Date: Fri, 24 Mar 2000 19:00:42 -0500 From: "Sundew Sundew" <sundew@hotmail.com> To: cp@opus.hpl.hp.com Message-Id: <aabcdefg845$foo@default> Subject: Artificial LIGHT, Ultraviolet and plexiglass / glass
Hey CPers,
I was just discussing artificial terrarium lighting with another CPer. He
feels that the glass and plexiglass covers I use on top of my terraria are
blocking what he says are ultraviolet wavelengths essential to many plants.
He instead uses saran wrap on top of his terraria and is convinced a thin
material such as this (or no cover separating the lights from the plants)
are crucial to good plant growth. While my plants grow pretty well, I cant
help but think I could get better results if I made some changes....
I also recently replaced my bulbs as it had been a while. I've been using 2
cool white, 1 warm white (bathroom and kitchen), 1 "plant and aquarium".
whats everyone else using? anyone know of a reason I should change this
mixture? its what my buddy phill mann recommends.
Anyone have some input on this?
Do we know what wavelengths of light CP prefer? Does a glass or plexiglass
cover prevent any of this light / specific wavelengths from getting to the
plants? Please respond, I think this would make for a great discussion
topic!
Good growing!
Matt
Growlist, wantlist and other nonsense...
http://www.geocities.com/sundewmatt
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