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Zoo Med ReptiSun 5.0 Mini Compact Fluorescent Lamp, 13 Watts

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Light Type Fluorescent
Special Feature compact
Wattage 13 watts
Bulb Shape Size A15

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  • Perfect for all tropical species of reptiles and amphibians
  • Long-lasting, full spectrum bulbs tropical environments
  • Uses a special UVB transmitting quartz glass for maximum UVB penetration
  • Can be oriented either vertically or horizontally
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Zoo Med ReptiSun 5.0 UVB Mini Compact Fluorescent (13 watts) is perfect for all desert and basking reptiles! 5% UVB Output, 30% UVA Output, FULL SPECTRUM. The new ReptiSun Compact Fluorescent lamps use a special UVB transmitting quartz glass for maximum UVB penetration. Cool burning compact fluorescent bulbs screw into standard threaded sockets, eliminating the need for a separate ballast. Lamp can be oriented either vertically or horizontally in your reptile hood or clamp lamp fixture. UVB emissions help prevent or reverse metabolic bone disease and UVA increases feeding, mating, and other natural behaviors. Perfect for Mini Deep Dome Lamp Fixtures and Naturalistic Terrarium Hoods.

UVB wavelengths help prevent or reverse metabolic bone disease in captive reptiles
UVA helps to increase activity levels, appetite and reproductive behaviors.

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Zoo Med ReptiSun 5.0 UVB Mini Compact Fluorescent (13 watts) is perfect for all desert and basking reptiles! 5% UVB Output, 30% UVA Output, FULL SPECTRUM. The new ReptiSun Compact Fluorescent lamps use a special UVB transmitting quartz glass for maximum UVB penetration. Cool burning compact fluorescent bulbs screw into standard threaded sockets, eliminating the need for a separate ballast. Lamp can be oriented either vertically or horizontally in your reptile hood or clamp lamp fixture. UVB emissions help prevent or reverse metabolic bone disease and UVA increases feeding, mating, and other natural behaviors. Perfect for Mini Deep Dome Lamp Fixtures and Naturalistic Terrarium Hoods. UVB wavelengths help prevent or reverse metabolic bone disease in captive reptiles UVA helps to increase activity levels, appetite and reproductive behaviors.

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246 lm

Wattage

13 watts

Bulb Voltage

100 volts

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4.6 out of 5 stars
4.6 out of 5
3,280 global ratings

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Customers like the health benefits of the light bulb. They say it keeps their turtles happy and healthy. Some are also satisfied with performance. However, some customers disagree on value, quality, size, and brightness.

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94 customers mention69 positive25 negative

Customers like the performance of the light bulb. They say it's bright as expected, works perfect, and is long-lasting. Some say it works great for their crested gecko and has never had any issues.

"...for years on and off whenever I'm keeping reptiles and never had any issues with them and my pets are happy and healthy...." Read more

"...It worked great. I switched out the bulb every 6 months and after a year I eventually switched to the 5.0..." Read more

"...The old UVB works with no problem. It is the new bulb that doesn't come on. Already run all troubleshooting." Read more

"Have used these for several years for my 3-stripe mud turtle and never had an issue!" Read more

18 customers mention14 positive4 negative

Customers like the health of their pets with the light bulb. They say it keeps their turtles, lizards, and birds happy and healthy. Some say the light provides an appropriate amount of beneficial UVB rays.

"...keeping reptiles and never had any issues with them and my pets are happy and healthy...." Read more

"...basking over the light from time to time and had gotten more active plus better appetite. Def would recommend to at least give it a shot." Read more

"...They need these rays for their health, along with the heat and basking lamp. I will continue to buy this bulb." Read more

"...Not okay that they can't be trusted! My turtles health suffered and it could have been worse!..." Read more

118 customers mention69 positive49 negative

Customers are mixed about the quality of the light bulb. Some mention it's always long lasting, reliable, and durable. However, others say that it died, was broken, and not recommended for long term use.

"Good quality product" Read more

"...closed, I emailed Zoo Med directly explaining that the lamp had separated at the base while in use and I sent along a photo of the lamp and a copy..." Read more

"The best bulb I’ve used.Lasts longer than other brands." Read more

"No matter what the dimmer setting, the light flickers. Annoying, but does the job...." Read more

45 customers mention27 positive18 negative

Customers are mixed about the brightness of the light bulb. Some mention it's a great UV light, perfect for their Russian tortoise, and loves to bask in it. However, others say that it'd not as bright as they expected, dull, and doesn't light up the tank much.

