Exo Terra Forest Canopy LED 8W

The Exo Terra Forest Canopy LED 8W is a plant growth light built specifically for bio-active and planted terrariums. Designed for reptile, amphibian, and invertebrate enclosures where live plants are a central part of the setup, it combines a targeted spectrum with high visible light output to support both animal welfare and sustained plant growth.

Spectrum and Colour Temperature

Running at 6500K, the Forest Canopy LED replicates the quality of unfiltered sunlight as experienced in tropical forest canopy layers. This colour temperature is well-suited to high-light species such as orchids, bromeliads, Tillandsias, carnivorous plants, mosses, and lichen. The spectral composition spans blue, green, red, and traces of far-red — wavelengths that directly drive photosynthesis, regulate healthy growth rates, and promote flowering.

Benefits for Your Animals

High visible light levels do more than drive plant growth — they improve how reptiles, amphibians, and invertebrates perceive their surroundings. Animals kept under strong, spectrally complete lighting experience colours in their environment more naturally, which contributes to their physiological well-being. Enhanced light quality also brings out the true colouration of both plants and animals within the enclosure.

Plant Growth Performance

• Strong Photosynthetic Active Radiation (PAR) output to support demanding plant species
• Wavelength blend encourages healthy leaf, stem, and root development
• Supports flowering in suitable species
• Sustains lush growth across mosses, epiphytes, and tropical foliage

Lamp Design and Fitting

The Forest Canopy LED uses a self-ballasted, screw-base fitting — straightforward to install in any compatible luminaire without additional hardware. The lamp base rotates through 300 degrees, allowing you to direct the wide light beam precisely towards the area of the terrarium where plant growth is most desired. It is suited for use with the Exo Terra Compact Top canopy.

For keepers building or maintaining a bio-active vivarium, the Forest Canopy LED 8W delivers the light quality needed to keep both plants and animals genuinely thriving — not just surviving.