The Best Aquariums (Review) in 2021

One really great fish tank starter kit is the Fluval Spec V at 5 gallons. It combines the clarity of etched-glass with an aluminum trim to give it a superb construction. The glass panels are guaranteed to resist scratches so it will stay looking as pristine as the first day you bought it. The lighting system is provided by 37 powerful LED lights that curve brilliantly above the Spec V. This should provide your aquatic animals and plants the kind of illumination that they need. It comes with a powerful pump with fully adjustable nozzles to help make sure nutrients and oxygen are properly dispersed throughout all sections of the Spec V. This ensures the health of your fishes. More importantly, it effectively pushes any debris towards the filtration system of the Spec V.

The Spec V features a 3-stage filtration system. BioMax bio rings serve to aid the filtration system in the management and removal wastes through a combination of biological, mechanical, and chemical ultra-filtration. The porous foam block that sits conveniently at the bottom of the Spec V also helps keep the water chemistry safe. Activated carbon blocks have also been added. Cleaning and maintenance are also kept relatively simple and hassle-free as the filtration and water pump mechanisms are housed in different locations of the Spec V. You don’t have to disassemble everything to reach a particular system.

Measuring only 10 x 10 x 10.5 inches, the Cube is the ideal solution for adding life to your otherwise drab desktop. Its cubical design won’t be taking too much space. If you have a kid who’s in college, you can even give this as a gift so he or she will have something to get his or her mind off anything stressful. It’s also ideal for the office as it can be conveniently placed in a corner of your cabinet or even on top of your filing cabinet. While the Tetra Cube is relatively small, it is nonetheless, packed with very useful features. It boasts of the Tetra 3i Whisper Power Filtration system which helps ensure the correct chemical composition of the water by removing toxic substances and debris that may be present. This also helps keep the Tetra Cube sparkling clean.

While the Cube is essentially made of acrylic, it does look more like expensive glass. This gives it a more luxurious and elegant look. The pedestal base is made of solid wood and finished in a superb sheen adding to the overall aesthetics of the Cube. The cover is also made of acrylic with built-in LED lights to help provide a natural glow to your marine environment. Also located on the cover is a feeding hole so you don’t need to remove the entire cover to give your fish the nutrients they need.

If you practically don’t know anything about setting up and maintaining an aquarium, getting the Marina LED Aquarium Kit should solve your problems as this already includes everything that you will ever need to ensure a successful initiation into the world of aquariuming. It includes fish food so you won’t be bothered about what to give your aquatic pets. It even comes with a water conditioner, Aqua Plus, to turn ordinary tap water into an instant living environment for your fish. The kit also comes with a Cycle Biological Supplement to help ensure an aquatic environment that is healthy for your fishes. This also helps ensure a chemically well-balanced ecosystem so whatever fish you put in will be able to grow and develop fully.

To further help you in your initiation, Marina has been kind enough to include a guide so you’ll have step-by-step instructions on how to setup your living marine environment and maintain it for a long time. The Marina LED itself is comes with a superb design that you can place in any part of your home. The cover has a built-in LED lighting system to let your marine ecosystem stand out. The S15 clip-on filter is a welcome addition to help ensure cleaner and healthier water for your fishes.

Putting the GloFish Aquarium in your home can really increase your home’s aesthetics by leaps and bounds. Shaped like a beautiful crescent, this acrylic-constructed fish tank features beautiful blue LED lights that mimic the underwater environment of the deep blue sea. The LED lighting helps reflect the superb natural fluorescence of marine creatures giving you a rainbow of colors in a sparkling blue backlight. Adding to the fluorescent colors is the acrylic canopy where the LED lighting system is housed.

The filtration system is made more efficient by the use of a medium sized Bio Bag filter giving your fish tank superb cleanliness for optimum fish health. This simply means, maintaining your GloFish will not really be that difficult. But what really makes the GloFish superbly beautiful is its unique design. The gently curved front acrylic panel gives a sense of elegance that will simply elevate any existing theme in your home. From the looks of it, the GloFish will let your home glowing with elegance.

