Reptile Systems D3 Specialist T8 5% UVB Lamp, 900mm, 30 Watt
Forest UVB Lamp5% UVBT8 Fluorescent900mm / 30W
Overview
The Reptile Systems D3 Specialist T8 5% UVB lamp is a full-spectrum fluorescent tube intended for forest and lower-UV reptile setups. It provides moderate UVB output for species that naturally receive filtered sunlight rather than the intense exposure associated with open desert habitats.
The lamp also provides full-spectrum visible light to help present natural colours within the enclosure.
Key Details
| Lamp type | T8 fluorescent UVB |
| UVB | 5% |
| Typical environment | Forest / lower-UV setups |
| Length | 900mm |
| Diameter | 26mm |
| Power | 30W |
| Colour temperature | 7500K |
Use & Suitability
- Suitable for many forest-dwelling reptiles requiring moderate UVB exposure.
- Use with a compatible T8 fluorescent controller or ballast.
- A reflector can increase the amount of light directed into the enclosure.
- Provide shaded areas and cover so the animal can regulate its own UV exposure.
- Replace the tube periodically as UV output reduces during normal use.
Match the lamp position and exposure to the needs of the species being kept; enclosure height, mesh and reflectors can all affect the UV reaching the animal.
