- About this item.
- Ideal for desert dwelling animals.
- High UVB output; Effective up to 20 inches.
- Provides necessary UVB rays for optimal calcium sm.
- Recommended for use with screened terrariums; terrariums with dense screen covers (screens can filter out UVB rays).
- T8, 24 inch long light bulb; 20 watts.
Exo Terra Linear Fluorescent LightingWithout the sun’s energy,
all life on earth would cease to exist. It is by the sun’s energy
that all life forces are driven. Although the sun and its light
are very complex, there are only three elements of light that are
important and easily reproducible for reptile husbandry:
ultraviolet light, visible light and infrared light. In order to
create these three biological aspects of sunlight artificially,
Exo Terra has developed several specialized lights to be used in
the natural terrarium or aqua-terrarium setting. It is important
to know that it is almost impossible to accommodate all of these
needs in a single light source, a combination of different light
sources is necessary in most cases. The table below will help you
make the right lighting choice.
Exo Terra Linear Fluorescent Bulbs
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The most important feature of a Repti-Glo fluorescent bulb is its
ability to emit UVB light (ultraviolet B) a component of
sunlight. Not all reptiles or terrarium animals need the same
a of UVB radiation. A rainforest animal may require less UVB
than a desert animal, nocturnal activity versus daylight activity
also is a factor. The distance from the bulb to the animal is
equally important. The further the animal is away from the bulb
the lower the UVB radiation, the closer the animals are to the
bulb the higher the levels of UVB.
Exo Terra’s fluorescent bulbs are classified according to their
percentage of UVB output. The Repti Glo 2.0 emits very little UVB
light (2%), in most cases not sufficient for D3
synthesis. For tropical and sub-tropical reptiles, 5% bulbs
(Repti Glo 5.0) are perfectly adequate, provided they are
correctly positioned on the terrarium, the bulb is changed
regularly, and the number of hours of exposure is sufficient.
10-12 hours daily has proven to be a satisfactory exposure level
for most species. Animals living in deserts, which are areas with
high UVB levels, should be exposed to 10% UVB bulbs (Repti Glo
10.0).
It is equally important to know that in fluorescent bulbs the
more visible light emitted from the bulb the lower the UVB
radiation. The Repti Glo 2.0 is a brighter bulb than the Repti
Glo 10.0 bulb.
Exo Terra Linear Fluorescent Lighting
Repti Glo 2.0
The Exo Terra Repti Glo 2.0 is a general light source with a high
visual light output and a very high color rendering index (CRI),
but a lower 2% UVB radiation. This bulb is suitable for snakes,
amphibians, frogs, toads, salamanders and nocturnal animals.
s will thrive under this light as well. It is also a perfect
complementary light to a second higher UVB bulb to boost visual
light in the terrarium.
Repti Glo 5.0
The Exo Terra Repti Glo 5.0 has a moderate to high 5% UVB output,
similar to that of shady environments such as rain forests and
other tropical locations. Reptiles living in these habitats
receive less UV radiation because of the many climate and habitat
conditions that prevents direct sunlight from reaching them or
their basking areas.
Repti Glo 10.0
The Exo Terra Repti Glo 10.0 has a very high 10% UVB output
similar to that associated with desert environments. Desert
locations receive more direct sunlight than any other because of
fewer clouds, less air humidity and no s or trees to provide
shade. Therefore desert reptiles are exposed to more UV radiation
than any other type of reptile. This bulb can also be used on
screened terrariums or terrariums with dense screen covers to
ensure UVB penetration. Screens can filter out as much as 50% of
the UVB rays.
Why Linear Fluorescent?
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Exo Terra Linear Fluorescent LightingThe Linear Repti Glo bulbs
have a higher output and divide the energy more efficiently over
wider terrariums. Exo Terra has a full range of seven sizes of
each type, Repti Glo 2.0, Repti Glo 5.0 and Repti Glo 10.0, in
order to cater to any terrarium size. The longer sizes can even
be placed on multiple terrariums.
Repti Glo 2.0
The Exo Terra 2.0 comes in a variety of watts ranging from 14
Watts to 40 Watts.
* Ideal spectrum for all reptiles and amphibians.
* Stimulates growth
* High visual light output
* Stimulates appetite, activity and reproductive behavior through
UVA radiation
* High Color Rendering Index of 98 (CRI)
* 6700 Kelvin Color temperature
* Recommended in combination with Repti Glo 5.0 or Repti Glo 10.0
Repti Glo 5.0
The Exo Terra 5.0 comes in a variety of watts ranging from 14
Watts to 40 Watts.
* Ideal for all tropical and sub-tropical reptiles
* High UVB output
* Effective up to 12 inches
* Provides necessary UVB rays for optimal calcium sm
* Stimulates appetite, activity and reproductive behavior through
UVA radiation
* Recommended in combination with Repti Glo 2.0 for a higher
visual light output
Repti Glo 10.0
The Exo Terra 10.0 comes in a variety of watts ranging from 14
Watts to 40 Watts.
* Ideal for all desert dwelling reptiles
* Ultra High UVB output
* Effective up to 20 inches
* Provides necessary UVB rays for optimal calcium sm
* Recommended for use with screened terrariums; terrariums with
dense screen covers (screens can filter out UVB rays)
* Recommended in combination with Repti Glo 2.0 for a higher
visual light output
Comparison of Exo Terra Light Sources
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Exo Terra Linear Fluorescent Lighting
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