NICREW 2.5 Gallon Nano Nature Aquarium Kit, Ultra-Clear Rimless Desktop Fish Tank with Light and Filter, Perfect for Small Fish, Shrimp, or Betta, Basic Version, Black

Nicest rimless nano aquarium I have ever bought. It was packaged so well and it really helped because my sister accidentally dropped it bringing it in. For the size, this tank really stands out. Perfect size and shape for my desk. Immediately upon opening I noticed it has a nice built in leveling matt. This tank is super sturdy but not too heavy. Doesn’t take up too much room. I also noticed the bottom is glass too and not cheap plastic like most nanos. It came with the back glass painted black, but there is a clear option as well. I paint the backs of all my tanks black and often use black substrate. Makes the fish stand out and brightly colored. I leak tested it for 2 days before setting it up and there was no leakage at all. The light is really nice and bright. I like that I can switch it on and off with 1 push of a button. However, I like things uncomplicated. So if you want full spectrum and programmable you will want to get a different type. Works great with my plants. I put velcro on back of light switch and the tank to have easy access. I put a floating log and Amazon frog bit in my tank to shade my ADFs. The filter is wonderful and simple for this size tank. IMO it is comparable to the Fluval HOB filters at a fraction of the price. So good I ordered the same filter separately for another nano tank. Works great and is almost silent. I added some ceramic media to the right side of my filter. I like that it has multiple types of filtration in one yet not complicated at all. Super easy to clean the sponge filter inside the tank that makes it safe for smaller critters like neos. The one on the outside-HOB-is great because it has carbon & basically filter floss and another pre-sponge basically all in one. If you don’t want to use this kind, i suggest filter floss. All in all looks amazing (and expensive) at a stealer price. Great for a starter tank too. Would def buy again!

Build & Design The quality of the glass is excellent. It features a dark background and comes with a leveling mat already glued to the bottom, which is a great functional detail. The kit is comprehensive, including the light, filter media, lid, and even gravel—a really nice touch that makes it truly "plug and play." There is even enough space to place plant cuttings on top of the tank. Packaging & Delivery I was initially worried about ordering a glass tank for delivery, but I was pleasantly surprised. It was packed incredibly tight and arrived perfectly intact. Verdict I’m very happy with this purchase. It’s a high-quality, sturdy little tank that punches well above its weight class. Whether you are into aquascaping or just need a solid home for a betta, this kit delivers.

Very lovely tank. Easy to set up. Nice, quiet filter. Beautiful look and size. Love the lid with an opening to feed. Great for what we wanted it for a freshwater shrimp and guppy tank.

Fantastic quality for the price, I am blown away! The tank is sleek, beautiful, and I LOVE the black background that's built into the glass. It feels very sturdy and high quality, no blemishes in the silicone which is very nice, no leaks so far. The filter is great, completely silent and very powerful, I have it on the lowest setting and there's still no dead spaces in the tank currently. Once the carbon filter is gunked up I will be replacing it with sponge or filter floss like I do with my bigger tank. The light seems strong and looks great on the plants, but time will tell when it comes to how it grows them. The size fits perfectly on my desk, and it will be perfect for my shrimp and snails once it is cycled and planted. My only complaint is that the lid doesn't seem to fit just right, and I think it's because of the light's clamp-on base being just a hair too big for it to sit flush with the cutout. But unless you look closely or fiddle around with it, it's stable and looks good. Love the little feeding port and access hole at the top that comes with a little lid that slides into place. Pro tip: This is NOT suitable for fish! It is too small for even bettas who will need 5+ gallons, or micro rasboras which need 10+. I recommend snails and shrimp, just as I am doing. This would be an incredible tank for Opae Ula shrimp, brine shrimp, amphipods, or other bizarre pets.

This is such a great little aquarium except of course there is very little that can be housed in it. I will be using mine as a nursery for baby/juvenile Rice Fish (Medaka). Otherwise a couple of shrimp or snails is all it will hold. The packaging was perfect, product arrived in good condition. Set up was super easy. I used a finer gravel than it came with, but did use the stones and part of the rougher gravel it came with. You can adjust the flow of water, and I can barely hear the aquarium running. I love the slightly transparent black back as it hides wires, and also makes foreground pop. Has a padded base which is great. Lid is basic, but adequate. Light seems fine, it only has one setting. Note: It does not come with a heater, but I think that’s typical for nano tanks. I really hope due to the success of this tank, they roll out a 5 gallon and a 10 gallon so we can actually house even just a few nano fish or a Betta. (This is too small for a Betta. It would have no swimming space.)