Reptile One Compact UVB 5.0 Bulb 26W – E27
Support your reptile’s UV lighting requirements with the Reptile One Compact UVB 5.0 Bulb 26W. Producing UVA and UVB, this compact reptile bulb features an E27 screw fitting for use in compatible fixtures.
Appropriate UVB exposure helps reptiles produce vitamin D3, which supports calcium absorption and healthy bone development. This bulb provides a dedicated UV source to complement a properly planned enclosure, suitable heating and a balanced diet.
The compact format offers a practical lighting option for smaller terrariums or a selected area within an enclosure. Choose the bulb and its placement around your species’ UV requirements, allowing access to shaded retreats as well as the illuminated area.
Features & Benefits
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UVA and UVB output: Provides ultraviolet light as part of your reptile’s lighting setup.
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Supports vitamin D3 production: Helps support normal calcium metabolism.
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Compact bulb design: A practical option where a screw-fitting UVB lamp suits the enclosure.
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E27 screw fitting: Fits compatible, appropriately rated reptile light fixtures.
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26W power consumption: Clearly identified for matching with your lamp holder.
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UVB 5.0 model: Select according to your animal’s requirements and installation conditions.
Specifications
Setup & Use
Install in a compatible E27 reptile fixture, following the bulb’s instructions for positioning and distance. Reptile One recommends its ceramic socket for this lamp range.
Do not place glass between the bulb and your reptile, as glass blocks useful UVB. Mesh can also reduce exposure, so account for the enclosure lid when planning placement. Provide shaded areas where your animal can move away from the light.
Reptile One recommends replacing these compact UVB bulbs every six months. A bulb may still produce visible light after its useful UVB output has declined.
Switch off and unplug the fixture before changing the bulb. Allow it to cool and handle it by the base.
Simply Fish Recommendation
Plan UVB lighting around your animal and enclosure rather than choosing by wattage alone. Distance, fixture design and screening affect the exposure your reptile receives. Pair this bulb with a suitable separate heat source where needed, and ask our team if you need help choosing your lighting.
FAQs
Does this replace a basking heat lamp?
No. Its main purpose is UV lighting. Provide separate heating where required to achieve your reptile’s temperature needs.
What does 5.0 mean?
It identifies the bulb’s UVB output category. It does not tell you the UV exposure at your animal’s basking position, which also depends on installation.
Will it fit an E27 socket?
Yes. Use a compatible reptile fixture rated for the bulb and follow the installation instructions.
Can UVB pass through glass?
Glass blocks useful UVB, so avoid positioning the lamp above a solid glass lid.
When should I replace it?
Reptile One recommends replacement every six months, even if the bulb still lights up.
