Aqueon Aquarium Fish Tank Kit Review

Are you interested in becoming the owner of tropical fish, but aren’t sure that you know how to set up and properly maintain a fish tank?

The Aqueon Aquarium Fish Tank Kit may be the best solution for you. It is perfect for beginners, easy to set up, and includes all necessary fish-keeping items – short of the fish themselves.

Though some long-time fish owners find the lack of flexibility in this tank’s lighting and heating features annoying, it is an ideal place for those looking to begin a fish-keeping hobby to get started.

Still not sure whether this aquarium is the best 10 or 20 gallon aquarium for you?

Here we lay out the facts and features of the Aqueon Aquarium, both positive and negative, so that you can make the best decision for yourself.

Aqueon Aquarium Fish Tank Kit: The Details

Specs

• Capacity: 10 or 20 gallon options available
• Weight: 10-gallon, 17.8 pounds; 20-gallon, 35 pounds
• Dimensions: 10-gallon, 20.2 x 10.5 x 13.3 inches; 20-gallon, 27.2 x 12.5 x 21 inches
• Lighting: Vibrant LED lighting
• Glass or Acrylic: Glass
• Accessories: Low profile LED full hood, Quiet Flow LED Pro Power Filter with medium cartridge, ammonia specialty filter pad, 100W preset heater, premium fish food, water conditioner, feeding door, breakout sections for accessories, fish net, thermometer, aquarium set-up guide, frustration-free packaging
• Warranty: The warranty can be requested from customer service.

Features

Energy-Saving LED Lighting

The low-profile hood on this Aqueon Aquarium contains lighting that gets the job done, but is still easy on the eyes.

Using a few white LEDs, the hood consumes low amounts of energy while still being bright enough to illuminate the entire 10- or 20-gallon tank.

Aqueon Quiet Flow LED Pro Power Filter

This new, patent-pending power filter keeps the tank environment clean and safe for healthy fish with its five-stage filtration process and ammonia specialty filter pad.

It also alerts users with an LED light when its cartridge is in need of a change. This means that you do not need to make guesses about when to change the filter!

The filter also keeps a low volume to avoid creating bothersome noise. If you have sensitive ears, or just don’t like being drowned out by a whirring motor, this is definitely a bonus. 

Preset Heater

The heater on this Aqueon Aquarium Fish Tank Kit keeps the water at a constant seventy-eight degrees, the perfect temperature for most tropical fish.

Users concerned about the temperature can use the included thermometer to double-check the temperature when desired.

Thermometer and Net Included

When you’re a newcomer to the fish-keeping world, it can be easy to overlook some necessary equipment.

Aqueon has you covered by already including a thermometer and net so you won’t need to make too many trips back to your pet shop.

The thermometer will help you keep track of your tanks temperature and the net will be useful for moving your fish during cleaning and maintenance.

While simple, it just makes life a little easier.

Aqueon Aquarium Fish Tank Kit Review

The Positives

Easy for Beginners to Set Up

Overall, this is a great fish tank for newcomers to the world of fish-keeping.

The Aqueon Aquarium comes with a clear and easy-to-read, step-by-step set-up guide that’s simple to follow for adults, teens, and children alike.

Once assembled, it is just as easy to clean and keep in top condition!

The video below shows what the Aqueon Aquarium Fish Tank Kit looks like out of the box.

Easy Maintenance

Not only is this aquarium a breeze to set up, it also proves easy to maintain.

There are no complicated instructions for maintenance, and parts can be easily removed and replaced without frustration.

Parts are easy to access for cleaning so you won’t have to dread your maintenance or cleaning routine!

 

Convenient Feeding Door

The feeding door on this Aqueon Aquarium  is easy to open and close.

Not only can it support hand-feeding, but users with a busy schedule can install an automatic fish feeder to the top of the tank while still keeping the rest of it covered, for an extra level of convenience.

The lid also remains completely closed to protect your fish from any falling objects or wayward four-legged pets you might have in the house.

Effective and Aesthetically Pleasing Filter System

The patent-pending Aqueon Quiet Flow LED Pro Power Filter does a fine job in both the 10-gallon and the 20-gallon variant of this fish tank, including keeping the water clean and safe for healthy fish.

The filter is also aesthetically pleasing to watch, creating lovely air bubbles with its waterfall-style flow.

Quiet

If you’re worried about keeping your tank in a study, living room, or quiet area of the house in an attempt to avoid any disturbances, you won’t have to try to keep your new aquarium secluded.

You won’t have to get frustrated or yell over the constant whirring that you might be used to with other aquariums.