For those who are into geometric shapes and who loves to see sharp corners and elegant lines in a fish tank, we strongly recommend getting the API Semi-Hex kit. What’s superb about the Semi-hex is that, despite its being half hexagon in shape, there are no unsightly silicone seams that will obstruct your view of the marine animals living inside the high-grade acrylic tank. The different facets of the semi-hex can provide you with a superb view of the aquatic ecosystem.

The canopy has built-in LED lighting compete with 7 mood colors to give your aquarium a slightly different look every time. Some of the owners we’ve encountered light their fish tank with a different color for each day of the week while others prefer to cycle through the different colors every 3 to 4 hours. The canopy also comes with a feeding port so there is no need to remove the cover and stick your hand into the water as doing so can adversely affect the chemical and temperature balance of the water. The Semi-Hex already comes with a SuperClean 10 power filter rated at a flow rate of 45 gallons per hour. The Bio-ChemZorb 10 cartridges for the filtration system helps maintain the correct water parameters to ensure optimum health for your aquatic friends.

Imagine an oversized jar capable of holding 2 to 6 gallons of water and covered by a black acrylic lid. Now imagine putting all of your aquatic decors and accessories inside this jar, fill it with water, let it sit for a few days, then add your fish. The end result? A beautiful 360-degree fish tank. Well, that’s exactly what the Aquaview 360 is. Made by KollerCraft, the Aquaview 360 is best placed in the center of the room to really appreciate the 360-degree view. Nevertheless, its unique shape should fit anywhere in your house as it doesn’t have any corners you’ll have to consider.

Like all KollerCraft aquariums, the Aquaview already comes with a built-in LED lighting and filtration system so there’s no need to buy separate filters and lighting. You can also choose the color of the LED light from 7 different options giving you the superb flexibility of a very colorful cylindrical fish tank. Like the Semi-Hex, the Aquaview features the same Bio-ChemZorb 10 and SuperClean systems for efficient management of wastes in the water. And since, it’s made of acrylic, you can bet it’s tough and impact-resistant.

If you require a really unique aquatic décor for your bedroom, we suggest you try MarineLand’s Portrait Aquarium. Why the bedroom? Well, the Portrait has blue and white LED light; white simulating daytime and the blue simulating the nighttime. In fact, when used in your bedroom, you’ll get the feeling that you’re relaxing under the moonlight. Aside from this, the Portrait is also unique as its 3-stage filtration system that includes a Bio-Foam and a Rite-size Z filter is integrated in the back panel instead of the bottom of the fish tank.

This can have the advantage of more efficient treatment or management of the waste materials present in the water. The force of the water pump can also be adjusted accordingly to give you optimum control of water circulation. Supporting the base is a pedestal that gives it unsurpassed stability. On top is a canopy that is conveniently hinged for superb access to the Portrait’s interior. It doesn’t have any feeding ports, though.

The Panaview has the same features as the Semi-Hex and the Aquaview, having been manufactured by the same company. But what really separates the Panaview from the other two KollerCraft products we have in our list is its superbly elegant styling.

Its high grade acrylic construction allowed the company to shape it in one seamless curvy and sleek aquarium that provides unobstructed 360-degree view of the aquarium. It has the same 7-color LED lighting system, the same filtration system, and the same ease of installation as in the Aquaview and the Semi-Hex.

The Aqueon LED MiniBow Aquarium Kit has a compact and attractive design and is available in blue, white or black to suit your style and décor. It is only 11 inches long and will fit easily onto surfaces in your home. The design is contemporary and features an elevated base.

To provide a great view of your fish, the hood has a low profile LED energy efficient light. This kit is suitable for beginners as it includes an Aqueon replaceable small cartridge for the filter as well as food and water care samples. There is even a a step by step set-up guide that you can follow. This aquarium would be perfect for a dorm room or a child’s bedroom.