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Desk top aquarium kit featuring a seamless, contemporary look and LED lighting technology and includes Tetra' s whisper filtration.
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63 of 64 people found the following review helpful
This is a very nice set up. It comes with almost everything you need. Plants, light, filter, aeration, and sample water treatment and fish food.
The plants are nice. Good color, good quality. The Light are LEDs so they won't burn out. The filter is ok. It works for this small of a tank but the tank still needs to be cleaned often. (get one of those small siphons and clean out the gravel). And the air pump is quiet as long as it's on a flat surface and not touching anything. (although mine died after about two years but the pumps are easy to find and replace)
This tank is good for a single beta, or three Neon Tetras or Danios (leopard or zebra) the Beta and Danios are all very hearty fish and are easy to take care of. The Neon Tetras are a bit more picky and are more sensitive to their environment. Keep in mind the Neons and Danios are schooling fish and best kept in groups of three or more (usually in odd numbers) but I wouldn't put more than three in this tank. Also you can usually find "ghost shrimp" in pet stores that are fun to watch and help keep the tank clean (but you need to watch out for the little buggers when you siphon the tank) I wouldn't put more than one in the tank.
If you are a first-time fish owner here's a list of additional things to buy for this tank.
Gravel-just a small bag you can find at Walmart or any pet store, any color you wish.
Fish food-this comes with a small sample of fish food but it won't last you too long.
Small siphon- makes it much much easier to clean your tank with less stress for your fish.
Stress coat-helps protect the fish's natural coat and keep them safe after water changes or introduction to a new environment. Also removes chlorine from the water.
Small cave or other hide hole- gives the fish a place to hide to reduce stress. (highly suggested but not necessary)
If your beta goes `missing' don't panic, he's probably in hiding in the filter. Mine didn't do that until later in his life. He was just getting old I think. But it scared me when I couldn't find him.
This is also nice as a quarantine tank for sick fish. The tank won't discolor with the treatments but the airline tubing will (as any soft airline tubing would. They are easy to find and replace if you are picky about it)
Over all this is a nice tank. I like the simple look and the small compartment is nice to put the extra filters into. You only need a few things to get this up and running and it displays your fish well.
The plants are nice. Good color, good quality. The Light are LEDs so they won't burn out. The filter is ok. It works for this small of a tank but the tank still needs to be cleaned often. (get one of those small siphons and clean out the gravel). And the air pump is quiet as long as it's on a flat surface and not touching anything. (although mine died after about two years but the pumps are easy to find and replace)
This tank is good for a single beta, or three Neon Tetras or Danios (leopard or zebra) the Beta and Danios are all very hearty fish and are easy to take care of. The Neon Tetras are a bit more picky and are more sensitive to their environment. Keep in mind the Neons and Danios are schooling fish and best kept in groups of three or more (usually in odd numbers) but I wouldn't put more than three in this tank. Also you can usually find "ghost shrimp" in pet stores that are fun to watch and help keep the tank clean (but you need to watch out for the little buggers when you siphon the tank) I wouldn't put more than one in the tank.
If you are a first-time fish owner here's a list of additional things to buy for this tank.
Gravel-just a small bag you can find at Walmart or any pet store, any color you wish.
Fish food-this comes with a small sample of fish food but it won't last you too long.
Small siphon- makes it much much easier to clean your tank with less stress for your fish.
Stress coat-helps protect the fish's natural coat and keep them safe after water changes or introduction to a new environment. Also removes chlorine from the water.
Small cave or other hide hole- gives the fish a place to hide to reduce stress. (highly suggested but not necessary)
If your beta goes `missing' don't panic, he's probably in hiding in the filter. Mine didn't do that until later in his life. He was just getting old I think. But it scared me when I couldn't find him.
This is also nice as a quarantine tank for sick fish. The tank won't discolor with the treatments but the airline tubing will (as any soft airline tubing would. They are easy to find and replace if you are picky about it)
Over all this is a nice tank. I like the simple look and the small compartment is nice to put the extra filters into. You only need a few things to get this up and running and it displays your fish well.
19 of 19 people found the following review helpful
This is a really decent starter aquarium. After I bought a betta and put him in a 1/2 gallon tank - research on bettas quickly informed me that 1/2 gallon is WAY too small for a betta to thrive. 1.5 gallons is pretty much the accepted minimum (although some fish enthusiasts say 5 gallons!) My fish, after a month in the 1/2 gallon tank, was clamping his beautiful fins and spending all day facing a corner - obviously he was stressed. Already, after a few hours in this bigger tank, he's already showing signs of improvement.
