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Marineland Eclipse System Six
High performance Eclipse filtration and illumination with a six-gallon curved-front acrylic aquarium
Average Customer Rating:
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5
(32 Reviews)28 of 32(88%)customers would recommend this product to a friend.
Customer Reviews for Marineland Eclipse System Six
Overall Rating:
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(based on 32 reviews)
Appearance:
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Quality:
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(based on 32 reviews)
Written By: Camille
Bought One for the Baby's Nursery
Date: February 24, 2006
"I bought one for my baby's nursery and it fits perfectly in the middle of a bookshelf (a little over 6 feet tall). My husband 'fished' the electrical cords through a hole he drilled in the back. We raised the top shelf for access to the aquarium. My baby LOVES staring at the 5 guppies from his crib. Get one for YOUR baby's room!"
Review 2 for Marineland Eclipse System Six
Overall Rating:
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(based on 32 reviews)
Written By: MJN1
Nice little tank
Date: October 17, 2009
"The Eclipse 6 is a nice little tank. It has pretty much everything everything you need to get set up right away. It looks good and runs well."
Review 3 for Marineland Eclipse System Six
Overall Rating:
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(based on 32 reviews)
Written By: col9ergrl
Absolutely wonderful
Date: April 23, 2009
"No matter what experience level of fish care you have, the Eclipse 6 is a wonderful tank. I currently have 2 Eclipse tanks, the 6 and the 12. My 6 gallon has been housing my Betta, Brutus, for the past 18 months. He absolutely loves his home. It's extremely easy to clean and care for. You can't even tell that the filter is running it's that quiet. Both of my Eclipse tanks are planted w/live plants. Because I have live plants, the only upgrade I made was the light. If I was using silk plants I wouldn't have changed the light. I use an AquaClear 25w heater and it keeps the tank a perfect 79 degrees F.
I am a huge fan of Eclipse freshwater tanks. They're aesthetically pleasing and a virtually maintenance free. The filters are always easy to find and even easier to replace."
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Review 4 for Marineland Eclipse System Six
Overall Rating:
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(based on 32 reviews)
Written By: misslet
would not recommend!!
Date: March 1, 2009
"the size is great, but the feeding section is horrible!! the feeding section opens in the rear, and its only a small section right next to the open filter...very very inconvienent!!"
Review 5 for Marineland Eclipse System Six
Overall Rating:
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(based on 32 reviews)
Written By: mamaladybug
Great aquarium
Date: February 25, 2009
"This is a great aquarium, Its small and I think its pretty, looks good on any display.
it is quiet running and you dont have to
bother with alot of maintance, It stay clear
and let me tell you it can grow some plants, I have 4 in mine and I have had to
prune 4 times in2 months, the plant are lush."
it is quiet running and you dont have to
bother with alot of maintance, It stay clear
and let me tell you it can grow some plants, I have 4 in mine and I have had to
prune 4 times in2 months, the plant are lush."
Review 6 for Marineland Eclipse System Six
Overall Rating:
out of
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(based on 32 reviews)
Written By: marylj33713
Not as good as I'd hoped
Date: February 2, 2009
"I had this same brand of 5 gallon tank for awhile, and needed to replace it as plastic tanks apparently get etched by algae after several years. This one is easy to use, but it is very difficult to add food without making a mess. Also, the filtration system died after about 2 months. Because I had quite a few other things going on at the time, I didn't deal with it and now I've gotten back to that original problem of having an etched and green plastic tank. Because I like the style of the tank (minus the messy part), I'll probably buy the same one (at least it's on sale this week). Otherwise, it's a pretty good setup."
Review 7 for Marineland Eclipse System Six
Overall Rating:
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(based on 32 reviews)
Written By: jr0d
Waste of Money!!
Date: January 31, 2009
"The design is horrible,the open port opens right on top of the filter unit which makes cleaning or feeding much much more difficult,also my filter burnt out only after a week."
Review 8 for Marineland Eclipse System Six
Overall Rating:
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(based on 32 reviews)
Written By: Pinkiesmom
dissappointing
Date: January 17, 2009
"Had a Marineland Hex 5 for over 3 years and wanted something just a tad bigger for my 5 yr. old pink gourami, so didn't bother to check out this unit. Feeding is difficult with design of hood. The light tube burned out after 4 days, replacements ONLY available from Marineland at over $10 plus shipping. Sorry I threw box away after set up, it would have gone back."
Review 9 for Marineland Eclipse System Six
Overall Rating:
out of
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(based on 32 reviews)
Written By: rayray1234
Very nice small tank
Date: December 26, 2008
"The pros are: it is much less messy-looking than your typical tank - all the filtration equipment is built in to the hood. It also comes with a cord organizer which attaches to the back corner of the tank, which adds to the overall clean look. Additionally, it is acrylic, which is very durable (though you can still scratch it).
The cons are: if you plan on keeping tropical fish in it (and I wouldn't really recommend keeping goldfish in here - they'll grow out of this 6 gallon), you will have to buy a heater, since it is not already built in to the system. Secondly, the way the hood is set up makes it difficult to feed without dumping some flakes into the filter itself. Additionally, for any aquarium maintenance you will have to take off the full hood, which is slightly annoying (but only enough for me to knock off one star).
Buy it, it's a great value and very cute to boot. However, if you have more space available, you might just want to upgrade to a bigger tank. For a few extra dollars, you can get the standard 10-gallon glass starter tank (not as attractive, but more gallons = more fish!). If not, you'll still be satisfied with this tank!"
