Aqueon LED MiniBow Fish Tank Kit, Black, 5 Gallon
$65.54
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Current Price | $65.54 | January 10, 2025 |
Highest Price | $65.54 | October 9, 2024 |
Lowest Price | $65.54 | October 9, 2024 |
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Aqueon LED MiniBow Fish Tank Kit, Black, 5 Gallon Description
- Equipped with SmartClean(TM) Technology to perform water changes in less than 2 minute
- Improve water quality for a happy, healthy fish
- Includes aquarium vessel, hood and elevated base, power filter, small filter cartridge, fish food, water conditioner and setup guide
- Great home for small fish
- For first time and experience fish keepers of all ages
- Uses Aqueon Small Replacement Cartridge
Aqueon LED MiniBow Fish Tank Kit, Black, 5 Gallon Specification
Specification: Aqueon LED MiniBow Fish Tank Kit, Black, 5 Gallon
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Aqueon LED MiniBow Fish Tank Kit, Black, 5 Gallon Reviews (9)
9 reviews for Aqueon LED MiniBow Fish Tank Kit, Black, 5 Gallon
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hawkymum –
Me gusto mucho, la luz lez y la bomba funcionan de maravilla, el acrรญlico venรญa ya un poco rallado (lo limpiรฉ pero aรบn asรญ se veรญan las lรญneas).
Jillian R. –
The plastic fish aquarium arrived in a timely manner and was competitively priced but it was severely cracked upon arrival so it had to be returned. My granddaughter was very disappointed as the aquarium is small and cute.
Mag –
the filter stopped working after the first water change which really sucked
Katy Perry –
Bonita pecera chica.
Joyce S Andrasz –
I purchased MiniBow, 2.5 gal in 2021. It also comes in 1 & 5 gal, so make sure you order the correct size. In 3 years I have had 3 Betta fish, only 1 was caught near the filter. I average about 1 Betta a year before they die, due to me or life? The bowl is acrylic, and it still looks new, no scratches, so be careful how you clean. The black rim stand is plastic and holds the bowl very well. It’s the water weight that makes it durable. I have a small heater and only use solid deco stones. I noticed the painted stones start peeling and make the water look dirty. Last month after cleaning the filter stopped working. I called Aqueon to see if I could just replace the filter. The rep asked if I had cleaned the fan, nope, didn’t know there was a fan. He waited patiently & explained the filter could be disassembled to access the fan. He gave me directions and I found the fan and it was filthy. I cleaned the fan and filter has been running great for a few days. Time to get another Betta. I suggest if you have issues call Aqueon, the rep (sorry no name) was very helpful and patient. I hope this review helps. After 3 years I recommend the Aqueon MiniBow Aquarium for a small fish. Oh, the small hole at the top of tank is where I drop the food, instead of lifting the lid, never had a Betta jump out.
Max –
I started out with a 2 1/2 gallon tank and used it for over two years. This one is exactly like it but twice as big. A five gallon take is still small but I love aquariums and do not have room for a larger one. With its quick water change it is very easy to maintain. It is acrylic, very strong, clear view, no leaks, the filter pump provides strong filtration, and has a very nice overall look. I did learn from my first acrylic tank that you need to be careful how you clean it. Acrylic can be scratched more easily than glass and some cleaning agents can make the surface very hazy. You can google how to clean an acrylic tank and find a lot of information. The filter pump does need to be taken apart and cleaned maybe three or four times a year to keep it running smoothly. It is easy to take out of the tank and disassemble, clean and replace. The pump, when properly cleaned, should last you for years. If your pump stops it is probably because there is a build up of minerals that freezes the motor – that is an easy fix. I have had zero problems, just do not overstock it.
Max –
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ย I really love this minibow easy clean tank!! Itโs got a sleek look, the filter is pretty quiet, doesnโt cause very much current at all & the original lighting was adequate ๐
Now for a more in depth overviewโฆ
The 5 gallon is great to spoil a betta! Please please donโt put a betta in anything smaller than 2.5 gallons.. I know they can survive but they wonโt thrive & with decorations youโre reducing the actual water volume more & more. For example while this is 5 gallons with my plethora of enrichment decorations it actually only took 4 gallons to fill & that was pushing it the water line is almost to the very top lol.
The tank itself while plastic is very sturdy although I didnโt use the bottom stand piece. It gives the tank an extra elevated look for sure but since I was putting it on a small table & I have 3 large dogs I wanted the extra stability of putting it directly on the table.
Also regardless of size youโre gonna need a heater. I live in south Florida but keep my house cold at night. I didnโt realize til I did a lil experiment when soaking my tank decorations just how cold water gets quickly even not near a fan or vent & then it stays cold. You can get one for cheap that auto turns on & off to keep the water at a steady temp (mines so small you can barely see it behind the filter input).
The light on this tank was adequate but it is super basic. I knew this when purchasing & also knew itโs not what I wanted so I replaced it with a 7 inch LED bar for cheap so now Iโve got a dimmable, timeable, color changing light that really elevates the tank imo.
Water changes have never been easier & for people saying the spout is too short to do themโฆ uhm it extends out any basic container can fit. I use a wide lipped 5 gal bucket & even that still works, do I have to tilt it a bit? Yes but itโs still doable & much easier than any water change Iโve ever done in any tank before this so quit complaining. I donโt find the current from the filter to be very strong at all, you can see in my video my silicone plants barely move & my floating diver stays in one spot. So itโs perfectly fine for a betta. My Disco is a cup baby rescue so of course itโs caused him some minor issues the first few days in his new home but heโs already much stronger & in a few more days itโll be like thereโs no current at all for him!
I also found the filter intake to look fairly safe right out the box. Itโs completely covered on all sides with pretty tiny slits. Even my betta Disco is a bit on the smaller side & heโd be fine but after some of the review horror stories I put a sponge filter on top of it just as a an extra safety precaution lol. So if youโve got fish smaller than a betta or shrimp in here Iโd suggest doing the same. The cheap & great ones I got that fit almost perfectly were from Amazon (AQUANEAT 6-Pack Pre-Filter Sponge for Aquarium Shrimp Fry Fish Tank Filter 0.6″ Intake, Replacement Foam Cover).
Mag –
algo caro pero buen acuario
Jillian R. –
I bought two of the 2.5g tanks. They look nice and theyโre fine, just make sure when youโre setting it up you put your water and sand/substrate in first because when I was adding mine and because it was still in suspension and some got stuck in the propeller and stopped working. I didnโt realize what was wrong until I took the cap off.