Also, I did not buy this tank from Chewy and my review is no reflection on them. ![]() In case you are wondering, the pump is on the lowest setting and there are 3 fish in the tank and I'm finding it needs weekly water changes. This 5-gallon fish tank comes with a kit that includes Marineland’s 3-stage hidden filtration along with a Rite size c cartridge. Don't get gravel or anything else in the bottom of the filter section as you won't be able to remove them. The suction cups on the bottom of the pump pull off when removing pump and the space is so small there is no way to get them out. In the first 4 weeks of having this tank the pump wouldn't restart twice after being shut off and needed to be taken apart to get to work again. I have to shut the filter off to feed the fish as the food gets sucks right into the filter. The inlet and outlet are on the same side of the tank making for circular water flow. I have to scrape the sides with a razor blade every 4 days. The light is overly bright and causes ton's of algae. If you go to Fluval's website you will see that they don't recommend any tank under 20 gal. Not enough for me to go through the hassle of exchanging it, but still, it's a $100 5 gallon tank. My only real issue was there is a tiny chip by the filter on the glass. Overall a very nice tank and I would buy again. It measures 60 PAR in the center at substrate level and about 45-48 in the corners, so low light plants will be good. The good news is, if you're looking to do a low tech planted aquarium, it will be just fine. I might cut a hole in the plastic for the cord. My heater is too big to hide in the pump area so it has to stay in the main tank and that means the lid won't sit properly. There's only one cutout for cords by the filter. I initially wasn't happy that the lid was plastic and had a big hole down the middle. The other benefit of the holes is it circulates the water in that chamber so it doesn't get stagnant, which was another complaint. I ended up punching 6, 1/8" hole along the output tube and it slowed the current enough that my Betta is able to swim under the rain bar normally unless he gets too close. I bought a rain bar to help distribute the force but it was still too strong. ![]() The tank was for my Betta and I knew all the complaints about the strong current. ![]() Love the size and the look, but the drawback is that you have less room to aquascape, but I made it work. Was going to buy a cheaper tank, but I wanted a smaller depth so I bought this one. MarcoRocks Reef Saver Dry Live Rock 15 lbsĬaribSea Arag-Alive Fiji Pink Live Sand, 20 lb.įritzPRO R.P.M.Worth the Extra $50 to Me to save 3" of Depth The skimmer's large reaction chamber allows the air and water to mix effectively to efficiently strip the organic waste from water molecules, while its unique 32 needle-wheel impeller is designed to produce the optimal bubble size for maximum protein collection Other features include an easy-to-adjust temperature control dial, shock-resistant glass to help prevent breakage, and a 3-year warranty.Ĭompact, yet powerful, the Fluval Mini Protein Skimmer helps to remove dissolved organic compounds and other harmful substances from your aquarium before they have a chance to break down into dangerous nitrogenous waste, which can be harmful to aquarium inhabitants. Evo - Fluval UK SALTWATER KITS With a reef-capable LED, efficient 3-stage filtration system and seamlessly integrated hardware, EVO saltwater kits pack the same performance features as many aquariums several times their size, yet are small enough to fit on virtually any desktop or counter. This advanced feature helps your heater "vanish" into your aquascape. Unique reflective technology goes into each Fluval M Series Aquarium Heater. ![]() Hagen Fluval M 50 Watt Submersible Aquarium Heater.
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