Zoo Med Black Light 5W
Wattage
5 W
Warranty
3 months
Size
5.9 x 6.1 x 6.7 cm
Zoo Med Black Light 5W
A dedicated night-viewing lamp, not a UVB source. The Zoo Med Creatures LED Black Light is a 5 W, 395 nm LED bulb built for the Creatures Dome Lamp Fixture, letting you watch scorpions, invertebrates and nocturnal reptiles under a soft violet glow after dark without switching on a bright room light or disturbing the animal's day/night cycle. It produces UV-A/violet light only – it emits no UVB and does not supply the D3-synthesis wavelengths reptiles need from a basking or UVB lamp, so it is a viewing accessory, not a health-lighting product.
Key features
- 395 nm LED output – a soft violet glow that makes fluorescent markings and pale colouring on nocturnal invertebrates and reptiles easy to see without a torch or room light.
- Low 5 W draw – runs on the Creatures Dome Lamp Fixture without adding meaningful heat or running cost to a small enclosure.
- Compact size – 5.9 cm long, 6.1 cm wide, 6.7 cm high, sized for nano and Creatures-style enclosures.
- LED, not incandescent – runs cool and is built for periodic nighttime use rather than continuous daytime lighting.
Specifications
| Wattage | 5 W |
|---|---|
| Wavelength | 395 nm (UV-A / violet) |
| UVB output | None |
| Fixture | Creatures Dome Lamp Fixture |
| Dimensions | 5.9 cm L x 6.1 cm W x 6.7 cm H |
| Manufacturer warranty | 3 months |
Suitable for, and not suitable for
Suitable for periodic nighttime viewing of scorpions, invertebrates and nocturnal reptiles kept in a Creatures Dome Lamp Fixture. Not suitable as a source of UVB for any reptile that needs it for vitamin D3 synthesis, and not intended to be left on continuously – it is a viewing light, not a primary enclosure light.
What's included
One 5 W, 395 nm LED bulb. The Creatures Dome Lamp Fixture and any UVB or basking lamp the enclosure needs are sold separately.
Warranty and delivery
Zoo Med backs this bulb with a 3-month manufacturer warranty. Shipped from Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium, North Lakes QLD.
Common questions
Does this bulb provide UVB for my reptile?
No. It emits 395 nm UV-A/violet light for night viewing only. A separate UVB lamp rated for the animal's species is still required.
Can I leave it on all the time?
Zoo Med rates it for periodic nighttime use rather than continuous operation – running it only when you want to view the animal keeps the enclosure's natural day/night cycle intact.
What fixture does it fit?
The Creatures Dome Lamp Fixture, sold separately.
Will it heat the enclosure?
At 5 W and LED, heat output is minimal – it is not intended as a heat source.
Goes well with
Pairs with the Creatures Dome Lamp Fixture it's designed for, plus a species-appropriate UVB lamp and daytime basking bulb for enclosures that need one – this bulb does not replace either.
