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Review on ๐Ÿ  GankPike 8-Gallon Curved Corner Glass Saltwater Aquarium: Complete Marine Fish Tank with Lid, Protein Skimmer, LED Light, Heater, Thermometer, and Pump by David Edwards

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Excellent value for money and quality. Looks much better in real life than the pictures

You get a lot for your money with this tank. The light can support soft corals and I like two of the three color modes. The filtration works well but the pump is small so you need a small breakwater to improve circulation. The protein skimmer is tricky, but works well when set up. The heating is also sufficient. Instructions are almost non-existent and nobody replies to the email that comes with the documents. The "Instructionsโ€ on the protein skimmer packaging is an item description and does not say anything about the use of the protein skimmer. If you've never had a reef aquarium before, this can be frustrating. Since the aquarium is small, I limited the fish to two clownfish and a shrimp, as well as hermit crabs, clams and a few snails. The glass top is chunky and blocks a lot of light due to condensation on the glass. Water changes are easy due to the limited number of gallons. If you settle for a few fish and "beginner" coral this will work fine, if not I'd go with more. Of course, the costs also increase.

Pros
  • ๐Ÿ  Complete aquarium kit includes: 8 gallon tank with lid, LED lamp, quiet pump, up to 13 gallon protein skimmer, heater, LCD digital thermometer, two biochemical filter sponges and one Pack of ceramic rings.
Cons
  • There are other interesting options.