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Aquarium Cube Tank Kit and Bundle

Essentials Aquarium Kit - Cube

$60.99 USD $68.37 USD
Usually ships in 1-2 business days from our fulfillment center

The Glass Aqua Basic Aquarium Kit – Cube is a simple, beginner-friendly setup. Featuring a compact 2-gallon rimless cube aquarium, this kit makes it easy to start your first aquascape without overcomplicating the process.

With a clip-on LED light and hang-on-back (HOB) filter included, it provides the basic equipment needed to support a healthy environment that’s simple and manageable, while its small footprint makes it ideal for desktops, shelves, or small spaces.

This kit is ideal for those just getting into the hobby, as well as anyone looking for a thoughtful, easy aquarium gift. From here, you can customize your setup with your choice of substrate, plants, and hardscape.

Looking for a more built-out setup? Explore our Essentials and Starter Kits featuring Ultum Nature Systems aquariums and upgraded components.

What’s Included
- Rimless nano cube glass aquarium (2 gallon, 7.87” cube)
- Black leveling mat
- Clip-on LED aquarium light
- Hang on back (HOB) nano filter

About The Brand
Reviews by real customers

Overall rating: 4.8461537 / 5 from 13 reviews.

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Review topics: [size, quality, light, filter, value, customer service, kit, tank, substrate].

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Reviews

Awesome Beta tank

"Awesome Beta tank. This was my second order. And about to order a third!"

Gabrielle S. (5/5)

I received my first aquarium

"I received my first aquarium when right before entering college. I am now retired. Since retirement, I have been actively involved in restarting my past obsession by setting up a new aquarium. However, I was grateful to discover Glass Aqua. The quality and affordability allowed me to purchase several aquarium kits. I know have an aquarium devoted exclusively to shrimp. Thank you Glass Aqua for creating aquarium kits at an affordable price."

Gary T. (5/5)

pretty good

"it’s an amazing tank and light but the filter is noisy"

carter (4/5)

Bad light

"I bought this about 6 months ago, maybe less. I love the tank and filter. The light however just completely died on me. Im still giving 4 starts because i love this company and all the other products. It would be nice to get a small credit or just a new light."

Aquascape_AtoZ (4/5)

Good beginner kit

"Awesome kit if you don't know where to start! Filter is powerful and quiet and light is very bright (maybe a bit too bright)! 4 gallon cube is a great compact size if you're limited on space but don't want anything less volume wise."

Jennifer H. (5/5)

Good quality

"Very high quality clear glasses! I like the combo which is designed to work well together."

He Z. (5/5)

Tank is perfect

"Tank is perfect"

Scott S. (5/5)

I love my 3 new

"I love my 3 new tanks awesome quality and great customer service"

Adam W. (5/5)

Great Value

"The value for everything you get in this bundle is really nice. Gives you a great base for starting a nano tank. My only complaint is that I wish the tone of the light was a bit warmer (it's very white) and that it had a dimmer (it's really bright)."

Anthony G. (5/5)

Nanoo nanoo nano

"Live the nano tank, light and filter. Works well and my plants are growing. I used a nutrient rich substrate for my plants which got into my filter - some rattling was happening (should have waited to turn the filter on to let things settle more but I was excited to get things going). I ended up turning the filter off, took the propeller out, cleaned it gently with some paper towel and put it back in. That did the trick! It’s as silent as the come now."

Nadine K. (5/5)

Q&A

Is the filter okay for cherry shrimp?
Hello and thanks for your interest! Yes, your shrimp will be perfectly fine as the filters come with an intake guard designed specifically to keep shrimp and fish fry safe!
Here's a message you can send to Glass Aqua customer service: Dear Glass Aqua Customer Service, I recently came across your Essentials Aquarium Kit Cube and am very interested in purchasing it. However, I noticed that the specific model of the Hang-On-Back (HOB) Nano Aquarium Filter included in the kit isn't mentioned on the product page. Could you please provide me with the specific model of the HOB Nano Filter included in this kit? Thank you for your assistance. Best regards, Cory
The HOB nano filter included in the kit is a MED - 08 MIGHTY AQUARIUM FILTER. I highly recommend it.
What lid would fit this 4g tank?
Hi Jared, thank you for your question. For your 4-gallon tank, the lid that would fit is the UNS Cube Tank Glass Lid with Clear Clips, available at the following link: https://shop.glassaqua.com/collections/rimless-aquariums-cube/products/uns-cube-tank-glass-lid-with-clear-clips?variant=2516112015392. This lid is compatible and provides a secure fit to help maintain your aquarium environment. If you have any further questions or need assistance, please email us at hello@glassaqua.com.
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Returns
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Refunds
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