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Essentials Aquarium Kit - Nano

$59.99 USD $74.99 USD
Usually ships in 1-2 business days from our fulfillment center

The Glass Aqua Nano Essentials Aquarium Kit is a beginner-friendly setup that includes core equipment needed to start a planted nano aquarium. Each kit includes a high-clarity rimless tank, stablizing tank mat, a clip-on aquarium light, and a compact hang-on-back (HOB) filter. Designed for simplicity and flexibility, this small fish tank kit provides the essentials so all you hae to do is choose your own aquatic plants, hardscape, and substrate. Whether you're starting your first planted tank or looking for a thoughtful gift for the aquascaper in your life, the Nano Essentials Kit is a solid place to start.

Aquarium Kit Includes:
- Rimless nano aquarium
- Black leveling mat
- Nano aquarium light
- HOB tank filter

Kit Dimensions (IN)
W x D x H
Glass Thickness (MM)
3G
12.20 x 7.48 x 7.48” 5
3.17G
11.81 x 7.08 x 9.44” 5
4G 14.17 x 8.66 x 8.66” 5
5.5G 14.17 x 8.66 x 10.23” 5

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About The Brand
Reviews by real customers

Overall rating: 4.8461537 / 5 from 13 reviews.

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

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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

What would be the best lid for the Essentials Aquarium Kit - Nano, 5.5 gallons?
Thank you for your inquiry! Unfortunately, we don't currently carry a specific lid for the Essentials Aquarium Kit - Nano, 5.5 gallons. However, we do have lids available for our UNS Nano tanks, which are designed specifically for UNS tanks: UNS Rimless Nano Glass Aquarium Tank: https://shop.glassaqua.com/collections/rimless-aquariums-nano/products/uns-rimless-nano-glass-aquarium-tank UNS Nano Tank Glass Lid with Clear Clips: https://shop.glassaqua.com/collections/rimless-aquariums-nano/products/uns-nano-tank-glass-lid-with-clear-clips These lids are compatible with UNS cube tanks and might suit your needs. If you have any more questions or if there's anything else we can assist you with, please don't hesitate to reach out!
It says that items included in this kit are not interchangeable. Does that mean between different kits?
Hi there, thank you for your interest. It means that the items in the kit cannot be swapped or replaced with different items.
Is it possible to buy a glass lid?
Hello Trevor, thank you for your inquiry! We do carry UNS glass lids that are compatible with these nano tanks. Please feel free to email us at hello@glassaqua.com with the tank in question and we'd be happy to recommend the appropriate size. Thank you, Glass Aqua
Does this tank have low-iron glass?
Hello Jeremiah, thank you for your interest. Yes, these Nano tanks are made our of low iron glass! If there is anything else we can assist you with, please don't hesitate and reach out to hello@glassaqua.com. Thank you, Glass Aqua
Shipping, Returns and Refunds

Shipping
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To avoid delays, please ensure all order information is accurate and complete. We cannot offer refunds and are not responsible for orders shipped to incorrect addresses due to errors in provided information. Once an order has been shipped, delivery times are determined by the carrier and are outside of our control. On average, shipments arrive within 2–5 business days, excluding weekends and holidays. For more information, please visit our FAQ page.

Returns
If you are not satisfied with your purchase, please contact us within 48 hours of delivery. Approved returns must be shipped back within 14 days of approval. Returned items must be unused, unopened, and in their original packaging. Specific return requirements, if applicable, will be listed on the product’s page. For more information, please visit our FAQ page.

Refunds
No worries, we’ll take care of everything as long as it fits the guidelines above.Most answers to general questions can be found on our FAQ page.