Best Aquarium Starter Kits
Advanced 3-stage hidden back panel filtration with adjustable flow filter pump.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Keep in mind the rear filter compartment is included in those measurements, and takes away about 2 inches from the actual space for your fish, plants, etc. - The "portrait" orientation of the aquarium means I can put tall ornaments or plants in it, and still have plenty of room for my floating betta log at the surface. - The light construction does flip up for easy tank access, without folding all the way back or falling forward again. Now the Cons: - The separate area at the rear for the filter is very narrow, and the horizontal supports have sharp edges; it's impossible to clean by hand back there. - The glass cover leaves tiny gaps in the front corners and the length of the back wall, which may allow small, crafty critters to escape, so be aware. Also, the black plastic cover for the filter area is flimsy and it doesn't leave much room for cords."
"There is plastic divider siliconed across the back of the tank creating a separate rear 2” compartment. The filter caddy and pump are nicely hidden in the rear compartment and there is just enough room to squeeze a small submersible heater as well (not included). The rear compartment is a really nice feature in that it hides all of the wires and accessories from the viewing area of the tank – a very clean and minimalist look. A 3" wide filter caddy sits in the rear compartment and reroutes flow from the inlet to the pump on the left side. The pump recirculates the water into the main tank compartment through a spout in the top left of the divider. As I mentioned above, there is room in the rear compartment between the pump and filter caddy that can accommodate a smaller heater, just make sure to put it low because the rear compartment tends to have a lower water level than the front compartment."
"I LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE this Beautiful little tank so much I bought another one."
"PROS. - beautiful tank design and dimensions. - glass. - filter is SILENT. - movable output nozzle from filter. - all lines and cords are hidden. - white and blue moonlight LED settings. - small footprint on table/desk. CONS. - base is cheap plastic and is not attached to tank. - filter flow needed to be modified for a betta: lowest setting was too high for my female veil tail."
Clear plastic half-moon shaped tank with a clear plastic canopy and feeding hole.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"Includes cordless LED lights that use 3 AA batteries. On the back left hand side there is a hole for a wire cord in case you decide to place a heater in the tank. This is a great price for a simple, clean looking, easy to set up Betta tank. I highly recommend picking one of these up over other tanks that are similarly priced (or even over most expensive Betta kits)."
"My tank is for my office, which has VERY limited outlet space. * the light is bright and makes the tank look beautiful. * the light is exterior to the tank, which means that little splashes of water will not get inside the light to damage it (see photos). * easy to clean. * the light can be used on the top of the tank or on the bottom (I put mine on the top, but I imagine it would look beautiful on the bottom if I had jewel rocks). CONS: * there are plastic bumps at the bottom of the tank, to hold the light in place if you want to put the light on the bottom."
"- It has plenty of room to add plants and accessories of all kinds. I love the half moon shape as it can go up against a wall if desired and makes viewing more expansive from all angles."
"I would recommend covering that top when not feeding to avoid this happening to your fish."
"The light eats thru batteries, so be prepared to run it via outlet plug in."
"I an pretty sure my tank was cracked when I got it but I am not good at sending things back."
"We purchased this tank for a beta fish that we got my son for his birthday."
"Good amount of space, looks pretty on my counter, and the little a lot for a heater cord is nicely appreciated."
Compact 2-gallon aquarium with cylindrical shape for 360-degree view; ideal for the home, dorm room, or office.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"Original review: On my birthday 4 days ago, I got this aquarium and my betta, Margaery along with 4 ghost shrimps (they help keep the tank clean of food debris while serving as playmates for my friendly Betta). I got gravel from petco; the betta and ghost shrimps from petsmart; baby marimo moss balls from petco; artficial plants, anemone and shells from petsmart; and betta log, seavhem ammonia alert, Tetra test strips, Aqueon Betta food and treats, Seachem Prime, Tetra Safe Start, heater and thermometer from Amazon."
"It really is a great system, sans the lighting problem. Your votes keep reviewers like me on this website."
"API Aquaview 360 Aquarium Kit with LED Lighting and Internal Filter. I really like this fish tank and cylindrical shape. I have the 3 gallon tank and for now I only have 5 fishes."
"+Tank looks great for the price. +LED is pretty awesome!"
"It is a great size and love that it's circular :) We started with one fish, which seemed to be great...filter worked well...fish had space...BUT grandma just bought him 2 more...haha....now with 3 fish in there...seems like we either need to change the filter A LOT more OR just buy a bigger one."
"the lights are situated where moisture and condensation can get to them causing the housing screws to rust and let water in. On the upside it makes a pretty cool terrarium for exotic plants now ( which is why i gave it two stars instead of one ;) ) I suggest buying the Tetra Cube 3 gallon for the same price. I find it the perfect size for him, He seems really happy, but then again I am no betta mind reader."
"The price of this tank is excellent, the tank came in on time, it’s exactly like the description, it wasn’t damaged in any way, and the concept is great. The LED lighting isn’t so bright, it doesn’t light up the whole tank to really give it that “wow” factor. It leaves a gap between the back of the filter and the tank."
Best Aquariums
The Tetra Cube Aquarium Kit is the perfect starter aquarium for kitchens, dormitories, classrooms, and offices. Free direct access to our TetraCare Team is just a phone call away. Equipped with a Tetra 3i filter to keep your tank clean and provide a perfect environment for small tropical fish.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"This tank is perfect for your Betta. The filter I use for all my Betta's in a 5 gallon or less set up is the Aqueon Model AT10 (internal filter). $21.99. https://www.amazon.com/Aqueon-10-Gallon-QuietFlow-Internal-Filter/dp/B00AWV4R8I. 2) Purchase a Betta heater - this tank is plastic making the inexpensive Betta heater worthwhile. Misc supplies - Omega Betta Water Conditioner $5.94 & Omega Betta Buffet pellets $6.65. https://www.amazon.com/Aqueon-06020-Betta-Conditioner-4-Ounce/dp/B003OCXQDE/ref=sr_1_1?s=pet-supplies&ie=UTF8&qid=1467931051&sr=1-1&keywords=betta+water+conditioner. https://www.amazon.com/Omega-One-Betta-Buffet-Pellets/dp/B01DFT93TG/ref=sr_1_2?s=pet-supplies&ie=UTF8&qid=1467931148&sr=1-2&keywords=omega+betta+food. 8) My Betta's thrive with Indian Almond Leaves. $7.95. https://www.amazon.com/SunGrow-Betta-Leaves-Pcs-environment/dp/B00HG1TMIW/ref=sr_1_2?s=pet-supplies&ie=UTF8&qid=1467930944&sr=1-2&keywords=betta+leaves. Total investment to set it up correctly is about $142 plus the Betta - This is a set up that will last you years."
"Has worked great for us!"
"I'm very happy with this tank and so is my betta!"
"So here goes: I switched my Betta, Sushi, from a tetra 1.5gallon tank Tetra 29137 WaterWonders Aquarium Cube, 1.5 Gallons, Black because with the added heater in that small volume of water, it was raising temps too high. For this 3 gallon unit as is, out of the box, I cannot recommend this tank (see CONS) >>BUT<< if you are willing to spend some more on upgrading what comes with this unit, you can have quite a good and attractive tank using this tank as a starting point. 3) CUTOUTS: Has in the back right (if tank is facing you)approximately 3inch wide x 2inch deep cutout that will fit an after market filter comfortably (which this tank is going to require as the supplied filter is not recommended, see CONS). I put that in quotes because BOTH 3 gallon tanks I received actually had bowed /curved edges in the front that up close is noticeable and detracts from the neat elegant lines this tank is supposed to give off. (If I have time, I will upload pics of the bowed edges) Looking online, all pictures were flat and flush so I think this is a manufacturing defect and I ask anyone else who has this tank to chime in and let me know if they also received tanks with bent tops. Also, since the pump is separate from the filter and connected via tubing, if the power goes out, you risk having water drain out of the tank onto the floor so you would be wise to buy a check valve if you insist on keeping the supplied crappy filter/pump. You would do much better for your fish and your sanity to buy an after market filter, I suggest and reviewed the Azoo Mignon 60 filter here: AZOO Mignon Filter 60 Also, the Azoo filter fits perfectly at the back cutout and even with the extension, will easily clear the ground floor on this 3 gallon tank. 1) LIVE PLANTS: Now if you are going to just stick with the supplied LED light fixture then I can only recommend "set it and forget" plants that don't require (but it helps if you do) plant food and proper Kelvin rated light fixture. The following suggested plants should do well in low to medium light and this particular tank (they are thriving in mine with just the included LED lamp). As mentioned in my 1.5gallon review: Most people will be tempted to put in decorations, plants, etc into this tank and specific to Bettas, almost all of them will tear Betta fins or worse. This is this one I am using in this tank: "Hydor 7.5w Slim Heater for Bettas" and reviewed here: Hydor 7.5w Slim Heater for Bettas and Bowls up to 5 gal. 3) PROPER FILTER with proper inline filter products: As mentioned before, the Azoo Mignon 60 filter but that too needs a little work. B) Aqua clear sponge insert: Aquaclear 20-Gallon Foam Inserts, 3-PackThis higher quality sponge provides decent mechanical filtration i.e. traps all the big crap and junk from returning back into the tank and will provide some substrate for beneficial bacteria (not nearly as good as the Biomax though). If I have time, I will upload more recent photos of the 3 gallon setup with a mix of live and silk plants. I use it as an emergency hospital tank (hope I never need it for that purpose) but mostly just a place where Sushi is put when I'm doing the monthly thorough tear down clean of his main 3 gallon tank (remember this tank even with filter will require weekly water changes)."
Best Fish Bowls
Pump driven power filter. Pump driven power filter.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"One note for all those people who "Like me" toss directions, there is a small piece of clear plastic with a hole in it flopping around in the box, DO NOT THROW AWAY."
"I decided to buy this after I saw the price and several good reviews.I have had this aquarium for a few weeks, now I can personally say my Betta has never been happier in his new home. The only difference I see is that it is powered by a very quiet impeller that attaches to the bottom of the filter instead of an annoying air pump. I'll list everything out for you: CONS: -Glass bowl had some imperfections- slightly warped (But not very noticeable) lip and 2 weird air bubble-looking things I found. At first I thought it was an air bubble inside that just stuck to the side of the bowl, but it actually was just imperfections in the glass. - The flat bottom of the glass bowl is only about 4-5 inches in diameter- makes it harder to put some types of plants or ornaments in. -Soothing Waterfall that also oxygenates the water- seriously, I had 2 Aponogeton plant bulbs in my old tank for 2 weeks and they haven't even started to sprout. My Betta, Finwick, was always kind of lazy in his old bowl, he would swim around sometimes, but usually just hung out on a leaf on one of the fake plants that was in it. SUGGESTIONS: -If you plan on putting a Betta or any other type of fish that is use to having little or no current, Try filling up the bowl to the lip. The carbon bits that are in it will probably be spent so it won't remove chlorine or the fishy smell, but it is a good temporary fix that will keep large particles from floating around in the tank.. Stock up on filter cartridges to prevent this from ever needing to be done."
"Only thing I worry about is if I'll be able to replace the water filter machine when it dies as they eventually do."
"I bought this 4 months ago and the "waterfall" is now more like a barely there drip."
"It really is a beautiful tank but i was a little disappointed that after I started to put together the bowl with pebbles and the fish decor that when i tried to setup the tank I noticed the water fall slider was missing... i ordered a replacement but i was a little disappointed about the missing part thats why i put three stars but other than that its a nice tank."
"This sits on my work desk."
"We got this tank for our betta to give her more room to play and also keep the tank cleaner longer."
"Great product, looks good, and a great price."