Aquarium Care

Marineland Eclipse Acrylic Aquarium System

The top-mounted, three-stage system combines simple, elegant styling with superior performance efficiency. All water is filtered through the high-performance Eclipse Rite-Size Filter Cartridge and then directed to the patented Marineland BIO-Wheel. The result: 100% water-to-media contact for excellent water quality, and a healthier environment for plants and fish. Easy to install, easy to operate, the Eclipse System provides unlimited, unhindered access to the entire aquarium. The specially selected fluorescent daylight bulb is ideal for plant growth and ornamental fish color enhancement. And because all filtration media is inside the top mounted unit, it has minimal rear space requirements for against-the-wall placement.

User Ratings and Reviews

1 Star Arrived broken
I am only giving this item a bad review because it arrived broken. I don’t think the product is bad, but I do take issue with the vendor/shipper for not properly packaging the merchandise.

5 Stars Great beginner setup
This is a perfect package for the person who has no fish related products.

This package come with almost every thing that you need, just add a couple fish, rocks and a plant or two.

Comes in a few pieces but, following the simple “picture” directions make it pretty easy to put the filter together and all the pieces that make up the top of the tank.

Replacement filters are only a couple dollars and even come in multipacks for a bigger discount.

Pros:

Comes with most every thing you need to start an aquarium.

Comes with florescent light

Its not glass and has no seams that could leak.

Cons:

Doesn’t come with and rocks or plants

Overall this is a great starter tank for someone who only wants a couple fish or only has a small space for a fish tank.

5 Stars Great tank
This tank is quiet, has a great shape, keeps my water crystal clear and seems much bigger than 12 gallons. I highly recommend it.

5 Stars HAVE 4 NOW LOL
I HAVE THE 3 TWO 5 HEX & A 12 GALLON THE 12′S PUMP DIDNT WORK BUT AMAZON HAD ANOTHER OVERNIGHT EVERYTHING WORK GREAT VERY SIMPLE 2 SETUP FISH LOVE THEM THEY R PLACED IN MULTIPLE ROOMS THEY LOOK GREAT !!!

5 Stars We love this tank!
I ordered this tank for my daughter for her birthday. The tank was a little larger than the previous ones we had been looking at. We upgraded her from a little 2 1/2 gallon minibow to this 12 gallon eclipse system. I chose the eclipse system particularly because I had one myself in the past (a 29 gallon high) and I loved the system. The tank came packed well and was VERY easy to set up. Within 15 minutes from pulling it out of the box, we were adding water. Currently we have a total of 5 fish in the tank and 1 apple snail. Everyone is doing fantastic! Even one of the fish had babies. The filter cartridge didn’t seem to fit in exactly right but I believe it is now installed correctly. The tank is so beautiful! My daughter watches the tank to fall asleep at night. The light is nice and bright as well and we have gotten a ton of compliments on it. Great tank… and the price was reasonable, too!

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Marineland Eclipse Acrylic Aquarium System

The top-mounted, three-stage system combines simple, elegant styling with superior performance efficiency. All water is filtered through the high-performance Eclipse Rite-Size Filter Cartridge and then directed to the patented Marineland BIO-Wheel. The result: 100% water-to-media contact for excellent water quality, and a healthier environment for plants and fish. Easy to install, easy to operate, the Eclipse System provides unlimited, unhindered access to the entire aquarium. The specially selected fluorescent daylight bulb is ideal for plant growth and ornamental fish color enhancement. And because all filtration media is inside the top mounted unit, it has minimal rear space requirements for against-the-wall placement.

User Ratings and Reviews

5 Stars Great tank
This tank is quiet, has a great shape, keeps my water crystal clear and seems much bigger than 12 gallons. I highly recommend it.

1 Star looks nice but broke within a year.
I had this aquarium for just under a year when the electrical light casing broke (the tan part). It had turned a dark brown (burnt) color and cracked in two, which exposes it to the water and condensation. I noticed it one day when the light would not turn on. Basically it became a fire hazard. I contacted the company and they did not care about the light casing spitting open. I offered to send them pictures. Not to mention the filter amount decreased over the year to nearly nothing. Yes I routinely cleaned it, and changed the filter. I no longer had the receipt so they would not replace it. oh well–I should have kept the receipt. My biggest problem is they did not care about the fire hazard.

Good points- It has a nice seamless look. The water was always clear.

Other cons-The opening to feed the fish is small. I question how well the filter works but I never had a problem with the water except for occasional algae build up. I never over fed the fish and I only kept a few fish given the small size.