This aquarium runs quietly, with low vibrations that will not bother someone doing homework, chores, or trying to sleep in the same room as the fish tank.

Price

If you’re just starting out in the world of aquatics, the cost of getting your tank up and running can quickly add up.

Thankfully, this aquarium kit will get you started without eating up all of your savings.

It’s affordable price tag also includes all the accessories you need to get your tank up and running so you won’t have to spend any more extra cash if you don’t want to.

Stylish

While the quietness of the Aqueon Aquarium Fish Tank Kit makes it easy to forget, the sleek and stylish look of your aquarium however, won’t be that easy to ignore.

This aquarium isn’t too big or bulky so it can easily be a great addition to a variety of rooms, hallways, or corridors.

It’s not only style without function though, as this aquarium performs as beautifully as it looks.

And once the LED lights are turned on, it can easily and effortlessly set the ambience in any setting, and works with a variety of decor.

One Stop Shop

The Aqueon Aquarium will save you both money and time. Instead of having a scavenger hunt in your local pet store, everything is included in the box. 

The kit includes a good amount of fish food, as well as water conditioner, which would’ve been a hassle to hunt down otherwise.

Ultimately, it has everything that you need to start fish-keeping in one package.

You’ll still need to go fish-shopping, though.

Warranty

Both beginners and professionals will be happy to know that Aqueon has your back should and manufacturing issues arise.

If you notice any manufacturing errors simply contact Aqueon and they will give you options to resolve the issue.

These issues should be solved efficiently as Aqueon is located in the United States, meaning you wont need  to ship packages overseas.

The Negatives

Errors in Silicone

Several users of this Aqueon Aquarium report finding the tank already broken, cracked, or scratched once it arrived at their home, either because of poor packaging or because the parts were badly put together to begin with.

Other users report that the corners and edges of the tank had extra blobs of sealant that fail to properly hold the glass walls together.

If your aquarium does arrive with any of these faults, it would be a good idea to contact the company about their warranty.

Heater Temperature Cannot Be Adjusted

The one-temperature, preset heater might be convenient for an early fish owner who has a specific kind of fish – one that’s suited to a constant seventy-eight degree temperature.

However, users who are more experienced at fish-keeping or who have different types of fish might find this heater inflexible and unable to meet their needs.

For example, while seventy-eight degrees is good for most tropical fish, it is too hot for goldfish.

Because temperature accuracy is important for fish health and safety, users interested in this Aqueon Aquarium fish tank kit should do research on the kinds of fish they want to own in order to make sure that this tank would be a safe environment for them.

LED Lights May Prove to Be Poor Quality

Though the LED lights are sufficiently bright to illuminate the entire tank, they grow very hot very quickly and are prone to die more quickly than would be convenient for some users.

It is also easy to get the lights wet, due to their positioning in the tank.

While the lights are bright enough for human viewing, they are insufficiently bright for any live plants that a user might want to put in the tank with the fish.

There also is no “night time” light setting for the LED lights in this fish tank; the lights are either completely on or completely off, leaving users who wish for a more relaxed, evening fish tank experience without an option.

Lid Does Not Have A Hinge

Though some fish tanks have lids with a hinge, keeping the lid attached to the tank even while opened and partially removed for cleaning purposes, the entire lid on this fish tank must be removed and set aside.

Our testers reported having a difficult time removing and resetting the lid, since it is easy to drop due to slipperiness.

This may result in a splash into the tank, potentially causing a mess on the floor and furniture as well as causing damage to the tank and the fish.

However, this can be upgraded or changed if it turns out to be a frustrating and continuous problem.

Overall Verdict

We would recommend this Aqueon Aquarium Fish Tank Starter Kit to anyone who is new to fish-keeping, wants to keep warm-water tropical fish, and wants a low-priced, easy to set up tank to get started with.

More experienced fish owners, or anyone who wants to keep other kinds of fish, might be better suited with a different fish tank that better meets their needs.

Where to Buy the Aqueon Aquarium Fish Tank Starter Kit

Aqueon has a variety of aquatic equipment available on the market from aquariums to filters and an array of accessories to keep your fish and tanks healthy.

The Aqueon Aquarium Fish Tank Starter Kit can be found in-store and online at specialty aquatic shops.

To start, check out the following online retailers.

• The Aquarium Pet Shop (From $69)
• Country Max (From $64)

And of course, it’s also available for purchase on Amazon.

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That’s it for our review on the Aqueon Aquarium Fish Tank Starter Kit. Tempted to give it a go?