The ReptiSun T5 HO 10.0 is the high-UVB tube in Zoo Med's linear range, intended for desert and open-basking species — bearded dragons, uromastyx, monitors and tegus — and for taller enclosures where the animal sits well below the fixture. It is the wrong choice for shade-dwelling or crepuscular species at close range: keep at least 15cm between the tube and the nearest point the animal can reach.
Features
- High-output UVB — reaches further into a tall enclosure than the 5.0 tube.
- 12 month service life — twice that of the equivalent T8 tube.
- Four lengths — 30cm (15W), 60cm (24W), 86cm (39W) and 116cm (54W).
- Made in Germany.
Mounting
Fine mesh screen absorbs a substantial share of the UVB — published figures for this tube run as high as 50% — so mount it over the widest-aperture mesh you have, or inside the enclosure where the fixture allows. Glass and acrylic block UVB completely.
Replacement
Replace every 12 months, on the calendar rather than on whether the tube still lights.
If your species needs less UVB, the ReptiSun T5 HO 5.0 is the same tube at lower output. More options in Reptile Heating & Lighting.
