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Continue to Canada siteTetra ColorFusion Half Moon Aquarium Kit brings a splash of beauty to your home, office or dorm environment. The kit includes a 180-degree seamless aquarium and an auto color-changing submersible LED lighting unit that combines with an air curtain to form a uniquely colorful bubbling effect. It also includes a cartridge-based, Tetra Whisper filtration unit for easy, reliable maintenance. Make it your own with gravel, plants, water and fish.
Item Number | 105663 |
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Weight | 5.7 pounds |
Dimensions | 6.875 x 12.5 x 12.938 inches |
Aquarium Type | Freshwater |
Made In | China |
Sourced From | N/A |
Tank Size | 6 to 10 Gallons |
Capacity (Max)† | 3-gallon |
Fish Type | Tropical Freshwater, Betta |
Material | Plastic |
This aquarium is appropriate for keeping one goldfish or up to three community tropical fish.
If you purchased a new aquarium, simply rinsing it out with plain water will be enough. When you get a "new" used aquarium, the most important thing to remember is what not to do. Do not clean the aquarium with soapy water or with cleaning products. You should simply clean the aquarium with hot water. If you wish, you can mix some non-iodized salt in the water you are using to clean the tank. You may want to use a clean razor blade to scrape off any algae or calcium clusters which you can't remove from the glass with water alone.
Yes, you should remove the gravel from the bag and place it in a clean bucket. Run water over the gravel several times to remove any dust that may be on it. Then hold the gravel in place and empty the water from the bucket. A household colander can help speed the process.
In nature, waste products from decaying matter, fish waste, and other animal waste are naturally filtered. The harmful ammonia and nitrites are removed by bacteria and plant life. The substrate at the bottom of a body of water will absorb harmful chemicals and decaying matter like a natural filter. The actual size of rivers and lakes will keep water healthy for animals. The larger a body of water, the less lethal any harmful chemicals will be to its inhabitants. In an aquarium, the natural filtration is replaced by equipment, which filters the water. The larger the aquarium you own, the easier it is to keep the water balanced and healthy. To ensure the ammonia and nitrite levels have not reached harmful levels, be sure to test the water. To understand how filtration occurs, one needs to understand the cycle. Fish waste and other decomposing material will produce ammonia. In high quantities, this chemical will kill animals in an aquarium.A new system will not have nitrifying bacteria present. Ammonia levels and then nitrite levels can reach deadly amounts. If this happens, partial water changes will bring levels down without destroying all of the nitrifying bacteria. This will only last about four to six weeks before the tank “cycles.” Or, you can add Tetra SafeStart® to your new aquarium. SafeStart® accelerates the establishment of the bio-filter in newly set-up freshwater aquariums. The live bacteria start working immediately to provide a safe and healthy environment for your fish without the long wait. SafeStart can also be used after a water change, when adding new fish or after medicating.Elevated levels of ammonia and nitrite should not occur in a “cycled” tank. Causes of elevated levels in a mature system would indicate overstocking or over-feeding, and should be corrected immediately.
Be sure there is water in the pump chamber -- if you don’t add water to the pump chamber, the filter will pull in air. Also, take care with how much water is in the aquarium. Most filters need the water level to be about one inch from the lip of the filter, and a shallow tank may prevent the filter from working. Finally, make sure your bubble walls and/or air stones are not directly under the intake tube. If bubbles go up the main tube, it will cause a rattling sound and may stop your filter from working.
This is often a problem with the impeller. Make sure the magnet and the white blades are connected as one piece. If they are separated, you will need a new impeller. This separation is covered under our 2-year warranty. Another problem that may occur with the impeller is sand. Tetra Whisper® Power Filters will not run properly in an aquarium containing sand. The sand gets between the magnetic impeller assembly and the Energizer®, preventing it from turning. You could possibly replace the sand with gravel or purchase a mesh net from your local pet store. Place the mesh net (or a piece of panty hose) on the strainer. Your filter will still pull out waste but it will not pull up the sand. Gravel is the preferred choice over sand in a freshwater aquarium.
