1. Arcadia Products plc
8 io Centre, Salbrook Road, Redhill,
Surrey RH1 5GJ United Kingdom.
Tel: +44 (0) 1737 72 3838
Fax: +44 (0) 1737 72 3815
Email: arcadia@arcadia-uk.com (aquatic/general enquiries)
Email: arcadiareptile@arcadia-uk.com (reptile/bird enquiries)
Web: www.arcadia.lighting
Aquarium Systems
Terrasses de la Sarre
2 Terrasse Rhône-Alpes
57400 Sarrebourg
FRANCE
Tel: (+33) 03 87 03 67 30
Fax: (+33) 03 87 03 10 98
Web: www.aquariumsystems.eu
REPTILE, AMPHIBIAN & BIRD SPECIES
LIGHTING SOLUTIONS FOR
ZOO 2015 CATALOGUE

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QUALITY, MEASURABILITY, WILD RE-CREATION
AND DEDICATION TO IMPROVING WELFARE
These are the four headings that we would use
to describe the commitment of Arcadia Reptile
towards animal welfare.
As a company we believe in good scientific
research that can be used to engineer the very
finest solar re-creation systems in the world.As a
group of animal welfare professionals ourselves
we simply cannot leave the provision of solar
energy to chance any longer. A “Put a lamp in
somewhere and it will be ok” attitude is contrary
to our goals and ethics.
We are passionate believers in the principles
of “wild re-creation” and allowing every given
species to self-regulate as nature intended and
to the parameters of the wild animal in a safe
and measured way. We are convinced that the
full implementation of the “light and shade
method” is a key to improving both animal
health and wellbeing and increase the numbers
of captive bred species.
We also offer peace of mind to keepers, every
UV producing product that we list will have
had a minimum of a year in R&D and will
have been independently tested alongside our
own in-house tests to ensure that every single
product delivers on our high expectations. We
are also proud to announce that all Arcadia
Reptile branded lamps come with a 12 month
guarantee. This guarantee not only covers lamp
failure but also its output in terms of UV energy.
We guarantee that our lamps will be upper index
potent for this whole period*
We are therefore delighted to present to you
our range of Arcadia Reptile Solar re-creation
systems. These include our handmade range
of SuperZooT5 and ZooBar fittings which have
been specifically designed with some of the
world’s finest Zoos and zoological professionals
to be able to deliver a quantity of power, over an
area that has never been possible before.
As one reptile fanatic to another I would like to
welcome you personally to our “Revolution in
reptile care”.
* based on using the correct control system for 8-10 hours a day.
D3 CYCLE
METABOLIC BONE DISORDER
LIGHTING REPTILES / MAMMALS
REPTILE KEEPING GUIDES
P5
P4
P4
P5
The D3 Cycle is a chemical and hormonal change in the body
of an animal, which goes on to produce vitamin D3.This
is a biological process that is dependent on many external
factors including access to ....
Arcadia Reptile are delighted to announce the release of
two brand new titles, Guide to MBD and its elimination
in captivity and Guide To Reptile And Amphibian
Nutrition ....
A dedicated measure of High Output T5 Lighting allows for
the first time the safe and effective re-creating of these solar
outputs and mixed with a full and varied diet we can now
expect to see the Eradication of MBD in captive animals ....
Not only do reptiles (and their owners) need light to be
able to see around the vivarium, but light - specifically
ultra-violet light, is also essential for many reptiles
development and health .....
High Output Compact Lamp, flicker free and
highly energy efficient source of lighting.
D3 UV FLOOD
P10
A full spectrum LED plant growth lamp with
proven results.
D3 BASKING LAMP
P11High performance lamp providing UVB, UVA
visible light and heat from a single lamp.
ZOO BAR
P9Dual lamp unit, equipped with flicker free
controller, hanging kit, reflector and T5 lamps.
SUPERZOO T5 UNIT
P8Powerful lighting unit, reducing energy
consumption and increase the amount of UVB
available to animals in large enclosures.
