Arcadia T5 Reptile 12% Desert Lamp
Description
Arcadia T5 Reptile 12% Desert Lamp to fit Reptile ProT5 fitting
Please note this is a T5 tube, requiring a slimline T5 holder.
Made in Germany for superior quality!
Summary:
- For desert species
- 12% UVB for synthesis of Vitamin D3
- 30% UVA
- Produces excellent natural colours
- Great source of UVB and UVA
Description:
A revolutionary new range of high performance T5 reptile lamps from Arcadia. Offering a significant increase in both visible light and UV output compared with T8 lamps of similar length.
D3+ Reptile T5 Lamp For Desert Species
- 100% more visible light than equivalent length D3+ T8 lamp
- 95% more UVB than equivalent length T8 lamp
- Typically 61µW/cm2 at 30cm (with no mesh/glass and without a reflector)
The Benefits of T5 Technology:
-Smaller diameter lamp 16mm compared to 26mm T8. -Flicker free – all T5 lamps operate on efficient, high frequency ballasts
- No need for replacement starters
Arcadia reptile lamps are specially formulated to produce light in the UVB and UVA wavebands, as well as visible light and use a special glass formulation designed to allow through far more of the UVB and UVA. This means that we can offer lamps with spectral radiation patterns tailored to meet the requirements of specific reptile species.
Ultra Violet Index
| Height | 6% UV-B | 12% UV-B | 14% UV-B |
|---|---|---|---|
| 300mm / 12″ | 4.50 | 8.50 | 10.50 |
| 380mm / 15″ | 3.60 | 6.50 | 7.00 |
| 500mm / 20″ | 2.50 | 3.80 | 4.60 |
| 600mm / 24″ | 1.20 | 2.40 | 3.20 |
UVI measurements taken at the very centre of the strongest point using a solar meter 6.5.
Minimum distance from lamp to reptile is 250mm/10”.
