UVB & Lighting

T5 UVB fixtures and bulbs matched to each species' Ferguson zone.

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Premium Pick

Arcadia ShadeDweller ProT5 7% UVB Kit

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Arcadia ShadeDweller ProT5 7% UVB Kit

A low-output UVB kit designed for crepuscular species — gives leopard geckos safe, beneficial UV exposure.

Best for: Healthy D3 synthesis without overexposure

Species-correct UV strength
High-quality German bulbs
Slim, linkable fixture

$60–$80

Recommended for: Leopard Gecko

Our Pick

Arcadia Jungle Dawn LED Bar (12")

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Arcadia Jungle Dawn LED Bar (12")

A compact daylight LED that brings out the gecko's true colors and lights the enclosure without adding heat.

Best for: Daytime viewing and plant growth

Brings out natural coloration
Low energy, no heat
Linkable with UVB fixtures

$35–$50

Recommended for: Leopard Gecko

Premium Pick

Arcadia ShadeDweller Arboreal 2.4% UVB

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Arcadia ShadeDweller Arboreal 2.4% UVB

Gentle arboreal UVB tuned for shade-dwelling climbers — supports D3 without stressing nocturnal geckos.

Best for: Safe UV for crepuscular climbers

Species-appropriate output
Compact fixture
Noticeable activity boost

$55–$75

Recommended for: Crested Gecko

Our Pick

Arcadia Jungle Dawn LED Bar (18")

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Arcadia Jungle Dawn LED Bar (18")

A plant-growing daylight LED that keeps live pothos and bromeliads thriving in a humid crested gecko setup.

Best for: Live plant growth and vivid color

Drives lush plant growth
Boosts ambient humidity
Linkable with UVB

$40–$55

Recommended for: Crested Gecko

Premium Pick

Arcadia ShadeDweller Arboreal 2.4% UVB

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Arcadia ShadeDweller Arboreal 2.4% UVB

Gentle arboreal UVB tuned for shade-dwelling climbers — supports D3 synthesis in gargoyle geckos without overexposing a crepuscular species.

Best for: Safe UV for crepuscular climbers

Species-appropriate output
Compact fixture
Supports natural behavior

$55–$75

Recommended for: Gargoyle Gecko

Our Pick

Arcadia Jungle Dawn LED Bar (18")

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Arcadia Jungle Dawn LED Bar (18")

A plant-growing daylight LED that keeps live pothos and bromeliads lush in a humid gargoyle setup and brings out their mottled colors.

Best for: Live plant growth and vivid color

Drives lush plant growth
Boosts ambient humidity
Linkable with UVB

$40–$55

Recommended for: Gargoyle Gecko

Best Overall

Arcadia ProT5 6% Forest UVB Kit

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Arcadia ProT5 6% Forest UVB Kit

Forest-zone UVB that matches a tokay's dappled rainforest canopy — supports calcium metabolism in a species that basks in filtered light.

Best for: Correct UVB for a canopy dweller

Species-appropriate Ferguson zone
Reliable 12-month output
Slim profile

$70–$95

Recommended for: Tokay Gecko

Our Pick

Arcadia Jungle Dawn LED Bar (18")

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Arcadia Jungle Dawn LED Bar (18")

A plant-growing LED that keeps the live foliage in a tokay's humid planted cage lush — dense cover reduces stress in this shy, territorial species.

Best for: Live plants and dense cover

Drives lush plant growth
Boosts ambient humidity
Linkable with UVB

$40–$55

Recommended for: Tokay Gecko

Best Overall

Arcadia ProT5 6% Forest UVB Kit

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Arcadia ProT5 6% Forest UVB Kit

Day geckos are diurnal baskers (Ferguson Zone 2–3) that need real UVB to synthesize D3 — this forest-strength T5 kit is the correct output for a Madagascar canopy dweller.

Best for: Correct UVB for a diurnal basker

Species-correct Ferguson zone
Reliable 12-month output
Slim profile

$70–$95

Recommended for: Giant Day Gecko

Our Pick

Arcadia Jungle Dawn LED Bar (18")

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Arcadia Jungle Dawn LED Bar (18")

A bright plant-growing LED that keeps live bromeliads and pothos thriving — day geckos drink from water droplets on well-lit leaves, so bright light supports hydration too.

Best for: Live plants and drinking surfaces

Drives lush plant growth
Bright leaves trigger drinking
Linkable with UVB

$40–$55

Recommended for: Giant Day Gecko

Premium Pick

Arcadia ShadeDweller Arboreal 2.4% UVB

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Arcadia ShadeDweller Arboreal 2.4% UVB

Gentle arboreal UVB tuned for shade-dwelling climbers — supports D3 synthesis in Leachianus without overexposing a crepuscular species.

Best for: Safe UV for a large crepuscular climber

Species-appropriate output
Compact fixture
Supports natural behavior

$55–$75

Recommended for: Leachianus Gecko

Premium Pick

Arcadia ShadeDweller Arboreal 2.4% UVB

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Arcadia ShadeDweller Arboreal 2.4% UVB

Gentle arboreal UVB tuned for shade-dwelling climbers — supports D3 synthesis in Chahoua without overexposing a crepuscular species.

Best for: Safe UV for crepuscular climbers

Species-appropriate output
Compact fixture
Supports natural behavior

$55–$75

Recommended for: Chahoua Gecko

Premium Pick

Arcadia ShadeDweller ProT5 7% UVB Kit

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Arcadia ShadeDweller ProT5 7% UVB Kit

A low-output UVB kit designed for crepuscular species — gives African fat-tailed geckos safe, beneficial UV exposure for natural D3 synthesis.

Best for: Healthy D3 synthesis without overexposure

Species-correct UV strength
High-quality German bulbs
Slim, linkable fixture

$60–$80

Recommended for: African Fat-Tailed Gecko