Aqua Culture
Aqua Culture 1.5-Gallon Aquarium Starter Kit Plastic, LED Lighting and Power Filter
USD$17.95
2.73 stars out of 26 reviews
26 reviews
USD$17.95
$17.95
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2.73 out of 5stars
(26 reviews)
Most helpful positive review
5.00 out of 5 stars review
Verified Purchaser
11/10/2021
Awesome.
You're limited to maybe 2 small fish with this tank. I tried to cycle my tank with fresh water for months, but the tank is just too small to cycle the ammonia and nitrates/nitrites correctly. i ended up adding lake water in this, which is murky when added. But the filter clears up the water within a day. I stock mine with small lake fish (3 of them right now, 2 1.5 inch and 1 that is about an inch). the interesting thing, the fish are dark grey when i add them. after about a week, the fish are kind of clear, whitened up and healthy.
i'm going to add 2 more, i usually have 5 small fish in this tiny tank (i've had 12 in there, 7 babies. i released those back to the lake). i clean this tank out about once a month, the filter has no chance to catch waste and extra food. the pebbles in the bottom are actually "stuck" to each other. i filter the water and reuse 60% of it, and add 40% fresh lake water.
negative: the pipe broke on the filter (it's adjustable in height, and poorly made). i took a simple 3/8 hose pipe from an old shower hose and fixed it.
i've had this tank for over a year now. if you know how to maintain it, this is an excellent bargain tank.
Don't use batteries. Use a mini USB plug for the lights, runs off a 5 volt phone charger block. And add an air bubbler.
Chris
Most helpful negative review
1.00 out of 5 stars review
Verified Purchaser
08/04/2021
JUNK
Dont waste your money. I bought 3 of these for an upgrade for our 3 betas. All 3 lights stopped working wirhin 24 hrs. Changed batteries numerous times and still wouldnt stay on. Also, one of our fish got stuck in the base of the filter and nearly died. If you love your fish, choose another tank !!
Ramona
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5.00 out of 5 stars reviewVerified Purchaser04/23/2023Perfect size for counter top.We bought 2 of these for our 2 betta fish. It's been about a week now and so far they are working great. It's perfect size for a betta or a few small fish. It has a timer for the lights and led lights change colors. The filters are size tetra XS. The pump is internal and works like a sump pump getting waste from the bottom. It's 1.5 gallon that stands 9.75 “ high. And a little over 8 “ wide. It does not come with rocks or decorations. We love them and they 360 degree view.SRG70
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1.00 out of 5 stars reviewVerified Purchaser04/22/2023Missing Pieces!Missing lights and I dont think the pump works. My son got for Christmas, so it didnt get set up till months later. we finally set it up and the top is missing the light and the pump makes no noise at all. I dont think it works. Now its to late to return. I would recommend checking the box before you purchase. Make sure the pieces are there.Candi
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1.00 out of 5 stars reviewVerified Purchaser03/30/2023light is dim. cool if you want colors but not very bright white. filter doesnt work very well. clogs easily and had to put on top of gravel. will not buy again. returning as soon as new tanks arrive.Amanda
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2.00 out of 5 stars reviewVerified Purchaser12/10/2022If light and filter was in the boxProduct came open missing light and filter . I would’ve gave a better if all pieces was here.renee
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1.00 out of 5 stars reviewVerified Purchaser10/26/2022Get a better small fish tank.Worked for 2 months. Then on the 2nd month, the tank cracked. Disappointing, definitely for the fish.Mia
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2.00 out of 5 stars reviewVerified Purchaser10/25/2022Disposable at bestThis tank is so flimsy. It's as if they intended it to be disposable. The top never lines up right and I just dropped it and it only fell two feet and my beta is stuck in a cup while I figure something out. Get someone elseida
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1.00 out of 5 stars reviewVerified Purchaser09/20/2022RIPPED MY BETAS TAIL OFFNEVER BUY THIS TANK!!! I got this tank for my beta fish, and the filter ripped his whole tail off. Incase you are concerned, my fish is alive and well but looks like he was mauled by a bear. Currently having to rehabilitate him. If you enjoy your beta having its tail, I recommend any other tank with an outside filter.Hannah
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1.00 out of 5 stars reviewVerified Purchaser09/08/2022GARBAGE! Do not buy this tank!The filter does not work correctly and the package is misleading. This tank WILL NOT support 3 tropical fish. I have owned many freshwater tanks. I bought this tank to surprise my Daughter for her 5th birthday. After treating the water and cycling the tank for 1 week, the fish died to my Daughters horror.. The filter is poorly designed and does not agitate the water enough to properly supply oxygen to the fish. Do yourself a favor and dont cheap out on this tank. Buy a better tank with a better filter.Jonathan
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5.00 out of 5 stars reviewVerified Purchaser08/22/2022Great starter aquarium!It was easy to set up. The instructions were really helpful. I was impressed with how easy it was to get up and running. The filter works great. Replacement filters are very reasonably priced. Our fish is thriving now! My daughter loves the color changing LED lights. I do recommend getting the wall plug for the lights because running the lights off batteries will take a lot of batteries. We went through 3 AAA in a few days. The wall charger is around $7 from Walmart or on Amazon. Very nice and pretty aquarium.Kelly5982
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5.00 out of 5 stars reviewVerified Purchaser06/26/2022Best, cleanest Tank I've ever ownedThese tanks are Great. They're round so they magnifi you fish. filter keeps the tank clean. I've had 2 of these for about 3 years. Best I've had. You probably need to add an air stone and change the filter once a month. These tanks keep running and look great. If something breaks just call or Email the manufacturer. They're very helpful.David