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product_id: 2490330
title: "Zoo Med T8 ReptiSun® 10.0 UVB T8, 48 Inch, Reptile Habitat Lighting"
brand: "zoo med"
price: "€ 123.01"
currency: EUR
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reviews_count: 12
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region: Cyprus
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# 32 Watts power consumption 1500 Lumens brightness 10% UVB & 30% UVA output Zoo Med T8 ReptiSun® 10.0 UVB T8, 48 Inch, Reptile Habitat Lighting

**Brand:** zoo med
**Price:** € 123.01
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 🌞 Light up your reptile’s world with the power of premium UVB!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Zoo Med T8 ReptiSun® 10.0 UVB T8, 48 Inch, Reptile Habitat Lighting by zoo med
- **How much does it cost?** € 123.01 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.cy](https://www.desertcart.com.cy/products/2490330-zoo-med-t8-reptisun-10-0-uvb-t8-48-inch)

## Best For

- zoo med enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted zoo med brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Trusted German Engineering:** Premium quality bulb designed for consistent performance and durability.
- • **Powerful 1500 Lumen Brightness:** Illuminates large terrariums with clear, natural light for your scaly friends.
- • **Optimal UVB for Healthy Reptiles:** Delivers 10% UVB to prevent metabolic bone disease and promote vitality.
- • **Perfect Fit for Larger Terrariums:** 48-inch T8 size ensures full coverage for expansive reptile habitats.
- • **Energy-Efficient 32W Fluorescent Tube:** High efficiency lighting that lasts longer and saves on power bills.

## Overview

The Zoo Med T8 ReptiSun® 10.0 UVB 48-inch fluorescent bulb delivers 10% UVB and 30% UVA output with 1500 lumens brightness at 32 watts power consumption. Engineered in Germany for high efficiency and long-lasting performance, it’s optimized for larger terrariums to support reptile health by preventing metabolic bone disease and providing essential UV exposure indoors.

## Description

Zoo Med T8 ReptiSun® 10.0 UVB T8, 48 Inch, Reptile Habitat Lighting

Review: Great UVB bulbs for you Scaley Friends! - These are the only bulbs I use for my reptiles, they seem to last the longest and not flicker all the time like some of fluorescent bulbs due. My reptiles have all done great on these bulbs and I haven't had any trouble with them. Besides, if you get your reptile out to get sun 20 minutes once a week they get 10 times the amount of UV that any of these bulbs give out. But I still like to have lights over everybody and I've never had a problem with these. No eye problems in any of my reptiles (I have 38 reptiles, 20 are brand new baby panther chameleons). I have not had MBD issues with any of my reptiles and while I know Zoo med is kind of in competition with Exo terra (which is also a very good company) I am hesitant to change bulbs because these have worked so well for me for so long.
Review: Good product but inaccurate marketing info on this ad - I have a couple of bearded dragons and recently decided to build a 48" long terrarium that requires 48" long bulbs. I use the Reptisun 10.0 24" T-8 bulbs and decided to stay with the same bulbs but in 48" lengths. This ad indicated that the 48" 10.0 UVB bulbs are T-12 1.5" diameter 36 Watt bulbs, which seemed perfect since I couldn't find any T-8 light fixtures that were over 32 Watts. I simply purchased a T-12 40 watt max fixture. Unfortunately, after ordering this product through desertcart.com and purchasing a T-12 36 Watt 1.5" diameter light fixture what I received was a T-8 1" diameter bulb marked (on the packaging and the bulb) as a 36 Watt bulb. Clearly what I received was different than what the ad indicated. Upon further research I also concluded that there are no 36 or 40 Watt T-8 light fixture. All T-8 fixtures in the U.S. are max 32 Watts. I contacted the seller that lists this product on desertcart to inform them that their marketing on this desertcart ad is incorrect. They never responded. However, they did change the product information on this ad to indicate it is a T-8 (rather than T-12) bulb but they still incorrectly list it as a 1.5" diameter. T-8's are all 1" diameter. Because I had the T-8 bulb in hand from desertcart I returned my T-12 light fixture to the store and purchased a more expensive T-8 fixture labeled as a 32 Watt fixture. The bulb seemed to work fine. I then went to Petsmart and purchased a 2nd T-8 UVB 5.0 bulb that was labeled as a 40 Watt bulb. This also appeared to have incorrect wattage labeling. I then contacted Reptisun directly and they told me that some of their packaging for bulbs sold in the U.S. incorrectly lists the wattage for the T-8 bulbs according to the European standard of 36 Watts but that the bulbs should be correctly marked as 32 Watts. This actually isn't correct either since the 48" bulb I purchased through desertcart is marked as 36 Watt on the bulb and the other that I bought through Petsmart is incorrectly marked as a 40 Watt bulb. Again, based on my research all T-8 bulbs in the U.S. should have a maximum wattage of 32 Watts. Reptisun told me that if the bulb says it is a 40 watt then it should still work in my 32 Watt lamp. That sounds kind of fishy to me but I'm giving it a shot anyway. Clearly Reptisun has some serious issues with their product packaging throughout the U.S. that is not simply limited to a single vendor. I have given this ad a poor rating not because of the product's performance but simply because the ad itself provides misleading and incorrect information and also because the product is packaged and labeled incorrectly. Also, the seller hasn't contacted me to resolve the issue which is frustrating me.

