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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

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 Great little aquarium (3 gallon version)
All we needed to add was some gravel and ornaments, everything else needed for cold water fish is in the tank. Product quality appears to be excellent, the filter pump runs very quiet and it’s keeping the water very clear. It’s large enough to house 3 or 4 small fish comfortably and ours is currently housing 3 female betta quite nicely. If a small tank is what you are looking for, this is a very nice product.

3 Stars A little disappointed
So far the tank is beautiful all set up and we have not had any problems but it did not arrive in great condition.

The plastic lid was cracked and instead of messing with the huge hassle of returning/exchanging the very large item, my handy hubby was able to glue the shard back on that had snapped off in transit. Now the lid itself seems to be warped and does not sit flush on the tank. If we were ever to have any very sneaky, jumpy fish, they might be able to escape as there is a gap in the back corner of the tank.

Other than that, it is beautiful and we like the seemlessness of the acrylic over the glass tank. Can get other complete tank sets for A LOT less but we like the look of this one and all the filters etc being in the lid and not taking up space in the back of the tank. Wish it came with a heater and thermometer and net for the price you pay…

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 Have had mine over 2 years and highly recommend it.
I have been thinking of getting a veil-tail Betta fish and wouldn’t think of keeping one in a little jar or bowl,so I came here looking for a 1-2 gallon aquarium,and realized I never left a review for my acrylic Marineland Eclipse System 12,12 gallon aquarium.

I have to say that I am totally satisfied with mine. My only complaint is that I didn’t start with a 29-30 gallon,instead,but they cost considerably more than glass tanks, but you never have to worry about leaks,as they are seamless and they weigh a lot less.

I keep my home at 78 degrees,so I had to take the heater out as I could never get it cool enough. I clean it every 10-14 days,and the water stays crystal clear with a wall of bubbles,air stone,(not a wand which clogs). All the pet shops carry the system 12 filters.I get the 3-pk for $9.98 which you change once a month,rinsing the filter out when cleaning the tank,in between the monthly filter change. Just remember, do not rinse off the bio-wheel,as you want the beneficial bacteria which lives in it.

I highly recommend acrylic aquariums,and happily vouch for the Marineland Eclipse system. Excellent quality.

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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 little aquarium (3 gallon version)
All we needed to add was some gravel and ornaments, everything else needed for cold water fish is in the tank. Product quality appears to be excellent, the filter pump runs very quiet and it’s keeping the water very clear. It’s large enough to house 3 or 4 small fish comfortably and ours is currently housing 3 female betta quite nicely. If a small tank is what you are looking for, this is a very nice product.

5 Stars Incredible Tank
I received the six gallon tank as a gift because I was looking to add a pet to my bedroom. The setup is generally easy and only takes maybe five minutes. I purchased three small fish the next day and had some great results. Over time I added a few more and now the aquarium is just thriving! It’s great because the tank is so small and can fit almost anywhere. You just need to be careful not to overcrowd the fish. Your list of fish possibilities are small, but they’ll look amazing under the flourescent lighting. The only inconvenience of the set is the top opening. When the lid is open, the filter is right there, and the hole that leads into the water is suprisingly small. Plus, I can’t clean the tank without having to take the entire top off and drip water all over the floor. But, there are definitely more advantages to it. Just remember to clean the tank once a month, check the maintenance of the filter, and not overcrowd the tank (add about one inch of fish per every gallon), and you’ll have some happy fish for years.

3 Stars A little disappointed
So far the tank is beautiful all set up and we have not had any problems but it did not arrive in great condition.

The plastic lid was cracked and instead of messing with the huge hassle of returning/exchanging the very large item, my handy hubby was able to glue the shard back on that had snapped off in transit. Now the lid itself seems to be warped and does not sit flush on the tank. If we were ever to have any very sneaky, jumpy fish, they might be able to escape as there is a gap in the back corner of the tank.

Other than that, it is beautiful and we like the seemlessness of the acrylic over the glass tank. Can get other complete tank sets for A LOT less but we like the look of this one and all the filters etc being in the lid and not taking up space in the back of the tank. Wish it came with a heater and thermometer and net for the price you pay…

5 Stars Have had mine over 2 years and highly recommend it.
I have been thinking of getting a veil-tail Betta fish and wouldn’t think of keeping one in a little jar or bowl,so I came here looking for a 1-2 gallon aquarium,and realized I never left a review for my acrylic Marineland Eclipse System 12,12 gallon aquarium.

