T trinity040400 Juvie Member Jul 6, 2012 #1 Is it ok to use a uv coil house hold bulb for my beardie tank to add light? Or is it too bight? It is one of those energy saver bulbs.
Is it ok to use a uv coil house hold bulb for my beardie tank to add light? Or is it too bight? It is one of those energy saver bulbs.
BotanicalStig Juvie Member Jul 6, 2012 #2 Use an LED instead, they give off less heat and use even less energy. It's perfectly to add another bulbs for light as long as it doesn't mess up the temps.
Use an LED instead, they give off less heat and use even less energy. It's perfectly to add another bulbs for light as long as it doesn't mess up the temps.
Claudiusx BD.org Sicko Staff member Moderator Jul 6, 2012 #3 I would just use a low wattage incandescent or halogen. I'd stay away from the coils. LED's really haven't had enough research done on them yet IMO. -Brandon
I would just use a low wattage incandescent or halogen. I'd stay away from the coils. LED's really haven't had enough research done on them yet IMO. -Brandon