Artificial Lighting
Hey everyone! So, today I purchased a small glass 5.5 tank 16 3/16" x 8 3/8" x 10 1/2" today, with a lid and a humidity and temperature monitor. I plan to also add a cpu fan as soon as I can get my hands on one. I have a Laelia alaroii, a couple of Dendrophylax, an Ascocentrum pumilum, and a couple of others that like warmer and brighter conditions. The only window is a small west-facing window, so I'm considering moving them out of that light and trying artificial light. I don't have a heater in the tank, so I was thinking trying non-LEDs to raise the heat a bit as I think the room will probably be a little chilly, or perhaps LEDS and a water heater in a water bowl. At my local pet store they sell a lid for this tank which has a 14 watt T8 "Full Spectrum" bulb, would this fry my orchids or would it be good? I'm totally new to this, so please excuse my lack of knowledge. Thank you!
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