I like RHP for my big snakes, but I like lighting for my lizards. Most of them are diurnal (as opposed to my nocturnal snakes) and I think it enhances their well-being.

>>I don't mind spending the money. I just don't like a bulb hanging down in my cage. I guess i could go with tubes and only use the UV as a light source. All my other enclosures have a strip floresent for light any way. I just want to make sure it isn't going to get broke since i can't use a plastic cover or it defeats the point. I don't use any other bulbs for anything. I'm a RHP kinda guy