Eclipse System 12 Nano Reef???

[Janelle]

I have set up my Eclipse system 12 with saltwater and a crushed coral substrate. I am really looking into getting some live rock for this aquarium and make a mini reef. However, the 13 watt flourescent lighting doesn't seem that great. How much lighting does Live rock need and will this lighting suffice? Or will I need to get more wattage? If so, what kind of light will fit this fixture? Here is a link to the description and pictures of the system for anyone interested. http/www.petmeister.com/item4.htm

All thoughts and comments will be appreciated! Thanks!

 

[Hazmat]

Hi janelle

Yes it can work but only with some soft coral and maybe an anomone. If you can get a higher watt light it would be better. I says it has a 13 watt power compact. if you can get a higher watt actinic, even better. Check your LFS and see what kind of replacement bulbs that have for your eclipse, or even online.

Good luck

Hazmat

 

[ostrow]

You can't put the higher wattage bulbs in the Eclipse, but a couple companies make retrofits for the eclipse hoods that enable much higher wattage.

Do a search on eclipse retrofit on ebay or google and you should find options, including DIY options.

 

[Janelle]

I couldn't find any higher wattage bulbs that fit the Eclipse 12, however I found a 50/50 10,000k day/actinic for very very cheap. http/store.yahoo.com/lamps-now/13w5010dayac.html
This is suffice for just some live rock and some mushroom coral and maybe an anenome, right?

 

[ostrow]

it will fit the hood, but will not work with the lighting in the hood. you need a retrofit.