T5 FLUORESCENT LAMP
P6Complete UV light unit with Extra High Output
D3+
24 Watt Compact Lamp.
JUNGLE DAWN LED
P12
NO MATTER WHAT THE SPECIES
YOUR ZOO IS WORKING WITH, WE
CAN HELP.
Arcadia has a full and effective range of UV
emitting products that can be tailored for use
with every species from an Elephant to an
Elephant Shrew and every species in between.
We have a wide range of suitable products for
every species, the Arcadia Reptile SuperZooT5,
ZooBar, D3 Basking Lamp, Jungle Dawn LED and
UV FLOOD systems are all Zoological favourites
already. We will work with you to provide solar
perfection per enclosure.
“Do you worry that your large zoological species
maybe falling short in terms of solar exposure
through the winter months when the solar
index is low or when they are being kept inside?
We can help to rebalance their wild requirements.”
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3. This X-ray is from a female green iguana,
historically they suffer with Ca depletion in
captivity which leads to MBD. These animals
come from a very high index area of the world
and have evolved an inbuilt protection from
the sun in the form of a thick skin. In the past
reptile brands have assumed that these species
require a less powerful system as they have this
protection. But MBD occurs at scary amounts.
This thinking is fundamentally wrong. If an
animal has taken millions of years to evolve to
thrive in its wild environment and has as such
evolved a protecting factor we need to provide
the same index as part of the light and shade
method so that the drop in absorption by this
inbuilt protection is mitigated and the D3 cycle
can complete.
These X-rays show a very healthy and Ca rich
skeleton. The vet had said that he had never
seen such a vibrantly coloured green iguana nor
such a healthy one.
Images from Dixon
METABOLIC BONE DISEASE (MBD)
A dedicated measure of High OutputT5 Lighting allows for the first time the safe and
effective re-creating of these solar outputs and mixed with a full and varied diet we
can now expect to see the eradication of MBD in captive animals.
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THE D3 CYCLE
EXPERT GUIDES TO REPTILE KEEPING
Light turns cholesterol in the
lizard’s skin into Pro Vitamin D
Hormones convert Pro vitamin
D to Pre Vitamin D
Exposure to warmth converts
Pre Vitamin D to Vitamin D
In the kidneys it
gets converted to
Calcetriol
In the liver it
gets converted to
Calcediol
Blood carries
Calcediol all around
the body
Moves through the blood plasma
Moves through the blood plasma
UVB LIGHT WARMTH
The D3 Cycle is a chemical and hormonal change in the body
of an animal, which goes on to produce vitamin D3.This is a
biological process that is dependent on many external factors
including access to natural light, heat, cool and rest. It is
worth noting that although vital to the well being of reptiles,
UV exposure plays many more roles in the body than just the
D3 cycle. Impacts on sight, breeding and mental well being
are all documented and are undergoing continued research.
This amazing process begins when a cholesterol called
pro vitamin D(7DHC) is produced in the animal’s skin
(it is a natural process in humans too). When this
cholesterol is exposed to natural light (including light
in the UVB wavelength (290-315nm)), this cholesterol is
turned in the skin membrane into pre vitamin D.
After exposure to warmth, this newly manufactured pre
vitamin D is converted (in the skin membrane) into vitamin
D3. It is essential to have this heating up period alongside UV
radiation. Vitamin D3 is then sent out into the blood plasma
and is bound with a vitamin D binding protein. This is then
carried to the liver where this part of this vitamin is converted
to a hormone called calcediol (25-hydroxy vitamin D3).
The blood carries this calcediol all around the body and
into the kidneys where some of the hormone is turned
into another hormone, called calcetriol. This compound
then plays an essential role in calcium metabolism and
controls the levels of calcium in the blood. Calcetriol
also plays a huge role in the immune system and the
cardiovascular system. It has been shown to lower the
risk of cancers in the body and skin.
So we can see that exposure to natural sunlight is only
the start of this amazing ability in reptiles and humans
alike, to turn sunlight into life saving vitamins. This D3
cycle is dependent on the completion of the D3 cycle. If
part of the cycle is missed out then the cycle cannot be
completed properly. Changes and reactions would also
be unable to be completed properly.This would result in
an under provision of essential vitamins and hormones,
and if supplementation were not used, a calcium crash
could happen.
