compact lighting in an eclipse 5 hex

[guppygirl]

I want to change the light in my eclipse 5 hex from a 15 watt incandescent to a compact flourescent. I know they have them for other Eclipse tanks, but which one can a 5 hex fit? Is this possible?

 

[cutechic]

I've used All-Glass and Coralife compact fluorescents in my 5 gallon hex.

But you know that rubber, circular thing that goes around the base of the incandescent lights in the hood of the hex? You'll need to remove that to fit the fluorescent bulb in.

 

[guppygirl]

Thanks so much cutechic!! I'll see if I can order it soon, I'm sure my plants will absolutely LOVE it!!!

 

[cutechic]

They will! I prefer the Coralife bulbs because they have a more natural spectrum, and make the plants look a lot brighter. But that's just me.