Reptile Systems New Dawn LED Compact

The Reptile Systems New Dawn LED is a daylight-spectrum plant growth bulb designed for vivariums and terrariums where live plants need real light to thrive. Available in two wattage options to suit different enclosure sizes and lighting demands, it delivers a true 6500K colour temperature — the daylight range that drives photosynthesis and keeps foliage healthy alongside your reptile's UVB setup.

Daylight Spectrum, Done Properly

At 6500 Kelvin, the New Dawn produces light that closely mirrors natural midday daylight. This isn't a compromise — it's the wavelength range plants actually use for growth, and it also renders natural colours accurately inside the vivarium. With a Colour Rendering Index of over 80, your setup looks as good as it functions.

Light Output and Coverage

The New Dawn is built to deliver serious light levels — not ambient background illumination. A 120-degree beam angle gives broad, even coverage across the vivarium floor and plant canopy, reducing hot spots and shadowed areas that would otherwise leave plants struggling.

Designed to Work Alongside UVB

• Provides the visible light component that UVB lamps alone don't cover
• 6500K output supports plant growth at the correct wavelengths
• High lumen output drives photosynthesis even in deeper or more densely planted setups
• E27 fitting is widely compatible with standard lamp holders and reflector units
• Horizontal mounting position suits side-entry or canopy fixtures

Choosing Your Wattage

The New Dawn is available in two output levels — choose based on the scale of your enclosure and the density of your planting. Larger or taller vivariums, or builds with a heavy plant load, will benefit from the higher wattage option. Smaller enclosures or supplementary lighting roles suit the lower output. Both variants share the same E27 fitting and horizontal orientation.

For keepers running bioactive or planted vivarium setups, the New Dawn gives you a reliable, spectrally accurate daylight source that works in harmony with your UVB lighting — no guesswork, no compromises.