Zoo Med Turtle Lamp Combo Pack, 50W Splashproof Halogen and UVB/UVA Lighting

Zoo Med Turtle Lamp Combo Pack pairs two lamps for aquatic turtle and terrarium lighting, including a 50-watt splashproof halogen lamp and a compact fluorescent lamp.

• 50-watt Turtle Tuff Halogen Lamp — adds a halogen light designed for use around aquatic turtles.
• Heavy-duty splashproof halogen design — suits aquatic turtles and other water-based terrarium animals.
• ReptiSun 50 Mini Compact Fluorescent — produces 5% UVB and 30% UVA output.
• UVB output — supports strong bone development in many reptiles.
• Sunlight simulation — helps turtles and tortoises develop strong, healthy shells.

Aquatic turtle habitats call for lighting suited to animals that live in and around water. This combo brings together a splashproof halogen lamp and a compact fluorescent lamp, with UVB and UVA output from the ReptiSun lamp. Its stated uses also cover other aquatic terrarium pets, tropical reptiles and amphibians, and tortoises.

What lamps are included in the Zoo Med Turtle Lamp Combo Pack?

The pack contains one Turtle Tuff Halogen Lamp and one ReptiSun 50 Mini Compact Fluorescent. The Turtle Tuff is a 50-watt, heavy-duty splashproof halogen lamp, while the ReptiSun is a long-lasting compact fluorescent lamp. Together, they provide two different lamp types in one combo for an aquatic or terrarium lighting setup.

• One Turtle Tuff Halogen Lamp, 50 watts.
• One ReptiSun 50 Mini Compact Fluorescent.
• The ReptiSun lamp is intended for tropical reptile and amphibian species.

What do the ReptiSun lamp’s UVB and UVA outputs provide?

The ReptiSun 50 Mini Compact Fluorescent provides 5% UVB output and 30% UVA output. UVB is essential to the health of many reptiles and helps them maintain strong bones. The combo is also described as simulating sunlight, which helps turtles and tortoises develop strong, healthy shells.

• 5% UVB output.
• 30% UVA output.
• UVB supports bone health in many reptiles.

Which animals is this combo made for?

The Turtle Tuff splashproof halogen lamp is made for aquatic turtles and other water-based terrarium animals. The combo is also suitable for aquatic turtles generally, while the ReptiSun lamp is intended for tropical reptiles and amphibians. These stated uses make the set relevant to aquatic turtle habitats as well as tropical terrarium setups.

• Suitable for all types of aquatic turtles.
• Also intended for other aquatic terrarium pets.
• The ReptiSun lamp is intended for tropical reptiles and amphibians.

This combo suits turtle keepers looking for a two-lamp set that includes a splashproof halogen lamp, as well as keepers of tropical reptiles or amphibians who want the ReptiSun lamp’s UVB and UVA output. It is designed around aquatic and terrarium animals, with a 50-watt halogen lamp and a compact fluorescent lamp in the same pack.

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