{"product_id":"arcadia-d3-6-uvb-forest-reptile-lamp-t8","title":"Arcadia D3 6%UVB Forest Reptile Lamp T8","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe  \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eArcadia D3 6% Forest Reptile Lamp (T8) \u003c\/strong\u003eis a \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003efluorescent lamp that, in addition to visible light, also \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eemits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e UV radiation that is \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003einvisible\u003c\/strong\u003e to the human eye .  Reptiles and amphibians need the \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUV radiation\u003c\/strong\u003e present  to stay healthy. The amount of UV radiation depends on the type of animal and their natural habitat.\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUVA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e  light provides a natural looking environment, recognition of conspecifics, other animals and food. The present  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUVB\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e  rays ensure an absorption of  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003evitamin D3\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e  in the body (via  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003esynthesis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e  of the skin). D3 ensures that calcium is absorbed during digestion. By not exposing the animals to UVB radiation, a shortage of essential nutrients can arise and can lead to diseases, deformities or premature death due to housing errors. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThese fluorescent lamps have a diameter of 26 mm and are easy to install in a special T8 fixture or with a fluorescent ballast. Fluorescent lamps are available in various sizes, so that larger surfaces in the terrarium or paludarium can be illuminated.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTo increase the  \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003elight intensity\u003c\/strong\u003e  and\/or UV output, it is advisable to use reflectors and\/or to place several T8 lamps together. Fluorescent lamps hardly give off any heat, which is why it is necessary to combine these lamps with a heat lamp or heat spot to create a sun spot.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLifespan\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eArcadia D3 6% Forest Reptile Lamp (T8)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eusually has a long burning time. The UV output is limited, which is why we recommend replacing the lamp every 9 months.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Arcadia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42019349201069,"sku":"ARC-0040","price":32.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0611\/7261\/3293\/products\/ARC-0040.png?v=1683724636","url":"https:\/\/www.markospets.com\/products\/arcadia-d3-6-uvb-forest-reptile-lamp-t8","provider":"Markospets","version":"1.0","type":"link"}