Marineland Eclipse Seamless Integrated Aquarium System, 5 Gallons, Corner

by MarineLand

Product Features

• Top-mounted 3-stage filtration system fits conveniently into corner
• 100-percent water-to-media contact for excellent water quality
• Extra space for accessories like heaters or airline tubing (sold separately)
• Easy to set up, access, and operate
• Includes specially selected fluorescent daylight bulb
• 100% water-to-media contact for excellent water quality, and a healthier environment for your plants and fish
• Available in 3, and 12 gallons, hexagonal 5 gallons and a corner 5 gallon
• Easy to install and operate and provides unlimited, unhindered access to the entire aquarium
• Fluorescent daylight bulb is ideal for plant growth and ornamental fish color enhancement
• Top mounted, three-stage filtration system that has minimal rear space requirements for against-the-wall placement

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 16.4 x 11.1 x 16 inches ; 8 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B001B8RQ66
• Item model number: PFES05CNCF
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,826 in Pet Supplies (See Top 100 in Pet Supplies)
  • #20 in Pet Supplies > Fish & Aquatic Pets > Aquariums

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

The Marineland Eclipse Seamless Integrated Aquarium System combines a 3-stage Eclipse Filtration and Lighting System with a high-quality seamless aquarium, TetraCare support, and an informative fishkeeping guide in a complete package. The high-performance Eclipse Rite-Size Filter Cartridge and patented Marineland BIO-Wheel provide total mechanical, chemical, and biological filtration, ensuring 100-percent water-to media contact for excellent water quality and a healthy environment for your fish and plants. The specially selected fluorescent daylight lamp promotes plant growth and brings out the brilliant natural colors of ornamental fish. Easy to set up, operate, and access with top-mounted Eclipse filtration that provides ample space for added accessories like heaters or airline tubing (sold separately). Fits nicely into the corner of any room.

Product Description

The Eclipse 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 your 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, the Eclipse has minimal rear space requirements for against-the-wall placement. Available in 3, and 12 gallons, hexagonal 5 gallons and a corner 5 gallon.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

32 of 32 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Almost great aquarium, February 19, 2009

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Rod Harrison (Chattanooga, TN USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Marineland Eclipse Seamless Integrated Aquarium System, 5 Gallons, Corner (Misc.)

I have owned this aquarium for 3 years now. It looks great sitting on my kitchen counter. I could have been more consistent about cleaning the system (about 1x a month), but generally speaking the fish have thrived. Several mistakes I made include: 1) thinking that the bio-wheel needs to be occasionally replaced (don't go there) 2) leaving the light on too much which created an algae bloom, and 3) buying fish that outgrow this small aquarium. I made those mistakes in the first year. Since then it has been smooth sailing except for the light fixture burning out. The light switch is pretty cheap, so repeated use caused it to break. I rigged up another lighting system since I was not able to order a replacement part except for the whole lid unit (which costs as much as the aquarium), but it is not very satisfactory. I am breaking down and buying another aquarium just to get a functioning light. This time I am going to hook up the light to a timer and avoid overusing the switch.

13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best small aquarium!, February 3, 2010

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JC Fisher "JC" (TEXAS, USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Marineland Eclipse Seamless Integrated Aquarium System, 5 Gallons, Corner (Misc.)

This is by far the best aquarium kit i've used so far. Ive had it for around 1 month already. The filter and bio wheel do the job with keeping the water clear and ammonia levels close to non-existant, respectively. Fish seem very happy and healthy. I was so pleased with this tank, i bought another one!

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Awkward design and mediocre quality, March 26, 2010

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BH "saddleup87" (Chicago, IL) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Marineland Eclipse Seamless Integrated Aquarium System, 5 Gallons, Corner (Misc.)

This tank was purchased as an upgrade for my betta. I decided to send this tank set back almost immediately because I found the quality and design of the tank to be pretty disappointing...especially coming form Marineland. First off, the acrylic tank body scratches incredibly easily, especially compared to my other acrylic set by a different manufacturer. Even the foam packing material didn't appear to protect it well. The top and bottom of the tank were both lined with obvious scratches right out of the box! The filter that came with the set is made of flimsy plastic and doesn't sit well in the compartment designated for it. Nearly every time I opened the lid, the filtration system popped up because the cords got stuck in the hinge. The cords from the filter and light have to fit through a really narrow opening near the hinge of the tank. The tank comes with a clip to hold these, but it really doesn't help much. To add a heater, you must carefully thread the cord through a small hole on the opposite side of the lid and drop the heater through a narrow opening in the plastic that supports the filtration system, which is a real pain should you need to adjust the temperature or remove the filter for any reason. As for the lid, I don't understand why they didn't include a little feeding door like many other systems do. It is a hassle to open the entire top (especially if you are limited on space above or behind the tank) just to dump in some flakes. I did like the tank's aesthetics and corner shape when it arrived, and the quality of lightbulb included, but thats about it honestly. In my opinion, there are better tank sets to choose from...particularly if you are shopping for a Betta.