Reptile Zoo Catalogue

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REPTILE, AMPHIBIAN & BIRD SPECIESLIGHTING SOLUTIONS FOR

ZOO 2015 CATALOGUE

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QUALITY, MEASURABILITY, WILD RE-CREATION AND DEDICATION TO IMPROVING WELFAREThese are the four headings that we would use to describe the commitment of Arcadia Reptile towards animal welfare.

As a company we believe in good scientific research that can be used to engineer the very finest solar re-creation systems in the world. As a group of animal welfare professionals ourselves we simply cannot leave the provision of solar energy to chance any longer. A “Put a lamp in somewhere and it will be ok” attitude is contrary to our goals and ethics.

We are passionate believers in the principles of “wild re-creation” and allowing every given species to self-regulate as nature intended and to the parameters of the wild animal in a safe and measured way. We are convinced that the full implementation of the “light and shade method” is a key to improving both animal health and wellbeing and increase the numbers of captive bred species.

We also offer peace of mind to keepers, every UV producing product that we list will have

had a minimum of a year in R&D and will have been independently tested alongside our own in-house tests to ensure that every single product delivers on our high expectations. We are also proud to announce that all Arcadia Reptile branded lamps come with a 12 month guarantee. This guarantee not only covers lamp failure but also its output in terms of UV energy. We guarantee that our lamps will be upper index potent for this whole period*

We are therefore delighted to present to you our range of Arcadia Reptile Solar re-creation systems. These include our handmade range of SuperZooT5 and ZooBar fittings which have been specifically designed with some of the world’s finest Zoos and zoological professionals to be able to deliver a quantity of power, over an area that has never been possible before.

As one reptile fanatic to another I would like to welcome you personally to our “Revolution in reptile care”.

* based on using the correct control system for 8-10 hours a day.

D3 CYCLE

METABOLIC BONE DISORDER

LIGHTING REPTILES / MAMMALS

REPTILE KEEPING GUIDES

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The D3 Cycle is a chemical and hormonal change in the body of an animal, which goes on to produce vitamin D3. This is a biological process that is dependent on many external factors including access to ....

Arcadia Reptile are delighted to announce the release of two brand new titles, Guide to MBD and its elimination in captivity and Guide To Reptile And Amphibian Nutrition ....

A dedicated measure of High Output T5 Lighting allows for the first time the safe and effective re-creating of these solar outputs and mixed with a full and varied diet we can now expect to see the Eradication of MBD in captive animals ....

Not only do reptiles (and their owners) need light to be able to see around the vivarium, but light - specifically ultra-violet light, is also essential for many reptiles development and health .....

High Output Compact Lamp, flicker free and highly energy efficient source of lighting.

D3 UV FLOOD P10

A full spectrum LED plant growth lamp with proven results.

D3 BASKING LAMP P11High performance lamp providing UVB, UVA visible light and heat from a single lamp.

ZOO BAR P9Dual lamp unit, equipped with flicker free controller, hanging kit, reflector and T5 lamps.

SUPERZOO T5 UNIT P8Powerful lighting unit, reducing energy consumption and increase the amount of UVB available to animals in large enclosures.

T5 FLUORESCENT LAMP P6Complete UV light unit with Extra High Output D3+ 24 Watt Compact Lamp.

JUNGLE DAWN LED P12

NO MATTER WHAT THE SPECIES YOUR ZOO IS WORKING WITH, WE CAN HELP. Arcadia has a full and effective range of UV emitting products that can be tailored for use with every species from an Elephant to an Elephant Shrew and every species in between.

We have a wide range of suitable products for every species, the Arcadia Reptile SuperZooT5, ZooBar, D3 Basking Lamp, Jungle Dawn LED and UV FLOOD systems are all Zoological favourites already. We will work with you to provide solar perfection per enclosure.

“Do you worry that your large zoological species maybe falling short in terms of solar exposure through the winter months when the solar index is low or when they are being kept inside? We can help to rebalance their wild requirements.”

REPTILE & AMPHIBIAN / ZOO CATALOGUE 2015 REPTILE & MAMMAL LIGHTING

This X-ray is from a female green iguana, historically they suffer with Ca depletion in captivity which leads to MBD. These animals come from a very high index area of the world and have evolved an inbuilt protection from the sun in the form of a thick skin. In the past reptile brands have assumed that these species require a less powerful system as they have this protection. But MBD occurs at scary amounts.

