My Drosera terrarium

[LJ_Tan]

Originally Posted by funkychips

Noted Adam! I'm on the lookout for both PL lights and T5 lights. Will look into the local hardware store this weekend. For now will have to put up with monotonous green

Dear Funkychips,

"PL lights" is ?

[funkychips]

Hi Tan,

PL stands for "Phillips-Lighting". If one mentions PL-L, it stands for "Philips Linear-Long."
Here's a link to understanding the definition and function of PL lights better:
http://lightbulbmarket.blogspot.com/...pl-l-mean.html

[caseyhoo]

Here is how PLL tube, eballast look like...

[caseyhoo]

Actually, PL refer to compact fluorescent plug in light bulbs. And there is few type, PL-C, PL-S, PL-L. I really forget what is difference between plc and pls already...

[funkychips]

Thanks for sharing Casey!! These light really give out a lot of heat, will switch to T5 lighting soon...!!

[caseyhoo]

Originally Posted by funkychips

Thanks for sharing Casey!! These light really give out a lot of heat, will switch to T5 lighting soon...!!

Agree with that. The best is T5HO that have higher wattage for the same length of tube.

[ahbeng04]

Originally Posted by caseyhoo

Agree with that. The best is T5HO that have higher wattage for the same length of tube.

go for those branded t5HO, dont buy those aqualium China T5HO. The effect is very very big different!

I found that Phillip T5HO very good!