## Features

- 10% UVB
- 30% UVA
- High quality German bulb
- prevent or reverse metabolic bone disease
- Optimal for use with larger terrariums

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B001F95Z1Y |
| Accepted voltage frequency | 100 to 120 Volts and 60 Hertz |
| Best Sellers Rank | #170,667 in Pet Supplies ( See Top 100 in Pet Supplies ) #504 in Reptile & Amphibian Habitat Lighting |
| Brand | Zoo Med |
| Brightness | 1500 Lumen |
| Bulb Base | G13 |
| Bulb Shape Size | T8 |
| Color | Clear |
| Control Method | Touch |
| Customer Reviews | 3.7 3.7 out of 5 stars (248) |
| Date First Available | January 12, 2007 |
| Department | Home |
| Efficiency | High Efficiency |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00097612343489 |
| Incandescent Equivalent Wattage | 32 Watts |
| Indoor/Outdoor Usage | Indoor |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Item Weight | 0.64 ounces |
| Item model number | OS48 |
| Light Color | uv |
| Light Output Maximum | 1500 Lumens |
| Light Source Type | Flourescent tube |
| Light Source Wattage | 32 Watts |
| Light Type | Fluorescent |
| Manufacturer | Zoo Med Laboratories |
| Material | Plastic |
| Model Name | Zoo Med T8 ReptiSun® 10.0 UVB T8, 48 Inch, Reptile Habitat Lighting |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Power Consumption | 32 Watts |
| Power Source | Electric |
| Product Dimensions | 48"W x 1"H |
| Shape | T8 |
| Special Feature | High Efficiency, Long Lasting |
| Specific Uses For Product | Aquarium |
| Specification Met | Zoo Med ReptiSun specifications |
| Style | Standard |
| UPC | 097612343489 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| Voltage | 120 Volts |
| Wattage | 32 watts |
| White Brightness | 1500 Lumens |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Zoo Med
- **Bulb Shape Size:** T8
- **Light Type:** Fluorescent
- **Special Feature:** High Efficiency, Long Lasting
- **Wattage:** 32 watts

## Images

![Zoo Med T8 ReptiSun® 10.0 UVB T8, 48 Inch, Reptile Habitat Lighting - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41xLN8byyKL.jpg)

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great UVB bulbs for you Scaley Friends!
*by B***L on July 16, 2016*

These are the only bulbs I use for my reptiles, they seem to last the longest and not flicker all the time like some of fluorescent bulbs due. My reptiles have all done great on these bulbs and I haven't had any trouble with them. Besides, if you get your reptile out to get sun 20 minutes once a week they get 10 times the amount of UV that any of these bulbs give out. But I still like to have lights over everybody and I've never had a problem with these. No eye problems in any of my reptiles (I have 38 reptiles, 20 are brand new baby panther chameleons). I have not had MBD issues with any of my reptiles and while I know Zoo med is kind of in competition with Exo terra (which is also a very good company) I am hesitant to change bulbs because these have worked so well for me for so long.

