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06-09-2005, 01:02 PM
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Eclipse 2 Light Upgrade
I have a tight budget and want to know how would i upgrade the light on my Eclipse 2 top. Im running 2-15w bulbs now in a 25gallon tank, one is white and the other one is blue. Does that mean its still 30w im running? Is there a link i can look at in how i can change my top. I heard about the retrofit kits but where can i find them? and how much lighting i should have in my 25gallon if i have corals like a frogspawn and i would like to have an amemone too.
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06-09-2005, 01:16 PM
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I think 25 gallon is a little small for a full on reef tank. The water parameters will change very rapidly, and what is a very small problem in a larger tank, will be catastrophic in a smaller tank. I think the Eclipse top is pretty limited as to what their wattage rating is. Look on the paperwork it came with or on the actual top for a sticker that says maximum wattage.. Probably going to have to make a mini canopy or purchase a different hood type lighting system. ( im not even sure if anyone makes them for such a small tank.
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06-09-2005, 02:13 PM
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You can always find a pendant [acronym:8f8b4aef3d="Metal halide light"]MH[/acronym:8f8b4aef3d] unit and clip it on the tank if you want to house pretty much any coral you want...
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Tank: 55g w 275# LR Fish: 2xPercula Clownfish, Cherub Angel, Scopal Tang, Zebra Barred Goby Invertebrates: Green Zoanthids, Serpent Starfish, Featherdusters, Various Hermits Snails: Turbo, Astrea, Bumble Bee, Cerith, Nassarius Lighting: Coralife 1x275w MH 20,000K, Coralife 2x65w PC 50/50 Equipment: 8w UV Filter, Rio800, BioWheel, 125 Skimmer Tank Birthdate: 12/25/2004 |
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06-09-2005, 02:15 PM
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but my eclipse 2 top will be a waste and i have need a skimmer |
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