This thinking is fundamentally wrong. If an animal has taken millions of years to evolve to thrive in its wild environment and has as such evolved a protecting factor we need to provide the same index as part of the light and shade method so that the drop in absorption by this inbuilt protection is mitigated and the D3 cycle can complete.

These X-rays show a very healthy and Ca rich skeleton. The vet had said that he had never seen such a vibrantly coloured green iguana nor such a healthy one.

Images from Dixon

METABOLIC BONE DISEASE (MBD) A dedicated measure of High Output T5 Lighting allows for the first time the safe and effective re-creating of these solar outputs and mixed with a full and varied diet we can now expect to see the eradication of MBD in captive animals.

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THE D3 CYCLE

EXPERT GUIDES TO REPTILE KEEPING

Light turns cholesterol in the lizard’s skin into Pro Vitamin D

Hormones convert Pro vitamin D to Pre Vitamin D

Exposure to warmth converts Pre Vitamin D to Vitamin D

In the kidneys it gets converted to

Calcetriol

In the liver it gets converted to

Calcediol

Blood carries Calcediol all around

the body

Moves through the blood plasma

Moves through the blood plasma

UVB LIGHT WARMTH

The D3 Cycle is a chemical and hormonal change in the body of an animal, which goes on to produce vitamin D3. This is a biological process that is dependent on many external factors including access to natural light, heat, cool and rest. It is worth noting that although vital to the well being of reptiles, UV exposure plays many more roles in the body than just the D3 cycle. Impacts on sight, breeding and mental well being are all documented and are undergoing continued research.

This amazing process begins when a cholesterol called pro vitamin D(7DHC) is produced in the animal’s skin (it is a natural process in humans too). When this cholesterol is exposed to natural light (including light in the UVB wavelength (290-315nm)), this cholesterol is turned in the skin membrane into pre vitamin D.

After exposure to warmth, this newly manufactured pre vitamin D is converted (in the skin membrane) into vitamin D3. It is essential to have this heating up period alongside UV radiation. Vitamin D3 is then sent out into the blood plasma and is bound with a vitamin D binding protein. This is then carried to the liver where this part of this vitamin is converted to a hormone called calcediol (25-hydroxy vitamin D3).

The blood carries this calcediol all around the body and into the kidneys where some of the hormone is turned into another hormone, called calcetriol. This compound then plays an essential role in calcium metabolism and controls the levels of calcium in the blood. Calcetriol also plays a huge role in the immune system and the cardiovascular system. It has been shown to lower the risk of cancers in the body and skin.

So we can see that exposure to natural sunlight is only the start of this amazing ability in reptiles and humans alike, to turn sunlight into life saving vitamins. This D3 cycle is dependent on the completion of the D3 cycle. If part of the cycle is missed out then the cycle cannot be completed properly. Changes and reactions would also be unable to be completed properly. This would result in an under provision of essential vitamins and hormones, and if supplementation were not used, a calcium crash could happen.

© John Courteney-Smith, Arcadia Reptile.

Taken from “GUIDE TO MBD AND ITS ELIMINATION IN CAPTIVITY.”

www.arcadia-reptile.com/the-d3-cycle

by John Courteney-Smith, Arcadia Reptile Manager

GUIDE TO MBD AND ITS ELIMINATION IN CAPTIVITY

GUIDE TO REPTILE AND AMPHIBIAN NUTRITION

Code: BK01Code: BK02

This highly practical, colour guide explains exactly what MBD is and how to “eliminate” it as part of a new method of reptile keeping from our pets and collections both in the home and in zoos.

In the first title to deal solely with this issue the book contains over 100 pages of information with a forward by pet care professional and bestselling author David Alderton.

ISBN 978-0-9576570-0-7ISBN 978-0-9576570-1-4

Arcadia Reptile are delighted to announce the release of two brand new titles.

Cutting edge guide to the effective feeding of live reptiles, amphibians and inverts. The book covers common food sources and breaks down the vitamin and mineral groups individually and explains there uses and interactions with each other.

With a forward by TVs Dr Mike Leahy and contributions from a herp vet and one of the UKs top iguana experts this full colour 51,000 word book is sure to enlighten keepers of all species and at all levels of expertise..

