Marineland Eclipse System Six Aquarium | 
 enlarge | Brand: Eclipse
Category: Kitchen
Buy New: $55.67
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Rating:  20 reviews
Media: Misc.
Size: Overall: 16" long x 9 1/2" wide x 15" high Front:
Shipping Weight (lbs): 8.8
Dimensions (in): 16 x 18.5 x 10.5
MPN: PFECO6
UPC: 047431901506
EAN: 0047431901506
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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Product Description
A unique combination of beauty, precision three-stage filtration efficiency, the compact System Six is a fascinating showpiece for home or office. System Six puts filtration, lighting and maintenance at your fingertips. And it has BIO-Wheel--the undisputed leader in biological filtration. The Eclipse System Six is easy to install and easy to operate, and it adds a touch of beauty and excitement wherever you display it. There are no hoses or noisy air pumps. The hinged access panel lifts effortlessly for feeding, water changes, and general maintenance. And because all filtration media is inside the top mounted frame, rear space requirements are minimal.
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 A well made little tank November 28, 2008
Grad student (Davis, CA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I wrote this in response to someone's comment on this tank, and then decided to make it into a full review, since gosh darn it, I just like this tank!
Here is a copy of what I wrote before:
I've had this model in constant use for about six years now. The only change I made to the basic hardware was to add a mini heater. I do make use of a biological primer for the medium when I feel the need to do a complete re-do of the tank. The only problems I have had with mass fish die-offs occurred when I wasn't careful about segregating new fish from the rest of my "school". In addition, I tend not to be all that up on routine maintenance, which means I've had the water get too low, the impeller dry out, biological filter dry, etc. That being said, once I've dumped treated water into the tank to bring the levels up, everything runs as it should. I was even worried about the levels of ammonia and other nastiness that supposedly are rife in tiny tanks such as this. So I made a point of monitoring this for the better part of a year and never had any levels that were really out of range.
In terms of long term durability, like I said before I've been using this tank for over 6 years. I just moved to a new state (and took the drained tank with me packed full of driftwood and rocks) and I still haven't had any cracks show up.
I think that if you want to raise fussy or fragile fish, then this tank may not work well for you. But if your interests in aquaria run towards seeing what type of mutant guppy or molly colors you can breed, then this is a nice, and in my experience, virtually indestructible little tank!
 Motor burns out/Parts difficult to find. November 17, 2008
Gone with the wind (Canada)
Purchased the system 6 and hex 5 for the grandchildren about 2 years ago,
Both units are good for a few small fish and the bio system does a good job. The pump motor is starting to actup. Needs a replacement.(hex 5)
Can't complain at least it ran 2 years. The system 6 I have replaced the pump unit twice in two years. Both time it just stopped and refused to work.(kept the water at the right level). They are a sealed unit so repairs are out. Marineland is of no help. Imported from China? The filters are just as hard to locate.
If not for the internet and help from online suppliers You would end up tossing them out.
As one other reviewer stated for the price, you would be better off with a 10-15 gallon conventional setup. Make sure you purchase products that have a good customer service and parts available. I don't recommend marineland.
 Marineland Eclipse system six aquarium October 18, 2008
Joseph S. North (Ohio, USA)
I would not recommend this product. I didn't even want to give it a 1 star, but this reveiw wouldn't let me post unless I gave it something. About 5 months into using the aquarium the acrylic started to get hairline cracks at the bottom front seams. Nine months into using the product, one of the hairline cracks proceeded to grow a very large crack all the way up the front of the tank. Within two hours half the water was gone from the tank. We replaced the tank with a glass tank kit from Wal-Mart as Amazon doesn't offer the tank kit. Aquaculture: Starter Kit 10 Home Aquarium It was a little under $40. This kit came with everything but the rocks and the fish.
Great salt-water tank! July 13, 2008
GTbuzz (East Texas)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is a spectacular, decent sized aquarium suitable for any location! I have had 2 green chromis and 2 clownfish living happily for a few months now with absolutely no problems. I filled my aquarium with 10 pounds of live sand and about 8 pounds of live rock (though I hope to add more soon). To clean the tank, besides a 1 gallon water change every other week that I perform, a handful of snails, a couple of hermit crabs, small turbos, and a starfish keep the water crystal clear and the acrylic spotless.
The conversion to salt water was extremely easy with this tank - the filtration system is maintenance free - I just added a small heater to stabilize the water temperature around 79 degrees and keep the tank topped off with purified water if I notice any evaporation. That's it!
Stop searching and go buy this tank!
 Great tank for the noob! July 9, 2008
R. Rivera (Miami, Fl United States)
I got one of these about a year ago and have had two of my original 4 fish in it ever since. One died right away, must have been sick from the shop, the other one basically got sick and eventually I had to remove it. The other two are doing great. I think about 4 to 5 fish would work in this tank, including a bottom feeder. NO MORE though, like another reviewer said they will die.
The tank comes with EVERYTHING you need except gravel. Like the others said (which I did not do, but on hindsight should have) let the tank run for a couple of weeks with everything going, but no fish. Be patient and you will be rewarded.
I am thinking of getting a salt water tank next, will prolly look at the same company when I purchase.
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