LED lamp for a terrarium

This slim LED lamp is intended for keepers of tropical terraria who want to replace incandescent bulbs with a low-power light source. Its 9 x 13 x 0.9 cm body allows it to be placed in gaps between stacked enclosures, and its touch pad controller lets the keeper set day, night and full-power light without changing the lamp.

Why it matters

• The 6 W power draw is lower than that of a typical incandescent bulb, which reduces electricity use in a setup that runs daily.
• Three operating modes are available: day mode switches on only the 24 white 6500K diodes, night mode switches on only the 6 blue 465 nm diodes to give moonlight-like illumination, and full power mode uses all diodes together.
• Light intensity can be adjusted in every mode, so the output can be matched to the enclosure and its inhabitants, and day and night cycles or seasonal changes can be simulated from one controller.
• The aluminium housing is described by the manufacturer as impact resistant and as a means of cooling the lamp, and the lamp is rated for operation under extremely high humidity.

Specifications

• Power consumption: 6 W
• Lamp dimensions: 9 x 13 x 0.9 cm
• Weight: 0.3 kg
• White diodes: 24 pcs, 6500K
• Blue diodes: 6 pcs, 465 nm
• Power cable length: 1 m
• Controller-to-lamp cable length: 1.8 m
• Controller: touch pad, with day, night and full power modes and adjustable intensity

What it works with

The lamp is designed for tropical terrarium setups, where it can be installed inside the enclosure, on its outside, or in the space between stacked terraria. Its 6500K white light is described by the manufacturer as suitable for photosynthesis, which is relevant for keepers who grow live plants in the enclosure. The 1.8 m controller cable gives flexibility in where the controller is placed relative to the lamp.