Marineland Eclipse Hex 5 Intergrated Aquarium System (5 Gal)

I bought this last year and it runs pretty well. One problem I've had is trying to find a replacement flourescent light bulb without paying $25 for shipping. My local fish store apparently can't get them either so I bought a $2 incandescent lite bulb not as brite or white but gets the job done.

I don't recommend this for a goldfish tank as goldfish are very messy fish and will out grow this tank in less than 6 months. I currently have 5 neon tetras and 6 t-bone rasboras. This is a nice combo cause rasboras are top of the tank fish and neons are bottom of the tank dwellers.

Easy to clean, pump works well and is very quiet.

Please do your research on what fish can tolerate a small 5 gallon tank before you get fish for this tank.

This is the perfect tank for my Betta fish and 3 ghost shrimp! It is not only a beautiful tank, but I like that the footprint is smaller than a regular rectangle 5 gallon tank. The filter current is not too strong for our Betta (which is something to consider with filters and Bettas). I have a decorated it with a couple large leaf silk plant (silk plants are best for Betta so as to not damage their fins) and black gravel so the ghost shrimp are more visible. I also put in a bridge decoration that either the shrimp or our Betta like to hang out under.

The Betta hammock is also a good buy for the Betta to lounge on near the surface, which they enjoy. Best Quality Betta Bed Leaf Hammock / Size By Zoo Med Laboratories

I recommend getting the freshwater master test kit, too API Freshwater Master Test Kit so you can test your water weekly to ensure the safety of your fish. Don't forget your weekly partial water changes!

You should also get a thermometer (the ones that go in the water are best) Marina Floating Thermometer with Suction Cup and also a heater, required for tropical Betta fish (we keep our betta's water temp at 78) and have this heater Aqueon 100009498 Aqueon Submersible Heater / Size (50 Watt). We tried a different heater at first, and it was terrible because it was not adjustable and kept the water at 82! Too hot! But the Aqueon 50 watt keeps the temp exactly where it needs to be. It's not very pretty, so just stick a plant in front of it ;)

We love this hex 5 tank! Beautiful, easy to set-up, easy to use!

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