A very nice aquarium for the price. It fits well on a desk and looks great. I am using mine as a planted desk tank for a handful of cherry neocaridina shrimp and this kit is perfect for that purpose. The filter runs quietly - however I have found that if the filter is jostled it can produce an audible hum. When that happens I just gently reposition it until I hear it running more smoothly. It's a relatively good filter so far, but my tank is also planted so the filter quality matters slightly less - I do really like the adjustable flow knob so I can make the current gentler as I have had shrimplets hatch in this aquarium since I set it up. I cannot comment on the quality of the light that comes in this kit, as I decided to use a different light I already had set up at my desk, but I did plug it in and it seems like a perfectly nice light so I might use it for one of my other tanks.Personally I would not keep fish in this tank because I feel like it is too small, but it is perfect for a small population of invertebrates. I may purchase this kit again in the future for raising other colors and varieties of shrimp, and possibly also for keeping micro crabs. I have yet to find a similar tank that is so suitable for raising aquatic plants and invertebrates for such a good price!

Nicest rimless nano aquarium I have ever bought. It was packaged so well and it really helped because my sister accidentally dropped it bringing it in. For the size, this tank really stands out. Perfect size and shape for my desk. Immediately upon opening I noticed it has a nice built in leveling matt. This tank is super sturdy but not too heavy. Doesn’t take up too much room. I also noticed the bottom is glass too and not cheap plastic like most nanos.It came with the back glass painted black, but there is a clear option as well. I paint the backs of all my tanks black and often use black substrate. Makes the fish stand out and brightly colored.I leak tested it for 2 days before setting it up and there was no leakage at all.The light is really nice and bright.I like that I can switch it on and off with 1 push of a button. However, I like things uncomplicated. So if you want full spectrum and programmable you will want to get a different type. Works great with my plants.I put velcro on back of light switch and the tank to have easy access. I put a floating log and Amazon frog bit in my tank to shade my ADFs.The filter is wonderful and simple for this size tank. IMO it is comparable to the Fluval HOB filters at a fraction of the price. So good I ordered the same filter separately for another nano tank. Works great and is almost silent. I added some ceramic media to the right side of my filter. I like that it has multiple types of filtration in one yet not complicated at all. Super easy to clean the sponge filter inside the tank that makes it safe for smaller critters like neos. The one on the outside-HOB-is great because it has carbon & basically filter floss and another pre-sponge basically all in one. If you don’t want to use this kind, i suggest filter floss.All in all looks amazing (and expensive) at a stealer price. Great for a starter tank too. Would def buy again!

Love, love, love this little fish tank. Comes with almost everything you need to get a tank started. I would love it if they would include a small heater. I got the black one, which looks great. The glass is a real high quality and thicker than any of the other small fish tanks I was looking at. Fits perfectly on my master bathroom counter. No leaks so far, and with the quality I doubt that it will leak. I bought this on sale and it was such a great price I ended up buying a second one. Everything works great, the rocks and gravel for the bottom are perfect, they supply more than enough of both. Easy to clean and manage.

Definitely on the smaller side but I believe this is the minimum size you should go for even for a single Betta.Its compact but very functional especially if you maintain it.If set up well, you can make it look nice and and well established. If you need a nano tank for a small space, perfect for table tops and desks. Love it personally, not because of the size but because it is practical for smaller areas.

One of the coolest fish tanks I've ever owned. The 2.5 gallon tank is perfect for a betta fish and a mystery snail. The light that came with the tank failed but I found a better option anyways. The mini filter than comes with the tank is great, and does a great job filtering the tank. It has adjustability for flow depending on your needs or the type of fish. All of the seals and connections of the glass are sturdy and sound, no leaks. I will say that the lid is the downside. I wish that it was a little better material, its plastic so it's easy to scratch when cleaning. Other than that, it a great option for a reasonable price.

This tank is awesome! I think it's way too small to put fish in, personally, but I am using it for a shrimp tank. I started seeds in this one for a planted tank and the light worked great - the plants are still doing great 2+ months in, the filter is awesome. It's also small enough to fit anywhere (and is displayed on my office bookcase).

This is a great little set up, especially for a first aquarium. You should know that it's too small for any fish except a betta but it's a great nano tank for shrimp and snails. Gorgeous rimless design and I appreciate the included gravel and river stones. It's also nice that it comes with a HOB filter that is completely silent. I stuffed some polyfill into the filter compartment to polish the water. It's packaged well so I wouldn't worry about it arriving damaged unless your postal carrier likes to take a hammer to your packages.I also appreciate that it comes with a lid, as most aquariums of this size do not. I have nerite snails which are known for escaping, so a having a lid was a must for me.

Loved this kit, perfect starter for a small tank! No leakage and the water filter has been doing really well. You do need to buy a heater seperate so that’s the only downside but worth the price for quality for me!

This is such a great little aquarium except of course there is very little that can be housed in it. I will be using mine as a nursery for baby/juvenile Rice Fish (Medaka). Otherwise a couple of shrimp or snails is all it will hold.The packaging was perfect, product arrived in good condition. Set up was super easy. I used a finer gravel than it came with, but did use the stones and part of the rougher gravel it came with. You can adjust the flow of water, and I can barely hear the aquarium running. I love the slightly transparent black back as it hides wires, and also makes foreground pop. Has a padded base which is great. Lid is basic, but adequate. Light seems fine, it only has one setting.Note: It does not come with a heater, but I think that’s typical for nano tanks.I really hope due to the success of this tank, they roll out a 5 gallon and a 10 gallon so we can actually house even just a few nano fish or a Betta. (This is too small for a Betta. It would have no swimming space.)

Arrived quickly, easily set up, filter adjustments work very well, I am very pleased and may possibly get another.

This aquarium is absolutely beautiful. The glass is perfectly clear, the filter is silent and works wonderfully. The LED light is bright and lights up the tank perfectly. We are using this tank for our betta fish. It is extremely happy as it has lots of room to swim around. I would definitely recommend this for anyone with a betta fish or a couple small fish. It is very well made and we are super happy with it.

Bought the kit with rocks and so far so good. Good size for 2 small guppy type fishes. Time will tell if the filter works good or not but the tank, filter and light assembly was easy.