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🐠 5 Gallon Marineland Portrait Glass Aquarium Kit with Hidden Filtration and LED Lighting Review

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Description of 🐠 5 Gallon Marineland Portrait Glass Aquarium Kit with Hidden Filtration and LED Lighting

SLEEK DESIGN: Rounded corners and clear glass canopy allow viewing from multiple angles. DAYLIGHT/MOONLIGHT LIGHTING: Bright white LEDs create a shimmering sunlight effect; blue LEDs produce a moonlit glow. EASY ACCESS: Hinged LED lighting and sliding glass canopy. SIZE: 5-gallon aquarium fits Marineland Rite-Size Z Filter Cartridges. HIDDEN FILTRATION: Advanced, 3-stage filtration is out of sight, enhancing aquarium viewing.

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Revainrating 4 out of 5

Attractive aquarium at a great price

This is a great rimless glass aquarium that is half the price of similar aquariums I have seen. Excluding the base, the tank is 14" tall and approximately 9-10/16" wide and long. The base adds another 1-1/4 inches of height without increasing the footprint. On the rear of the tank is a silicone plastic baffle that forms a separate rear 2-inch chute. Over the front compartment of the tank is a glass pane with a small gap at the front that allows air to pass through. The back is covered with a…

Pros
  • Fish and Aquatic Animals
Cons
  • Could have chosen a newer model

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Hits, Misses and Warning

First of all, CAUTION: Although widely advertised, such small aquariums are NOT suitable for novice aquarists as they are very sensitive to every little thing you do with them and need to be careful be taken care of so they don't crash and/or turn into algae farms. If you're looking for something for your kids or someone who wants to immerse themselves in a hobby, this isn't it and it's sure to put them off right away. Bigger is always better for new people. Really, do yourself a favor and get…

Pros
  • Animal Products
Cons
  • Suitable for

Revainrating 1 out of 5

Visually appealing and beginner friendly

I'm starting to raise fish and this is my first filter aquarium. So far I like it and my betta seems to like it too. First I would like to give the actual dimensions as those in the product information actually refer to the packaging and not the aquarium itself: 9.625"L x 9.625"W x 17.2"H (with base). Keep in mind, that the rear filter box is included with these measurements and takes up about 2cm of the actual space for your fish, plants etc. As I was disappointed that there weren't more…

Pros
  • Starter Kits
Cons
  • Legacy Model