Description

Zoo Med Reptisun LED UVB Terrarium Hood – 24 inch

The Zoo Med Reptisun LED UVB Terrarium Hood – 24 inch is a lighting fixture designed for reptile terrariums, particularly for creating a naturalistic environment and providing the necessary UVB lighting for reptile health. Here’s a breakdown of the features:

6500K Daylight High Output LEDs: These LEDs produce a light spectrum with a color temperature of 6500 Kelvin, which simulates natural daylight. This is important for providing a naturalistic lighting environment within the reptile terrarium.

UVB: Reptisun 5.0 T5 HO Lamp: The fixture comes with a Reptisun 5.0 T5 High-Output lamp. UVB lighting is crucial for reptiles, as it helps them synthesize vitamin D3, which is essential for calcium metabolism and overall health. The UVB output of 5.0 indicates a moderate UVB level suitable for a variety of reptile species.

Plant Growth Stimulation: The fixture includes red LEDs with a wavelength of 620 nm. This wavelength is associated with promoting and stimulating plant growth. If you have live plants in your reptile’s terrarium, these LEDs can help support their growth.

Moon Lite Simulation: The fixture has blue LEDs with a wavelength of 465 nm. This blue light simulates the moon’s nighttime lighting, creating a “lunar effect” in the terrarium. This can provide a more natural day-night cycle for your reptile.

Long Life: The LEDs have an estimated lifespan of around 20,000 hours. This means the lighting fixture can last for a long time without needing frequent replacements. The UVB lamp, however, has a shorter lifespan of around 12 months, so it would need to be replaced annually for consistent UVB output.

Highly Polished Curved Reflector: The reflector is designed to maximize the efficiency of light distribution and UVB penetration within the terrarium. This ensures that the lighting is evenly distributed and reaches different areas of the enclosure.

Improved Color Rendering: The bright light provided by the Reptisun 5.0 T5 HO lamp enhances color rendering within the terrarium, making the environment more visually appealing and natural.

Overall, this lighting fixture seems well-equipped to provide a natural lighting environment for reptiles, including the necessary UVB for their health, as well as additional features to support plant growth and simulate natural lighting conditions. Just make sure to follow the manufacturer’s recommendations for the appropriate distance between the fixture and your reptile to ensure they receive the correct UVB dosage.