I like the clear lid,as my smaller tank was partially open and my cat drank from it, which is not good and can give your betta diseases. Upon setting the aquarium up the air pump didn't work, and I read several reviews on other sites with the same complaint. Luckily, my technical minded geek of a husband was able to fix it by taking it apart (somehow he "took the motor housing apart and fixed a gap, hard to explain"). But hey, it's working now so I'm satisfied. It's also really quiet.
For bettas, I would recommend not using the plastic plants that come with this aquarium. Plastic plants often rip their beautiful fins, so you really should go with a live plant and they love to hide with live plants so this is important. Also, purchase some gravel for the bottom of the tank.
This aquarium is attractive and basic, as far as aquariums in this price range go. I really like the storage compartment which is perfect for keeping the food in. I also wouldn't recommend keeping the light on all day. For a betta 8 hours would be good, as they like some light but they also like to sleep at night, so give them a break.
Overall I would recommend this as a great starter aquarium, it would be a very good set up for one fish for a child's room, the office, etc.
UPDATE: January 2011, upon cleaning this tank we noticed a crack in the acrylic that was indeed leaking. While we were disappointed with the crack I admit this may have been my fault as one time during that water change I lifted from the top. This tank has grip handles on the bottom, and so I must suggest you life this tank ONLY from the bottom grips so as to not stress the acrylic! I was very pleased to receive a hassle free exchange for a new tank, no questions asked.
I like the clear lid,as my smaller tank was partially open and my cat drank from it, which is not good and can give your betta diseases. Upon setting the aquarium up the air pump didn't work, and I read several reviews on other sites with the same complaint. Luckily, my technical minded geek of a husband was able to fix it by taking it apart (somehow he "took the motor housing apart and fixed a gap, hard to explain"). But hey, it's working now so I'm satisfied. It's also really quiet.
For bettas, I would recommend not using the plastic plants that come with this aquarium. Plastic plants often rip their beautiful fins, so you really should go with a live plant and they love to hide with live plants so this is important. Also, purchase some gravel for the bottom of the tank.
This aquarium is attractive and basic, as far as aquariums in this price range go. I really like the storage compartment which is perfect for keeping the food in. I also wouldn't recommend keeping the light on all day. For a betta 8 hours would be good, as they like some light but they also like to sleep at night, so give them a break.
Overall I would recommend this as a great starter aquarium, it would be a very good set up for one fish for a child's room, the office, etc.
UPDATE: January 2011, upon cleaning this tank we noticed a crack in the acrylic that was indeed leaking. While we were disappointed with the crack I admit this may have been my fault as one time during that water change I lifted from the top. This tank has grip handles on the bottom, and so I must suggest you life this tank ONLY from the bottom grips so as to not stress the acrylic! I was very pleased to receive a hassle free exchange for a new tank, no questions asked.
16 of 16 people found the following review helpful
First off, this tank is not appropriate for any fish other than a betta. There just isnt enough water volume for anything else to survive, despite the picture on the box. If you try to use this for Tropical fish or goldfish, you will probably end up with dead fish in a few weeks. You could also use this for invertebrates like snails or maybe one fiddler crab. But as far as fish go, I would stick to a single betta only. Dont buy fish bowls. This tank is certainly far superior to any fishbowl you could buy, and will end up being about the same as what you would spend on a fish bowl.
That being said, this actually makes a very good betta tank. The filter is small but more than sufficient for a 1.5 gallon tank. It comes with everything you will need except gravel and water conditioner. I like the transparent top a lot, as it lets in ambient light really well. This is a great tank for your desk if you work in an office.
It is made of plastic, not glass or Plexiglas, so you need to be careful about scraping the sides as it can be scratched. The top comes off easily if you want to plant lucky bamboo in the tank for a nice effect. Live plants in general are always a good idea with fish, as they eat waste and oxygenate the water. I have Java ferns in mine attached to a small piece of driftwood.
It does come with an LED light, which is not great. It is more like a spotlight than a lamp. So if you need a tank with a dedicated light source because you dont have good ambient light, this may not be the tank for you.
There is a drawer in the base you can use to store stuff (water conditioner, extra filter pads ect..). The tank comes with "handles" in the base which I would normally think is odd for fish tank, but it makes sense because the water volume is so low that you can just pick up the entire tank and take it to the sink when you need to clean it.
Cleaning should not be a huge deal. Do not overfeed your betta and you will be fine. Bettas should only be fed a small pinch of food every other day. Bettas can live just fine being fed only a few times a week. Most people overfeed their fish, which leads to a lot of waste (and can lead to digestive issues or even death for the fish). If you feed them properly, you will have little or no waste to clean out. Normal water changes (once a week at least) should be all you need. As always, make sure any water is dechlorinated BEFORE it comes into contact with your fish.
