{"product_id":"arcadia-t8-90cm-30w-uvb-tube","title":"Arcadia T8 90cm 30w UVB Tube","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe 90 cm version of Arcadia's standard T8 UVB tube, for enclosures a 60 cm tube won't fully cover.\u003c\/strong\u003e The Arcadia T8 90 cm 30 W UVB Tube runs on a standard T8 ballast and is sold in two strengths - Forest 6% for shade and part-sun species, and Desert 12% for animals that need a stronger basking UVI - at a length built for mid-to-large vivariums and terrariums rather than the smaller enclosures the 60 cm tube suits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUV Index at a given distance is the same figure Arcadia publishes for its shorter T8 tubes at the same strength - tube length changes how much of the enclosure gets even coverage, not the intensity directly under the tube. If your enclosure is tall rather than long, and your species needs a high basking UVI, the T5 HO range will get you there with more room between the lamp and the perch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo strengths\u003c\/strong\u003e - Forest 6% and Desert 12%, on the one T8 fitting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStandard T8 fitting\u003c\/strong\u003e - runs on an ordinary T8 ballast.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e900 mm length\u003c\/strong\u003e - suits mid-to-large vivariums and terrariums where a 600 mm tube would leave the far end under-lit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e6600K colour temperature\u003c\/strong\u003e with 12% UV-A.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e12 month rated lifespan\u003c\/strong\u003e before UV-B output has declined enough to need replacement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eUV Index by distance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArcadia's own reading with lamp and reflector, Solarmeter 6.5. Figures are published to 380 mm; Arcadia does not publish readings beyond that for T8 tubes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDistance from lamp\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eForest 6% - UVI\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDesert 12% - UVI\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e250 mm \/ 10\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.00\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.00\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e300 mm \/ 12\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.45\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.95\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e380 mm \/ 15\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.95\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.90\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eUV zone and which species it suits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAgainst our UV zone bands (Cryptophotic 0-2, Mesophotic 3-5, Euphotic 6-7, Heliophotic 8-10):\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForest 6%\u003c\/strong\u003e sits within the Cryptophotic zone (UVI 0.95-2.00) - chameleons, day geckos, iguanas, water dragons, map turtles, dwarf crocodiles, rainbow whiptails and blue-tongued skinks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesert 12%\u003c\/strong\u003e runs Cryptophotic to Mesophotic (UVI 1.90-4.00) - bearded dragons, uromastyx, tortoises, freshwater turtles and agamids, though the T5 HO Desert or Dragon tubes reach a higher index at a workable distance in taller enclosures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it fit my enclosure?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 900 mm this suits mid-to-large terrariums and vivariums, lighting most of a standard 3-4 foot enclosure's length. As with the shorter T8 tube, the published UVI range tops out under 5 for Desert and under 2 for Forest, so a tall enclosure or a species needing a strong basking UVI is generally better served by the T5 HO range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich strength do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStrength\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eUV-B\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTypical basking UVI\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBest for\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eForest 6%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.95-2.00\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChameleons, day geckos, water dragons, forest and part-sun species\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDesert 12%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.90-4.00\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDesert and savannah species in modest-height, longer enclosures\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFitting\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStandard T8 - runs on an ordinary T8 ballast\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLength\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e900 mm (36\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWattage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30 W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eUV-B output\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eForest 6% \/ Desert 12%, sold as separate variants\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eUV-A output\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eColour temperature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6600K\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRated lifespan\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12 months before replacement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSKU\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAA2513 (Forest 6%) - AA2511 (Desert 12%)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eNot included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTube only. A T8 ballast and a reflector are required to run it at the output shown above and are sold separately. Fit a guard wherever the animal can reach the fitting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for, and not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e mid-to-large reptile and amphibian enclosures, matched to species by strength as above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot suitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e tall enclosures or species needing a UVI above roughly 4 at the basking spot - step up to Arcadia's T5 HO range; nocturnal species with no UV-B requirement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSafety\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo not look directly at an operating UV-B lamp. Position the fitting so the animal cannot make direct contact with the tube. Fit a guard where climbing access is possible. UV-B does not pass through ordinary glass or most acrylic, so mount with a clear path to the basking area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCare and maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReplace on a 12 month cycle regardless of whether the tube still lights - UV-B output falls well ahead of visible light failing. Keep the tube and reflector free of dust.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/arcadia-t8-60cm-18w-uvb-tube\"\u003eArcadia T8 60cm 18W UVB Tube\u003c\/a\u003e - the shorter size, same two strengths, for smaller enclosures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/arcadia-t8-120cm-6-uvb-tube-36w\"\u003eArcadia T8 120cm 36W UVB Tube\u003c\/a\u003e - the longer size in Forest 6%, for full-length coverage of large enclosures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWarranty and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArcadia does not publish a fixed warranty term on UV-B tubes - they are a consumable with an expected 12 month working life, not a defects item. Your rights under the Australian Consumer Law apply regardless. This is a glass fluorescent tube; standard freight applies, packed to avoid breakage in transit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes length change how much UV-B reaches my reptile?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, not directly under the tube - UV Index at a given distance is the same for a given strength regardless of tube length. Length changes how much of the enclosure gets even coverage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhich strength does my reptile need?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMatch your species to the table above. Shade and part-sun species suit Forest 6%; open-basking desert and savannah species suit Desert 12%, with the enclosure height guidance in mind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan I use my existing T8 ballast?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, provided it's rated for this tube's length and wattage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDo I need a reflector?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, for meaningful output - the figures above assume a reflector is fitted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow often does it need replacing?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery 12 months, on a calendar reminder rather than by eye - UV-B output drops well before the tube stops producing visible light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Arcadia","offers":[{"title":"Forest 6%","offer_id":55242277716259,"sku":"AA2513","price":80.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Desert 12%","offer_id":55335323107619,"sku":"AA2511","price":71.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/arcadia-t8-90cm-30w-uvb-tube-10268571992355-1-dq.webp?v=1790372663","url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/arcadia-t8-90cm-30w-uvb-tube","provider":"Nicks AOT","version":"1.0","type":"link"}