While I have not had fluorescent lights in any of my AP cages, I did have one in my Boaphile. It is soooo lame compared to LEDs.
I pulled it out and installed LEDs. 10 Times better! It’s brighter and lights up the WHOLE cage. It makes a HUGE difference when cleaning. I have LEDs in all 9 of my cages, and think it is the only way to go.
Do do yourself a favor and call Ali back at AP and change that option. She won’t mind at all.
Now with AP you can get any color lighting that you want, as long as it is white or red.
Those other colors in the pic are Not AP LEDs.