Compact Fluorescent

Compact Fluorescent lamps are a great upgrade from regular tube style lamps. Compact fluorescent lamps feature a double tube design in each lamp resulting in superior output and longevity. These lamps can last up to 2 years. These lamps may also be referred to as power compact lights. Compact fluorescent lights reach full color and light in a fraction of a second after being turned on. Compact fluorescent are designed to fail at the end of their life safely. Compact fluorescent lamps are effective in aquariums less than 24 inches deep.

Straight Pin compact fluorescent lights have end connecting pins that are arranged in a straight row across the end of the bulb.

Square Pin compact fluorescent have end connecting pins arranged in a square shape, not a straight arrangement.

Whenever replacing or recommending compact fluorescent lamps, be sure you know what pin arrangement your old bulbs had and as always, be sure to match the wattage. Compact fluorescent are not measured by length as some bulbs may be fractions of an inch different, it will not matter at these bulbs are only attached at one end of the lamp instead of two like tube fluorescent.