The Zoo Med ReptiSun T5 HO Terrarium Hood is a complete, low-profile lighting fixture designed to deliver high-output illumination in a compact package. This unit provides a powerful and efficient lighting solution, combining a sleek hood, an internal electronic ballast, a polished reflector, and a high-quality T5 HO lamp. It is engineered to maximize light output for photosynthetic organisms that require specific light spectrums in a targeted area, making it a versatile tool for various aquatic applications.

This 14-inch hood is built to house a single 12-inch T5 HO lamp and includes a ReptiSun 5.0 UVB lamp to get you started. Key features include an energy-efficient T5 HO electronic ballast that ensures rapid starting and peak lamp performance without any flicker. A highly polished, curved internal reflector significantly increases lamp efficiency by directing more light down into the aquarium or refugium. The slim, low-profile design allows for easy placement in tight spaces like aquarium cabinets or over small tanks.

While originally designed for terrariums, this compact and powerful T5 HO fixture is an excellent choice for saltwater aquarists running a refugium or a macroalgae reactor. Its ability to power a high-output 12-inch lamp makes it ideal for cultivating nutrient-exporting macroalgae like chaetomorpha. It is also well-suited for nano reef tanks or as supplemental lighting to eliminate shadows and provide specific spectrums for corals in a larger aquarium system.