In their natural environment, reptiles have regular exposure to direct light from the sun, which in addition to visible light also contains light in the ultra-violet (UV) spectrum. This UV energy is important, as it drives a chemical reaction in the skin, resulting to the formation of vitamin D3, which is essential in allowing some species of reptiles to metabolise calcium to the levels necessary for healthy skeletal development.

When a captive reptile is not exposed to DIRECT sunlight (sunlight entering through windows has its UVB component blocked by the glass), then the resulting lack of vitamin D3 can cause bones to become brittle and misshapen. Other hard structures, such as scales, claws, and the carapace of tortoises or turtles are adversely affected without sunlight.

Other reptiles – some snakes for example, obtain more of their vitamin D3 requirement from their diet, but still rely on skin synthesis. These are often active at night, and have a diet consisting of small vertebrate prey, which is rich in vitamin D3.

Although all reptiles utilise the sun’s UV, the degree to which they do so varies. Some, for instance iguanas, gain all of their vitamin D3 from utilising UV light, and so are totally reliant on it, and quickly develop problems if not exposed to sufficient UV light. Most of these reptiles are day active, and often have a diet rich in vegetation and/or small invertebrates.

Not only do reptiles (and their owners) need light to be able to see around the vivarium, but light - specifically ultra-violet light, is also essential for many reptiles development and health.

LIGHTING REPTILES & MAMMALS


In late 2010 Arcadia launched the first complete range of high output, high UVB T5 reptile lamps in both 6% and 12% UVB.

High output T5 represents a huge jump forward in the technology associated with the keeping and breeding captive reptiles.

Huge volumes of light and UV will have a direct effect on the animation and health of a captive reptile, even stopping brumation in some species.

Using an electronic control system high output T5 lamps emit a massive 2-3 times more light and usable UV when used with the correct reflector and compared with the relative Arcadia T8 Lamp.

The distance light has to travel between lamp to animal makes a huge difference in the power available to the animal and its ability to complete the D3 cycle properly.

Providing the correct environment is one of the most vital parts of keeping reptiles happy and healthy.

High Output UVB lamps dramatically increase the amount of usable UVB to the animal and are especially useful for illuminating large terrestrial enclosures. n 100%+ more visible light than equivalent

length D3+ T8 lamp (un-reflected)n 95% more UVB than equivalent length T8

lamp (un-reflected)

n 200% more visible light than equivalent length D3 T8 lamp (un-reflected)

n 80% more UVB than equivalent length T8 lamp (un-reflected)

n 12% / 6% UVB for the synthesis of vitamin D3

n 30% UVA

n Significant increase in both visible light and UV output compared with T8 lamps.

n Flicker free – all T5 lamps operate on efficient, high frequency ballasts.

n High output T5 lamps are especially useful for captive reptiles. The extra power that these lamps provide will help a keeper to generate a good UV gradient and provide safe basking quantities of UV over a much wider and deeper area.

n Produces excellent natural colours

Code Watt Length UV-B UV-A Lumens

FD3P24T5 24W 550mm 12% 30% 850lm

FD3P39T5 39W 850mm 12% 30% 1600lm

FD3P54T5 54W 1150mm 12% 30% 2400lm

Code Watt Length UV-B UV-A Lumens

FD324T5 24W 550mm 6% 30% 1050lm

FD339T5 39W 850mm 6% 30% 2000lm

FD354T5 54W 1150mm 6% 30% 3000lm

Distance T8 Lamp T5 Lamp

10cms 252 uw/cm2 548 uw/cm2




Distance T8 Lamp T5 Lamp





Lamp diameter5/8 of an inch (16mm)

Ø16mm

D3+ DESERT 12% UV-B / D3 FOREST 6% UV-B

D3+ DESERT 12% UV-B LAMP D3 FOREST 6% UV-B LAMP

n Day Geckosn Iguanasn Chameleonsn Water Dragons

Forest species should be kept under an appropriate sized 6% UV-B D3 lamp, which contains ample levels of UV-B radiation for such species.

