Bo Lights LED BAR UVB 6% 24W 60 cm

BO LED BAR UV – LED lighting with UVA and UVB radiation for terrariums

BO LED BAR UV is a special LED light developed for illuminating terrariums with reptiles and amphibians. It combines visible light, UVA and UVB radiation, allowing you to create lighting conditions that match the biological needs of kept animals.

UVA radiation contributes to visual perception in many day-active reptiles and can influence their natural behavior. UVB radiation enables vitamin D3 synthesis in the skin, which is important for proper calcium metabolism and healthy skeletal development.

Thanks to its elongated design, easy installation, and ability to be interconnected, BO LED BAR UV provides a practical lighting solution for individual terrariums as well as larger breeding setups.

UVA and UVB radiation tailored to your animals' needs

Different species of reptiles and amphibians have different requirements for ultraviolet radiation intensity. These requirements are primarily related to their natural habitat, daily activity, and how they utilize sunlight.

When choosing a light and its placement, it is therefore important to consider the specific species being kept.

UV radiation intensity varies depending on distance from the source, measurement position, and any obstacles between the lamp and the animal. For proper adjustment, we recommend monitoring UV index (UVI) with an appropriate measuring device.

The terrarium should always provide shaded areas where animals can retreat as needed.

Main advantages

• UVA and UVB radiation: Provides ultraviolet radiation essential for the biological needs of many reptile species.

• LED technology: A modern solution for terrarium lighting.

• Elongated design: Allows lighting a larger area than conventional point light sources.

• Easy installation: Can be mounted to the terrarium ceiling or placed on a ventilation grid.

• Interconnection capability: Individual lights can be wired in series according to their power consumption and manufacturer instructions.

• Adaptation to kept species: Appropriate UV radiation intensity can be adjusted by selecting the right light variant and its distance from animals.

• Regular light cycle: Suitable for operation with a set day-night cycle.

Easy installation and interconnection capability

The BO LED BAR UV light can be mounted to the terrarium ceiling using the supplied mounting kit or placed on a suitable ventilation grid.

Do not place the light above a glass cover, as ordinary glass blocks most UVB radiation and significantly reduces the effectiveness of UV lighting.

Individual LED bars can also be interconnected. Depending on the power consumption of the specific variant, it is usually possible to connect 6–8 units in one circuit, but always in accordance with the manufacturer's technical instructions and permitted electrical load.

This option is particularly practical for breeders with multiple terrariums who want to create an organized lighting setup.

Recommended usage

For most day-active reptile species, a light cycle of approximately 10–12 hours daily is commonly used, but the specific duration should be adjusted to the kept species and possibly the season.

When installing, we recommend following these guidelines:

• Choose an appropriate UV lighting variant based on the biological needs of the kept species.

• Adjust lamp distance from animals to achieve the required UV radiation intensity.

• Regularly monitor UV index (UVI) values.

• Ensure the possibility of shade shelters.

• Maintain a regular day-night cycle.

• Protect the light and electrical connections from water and excessive humidity.

Warning: The mere presence of UVA and UVB radiation does not guarantee that the light provides appropriate intensity for every species. What matters are the actual measured values and the requirements of the kept animals.

Technical specifications

• Product: BO LED BAR UV

• Type: LED light with ultraviolet radiation

• Spectrum: visible light, UVA and UVB

• Purpose: terrariums for reptiles and amphibians

• Installation: mounting kit or suitable ventilation grid

• Interconnection capability: yes, according to technical parameters of the specific variant

• Typical light cycle: 10–12 hours daily

• Use above glass: not suitable due to UVB radiation blocking

• Mounting kit: included in package

Specific power consumption, dimensions, UVA/UVB values, and recommended distance from animals may vary depending on the light variant.

Safety warnings

• Do not look directly into the UV radiation source for extended periods.

• Maintain a safe distance between the light and animals.

• Do not connect or disconnect electrical components in the presence of water.

• Do not manipulate the light while it is connected to the electrical network.

• If the light malfunctions, disconnect it immediately.

• Use the product only in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.

BO LED BAR UV provides a practical way to ensure UVA and UVB lighting for your terrarium. Thanks to its simple installation and ability to interconnect multiple units, it is suitable for individual tanks as well as larger breeding setups, provided the specific variant provides UV radiation matching the needs of your kept animals.