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Old September 13th 06, 06:32 PM posted to rec.aquaria.freshwater.misc,rec.aquaria.freshwater.plants
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Default CFL better than fluorescent?

Richard Sexton wrote:
In article ,
dc wrote:
Brian wrote in news:bsheller-FBCA59.21583610092006
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wasn't doing too badly before. Any other advantages to CFL? Certainly,
the T-8 bulbs are cheaper. Thanks,


Compact fluorescent is more efficient and have a narrower spectrum, which
means you get more light per watt, not just higher wattage.


The phosphours, and therefore spectra are the same across all tubes.


*keyboard*

I guess the visibly different colors of different fluorescent tubes is
just an illusion?

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