### ⭐ Good product but inaccurate marketing info on this ad
*by B***Y on May 27, 2010*

I have a couple of bearded dragons and recently decided to build a 48" long terrarium that requires 48" long bulbs. I use the Reptisun 10.0 24" T-8 bulbs and decided to stay with the same bulbs but in 48" lengths. This ad indicated that the 48" 10.0 UVB bulbs are T-12 1.5" diameter 36 Watt bulbs, which seemed perfect since I couldn't find any T-8 light fixtures that were over 32 Watts. I simply purchased a T-12 40 watt max fixture. Unfortunately, after ordering this product through Amazon.com and purchasing a T-12 36 Watt 1.5" diameter light fixture what I received was a T-8 1" diameter bulb marked (on the packaging and the bulb) as a 36 Watt bulb. Clearly what I received was different than what the ad indicated. Upon further research I also concluded that there are no 36 or 40 Watt T-8 light fixture. All T-8 fixtures in the U.S. are max 32 Watts. I contacted the seller that lists this product on Amazon to inform them that their marketing on this Amazon ad is incorrect. They never responded. However, they did change the product information on this ad to indicate it is a T-8 (rather than T-12) bulb but they still incorrectly list it as a 1.5" diameter. T-8's are all 1" diameter. Because I had the T-8 bulb in hand from Amazon I returned my T-12 light fixture to the store and purchased a more expensive T-8 fixture labeled as a 32 Watt fixture. The bulb seemed to work fine. I then went to Petsmart and purchased a 2nd T-8 UVB 5.0 bulb that was labeled as a 40 Watt bulb. This also appeared to have incorrect wattage labeling. I then contacted Reptisun directly and they told me that some of their packaging for bulbs sold in the U.S. incorrectly lists the wattage for the T-8 bulbs according to the European standard of 36 Watts but that the bulbs should be correctly marked as 32 Watts. This actually isn't correct either since the 48" bulb I purchased through Amazon is marked as 36 Watt on the bulb and the other that I bought through Petsmart is incorrectly marked as a 40 Watt bulb. Again, based on my research all T-8 bulbs in the U.S. should have a maximum wattage of 32 Watts. Reptisun told me that if the bulb says it is a 40 watt then it should still work in my 32 Watt lamp. That sounds kind of fishy to me but I'm giving it a shot anyway. Clearly Reptisun has some serious issues with their product packaging throughout the U.S. that is not simply limited to a single vendor. I have given this ad a poor rating not because of the product's performance but simply because the ad itself provides misleading and incorrect information and also because the product is packaged and labeled incorrectly. Also, the seller hasn't contacted me to resolve the issue which is frustrating me.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Essential for our water dragon!
*by Z***Z on February 16, 2014*

I have read conflicting information about fluorescent bulbs as a reliable UV source. We are advised to change such bulbs every 6 months, despite them still emitting visible light. TWICE now, I have failed to swap bulbs right at six months and a couple months later, our dragon has grown sluggish and "off". Once, upon replacing with the ZooMed fluoro, he perked back up. The second time, I replaced with a compact fluoro UV (supposedly a better source), and he did NOT rebound. At 8 months, I replaced the ZooMed fluoro and AGAIN, he regained energy and color. I HAVE to think that, despite what many say, that this fluorescent bulb IS an excellent source of UV for our water dragon, so long as we change for a new one every six months. I cannot recommend this one enough !

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