ReptiWorks UVB 10.0 T5 High Output Light Tube – 8 W, 28.8 cm

The ReptiWorks UVB 10.0 T5 tube is a slim, high-output fluorescent lamp that delivers strong, even UVB for desert-dwelling reptiles. UVB lets reptiles make vitamin D3, which they need to absorb calcium properly. This 8 W tube is 28.8 cm (11.3 in) long and suits small to medium enclosures; fit it in a compatible T5 fixture with a reflector for the best output.

Key features of the ReptiWorks UVB 10.0 T5 High Output Light Tube

• UVB 10.0 for desert species
• High-output T5 tube
• Strong, even UVB
• Small to medium enclosures
• Fits T5 fixtures

Choosing tube length and fixture

Pick the tube to suit your terrarium: the 8 W tube is 28.8 cm long for small to medium enclosures, while the 24 W tube is 54.9 cm long for larger terrariums. As a rule of thumb, the lamp should cover about half to two-thirds of the enclosure’s length, creating a lit zone and a shaded zone. T5 tubes must be run on a fixture made for the same wattage, so check your fitting before ordering. Mesh screens absorb part of the UVB, so allow for this when setting the mounting height.

Good to know

Keep the lamp on for 10 to 12 hours a day, position it so your reptile can move in and out of the UVB zone, and replace the tube yearly as its UV output declines.

ReptiWorks UVB 10.0 T5 High Output Light Tube specifications

• Brand: ReptiWorks
• Brand website: reptiworks.com
• Product: ReptiWorks UVB 10.0 T5 High Output Light Tube – 8 W, 28.8 cm
• Wattage and length: 8 W, 28.8 cm
• Category: Reptile Heating & Lighting