5 Stars Great beginner setup
This is a perfect package for the person who has no fish related products.

This package come with almost every thing that you need, just add a couple fish, rocks and a plant or two.

Comes in a few pieces but, following the simple “picture” directions make it pretty easy to put the filter together and all the pieces that make up the top of the tank.

Replacement filters are only a couple dollars and even come in multipacks for a bigger discount.

Pros:

Comes with most every thing you need to start an aquarium.

Comes with florescent light

Its not glass and has no seams that could leak.

Cons:

Doesn’t come with and rocks or plants

Overall this is a great starter tank for someone who only wants a couple fish or only has a small space for a fish tank.

4 Stars Would (and did) purchase again.
Nice little tank. It’s my second. It is so small that it’s difficult to find a small enough heater. So last time i tried to heat it with a small lamp placed next to it. That melted the plastic a bit, causing a leak. This time I found a small heater & couldn’t be happier with it.

5 Stars We love this tank!
I ordered this tank for my daughter for her birthday. The tank was a little larger than the previous ones we had been looking at. We upgraded her from a little 2 1/2 gallon minibow to this 12 gallon eclipse system. I chose the eclipse system particularly because I had one myself in the past (a 29 gallon high) and I loved the system. The tank came packed well and was VERY easy to set up. Within 15 minutes from pulling it out of the box, we were adding water. Currently we have a total of 5 fish in the tank and 1 apple snail. Everyone is doing fantastic! Even one of the fish had babies. The filter cartridge didn’t seem to fit in exactly right but I believe it is now installed correctly. The tank is so beautiful! My daughter watches the tank to fall asleep at night. The light is nice and bright as well and we have gotten a ton of compliments on it. Great tank… and the price was reasonable, too!

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Hydor Mini Heater Aquarium Heater 7 5 Watts

The perfect heater for smaller tanks! This compact 7.5 watt heater will keep your 2 ? 5 gallon aquarium or fish bowl at the perfect temperature for freshwater and saltwater fish! Flat design allows you to place the heater under the gravel or along the side of any acrylic or glass aquarium. Safe and reliable heating!

Specifications: It is extra small: easy to hide in mini-tanks and bowls; extra safe-no glass to break; completely submersible, ideal for use in glass and acrylic aquariums; no damage if left running dry. For aquariums between 2 to 5 gallons; uses 7.5 watts; power cord is 6 Ft long.

Size: This flat heater is 5 in x 2.25 in.

Heater has a 2 year warranty.

User Ratings and Reviews

5 Stars Good little heater
Has kept my tank in the betta comfort zone even when the room is rather cool.

1 Star Inconsistent and NOT SAFE to run dry
The heating is inconsistent between units. I had two 1- gallon beta fish bowls near each other, each with it’s own mini heater, and one was always much warmer than the other.

Also, one day I accidentally left the heaters out after the changing the water (oops), and they both melted within an hour, so they are not safe to operate unless submersed in water, contrary to the product’s description.

While small, the “flat” heater tends to curl and is difficult to disguise in a small bowl. The suction cup provided often came loose.

I am going to get larger bowls (2 gallons) and better water heaters. I do not recommend this product.

5 Stars My Betta Fish Love This Heater
I have read so many reviews about this heater. You just do not know what to believe. This is my experience. My Betta fish, Max is 2 years old and lives in a 2 gallon bowl and he loves the heater. My Betta fish, Piper is 5 months old and she lives in a 1 1/2 gallon bowl and loves the heater. My Betta fish, Zach who is almost 2 years old lives in a 1 gallon bowl (I swear he prefers a 1 gallon bowl to a 2 gallon bowl…he has been in both and seems happier in the 1 gallon) loves the heater too!

1 Star Great idea for little tanks
These little heaters are a good idea but mine were defective and cracked opened exposing the heating element and wires. The problem was handled swiftly and I will continue to do business with the seller.

5 Stars Great bargain, works
Bought this for less than $10. Keeps 2.5 gallon tank at around 80 degrees, perfect for my betta.

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Hydor Mini Heater Aquarium Heater 7 5 Watts

The perfect heater for smaller tanks! This compact 7.5 watt heater will keep your 2 ? 5 gallon aquarium or fish bowl at the perfect temperature for freshwater and saltwater fish! Flat design allows you to place the heater under the gravel or along the side of any acrylic or glass aquarium. Safe and reliable heating!