Desert reptile species require relatively high concentrations of UV-B light and so should be kept under a 12% UV-B D3+ Reptile Lamp.

n Bearded Dragonsn Blue-tongued Skinkn Frilled Lizardn Uromastyxn Tortoises and Freshwater Turtlesn Agamids

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T5 FLUORESCENT LAMPS

PRODUCT D3+ DESERT LAMPS

T5 VERSUS T8 T5 VERSUS T8

BENEFITS D3 FOREST LAMPSSPECIES

ELECTRONIC CONTROLLER

PRO VIVARIUM CANOPY

SLIMLINE LUMINAIRE

T5

T5

T5

• Complete with ULTRA SEAL® lampholders and brackets

• Independent lamp circuits – if one lamp fails the other will continue to run

• IP67 waterproof controller and lampholder

• Incorporates an electronic ballast designed for use with high output T5/J5 lamps

• Mini plug and socket connector on lamp holder leads, allows the lamp holders to be detached from main unit

• Designed to attach above mesh

• Sturdy black aluminum housing

• High performance aluminium reflector

• Waterproof (IP67) so can be used in conjunction with misting and rain systems

• Purpose built for wooden vivariums & terrariums

• Includes high output D3+ T5 Lamp

• All-in-one design includes ballast, lampholders and reflector

• No messy cables – single mains lead

LAMP REFLECTORS T5• Increases light output into the vivarium or terrarium

• Maximises the light in your tank

• Made from a sturdy aluminium

• Available in all lengths from 24W, 39W and 54W

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Y IJAIE IA Code Energy kWh/1000

FD3P24T5 A 26

FD3P39T5 A+ 44

FD3P54T5 A+ 60

FD324T5 A 26

FD339T5 A+ 44

FD354T5 A+ 60


Sleeping quarters of the Komodo Dragon enclosure, London Zoo. Durrell Mountain Chicken. Cotton Topped Marmosets at Shuttleworth College, Robyn Meehan.

Crocodiles of the World.

Code Enclosure height Bird Primate / Mammal Amphibian Forest Reptile Desert Reptile

ASZ01

8’+

(Depending on species and in over 10’ high) X X

ASZ02 X X (Ideal for deep forest/low UVB dwellers)

ASZ03 X

ASZ04 (Suitable for large Iguanids)

ASZ01

8’ & under

(Maybe useful for Phyllomedusa sp) X

ASZ02 X X X

ASZ03(Use light and shade

method per species to ensure wild re-creation)*

ASZ04(Use light and shade

method per species to ensure wild re-creation)

* Do not use in enclosures of 5’ or under.

1440mm

400mm

75mm

Code Lamp Description Dimensions

ASZ01 6 x 54W D3 6% UVB Forest Lamps 1440 x 400 x 75mm

ASZ02 3 x 54W D3 6% UVB Forest Lamps / 3 x 54W Freshwater Pro Lamps 1440 x 400 x 75mm

ASZ03 6 x 54W D3 12% UVB Desert Lamps 1440 x 400 x 75mm

ASZ04 3 x 54W D3 12% UVB Desert Lamps / 3 x 54W D3 6% UVB Forest Lamps 1440 x 400 x 75mm

Choice of any lamp configuration. Full spectrum, D3 or D3+ or a mix.

n REPTILESn AMPHIBIANSn BIRDS

n PRIMATESn LARGE MAMMALS

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This is one powerful fitting and has a usable UVB range of over 10 feet from the unit.

Hand made in the UK and using all of the very finest components available this unit will not only last a lifetime but it is by far the most powerful system, providing high potency light and energy from light over a vast area available.

The SuperZooT5 is IP67 totally waterproof, made from powder coated aluminium to prevent rusting and can be fitted with any arrangement of lamps.

This is a powerful product that will help to reduce energy consumption and increase the amount of UVB available to animals in large enclosures.

n Built in the UK, custom made to order

n Extremely energy efficient

n Lights an area of nearly 8’ (2.4m) square and 10’ depth (3m)

n Completely waterproof to IP67 standard

n Provided with High Power T5 Fluorescent Lamps

n Outer casing finished in black powder coating to help disguise it from view

n Solid aluminium construction

n Biaza approved

ZOOBAR T5

SUPERZOO T5www.arcadia-reptile.com/superzoo-t5/

PRODUCT BENEFITS UV INDEX ISO-IRRADIANCE SPECIES

6 x T5 D3+ 12% UVB Reptile Lamp 54 Watt 16mm diam 1150mm tubes

6 x T5 D3 6% UVB Reptile Lamp 54 Watt 16mm diam 1150mm tubes

3 x T5 D3 6% UVB Reptile Lamp & 3 x Freshwater Pro 6600K 54 Watt 16mm diam 1150mm tubes

UV Index iso-irradiance diagram (spread pattern) of lamps tested 03.07.2013 after 110hrs burn



The shape of the UVB beam from a lamp, and the UVB gradient which it creates, are very important. The beam must be wide enough for the reptile to place most, if not all of its body within the zone of effective UVB radiation at a suitable basking distance.

