Reddit mentions of Finnex Low Iron Rimless Cube Aquarium with FugeRAY Planted+ LED Light, 7.5-Gallon

So I ended up spending a bit more, and I got this combo instead. Still seemed like a good deal, and I feel more comfortable with having a dwarf puffer in 7.5 gallons as opposed to 4. After adding on an aquaclear 20, it was about $50 more than the other kit for almost twice the tank, a better light, and better filter.

I haven't picked any plants out yet, but I think I have some more options now with the Planted+ light instead of just the cliplight. This will be my first planted tank, so I'm a bit nervous about going with stuff too difficult, but I definitely want a carpet, so I may go with some Marsilea Hirsuta.

Finnex tank and FugeRAY Planted+ lighting

EHEIM Classic 250 (I have it going at about 3/4 max flow)

CaribSea substrate

I don't have that exact one, but I did buy another similar finnex on amazon 3 months ago, and I love it. This one also has the planted+ led. The glass is super clear, and the seals are really cleanly done.

As I'm writing this, i've just seen that you also have chosen to get it. just a warning, the light is pretty strong for that tank even for how small it is. I wasn't expecting it to be so strong, so i'd either raise it up or use a lower intensity light if you wanna go low tech. atm, im using a dual lighting setup using the planted+ and an ikea lamp for different hours of the day to combat the outbreak but also allowing my pps pro dosing to be more efficiently used up.

Here's my progress on my first planted tank http://imgur.com/a/PL6rV

I have this tank I bought from Amazon that is a square cube that is a bit bigger than you are looking for at 7.5 gallons but has been a great tank combo for me.
Amazon Link

Here are a couple shots of my cube set-up from the top and front view.

It is a nice little low iron cube.

7.5 Gallon Betta/Tetra Tank

• Size: 7.5g
  
• CO2: 20oz CO2 @ aproximately 30ppm during photoperiod only
  
• Substrate: Ecocomplete
  
• Ferts: Fish emulsion
  
• Lighting: Finnex FugeRAY Planted+ LED
  
• Filtration: HOB
  
• Flora: Java fern, Staurogyne Repens, Anubias
  
• Fauna: 6 Neon Tetras, 1 Male CT Betta
  

I'm going to make this list assuming that you have Amazon in your area and that either you or someone you know has Amazon Prime. If not, then think of this as more of a template that you can tweak using what you have available to you:

• Tank: Finnex Rimless - This isn't a prefab as much as it is just a blank slate. 7.5 gallons is ample room for a nice little shrimp colony, the tank itself is quite attractive and Finnex is one of my more favored brands for LEDs.
  
  
• Filtration: Depending on your personal preference, I tried/like both the Tom Mini Filter and Deep Blue Biomaxx Nano. They're both quiet, gentle and have few moving parts for easy maintenance and cleaning. It just depends on whether you like submersible or HOB style filters, though if using the Biomaxx I'd suggest wrapping the intake with coarse filter pads or a sponge.
  
  
• Substrate: Eco-Complete - You'll probably be able to grow just about any plant you desire in this stuff, it's dirt cheap compared to other brands and is just as easy to use as plain old normal gravel. One bag should be all you need.
  
  Hopefully you have Amazon Prime available to you where you are, and if so none of this requires any shipping charge. If you do at most this will cost you $115.79, leaving you lots of money to spend on shrimp and plants! Hope this was helpful to you, best of luck!