CFL vs T5

[nstd]

Ive reading conflict of opinions.

I read on the resource page that the CFL reptisun is suggested but it seems like the recent posts suggest t5s.

Theres a video online by Jay Sick. He said CFL are horrible.

Well I have a CFL right now in a 2x2x4 enclosure. Am i Ok?

 

[nstd]

Also... thoughts on LED?

 

[WAMBO]

T5 is the way to go, especially if your cham doesn't get natural sunlight.

 

[Nursemaia]

CFL bulbs give only a little spot of coverage while T5 linear bulbs give a broader coverage. My preference is the T5 and that's what I use.

 

[Virgil1972]

A regular fluorescent is better than a CFL. They give out more UVB and they give it out over a much larger area. LED lights do not give out UVB.

 

[nstd]

Would the CFL be sufficent for the time being as i save up for the t5? It might be a few months.

 

[WAMBO]

Yes. They are designed as such. The should be replaced about every 6 months. The T8 and T5 tubes yield better distribution of UVB, so they are better to use.

 

[nstd]

Yes. They are designed as such. The should be replaced about every 6 months. The T8 and T5 tubes yield better distribution of UVB, so they are better to use.

Thanks in that case ill replace the bulb with t5s in 6 months