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Review 11 for Marineland Eclipse System Six
Overall Rating:
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(based on 32 reviews)
Written By: brother
it was good at first
Date: August 11, 2008
"i had it for about a year then my light ficture staretd to crack and melt and i turned into a pice of junk i was satisfied at first !"
Review 12 for Marineland Eclipse System Six
Overall Rating:
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(based on 32 reviews)
Written By: Hickville
Great starter tank!
Date: February 6, 2008
"We bought this tank for our youngest son since he wanted his "own" fishies. Very easy to set up and maintain. Cleaning it is a bit of a hassle since you have to remove the whole hood but other than that, it's a great buy.
We've enjoyed it very much!"
Review 13 for Marineland Eclipse System Six
Overall Rating:
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Written By: Kitti
A good beginner aquarium
Date: February 6, 2008
"I have had this little aquarium for nearly 3 years now and really enjoy it. I put a few small tropical fish in it and they are all still going strong. I wouldn't recommend putting goldfish in it like the picture shows, its too small for that, but for a few little danios or dwarf platies, its a great little aquarium. I've also found that between the light and the filter, it heats itself so I didn't need to add a heater. The only problem with that is it gets a little too hot in the summer, but I found that if I leave the top lid open, it helps keep the water cooler. All in all, this is a great little tank for beginner enthusiasts or those who do not have the time or space for a larger tank."
Review 14 for Marineland Eclipse System Six
Overall Rating:
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(based on 32 reviews)
Written By: 5Rudys
Great System
Date: February 3, 2008
"We purchased this sytem as a beginner tank, and 10 tanks later it is still my favorite. Looks great, easy to maintain, the water is clear, the fish are healthy and the tank can fit just about anywhere!"
Review 15 for Marineland Eclipse System Six
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Written By: fin08
GREAT PRODUCT!
Date: January 28, 2008
"I just love this aquarium! It's the perfect size for a beginner like myself. I've had this product for 6 months already and I am very satisfied with it. The biowheel is still going strong and it does an excellent job at filtering. I strongly suggest you purchase this product if you are looking to have a reliable aquarium."
Review 16 for Marineland Eclipse System Six
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Written By: Reese
Satisfied
Date: January 23, 2008
"I purchased this a few months ago and I am pretty satisfied with it. The acrylic definitely looks better than glass and the lighting is great. The filter is sufficient and it is a good product for new hobbyists that can't keep big aquariums. The only downside to this is the small opening... in order to feed the fish, you need to drop food in the small opening. If you have to clean or net a fish, you have to take off the lid which can be a hassle. Otherwise this was a good buy."
Review 17 for Marineland Eclipse System Six
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Written By: w84me
Great tank
Date: December 16, 2007
"I've never owned a fish tank before. I did some research adn bought this one. This was so easy to set up and maintain! I love it! I've had it for just over 6 months with a few female bettas and a catfish. No problems at all!"
Review 18 for Marineland Eclipse System Six
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Written By: Hardworker
Perfect!
Date: November 7, 2007
"I have owned many fish tanks. This tank is amazingly easy to take care of, and it is always crystal clear. The filtration system is of great design. If you change the filter every month, you pretty much never have to clean the tank. My fish are happy fish! Thanks!"
Review 19 for Marineland Eclipse System Six
Overall Rating:
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Appearance:
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Quality:
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Written By: CaddoDancer
This is a great tank!
Date: September 9, 2007
"I have had several tanks in my lifetime and I'm very impressed with this one! I will be getting a larger one, Same brand, very soon..
I have heard of many people having trouble with cleaning...Not me! I use a soft cloth and it works great! no scratches!!!! What I like the most? not having to worry about leaks or it breaking!!! ever again!!!
I love this tank, I've had it for about a year now.
Veronica"
I have heard of many people having trouble with cleaning...Not me! I use a soft cloth and it works great! no scratches!!!! What I like the most? not having to worry about leaks or it breaking!!! ever again!!!
I love this tank, I've had it for about a year now.
Veronica"
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Review 20 for Marineland Eclipse System Six
Overall Rating:
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(based on 32 reviews)
Appearance:
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Quality:
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Written By: AquaDragon
One of the Better Aquarium Kits out there!
Date: August 31, 2007
"Unlike most aquarium kits on the market, this is one of the few worth buying. This is one of the first aquariums I've ever gotten and I have had it for over 5 years. The bio-wheel filter is excellent and very quiet and is perfect for the tank as long as you dont overstock or overfeed it. The flourescent lights in the hood saves a lot of energy while brilliantly lighting up the tank. The closed hood helps to slow the evaporation rate of your water and most importanly, this tank is a real space saver since the filter is positioned in the hood. There is no filter hanging in the back so you can place the tank flush up against the wall. The tank itself is made of acrylic which is more susceptible to scratches than the average glass aquariums, but if there are little children or rowdy animals present, this tank is a lot safer because it is more durable and less likely to shatter than glass aquariums. I really recommend this tank for beginners because it takes the fuss out of buying the right filter and lighting, giving you more time to enjoy the fish. On top of that, it's very easy to clean and maintain. Two Thumbs Up :)
P.S. When shopping for Algae scrubbers, make sure to buy ones with acrylic safe sponges to avoid scratching up the view."