I have to say that I am totally satisfied with mine. My only complaint is that I didn’t start with a 29-30 gallon,instead,but they cost considerably more than glass tanks, but you never have to worry about leaks,as they are seamless and they weigh a lot less.

I keep my home at 78 degrees,so I had to take the heater out as I could never get it cool enough. I clean it every 10-14 days,and the water stays crystal clear with a wall of bubbles,air stone,(not a wand which clogs). All the pet shops carry the system 12 filters.I get the 3-pk for $9.98 which you change once a month,rinsing the filter out when cleaning the tank,in between the monthly filter change. Just remember, do not rinse off the bio-wheel,as you want the beneficial bacteria which lives in it.

I highly recommend acrylic aquariums,and happily vouch for the Marineland Eclipse system. Excellent quality.

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.

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Technorati Tags: Acrylic Aquarium, Aquarium System, Betta, Cold Water Fish, Color Enhancement, Daylight Bulb, Eclipse Aquarium, Eclipse System, Filter Cartridge, Filtration Media, Flourescent, Gallon Tank, Ornamental Fish, Performance Efficiency, Plant Growth, Size Filter, Small Fish, Small Tank, Space Requirements, Stage System

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

3 Stars A little disappointed
So far the tank is beautiful all set up and we have not had any problems but it did not arrive in great condition.

The plastic lid was cracked and instead of messing with the huge hassle of returning/exchanging the very large item, my handy hubby was able to glue the shard back on that had snapped off in transit. Now the lid itself seems to be warped and does not sit flush on the tank. If we were ever to have any very sneaky, jumpy fish, they might be able to escape as there is a gap in the back corner of the tank.

Other than that, it is beautiful and we like the seemlessness of the acrylic over the glass tank. Can get other complete tank sets for A LOT less but we like the look of this one and all the filters etc being in the lid and not taking up space in the back of the tank. Wish it came with a heater and thermometer and net for the price you pay…

5 Stars Incredible Tank
I received the six gallon tank as a gift because I was looking to add a pet to my bedroom. The setup is generally easy and only takes maybe five minutes. I purchased three small fish the next day and had some great results. Over time I added a few more and now the aquarium is just thriving! It’s great because the tank is so small and can fit almost anywhere. You just need to be careful not to overcrowd the fish. Your list of fish possibilities are small, but they’ll look amazing under the flourescent lighting. The only inconvenience of the set is the top opening. When the lid is open, the filter is right there, and the hole that leads into the water is suprisingly small. Plus, I can’t clean the tank without having to take the entire top off and drip water all over the floor. But, there are definitely more advantages to it. Just remember to clean the tank once a month, check the maintenance of the filter, and not overcrowd the tank (add about one inch of fish per every gallon), and you’ll have some happy fish for years.

5 Stars Have had mine over 2 years and highly recommend it.
I have been thinking of getting a veil-tail Betta fish and wouldn’t think of keeping one in a little jar or bowl,so I came here looking for a 1-2 gallon aquarium,and realized I never left a review for my acrylic Marineland Eclipse System 12,12 gallon aquarium.

I have to say that I am totally satisfied with mine. My only complaint is that I didn’t start with a 29-30 gallon,instead,but they cost considerably more than glass tanks, but you never have to worry about leaks,as they are seamless and they weigh a lot less.

I keep my home at 78 degrees,so I had to take the heater out as I could never get it cool enough. I clean it every 10-14 days,and the water stays crystal clear with a wall of bubbles,air stone,(not a wand which clogs). All the pet shops carry the system 12 filters.I get the 3-pk for $9.98 which you change once a month,rinsing the filter out when cleaning the tank,in between the monthly filter change. Just remember, do not rinse off the bio-wheel,as you want the beneficial bacteria which lives in it.

I highly recommend acrylic aquariums,and happily vouch for the Marineland Eclipse system. Excellent quality.

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 Great little aquarium (3 gallon version)
All we needed to add was some gravel and ornaments, everything else needed for cold water fish is in the tank. Product quality appears to be excellent, the filter pump runs very quiet and it’s keeping the water very clear. It’s large enough to house 3 or 4 small fish comfortably and ours is currently housing 3 female betta quite nicely. If a small tank is what you are looking for, this is a very nice product.

