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Reddit mentions of Aqueon Aquarium Starter Kit with LED Lighting 10
Sentiment score: 3
Reddit mentions: 7
We found 7 Reddit mentions of Aqueon Aquarium Starter Kit with LED Lighting 10. Here are the top ones.
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- All the equipment needed to get started in one box!
- Low profile full hood contains vibrant cool white LED lighting to bring your aquatic environment to life
- Filter has a red LED light that flashes to indicate when it’s time to change the cartridge
- Simply add your favorite style of plants and decor
- Preset heater will keep your aquarium temperature at a constant 78 degrees, appropriate for most tropical fish
- Kit includes: glass aquarium, low profile LED hood, QuietFlow power filter, filter cartridge, submersible preset heater, premium fish food sample, water conditioner sample, fish net, thermometer and setup guide
- Uses Medium Aqueon Replacement Filter Cartridge
Features:
Specs:
Color | Clear |
Height | 13.31 Inches |
Length | 20.25 Inches |
Number of items | 1 |
Size | 10 gallon |
Weight | 17.5 Pounds |
Width | 10.5 Inches |
Unfortunately aquariums are one of the only things that are generally more expensive on Amazon. Here are a few options that will be suitable for a betta with a few modifications:
Editted: horrible formatting
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01LCZMHPM/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Plus some plants from the local pet store and these cool things https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01LCZMHPM/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1. I also bought some bagged rock from the pet store.
The Tank
https://www.amazon.com/Aqueon-Fish-Aquarium-Starter-Gallon/dp/B01LCZMHPM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1536884869&sr=8-1&keywords=aqueon+10+gallon
For the gravel I het a $5 discount card since I bought some cat toys, so I got that for $7 from Petco. I would recommend the fluval shrimp stratum though
https://www.amazon.com/Fluval-Plant-Shrimp-Stratum-4-4-Pound/dp/B00JGQIY48/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1536884958&sr=8-1&keywords=fluval+shrimp+stratum
Then I got this set of marimo balls
https://www.amazon.com/Marimo-Moss-Ball-Variety-Pack/dp/B00I323A0E/ref=sr_1_4?s=pet-supplies&ie=UTF8&qid=1536884997&sr=1-4&keywords=marimo+balls
Got some pre-filter inlet covers
https://www.amazon.com/LTWHOME-Pre-Filter-Sponge-Fluval-Aquarium/dp/B00J5Z44OE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1536885057&sr=8-1&keywords=fluval+prefilter+sponge
API Freshwater test kit for $20 from amazon
API GH KH test kit for $8 from amazon
a basic TDS electric meter for $10 from ebay
I got salty shrimp 100 grams for about $20 off ebay
Then I bought a piece of driftwood from the Pet store for $10
I got three java moss balls from the pet store for $6 each
Bought an Anubias plant from the pet store for I believe it was $12
I got 3 amano shrimp and 5 CRS from the pet store, prices vary so check your own pet store.
Thanks for the write up! Here's the kit I got: https://www.amazon.com/Aqueon-Fish-Aquarium-Starter-gallon/dp/B01LCZMHPM
Would you recommend switching to a higher intensity light for plant growth? Also what ferts do you recommend? Do LFS sell them?
I didnt use any original gravel. . . And the filter is too strong. I got this https://www.amazon.com/Aqueon-Fish-Aquarium-Starter-Gallon/dp/B01LCZMHPM/ref=sr_1_1?crid=19TWF5W2CJOT5&keywords=aqueon+10+gallon+kit&qid=1555868307&s=pet-supplies&sprefix=AQUEON+1%2Cpets%2C200&sr=1-1
From the fish store because it was cheaper than buying the new filter (the kit was 40 dollars). The aquarium guy told me the current would be fine for a betta, but it's way too strong, even when I baffled it. And for some reason my betta likes swimming in the current. His 5 gal is still on my desk, half full, but I threw the filter away. Should I fill the 5 gal, add the sponge filter, and put him in? I mean after I test the water. Then should I take some water from the 5 gal and add it to the 10 to start cycling it? Also one thing I didn't mention, I have two marmino moss balls that I had with him in his 5 gal that I transferred over. Should I just leave them in the 10?
And thank you so much for your help, its obvious I dont know much
So after a ton of research (mostly watching hours upon hours of YouTube videos), I finally decided to dip my jump into a planted tank.
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Background on the Set-Up
I bought a basic Aqueon 10 Gallon LED Starter Tank , cleaned it and laid a base of CaribSea Eco-Complete substrate.
Put in two pieces of driftwood that I picked up at Petco (had been previously soaking in water for a couple days to add the weight and clear most of the Tannins before setting up the tank).
Then planted the three plant species I decided to give a try at:
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I chose the above three as they've all been labeled hardy, beginner-friendly, low-light, and low-tech (no-CO2).
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After setting it up this morning, the picture is one, I took this evening of the tank.
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The Questions
So my question centers around how low-light is low-light? There are no stats regarding wattage with the included hood/LED light but if you click the amazon link above to the kit, it has a nice photograph of the underside of the hood and shows the LED lights. That coupled with the size of the tank (e.g. not a lot of depth on a 10 gallon) and the plant selection, I was hoping you all might have some advice.
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Is the included light in this kit sufficient for the plants above and the tank? If so, how long should it run per day? 8, 9, 10 hours?
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If the basic light, hood included with the tank is not sufficient, is there an alternative for a 10 gallon tank you might recommend for my tank and plant load?
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Also any other tips or advice that I may not already have come across through many of the popular YouTube channels would be welcome too for a first time planted tank keeper.
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Additional Information
Additional information, I'm looking for the plants to stay healthy but I don't necessarily need them to thrive like crazy either where I have Val take over the tank.
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Eventually, I want to populate the tank with a small school of Neon Tetras and perhaps some Red Cherry Shrimp.
> One thing i would suggest, however, is if you're looking to house a betta ditch any filter you get with a kit.
What? Nooooo
I literally just got this kit because of the heater/thermometer/filter combo >_<
I’m still working on getting plants and other aqua scape stuff, and I’m going out of town for 2-3 weeks so it’s gonna be a while before I can cycle it. I’m very nervous about it and I’m afraid I’m gonna kill my fishy :(