ZOO MED LABORATORIES, INC. ZOO MED LABORATORIES, Zoo Med’s entire UVB Lamp Collection transmitts beneficial UVB lasting a full year allowing you to change bulbs less often. 2019 PRODUCT CATALOG See page 30 for help on choosing the proper UVB Lamp for your application. ZOO MED LABORATORIES, INC. ZOO MED EUROPE Visit Our Website To View Our 3650 Sacramento Dr. [email protected] Complete Product Line, Contests, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 Events And Care Information! 1-805-542-9988 (Customer Service) ZOO MED JAPAN CO. LTD. [email protected] TEL 054-626-1145 www.zoomed.com FAX 054-626-1132 www.zoomed.jp Welcome to Zoo Med Laboratories Here at Zoo Med, animals are our passion, and for over 40 years we have made it our mission to supply the very best in exotic pet foods, reptile products, and reptile habitats. As a company made up of reptile hobbyists, we strive to provide the supplies and knowledge needed to successfully care for reptiles, amphibians, fish, insects and other exotic pets to keep them happy and healthy. The reptile supplies, accessories, and tools we manufacture are first tested at our facilities on the large collection of reptiles & aquarium fish we house at Zoo Med. Many of us have desk pets, and many of those desks are wedged into places in-between the 200+ terrariums, aquariums, paludariums, and other habitats at our facility. Inside our Animal Room, we house over 90 species ranging from chameleons, geckos, skinks, frogs, fish, newts, tarantulas, and beetles. Outside in our Turtle Nirvana Greenhouse, we care for 30 species of turtles and tortoises, several of which are endangered. Zoo Med’s Customer Service Team is made up of specialized animal caretakers that personally take care of our incredible collection of pets. Our experienced staff provide customer service over the phone, by email and in-person at reptile shows with the knowledge needed to help your animal thrive. We continually spread our knowledge of exotic pet care by working closely with Pets in the Classroom helping more than 15,000 students enjoy a classroom pet. Zoo Med also works closely with pet stores across the nation educating them on reptile care. Lastly, we partner with over 150 zoos nation wide helping with their conservation and preservation efforts. Whether you are an experienced reptile breeder working with hundreds of animals, or you’re looking into picking up your first pet bearded dragon, Zoo Med is here to help. #1 in Reptile #1 in UVB #1 in Customer Products Worldwide Since 2009, 1,500+ animals have Lighting Service been hatched at Zoo Med. 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CONTENTS Reptile Products What is a Paludarium?...................................................4 pg. 10 Paludarium Products..................................................................................8 ReptiHabitat™ Kits ...................................................................................11 Truman the Sulcata Enclosures...................................................................................14 Terrarium Accessories.............................................................................20 Heating Products......................................................................................24 Thermoregulation.....................................................27 pg. 52 UVB for Reptiles........................................................30 Lighting...................................................................................28 Hobbyist Highlight UVB...............................................................................30 Terra Effects.............................................................................37 Incandescent & Infared............................................................38 Combo Packs...........................................................................39 pg. Fixtures.........................................................................42 60 Nano...............................................................................44 See You at the Show Turtle Products.........................................................................................46 Nutrition......................................................................................54 Vitamins/Medications/Cleaners...................................................62 Animal Care Guide......................................................64 pg. Substrates......................................................................................66 76 Water Accessories....................................................................................72 