Eclipse Hexagon 5 system? Good or bad?

I think I want to get a betta, but I can't put him in my big tank, because he would attack all my guppies! So... I was looking at the Eclipse 5 Hexagon system, since it is similar to my big one, but not so hard to place in my small apt.

I read that some of you on here have them, and I wanted to know how you like them, and I have a few questions if they are good...

What filter do you put in, since the eclipse filters all have carbon?

Are there any modifications you need to do for a betta?

What kind of light do they like best?

I think I want to just rescue one from wal-mart or something once I get it cycled, unless someone has babies in the Phoenix Area! I know there is at least one member that breeds them here... but I forgot who!

 

I personally don't like them because the filtration system and everything is in the hood. if the filter were to break, you'd have to replace the entire hood (which costs about $75!!!!)


martinismommy breeds in arizona (phoenix I think?), and her babies are GORGEOUS!!!!! I have six of them

 

Greetings from Phoenix! I'm out in Chandler and I have a couple of Bettas ready to go right now...The 5 gallon hex is a great tank for a Betta..I have several of them.....They come with a light and filter..I take the cartridge out and use regular filter sponge in mine....

Let me know if you are interested in a Betta and we'll talk private..

 

Yup.. Martinismommy is in phoenix...Here is her profile page you can IM her...
You are so lucky to live so close, she has beautiful babies.


MM beat me..lol.

 

I wouldn't be really fast to recommend the eclipse systems for betta's. My boyfriend has a 3 gal eclipse and the filter creates a lot of current that tends to push his betta around he he gets over to that side of the tank.
There are a lot of really good 5 gal kit's from Walmart that aren't too big. You just need to buy at heater for them (less then $15 for a cheap tetra one at Walmart as well).

EDIT: lol ninja'd and out voted

 

Awwwwwww Thanks for the plug you guys! I just sold the last of my Coppers today....4 of them are going to NY!

 

Awwwwwww Thanks for the plug you guys! I just sold the last of my Coppers today....4 of them are going to NY!

aww, that's a long trip!!! everyone else is doing well????

 

Several members have their bettas in 5 gallon hex's and are happy with them. I did at one time, but I found it a pain to clean and I wanted to give my betta more swim room.
I can't comment on the filter's strength. The one I had came with a broken filter....my husband modified the top tp accomodate an HOB.
You can use the carbon cartridges, just don't forget it has to be changed out. Other members who still have the original filters can advise you if they use something different.
I used the light that came with the tank.

Wow ninja'd by everyone..even double ninja'd LOL

 

Martinsmommy,

I live in Chandler too! I live right near Chandler Fashion center. I would love one of your babies! They all look really pretty. I am going to swing by petsmart and get a tank today I guess... I do not know how to private message... so if you could send me a message on AIM or something, I would love to talk to you about it!

 

I think you need 50 posts in order to be able to send a PM, mods correct me if i'm wrong?

 

I tried sending an e-mail, but I am not sure if it went through or not, my laptop is acting weird. can you talk on AIM? you can take it down, I have it saved, but the e-mail is stuck in my outbox or something odd. My AIM is definitelynotmel...

 

hey...I just got this system about 2 months ago and I LOVE it. it's great if you just have one fish and don't have a lot of space. I would buy this tank over and over again. It's a great value for the money that you are paying. I have'nt had any problems with it at all. the filtering system is great. the only thing is you will have to buy a heater seperatly which I didnt know when I first bought it. but after I got the heater it works wonderful, my little guy (Jack) loves the room he has.

 

Thanks to Fishlore our new member MissI just left my house with a beautiful pink/white butterfly boy and a 5 gallon fully cycled hex tank! It was nice to meet her...She's a great lady and my boy is going to have a wonderful home!

 

congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!! I know you'll love him!

 

Oh,
I already do! I am just working on getting him all set up!

I am really happy I don't need to cycle another tank! I am soooo impatient!




Thank you soooo much MartinisMommy!!!!

 

You're welcome...

 

That was fast! Congratulations!!!!

 

I told you she lived close lol....

 

My My..You guys are super fast!!!...Congratulations on the new finned baby...We want pics of course!!!!..How exciting for you!!

 

oh yes, pictures are a requirement

 

I only live 15 minutes from her, in rush hour. I will post pictures when I get it all beautified. It is a bit cloudy right now from the stuff being stirred up, and I need to get him something pretty to go in there. Then I will find a camera! Promise!

 

..I'm soooo jealous you live so close.

 

Wow!
You guys work fast when a girl leaves for awhile.
Congrats to both of you! MM for having found a wonderful home for a lovely little boy and MissI for being so lucky to get one of those treasures!!!
The real winner is the lucky little guy with a whole 5 gals to himself!

 

Melissa, How is the little guy this morning? Did he get into his new home? Tell us all about the transition....Grandma is over here waiting to here all the details lol

 

Lol. He seems to be doing good! He isn't quite as active as he was before, but I wouldn't either when I was just put in a new home, with no friends, and only rock... lol. I had too much homework last night so I had to BS some stuff and didnt make it to the store, so I am off to interior decorate for him in a little bit. The water is a bit cloudy, but other than that, he is good!! His color is nice and bright and everything.

Pictures of Beta Boy. Still figuring out how to use the camera and get decent shots... grrr. Plus one shot of my big tank.

I used plastic plants, that don't have any sharp edges. I just couldnt find any silk ones I liked! I will see how he does with these. First rip when he gets bigger and OUT they come!

 

for the plants, run a nylon stocking over them. if it tears, then they're no good, if not then your boy should be fine

 

I will have to test that! But that means I need to go get nylons because I don't have any!! LOL...

 

I like your tank it's CUTE!
Look at him Ham for the camera! What a sweetie!

 

Awwwwww There's the little guy/gal! lol.....That tank looks really nice and colorful! You did a good job...Does he seem to be getting any happier now that you bought his furniture?

 

Such a bright colorful tank! very nice.

 

He/she is much happier now! It is swimming all around and not trying to hide much anymore. It is even coming up to the glass when I get close. Now it just needs a name!!

 

lol i'm having problems with names for his brother

 

I vote for M names or names that initial to MM

 

Congrats MM and Missi! Cute little guy and colorful tank! It will match a playful personality perfectly!

 

How is the little man/woman doing? Hey, did you get the mail I sent you?

 

He/she seems to be doing really good. It is really active and healthy. I am thinking about naming him Chewie or something, because he literally looks like he is chewing his food! His little mouth moves up and down when he is eating, and it is soooooooo cute! Makes me want to feed him more...

Oh. and yes I got the mail. Thanks!