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The Eclipse HEX

5

Quick Setup Guide

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2

A.

Add gravel, rock, and 
decorations with aquarium 
Frame securely in place.

B.

Add water 
and BIO-Safe.

Water line

1/2 pack for 
5 gallon tank

Frame ON

A.

Attach Intake 
Assembly to 
Pump/Filtration 
Assembly

B.

Install Filtration Assembly 
onto Aquarium Frame

C.

Remove paper from 
BIO-Wheel and reinstall

D.

Rinse Filter 
Cartridge

Intake

Assembly

Hex

5

Aquarium

Tank

Light Hood

Filtration Hood

Pump Filtration

Assembly

BIO-Wheel

Filter

Cartridge

Sample food

and water conditioners

New Aquarium Guide, 

BIO-Wheel Information 

and Registration Card

Rite-Size

Cartridge sticker

Light Lens

Cover

A.

Route Filtration 
Power Cord

Aquarium

Frame

B.

Replace Light 
Hood and route 
Light Power Cord

To keep moisture away and extend lamp life, 

this cover MUST be in place.

Cord Routing

Verify the Contents

Fill Aquarium

Filtration Assembly

Install Light

Lens Cover

E.

Install Filter Cartridge 
into Filtration Assembly

NOTE: Drip Loop

C.

Replace 
Filtration Hood

Adding Fish: 

Allow your Eclipse HEX

5

to operate for at least a few hours and preferably 24 hours before 

adding any fish. Start with just 1-2 fish. Add more fish gradually over a 4-6 week period. Some fish require 
a heater. Questions or missing parts call customer service at 

(800) 322-1266

or visit 

www.marineland.com

.

9/06   10318

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