It would be nice if they made a version in black, but besides that, this is probably the best all-in-one solution you are going to get for under $30.
*** Update Feb 23 2011:
As predicted, my Betta has thrived in this tank. He loves it. A lot of people on here seem to think this is too small a water volume for bettas, but remember where they come from; Betta's can actually get stressed in too much water because they are territorial...if they cant "patrol" the whole volume easily it is going to stress them.
This tank is plastic, and scratches easily. Even with paper towels. My solution was to use a microfiber cloth (lens cloths sold for eye glasses work very well for this). I have been cleaning it about once every few weeks to get rid of algae, and it is working great. It still looks brand new.
That being said, this actually makes a very good betta tank. The filter is small but more than sufficient for a 1.5 gallon tank. It comes with everything you will need except gravel and water conditioner. I like the transparent top a lot, as it lets in ambient light really well. This is a great tank for your desk if you work in an office.
It is made of plastic, not glass or Plexiglas, so you need to be careful about scraping the sides as it can be scratched. The top comes off easily if you want to plant lucky bamboo in the tank for a nice effect. Live plants in general are always a good idea with fish, as they eat waste and oxygenate the water. I have Java ferns in mine attached to a small piece of driftwood.
It does come with an LED light, which is not great. It is more like a spotlight than a lamp. So if you need a tank with a dedicated light source because you dont have good ambient light, this may not be the tank for you.
There is a drawer in the base you can use to store stuff (water conditioner, extra filter pads ect..). The tank comes with "handles" in the base which I would normally think is odd for fish tank, but it makes sense because the water volume is so low that you can just pick up the entire tank and take it to the sink when you need to clean it.
Cleaning should not be a huge deal. Do not overfeed your betta and you will be fine. Bettas should only be fed a small pinch of food every other day. Bettas can live just fine being fed only a few times a week. Most people overfeed their fish, which leads to a lot of waste (and can lead to digestive issues or even death for the fish). If you feed them properly, you will have little or no waste to clean out. Normal water changes (once a week at least) should be all you need. As always, make sure any water is dechlorinated BEFORE it comes into contact with your fish.
It would be nice if they made a version in black, but besides that, this is probably the best all-in-one solution you are going to get for under $30.
*** Update Feb 23 2011:
As predicted, my Betta has thrived in this tank. He loves it. A lot of people on here seem to think this is too small a water volume for bettas, but remember where they come from; Betta's can actually get stressed in too much water because they are territorial...if they cant "patrol" the whole volume easily it is going to stress them.
This tank is plastic, and scratches easily. Even with paper towels. My solution was to use a microfiber cloth (lens cloths sold for eye glasses work very well for this). I have been cleaning it about once every few weeks to get rid of algae, and it is working great. It still looks brand new.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
great!...if it arrives intact...
This item was the perfect size for our small male betta Thirsten. He is already swimming happily around in his new home. Read more
Published 6 days ago by Cena Nico
question
We love this little tank for our betta fish. Does anyone know how to change the light when it burns out? I have been searching for any information about the lamp??? Read more
Published 1 month ago by Cal
Excellent for Dorms or Small Spaces!
This tank is fantastic for those who are just starting out or are limited on space. Being confined to a small dorm room, it fits neatly on my desk while giving my betta a healthy... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Lanna
Five Stars
Great Investment! Our Betta enjoys his new home.The lid helps keep the cat out ... he thought he had a fish buffet. Easy to install and arrived quickly. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Katherine
Suprised
I was researching and reading reviews about this tank and I thought it was the best tank ever for a Betta, I was wrong. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Fiji
great tank for the price!
I bought this tank for my betta that I keep at the office. Before, I had him in a small 1/2 gallon bowl and he really did not seem to be doing well. Read more
Published 5 months ago by kerramello
Appearance Better Than Function
Our kids purchased this Tetra Aquarium Kit with change which they had collected over many months. At first, we were very satisfied with its appearance and function. Read more
Published 9 months ago by SaltMan
Excellent tank for our Beta
We started with a "Hagen Wind Marina Betta Kit with Reversible Background". While the tank is stylish, it is very small and I felt horrible that he only had that small of an area... Read more
Published 9 months ago by Amanda
Great Little Tank
My betta fish has been very happy in this tank. We've had it for 2 months now and have had NO problems with the tank. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Jess
great little tank for the price
In the past I had always had my Bettas in small tanks maybe a gallon if that that had no filter or anything so cleaning the water was a must about every week. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Melissa D. Dunham
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