Arcadia Solar Basking Floodlight 150W – Heat Lamp

The Arcadia Solar Basking Floodlight – 150 W provides a wide, natural spread of warm-colour heat, raising ambient temperatures and creating a realistic basking area for reptiles and amphibians.

Key Benefits:

• Wide-beam heat output that encourages natural basking and thermoregulation.
• Produces supplementary UVA to support wellbeing and colour vision.
• Compatible with dimming thermostats for safe, stable heat control.

When To Use:

Use this lamp when you require a broad, ambient heat source rather than a tight hotspot. Ideal for enclosures needing natural thermal gradients and consistent daytime warmth.

Suitable For:

Reptile and amphibian species such as bearded dragons, geckos, chameleons, skinks, snakes and many tropical or temperate species that rely on overhead radiant heat. Always pair with a suitable Arcadia UVB system.

Technical Specifications:

• Wattage: 150 W
• Fitting: E27 screw fitting
• Kelvin: 3200 K warm colour
• Voltage: 230–240 V

Safety & Thermostat Guidance:

This lamp is compatible with dimming thermostats (HabiStat Dimming Thermostat recommended). A thermostat helps maintain a safe thermal gradient and prevents overheating.

All heat sources must be protected with a heat lamp guard to prevent accidental contact. We recommend the Arcadia Heat Lamp Guard for secure installation.

Best Practice Installation:

• Install vertically using a suitable E27 lamp holder.
• Use at the correct basking distance according to species needs.
• Pair with a reflector or clamp lamp to direct heat downward.
• Monitor temperatures at both warm and cool ends of the enclosure.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Does this lamp provide UVB?
No. It provides heat and supplementary UVA only. A dedicated UVB lamp from the Arcadia ProT5 or T8 range is required.

Can this lamp be used with a dimming thermostat?
Yes. The Solar Basking Floodlight 150 W is compatible with dimming thermostats for safer heat management.

Which species is it suitable for?
Suitable for most reptiles that rely on overhead radiant heat, including bearded dragons, leopard geckos, skinks, snakes and arboreal species.

Do I need to use a heat lamp guard?
Yes. All overhead heat sources must be guarded to prevent burns or accidental contact.