Quote Originally Posted by ViperJr View Post
I'm not sure I understand you, but this is the Exo-terra CFL bulb I was talking about (which is the one I would use):
http://exo-terra.com/en/products/compact_fluorescent_bulbs.php
The 2.0 one, which is availble in 2 different wattages (but the UVA-procentage is still the same, which is 2%).

And yes, there have been tons of threads where experinced froggers (like John and DonLisk) recommend "normal" CFL bulbs from places like Home Depot or Lowes. You just have to make sure it's a "daylight" bulb. I don't have the numbers right now, but you want it to be within a certain temperature (color temperature, not how much heat it gives off) and have a certain light spectrum. If you do a quick search on lightning (for frogs and/or plants), I'm sure you can find a lot of information about this.
And according to the information page about the Deep Dome, it should fit a CFL bulb.

Hope this helps!
Okay, well why my response didn't make sense is because...

I had planned on buying my lights from Zoo-med (for some reason...?), never even thought of Exo-Terra! Zoo-Med makes there 2.0 bulb in a full size fluorescent only, my hood only accepts CFLs, so I was at a loss, now (thanks to you! ) I see Exo-Terra makes their 2.0's in CFLs.

But now that you mentioned about the normal CFLs, I've got a question...

What's the difference between the Walmart.com: GE Energy Smart Spiral CFL Daylight Bulb, 20W, 2pk: Decor and the Exo-Terra 2.0 (besides the price )?

Both bulbs seem to do the same thing... just a very different prices

I REALLY appreciate all the help Martin! Wish I could add to your rep somehow, I'll have to ask John!