Marina LED Aquarium Kit, 10 gallon

I did a lot of research before deciding on this 10 gallon Marina tank. It was the tank kit that consistently showed up on internet reviews as one of the top tanks, especially for beginners. The filter is excellent and very quiet, the lighting is beautiful, and it's spacious digs for my son's Betta fish! I love that it came with small bottles of both the "Fluval Cycle biological enhancer" and the "Fluval chlorine/water purifier." My son had of course, against my advice, ran out and bought the betta fish before the tank was even set up. I was nervous because the tank had not yet been "cycled," meaning that it had not been filled with water, had the filter running, and had the chance to cycle to develop good bacteria on it's own, which typically takes about 4-6 weeks. Because this kit came with a bottle of the "Fluval Cycle biological enhancer," I was able to add the Betta fish the same day as setting up the tank (which is not recommended if you can help it, but it luckily worked out ok in this instance). I also used Poland Spring water to fill the tank instead of my tap water, along with of course adding the recommended doses from the bottles of the provided Fluval chlorine purifier and biological enhancer. The filter on this tank is excellent and I like that it has 3 separate cartridges, so you can change one every few months (never change them all at once or it will throw off the cycling of your tank). Only changing one filter at a time maintains the good bacteria growing on the other filters in the tank. There are also some youtube videos available on how to modify/replace the filter cartridges with other "media" so they don't need to be changed regularly, which I have already started doing. It's also better for the long term cycling of the tank to not get rid of cartridges on a regular basis (don't do it every 2-4 weeks like the directions say!), since there is so much good bacteria on the cartridges which helps the tank stay healthy, and you don't want to throw that away. I purchased a Eheim heater separately, which is a nice fit in this tank. I also purchased two thermometers separately, one digital one and one traditional one, and put them on opposite sides of the tank. Also, really important, make sure that you have a good place to put this tank, because once it has water in it, it is SUPER heavy, over 100 pounds! I had not thought of this until a few days before the tank arrived, so I ran out and purchased a fish tank stand at a local pet store which could support the weight. You don't want to risk just putting it on a regular piece of furniture because of how incredibly heavy it is once it is filled with water. One negative is that the lid does not have a hinge on it, it comes completely off when opening it all the way. It's a minor inconvenience as we mostly use the open feeding hole in the top right corner to feed our betta. Overall an excellent tank kit!! It's been over a month now, and our betta is happy and healthy and we are thrilled with our purchase!

I bought this 10-gallon fish tank a few weeks ago, and honestly, it’s been fantastic from start to finish. The setup was quick and simple everything fit together perfectly, and the glass was crystal clear right out of the box. The size is just right: large enough to create a nice aquascape and keep multiple small fish happy, but still compact enough to fit on a dresser or countertop without taking over the room. The filter runs quietly, which I really appreciate, and the LED lighting makes the colors of the fish and plants pop beautifully. The overall design looks clean and modern, and it’s super easy to maintain. I’d recommend this tank to anyone beginners, kids, or even experienced hobbyists looking for a smaller setup. Everything about it has been great. Five stars all the way!

My frog is fully aquatic. I wanted a tank that was lightweight but good quality. This fits the bill. She loves it and I’ve had no issues. I also really like the filter it came with. It’s easy to clean and the replacement filters are cheap enough. It looks great and sleek.

Love the tank but the glass on the filter had a crack in it.

I bought this for my betta and he loves all the space in the ten gallon! The tank was very easy to set up. I really like the slim filter, it doesn't take up a lot of space and it's pretty quiet. Plus you can customize it easily by replacing the cartridges with other media. I put in some ceramic rings for more efficient biological filtration, and some filter floss to help clarify the water. The adjustable flow is also really nice, I keep it on low mostly, but even when I've put it on medium/high my betta didn't have much trouble getting around. (he's a strong swimmer though, so if you have a betta that doesn't like to swim much, or really small fish you should probably keep an eye on them in case the current from the output is too strong) Visually the tank has a very clean, modern look. I wasn't sure about the black silicone in the corners when I first ordered this, but it actually looks better than the clear silicone and doesn't detract from visibility because it's very slim. It also frames the whole tank really nicely when you look at it straight on. The lid is much better looking than some of the other lids on similar aquariums of this type and it has cutouts that fit the filter perfectly. it also has a little cutout in the back for the light cord, and a oval shaped one in the front right corner for feeding. The lid isn't hinged, but it does fit well and won't slide around. The LED light is bright enough that my live plants are happy and growing. It's only white LED bulbs though, so if you want other colors you'll have to add them on yourself. The light comes with an on/off switch, and could be connected to a timer. This kit comes with water conditioner, an additive to help start the tank cycle, an some flake tropical fish food. These extras are all fluval brand. I haven't used the conditioner or other additive yet because I already had some api water conditioner and seachem stabiity which do the same things the fluval ones do. I did try out the flakes, since they have a decent protein content, but my betta doesn't care for them. My microdevario kubotai seem to appreciate them since flakes are easier to fit in their tiny mouths. All in all this is a pretty good aquarium kit, and has everything you need to set it up right out of the box other than a heater and decorations. it does come with a stick on thermometer, but it's very vague about what temp my tank actually is, so a thermometer is also a good idea.

Pas encombrant pratique et peu bruyant le seul point négatif c'est que le chauffage n'est pas fournis.

Good value for the price, easy to set up

L'aquarium vient avec une trousse de départ complète, ce qui est intéressant pour les débutants. Le mangé de poisson inclus, ne salie pas le fond de l'aquarium. Belle découverte.

L’aquarium est arrivé rapidement et en bon état, mais… Le couvercle avec l’éclairage ne correspondait pas à l’aquarium muni des ses accessoires de filtrage, il a fallu y faire des découpes pour pouvoir le placer. Ce couvercle provenait à l’évidence d’un autre aquarium de mêmes dimensions.

Dunque è arrivato con un imballo molto molto sicuro, pensavo fossero rumoroso invece lo è molto meno dei filtri della tetra. Al momento sono molto soddisfatta mi riservo più avanti di fare un’altra recensione.