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Aqueon Aquarium Fish Tank Starter Kit with LED Lighting 10 Gallon Fish Tank Review

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By Best Choice team
Checked icon Last updated - May 20, 2025
8.9

Verdict overview

  • worth the money 8.9
  • Fashion 9.1
  • Durability 9.1
  • for starters 8.9
  • Easy to build 8.9
  • Sheerness 8.6
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Pros
  • All equipment needed to start in one box
  • Low profile full hood with LED lighting
  • Filter has LED light that flashes to indicate when to change cartridge
Cons
  • Sloppy sealant on seams.

Tech specs

product dimensions20.25 x 10.5 x 13.31 inches 17.5 Pounds
batteries2 LR44 batteries required. included

Product Overview

I recently purchased the Aqueon Aquarium Fish Tank Starter Kit with LED Lighting 10 Gallon Fish Tank to help set up a small aquarium in our home. I was looking for something that was easy to use, had all of the equipment needed in one box, and would be easy to maintain. I found this product to be exactly what I was looking for.

This kit includes a 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. It also has a low profile full hood which contains vibrant cool white LED lighting to bring your aquatic environment to life. The filter has a red LED light that flashes to indicate when it s time to change the cartridge. The heater is preset and will keep the aquarium temperature at a constant 78 degrees Fahrenheit which is suitable for most tropical fish.

The product was very easy to assemble and only took me about an hour. As someone who is not very experienced with setting up aquariums, this made the process much easier than I expected. The instructions were clear and concise and all of the parts fit together perfectly. After assembly, I filled the tank with water and added plants and decorations as desired.

The kit also included samples of premium fish food and water conditioner which were helpful for getting started with taking care of our new fish. The included thermometer allowed us to easily monitor the temperature of the tank which was very important in keeping our fish healthy.

Overall I am extremely satisfied with this product from Aqueon. It provided everything we needed to get started with setting up an aquarium in our home without any hassle or confusion. Its perfect for beginners who are just getting started or experienced hobbyists who want to add a new tank or upgrade their existing one. It is well made and should last many years if taken care of properly. Highly recommended!

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