Don’t Bug Me Importance of Humidity..............................................75 Creature Products..........................................................................78 pg. 77 Aquarium Products Lighting..........................................................................................82 Zoo Med Education Food..............................................................................................88 Filters.........................................................................................92 Accessories.....................................................................................93 pg. 87 Betta Products..................................................................................94 Chicken or the Egg? Hermit Crab Products...................................................................99 Avian Products...............................................................................103 pg. 103 3 Home to a number of plants and tree dwelling reptiles. Where many mosses and semi-aquatic animals live. Amazon Rising Paludarium at the Shedd Aquarium Chicago, Illinois Occupied by plants, fish, invertebrates and semi- aquatic animals. A Paludarium is half Terrarium and half Aquarium that mimics wildlife habitats found along the banks of rivers, streams and other sources of water. Many plants, reptiles, fish, invertebrates and amphibians call these areas home. 4 STEP 1 1. PREPARE THE TANK • Clean the inside of the tank with warm STEP 5 H2O. • Choose a suitable substrate. 5. WATER, AQUATIC PLANTS • Rinse substrate throroughly before placing • Add your water and aquatic plants. in tank. • Always use AQUAPURE water conditioner. STEP 2 2. PALUDARIUM PLATFORM • Assemble shelf/land structure. • Make sure the support legs are planted STEP 6 securely and level. 6. ADD CRITTERS! • Crabs • Frogs • Shrimp • Geckos STEP 3 • Fish • Anoles 3. ADD FILTER AND HEATER • Mount filter in an easy to access location. • Position spray bar for optimal water flow. • Alternatively, a hose can be attached to create a waterfall (see waterfall instructions: @zoomed.com/waterfall). • If using the Paludarium Heater, position it near filter oulet for even heating. STEP 7 STEP 4 7. LIGHT IT UP! 4. ADD CAGE FURNITURE AND PLANTS • Live plants & animals require light to • Select appropriate substrate for land thrive. feature, for live plants use Reptisoil/ • Choose an appropriate light for plant Sphagnum Moss. growth and/or UVB for pet reptiles. • Select and position your branch(es) or decorations to create a canopy for your pet to perch on. Endler’s Livebearer Glowlight Tetra Red-Eyed Eastern Rough Green Cardinal Tetra Sterba’s Corydora Tree Frog Day Gecko Spotted Newt Snake Amano Shrimp Trapdoor Snail Cherry Shrimp Anubias Java Moss Pathos 5 Cloud Stream Tropical Stream 6 GET INSPIRED! A Paludarium has 3 sections: the Canopy, a Land Area and the Aquarium. Each can be home to a variety of different plants and animals. Build both a Nano Aquarium and Terrarium! Mangrove Marsh 7 PALUDARIUM PALUDARIUM HABITAT KIT PALUDARIUM ITEM# NT-2PK | 12” x 12” x 24” (30 x 30 x 60 cm) ITEM# NT-2P | 12” x 12” x 24” (30 x 30 x 60 cm) - Holds 4 Gallons of Water - Holds 4 Gallons of Water Includes ITEM# NT-5P | 18” x 18” x 36” (46 x 46 x 91 cm) - Holds 10 Gallons of Water • Paludarium • Paludarium Filter • Mini Combo Deep Dome Dual Light Fixture • Zoo Med’s 5.0 Compact Mini Fluorecent • Nano LED 5W • Sphagnum Moss • Natural Cork Decor • Paludarium Platform • Eco Earth Substrate 8 PALUDARIUM HEALTH TIP: Keep your fish or aquatic pets at the temperature they need PALUDARIUM HEATER to thrive. Helps prevent loss of appetite due to cold water. ITEM# PH-25 | 25 Watts of Power ITEM# PH-50 | 50 Watts of Power ITEM# PH-100 | 100 Watts of Power • Digital temperature display • Suction cup mounting • Fully submersible • Extra long 9.8’ (3 m) cord • Auto shut off if removed from water. • 3 sizes of heaters for 7 to 30 gallons PALUDARIUM UVB & PLANT GROWTH LIGHTING KIT ITEM# LF-38 Includes • Mini Combo Deep Dome Dual Lamp Fixture • ReptiSun 5.0 UVB lamp • Nano LED lamp PALUDARIUM FILTER ITEM# PF-10 | Filters 10 gallons of water ITEM# PF-11 | Filters 20 gallons of water Access door for • Provides sufficient filtration for Paludarium water features utilizing up to 20 easy filter cartridge gallons of water. removal. • Fully submersible low-profile filter. • EASY DOOR ACCESS ALLOWS YOU TO CHANGE THE FILTER CARTRIDGE WITHOUT REMOVING YOUR FILTER FROM THE TANK. PATENT PENDING. • Adaptable for paludariums of any size, can be mounted horizontally or vertically with included spray bar or venturi valve for increased aeration. • Extra long 9.8’ (3 m)