Zoo Med PowerSun UV is a self-ballasted mercury vapor bulb with two main components. The first is a standard incandescent filament, which is the first to light.
Provides Essential UVA, UVB Light & Heat All in One Lamp
Self-Ballasted Mercury Vapor UVB Bulb
Keeps your reptiles healthy by preventing metabolic bone disease in reptiles
The second is a mercury vapor arc tube, which takes a few minutes to heat up. There will be a noticeable change in hue (or color) when the bulb is completely warm and fully functioning. Because the PowerSun UV is a self- ballasted bulb it can be used in any ceramic socket that is rated to handle the wattage.Zoo Med PowerSun UV has nickel-plated threads to ensure that it will not corrode in humid reptile habitats. This new bulb also incorporates a short neck design, unique among mercury vapor lamps, that allows it to better fit into "clamp lamp" type fixtures. PowerSun UV projects useable UVB radiation a far greater distance (up to 6 feet) than conventional fluorescent tubes.PowerSun UV projects useable UVB radiation a far greater distance (up to 6 feet) than conventional fluorescent tubes. This makes it ideal for large enclosures and reptiles with high UV demands. PowerSun UV has the added benefit of increased intensity (50µW/cm2 UVB!!) and heat. UVB radiation has always been the safest, most effective way to ensure proper levels of vitamin D3 in captive reptiles and the PowerSun UV will continue to emit significant levels of UVB for all of its 10,000-hour average life (over 2 years with normal use.)CAUTION:1.) These bulbs get EXTREMELY hot and can kill your reptiles if used on enclosures that are too small.2.) We do not recommend the use of this bulb with 10 gallon aquariums.3.) We strongly recommend the use of a high quality "high range" thermometer when using this light.
Zoo Med ReptiSun 10.0 High Output UVB Bulb is ideal for reptiles housed in larger vivaria whose natural environment and behavior patterns necessitate increased UVB exposure.
ReptiSun Bulbs emit up to 10% UVB and up to 15% UVA
UVA wavelengths help to increase appetite, activity, and induce reproductive behavior
Aids in Vitamin D3 synthesis and calcium absorption
UVA and UVB emissions last 1 year
Features: Provides an effective UVB source without providing excess heat; great for old world chameleons and other reptiles requiring increased UVB exposure without higher temperatures; allows UVB assisted photo conversion up to 20" from the lamp's surface (compared to 12" on the Reptisun 5.0); allows turtles and tortoises the proper UVB wavelength.Did you know that taller cages, screen cages, and tank covers can reduce the amount of UVB rays getting to your reptile?The solution is here: The Reptisun 10.0! This fluorescent bulb features more UVB output than any other lamp! Effective at distance up to 20", compared to 12" with the 5.0 UVB. This lamp will provide the UVB your pet needs in any cage-situation for up to a full year before needing replacement. Give your reptile the healthy UVB it needs with the Reptisun 10.0!
A built-in reflector allows for deeper penetration of visible light and UVB into your terrarium. Bulbs will sit 1/4" (T12 Bulb) to 1/2" (T8 Bulb) away from the side walls of the reflector.
Convenient on/off switch
Use T8 or T12 Flourescent Bulbs
This fixture does not include a bulb
Provides lighting for your lizard, snake, turtle or reptile