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biOrb Aquarium Kit with Light Fixture

The biOrb™ combines the looks of a traditional fish bowl with the performance of a ‘hi-tech’ aquarium. The 8-gallon fish bowl incorporates a clever and easy to change filtration system that has been designed to provide maximum benefits and fish keeper. biOrb’s stylish, globe-shaped design will prove an eye-catching feature in any location. Together with its low maintenance and strong, safe construction will appeal to all age groups in both private and business sectors.

User Ratings and Reviews

5 Stars You should BUY this ORB, haha I’m precious.
I purchased this for my girlfriend and I have to say it came out to be a great gift. Even though it is the smallest of the BiOrbs, the Baby is still pretty big. I would say its enough space for several small fish or a few of the mid-sized variety. Right now ours is holding 4 standard sized Tiger Barbs, a small African frog and a fiddler crab with room for plenty more. The orb design of the bowl magnifies its contents visually depending on your angle of view and you can get some pretty extreme closeups of your fish. However be careful not to set the bowl where sunlight shines down on it, not just to keep algae from growing faster but also because the bowl can also direct the light into a beam that is capable of causing fire much like a magnifying glass. Your well warned of this in the directions though. This has not been an issue with ours and is just said in precaution. My favorite part of buying this was how easy it was to set up. You have the bowl, a filter, your gravel media and some plants to set up. The filter and halogen lighting runs off the same low-voltage power source and only requires one wall plug. The lid contains the lighting and a hole for feeding. The simplicity makes this a great gift idea for kids as it eliminates most of the hassles you get from normal aquariums.

3 Stars Very happy betta
I have a baby biorb in silver. I really wanted the black one but opted for the silver because of the price difference. I’m disappointed that the black one, which is identical except for color; would have cost me $20 more than the silver. Anyway, I waited days for this to arrive, I was so excited but fedex didn’t update their tracking information and it arrived around 6pm. I hate fedex.

I opened the package and set it up according to the instructions.

Pros:

-lovely shape

-light

-filter

-bubbles for my betta to play in

cons:

-filter will be hard to change

-doesn’t come with enough ceramic media (rocks)

-no plants included

-slight buzzing sound from pump

-no color variety for ceramic media

I went to petsmart and bought a small plant ring, adding more than that would make for a very crowded aquarium. I’m going to buy more ceramic media for this soon. My betta is very happy, I’ve never seen her swim so much. I’ll get used to the sound of the pump and eventually it won’t bother me. I plan on moving into a new apartment and this will go in the living room or kitchen, right now it’s in my room. I’m contemplating painting the tops because they don’t make the piano black tops for the baby biorb. Maybe I’ll give this to my son one day and get myself a black one.

2 Stars Returned.
We bought the biorb from petsmart because it looked simple and modern (not to mention the good reviews). We started setting it up and found out that the air pump has to be placed above the waterline. This takes away from the streamline feeling we were looking for. Are we supposed to nail the air pump to wall? I tried to find pictures of other biorbs and it didn’t look like anyone followed this rule. I was annoyed and returned it the next day, dissatisfied.

5 Stars BiiOrb
This is a beautiful fish tank! It is delightful. There was an added expense with the heater, cleaner pump, etc. Still I love it and so does my Betta fish.

1 Star I just looks nice
I purchased this product and I wished I hadn’t.

The air pump is unbearably noisy, so I purchased a new one from Reef One, but they sent me another jet engine.

The filter system is so poor, that my Platys died, and my male Beta, who was the next inhabitant after the Platys, contracted fin rot. All these conditions are attributable to having to completely replace the filter which disturbs the bacteria in the tank.

In addition, the ceramic media is very sharp and jagged and will tear fins of fish and scratch acrylic.

This tank just looks nice, but it isn’t conducive for life, the replacement filters are way too expensive, and the air pump is deafening.

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Technorati Tags: African Frog, Angle Of View, Aquarium Kit, Baby Biorb, Business Sectors, Extreme Closeups, Fiddler Crab, Filtration System, Fish Bowl, Fish Keeper, Gallon Fish, Great Gift Idea, Halogen Lighting, Light Fixture, Low Voltage Power, Orb Design, Safe Construction, Small Fish, Tiger Barbs, Traditional Fish

biOrb Aquarium Kit with Light Fixture

The biOrb™ combines the looks of a traditional fish bowl with the performance of a ‘hi-tech’ aquarium. The 8-gallon fish bowl incorporates a clever and easy to change filtration system that has been designed to provide maximum benefits and fish keeper. biOrb’s stylish, globe-shaped design will prove an eye-catching feature in any location. Together with its low maintenance and strong, safe construction will appeal to all age groups in both private and business sectors.

