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Perfect for home or office or any location, the silent-operating Eclipse Hex 5 is the only aquarium of its kind with total three-stage filtration--the same high-efficiency filtration employed in Marineland's much larger aquatic systems. And the Eclipse Hex 5 has Marineland's patented BIO-Wheel, the leader in biological filtration. The super-efficient Hex 5 provides the best in mechanical, chemical, and biological filtration--aerating and filtering the water seven times each hour. Water is pumped silently through the Eclipse Rite-Size Filter Cartridge (packed with fast-acting Black Diamond Premium Activated Carbon) and over the BIO-Wheel, where beneficial bacteria work to remove more toxic ammonia and nitrite with every turn. The hexagonal tank delivers optimum design profile and leakproof durability. All filtration media is inside a top-mounted access hood--no hoses, no filter boxes, and no noisy air pumps. The contoured light hood plugs into any standard household outlet and includes a convenient front access port for easy feeding. Requires only minutes per week to maintain. Distinctive Hex-Surround DesignProvides a panoramic 360° of prime viewing area. Eclipse Filter Cartridge and BIO-WheelEnsure easy installation, easy operation. Cartridge comes preassembled and changes in seconds. BIO-Wheel never needs replacing. Compact Fluorescent Illumination10 Watt Eclipse Compact Fluorescent Light is great for fresh or salt water. Enhances colors. The Hex 5 will also accommod UL list Average Rating of 3.50 out of 13 reviews
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Had this tank 5 years. kept going even with my neglect. - L. Pistolesi, May 07, 2008
I had this tank 5 years and just recently decided to shut it down, mainly because I don't have time for the upkeep and hate feeling guilty about it. Also because I never was able to keep more than 3 fish alive for any length of time. For the last two years I had two in the tank. Ultimately one of them outgrew the other enough to bully it to death. I did end up giving the bully away but it was too late to save the fish that remained. I never had problems with the motor, though it definitely needs water levels maintained to work effectively. The light does heat up the water and I found even when I left the light out, the water temp was usually at the upper end of the safe zone. Never had any success with goldfish. I don't recall any cloudy water problems. I also didn't stick with the pre-made filters, but made my own - for economy and to cut down on waste.
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What good is something that keeps breaking? - Pink Samurai, May 07, 2008
Perhaps I simply have bad luck. When I bought this tank, I loved it. I put it in my boy's room and it was nice and quiet and easy..... until it broke. I took it back to the petco I bought it at, they gave me a new pump....which also did not work.
I have the manual and I'm putting this thing together right, but it's not working! In the meantime, some of the fish died, and my son is pretty sad about it all.
Next time I'm going for one of the old fashioned loud filters that at least last you a couple of years.
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Pretty is as pretty does - Antony G Forrer, May 01, 2008
Like other people who have reviewed this item, I liked the way the tank looked and the price seemed reasonable. However, the first time I cleaned the tank I started having problems with the pump not working properly. I've been struggling to keep this pump running for the short 8 months I've owned the tank and I'm fed up with the hassle. This tank isn't a good deal, or even reasonably priced, if you have to replace it in less than a year. Pretty is as pretty does and I'm finding this tank less and less attractive. I wish I had read the reviews on this tank before I purchased it from a local retailer.
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Great for beginners - J. Dahl, Mar 22, 2008
This aquarium has worked great for me for about three months now. At first the water is a bit cloudy off and on due to the Nitrogen cycle that will happen any time you start up a new aquarium. But after the third week it's been pretty clear the whole time.
It's easy to find the fish since you can see in from all angles, and my kids love to watch what's going on. It's easy to feed the fish and get access to changing out some of the water (monthly).
I added a heater and there's room for the heater cable in the back of the tank, so it looks like it came standard. The filters I bought (here) for replacement are better than the one that comes with the tank due to a small 'lip' that makes the water not skip across the filter, but go through as intended.
I'm happy with it since it's small, space saving, cute, and good.
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Beware of pump - Wayland Smith, Feb 24, 2008
Good tank, pump went out after 8 months. No luck finding the Hex5 replacement pump. Pet stores said they don't stock the pump.
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