Exo Terra Compact Fluoro Light Unit 45cm

The Exo Terra Compact Fluoro Light Unit 45 cm is a dedicated canopy/light-fixture designed for terrariums and vivariums — a stylish and efficient way to house compact fluorescent or low-wattage incandescent bulbs over your enclosure. Compatible with a wide range of bulbs (including full-spectrum, UVB and daylight types), this fixture is ideal for mixed plant + reptile/amphibian setups or high-quality botanical display vivariums

Key Features & Benefits

• Wide coverage canopy (45 cm length): Provides even, broad light distribution across medium-sized enclosures, ideal for planted backgrounds and active animals.

• Bulb flexibility: Fits one or more compact fluorescent or low-wattage incandescent bulbs (maximum ~26 W) — letting you choose the light/UV combination best suited to your display.

• Built-in high-efficiency reflector: The interior reflector improves light efficiency and helps direct light/UV output into the enclosure rather than wasted upwards.

• Accessory-friendly sliding rim: A dedicated rim on the canopy lets you slide in additional monitoring gear (thermometer, hygrometer, thermostat/hygrostat) for superior environmental control.

• Easy installation & clean aesthetic: The canopy is made for straightforward mounting atop compatible glass terrariums and presents clean lines to suit premium display setups.

Ideal Use Cases

• Plant-rich terrariums: Use this unit to create bright, visually-rich environments where plants thrive under good visible light and your reptiles/amphibians have full daylight ambience.

• Mixed display setups: Perfect for your brand’s focus (e.g., “Perth Plant People”) where live plants and animal welfare are paired — it supports both aesthetics (plants, foliage, textures) and functional lighting for animal health.

• Mid-sized enclosures: The 45 cm length covers popular terrarium widths, making it a great fit for standardized setups or custom-build rigs.

• Upgrade/retrofit lighting systems: If you currently have inadequate lighting or need to elevate your display to showcase richer colours, better growth and more even illumination, this fixture delivers versatility.

Specification Snapshot

• Length: 45 cm (approx. 17.7″)

• Dimensions: ~45 × 20 × 9 cm (W × D × H) per retailer specs.

• Compatible bulb type: Compact fluorescent or low-wattage incandescent, up to approx. 26 W maximum.

• Built-in reflector & accessory rim included.

• Model/SKU: PT 2226 (45 cm version) among the series.

Why This Matters for Your Setup

When you’re crafting a high-end display — combining live tropical plants, textured substrates, naturalistic décor and live reptile/amphibian residents — lighting is a major component. This light unit gives you the flexibility to tailor your lighting regime (e.g., combining daylight, UVB, basking lights) while maintaining neat aesthetics and efficient space use. The built-in reflector helps maximize output, and the accessory rim keeps monitoring tools discreetly integrated. For your plant-and-animal hybrid setups, it ensures everything from foliage colour, plant growth, animal activity levels and ambient display appeal are elevated.

Usage Tips & Best Practice

• Match bulbs to your habitat goals: Decide whether your enclosure prioritises plant growth (use full‐spectrum daylight bulbs), UV exposure (use UVB bulbs), or both; this canopy allows combination of compact fluorescents.

• Check fixture clearance: Ensure the canopy fits securely on or over your terrarium (remember the 45 × 20 × 9 cm size) and that internal height allows appropriate bulb-to-animal/plant distances.

• Use the reflector wisely: Position the canopy so the built-in reflector directs light/UV toward the zones where you need it most (e.g., basking rock, plant canopies).

• Mount monitoring gear: Use the sliding rim feature to add thermometer/hygrometer or thermostat/hygrostat sensors to maintain ideal habitat conditions without visual clutter.

• Keep it clean: Periodically dust/clean the canopy and reflector surface to ensure maximum light transmission and reflectivity — important in display setups where clarity matters.