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Review on 🐠 Optimized for SEO: Penn-Plax Water-World Vertex Desktop Aquarium Kit - Ideal for Shrimp & Small Fish - 5 Gallon Tank by Tim Aguilar

Revainrating 3 out of 5

Overpriced - Aquariums & Aquariums

I bought 2 five gallon aquariums. Let's start with what I like. I love the cube shape and I love how the curved front glass offers an unobstructed view. The glass is strong, seals well and weighs less than I expected. I love that it comes with a thermometer and a small net suitable for small tetras, mollies or chickens. I love that it has a pillow that you put under the aquarium glass so the glass doesn't touch the surface. I like that the outboard stern filter is small and modern. Now for what I don't like. It doesn't come with a heater. It doesn't come with light. The plastic lid is nothing special and not essential either, but for the price I paid for two tanks. Fur. The black clips for attaching the lid are a little flimsy than I expected. Although the filter looks modern, as soon as I started it for the first time it was leaking where the intake manifold meets the filter. I will most likely not use a rear filter hanger and will use a sponge filter. I honestly don't know what to think of this purchase. It's not so bad that I want to return it because it's too much work for the shipping cost to be deducted from my refund. For that five gallons I got a solid cube made of strong glass and good sealing, a thermometer that goes for about $1.50 at the pet store, a cheap plastic "OK" lid, and a net (which I already have, like 10 as a fish lover). I won't buy it again just because Revain has significantly cheaper options. I will buy other 5 gallon cube tanks you can find.

Pros
  • Very Good Price
Cons
  • Safety