© John Courteney-Smith, Arcadia Reptile.
Taken from “GUIDE TO MBD AND ITS ELIMINATION IN
CAPTIVITY.”
www.arcadia-reptile.com/the-d3-cycle
by John Courteney-Smith, Arcadia Reptile Manager
GUIDE TO MBD AND
ITS ELIMINATION IN
CAPTIVITY
GUIDE TO REPTILE
AND AMPHIBIAN
NUTRITION
Code: BK01Code: BK02
This highly practical, colour guide explains exactly what
MBD is and how to “eliminate” it as part of a new
method of reptile keeping from our pets and collections
both in the home and in zoos.
In the first title to deal solely with this issue the
book contains over 100 pages of information with
a forward by pet care professional and bestselling
author David Alderton.
ISBN 978-0-9576570-0-7ISBN 978-0-9576570-1-4
Arcadia Reptile are delighted to announce the release of two brand new titles.
Cutting edge guide to the effective feeding of live
reptiles, amphibians and inverts. The book covers
common food sources and breaks down the vitamin
and mineral groups individually and explains there uses
and interactions with each other.
With a forward by TVs Dr Mike Leahy and contributions
from a herp vet and one of the UKs top iguana experts
this full colour 51,000 word book is sure to enlighten
keepers of all species and at all levels of expertise..
In their natural environment, reptiles have regular
exposure to direct light from the sun, which in
addition to visible light also contains light in
the ultra-violet (UV) spectrum. This UV energy
is important, as it drives a chemical reaction in
the skin, resulting to the formation of vitamin
D3, which is essential in allowing some species
of reptiles to metabolise calcium to the levels
necessary for healthy skeletal development.
When a captive reptile is not exposed to DIRECT
sunlight (sunlight entering through windows has
its UVB component blocked by the glass), then the
resulting lack of vitamin D3 can cause bones to
become brittle and misshapen.Other hard structures,
such as scales, claws, and the carapace of tortoises
or turtles are adversely affected without sunlight.
Other reptiles – some snakes for example, obtain
more of their vitamin D3 requirement from their
diet, but still rely on skin synthesis.These are often
active at night, and have a diet consisting of small
vertebrate prey, which is rich in vitamin D3.
Although all reptiles utilise the sun’s UV, the
degree to which they do so varies. Some, for
instance iguanas, gain all of their vitamin D3 from
utilising UV light, and so are totally reliant on it,
and quickly develop problems if not exposed to
sufficient UV light. Most of these reptiles are day
active, and often have a diet rich in vegetation
and/or small invertebrates.
Not only do reptiles (and their owners) need light to be able to see
around the vivarium, but light - specifically ultra-violet light, is also
essential for many reptiles development and health.
LIGHTING REPTILES MAMMALS
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4. In late 2010 Arcadia launched the first complete
range of high output, high UVB T5 reptile lamps in
both 6% and 12% UVB.
High output T5 represents a huge jump forward in
the technology associated with the keeping and
breeding captive reptiles.
Huge volumes of light and UV will have a direct
effect on the animation and health of a captive
reptile, even stopping brumation in some species.
Using an electronic control system high output T5
lamps emit a massive 2-3 times more light and
usable UV when used with the correct reflector
and compared with the relative Arcadia T8 Lamp.
The distance light has to travel between lamp
to animal makes a huge difference in the power
available to the animal and its ability to complete
the D3 cycle properly.
Providing the correct environment is one of the
most vital parts of keeping reptiles happy and
healthy.
