Reddit reviews GE Lighting 89095 Energy Smart Spiral CFL 23-Watt (100-watt replacement) 1600-Lumen T3 Spiral Light Bulb with Medium Base, 1-Pack
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100 watt replacement uses only 23 watts1600 lumens providing fresh, energizing lightLasts 9.1 years based on 3 hours per day usage$81 in energy savings over the life of the bulb based on 3 hours per day usage6500K cool, bluish color tone for active spaces
I use a 6500 Kelvin lightbulb for when I do color-accurate swatches. It's worth it. The bathroom has the best lighting in the house. When I go into my yellow-tinted kitchen it always just feels wrong now (seriously, I got to replace that bulb!).
Amazon sells 'em.
Not at all... had you asked here yet>?
EDIT: Here you go. Get two of these and then, if yo uwind up getting too much algae, take one out.
I would use bulbs that produce more light. It's not necessary to change the bulbs, but it likely helps yield. I know most people that use the UFO lights don't change the wavelength during flowering, just the number of hours each day. If you don't change the bulbs I would get an autoflower variety.
http://www.amazon.com/GE-Lighting-89095-replacement-1600-Lumen/dp/B002YEXMUK/
You can get a 138w UFO on ebay for $50. Might be worth the investment for you.
They are clamp lights, yes. I am using CFLs....I just looked at them and realized that they are not the right ones...However, they are working, so I will just go with that until I can get better lighting. These are 825 lumens. (I'm still new at this, so......) This is what I should be using:
http://www.amazon.com/89095-26-Watt-Daylight-Compact-Fluorescent/dp/B002YEXMUK/ref=pd_sbs_k_5
Edit: I also have a T5 light bar, which has been on the original tank for about two weeks. The plants were doing fine with the clamp lights, but they really took off when I put the light bar over them. Frankly, they were doing a little too well. I switched the light bar to the new tank and put the clamp lights over the Walstad. I also have a proper glass canopy for the new tank. It's on there now.