Eclipse tanks,

[sinner's girl]

Sinner wants an eclipse tank for the kitchen. I'm thinking that may be our Christmas gift.
but before I buy one, a few questions....
Has anyone had any trouble with them?
Know where I can get a good deal on one?
What is a good system/type to get?
I found two online, Marineland Eclipse System Three for 39.99 and Marineland Eclipse System Six for 55.99
How much would a 20gl cost?
Thanks!

 

[reefnut]

I have been looking at the eclipse systems for a nano tank... These were my thoughts.
The Eclipse System Three 12" L x 7-1/2" W x 11-1/2"H
13w PC Retrofit 8"L x 3 1/2"W x 2"H (Not sure yet if it will fit)
The Eclipse System Six 16-1/2" L x 9" W x 14-1/2" H
32w PC Retrofit 13" x 3" x 1-1/4" (Not sure yet if it will fit)
The Eclipse System Twelve 20" L x 11-1/2" W x 17-1/2" H
96w PC Retrofit 18 1/2" x 7"W x 1 3/4"H (Not sure yet if it will fit)

 

[billsweet]

i got a 37 gallon tank with a eclispe hood on it and was able to get retro fit kit with 65 watt pcs fairly inexpensive $100 for the hood and $65 for the retro kit the tank just a standard 37 glass tank i think it was $45 so for right around $210 I HAD A GREAT START once live rock was in the tank needed an additional powerhead to get the water moving and about once a week a bring skilter from home and run on tank for a couple of hours but everything looks great
problems exist: no good ventilation for heat that pcs bring and pain in the butt to use hang on any where but the front of the tank