Best aquarium on Reddit

172 reviews from r/Aquariums, r/PlantedTank, r/aquarium and 10 more subreddits

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#1

Aquarium

4.5
(20)
"Live plants improve water quality and are safe for bettas."
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"The guppy tank allows kids to be hands-on and watch the babies grow."
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"A 20 gallon long tank has a great footprint, and can accommodate some cool species."
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"You'll be much happier with your 55 if you start with a 10 or 20."
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"Starting with a 10-gallon tank makes it easier to prepare and learn."
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"Great advice on setting up a fish tank and choosing the right fish!"
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"A standard 10 gallon kit would be good to start, make a cute little guide for it maybe."
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"All the shrimp and snails survived after the move."
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"My African Dwarf Frogs have also been another one of my favorites."
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"I love that Betta! A school of Corys and a pretty male Betta could be a fun mix and pretty easy too."
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#2

Aquarium Supplies

4.3
(9)
"Good plant cover will make fish feel more comfortable."
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"A freshwater testing kit is essential for monitoring water parameters."
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"55 gallons is a great size to start with, as bigger tanks make it harder for things to fall out of order."
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"Choosing the right substrate is important for the fish and plants."
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"A siphon is necessary for doing water changes."
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"A net is useful for catching fish if needed."
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"Proper lighting is important for plant growth and fish comfort."
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"A heater may be needed depending on the fish species."
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"Choosing the right filter is crucial for maintaining water quality."
#3

Aquarium Plants

4.9
(8)
"Adding plants to your aquarium is essential for fish health and reduces the need for water changes."
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"Fast growing plants are ultra cheap and help prevent ammonia problems."
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"Java moss is one of the easiest plants to grow."
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"Java ferns thrive in various conditions."
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"Hornwort grows quickly and provides cover."
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"Duckweed is easy to maintain and grows fast."
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"Anubias is a hardy plant for beginners."
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"Good beginner plants for a community tank."
#4

API

4.6
(8)
"Great place to find info about bettas. Get a water testing kit so you can check that its safe before adding any fish."
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"Essential for keeping water parameters in check."
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"Worth the money. After cycle you really won’t test ammonia or nitrite."
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"Test strips are crucial for ensuring water quality."
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"It's a good balance of affordable and accurate."
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"You really should get a liquid test kit. Ideally you’d see nitrates before adding fish."
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"API is good enough and probably better than any strip you’ll find."
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"The API is really cheap per use, cheaper than any strips or other kits."
#5

Fish

4.5
(8)
"Corydoras Catfish are adorable zoomy bottom dwellers that love to get up to shenanigans."
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"I have really enjoyed my corys."
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"I recently decided to add a Betta. I have to say, I get the hype now."
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"A couple African Dwarf Frogs and a school of neons could also be another fun combination."
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"Rainbow Shark is beautiful to look at and tough as nails."
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"Gold Barbs are good in a big group and are less likely to chew on plants."
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"Electric Blue Acara are tough fish with lovely blue scales."
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"Buenos Aires Tetras are very active fish and handle cooler waters well."
#6

Aquarium Fish

4.1
(8)
"Betta fish are the easiest to keep."
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"My students loved them."
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"Pygmy corys would be a great addition."
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"Honey gourami would enhance the tank's activity."
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"Would recommend a schooling fish like CPDs."
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"Kuhli loaches are a great addition to any tank."
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"Corydoras are a favorite for many aquarists."
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"Bristlenose plecos are easy to care for."
#7

Amazon

5.0
(6)
"A thermometer is essential for monitoring the temperature for Bettas."
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"Silk plants are recommended over plastic as they are safer for Bettas."
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"Searchem Prime is highly recommended for dechlorinating tap water."
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"Betta logs provide a great resting place for Bettas."
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"Betta leaf hammocks are perfect for Bettas to sleep near the surface."
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"The API testing kit is crucial for maintaining a healthy nitrogen cycle."
#8

Plants

4.0
(5)
"Bettas really like it heavily planted, nice and dense!"
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"More plants and decor would be great, they like having lots of things to swim around and hide in."
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"Would recommend some more plants for the cycle and for hiding/chilling spots."
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"You could buy some plants that would fit into your current set up like anubias and java fern."
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"The easiest plants by far to keep are Java ferns & anubias."
#9

Aquarium Coop

5.0
(4)
"Sponge filters are super simple and effective for beginners."
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"Go to the aquarium coop website - they have great videos that explain all the things."
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"A great resource for managing fish during the cycling process."
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"This guide is essential for understanding the aquarium cycle."
#10

Aquarium Co-op

4.0
(5)
"This guide provides essential tips for setting up a fish tank, including cycling and choosing the right fish."
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"Corydora catfish are adorable and very active, making them a fun choice for any tank."
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"Nerite snails are a great addition to the tank, helping with algae control."
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"Guppies are colorful and easy to care for, but be prepared for breeding!"
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"Neon tetras are beautiful but can be less healthy than other options."
#11

