Arcadia Mini UVB Avian Lamp 8w 30cm

Providing the high-quality, full-spectrum + UVB light necessary for natural vitamin D3 production in small cages and breeding systems has always been difficult.

For the first time Arcadia, the world leader in complete bird lighting, has been able to adapt a proven technology to provide a practical solution.

Unlike inefficient LED systems, the Arcadia 'Bird Lamp' has a gentle 2.4% UVB which, if used as directed, helps both to activate natural color vision and to produce the necessary vitamin D3 in into the birds' bodies in a safe and regulated manner.

Vitamin D3 has many essential uses, including the ability to absorb, store and use calcium in the body.

It is a low energy product and is small enough to create areas of light and shade in most commercial cages.

As always, the high-quality German lamp is guaranteed to be strong UVB for a full 12 months and is easy to change at the end of this period.

UVB - Researchers have found that most birds benefit from UVB radiation. Exposure to UVB allows birds to synthesize vitamin D3 in the skin through a special process involving the epidermal gland. Vitamin D3 is essential for proper calcium metabolism. This is necessary for normal growth, maintaining strong bones and egg production.

UVA - "visible light": Birds have specialized retinas that allow them to see UVA, helping them identify mates, locate food and identify different species. The use of UVA-emitting lighting can help reduce feather picking and other destructive behaviors. Without UVA birds are deprived of the full range of colors they see in nature and are effectively blind. UVA is also essential for your bird's psychological health.