newbie with ?

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referjohn

Discussion Starter · Dec 1, 2007

hello,
do eclipse filter/light/hoods work for planted tanks.??

i will be getting a 10g. tank and want to purchase a eclipse system 1 just
for the simplicity, i am totally new to planted tanks, and would like to learn to keep a healthy planted tank with fish. there sure looks like alot to learn
about the conditions/paramiters/ light set-ups.:icon_eek:

:redface:

again i really like the convience of the eclipse hoods but am unsure if they can truely support a planted tank. i am getting the 10g for free:icon_cool but would like to get a 18g tall or 25g tall in acrylic one day- also using a eclipse hood.
the fish i would like to keep are

red-tail black shark
blue rams
tetras
cherry barbs
oticinlus

any feed back would be great
btw,awesome forum
thanks to all in advance

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Green Leaf Aquariums

· #2 · Dec 1, 2007

http://www.drsfostersmith.com/Produ...allpartial&Ntk=All&N=2004&Ntt=aqua clear&Np=1
I use this for small tanks and they are easy to use and no problem with planted tanks. Just keep your tank topped off.

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referjohn

Discussion Starter · #3 · Dec 1, 2007

are you trying to say stay away from the eclipse hood?

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referjohn

Discussion Starter · #4 · Dec 1, 2007

well i have looked around this forum and haven't found anything
about using a eclipse hood/light/filtration set-up?

anyone???

please, pros and cons of using the eclipse- i really want to get back into fishkeeping.

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Green Leaf Aquariums

· #5 · Dec 1, 2007

Do they have bio wheels? If they do and your injecting co2, then its not the best.

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fishscale

· #6 · Dec 1, 2007

Eclipse systems are pretty expensive, it might be cheaper and better to buy all your system pieces separately and do it yourself. A lot more work, but I think it would be worth it.

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Digsy

· #7 · Dec 2, 2007

I don't know about the Eclipse system but, I like the nearest competitor, my JBJ nano cube. They have a freshwater hood option which came with two 24W bulbs and all I added was a heater and DIY CO2. I would imagine that the Eclipse might have a similar option.