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Marineland Eclipse Filtration and Illumination Systems
Eclipse 1 Filtration and Illumination System transforms an ordinary aquarium into an extraordinary aquariumThe Eclipse 1 top-mounted system puts aquarium lighting, filtration, and maintenance at your fingertips--combining simple, elegant styling with superior performance efficiency
Average Customer Rating:
out of
5
(12 Reviews)8 of 12(67%)customers would recommend this product to a friend.
Customer Reviews for Marineland Eclipse Filtration and Illumination Systems
Overall Rating:
out of
5
(based on 12 reviews)
Written By: jesus
great for begginers
Date: November 18, 2009
"this is truly an all in one system for begginers for both salt and fresh water. easy to set up no hassle"
Review 2 for Marineland Eclipse Filtration and Illumination Systems
Overall Rating:
out of
5
(based on 12 reviews)
Written By: jlturner
Necessary Evil, I'm Afraid
Date: September 20, 2009
"This item gets a 3/5 not because of the one I received, but on the whole, it is very unfortunate that the Eclipse hood does not stand the test of time and must be replaced. The replacement worked perfectly, but the simple fact is that the original hood will deteriorate after only 5-6 years of use. That may be fine for some people, but I believe that under normal wear, an item should last much longer. The plastic components (all of them) in this hood will begin to get brittle and crack after a time. I guess they didn't expect people to maintain an aquarium more then 5-6 years? If you haven't made a purchase for an aquarium hood, I urge you to reconsider this one. True, it works like a champ, but ultimately will fall apart. I only ordered one because I had the complete tank setup, and am way too lazy to shop around for something new to fit the odd sized tank. (I like the bio-wheel setups also). I'm hoping the replacement is constructed of better stuff. Only time will tell there. So, To sum it up: The website gets 5/5 paws for sure, this product: only 3/5. It will work great, then fall apart after 5-6 years of normal use."
Review 3 for Marineland Eclipse Filtration and Illumination Systems
Overall Rating:
out of
5
(based on 12 reviews)
Written By: tcast3
Causes water leakage
Date: August 7, 2009
"I agree with the previous reviewer. I have had this unit for a few years. Until I read that review, I could not figure out why water was coming out of the top rear of the tank. It can be a significant amount of water in a short period of time when you don't see it coming, so it causes water damage on the floor & tank stand and water loss to the tank.
That being said, there are pros as well. It looks neat & clean, and its easy to use. Filter is accessible, biowheel is great, my light also works perfectly and always has. It does a good job of keeping the water clear also. The leakage problem is severe enough, however, that I wouldn't purchase this unit again."
Review 4 for Marineland Eclipse Filtration and Illumination Systems
Overall Rating:
out of
5
(based on 12 reviews)
Written By: JmCc
Attractive Appearance
Date: May 30, 2009
"Let me start off with the fact that the overall appearance and clean design is the main feature that sold me on this system. I purchased the Eclipse 3. I did some research before actually deciding on the Eclipse System.
One problematic area that was not mentioned by many of the reviewers is the fact that the filtration section in the top of the lid is so close to the top that the tank water can spill over/leak over the top/back lip of the hood and down the backside of the tank. The few who did mention it said the leakage happens if the filter medium is not regularly changed. That is not the only thing that can cause it. Spill-over can also happen if any amount of quality filter floss is used to filter out micro particles or if the flow of water is impeded by the most minimal amount of diatom or algae buildup sucked through the filtration system. Unfortunately, the design of the Eclipse system's mechanical filter has inherent flaws. There is simply no way to add basic materials to polish the water, let alone filter out an algae or bacterial bloom without losing a significant amount of water out the backside of the hood. Spending extra money on sterilizers or canisters becomes a necessity to clean the water beyond the bare minimum.
I do like the light system until I have to do any major cleaning in the tank... then I curse the light set up to the enth degree. The overall design has good features and not so good features."
