What are your thoughts? - Orchid Board

jcmiami · #1 02-09-2010, 11:26 PM

I would be using this on a 12x12x12 (inch) exo terra glass terrarium ...

I will be growing true mini orchids...

Coralife Mini-Freshwater Aqualight With 2-9W 6700K Lamps

I was thinking of this fixture rather then the CFL spirals that you can get a lowes or home depot because of the aesthetics... will i be loosing out on anything?

calvin_orchidL · #2 02-10-2010, 06:57 PM

9 watts is essentially no light at all, unfortunately, so this would not be the optimum choice.

Becca · #3 02-10-2010, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by calvin_orchidL

9 watts is essentially no light at all, unfortunately, so this would not be the optimum choice.

cabbo · #4 02-10-2010, 09:30 PM

I assume you could get stronger bulbs though.

jcmiami · #5 02-10-2010, 10:14 PM

Thanks for the replies. Yeah I guess 9watts are too low.. its just difficult finding information on these Schoenorchis Fragrans and their care...

Some say medium light, some say high light..

some say they havnt had the plant blook because its too much light for the little plants ...

So i'm just trying to avoid any "kills" just trying to get buy ....