An iso-irradiance chart (‘spread chart’, as seen below) was therefore plotted for the unit, for each of the three combinations of tubes in the trial, using a Solarmeter 6.5 UV Index Meter.

n Built in the UK, custom made to order

n Ideal for use over mesh topped enclosures or to be suspended with the hanging kit (included) inside of a large enclosure.

n Produce usable basking area

n Suited to lower light level species and high light level species in smaller Zoological enclosures,

n Completely waterproof IP67

n Comes complete with the lamps, in 39W (860mm) and 54W (1144mm) lengths

ZooBar is a scaled down version of the SuperZoo, equipped with all of the required, flicker free electronics, two point adjustable hanging kit, reflector and lamps (D3, D3+, full spectrum and Freshwater Pro for plant growth).


n High Light and UVB levels

n Flicker free

n Very energy efficient

n Easy internal fitting

n Waterproof

n Produces a targeted flood of UV enabling the keeper to set a photo-gradient

n Allows the proper production and use of the D3 cycle

n Balanced UVA and UVB output and a natural daylight colour

n Ideal for shallow vivaria for Desert species and tall vivaria for arboreal species. See our lighting guide for info

n Can be used horizontally or vertically to obtain the area of emission required

n Eliminates Metabolic Bone Disorder

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Over the last 5 years reptile lighting science has grown and evolved and allowed the keeping and breeding of captive reptiles to become easier and more productive. Arcadia Reptile have led the world in designing the very best “Solar re-creation” systems and pioneered True High Output T5 technology.

The Arcadia Reptile UV Flood uses state of the art electronics to provide a flicker free and highly energy efficient source of lighting. High Output Compact lighting enables keepers to use a true High Output source of lighting in smaller enclosures than ever before and as a supplementary “boosting zone” in larger enclosures.

The D3 UV Basking lamp is a high performance lamp providing UVB, UVA visible light and heat from a single lamp.

Designed as a basking lamp for larger vivaria in which the reptile has sufficient room to move into and out of the basking area to regulate its temperature.

It is recommended that vivariums over 600mm in length, that a high output T5 lamp is used alongside these UV rich basking spots.

This then opens up the graduated power zones and allows the animals to decide when and where to bask and assimilate the power that it requires at that moment.

UV INDEX UV INDEXPRODUCT PRODUCTBENEFITS BENEFITS

24W UV FLOOD LAMP

There is also a highly adjustable stand that can be purchased which will allow the fitting to be safely used over tortoise tables.

D3 BASKING LAMPwww.arcadia-reptile.com/d3-uv-basking-lamp

CERAMIC LAMP HOLDER CERAMIC CLAMP LAMPSE27 E27• Securely holds compact lamps into the vivarium

• Screw fit onto surfaces or attach to glass with sealant

• Multi-directional clamp with detachable protective mesh cover

• Available in 140mm and 200mm diameter sizes

n Provides UVB, UVA visible light & Infrared (heat) energy from a single lamp

n Important for reptiles development and health

n Aids the synthesis of Vitamin D3

n Helps prevent metabolic bone disease

n Stimulates reproduction

n Standard E27 fitting

n No external ballast required

D3 UV BASKING LAMP

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SMA80E27 80 Watt

SMA100E27 100 Watt

SMA160E27 160 Watt

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UV FLOOD LAMPwww.arcadia-reptile.com/uv-flood-lamp

Code Description Watt Length UV-B UV-A kelvin Rated

A1JB0144R UV Flood 24W 360mm 12% 30% 7000K IP67

FD3PC24E 24W Replacement Compact Lamp

A015 Fully Adjustable Light Stand

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26 kWh/1000h

Code Description Watt Hours Temp Fitting

SMA80E27 ‘Mini’ D3 Basking Lamp 80W 5,000h 4,000K E27

SMA100E27 D3 Basking Lamp 100W 6,000h 4,000K E27

SMA160E27 D3 Basking Lamp 160W 6,000h 4,200K E27


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JUNGLE DAWNTM

LEDwww.arcadia-reptile.com/jungle-dawn-led

THE ARCADIA JUNGLE DAWN LED IS A FULL SPECTRUM LED PLANT GROWTH LAMP WITH PROVEN RESULTS. This energy efficient product emits light at 6.5K kelvin which is commonly thought of as the colour of natural sunlight. Specifically designed for explosive plant growth and great colour rendition of plants and animals in mind.

