Fluorescent Fixture Comparison Chart
Drs. Foster & Smith Educational Staff

Compare Fluorescent Fixtures
Compare Fluorescent Fixtures
[ Eclipse Hoods | Aquarium Hoods | Strip Lights ]

Eclipse Hoods - For use on standard aquariums
  Approximate Size Aquarium Size # of Bulbs Flow Rate
Eclipse 1 10" x 20" Standard 10 gal 1 T-8; 15W 150 gph
Eclipse 2 12" x 24" Standard 15 gal, 20H 2 T-8; 15W 200 gph
Eclipse 3 12" x 30" Standard 20L, 29 gal 2 T-8; 18W 250 gph
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Aquarium Hoods - For use on standard aquariums
  Approx.
Size
Aquarium
Size
Bulbs Colors
Available
Perfecto
Aquarium
Hoods
16" x 8-1/2"
20" x 10"
24" x 12"
30" x 12"
36" x 12"
36" x 12"
48" x 12"
36" x 18"
48" x 18"
72" x 18"
5-1/2 gal
10 gal
15 gal, 20H
20L, 29 gal
30 gal, 40H
30 gal, 40H
55 gal, 60 gal
50 gal, 65 gal
70 gal, 90 gal
125 gal, 135 gal
1 11"; 8W
1 18"; 15W
1 18"; 15W
1 24"; 20W
1 36"; 30W
1 24"; 20W
1 48"; 40W
4 18"; 15W
4 24"; 20W
8 18"; 15W
Black w/dark
woodgrain
All-Glass
Deluxe
Full Hoods
20" x 10"
24" x 12"
30" x 12"
36" x 12"
48" x 12"
10 gal
15 gal, 20H
20L, 29 gal
30 gal, 40H
55 gal, 60 gal
1 18"; 15W
1 18"; 15W
1 24"; 20W
1 24"; 20W
1 48"; 40W
Oak
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Strip Lights - Recommended for use with a glass canopy
  Approx.
Size
Aquarium
Size
Bulbs Colors Available
Perfecto
Strip Lights
20" x 4"
24" x 4"
30" x 4"
36" x 4"
48" x 4"
10 gal
15 gal, 20H
20L, 29 gal
30 gal, 40H
55 gal, 60 gal
1 18"; 15W
1 18"; 15W
1 24"; 20W
2 18"; 15W
1 48"; 40W
All sizes available
in black with dark
woodgrain

Brown with light oak
(30" and 48" only)
All-Glass
Strip Lights
16" x 4"
20" x 4"
5-1/2 gal
10 gal
1 15"; 14W
1 18"; 15W
Black
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