Dankmeleon
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Different spectrums of light have for a long time been associated with various plant growth. Blues will create a more compact short plant while reds will usually similate flowering spectrums.
metal halide is considered to be a blue white spectrum as its used for vegetative growth. (correct me at any time if I'm mistaken)
I'm wondering how if at all chameleons respond to various light spectrums, most notably in coloration. From my observations it would seem there is minimal differences between chameleons kept under 5.0-9.0 bulbs compared to the sun(plus penetration isn't the best with the flouro tubes)
I have long known the sun to be the best source of light available, even under 1000 watt high pressure sodium, I still get better growth outdoors with my plants, its the way it is. The intensity, matched with the lack of heat because the sun is so far away does wonders, plants grow HUGE, not to mention having to cope with elements making them stronger and robust.
Does anyone have any expert knowledge as to response of chameleons to different light spectrums. It would seem my outdoor chameleons are doing excellent, but could they be producing different colors under artificial lighting?
metal halide is considered to be a blue white spectrum as its used for vegetative growth. (correct me at any time if I'm mistaken)
I'm wondering how if at all chameleons respond to various light spectrums, most notably in coloration. From my observations it would seem there is minimal differences between chameleons kept under 5.0-9.0 bulbs compared to the sun(plus penetration isn't the best with the flouro tubes)
I have long known the sun to be the best source of light available, even under 1000 watt high pressure sodium, I still get better growth outdoors with my plants, its the way it is. The intensity, matched with the lack of heat because the sun is so far away does wonders, plants grow HUGE, not to mention having to cope with elements making them stronger and robust.
Does anyone have any expert knowledge as to response of chameleons to different light spectrums. It would seem my outdoor chameleons are doing excellent, but could they be producing different colors under artificial lighting?