eclipse lighting...please help

scuba steveo

scuba steveo

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ALL PLEASE READ AND ADVISE...........
I have to upgrade my lighting on my 37 gallon eclipse system 3. I bought the 55 watt retro fit (which was the biggest I could find) when I set up the tank last November. Well of course, I need more watts. So I have two options and I would like everyons input on both. I can find a way to replace or add to the current lighting under the eclipse hood (this is what I would like to do) or I can build a new hood with better lights and a fan. Under the first option, does anyone here know how to get more than 55 watts under an eclipse system 3 hood? If not, would some here please, please help me design a new hood? I will be willing to pay for your survices. Money is not the problem. I only say that because I do not want someone to think that I was trying to save money and didnt do it the right way in the first place. If I had to do it again I would get a bigger tank and not an eclipse, but I chalk it up to experience, or lack there of. Thank you so much for you help.
 
criccio

criccio

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I actually have fit three 65 watt CSL retro kits in the eclipse hood, but I have the luxury of being able to work with acrylic. I basically put two of the bulbs at opposite ends, at an angle within the provided plastic cover. Then, I fabricated a little clear acrylic case and hung a third bulb in the center opening. Again, it was easy for me since I work in acrylic, otherwise I think it would be pretty tough.
Chris
 
scuba steveo

scuba steveo

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Originally posted by criccio
I actually have fit three 65 watt CSL retro kits in the eclipse hood, but I have the luxury of being able to work with acrylic. I basically put two of the bulbs at opposite ends, at an angle within the provided plastic cover. Then, I fabricated a little clear acrylic case and hung a third bulb in the center opening. Again, it was easy for me since I work in acrylic, otherwise I think it would be pretty tough.
Chris

Can you post some pictures? Can I hire you to fabricate the little clear acrylic case for the center for me? Has this caused a problem with heat?
 
criccio

criccio

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scuba, I'll try and post some pics, but I don't think I'll be very successful, this forum does not like me. I can't log-in from my home computer, this site is just a headache for me. Emailing them would be easier. My center case is actually in need of replacement, so I was actually going to make a new one fairly soon. If you're interested, maybe $15-$25 + shipping. Never have had heat problems, unless I don't use my ac in the hot summer months. BTW, this is for the eclipse 3, I could probably do it for the 2 as well, but i don't know what CSL retro kits work for that hood. csriccio@hotmail.com
Chris
 
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