Tetra Whisper® Power Filter cleans the water and adds oxygen. As the water flows back into the tank, it breaks the surface, creating turbulence that adds oxygen to the water. It works like a waterfall. It can only benefit your tank to have extra oxygen, and the Whisper® Power Filter is all you need.
Sometimes, the magnetic impeller assembly can become clogged with debris. To clean off fish waste, mineral deposits, etc., you will need to take the magnetic impeller assembly out of the filter. Take the rubber end cap pieces off the top and bottom. Slide the magnetic impeller assembly off the metal shaft and place both the impeller and the metal shaft in white vinegar. The metal shaft and magnetic impeller assembly should be soaked side-by-side. Do this for two hours and then rinse them in warm water. You can now put the magnetic impeller assembly back together. Check to be sure the magnet and the white blades are connected as one piece. If they have become separated, you will need a new impeller. This separation is covered under our two-year warranty. If you need a new impeller or another part, you can buy replacement parts directly from Tetra.
When you first set up your aquarium, it is recommended you run your filter, heater, and air pumps for 24 – 48 hours before adding your fish. This will allow the heater to stabilize the temperature and ensure that all equipment is working properly. After this 24-48 hour period, you can add your Tetra AquaSafe® to the water, and then immediately add fish. When you do add your fish, float them in a plastic container for 20-30 minutes. This will allow the water temperature in the bag to be the same as the water temperature in your aquarium. After three to four weeks, you can begin introducing new fish at a rate of one to two fish per week. Just keep in mind that you should have one gallon of water per one inch of (mature) fish. Have three gallons of water per one inch of goldfish.
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We set this up 2 months ago...... The cover is a nightmare. It never stays on and is really hard to close it. The tank itself is cute, but scratches very very very easily. Making us empty the tank and looking for another one.
it is a nice starter tank, but it would be nice to know more so you can be prepared when it arrives. would be nice to know about how much gravel/rocks you need, and what type of testing equipment, plants or decor you need. also the pump for the filter and bubble strip requires that it is at least 12 inches higher than the fish tank. and you need some type of background to hide all the tubes and wires. plus you'll need a heater depending upon the type of fish you'll be putting in it. I was disappointed that the plastic has these funny roller-type lines on it in more than one place. I needed the tank right away so I could not send it back and hope to get another one that does not have these lines on it.
Much better quality and durability than we expected considering the low price. My betta kiwi loves it!
Overall, this is a decent tank for the price. It has a couple of cons that are really more inconvenient than anything. First, it is frustrating to get the bubble stone to stay in the bottom of the tank. When I would finally get it to stay, I pulled the wire just slightly trying to move something else and pulled it out again. Next, the lid doesn’t fit just right. It’s hard to get on, which has actually kind of worked in my advantage because the cat cannot easily get it off. The last thing is that there end up being a lot of wires and cords in the tank, between the airstone tubing and the light cord and the tubing to the filter, then a heater on top of all of that. I do enjoy these tanks and the lights and bubbles!
Was looking for a smaller tank for blueberry because he was currently in a 10 gallon.love the LED lights and the bubbles
So this Fishtank was super cute and when I bought it it was on sale so really cheap! Compared to most other fishtanks it’s relatively compact and comes with everything that you need to get it started, BUT the worst part of this fish tank is that the back of it is a flat surface SO because of that, once filled up like it supposed to be it bows a little bit which makes me super nervous!! When you put the lid on you kind of have to give it just a tiniest amount of push for it to be on correctly. I think they need to take that into consideration and kind of give the back a little bit more of a curve. Other then that. Super cute and affordable.
Tank came in good condition but the air pump will not work no matter what I do.
Very nice product. Very satisfied and product was represented as it was advertised.
Totally love it. Very quiet. Doesn’t take up a lot of space and my betta loves it!!
It leaks yay please send me another one I'm so upset because I have nothing now to put my fish in and cannot send back because I have no transportation