Originally posted by KBlaix
Wow Jessica, I love your tanks. My husband walked by and complemented them too. They're awesome!
Thank you! Once I got them set up and learned how curious they are, I just kept adding more bit by bit. They really love all the plants and caves and things to swim through/around. Every so often I'll change things a bit by putting a marble or something in, or shifting things around a bit, and it keeps them fascinated and exploring often. I used to keep bettas in the more traditional "betta" tank type setups, but after watching these guys explore and be so active and curious all the time, I don't think I could have them in anything less than what they are in now. Sometimes I wish I could have even a bit bigger tanks but these two are all that will fit on my desk and I want them in here with me, where I can watch and interact with them a lot.

The two Eclipses I have now have snug fitting lids and the back flap only opens up to check the filter. I used to be annoyed to have to lift the entire hood up a bit to feed them but I don't think much about it now. It seems to me that a cat wouldn't be able to get into that kind of tank? I have never had cats really, so I don't know how resourceful they are. If you do look into tanks, I give a 2 thumbs up for the Eclipse systems. They come in 3, 6, and 12 gallon systems I think. I'd love to get a 6 or 12 at some point but they are more costly. They have a regular filter plus Bio-Wheel, they are easy to cycle and look very nice. That's been my experience anyway!