Upgraded lighting for Eclipse 29g?

Kawaii · 02/05/2006, 04:28 PM

What lighting could I get for my 29g eclipse reef tank? We currently have one standard bult and one actinic bulb. We were looking at different options on www.marinedepot.com , what does anyone suggest from there? We need something that fits inside the stock eclipse hood, either as is or with some modification.

usmcsgt · 02/05/2006, 05:40 PM

get rid of the eclipse hood they are junk

PoukieBear · 02/05/2006, 06:04 PM

Yup, I agree that they are junk, I used to have one.

Toss the entire thing, you'll be glad you did.

I got an Aqualight.

Kawaii · 02/05/2006, 08:31 PM

I'm not sure if that is really an option financially.

adtravels · 02/05/2006, 08:52 PM

I have an atman 4x 36watt 50/50 pcs its 100 cm long but looks good on the tank. there should be a suitable similar model in the us cost about 40 pounds, 70 dollars
Heres my tank

Kawaii · 02/05/2006, 09:17 PM

100 cm is longer than the length of our tank. nice tank though.

adtravels · 02/05/2006, 09:57 PM

my tankl is only 80cm the light sits on brackets that are adjustable. it means the tank is open top

Kawaii · 02/06/2006, 09:36 AM

we can't have it open because we have a kitty.

ryvnd · 02/06/2006, 10:34 AM

I have a 29g eclipse. I haven't had any problem with my setup. Parameters are great considering no skimmer. I would like to retrofit my lighting so that I have more options with corals. I also need a closed top tank due to the cat factor.

02/05/2006, 04:28 PM	#1
Kawaii Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 297	Upgraded lighting for Eclipse 29g? What lighting could I get for my 29g eclipse reef tank? We currently have one standard bult and one actinic bulb. We were looking at different options on www.marinedepot.com , what does anyone suggest from there? We need something that fits inside the stock eclipse hood, either as is or with some modification.

02/05/2006, 05:40 PM	#2
usmcsgt Premium Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Pensacola Fl. Posts: 999	get rid of the eclipse hood they are junk __________________ There are no such things as limits to growth, because there are no limits on the human capacity for intelligence, imagination and wonder. -- Ronald Reagan Current Tank Info: 100 Gal Mixed reef Cube.

02/05/2006, 06:04 PM	#3
PoukieBear Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Ottawa Posts: 2,067	Yup, I agree that they are junk, I used to have one. Toss the entire thing, you'll be glad you did. I got an Aqualight. __________________ Michelle ~Poukie, I'm proud of you for throwing up that cake. ~~Mikey~~ ~You're not drunk if you can lay on the floor without holding on. ~Save the earth, there are no princesses on Mars.

02/05/2006, 08:31 PM	#4
Kawaii Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 297	I'm not sure if that is really an option financially.

02/05/2006, 08:52 PM	#5
adtravels you cant buy blue fingers Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 2,542	I have an atman 4x 36watt 50/50 pcs its 100 cm long but looks good on the tank. there should be a suitable similar model in the us cost about 40 pounds, 70 dollars Heres my tank

02/05/2006, 09:17 PM	#6
Kawaii Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 297	100 cm is longer than the length of our tank. nice tank though.

02/05/2006, 09:57 PM	#7
adtravels you cant buy blue fingers Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 2,542	my tankl is only 80cm the light sits on brackets that are adjustable. it means the tank is open top

02/06/2006, 09:36 AM	#8
Kawaii Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 297	we can't have it open because we have a kitty.

02/06/2006, 10:34 AM	#9
ryvnd Registered Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Lake Forest California Posts: 2	I have a 29g eclipse. I haven't had any problem with my setup. Parameters are great considering no skimmer. I would like to retrofit my lighting so that I have more options with corals. I also need a closed top tank due to the cat factor.