Specifications: It is extra small: easy to hide in mini-tanks and bowls; extra safe-no glass to break; completely submersible, ideal for use in glass and acrylic aquariums; no damage if left running dry. For aquariums between 2 to 5 gallons; uses 7.5 watts; power cord is 6 Ft long.

Size: This flat heater is 5 in x 2.25 in.

Heater has a 2 year warranty.

User Ratings and Reviews

5 Stars small heaters
I bought two of these heaters for my betta tanks. At first I was afraid that they’d be too hot because they are recommended for 2-5 gallon tanks, and my betta tanks are 1 and 1.5 gallons respectively. However these work great. It gets very cold in the room where the fish are and the thermometer could barely register the temperature (my thermometers stop at 64F). After I put the heaters in, the smaller tank went up to 78F and the larger tank to 71F. I’m happy and, more importantly, the fish are happy.

5 Stars Great bargain, works
Bought this for less than $10. Keeps 2.5 gallon tank at around 80 degrees, perfect for my betta.

5 Stars Hydor mini-heater-7.5 watts
This is an excellent heater, goes under the marbles of my 5 gallon hexagon tank, keeps tank at warm level of 77 degrees, my Betta and ghost shrimp are very happy and thriving in the tank, couldn’t be happier with this hetaer, it is perfect for any small tank to keep warm, as long as it is 5 gallons or less, maybe even work for a 7 or 8 gallon tank. You will not be disappointed if you get this heater for a small tank or bowl, highly recommended.

5 Stars My Betta Fish Love This Heater
I have read so many reviews about this heater. You just do not know what to believe. This is my experience. My Betta fish, Max is 2 years old and lives in a 2 gallon bowl and he loves the heater. My Betta fish, Piper is 5 months old and she lives in a 1 1/2 gallon bowl and loves the heater. My Betta fish, Zach who is almost 2 years old lives in a 1 gallon bowl (I swear he prefers a 1 gallon bowl to a 2 gallon bowl…he has been in both and seems happier in the 1 gallon) loves the heater too!

5 Stars Good little heater
Has kept my tank in the betta comfort zone even when the room is rather cool.

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Hydor Mini Heater Aquarium Heater 7 5 Watts

The perfect heater for smaller tanks! This compact 7.5 watt heater will keep your 2 ? 5 gallon aquarium or fish bowl at the perfect temperature for freshwater and saltwater fish! Flat design allows you to place the heater under the gravel or along the side of any acrylic or glass aquarium. Safe and reliable heating!

Specifications: It is extra small: easy to hide in mini-tanks and bowls; extra safe-no glass to break; completely submersible, ideal for use in glass and acrylic aquariums; no damage if left running dry. For aquariums between 2 to 5 gallons; uses 7.5 watts; power cord is 6 Ft long.

Size: This flat heater is 5 in x 2.25 in.

Heater has a 2 year warranty.

User Ratings and Reviews

5 Stars Good little heater
Has kept my tank in the betta comfort zone even when the room is rather cool.

5 Stars small heaters
I bought two of these heaters for my betta tanks. At first I was afraid that they’d be too hot because they are recommended for 2-5 gallon tanks, and my betta tanks are 1 and 1.5 gallons respectively. However these work great. It gets very cold in the room where the fish are and the thermometer could barely register the temperature (my thermometers stop at 64F). After I put the heaters in, the smaller tank went up to 78F and the larger tank to 71F. I’m happy and, more importantly, the fish are happy.

5 Stars Hydor mini-heater-7.5 watts
This is an excellent heater, goes under the marbles of my 5 gallon hexagon tank, keeps tank at warm level of 77 degrees, my Betta and ghost shrimp are very happy and thriving in the tank, couldn’t be happier with this hetaer, it is perfect for any small tank to keep warm, as long as it is 5 gallons or less, maybe even work for a 7 or 8 gallon tank. You will not be disappointed if you get this heater for a small tank or bowl, highly recommended.

5 Stars Great bargain, works
Bought this for less than $10. Keeps 2.5 gallon tank at around 80 degrees, perfect for my betta.

5 Stars My Betta Fish Love This Heater
I have read so many reviews about this heater. You just do not know what to believe. This is my experience. My Betta fish, Max is 2 years old and lives in a 2 gallon bowl and he loves the heater. My Betta fish, Piper is 5 months old and she lives in a 1 1/2 gallon bowl and loves the heater. My Betta fish, Zach who is almost 2 years old lives in a 1 gallon bowl (I swear he prefers a 1 gallon bowl to a 2 gallon bowl…he has been in both and seems happier in the 1 gallon) loves the heater too!

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