Reptisun Led And T5 Hood With 5.0 Bulb 24′

For the ReptiSun T5 HO Hood + 5.0 UVB 24″ setup, here’s everything you should know to use it effectively and complete your lighting setup:

Included Components

• Zoo Med ReptiSun T5 HO Hood (24″) – sleek, low-profile, built-in electronic ballast, and a curved polished reflector for optimized UVA/UVB distribution joshsfrogs.com+15zoomed.com+15chewy.com+15.

• Includes free ReptiSun 5.0 T5 HO UVB bulb (22″ length), ideal for tropical terrariums up to ~24″ tall pangeareptile.com+7zoomed.com+7thepetenthusiast.com+7.

✅ Key Features & Advantages

• High UVB output – T5 HO bulbs emit more UVB than standard T8 fluorescents; the reflector boosts this by ~30% chameleonforums.com+2bernardspest.com+2thepetenthusiast.com+2.

• Energy-efficient ballast – ensures full lamp power and long life monkfieldreptile.com+7zoomed.com+7dbdpet.com+7.

• Ideal for taller enclosures – UVB penetrates deeply into the tank beardeddragon.org+15thepetenthusiast.com+15zoomed.com+15.

• Versatile sizes available – 14″, 24″, 30″, 36″, 48″; the 24″ is designed for a 22″ bulb reptilerapture.net+2zoomed.com+2pangeareptile.com+2.

⚠️ Considerations

• Non-heating – you’ll still need a separate basking lamp (e.g., halogen flood) for heat.

• Not damp-safe – must be mounted over the screen, not inside the terrarium pangeareptile.com+5thepetenthusiast.com+5zoomed.com+5.

• Bulb replacement – UVB output degrades; bulbs should be replaced every 6–12 months imperialreptiles.com+5bernardspest.com+5chameleonforums.com+5.

Recommended Extras

• Additional light source: A full-spectrum white LED or plant light (6500 K) for visibility and plant health.

• Basking bulb & payout: e.g., 75–100 W halogen flood for basking.

• Timers: For both lighting and a misting/fogging system.

• Thermometer/hygrometer: Monitor enclosure conditions accurately.

Application & Setup

1. Mount hood over screen lid.

2. Insert the 5.0 UVB bulb into hood.

3. Position hood ~8–12″ above basking branch.

4. Plug in, switch on, and run about 12 hours per day.

5. Supplement with additional LED heat/visibility lighting and a separate heat source.