"I already know the bulb is great! We get the same one every-time for our chameleons cage. What I’m thoroughly impressed by is the packaging!..." Read more

"...Installed it on 10/12. The bulb wasn't very bright. Being my only real experience, yet, with a uvb bulb I thought that was normal...." Read more

"...using it for a couple of months now and still have the same quality of light and brightness...." Read more

"It works but it doesn't light up the tank much" Read more

39 customers mention25 positive14 negative

Customers are mixed about the value of the light bulb. Some mention that it works great and has an excellent price, while others say that it's a waste of money and expensive to buy every month.

"...It's not as bright as I expected but is working perfect. Great price for this bulb. I will purchase again from seller...." Read more

"...as they were known for being top notch, but this bulb is extremely disappointing.I bought this bulb over 3 months ago...." Read more

"...bearded dragon and gecko and turtles and they work good and the price is decent to." Read more

"...Price is a good value for 12-13 months worth of use. My turtles have been happy and healthy for several years...." Read more

22 customers mention13 positive9 negative

Customers are mixed about the size of the light bulb. Some mention that it fits enclosures with a smaller footprint, like an exo terra, while others say that it's too big and doesn't fit.

"...All-in all, the mini compact fluorescents are great for smaller enclosures and for those guys that don’t require a ton of UVB or for creating more..." Read more

"Works well, but does not fit in a double light fixture." Read more

"...This isn’t the brightest but it is a mini. I use it with the heat lamp and my baby is happy!..." Read more

"...Safer than the spiral bulbs but still fits enclosures with a smaller footprint like my exo terra. Replace once a year and you're golden!" Read more

Tried Exo Terra’s compact fluorescents -back to using these (Zoo Med guarantees their bulbs, too)
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Tried Exo Terra’s compact fluorescents -back to using these (Zoo Med guarantees their bulbs, too)
Although I typically buy Reptisun bulbs (13 and 26w compact fluorescents and T5 high output tubes ) through Amazon, I thought I’d purchase some Exo Terra Repti-Glo UVB’s so I could compare the two brands. Unfortunately, none of the three Repti-Glo bulb worked on arrival, so I won’t be trying them again (maybe they just don’t ship well?).Last week, I experienced my first issue with a Reptisun bulb. Because Amazon’s 30 day return window had already closed, I emailed Zoo Med directly explaining that the lamp had separated at the base while in use and I sent along a photo of the lamp and a copy of my receipt. They responded immediately and I received a replacement two days later.Although a lot people say you have to replace these every 6 months, I follow the manufacturer’s recommendation and replace all of the bulbs on an annual basis on New Year’s Day. I do, however, keep a spare of each type of bulb on hand in case one burns out mid-year. If you’re new to UVB, beware there’s a ton of old info online saying that compact fluorescent bulbs aren’t safe. While it’s true there were issues years ago, they were redesigned and are safe now under normal circumstances. I am, however, extremely careful to purchase bulbs from reputable manufacturers and distributors only – I won’t buy cheap or generic knock-off brands.I use UVB in all the terrariums, including with corns snakes, as the latest studies/literature indicate that all these guys benefit from some exposure (just make sure there are hides available). I use13w minis primarily in 10 gallon terrariums with inhabitants that don’t require high amounts of UVB (I make sure that they can’t get too close to the the light) in 5.5” dome fixtures which cast a smaller footprint, though I’m also using the same arrangement for my daughter’s diurnal, shade-dwelling lizard whose terrarium is twice as large (it’s in a double dome fixture with his basking lamp). There are some excellent iso-irradiance charts available online that can give you an idea of how far the UVB will spread and what the intensity of the rays will be. Just be sure the bulb is near the heat lamp as reptiles need both heat and UVB for vitamin D synthesis. Also, be aware the if you have a mesh screen top, the finer the mesh is, the less UVB the animal will get (I’ve read that the reduction ranges from 30-50%); however, a reflective dome can focus/intensify the UVB which can make up for the loss-it just depends on your setup). Likewise, never place ordinary glass or plastic between the UVB bulb and the lid- they’ll filter out the rays.I’ve also bought the 26w model for her diurnal snake’s enclosure. It’s installed in a canopy light next to the domed basking light in a 40 gallon breeder tank (36x18x18”), providing a large UVB gradient that overlaps the temperature gradient. I set the UVB to come on an hour after the incandescent and LED lights and it shuts off an hour before they do so Race has an opportunity to bask with and without it present. The 26w lamp, however, was too long for the 5.5” mini domes I buy.All-in all, the mini compact fluorescents are great for smaller enclosures and for those guys that don’t require a ton of UVB or for creating more specific zones of exposure. The 13w lamps also fit smaller dome fixtures as well as canopy tops, but they can fluctuate several dollars in price so you may want to watch the cost. I’ll definitely be buying more.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Tried Exo Terra’s compact fluorescents -back to using these (Zoo Med guarantees their bulbs, too)
Reviewed in the United States on April 27, 2019
Although I typically buy Reptisun bulbs (13 and 26w compact fluorescents and T5 high output tubes ) through Amazon, I thought I’d purchase some Exo Terra Repti-Glo UVB’s so I could compare the two brands. Unfortunately, none of the three Repti-Glo bulb worked on arrival, so I won’t be trying them again (maybe they just don’t ship well?).

