{"product_id":"zoo-med-reptisun-t5-ho-5-0-uvb-tube","title":"Zoo Med ReptiSun T5 HO 5.0 UVB Tube","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHigh output UVB at Zoo Med's 5.0 level, in four lengths.\u003c\/strong\u003e The Zoo Med ReptiSun T5 HO 5.0 is a high output T5 fluorescent tube (T5 HO means a slim 16 mm tube driven harder than a standard tube for more output). Zoo Med rates it at about twice as strong as its standard ReptiSun 5.0 lamps. UVB lets reptiles make vitamin D3 so they can use calcium, which helps prevent metabolic bone disease (a weakening of the bones caused by a lack of UVB or calcium).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e5.0 UVB rating\u003c\/strong\u003e, the lower of Zoo Med's two T5 HO strengths.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUVB, UVA and visible light\u003c\/strong\u003e from one tube.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade in Germany.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: T5 HO linear fluorescent tube, needs a T5 HO fixture of matching length\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSizes on this listing (Zoo Med's lengths): 30 cm (12 inch) 15 W; about 56 cm (22 inch) 24 W; 86 cm (34 inch) 39 W; 117 cm (46 inch) 54 W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUseful UVB life: 12 months at 10 to 12 hours a day\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA UV index distance chart is printed on the pack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for, and not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable for reptiles that need UVB where the animal can get reasonably close to the tube; use the distance chart on the pack to set the height. For desert species or tall enclosures where UVB has to reach further, the ReptiSun T5 HO 10.0 gives more UVB at the same distance. Not a heat source, so pair it with a basking lamp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep the tube at least 15 cm from your reptile. Do not put glass or plastic between the tube and the animal, as both block UVB, and note that fine mesh can block up to half of the light and UVB. UVB fades before the visible light does, so replace the tube every 12 months; write the start date on the end cap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSafety\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSwitch off and unplug the fixture before changing the tube, and let it cool. The tube contains mercury, so take it to a lamp or fluorescent recycling drop-off rather than the household bin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWarranty and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCovered by Zoo Med's 1 year warranty, in addition to your rights under Australian Consumer Law. Ships by standard parcel post.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ZooMed","offers":[{"title":"30cm\/15w","offer_id":55335436910883,"sku":"ZM349b","price":71.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"56cm\/24w","offer_id":54773929509155,"sku":"ZM325","price":74.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"86cm\/39w","offer_id":55335436943651,"sku":"ZM326","price":94.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"116cm\/54w","offer_id":55335436976419,"sku":"ZM327","price":110.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/zoo-med-reptisun-t5-ho-5-0-u-43875823747363.webp?v=1790236091","url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/zoo-med-reptisun-t5-ho-5-0-uvb-tube","provider":"Nicks AOT","version":"1.0","type":"link"}