Zoo Med Naturalistic Terrarium Hood, 12-Inch

looks good, the reflective sleeve throws off more heat than the standard aluminium heat lamp. very good value also.

I really want to give this a better rating but there are key factors that just can’t be overlooked. This fixture is great for any bulb that doesn’t emit heat. You see where I’m going with this? They recommend bulbs that will fit in this fixture that are basking bulbs, night light bulbs, red heat bulbs etc. THIS FIXTURE MELTS with HEAT. Not a great combination. The only thing I use these for are plant growth bulbs. The Exo-Terra Reptile UVB 100, 13W Bulbs and similar products work well and do not melt the unit or the top of the cage. The pluses of this fixture are that it has a dual switch in the back so you can choose to have one side on or off or both on or off. The cord is decently long and it sits sturdily on top of the tank. Do not buy this if you are intending on using it for anything other that grow lights or viewing lighting. For those purposes only, there are much lower profile options out there but now I am stuck with these. I’ve learned my lesson.

Exactly 30 days and 1 week after purchasing, the hood began to blow out the day light bulbs that I placed in it for us. I used a 60w bulb as instructed. After 3 bulb replacements, and checking with the local pet store regarding the product, the hood is defective. I will not be able to replace this since it has been over 30 days since I purchased it. I will unfortunately have to replace the hood since the reptile I have must have this for its well being.

I purchased my Zoo Med terrarium at a local pet store and was debating buying a clip on light or an actual hood like this one. Im SO glad I got this hood! It looks so much better than a clip on light would have and it works perfectly. It only has one light socket, so if you are looking for something with room for a day and night light, this isnt the hood for you. Its a great deal, and I would recommend it for a basic day light heating bulb.

This works great on top of our turtle tank, so good I bought 3 of them. They are slimier and better looking in my opinion than the Exo Terra. Also I like these better than Exo as the cord is in the back along with the switch. The Exo the cord and switch are on the side. They also work great and have had no problems. I have one with a red light, one with a daylight bulb and one with a compact UVB bulb. Highly Recommended!

This is a great hood to fit the Zoo Med 12x12 base terrariums. Nice fit and finish without too much light leakage under the lip, unlike the Exo Terra 12x12 and hood I have. You can fit a really long bulb in there! Jungle Dawns should be no problemo. The reflector is almost twice the length of the Exo Terra!

Product only lasted for about a month before it broke the first time. Second time I brought this it lasted slightly longer but didnt make it to 2 months.

This is a great hood for a compact light, It looks great and works with an Exo Terra 12x 12x18 size.

Works like I need it to!

This terrarium top is great! I have zero problems with it and it works and looks great on a zoo med naturalistic terrarium. I highly recommend this product for someone looking to get a good fixture for a low cost