Lighting options for an Eclipse 6g?

[99RedSi]

I've been looking to start up with plants again - I had a 29g and 45g planted about 5-6 years ago but had bad luck and left the hobby!

Anyways, I like the stylish, sleek look of the Eclipse 6g as I want to start small and have a dwarf puffer or two .

I'm curious if the light over the Eclipse 6g is adequate enough for low-mid lighting level plants? If not, what retrofit options are out there for this hood?

 

[malkore]

difficulty with lighting is one of two reasons I'll never own an Eclipse system (the other is their proprietary hood setup, which costs an arm & a leg to get replacement pieces for).

your best option is a screw in power-compact, or use the light already in the unit and stick to java ferns, crypts and anubias (low low light only).

otherwise, retro-fitting involves cutting off sections of the hood to provide enough space for larger bulbs.

 

[99RedSi]

Ok - I think I've decided to go with a JBJ nano-cube (6g).

It was 3wpg. Thanks!