Using a quality chip full of high grade LEDs set into a “Flood” design this lamp really does power light right into the depths of any planted terrarium where this light is required most and even through a mesh.

Also to work alongside the Arcadia Reptile range of UVB lamps to increase the amount of visible light and to provide live plants with all of the light that they need to grow at incredible rates.

PRODUCT FEATURES LIGHT OUTPUT

PAR LEVELS

6,500K UV-A UV-B

n High light levels at correct wavelengths for powerful plant growth

n 6.5K Kelvin rating to simulate natural daylight

n Designed in the United States for optimum plant growth results

n Emits less heat with the metal heat sink radiating the heat backwards out of the fitting

n Wide beam angle of 120º

n Perfect to use alongside other UVB emitting lamps

n Solid metal construction for long life span

n Low power consumption

n Universal E27 Screw fitting

n Can be rotated by 300 degrees to be focussed on a specific area without breaking the electrical supply

Code Watt LumenskWh/

1,000hPAR

AJD09 9W 800lm 7 380

AJD13 13W 1000lm 9 380

AJD22 22W 1800lm 16 855

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Jungle Dawn is perfect for use in or over all Amphibian and Invert setups and especially those in which live plants are grown. It can also be used with Day Geckos, Crested Geckos, Chameleons, Snakes, and all other reptiles and amphibians where a high quality non UV emitting light is required.

100mm 380 PAR / 35 Klux

135 PAR / 12 Klux

75 PAR / 6.5 Klux

31 PAR / 3.4 Klux

200mm

300mm

400mm

(taken in air)

120º

The 9W Jungle Dawn LED has the equivalent PAR levels to 3 x 24W High Output T5 D3+ Desert Compact Lamps.

D3+ DESERT LAMP JUNGLE DAWN LED3 x 24W 9W

9W

=

High Lux and PAR ratings

THE IMPORTANCE OF ULTRA VIOLET LIGHTBird lighting is one of those products that if fitted properly shows results almost immediately. As soon as the lamp is switched on you will generally see the birds become more animated. In the case of song birds the cocks usually break-out into spontaneous song. As a test I have never yet encountered a cock canary that is out of song, not to start singing again within a few hours of the provision of an avian UV lamp provided in the correct way.

Cock whydahs bounce up and down and display within seconds, parrots will be drawn to a lamp and actively bask under it. They will typically open their wings and ruffle the breast feathers to allow exposure of the rays to their skin. Bare-faced birds will sometimes blush. It really is amazing!

Most household lamps emit a very small amount of UVA. Unfortunately, the percentage of UVA that these lamps emit is not enough to cause a reaction in a bird. If the total output of light, including invisible light, is called 100 per cent, we at Arcadia recommend that 12 per cent of the total should be UVA. All lamps have inherent limitations, and UVA and UVB does not travel very far from its source.

So, it is no use simply fitting a Bird Lamp in the ceiling of a birdroom. The birds need to be able to position themselves quite closely to the lamp to be able to utilise the emissions properly. Safety is the key and as we all know parrots have large powerful beaks. All lighting equipment should be fitted safely and out of the way of the bird’s reach.

It is vital that we do not confuse full spectrum lamps that have a pleasing natural daylight colour with UV-emitting full spectrum lamps – they are totally different! UVA and UVB cannot pass through glass or plastics these materials block these wavelengths, even aviary mesh will slightly reduce the bird’s ability to obtain and absorb these wavelengths.

Arcadia has pioneered further ground breaking research and photography of a whole host of species when illuminated with ultraviolet light.

This could give us an indication of the sexes and mate selection in monomorphic species and may even help us understand wild food selection.

FEATHERS ACTUALLY FLUORESCE UNDER A UVA SOURCE

Birds use UVA in the way that they view the world. This is called Tetrachromacy, which is the term used to describe the addition of the all important fourth cone cell in the eye of birds, reptiles and some fish.

