Zoo Med Flora Sun Maximum Plant Growth T8 Lamp, White, 24 in

Trying to keep the live plants in your terrarium or aquarium lush and thriving? The Zoo Med Flora Sun Maximum Plant Growth T8 Lamp is built for exactly that. This 24 in white lamp is a high intensity bulb with peak emissions in the blue and red regions, the wavelengths that drive the photobiological processes plants depend on. Its emission spectrum closely resembles the absorption curve of chlorophyll-A, which is why Zoo Med designed it to support strong, healthy plant growth.

What this Flora Sun T8 lamp brings to your planted setup:

• High intensity output with peak emissions in the blue and red regions, the spectral areas plants use most.
• An emission spectrum that closely resembles the absorption curve of chlorophyll-A, which the brand notes promotes maximum photosynthesis.
• Ideal for planted aquariums or terrariums, so it works whether your greenery is underwater or in a land enclosure.
• Also great for shy fish species such as dwarf cichlids and discus, giving timid swimmers a comfortable light.
• Designed to be used in conjunction with Ultra Sun or Tropic Sun lamps for a fuller lighting setup.
• The 24 in length fits standard T8 fixtures of that size for an easy match to your hood or canopy.
• The energy saving T-8 format uses less than the thicker T-12 size lamps, according to Zoo Med.
• Effective up to 10,000 hours, so it stays on the job through many lighting cycles.
• Part of Zoo Med's line of fluorescent lamps made in Europe, with these high quality bulbs made in Germany.

If you are growing aquatic plants or keeping a planted terrarium, light quality is everything, and this Flora Sun lamp is tuned to the spectrum plants actually use. Zoo Med recommends pairing it with an Ultra Sun or Tropic Sun lamp so your tank or enclosure gets a well-rounded blend of light. The slim, energy saving T-8 design is a practical upgrade over older T-12 lamps, and with effectiveness rated up to 10,000 hours, you get a long stretch of service before it is time to swap it out. Made in Germany as part of Zoo Med's European-made fluorescent line, this 24 in white lamp is a focused choice for keepers who want their plants, and their shy fish, to feel right at home.