Hi,
I have a Marineland 12G Eclipse system that has its original bulb/lighting in it, which is a 18" T8-15W bulb.
I would like to upgrade it, but in the manual it states it is not suited for HO or VHO lamps... I was wondering, if I changed it with a retrofit kit if that would work? Or why do they say it is not OK to put those bulbs in? Heat?
I think my plants would do a lot better with more light... I don't want to change the entire hood, since I really like the filtration system in the hood... so I think my only option is to change the bulb to something more powerful... Any other suggestions on how to upgrade this tank to better lighting would be greatly appreciated.
I have a Marineland 12G Eclipse system that has its original bulb/lighting in it, which is a 18" T8-15W bulb.
I would like to upgrade it, but in the manual it states it is not suited for HO or VHO lamps... I was wondering, if I changed it with a retrofit kit if that would work? Or why do they say it is not OK to put those bulbs in? Heat?
I think my plants would do a lot better with more light... I don't want to change the entire hood, since I really like the filtration system in the hood... so I think my only option is to change the bulb to something more powerful... Any other suggestions on how to upgrade this tank to better lighting would be greatly appreciated.