Chihiros

4.8
(4)
"I think it's perfect for your volume"
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"I've used it before and it works great for 6 gallons and under."
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"Dimmable, nice color spectrum, and fairly cheap. Outlived the tank for me."
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"Middle road, Chihiros"
#12

Fluval

4.3
(4)
"Fluval Stratum is great for planting."
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"I use between Fluval and Twinstar but I heard good things as well about Chihiros, Hygger, and Finnex."
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"Specific substrate is needed for live plants."
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"The Fluval 13.5 is highly recommended for beginners, offering everything needed to get started at a great price."
#13

Petsmart

3.8
(4)
"PetSmart has the best sales in Kingston."
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"The advice given was helpful for ensuring the well-being of the betta fish."
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"Petsmart's promotions on their own brand tanks are worth checking out."
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"Petsmart has decent sales but we had have fin addicts on gardiners that specializes in aquatic species and reptiles."
#14

Fin Addicts

4.5
(2)
"Definitely go chat with folks at Fin Addicts - very knowledgeable and friendly."
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"Also recommend finaddicts. They have new and used tanks at good prices, plus everything else you'd need."
#15

Aquarium Co-Op

4.5
(2)
"Aquarium Co-Op is extremely reputable and their products are great quality."
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"Aquarium Co-Op offers great products and practical advice for average fishkeepers."
#16

aqadvisor.com

4.5
(2)
"A great resource for stocking your aquarium."
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"It's very helpful until you have enough experience to make those decisions on your own."
#17

AqAdvisor

4.5
(2)
"AQAdvisor provides excellent guidance on stocking levels and compatibility of fish species."
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"It's a good way to get an idea of what size tank you need for which fish."
#18

Aqueon

4.5
(2)
"I have had no problems at all with Aqueon glass tanks."
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"Aqueon tanks often go on sale, making them a great option for budget-conscious buyers."
#19

JBJ

4.5
(2)
"Solid chillers that have lasted me years. Haven’t had any issues so far."
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"I got my jbj65 for about 700 bucks and it was only like 45 bucks a month but I paid it off in like 6 months."
#20

Salifert

4.0
(2)
"Many Profi saltwater test kits can also be used for ponds and freshwater."
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"Salifert freshwater test kits are rare but provide good value for money."
#21

Super Shrimp

5.0
(1)
"Once the tank is established they need no care at all."
#22

Aquapets

5.0
(1)
"Ive exclusively bought fishes from him for over 20 years."
#23

MasterTest Kit

5.0
(1)
"Get the mastertest kid. all the things i tested are accurate."
#24

Twinstar

5.0
(1)
"I can’t speak highly enough of..."
#25

Pseudomugil

5.0
(1)
"I'd go for a large group of pseudomugil rainbow fish..."
#26

Eden

5.0
(1)
"Eden 501"
#27

Week Aqua

5.0
(1)
"Fellow aussie here, week aqua all the way!!!! got 3 so far..."
#28

Cherry Barbs

5.0
(1)
"My cherry barbs are hardy, very active, brightly colored..."
#29

Platys

5.0
(1)
"They're active, playful and even munch on algae."
#30

Mystery Snail

5.0
(1)
"I'd say a mystery snail cuz they're very goofy..."
#31

Yoyo Loaches

5.0
(1)
"You might consider 1 or 2 yoyo loaches... they're my kids' favorite part."
#32

Chilli Rasbora

5.0
(1)
"I love Chilli Rasbora and Harlequin Rasboras."
#33

Kessil

5.0
(1)
"Money no object? Kessil."
#34

Panda Corydoras

5.0
(1)
"I personally love panda Corydoras they have so much personality"
#35

Father Fish

5.0
(1)
"Father Fish's method simplifies fish keeping with minimal chores."
#36

Rainbowfish

5.0
(1)
"Big fan of rainbowfish. Several different color varieties ranging from red, yellow to turquoise."
#37

Aquarium Light

5.0
(1)
"A good quality light is essential for growing plants in the aquarium."
#38

YouTube Channel

5.0
(1)
"Prime Time Aquatics on YouTube has great videos about care for Multis."
#39

California Science Center

5.0
(1)
"Great native tank with a walk-through tunnel and bonus points for the space shuttle!"
#40

Neolamprologus

5.0
(1)
"They are the world’s smallest cichlid and come from Lake Tanganyika in Africa."
#41

Hygger

5.0
(1)
"The Hygger light with built-in timer is very convenient."
#42

Snails

5.0
(1)
"Hitchhiker snails bring a sense of liveliness and help manage the tank."
#43

