Wattage
8 W
UV zone
Ferguson Zone 1
Fitting
T5 VHO
Part no.
PT2380
Replace every
12 months
Running cost a year
$11
Tube length
30 cm
UVB
3%
For
Shade and night-active
EXO Reptile UVB100 T5 Bulb 8w 12"
Pickup available at Nicks Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium
Usually ready in 24 hours
Key features
- Low to moderate UVB for nocturnal (night-active), crepuscular (dawn and dusk active) and shade-dwelling reptiles, amphibians and invertebrates.
- Supports vitamin D3 production, which reptiles need to absorb calcium; Exo Terra says UVB helps prevent metabolic bone disease (soft, weak bones from too little calcium).
- UVA as well as UVB; Exo Terra says UVA encourages normal appetite, activity and breeding behaviour.
- Made in Germany, with UV output rated for 12 months or more.
Specifications
- Wattage: 8 W
- Length: 30 cm (12 inch)
- Type: T5 VHO fluorescent tube
- UVB: 3%, Ferguson Zone 1 and Cryptophotic Zone
- Exo Terra code: PT2380
Suitable for, and not suitable for
Suitable for reptiles, amphibians and invertebrates that live in shade or are active at night, dawn or dusk. Not suitable for sun-basking species, which need a stronger UVB lamp. Exo Terra recommends the Exo Terra T5 Terrarium Top; it also fits other standard T5 holders, so check your fitting takes an 8 W, 30 cm T5 tube.
Care
UVB output drops before the tube stops lighting, so replace it at least every 12 months even if it still looks bright.
Warranty and delivery
Covered for faults in addition to your rights under Australian Consumer Law. Ships by standard parcel post.