Last week, I experienced my first issue with a Reptisun bulb. Because Amazon’s 30 day return window had already closed, I emailed Zoo Med directly explaining that the lamp had separated at the base while in use and I sent along a photo of the lamp and a copy of my receipt. They responded immediately and I received a replacement two days later.

Although a lot people say you have to replace these every 6 months, I follow the manufacturer’s recommendation and replace all of the bulbs on an annual basis on New Year’s Day. I do, however, keep a spare of each type of bulb on hand in case one burns out mid-year. If you’re new to UVB, beware there’s a ton of old info online saying that compact fluorescent bulbs aren’t safe. While it’s true there were issues years ago, they were redesigned and are safe now under normal circumstances. I am, however, extremely careful to purchase bulbs from reputable manufacturers and distributors only – I won’t buy cheap or generic knock-off brands.

I use UVB in all the terrariums, including with corns snakes, as the latest studies/literature indicate that all these guys benefit from some exposure (just make sure there are hides available). I use13w minis primarily in 10 gallon terrariums with inhabitants that don’t require high amounts of UVB (I make sure that they can’t get too close to the the light) in 5.5” dome fixtures which cast a smaller footprint, though I’m also using the same arrangement for my daughter’s diurnal, shade-dwelling lizard whose terrarium is twice as large (it’s in a double dome fixture with his basking lamp). There are some excellent iso-irradiance charts available online that can give you an idea of how far the UVB will spread and what the intensity of the rays will be. Just be sure the bulb is near the heat lamp as reptiles need both heat and UVB for vitamin D synthesis. Also, be aware the if you have a mesh screen top, the finer the mesh is, the less UVB the animal will get (I’ve read that the reduction ranges from 30-50%); however, a reflective dome can focus/intensify the UVB which can make up for the loss-it just depends on your setup). Likewise, never place ordinary glass or plastic between the UVB bulb and the lid- they’ll filter out the rays.

I’ve also bought the 26w model for her diurnal snake’s enclosure. It’s installed in a canopy light next to the domed basking light in a 40 gallon breeder tank (36x18x18”), providing a large UVB gradient that overlaps the temperature gradient. I set the UVB to come on an hour after the incandescent and LED lights and it shuts off an hour before they do so Race has an opportunity to bask with and without it present. The 26w lamp, however, was too long for the 5.5” mini domes I buy.

All-in all, the mini compact fluorescents are great for smaller enclosures and for those guys that don’t require a ton of UVB or for creating more specific zones of exposure. The 13w lamps also fit smaller dome fixtures as well as canopy tops, but they can fluctuate several dollars in price so you may want to watch the cost. I’ll definitely be buying more.
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I have been using these bulbs since 2019 for my chameleons and I can’t really complain. When they were babies, the enclosures were much smaller and I started out with smaller deep dome and used the smaller size mini 13 watt. It worked great. I switched out the bulb every 6 months and after a year I eventually switched to the 5.0
26 watt when I got a larger cage and deep dome. There is a place on the bulb to record the date of first use, which is especially helpful if you have multiple companions. Timing can get confusing when the replacement dates vary. In 4 years, over 7 bulbs, I have only had an issue with one burnout. You may think 1/7 isn’t great but I am pretty happy over all. The company even sent me out a replacement for the one that blew out, free of charge, which is stellar customer service. I absolutely recommend this brand for your reptilian uvb needs.
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