This fourth cone cell allows the bird to see wavelengths of light that humans simply cannot see i.e far into red and blue and also into the ultra violet wavelength.

UVA is described as the wavelengths of light ranging between 320nm and 400nms.

This wavelength is not short enough to start the D3 cycle on its own but has many other reported positive effects in and around birds and reptiles.

A balanced natural provision of the correct UVA wavelengths will not only allow the animal to view the world in a more natural way but has been linked to a better feeding response, a more constructive social behavioral pattern and is now also starting to be linked to the production of certain hormones and chemical responses in the brain.

A fully illuminated photoperiod including UVA has also been shown to aid in beneficial preening and daily cleaning.

UVA AND TETRACHROMATS

All images © Copyright to Arcadia Products and Adam Hough Photography

In an effort to try to see any of the reported fluorescent patches on birds Arcadia has undertaken an extensive project with expert animal photographer Adam Hough to take these UV Images.

The objective is to document any differences between the sexes, especially in monomorphic species and as they age.

REPTILE & AMPHIBIAN / ZOO CATALOGUE 2015 BIRD LIGHTING

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LINEAR LAMPS

Code Watt Length UV-B UV-A Fitting lumens (lm) kWh/1000

FB08 8W 300mm 2.4% 12% T5 Ø16mm 400 lm 9

FB15 15W 450mm 2.4% 12% T8 Ø26mm 600 lm 19

FB18 18W 600mm 2.4% 12% T8 Ø26mm 900 lm 22

FB30 30W 900mm 2.4% 12% T8 Ø26mm 1700 lm 36

FB36 36W 1200mm 2.4% 12% T8 Ø26mm 2300 lm 43

FB58 58W 1500mm 2.4% 12% T8 Ø26mm 3700 lm 68

COMPACT LAMP

FBC20X 20W 2.4% 12% E27 400 lm 9

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n Recreates UV exposure for domestic birds

n Promotes vitamin synthesis

n Restores natural vision

n Produces excellent natural colours and iridescence

n Improves feeding and breeding behavior

n Full colour spectrum

n Emulates natural sunlight

n Colour range results in a high quality light, unlike it's competitors which generally favor just the blue range

FULL SPECTRUM

BIRD 2.4% UV-B LAMP

FLUORESCENT LAMPSCOLOUR SPECTRUMFEATURES

Code: ADBH

COMPACT LAMP HOLDER

CERAMIC LAMP HOLDER

E27

E27

Code: A1LS0144N

PARROT PRO UV FLOODwww.arcadia-bird.com/parrot-pro-uv-floodwww.arcadia-bird.com/fluorescent-bird-lamps

BENEFITS

Code Description Watt Length UV-B UV-A Diameter Rated

A1JB0144B UV Flood 24W 360mm 2.4% 12% 2G11 IP67

FBC24E 24W Replacement Compact Lamp

A015 Fully Adjustable Light Stand

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26 kWh/1000h

n Provides all of the UVA and UVB that birds require to flourish in captivity.

n Project usable UV over a wider area and further into a cage than any other bird lamp.

n Electronically ballasted, this means that it is safe for birds sensitive eyes.

n Provides all of the UVB over a focusable area that birds need to produce and use vitamin D3.

n Includes High Output Lamp.

n Easy to fit and waterproof.

n Optional multipurpose lighting stand also available.*

End-on viewpoint -ISO Irradiance Chart

ULTRA-VIOLET INDEX

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24W UV FLOOD LAMP

UV Flood on display, Select Pet Centre, Sundridge, Kent.Think Parrots - Hyacinth Macaws White Quaker Parakeets at Japanese Koi Company

Birds can suffer from chronic D3 deficiency which can lead to a critical lack of Calcium which can lead to bone density issues and even feather plucking. We call this MBD (Metabolic Bone disease).

UVB is used by birds to manufacture safely within their own bodies vitamin D3 which is the catalyst to good Calcium assimilation, storage and use.

Being Tetrachromatic, birds are able to see a reported 100 million colours from deep violet right the way through to the far red wavelengths. This has been show to effect food and mate selection and could also help with maintaining a stress free and more natural surroundings in which the birds can live.

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REPTILE & AMPHIBIAN / ZOO CATALOGUE 2015 BIRD LIGHTING

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Reptile Zoo Catalogue