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Lighting

For many reptiles, UVB is essential for calcium metabolism and preventing metabolic bone disease. Not all bulbs deliver what they promise, and output fades with age. We compare linear T5 and T8 tubes, compact UVB bulbs, and LED day lights by UV index, coverage distance, and replacement schedule, matched to desert and tropical species.