Reddit Reddit reviews MarineLand Contour 5 aquarium Kit 5 Gallons, Rounded Glass Corners, Includes LED Lighting, Multi-Color, 5-Gallon (ML90611)

We found 7 Reddit comments about MarineLand Contour 5 aquarium Kit 5 Gallons, Rounded Glass Corners, Includes LED Lighting, Multi-Color, 5-Gallon (ML90611). Here are the top ones, ranked by their Reddit score.

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MarineLand Contour 5 aquarium Kit 5 Gallons, Rounded Glass Corners, Includes LED Lighting, Multi-Color, 5-Gallon (ML90611)
SLEEK DESIGN: Rounded corners and clear glass canopy allow viewing from multiple angles.DAYLIGHT/MOONLIGHT SETTINGS: Bright white LEDs create a shimmering sunlight effect; blue LEDs produce a moonlit glow.EASY ACCESS: Hinged LED rail light and sliding glass canopy.DIMENSIONS: The Marineland Contour 5 aquarium measures 9.included components: 1 x Contour 5 aquarium Kit 5 Gallons, Rounded Glass Cornersage range description: All Life Stages
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7 Reddit comments about MarineLand Contour 5 aquarium Kit 5 Gallons, Rounded Glass Corners, Includes LED Lighting, Multi-Color, 5-Gallon (ML90611):

u/novamero · 3 pointsr/bettafish

I was going to recommend that or the marineland contour which is about the same. They come with filters too.

u/floodingthestreets · 3 pointsr/Aquariums

UNS now has lids

These TopFin 5 gallon kits include a lid.

Petco's Imagitarium rimless kits have lids.

Marineland Contour and Portrait kits come with lids.

u/KellyCDB · 2 pointsr/bettafish

Maybe she could look into a 5 gallon portrait tank if she's concerned about taking up space. They really have a small footprint while still giving the fish a decent swimming space and all the benefit of the larger volume of water.

u/OminousRectangle · 2 pointsr/bettafish

>Is cycling essentially setting up the tank and letting it run for a few days before placing fish in the tank?

No. Cycling is creating a viable nitrogen cycle within your tank. To break it down very simply, fish create ammonia. Ammonia is toxic. In order to break down/process the ammonia, you need bacteria. These bacteria turn the ammonia into nitrItes, which are then converted by another bacteria into nitrAtes. So it's more complicated that just throwing a tank together and letting it sit for a few days.

You need to introduce an ammonia source into a new tank in order to start cycling it. This is typically done either with pure ammonia, or leaving fish food (or even a piece of shrimp) in the tank. Cycling requires patience and can take 3-6 weeks, but is absolutely worth it. Here is a "Fishless Cycling For Dummies" guide.

>I keep seeing mixed things about a filter. Obviously, it is better to have a filter than not, but don't most tanks come with a filter of Some sort? Is that enough?

Fish tank kits come with filters- just basic tanks do not. For instance, here is a 5 gallon kit that comes with a light and a filter. You will also need a heater, Bettas absolutely need one. They prefer temperatures of 78-82°F. Bettas also prefer a lower water flow, so you will potentially need to baffle the filter you end up with.

>I saw in a forum about adding live plants to the tank and needing or using soil base-- is that necessary? as a beginner should I just stick with smooth edged fake plants?

Live plants are always better, but silk plants will do fine. Just make sure your betta has plently of hiding spots.



u/Confidence_Trickster · 2 pointsr/bettafish
  1. Since you mentioned tank mates, I think the most affordable way to go would be to snag a 10 gallon during petco's dollar per gallon sale, (I think going on til almost the end of this month?) You can then price out affordable heater, filter, and lights, and the rest. Altogether, I bet you could get everything for ~$50.00...

    Otherwise, they have some alright 'kits' out there. I have both of these, and they're fine to get started, but I still needed to get a heater/thermometer, ended up upgrading the stock lights, etc... so they were more expensive than just starting from scratch.

  2. I always prefer live plants, since they actually somewhat help with your water quality. Marimo moss balls are great. They just kind of... do their thing. Other easy, low maintenance plants include anubias, java fern, anacharis, najas (or guppy grass,) and those bulbs you can find at petsmart or petco are some kind of Aponogeton, those are usually hardy.

  3. I like having a 'clean up crew' - pretty much any combination of snails, shrimp, and some otos.

  4. I personally prefer natural rocks, driftwood, and plants... but they can get pricey. Some cheap/easy things I've seen have been coffee mugs or terra cotta planters laying on their sides.
u/squirrelgirl18 · 2 pointsr/bettafish

I don't know what dimensions exactly you are looking for, how much you want to spend, or how good these tanks are, but here are some 5 gallon tanks that are taller as opposed to wider.

http://www.amazon.com/Marineland-ML90609-Portrait-Aquarium-5-Gallon/dp/B00O8SZTKQ/ref=sr_1_2?s=pet-supplies&ie=UTF8&qid=1458881910&sr=1-2&keywords=5+gallon+fish+tank

http://www.amazon.com/Marineland-Pillar-Aquarium-Kit-6-Gallon/dp/B007SUUH7Q/ref=sr_1_13?s=pet-supplies&ie=UTF8&qid=1458881910&sr=1-13&keywords=5+gallon+fish+tank

http://www.amazon.com/Fluval-Chi-Aquarium-Set-5-Gallon/dp/B00FSQCXF6/ref=sr_1_14?s=pet-supplies&ie=UTF8&qid=1458881910&sr=1-14&keywords=5+gallon+fish+tank

http://www.amazon.com/Marineland-Contour-Glass-Aquarium-5-Gallon/dp/B00GOFS8P4/ref=sr_1_20?s=pet-supplies&ie=UTF8&qid=1458881910&sr=1-20&keywords=5+gallon+fish+tank

u/thegdp · 1 pointr/bettafish

5 gallons.
https://www.amazon.com/Marineland-Contour-Glass-Aquarium-5-Gallon/dp/B00GOFS8P4