Arcadia T5 Forest 6% UVB – 39W Replacement Tube

The Arcadia T5 Forest 6% UVB Replacement Tube – 39W is a high-quality HO-T5 fluorescent tube designed for use with Arcadia ProT5 and LumenIZE ProT5 UVB lighting systems. It provides stable, species-appropriate UV output to support natural vitamin D₃ synthesis, bone health and overall wellbeing.

Manufactured using advanced German lamp technology, this tube delivers 6% UVB and 30% UVA, closely matching the ultraviolet conditions found in forest and semi-shaded habitats. This allows reptiles to self-regulate UV exposure naturally through normal movement and basking behaviour.

Forest 6% UVB is ideal for species that require moderate UV levels rather than intense desert exposure, making it suitable for a wide range of forest-dwelling reptiles and amphibians.

Suitable species include:

• Chameleons
• Day Geckos
• Anoles
• Green Iguanas (juveniles)
• Forest-dwelling snakes
• Other reptiles requiring moderate UVB

Technical Specification:

• Wattage: 39W
• UVB output: 6%
• UVA output: 30%
• Fitting type: T5 (Ø16 mm)
• Length: 850 mm
• Lamp technology: High Output (HO) T5
• Recommended replacement interval: 12 months

Compatible lighting systems:

• Arcadia ProT5 Forest 6% UVB Kits
• Arcadia LumenIZE ProT5 Forest UVB Kits

For best results, UVB tubes should be replaced every 12 months even if visible light output remains strong, as UV levels gradually decline over time.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Which Arcadia fixtures is this replacement tube compatible with?
This 39W Forest 6% UVB replacement tube is designed for Arcadia ProT5 and Arcadia LumenIZE ProT5 fixtures that use a 39W (850 mm) T5 tube.

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 desert reptiles?
No. Forest 6% UVB is intended for species requiring moderate UV levels. Desert reptiles typically require higher UVB output lamps.

Can I use this tube over a mesh-topped enclosure?
Yes, but mesh will reduce UVB output. Always allow for UV reduction and adjust basking distances accordingly.