User Ratings and Reviews

5 Stars You should BUY this ORB, haha I’m precious.
I purchased this for my girlfriend and I have to say it came out to be a great gift. Even though it is the smallest of the BiOrbs, the Baby is still pretty big. I would say its enough space for several small fish or a few of the mid-sized variety. Right now ours is holding 4 standard sized Tiger Barbs, a small African frog and a fiddler crab with room for plenty more. The orb design of the bowl magnifies its contents visually depending on your angle of view and you can get some pretty extreme closeups of your fish. However be careful not to set the bowl where sunlight shines down on it, not just to keep algae from growing faster but also because the bowl can also direct the light into a beam that is capable of causing fire much like a magnifying glass. Your well warned of this in the directions though. This has not been an issue with ours and is just said in precaution. My favorite part of buying this was how easy it was to set up. You have the bowl, a filter, your gravel media and some plants to set up. The filter and halogen lighting runs off the same low-voltage power source and only requires one wall plug. The lid contains the lighting and a hole for feeding. The simplicity makes this a great gift idea for kids as it eliminates most of the hassles you get from normal aquariums.

2 Stars Returned.
We bought the biorb from petsmart because it looked simple and modern (not to mention the good reviews). We started setting it up and found out that the air pump has to be placed above the waterline. This takes away from the streamline feeling we were looking for. Are we supposed to nail the air pump to wall? I tried to find pictures of other biorbs and it didn’t look like anyone followed this rule. I was annoyed and returned it the next day, dissatisfied.

5 Stars Some things to keep in mind….
I rec’d this for Christmas, 7 months ago. I love it. Some things to keep in mind, it is NOT meant for goldfish. Period. Don’t try it. They are messy, they get too big. I recommend getting a platy or two, I have two. Very fun, very colorful. Or try a beta. Or a few minnows. I couldn’t find the filters so I bought a big filter sheet at the pet store and I cut it to fit, very easy to do. And cheap. The sheet was around $7 and you can get 15-20 filters out of it. I change it every month and dump all the water, wash out the bowl and replace with treated, room temp. water every other month. Again, easy to do, takes 15 minutes at the most. There are a lot of wires and a big pump and air tubes that they don’t show in the picture. I put it on my counter in the corner and hid all that stuff behind it, the one part vibrates loudly against hard surfaces so I set it on top of a pot holder and shoved the tank back towards the wall and it hides all of it. It is completely quiet. I would highly recommend this tank. It is very unusual looking and people always comment on how cool it looks, especially with the light on. The bubble tube in the middle is very pretty, the accessories are fun and well made.

5 Stars BiiOrb
This is a beautiful fish tank! It is delightful. There was an added expense with the heater, cleaner pump, etc. Still I love it and so does my Betta fish.

3 Stars Very happy betta
I have a baby biorb in silver. I really wanted the black one but opted for the silver because of the price difference. I’m disappointed that the black one, which is identical except for color; would have cost me $20 more than the silver. Anyway, I waited days for this to arrive, I was so excited but fedex didn’t update their tracking information and it arrived around 6pm. I hate fedex.

I opened the package and set it up according to the instructions.

Pros:

-lovely shape

-light

-filter

-bubbles for my betta to play in

cons:

-filter will be hard to change

-doesn’t come with enough ceramic media (rocks)

-no plants included

-slight buzzing sound from pump

-no color variety for ceramic media

I went to petsmart and bought a small plant ring, adding more than that would make for a very crowded aquarium. I’m going to buy more ceramic media for this soon. My betta is very happy, I’ve never seen her swim so much. I’ll get used to the sound of the pump and eventually it won’t bother me. I plan on moving into a new apartment and this will go in the living room or kitchen, right now it’s in my room. I’m contemplating painting the tops because they don’t make the piano black tops for the baby biorb. Maybe I’ll give this to my son one day and get myself a black one.

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Technorati Tags: African Frog, Angle Of View, Aquarium Kit, Business Sectors, Extreme Closeups, Fiddler Crab, Filtration System, Fish Bowl, Fish Keeper, Gallon Fish, Great Gift Idea, Halogen Lighting, Light Fixture, Low Voltage Power, Orb Design, Petsmart, Safe Construction, Small Fish, Tiger Barbs, Traditional Fish