The Arcadia T5 ShadeDweller Arboreal 2.4% UVB Replacement Tube – 8W is a specialist SO-T5 fluorescent tube designed for Arcadia ProT5 ShadeDweller Arboreal UVB lighting systems. It provides very gentle, carefully controlled UV output for species that can climb close to the light source. Using advanced German lamp technology, this tube delivers 2.4% UVB with balanced UVA, allowing reptiles to benefit from natural vitamin D3 synthesis, colour vision and normal behaviour without the risk of excessive UV exposure. ShadeDweller Arboreal 2.4% UVB is ideal for planted or decorated enclosures where animals may bask at short distances beneath the lamp. The lower UVB percentage helps maintain safe UVI levels even when reptiles climb high within their environment. Suitable species include: Crested Geckos Arboreal geckos Small climbing snakes Arboreal amphibians Technical Specification: Wattage: 8W UVB output: 2.4% Fitting type: T5 (Ø16 mm) Length: 300 mm Lamp technology: Standard Output (SO) T5 Recommended replacement interval: 12 months Compatible lighting systems: Arcadia ProT5 ShadeDweller Arboreal 2.4% UVB Kits To ensure safe and consistent UV provision, Arcadia recommend replacing ShadeDweller Arboreal T5 UVB tubes every 12 months, even if visible light output remains strong. Frequently Asked Questions: Which Arcadia fixtures is this replacement tube compatible with? This 8W ShadeDweller Arboreal 2.4% UVB replacement tube is designed specifically for Arcadia ProT5 ShadeDweller Arboreal fixtures. How often should I replace this UVB tube? Arcadia recommend replacing T5 UVB tubes every 12 months to maintain safe and effective UV output. Is this suitable for terrestrial or desert reptiles? No. This tube is intended for arboreal, low-UV species. Terrestrial or desert reptiles require higher UVB output lamps. Can this tube be used over a mesh-topped enclosure? Yes, but mesh reduces UV output. Always account for UV reduction and ensure correct basking distances.