High Output UVB lamps dramatically increase
the amount of usable UVB to the animal and are
especially useful for illuminating large terrestrial
enclosures. n 100%+ more visible light than equivalent
length D3+ T8 lamp (un-reflected)
n 95% more UVB than equivalent length T8
lamp (un-reflected)
n 200% more visible light than equivalent
length D3 T8 lamp (un-reflected)
n 80% more UVB than equivalent length T8
lamp (un-reflected)
n 12% / 6% UVB for the synthesis of vitamin D3
n 30% UVA
n Significant increase in both visible light and
UV output compared with T8 lamps.
n Flicker free – all T5 lamps operate on efficient,
high frequency ballasts.
n High output T5 lamps are especially useful for
captive reptiles. The extra power that these
lamps provide will help a keeper to generate
a good UV gradient and provide safe basking
quantities of UV over a much wider and
deeper area.
n Produces excellent natural colours
Code Watt Length UV-B UV-A Lumens
FD3P24T5 24W 550mm 12% 30% 850lm
FD3P39T5 39W 850mm 12% 30% 1600lm
FD3P54T5 54W 1150mm 12% 30% 2400lm
Code Watt Length UV-B UV-A Lumens
FD324T5 24W 550mm 6% 30% 1050lm
FD339T5 39W 850mm 6% 30% 2000lm
FD354T5 54W 1150mm 6% 30% 3000lm
Distance T8 Lamp T5 Lamp
10cms 252 uw/cm2
548 uw/cm2
20cms 124 uw/cm2
274 uw/cm2
30cms 72 uw/cm2
169 uw/cm2
40cms 49 uw/cm2
109 uw/cm2
Distance T8 Lamp T5 Lamp
10cms 141 uw/cm2
289 uw/cm2
20cms 74 uw/cm2
145 uw/cm2
30cms 45 uw/cm2
83 uw/cm2
40cms 28 uw/cm2
56 uw/cm2
Lamp diameter
5/8 of an inch (16mm)
Ø16mm
D3+
DESERT 12% UV-B / D3 FOREST 6% UV-B
D3+
DESERT 12% UV-B LAMP D3 FOREST 6% UV-B LAMP
n Day Geckos
n Iguanas
n Chameleons
n Water Dragons
Forest species should be kept under an appropriate
sized 6% UV-B D3 lamp, which contains ample
levels of UV-B radiation for such species.
Desert reptile species require relatively high
concentrations of UV-B light and so should be
kept under a 12% UV-B D3+
Reptile Lamp.
n Bearded Dragons
n Blue-tongued Skink
n Frilled Lizard
n Uromastyx
n Tortoises and Freshwater Turtles
n Agamids
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T5 FLUORESCENT LAMPS
PRODUCT D3+ DESERT LAMPS
T5 VERSUS T8 T5 VERSUS T8
BENEFITS D3 FOREST LAMPSSPECIES
ELECTRONIC CONTROLLER
PRO VIVARIUM CANOPY
SLIMLINE LUMINAIRE
T5
T5
T5
• Complete with ULTRA SEAL®
lampholders and brackets
• Independent lamp circuits – if one lamp fails the other will
continue to run
• IP67 waterproof controller and lampholder
• Incorporates an electronic ballast designed for use with high
output T5/J5 lamps
• Mini plug and socket connector on lamp holder leads, allows
the lamp holders to be detached from main unit
• Designed to attach above mesh
• Sturdy black aluminum housing
• High performance aluminium reflector
• Waterproof (IP67) so can be used in conjunction with
misting and rain systems
• Purpose built for wooden vivariums terrariums
• Includes high output D3+ T5 Lamp
• All-in-one design includes ballast, lampholders and reflector
• No messy cables – single mains lead
LAMP REFLECTORS T5
• Increases light output into the vivarium or terrarium
• Maximises the light in your tank
• Made from a sturdy aluminium
• Available in all lengths from 24W, 39W and 54W
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Code Energy kWh/1000
FD3P24T5 A 26
FD3P39T5 A+ 44
FD3P54T5 A+ 60
FD324T5 A 26
FD339T5 A+ 44
FD354T5 A+ 60
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5. Sleeping quarters of the Komodo Dragon enclosure, London Zoo. Durrell Mountain Chicken. Cotton Topped Marmosets at Shuttleworth College, Robyn Meehan.
Crocodiles of the World.