Fish Food

5.0
(1)
"Great for fish that struggle with carbs."
#44

AIO

5.0
(1)
"You can get a AIO drop-in kit for filtration."
#45

Freshwater Fish

5.0
(1)
"A school of danios is fun to watch. I enjoy watching my giant danios and leopard danios."
#46

Corydoras

5.0
(1)
"Highly recommend some cory cats for the bottom and a couple groups of schooling fish."
#47

SunSun

5.0
(1)
"SunSun canister filter is highly rated and works well."
#48

Dr Tim's

5.0
(1)
"A 50 gallon tank offers many options for fish stocking and is easy to cycle."
#49

Tetra

5.0
(1)
"Bettas are interactive and fun for kids."
#50

Heal the Bay

5.0
(1)
"Great place to see marine life and enjoy the beach at the same time!"
#51

Freshwater Aquarium

5.0
(1)
"Would definitely go with fresh water, I've seen salt water tanks whose filtration is double the price of my entire 75 gallon freshwater setup."
#52

Aquarium Stand

5.0
(1)
"The deep substrate method makes fish keeping easy and enjoyable."
#53

Walmart

5.0
(1)
"The 55 gallon aquarium kits from Walmart are actually very good to get a good start."
#54

Lowes

5.0
(1)
"Using Lowes/Home Depot 5 gallon buckets is a great way to transport aquariums."
#55

Home Depot

5.0
(1)
"These buckets are perfect for keeping substrate and tank contents safe during a move."
#56

Petco

5.0
(1)
"A 40 Breeder from Petco would be a great starting point."
#57

AquaClear

5.0
(1)
"There's insane value in the used market. You can get full setups that would cost 3-4k new for a few hundred bucks."
#58

Betta

5.0
(1)
"Bettas can be quite sensitive to water quality, so make sure you're testing it regularly and doing water changes as needed."
#59

Green Aqua

5.0
(1)
"Green Aqua showcases stunning aquarium setups for inspiration."
#60

Blue Dragon Guppies

5.0
(1)
"Hardy and easy fish to start with, perfect for beginners."
#61

Loaches

5.0
(1)
"Loaches are hardy fish that help control algae and snails, making them fun to watch."
#62

The Deep

5.0
(1)
"The Deep in Hull is meant to be the best in the UK."
#63

Heater and Air Pump

4.0
(1)
"A heater and air pump/stone is necessary if you’d like him to be as healthy as possible."
#64

Big Al's

4.0
(1)
"Big Al’s is better if you travel out of town often."
#65

Anubias

4.0
(1)
"Anubias is the go to beginner aquatic plant."
#66

Pro Hobby Aqua Dwarka

4.0
(1)
"Pro hobby aqua dwarka is good"
#67

Aquarium Snail

4.0
(1)
"Mystery snails would make an active cohesive tank."
#68

GloFish

4.0
(1)
"GloFish are a bit overpriced but healthy and nice."
#69

Used Aquarium Equipment

4.0
(1)
"You can find nice full setups for cheap if you shop used."
#70

Pharmacy

4.0
(1)
"Good to have on hand in case of illness."
#71

Pacific Aquarium

4.0
(1)
"Pacific Aquarium on Delancy is really well stocked."
#72

Chewy.com

4.0
(1)
"Chewy.com has all the basic supplies like pumps, lights, and sand."
#73

Small Fish

4.0
(1)
"I recommend schools of at least 8 fish. Small schools look really cool and busy."
#74

Python Siphon

4.0
(1)
"The Python siphon is a great tool for maintaining a 55-gallon tank."
#75

API Test Kit

4.0
(1)
"The API test kit is reliable for testing water parameters."
#76

Undergravel Filter

4.0
(1)
"An undergravel filter is easy to maintain and allows for discovery in aquarium care."
#77

Sera

4.0
(1)
"The Sera kit tests a lot more things than the API."
#78

Nutrafin

4.0
(1)
"Nutrafin also makes a good kit that's the same $100 or so as the Sera kit."
#79

Kuhli Loach

4.0
(1)
"A 6-pack of Kuhli loaches could be fun... they will either hide and it will be a special moment for the few that will see one, or they will be rolling around doing noodle wrestling in a corner, which is also amusing to watch."
#80

Plymouth Aquarium

4.0
(1)
"I've heard very good things about the one in Plymouth."
#81

Pet Store

2.0
(1)
"The pet store was successful in upselling everything except a suitable tank."
#82

Water Conditioner

2.0
(1)
"Using conditioner every day may lead to overdosing."
#83

Angelfish

2.0
(1)
"Angelfish will eat neon tetras."
#84

SeaLife

2.0
(1)
"Steer clear of SeaLife, they're small and overpriced."
#85

Aquariumscience.org

1.0
(1)
"The guy is a quack and an asshole; I wouldn't suggest you listen to anything from there."

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