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Fluorescent tubes or compact fluorescent bulbs?
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Mon Mar 23, 2009 1:25 pmby iggymax
Hi there,
I'm a newbie who wants the best for his slider, and was wonder which make better (more efficient, better output, longer lasting, etc.) UVB light sources - UVB fluorescent tubes or UVB compact fluorescent bulbs?
Much thanks,
iggy
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Mon Mar 23, 2009 2:13 pmby Daniel3507
a 5.0 compact is what most people use. it makes it much easier to position it over the basking area. they both need to be replaced every 6 months i think
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Mon Mar 23, 2009 7:15 pmby marisa
Reptisun tubes have really good reputation, their compact flourescents have caused problems for some. People use ReptiGlo's and like them, but I don't know about their quality. Both tubes and compact flourescents should ideally be replaced every 6 - 8 months because the UVB output diminishes with use over time.
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Mon Mar 23, 2009 7:30 pmby Chrisbarnett
I've had both. It's user preference really.
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Mon Mar 23, 2009 8:24 pmby imderanged
If you have a 55 gallon or larger, a Mercury Vapor Bulb is another option. Heat and UVB in one bulb! I use it and my turtle loves it.
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Tue Mar 24, 2009 1:38 pmby LorJ
It's a pain to have the long tubes over a basking area, but I don't use any of the coil or compact uvb's.