Code
Enclosure
height
Bird Primate / Mammal Amphibian Forest Reptile Desert Reptile
ASZ01
8’+
(Depending on species
and in over 10’ high) X X
ASZ02 X X (Ideal for deep forest/low
UVB dwellers)
ASZ03 X
ASZ04 (Suitable for large
Iguanids)
ASZ01
8’ under
(Maybe useful for
Phyllomedusa sp) X
ASZ02 X X X
ASZ03
(Use light and shade
method per species to
ensure wild re-creation)*
ASZ04
(Use light and shade
method per species to
ensure wild re-creation)
* Do not use in enclosures of 5’ or under.
1440mm
400mm
75mm
Code Lamp Description Dimensions
ASZ01 6 x 54W D3 6% UVB Forest Lamps 1440 x 400 x 75mm
ASZ02 3 x 54W D3 6% UVB Forest Lamps / 3 x 54W Freshwater Pro Lamps 1440 x 400 x 75mm
ASZ03 6 x 54W D3 12% UVB Desert Lamps 1440 x 400 x 75mm
ASZ04 3 x 54W D3 12% UVB Desert Lamps / 3 x 54W D3 6% UVB Forest Lamps 1440 x 400 x 75mm
Choice of any lamp configuration. Full spectrum, D3 or D3+ or a mix.
n REPTILES
n AMPHIBIANS
n BIRDS
n PRIMATES
n LARGE MAMMALS
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This is one powerful fitting and has a usable UVB
range of over 10 feet from the unit.
Hand made in the UK and using all of the very
finest components available this unit will not only
last a lifetime but it is by far the most powerful
system, providing high potency light and energy
from light over a vast area available.
The SuperZooT5 is IP67 totally waterproof, made
from powder coated aluminium to prevent rusting
and can be fitted with any arrangement of lamps.
This is a powerful product that will help to reduce
energy consumption and increase the amount of
UVB available to animals in large enclosures.
n Built in the UK, custom made to order
n Extremely energy efficient
n Lights an area of nearly 8’ (2.4m) square and
10’ depth (3m)
n Completely waterproof to IP67 standard
n Provided with High Power T5 Fluorescent Lamps
n Outer casing finished in black powder coating
to help disguise it from view
n Solid aluminium construction
n Biaza approved
ZOOBAR T5
SUPERZOO T5www.arcadia-reptile.com/superzoo-t5/
PRODUCT BENEFITS UV INDEX ISO-IRRADIANCE SPECIES
6 x T5 D3+ 12% UVB Reptile Lamp
54 Watt 16mm diam 1150mm tubes
6 x T5 D3 6% UVB Reptile Lamp
54 Watt 16mm diam 1150mm tubes
3 x T5 D3 6% UVB Reptile Lamp 3 x Freshwater Pro 6600K
54 Watt 16mm diam 1150mm tubes
UV Index iso-irradiance diagram (spread pattern)
of lamps tested 03.07.2013 after 110hrs burn
UV Index iso-irradiance diagram (spread pattern)
of lamps tested 01.09.2013 after 110hrs burn
UV Index iso-irradiance diagram (spread pattern)
of lamps tested 02.09.2013 after 115hrs burn
The shape of the UVB beam from a lamp, and the
UVB gradient which it creates,are very important.
The beam must be wide enough for the reptile to
place most, if not all of its body within the zone
of effective UVB radiation at a suitable basking
distance.
An iso-irradiance chart (‘spread chart’, as seen
below) was therefore plotted for the unit, for each
of the three combinations of tubes in the trial,
using a Solarmeter 6.5 UV Index Meter.
n Built in the UK, custom made to order
n Ideal for use over mesh topped enclosures or to
be suspended with the hanging kit (included)
inside of a large enclosure.
n Produce usable basking area
n Suited to lower light level species and high light
level species in smaller Zoological enclosures,
n Completely waterproof IP67
n Comes complete with the lamps, in 39W
(860mm) and 54W (1144mm) lengths
ZooBar is a scaled down version of the SuperZoo,
equipped with all of the required, flicker free
electronics, two point adjustable hanging kit,
reflector and lamps (D3, D3+
, full spectrum and
Freshwater Pro for plant growth).
