Classic and Pillar Aquarium Kits is rated 3.3 out of 5 by 17.
Rated 4 out of 5 by
Brettschornack from
great starter kit i usually never buy these kits but this is a great starter kit that gives you everything you need. the LED lights are really cool and i lover the filter tower because it hides all the cords and filtration. only reason i give 4 stars is because i am missing a few parts but the mess up happened in store so it is not the companie fault. Date published: 2014-07-24
Rated 1 out of 5 by
LorDB from
The pillar aquarium is a total disappointment. I did not like the pillar from day 1. Hard to set up. Hard to clean. And would not work at all after the first cleaning. Put it in the garbage can and reset up my 5 gallon which I love. Date published: 2014-04-04
Rated 5 out of 5 by
WolfWhisperer7777 from
Excellent tank I've had my 6 gallon tank for almost a year now and love it! I'll agree with those who say it's a bit hard to get the tower setup in place and that can be a bit frustrating. That's been my only issue with the tank though. For a first tank it's got me seriously spoiled. This thing practically takes care of itself. All I have to do is not over feed my fish and make sure I don't add too much water in it. Combine that with the occasional algae cleanings and it's super easy to maintain. I have a few glo fish, gold fish and a Pleco algae fish in it and they're happy campers. I would highly recommend this to anyone wanting an easy to care for tank that doesn't need a lot of room either. The bio wheel feature was not something I'd ever heard of before but now, I won't have another aquarium that does not have that feature, it's just that nice of a feature. Date published: 2014-03-07
Rated 5 out of 5 by
dolphanjoe from
great design quiet and my clown fish love it. Can't say enough about the pillar Marineland 6 gl. aquarium. 6 gallons and not a hitch. cycled just live sand a choral centerpiece and 3 clowns. no problems. easiest tank I ever had to maintain. people say smaller is harder because there is less room for error. believe me I've had 72 gl. bow tanks. that didn't run as smooth as this baby. I bought live sand, real seawater put a small heater in the filter. lights on 10 hours 8 white 2 blue lights and just 3 cycle surviving fish. just don't over feed them and I can't see anyone having a problem with this fabulous aquarium. p.s. ...... to the person with the wet leds ? you most assuredly added too much water, splash. thanks for your time and enjoy your little piece of the ocean. Date published: 2014-02-01
Rated 4 out of 5 by
fishlover1000 from
great tank but bad lighting system I bought the Pillar Aquarium kit at petsmart in amarillo tx back in september 2013. love the whole tank does get scratched easily. Not a fan of the lighting system as the night time blue led stop working for me some how water got into it and messed it and I have yet to find any replacement part/ lights for it Date published: 2014-01-09
Rated 3 out of 5 by
jason72 from
lights and filter are not separate I am happy with the tank, it looks nice and is a good design. What I'm not happy with is the need of the desigers to connect the power system of the cover lights to the filter. My filter has jammed every day since I bought it and I have no ability to buy a better filter because the power to the top goes through the filter. Poor design choice. Next time I'll check how the wiring is setup. Date published: 2013-02-09
Rated 5 out of 5 by
analyst34 from
GREAT INNOVATION - I GIVE IT 10 STARS IF I COULD I took a chance on this purchase as so many to choose from but the Bio Wheel won me over and then it was the light Acrylic 6 gallon LED Lights, I just love every thing about this tank. A little uncomfortable configuring it but my work paid off as this looks SPECTACULAR. I love the babbling brook trickle from the filter listening at night while I sleep. GREAT! I also have a Betta Fish and yes the current was strong, so after reading ideas, I put a small kitchen funnel with a long tube in and large rubber bands around the pump houseing. PERFECT Amazing addition to my life. Thank you so very much for not only my happy fish but the joy this design allows me. I have it on my night stand right next to my bed with plenty of room for a book and cup of coffee and no cords or air hoses running everywhere. Date published: 2012-10-16
Rated 3 out of 5 by
WenDee from
4 Gal Classic-- OK It's ok I suppose. I wouldn't purchase it again and would much rather purchase one of the smaller glass units. The problem comes with the filter being too strong for the unit. It sends water splashing and turbulence in the tank (my fish are struggling to swim by the current). Second, I wish I had gotten a glass aquarium as it's just not as clear as some of my others. Third, the whole back tower was an absolute pain to hook up. It should come already peice together. I paid $70.00 for this and really wish I had gotten something a little more out of it. Date published: 2012-08-09
Rated 4 out of 5 by
VOODOO from
Classic 4 gallo with LED Lights Overall it's a nice mini aquarium.The filter is a bit largre and water splashes out of the top of the tank,This could be corrected by making the filter lid longer to completely cover the bio wheel.The on /off / select switch for the lights is a great feature, and the singke power adaptor for lights and pump are a nice feature ,but you cannot turn the filter off without unplugging the unit.The back cover is another nice feature but it should be attached to either tga base or the back of tank for easier assembly.All in all it's a nice mini tank, even though the price is a little steep. Date published: 2012-04-15
Classic Kit Manual
Classic Quick Set Up Guide
Description |
Approximate Gallons |
# and Color of LEDs and Wattage |
Total Watts |
Total LUX @12" |
Total Lumens |
Filtration |
Replacement Filter Cartridge |
Marineland Classic Aquarium Kit |
4 |
9 - .33 Watt White LEDs/
3 - .33 Watt Blue LEDs |
4 Watts |
390 |
129 |
Penguin 100 BIO-Wheel |
Rite Size A |
Pillar Kit Manual
Description |
Approximate Gallons |
# and Color of LEDs and Wattage |
Total Watts |
Total LUX @12" |
Total Lumens |
Filtration |
Replacement Filter Cartridge |
Marineland Pillar Aquarium Kit |
6 |
15 - .33 Watt White LEDs/
3 - .33 Watt Blue LEDs
|
6 Watts |
660 |
215 |
Penguin 100 BIO-Wheel |
Rite Size A |