Are all T5 Bulbs the Same?

[threeboxerlover]

I was going to replace my T5 UVB bulb and am curious - do I have to buy a reptile bulb or are the T5 plant bulbs the same? Thanks!

 

[jaizei]

Is the bulb for ambient lighting or UVB? If you want a bulb that produces UVB, a plant bulb wont work.

 

[threeboxerlover]

Is the bulb for ambient lighting or UVB? If you want a bulb that produces UVB, a plant bulb wont work.

It says "full spectrum" grow light. Maybe I should just get another reptile bulb!

 

[Markw84]

Some of those grow lights do produce some weak UVA but no UVB at all. You need a reptile UVB specific T5

 

[threeboxerlover]

Some of those grow lights do produce some weak UVA but no UVB at all. You need a reptile UVB specific T5

Thank you!!!

 

[JaySparks]

I guess the brightness and temperature is also something to consider.

 

[threeboxerlover]

i went ahead and replaced with another Reptisun 10. Thanks!