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6. n High Light and UVB levels
n Flicker free
n Very energy efficient
n Easy internal fitting
n Waterproof
n Produces a targeted flood of UV enabling the
keeper to set a photo-gradient
n Allows the proper production and use of the
D3 cycle
n Balanced UVA and UVB output and a natural
daylight colour
n Ideal for shallow vivaria for Desert species
and tall vivaria for arboreal species. See our
lighting guide for info
n Can be used horizontally or vertically to
obtain the area of emission required
n Eliminates Metabolic Bone Disorder
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Over the last 5 years reptile lighting science has
grown and evolved and allowed the keeping and
breeding of captive reptiles to become easier
and more productive. Arcadia Reptile have led
the world in designing the very best “Solar re-
creation” systems and pioneered True High
Output T5 technology.
The Arcadia Reptile UV Flood uses state of
the art electronics to provide a flicker free and
highly energy efficient source of lighting. High
Output Compact lighting enables keepers to
use a true High Output source of lighting in
smaller enclosures than ever before and as
a supplementary “boosting zone” in larger
enclosures.
The D3 UV Basking lamp is a high performance
lamp providing UVB, UVA visible light and heat
from a single lamp.
Designed as a basking lamp for larger vivaria in
which the reptile has sufficient room to move
into and out of the basking area to regulate its
temperature.
It is recommended that vivariums over 600mm
in length, that a high output T5 lamp is used
alongside these UV rich basking spots.
This then opens up the graduated power zones
and allows the animals to decide when and
where to bask and assimilate the power that it
requires at that moment.
UV INDEX UV INDEXPRODUCT PRODUCTBENEFITS BENEFITS
24W UV FLOOD LAMP
There is also a highly adjustable stand that can
be purchased which will allow the fitting to be
safely used over tortoise tables.
D3 BASKING LAMPwww.arcadia-reptile.com/d3-uv-basking-lamp
CERAMIC LAMP HOLDER CERAMIC CLAMP LAMPSE27 E27
• Securely holds compact lamps into the vivarium
• Screw fit onto surfaces or attach to glass with sealant
• Multi-directional clamp with detachable protective mesh cover
• Available in 140mm and 200mm diameter sizes
n Provides UVB, UVA visible light Infrared
(heat) energy from a single lamp
n Important for reptiles development and health
n Aids the synthesis of Vitamin D3
n Helps prevent metabolic bone disease
n Stimulates reproduction
n Standard E27 fitting
n No external ballast required
D3 UV BASKING LAMP
RelativeSpectralPower
Wavelength (nm)
SMA80E27 80 Watt
SMA100E27 100 Watt
SMA160E27 160 Watt
20
15
10
8
6
4
2
1
0.5
UV FLOOD LAMPwww.arcadia-reptile.com/uv-flood-lamp
Code Description Watt Length UV-B UV-A kelvin Rated
A1JB0144R UV Flood 24W 360mm 12% 30% 7000K IP67
FD3PC24E 24W Replacement Compact Lamp
A015 Fully Adjustable Light Stand
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26 kWh/1000h
Code Description Watt Hours Temp Fitting
SMA80E27 ‘Mini’ D3 Basking Lamp 80W 5,000h 4,000K E27
SMA100E27 D3 Basking Lamp 100W 6,000h 4,000K E27
SMA160E27 D3 Basking Lamp 160W 6,000h 4,200K E27
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JUNGLE DAWN
TM
LEDwww.arcadia-reptile.com/jungle-dawn-led
THE ARCADIA JUNGLE DAWN LED IS A
FULL SPECTRUM LED PLANT GROWTH
LAMP WITH PROVEN RESULTS.
This energy efficient product emits light at 6.5K
kelvin which is commonly thought of as the
colour of natural sunlight. Specifically designed
for explosive plant growth and great colour
rendition of plants and animals in mind.
Using a quality chip full of high grade LEDs
set into a “Flood” design this lamp really does
power light right into the depths of any planted
terrarium where this light is required most and
even through a mesh.