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Review 5 for Marineland Eclipse Filtration and Illumination Systems
Overall Rating:
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5
(based on 12 reviews)
Written By: TheTruth
excellennt product
Date: April 11, 2008
"I have this on my 12 gallon saltwater tank and it works great. excellent filtration. the bio wheel helps alot with the nitrogen cycle"
Review 6 for Marineland Eclipse Filtration and Illumination Systems
Overall Rating:
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(based on 12 reviews)
Written By: neontetra
do not use
Date: February 8, 2008
"i got this and it stinks. it smells like mold and it fitrate that well. i recomed the emporor boi-wheel, 150 model"
Review 7 for Marineland Eclipse Filtration and Illumination Systems
Overall Rating:
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(based on 12 reviews)
Quality:
5
out of
5
(based on 12 reviews)
Performance:
5
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5
(based on 12 reviews)
Written By: Ragethefish
All in one
Date: March 20, 2007
"It's quiet and keeps the water very clean. What more does one need?"
Review 8 for Marineland Eclipse Filtration and Illumination Systems
Overall Rating:
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(based on 12 reviews)
Quality:
5
out of
5
(based on 12 reviews)
Performance:
4
out of
5
(based on 12 reviews)
Written By: mcmillan
I love mine...
Date: September 18, 2006
"I was pretty new to fishkeeping when I first bought my Eclipse 3. It is really great because everything you need for lighting and filtration is all combined into one. Also it looks really nice, and there isn't anything sticking out in the back like with other kinds of filters, so you can set your tank up right against the wall. The only issue I've has with it is that I can't use any really high wattage bulbs in it so that I am limited in what kind of live plants that will grow really well. But when my magnetic impeller stopped working after about 18 months, Marineland sent me a new one for free, really quickly. Their customer service was great!"
Review 9 for Marineland Eclipse Filtration and Illumination Systems
Overall Rating:
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5
(based on 12 reviews)
Quality:
5
out of
5
(based on 12 reviews)
Performance:
4
out of
5
(based on 12 reviews)
Written By: hiho
Nice system
Date: July 13, 2006
"I did a lot of research, I bought the Eclipse 3 I have the 37gallon tank and have owned it for 5 yrs, I am just changing the lights this weekend, and lots and lots of filters, the only thing I find is petco has LOTS of Bio-wheels, but few other parts, for the pump, and yes sometimes the in-pipe does fall out maybe 4 times in 5 years, I love it so much I bought my dad the smaller version
As long as you change filters and keep the algae down I love it. Buy one...they have a one yr warranty so the review guy with the bulb issue, he should have had it replaced, his fault"
As long as you change filters and keep the algae down I love it. Buy one...they have a one yr warranty so the review guy with the bulb issue, he should have had it replaced, his fault"
Review 10 for Marineland Eclipse Filtration and Illumination Systems
Overall Rating:
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(based on 12 reviews)
Quality:
3
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(based on 12 reviews)
Performance:
3
out of
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(based on 12 reviews)
Written By: Anonymous
Date: June 27, 2006
"Not a bad filtration unit for small tanks with limited space. I have had a lot of problems with the lights not wanting to work though. The filter tube in my filter pump doesnt like to stay on unless I really force it in, which sometimes is a pain during cleaning. Water quality has been great while using the unit, however. I am currently upgrading to a different setup because of the lights not always working. For a while I could take off the light guard and wiggle the bulbs, one side absolutely refuses to work now. If you buy it to get started with the intentions of eventually upgrading you shouldn't be too disapointed."
Review 11 for Marineland Eclipse Filtration and Illumination Systems
Overall Rating:
out of
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(based on 12 reviews)
Quality:
4
out of
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(based on 12 reviews)
Performance:
5
out of
5
(based on 12 reviews)
Written By: Anonymous
Great Hood for Small Tanks
Date: May 16, 2006
"If you have very little space behind your tank, or just want to avoid a filter hanging off the back this is the hood for you. Works great and provides good water circulation. The only downfall is the filters are an odd size so you will want to have a good pet store near you to buy replacements."
