Eclipse tank

[stacy]

I originally posted this under reef tanks then realized should have posted here. Currently have an 80 gallon eclpise that is finishing cycle. I have upgraded the lighting with pc retrofit. I would like to add a skimmer, but have not found one that will work with the eclipse hood unless I cut the hood. Does anyone else have an ecplise that they have made a skimmer work with? Is the lighting sufficient?

 

[jond]

As you will find with most posts about Eclipse systems, you can "make" them work, it is just difficult. You can cut the hood to make a skimmer fit and add a retro kit to get just average lighting.
I started down the same road using an Eclipse 3 on a 37gal. I soon realized that for what I wanted to do, it just wasn't the set-up for me. It has been in the garage ever since. Just an unfortunate waste of money, but I have been much happier since.
Good luck.

 

[stacy]

I think that I will eventually scrap the hood and redo the filtration and lighting. Until then I'll just cut the hood and add a skimmer. Right now all I have is FO with LS/LR. I may leave it as is and just do a 55 gallon reef later. Thanks for the input.