Also to work alongside the Arcadia Reptile range
of UVB lamps to increase the amount of visible
light and to provide live plants with all of the
light that they need to grow at incredible rates.
PRODUCT FEATURES LIGHT OUTPUT
PAR LEVELS
6,500K UV-A UV-B
n High light levels at correct wavelengths for
powerful plant growth
n 6.5K Kelvin rating to simulate natural daylight
n Designed in the United States for optimum
plant growth results
n Emits less heat with the metal heat sink
radiating the heat backwards out of the fitting
n Wide beam angle of 120º
n Perfect to use alongside other UVB emitting
lamps
n Solid metal construction for long life span
n Low power consumption
n Universal E27 Screw fitting
n Can be rotated by 300 degrees to be focussed
on a specific area without breaking the
electrical supply
Code Watt Lumens
kWh/
1,000h
PAR
AJD09 9W 800lm 7 380
AJD13 13W 1000lm 9 380
AJD22 22W 1800lm 16 855
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Jungle Dawn is perfect for use in or over all Amphibian and
Invert setups and especially those in which live plants are
grown. It can also be used with Day Geckos, Crested Geckos,
Chameleons, Snakes, and all other reptiles and amphibians
where a high quality non UV emitting light is required.
100mm 380 PAR / 35 Klux
135 PAR / 12 Klux
75 PAR / 6.5 Klux
31 PAR / 3.4 Klux
200mm
300mm
400mm
(taken in air)
120º
The 9W Jungle Dawn LED has the equivalent
PAR levels to 3 x 24W High Output T5 D3+
Desert
Compact Lamps.
D3+
DESERT LAMP JUNGLE DAWN LED
3 x 24W 9W
9W
=
High Lux and PAR ratings
THE IMPORTANCE OF ULTRA VIOLET LIGHT
Bird lighting is one of those products that if fitted
properly shows results almost immediately. As
soon as the lamp is switched on you will generally
see the birds become more animated. In the case
of song birds the cocks usually break-out into
spontaneous song. As a test I have never yet
encountered a cock canary that is out of song,
not to start singing again within a few hours of
the provision of an avian UV lamp provided in the
correct way.
Cock whydahs bounce up and down and display
within seconds, parrots will be drawn to a lamp
and actively bask under it.They will typically open
their wings and ruffle the breast feathers to allow
exposure of the rays to their skin. Bare-faced birds
will sometimes blush. It really is amazing!
Most household lamps emit a very small amount
of UVA. Unfortunately, the percentage of UVA
that these lamps emit is not enough to cause
a reaction in a bird. If the total output of light,
including invisible light, is called 100 per cent,
we at Arcadia recommend that 12 per cent of
the total should be UVA.All lamps have inherent
limitations, and UVA and UVB does not travel
very far from its source.
So, it is no use simply fitting a Bird Lamp in
the ceiling of a birdroom. The birds need to
be able to position themselves quite closely
to the lamp to be able to utilise the emissions
properly. Safety is the key and as we all know
parrots have large powerful beaks. All lighting
equipment should be fitted safely and out of the
way of the bird’s reach.
It is vital that we do not confuse full spectrum
lamps that have a pleasing natural daylight
colour with UV-emitting full spectrum lamps –
they are totally different! UVA and UVB cannot
pass through glass or plastics these materials
block these wavelengths, even aviary mesh will
slightly reduce the bird’s ability to obtain and
absorb these wavelengths.
Arcadia has pioneered further ground
breaking research and photography of a
whole host of species when illuminated
with ultraviolet light.
This could give us an indication of the
sexes and mate selection in monomorphic
species and may even help us understand
wild food selection.
FEATHERS ACTUALLY
FLUORESCE UNDER A
UVA SOURCE
Birds use UVA in the way that they view the
world. This is called Tetrachromacy, which is
the term used to describe the addition of the
all important fourth cone cell in the eye of
birds, reptiles and some fish.
This fourth cone cell allows the bird to see
wavelengths of light that humans simply
cannot see i.e far into red and blue and also
into the ultra violet wavelength.
