Wattage
23 W
Fitting
E27 screw
Replace every
12 months
Voltage
220-240 V / 50 Hz
Arcadia Compact UVB Bulb 23w
Pickup available at Nicks Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium
Usually ready in 24 hours
Key features
- Two UVB strengths: Forest 7% for forest species that need less UVB, Desert 12% for desert species.
- 30% UVA in both versions, the part of sunlight reptiles see in and use for natural behaviour.
- Flicker free, with CRI 90+ (colour rendering index, how natural colours look under the lamp, out of 100).
- No separate ballast needed: standard E27 screw fitting.
Specifications
- Power: 23 W
- Fitting: E27, 220 to 240 V
- Forest 7%: 7% UVB, 30% UVA, 798 lumens (visible brightness), 6500 K colour temperature (a cool daylight white)
- Desert 12%: 12% UVB, 30% UVA, 416 lumens, 8200 K colour temperature
- Desert 12% recommended distance, lamp to reptile: 200 mm
- UV life: 12 months
Suitable for, and not suitable for
Suitable as the UVB source for smaller enclosures. Pick Forest 7% for forest species and Desert 12% for desert species. It gives no basking heat, so pair it with a separate heat lamp.
Care
Replace the lamp every 12 months, even if it still lights: Arcadia rates the UV output for 12 months.
Warranty and delivery
Any warranty Arcadia offers applies in addition to your rights under Australian Consumer Law. Ships by standard parcel post.




