Zoo Med 5.0 T5-HO 14″ Terrarium Hood with ReptiSun T5 HO 5.0 UVB Lamp
- Complete Package: Includes FREE ReptiSun T5 HO 5.0 UVB Lamp with your purchase
- Space-Saving Design: New low profile design fits seamlessly on top of your terrarium without taking up excessive space
- High Performance Ballast: Energy efficient T5 HO electronic ballast for rapid start and maximum lamp performance
- Enhanced Light Distribution: Highly polished curved reflector for increased lamp efficiency and better light coverage
- Full Spectrum Lighting: Use with a Zoo Med ReptiSun T5 HO lamp to provide UVB, UVA and Visible light for your reptile
- Extended UVB Penetration: High Output T5 design provides effective UVB penetration at greater distances for larger and taller enclosures
7 reviews for Zoo Med 5.0 T5-HO 14″ Terrarium Hood with ReptiSun T5 HO 5.0 UVB Lamp
Description
The Zoo Med 5.0 T5-HO 14″ Terrarium Hood with ReptiSun T5 HO 5.0 UVB Lamp is a complete lighting package designed specifically for reptile and amphibian enclosures. Manufactured by Zoo Med—a brand with nearly 50 years of experience in reptile husbandry innovation and the creator of the first reptile UVB lamp in 1993—this hood delivers full spectrum lighting including UVB, UVA, and visible light to support the health and vitality of your pet.
Overview and Design
Engineered for indoor terrariums, this minimalist black plastic hood features a space-saving, low-profile tubular design that fits seamlessly on top of your enclosure without taking up excessive space. Measuring 3″L x 3″W x 14″H and weighing 1.43 pounds (with overall package dimensions of 16.3 x 5.9 x 1.1 inches), it is ideally suited for 10-gallon tank setups. The unit incorporates an energy-efficient T5 HO electronic ballast designed for rapid starts and maximum lamp performance, paired with a highly polished curved reflector that increases lamp efficiency and provides enhanced light distribution across the habitat.
Key Features
- Complete Package: Includes a free ReptiSun T5 HO 5.0 UVB lamp with purchase so you can set up your habitat right away.
- Space-Saving Design: Low-profile construction fits smoothly on top of terrariums.
- High-Performance Ballast: Energy-efficient T5 HO electronic ballast ensures rapid starting and optimal lamp output.
- Enhanced Light Distribution: Highly polished curved reflector maximizes efficiency and broadens light coverage.
- Extended UVB Penetration: High-output T5 design delivers effective UVB penetration at greater distances, making it suitable for larger or taller enclosures.
- Full Spectrum Output: Provides essential UVB, UVA, and visible light.
Why Reptiles Need Proper UVB Lighting
Many reptiles and birds rely on UVB exposure to synthesize their own Vitamin D3. While some species (such as snakes that consume whole prey like mice) obtain D3 through their diet, most insectivores and herbivores must produce it internally. Vitamin D3 is critical for calcium metabolism; without adequate circulating D3, animals cannot properly absorb dietary calcium. This can force the body to draw calcium from the bones, ultimately leading to Metabolic Bone Disease (MBD). MBD causes softened bones, severe spinal deformities, broken legs, soft jaws, and in extreme cases, organ calcification or death. Proper full-spectrum lighting helps prevent these deficiencies and supports essential cellular processes like muscle contractions and cell communication.
Specifications & What’s Included
- Brand: Zoo Med
- Model Number: 26401 (Manufacturer Part Number: LF-70)
- Pet Type: Reptile
- Vivarium Type: Terrarium
- Tank Volume: 10 gallons
- Material: Plastic
- Color: Black
- Shape: Tubular
- Included Components: Instruction manual and free ReptiSun T5 HO 5.0 UVB lamp
- Warranty: 1 Year
Care Tip: Rinse with warm water before use to remove any dust or debris.
Additional information
| Weight | 0.649 lbs |
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Kimber Polen –
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent product at a good price. Shipping was a disappointment. Got this for my Chameleon and it is exactly what I expected, fits great and worked perfectly. Excellent price. My only complaint is it shipping USPS which made it arrive a day late because postal person would not deliver to apartment door so had to drive to post office and wait in line to get my order this was very irritating.
Natacia Kelker-Hover –
5.0 out of 5 stars Works great Out of the box it wasn’t working I was concerned that the lamp had been damaged in transit but as it turns out whoever put the light in put it in backwards. Once I got it turns around worked like a charm. I’m using this for a paludarium for white tree frogs and it is the perfect size with plenty of space on each side on the top of the enclosure. (Enclosure is 18inch wide) easy to change the bulb but you do need to be gentle so you don’t damage the prongs.
Zay –
5.0 out of 5 stars Great quality Awesome low-profile uvb! Works great for my leopard gecko!
Amazon Customer –
4.0 out of 5 stars works perfect Light arrived just fine, it seems to be working great. I have only had it for a week, but I really wish it had come with hangers to hang in my Turtles enclosure. I have been just laying it on top.
Osiris –
5.0 out of 5 stars expensive but great quality My old hood had ballast issues after about 7 years of use. This replacement is so much brighter (all that chrome in the reflector) and comes with a bulb.
Legend Kees –
5.0 out of 5 stars Works Bought this for my turtle tank, had to swap with a different tube light but it works great!
Foa –
5.0 out of 5 stars Nice Good build quality. Bulbs packed and shipped well, easy to setup, terrariums are vibrant and plants love them- we have a little palm tree and others reaching for it. I was worried bulbs would be damaged in shipping but could not find anywhere local to purchase.