Zoo Med
Zoo Med Mini Deep Dome Fixture
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A small 5.5 in deep dome for screw-in reptile lamps. The dome surrounds many bulbs so they sit inside it rather than sticking out, and the polished aluminum sends the light and heat down into the enclosure.
5.5 in dome
Ceramic socket, 100 W (some newer units 125 W, so check the label)
Built-in on and off switch
Polished aluminum
1 year warranty
Part number LF-18
Description
On this page
- 5.5 in
- 100 W max
- Ceramic socket
- On and off switch
- 1 year warranty
At a glance
- Maximum wattage
- 100 W on the version we list; some newer LF-18 units are rated 125 W, so follow the rating printed on yours
- Reflector
- Deep dome, polished aluminum, 5.5 in
- Socket
- Ceramic
- Switch
- Built-in on and off
- Warranty
- 1 year, from Zoo Med
- Bulb
- Not included
What it takes
Screw-in reptile lamps within the fixture's rating. Depending on the bulb, that can be a basking spot, a daytime heat lamp, a halogen, a ceramic heat emitter, or a compact UVB lamp. Not every bulb fits inside the deep dome, and some lamps need a particular fixture, so check both sets of instructions. Zoo Med suggests it for its ReptiSun Mini Compact Fluorescent UVB lamps. The fixture itself gives no UVB.
Setting it up
Check the wattage printed on your fixture, and choose a bulb that fits the dome and stays within it.
Unplug the fixture, then screw the bulb gently into the ceramic socket without forcing it.
Place the dome over the basking area as Zoo Med directs, and secure it so it cannot be knocked over, clear of plants, bedding, and anything that can melt or burn. Do not rest a hot dome on PVC unless the enclosure and mounting are rated for it.
Check temperatures on the basking spot and the cool side, and UVB at the basking spot if you are running a UVB lamp. Run a heat bulb on a thermostat that suits it.
Check the fixture and cord for damage regularly, and stop using it if either is damaged.
Safe use
Use it indoors and away from water, keep the cord fully extended, never cover the fixture while it is on, and let it cool before handling it. Keep the hot bulb and dome out of your animal's reach.
Bulbs that suit it
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Questions
What is the maximum wattage?
The version we list is rated for 100 W. Zoo Med now lists some LF-18 units at 125 W, so follow the rating printed on yours and never go over it.
Will a compact UVB bulb stick out of it?
Usually not. The deep dome surrounds many bulbs, so the bulb sits farther inside it. Not every bulb fits, so check its size.
Does it come with a bulb?
No, the bulb is sold separately.
Can I run it on a thermostat?
Yes, with a suitable heat bulb, as long as the thermostat's way of controlling suits that bulb. Follow the thermostat maker's instructions.
| Part number | LF-18 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Zoo Med |
| Shipping weight | 1 lb |
| Shipping box | 8 x 6 x 6 in |
Box size and weight are the packed carton, for shipping only, not the size of the item itself.
Shipping
Parcels across Canada and the US are priced at checkout from the packed boxes. Pallets and freight we price by hand, usually within one business day, and you pay nothing until you have seen the total. Pickup in Calgary is free.
Returns
14 day returns on eligible unused stock items, return shipping paid by the customer. Built-to-order goods are covered by the construction warranty rather than by returns. Restocking Fees Apply for returns
Warranty
One year warranty on the construction of anything we build.
Questions
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