Arcadia 12% Desert D3 reptile lamp T8 18W 600 mm

D3+ Desert.
High UV-B content of 12% to support vitamin D3 synthesis in desert reptiles.

A full spectrum fluorescent lamp designed to simulate as closely as possible the spectrum of natural sunlight.
This includes UV-A and high levels of UV-B.

• High light output.
• Long service life, lifespan of 12 months before a change is needed
• Made in Germany by the experts of the world
• Produces excellent natural colors
• Flicker free (T5)

UV-B 12%
UV-A 30%
Kelvin (T8) 6600K / (T5) 7000K
Diameter T8 Ø26mm / T5 Ø16mm

Acadia Reptile D3 and D3+ T8 lamps are specially designed with animal health in mind.
We are proud to have the highest efficiency T8 lamps in the world in 6% and 12% UVB.
Safe levels of UV-B for a year

All our UVB percentages are measured as part of the total light output of the lamp and after all important first 100 hours of light output.
You can rest assured that by using Arcadia Reptile D3 and D3+ lamps, you are delivering the very best in T8 technology.
Arcadia Reptile D3 and D3+ UVB lamps are effective for an entire year and keep your animal in top condition.
Replicates typical daylight

Arcadia Reptile T8 D3 and D3+ lamps have high UV-A efficiency (30%) and provide all the elements so important for reptile well-being. As full-spectrum lamps, they help simulate sunlight.
This provides high color rendering for better viewing of your reptiles and their environment.
The color temperature of 6,500K mimics typical daylight conditions.

Ultraviolet Index
Distance T5 UVI T8 UVI
300mm / 12" 5-6 3-4
400mm / 16" 3-4 2-3

Spectral power distribution (SPD)

Wavelength (nm)

T5 Fluorescent lamp - Diameter Ø16mm
Code Watt Length
RFD3P24T5 24W 550mm / 22″
RFD3P39T5 39W 850mm / 34″
RFD3P54T5 54W 1150mm / 46″

T8 Fluorescent Lamp - Diameter Ø26mm
Code Watt Length
RFD3P14 14W 360mm / 15″
RFD3P15 15W 450mm / 18″
RFD3P18 18W 600mm / 24″
RFD3P25 25W 750mm / 30″
RFD3P30 30W 900mm / 36″
RFD3P36 36W 1200mm / 48″
RFD3P38 38W 1050mm / 42″

UV is only potent for 1 year, be warned when a replacement is needed....