UV flow tubes are the most common and popular means of providing pet reptiles and amphibians with their required levels of UVB. UVB flow tubes come in a variety of different lengths and UVB output levels, the higher the number the greater the amount of UVB produced by th bulb. All UVB sources should be correctly mounted above your reptile, either to the roof of the enclosure or in the case of mesh topped enclosures above the mesh, inappropriate mounting (such as on the back of the enclosure where the UVB bulb can shine sideways into the reptiles eyes) can lead to photosensative conjunctivitus. If you are mounting the bulb above mesh do consider that the mesh will stop some of the UVB penetrating into the enclosure so we suggest using a slightly higher level UVB bulb than if it was being mounted below the mesh, e.g for a chameleon you may use a 5%UVB bulb inside an enclosure but if mounted on top of mesh it would be a good idea to use a 10%UVB bulb. UVB flow tubes degrade over time and should be replaced either every 9 months in the case of the Euro range or every 10-12 months in the case of the core range.

WHY ONLY ARCADIA UVB PRODUCTS?

There are many manufacturers of UVB products but the preferred brand that we use in store with all of our own reptiles and amphibians is Arcadia. After over 15 years of entrusting this brand to meet the requirements of our animals we can’t recommend them highly enough.