Gulf coast crustacean Research

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 360ø 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 15-watt IlluminationIncandescent 15-watt lamp. Molded moisture-resistant collar prevents corrosion at the socket.Hinged Hood PanelOpens effortlessly for stress-free feeding, maintenance, and media changes.Safe, Silent Epoxy-Sealed MotorSilently pumps water through the system and requires no maintenance, no oiling.Complete with BIO-Blend Tropical Fish Food, BIO-Safe Tap Water Conditioner and BIO-Coat Stress Defense, and an informative beginners fishkeeping guide.Uses Rite-Size Filter Cartridge Z.