UVA is described as the wavelengths of light
ranging between 320nm and 400nms.
This wavelength is not short enough to start
the D3 cycle on its own but has many other
reported positive effects in and around birds
and reptiles.
A balanced natural provision of the correct
UVA wavelengths will not only allow
the animal to view the world in a more
natural way but has been linked to a better
feeding response, a more constructive social
behavioral pattern and is now also starting
to be linked to the production of certain
hormones and chemical responses in the
brain.
A fully illuminated photoperiod including
UVA has also been shown to aid in beneficial
preening and daily cleaning.
UVA AND TETRACHROMATS
All images © Copyright to Arcadia Products and Adam Hough Photography
In an effort to try to see any of the reported fluorescent patches on
birds Arcadia has undertaken an extensive project with expert animal
photographer Adam Hough to take these UV Images.
The objective is to document any differences between the sexes, especially
in monomorphic species and as they age.
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8. 14 15
LINEAR LAMPS
Code Watt Length UV-B UV-A Fitting lumens (lm) kWh/1000
FB08 8W 300mm 2.4% 12% T5 Ø16mm 400lm 9
FB15 15W 450mm 2.4% 12% T8 Ø26mm 600lm 19
FB18 18W 600mm 2.4% 12% T8 Ø26mm 900lm 22
FB30 30W 900mm 2.4% 12% T8 Ø26mm 1700lm 36
FB36 36W 1200mm 2.4% 12% T8 Ø26mm 2300lm 43
FB58 58W 1500mm 2.4% 12% T8 Ø26mm 3700lm 68
COMPACT LAMP
FBC20X 20W 2.4% 12% E27 400lm 9
A++
A+
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n Recreates UV exposure for domestic birds
n Promotes vitamin synthesis
n Restores natural vision
n Produces excellent natural colours and
iridescence
n Improves feeding and breeding behavior
n Full colour spectrum
n Emulates natural sunlight
n Colour range results in a high quality light,
unlike it's competitors which generally
favor just the blue range
FULL
SPECTRUM
BIRD 2.4% UV-B LAMP
FLUORESCENT LAMPS
COLOUR SPECTRUMFEATURES
Code:ADBH
COMPACT LAMP HOLDER
CERAMIC LAMP HOLDER
E27
E27
Code:A1LS0144N
PARROT PRO UV FLOODwww.arcadia-bird.com/parrot-pro-uv-floodwww.arcadia-bird.com/fluorescent-bird-lamps
BENEFITS
Code Description Watt Length UV-B UV-A Diameter Rated
A1JB0144B UV Flood 24W 360mm 2.4% 12% 2G11 IP67
FBC24E 24W Replacement Compact Lamp
A015 Fully Adjustable Light Stand
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26 kWh/1000h
n Provides all of the UVA and UVB that birds
require to flourish in captivity.
n Project usable UV over a wider area and
further into a cage than any other bird lamp.
n Electronically ballasted, this means that it is
safe for birds sensitive eyes.
n Provides all of the UVB over a focusable area
that birds need to produce and use vitamin
D3.
n Includes High Output Lamp.
n Easy to fit and waterproof.
n Optional multipurpose lighting stand also
available.*
End-on viewpoint -ISO Irradiance Chart
ULTRA-VIOLET INDEX
cm
cm
24W UV FLOOD LAMP
UV Flood on display, Select Pet Centre, Sundridge, Kent.Think Parrots - Hyacinth Macaws White Quaker Parakeets at Japanese Koi Company
Birds can suffer from chronic D3 deficiency which
can lead to a critical lack of Calcium which can lead
to bone density issues and even feather plucking.
We call this MBD (Metabolic Bone disease).
UVB is used by birds to manufacture safely within
their own bodies vitamin D3 which is the catalyst
to good Calcium assimilation, storage and use.
Being Tetrachromatic, birds are able to see a
reported 100 million colours from deep violet
right the way through to the far red wavelengths.
This has been show to effect food and mate
selection and could also help with maintaining
a stress free and more natural surroundings in
which the birds can live.
5800K 5800K
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