Zoo Med Mini Desert UVB Lighting Combo

Mini UVB Lighting Combo for Desert Basking Reptiles

Product Description

Zoo Med Mini Desert UVB Lighting Combo helps you start your desert habitat right. It pairs a Mini Deep Dome Lamp Fixture with a 13-watt ReptiSun 10.0 UVB Mini Compact Fluorescent Lamp, which provides UVB, UVA, and visible light and is perfect for small terrarium desert and basking reptiles. UVB is essential for a wide variety of reptiles and helps with strong bones.

Benefits

• UVB, UVA, and Visible Light: The ReptiSun 10.0 Mini provides UVB, UVA, and visible light in a mini compact lamp.
• 10% UVB and 30% UVA Output: A full-spectrum lamp with 10% UVB output and 30% UVA output perfect for desert and basking reptiles.
• Supports Strong Bones: According to Zoo Med, UVB helps with strong bones and other critical life functions in reptiles.
• Quartz Glass: Special UVB-transmitting quartz glass is used for maximum UVB penetration from the compact lamp.
• Cool Burning, No Ballast: Fits standard threaded sockets and operates without requiring a separate ballast.
• Made for the Mini Deep Dome: Zoo Med lists the ReptiSun 10.0 Mini as perfect for Mini Deep Dome Lamp Fixtures like this one.
• Polished Aluminum Dome: The 5.5-inch polished aluminum dome boosts heat and light output by up to 30%.
• Deep Dome Design: The deep dome extends beyond the lamp's face, preventing the lamp from protruding beyond the dome.

Specifications

How to Use

Recommended-Usage Chart

Disclaimer: Product information and usage guidelines are provided by the manufacturer. Always use products as directed and consult your vet in case you have any doubts about your pet's health.

Usage Instructions

• Start Unplugged: Make sure the fixture is unplugged before screwing the ReptiSun lamp into its ceramic socket.
• Suspend Over a Screen Top: Securely suspend the fixture above a screen-top terrarium as glass and most plastics block UVB.
• Use a Lamp Stand: Use Zoo Med's Reptile Lamp Stand with your desert setup for maximum safety.
• Create a UVB Gradient: Provide a UVB gradient so your reptile can move closer or farther to adjust its UVB exposure.
• Add a Heat Source: Pair the UVB lamp with a separate heat source, as reptiles also need heat to benefit from UVB.
• Measure for Precision: For a precise UV Index reading, Zoo Med suggests using a UV Index meter at the basking site.
• Check the Socket Tab: Unplug the fixture and pull the center metal tab slightly forward so it contacts the bulb well.

Additional Information

Precautions

• Never Inside a Terrarium: Never use it inside any animal cage or terrarium; it is for use only above screen tops.
• Not for Ceramic Heat Emitters: The fixture is not designed for ceramic heat emitters; use the LF-10 Wire Cage Clamp Lamp instead.
• Do Not Exceed the Rating: Never exceed the electrical rating or use lamps above 100 watts in the fixture's ceramic socket.
• Keep It Out of Reach: Keep the fixture high and out of reach of children, pets, and anything other than your terrarium reptiles.
• Dry, Indoor Use Only: Use the fixture indoors only, never in wet conditions, as directed on the packaging.
• Avoid Overheating: Make sure the bulb's wattage is correctly rated for your terrarium's size to prevent overheating.
• Do Not Cover: Never cover the fixture with blankets, rugs, or any other material while it is in use.
• Cord and Plug Safety: Fully extend the cord, fully insert the plug, and never splice, repair, or modify the fixture.
• Inspect the Cord: Inspect the cord periodically, never use a damaged cord set, and unplug the fixture when not in use.
• Minimum UVB Level: Zoo Med advises against lamps emitting less than 13 microwatts at the basking site for reptiles.
• Contains Mercury: The lamp contains mercury; check with your local waste management company or visit lamprecycle.org for disposal instructions.

Storage Information

• Store the Lamp Safely: Keep a spare lamp in its packaging to protect the glass, and handle it gently until installation.
• Dry Storage: Store the fixture in a dry place with the cord loosely coiled and free of kinks.

Shipping & Return

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: What's included in the Mini Desert UVB Lighting Combo?

Ans: The combo includes a Mini Deep Dome Lamp Fixture and a 13-watt ReptiSun 10.0 UVB Mini Compact Fluorescent Lamp. The lamp provides UVB UVA, and visible light, and the deep dome fixture holds it securely over a screen-top desert terrarium.

Q2: Does this combo provide heat?

Ans: No. Zoo Med's UVB Report explains that compact ReptiSun lamps provide UVB, UVA, and visible light but do not provide heat. Reptiles also need heat to benefit from UVB, so add a separate heat source to your desert terrarium for basking.

Q3: Why does my reptile need UVB?

Ans: Zoo Med's UVB Report explains that UVB is part of how vitamin D3 is produced in the skin, and vitamin D3 regulates calcium metabolism. The packaging adds that UVB is essential for various reptiles and helps support strong bones.

Q4: How much UVB do desert reptiles need?

Ans: Zoo Med's UVB Report states desert species, such as bearded dragons, can tolerate 13 to 150 microwatts per square centimeter. All reptiles should have access to at least 13 microwatts, and a UVB gradient allows them to adjust their exposure.

Q5: Which reptiles is this combo good for?

Ans: The ReptiSun 10.0 Mini is perfect for small terrarium desert and basking reptiles. Zoo Med's UVB chart places bearded dragons and uromastyx in Zone IV, the Mid Day Baskers, with a UV Index range of 2.6 to 3.5+ for that zone.

Q6: What warranty comes with the combo?

Ans: Zoo Med does not list a separate warranty for the combo itself. It lists a 1-year warranty for the Mini Deep Dome Lamp Fixture and a 1-year warranty for the ReptiSun 10.0 Mini Compact Fluorescent Lamp.