LED 14k reef light. usable?

[stephen]

Hey y'all. I was checking out lyr new wicked 40w grow led for my plants. Definitely gonna get one when I build the forever cage. My question is- I have a brand new 32w led made to grow coral. It's 14k, which is quite blue. It has a few whites, a red , green , and a bunch of blue diodes. It will b used as supplementation to a uvb and basking light. Wondering if the blue would harm my cham. Maybe I should put some electrical tape on a few blue diodes. It also has a few uv diodes. Thoughts. Cheers

 

[jmwhitel]

That color spectrum is beneficial for aquariums. Neither your plants or chameleon will benefit. Nor will it provide any UVB.

You color temp should be within 5000-6500k. You should also have a UVB lamp and a basking lamp

Hope this answered your question

 

[stephen]

home depot 15w 5000k

I realize I would need a basking and uvb. Was checking out the 15w 5000k at home depot. Might b suitable for my juvie setup.

 

[Scout]

I realize I would need a basking and uvb. Was checking out the 15w 5000k at home depot. Might b suitable for my juvie setup.

Dude that led should be fine. Aquarium plants utilize the same sun rays as normal plants. I use a old T5 fixture for my Pygmy chameleon vivarium. And it works GREAT. Leds will have a minimal impact unless placed relatively close to the plants.