Eclipse 12 Question

[jdavis28]

hey guys
new to the forum, plan to be a long time member as well.

Just started a nano a couple of months ago. Numerous soft corals in it and a couple small fish. However I need more light. The tank came with a 9w 7" bulb built into the hood. I have since changed it out for the 50/50 blue white bulb but it is still not enough, since 9w isnt enough light for the rocks and the soft corals.

I have been searching for days for a retrofit kit that will fit on the inside of my light hood. Most of the retrofit kits that are out there do not include a cover for the bulbs which is bad. I am looking for a minimum of 18watts preferably in the 36watt range. I am desperate for ideas,and location to buy the hardware, as I plan to keep the existing light hood because of its clean look.
thanks
Mr. Bueno

 

[steelhealr]

Eclipse tanks are notoriously difficult to retrofit light fixtures. Most people avoid them as nano tanks because of this and heat issues. I'll see what I can find out for you. SH

 

[steelhealr]

The hood apparently has to be completed retrofitted. Peoplea have:

1) removed the hood and used a JBJlighting Formosa light http/www.nano-reef.com/forums/index.php?...2135&hl=eclipse

2) A Supernova Retrofit.but..apparently the company went out of biz.

Eclipse's are a challenge to upgrade lighting. SH

 

[jdavis28]

hey man thanks for such a fast reply.

I like those links, very badass. As for the first mod, the two 64watt bulbs in the hood... I noticed that he didnt have any covers over those light bulbs. I can see that to be a problem because salt spray will come up and get on the bulb and fixtures. I can find retrofits, but I cant find a cover for the bulbs.

Is 32watts good to go for growth,(will a 32w bulb in the hood cause heat issues?) after all, I see you guys running 64 and 96watts respectively.
thanks
TIM

 

[steelhealr]

I have 72 over a 24 without a heat issue.32 over a 12 is going to be very low light but, better than what you have now. SH

 

[jdavis28]

http/www.nano-reef.com/forums/index.php?...pse%20pics&st=0

found this article to be utterly amazing. Feel free to check it out. It has bucu information on 12 gal Eclipse and lighting. Iam sure you have already seen it. I think I am going to do this right away.

thanks again steel
TIM