{"product_id":"forest-canopy-tropical-high-power-led-lamp-8w-6500k","title":"Forest Canopy Tropical High Power LED Lamp 8w\/6500K","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDaylight-toned LED light that grows real terrarium plants, with no UVB output.\u003c\/strong\u003e The Exo Terra Forest Canopy LED (8 W, 6500K) is a self-ballasted, screw-fit plant-growth lamp for bioactive and densely planted terrariums, tuned to a blue, green, red and far-red spectrum that suits orchids, bromeliads, air plants, carnivorous plants, mosses and lichen. It's a visible-light lamp only: reptiles, amphibians and invertebrates that need UVB still need a separate UVB lamp run alongside it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e6500K daylight spectrum\u003c\/strong\u003e — blue, green, red and traces of far-red wavelengths, tuned for photosynthesis in tropical terrarium plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e8 W, self-ballasted E27 screw fitting\u003c\/strong\u003e — no separate ballast or driver needed, fits standard ceramic E27 sockets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e300° rotatable base\u003c\/strong\u003e — aim the beam at the planted zone rather than the whole enclosure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRuns on 220–240 V, 50 Hz\u003c\/strong\u003e — suits a standard Australian household supply.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRated for terrariums housing reptiles, amphibians and invertebrates\u003c\/strong\u003e — per the manufacturer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpec\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePT2411\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWattage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8 W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColour temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6500K (Forest Canopy)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVoltage \/ frequency\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e220–240 V, 50 Hz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFitting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eE27 screw base, self-ballasted\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBulb holder\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCeramic only — plastic holders are not rated for this lamp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeam adjustment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e300° rotatable base\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUVB output\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone — visible light only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSKU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRP401\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExo Terra doesn't publish a lumen, PAR or rated-lifespan figure for this lamp, so we've left those out rather than estimate them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich Forest Canopy lamp do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Forest Canopy (6500K) is the crisp daylight half of Exo Terra's two-lamp plant range; the Deep Forest (4500K, PT2409) is the warmer half. Both are 8 W, E27, ceramic-holder-only lamps with the same 300° rotating base — they differ only in colour temperature. Run one alone for a single-tone look, or both together for a fuller, more natural-reading spectrum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for — and not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuited to bioactive and heavily planted terrariums — orchids, bromeliads, air plants, carnivorous plants, mosses and lichen — and safe to run over enclosures housing reptiles, amphibians and invertebrates. Not a UVB source: it supplies visible light for plant growth and display colour only, so any reptile or amphibian in the enclosure that needs UVB still needs a dedicated UVB lamp fitted separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSafety\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFit only in a \u003cstrong\u003eceramic\u003c\/strong\u003e bulb holder — Exo Terra's instructions explicitly rule out plastic holders with this lamp.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRuns on a standard 220–240 V, 50 Hz AU household supply; no external ballast or transformer required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAllow the lamp to cool before handling after use, as with any high-power screw-fit bulb.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eRunning costs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 8 W, run on a typical 12-hour terrarium photoperiod, this lamp draws roughly 35 kWh a year — around $10.50 a year at a 30c\/kWh tariff. Actual cost will vary with your electricity plan and photoperiod length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCare and maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExo Terra doesn't publish a rated lifespan for this LED. Keep an eye on plant growth and light output over time and replace the lamp if either noticeably declines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Deep Forest 4500K LED (PT2409), to pair with this lamp for a fuller plant-growth spectrum.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn Exo Terra Compact Top fixture, built around the ceramic holder this lamp requires.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA dedicated UVB lamp, where the enclosure houses a reptile or amphibian that needs one — this lamp doesn't supply UVB.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWarranty and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCovered by the standard consumer guarantees under Australian Consumer Law, in addition to any manufacturer term. Ships from our Brisbane \/ North Lakes warehouse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes this lamp provide UVB for my reptile?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. It's a visible-light plant-growth lamp only. Any reptile or amphibian that needs UVB still needs a separate UVB lamp fitted alongside it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan I use a plastic bulb holder with this lamp?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo — Exo Terra's instructions require a ceramic holder for this lamp; plastic holders aren't rated for it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat's the difference between this and the Deep Forest LED?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth are 8 W, E27, ceramic-holder plant-growth lamps with a 300° rotating base. This one (Forest Canopy) is 6500K and daylight-toned; the Deep Forest is 4500K and warmer-toned.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow long will this LED last?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExo Terra doesn't publish a rated lifespan for this lamp, so we haven't stated one. Watch your plants' growth and the lamp's brightness over time as a practical guide to replacement.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ExoTerra","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54774125986083,"sku":"RP401","price":77.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/RP401_30bbe783-7ea0-486a-8151-d23aca3f0864.jpg?v=1782875671","url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/forest-canopy-tropical-high-power-led-lamp-8w-6500k","provider":"Nicks Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}