t5Ho Nova extreme, 10,000k + 460 NM Actinic

[adelong5]

Hi my name is arille and i started growing orchids when a patinet at the hospital left one that was a gift and i took it home and fell in love with orchids. My house however, has very poor lighting, so in an effort to get them to thrive i am trying to purchase lighting to suite my orchids needs. I just purchaesed a t5Ho 10,000k + 460 Actinic used for coral growth. Can these high output lights used for coral growth, be use to grow orchids, such as phalaenopisis and oncidium? I once used a small 50/50 coral life 10w screw in bulb with close proximity to my phalaenopsis with great results. I was able to get it to bud and respike, but the bulb was accidently broken. This light is a larger version of the small 10w bulb, but it's 10,000k insted of 6000k. If this can be used, how close to the plants does it need to be? I didn't want to open the light untill i found out if it would work because i paid 100.00 for it at jacks aquarium and pets and will return it if it will not work. Any help would be great thanks for your help< Arielle