96w in Eclipse 1 (tl) hood

[7days]

Does anyone know if there is a 96w light for a standard 10 gal (10x20) Eclipse 1 twin light (two prongs on each end of an 18" bulb) hood, and where I can get one? Or if there isn't, does anyone know of some DYI instructions on converting my hood to house that kind of bulb?
I trying to get enough juice to keep soft corals that will thrive, or at least be happy .

 

[fireman03]

Are you sure it isnt a 12 gal eclipse? I am not familiar with a 10 gal eclipse. If you do have a 12g, you can get a 96w powerquad. You not be able to use the eclipse hood with 96w's though. There is not enough room for the light and there is no way for the heat to dissipate. Your only option with that tank is the powerquad which will replace your current hood.

 

[7days]

Thanks fireman03
The hood originally comes with a 12 gal, but I have a 10 gal tank that I am using it on. I bought my tank first, then in pursuit of a little better lighting, I bought an Eclipse hood (they have the same dimesions). I'll go do a search for the powerquad hood you mentioned. Then, based on $$, I'll go from there.
By the way: Do you think 64w is enough for soft corals in a 10gal?

 

[fireman03]

I really like the Coralife 96w powerquad. With that amount of little you should not run into any issue as far as having enough light. Good Luck.

 

[7days]

Thanks fireman03.
I found some powerquads that will fit my tank, but at their price (nothing under $100) I'll have to convert my Eclipse hood to a 2x32w configuration, and enjoy the softs that can live with it. Especially since I just got the Eclipse hood. Besides, it'll probably be easier to keep those alive (or at least cheaper!)
Thanks again for your help, you :happy: