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.
Reviews
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)."
We designed the AquaSprouts Garden to bring the revolutionary principles of aquaponic farming into the home, office, and classroom, because we believe aquaponics offers something to benefit everyone. By circulating the water from your aquarium through the Garden’s bed, the AquaSprouts Garden recycles fish waste to provide vital nutrients for growing plants, leaving the water clean and clear without the need for additional filters or frequent water changes. •Grow Media: Our special clay grow media replaces soil from traditional gardening and serves as the support for your plants in the grow-bed. They also provide a surface area for the bacteria to grow and convert the fish waste into nutrients for your plants. The grow media traps fish waste and uneaten fish food-- making the grow-bed a mechanical filter. The Garden’s design is simple, freestanding, and virtually maintenance-free, making indoor gardening and a beautiful aquarium accessible to anyone regardless of experience with fish or plants. We built the Garden to fit over any standard 10-gallon aquarium, including existing tanks, making it the perfect way to grow fresh herbs and vegetables or beautiful ornamentals anywhere. The AquaSprouts Garden is designed to fit any standard 10-gallon aquarium - one of the most common and widely available aquariums - and provides a platform to grow a wide variety of plants. This updated model includes adjustable drain extenders to quiet water flow.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I got this as part of the kickstarter campaign, and all in all my husband and I have had a great time with this project. It takes some thought, some planning, a lot of patience and a little imagination. We've had great success with this and are currently housing 8 living swimming fish, and growing basil, oregano, mint, chives, dill and thyme. We found clear plastic tubing at a home supply house for about a dollar. Because this thing takes a bunch of cords: the light, the pump, the heater for the tank. But if the plants don't do well, and you start changing things up, you might kill the fish. When the water levels are low, the thing is extra noisy. And in case you are interested, yes those are plastic dinosaurs peaking out of the plants and in with the fish."
"Water is pumped into the growth bed and is then drained back into the aquarium via two drains that are located on either side of the bed. The draining water fell 6-8 inches from the bottom of the growth bed into the aquarium. The clay pellets float and when I first tested the system, the rising water actually began pushing the top layers of pellets out of the growth bed. I removed some of the pellets and because each of these pellets are about the size of a small marble, I had concerns about loose seeds falling to the bottom of the bed. I have also included a picture of my first planting of fenugreek which is doing quite well after just 1 1/2 weeks of growth."
"First, here are some things the kit DOES include: the black planter that surrounds the tank, substrate to put in the planter, water pump, hoses, fittings, a timer, and a light bar. Second, you should keep in mind what this kid does not include: a light, a tank, water heater, water testing kit, or any other aquarium stuff."
Its compact curved design and cascading waterfalls add to its stylish statement making it the perfect aquarium for any home or office. Bettas kept in bowls/cups will need time to acclimate to the water flow.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"_____Pros_____. -beautiful tank. -the fish seem happy enough. -it doubles as a fountain. -fits together and works well. -the fish cannot see each other so they don't get stressed out. _____Cons_____. -It's difficult to heat (I installed a 3.8v flat heater in the reservoir which kinda works). -the pump speed is capable of being way too extreme for the poor fish, but fortunately this can be dialed down. -the filter isn't mentioned anywhere, so you have to compare for replacements (Aqueon Quietflow 10 M works). -it gets REALLY annoying when it's low on water, so keep some handy. -the waterfalls often jettison the fish food the bottom of the tank and makes aquarium sand ugly (use rocks). -not much room for the fish, bettas should really have more than what they are typically given. -moving this while it's full of water or attempting to clean this makes my want to drink heavily."
"Worth the money, better than having to change the beta's water in there tanks weekly."
"it is really awesome, the fish look beautiful, waterfall sound is very relaxing, the current can be a bit overwhelming to the fishes, but we turn in on only when we need to clean the water."
"To compensate for this, I moved the plants positioning them to be in the flow of the waterfall to help block the current. I have also already had to change the filter after 3 weeks of owning it and added water to the tank 3 times. I was reading reviews on many sites where people stated they had the same problem of the fish going through the waterfall and getting into the other enclosures. I have the water turned off on this and I'm basically using it as 3 separate tanks on one single stand until I find something else. Maybe I need to find another type of fish that can live in this tank and won't kill each other when they slide through the falls or just throw it away like I planned. The photo with the pen shows the opening the fish are escaping through, and the water is off in this picture. What happened today is when we fed them, we have to remove the lids because you can't feed them through the opening because that is where the waterfall is, the plant got knocked sideways leaving enough space for the red fish in the picture to squeeze through with the waterfall where you see the pen pointing in the first picture. Don't buy this tank until a new version comes out addressing the issues with the water flow being too strong (even on low), the design flaw in the waterfall being too large that the fish end up in the other enclosures, and the lack of a way to feed them without removing the lids (which isn't easy-even before I added the plant on top)."
"I put the fish in, turned the flow volume to the lowest setting and used plants to break up the flow."
"I still us this tank but I NEVER turn on the filter."
"The motor quit working."
"By far the worst item i have ever purchased!"
Best Aquariums & Fish Bowls
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."
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."
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."