Komodo UVB Sun Strip T8 Fluorescent Tube 10.0 – 18 W, 60 cm

The Komodo UVB Sun Strip 10.0 is a high-output T8 fluorescent tube with 10% UVB, made for desert reptiles that are exposed to strong sunlight in the wild. The UVB helps them produce vitamin D3 and use dietary calcium, while the cool white light spreads evenly along the enclosure. Choose the 10 W tube for smaller set-ups or the 18 W, 60 cm tube for larger vivariums.

Key features of the Komodo UVB Sun Strip T8 Fluorescent Tube 10.0

• High 10% UVB output
• For desert species
• Supports vitamin D3
• Cool white light
• T8 tube

Positioning the tube

Mount the tube along the warm end of the enclosure, close to the basking spot, so your reptile can move between strong UVB and shade as it would in the wild. Keep the distance between the tube and the basking surface within the range given on the pack, as UVB weakens quickly with distance and mesh guards reduce it further. Note the fitting date on the tube or in a diary so you know when a replacement is due.

Good to know

Run the tube from a T8 controller of the same wattage, mount it inside the enclosure with no glass or plastic in between, as these block UVB, and use a 10 to 12 hour day cycle. Replace it as the pack advises, since UVB fades before the visible light does.

Komodo UVB Sun Strip T8 Fluorescent Tube 10.0 specifications

• Brand: Komodo
• Brand website: komodoproducts.com
• Product: Komodo UVB Sun Strip T8 Fluorescent Tube 10.0 – 18 W, 60 cm
• Wattage and length: 18 W, 60 cm
• UVB level: 10.0 (10% UVB)
• Tube type: T8
• Category: Reptile Heating & Lighting