What bulb for white's?

[John]

The red one is usually used for viewing the frogs at night since they tend to ignore red more than other colors. As for the main bulb, I would just get a daylight spectrum bulb from walmart or somewhere. I use the GE spiral 6500K incandescent bulbs from there. No need for fancy reptile bulbs.

[Badger]

Alright, these look good? Walmart.com: GE Energy Smart Spiral CFL Daylight Bulb, 20W, 2pk: Decor

Thanks!

[John]

Alright, these look good? Walmart.com: GE Energy Smart Spiral CFL Daylight Bulb, 20W, 2pk: Decor

That's exactly what I meant. Depending on how deep your terrarium is, you might want to use the 26W version (equivalent to a 100 watt incandescent).

[Badger]

It's 2 feet tall, so I think I may go with the 26W...Just don't wanna cook the frogs lol

[Badger]

Would a 26w CFL provide enough heat? My house can get down to 64 F during the winter months. I was thinking a 26w and then a 50 watt red incandescent to keep the night time temp up. Yes/no/maybe?

[BG]

You make a good point John. When the red light is on at night, they look up and jump for the sky..lol The only thing is that the sky is screened. They scratch their nose a little,but its OK. They are so healthy that the scratches go away. They don't realize that a red bulb is there.lol

The red one is usually used for viewing the frogs at night since they tend to ignore red more than other colors. As for the main bulb, I would just get a daylight spectrum bulb from walmart or somewhere. I use the GE spiral 6500K incandescent bulbs from there. No need for fancy reptile bulbs.