5.0 out of 5 stars this is a great tank

j.m. · January 16, 2013

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5.0 out of 5 stars Everything included, nice kit, nice Aquarium

D.S. · March 21, 2025

The media could not be loaded. Don't want to jinx myself since I set it up today, but everything seems to be perfect. The only thing off is the only the blue LED lights are working, but that's not a big deal. The tank is only 10 gallons but came with a heater and all kinds of things including water treatment and fish food. I'm going to cycle it for a while make sure that it's nice and clean and everything has settled since it's a planted tank I didn't use the plastic plants they don't contribute to the health of the little ecosystem but an aquarium is). The plants look good; the water's already looking clearer; the filter's working good, even though I do have a replacement bc people say that the filter isn't too great but so far so good. It looks like a really nice tank and I've had more luck with larger tanks but I needed a space where I could watch fish and have a nice planted prettiness with LED lights in my room. Probably won't get GloFish except maybe get some Danios and a nice bottom feeder and then maybe get some other Cardinal tetras or something equally zippy and bright to move around in there against all that black background. Very nice beginner aquarium, I recommend. Fingers crossed that there are no major problems but it really is looking pretty good!

4.0 out of 5 stars its alright but needs a little help

J.P. · May 11, 2025

This tank is awesome for a small tank. I've set it up as a terrarium does everything you'd expect a tank to do. But there are two things im changing im getting a lid made the one it comes with is a flimsy piece of trash and there is only blue light not really good for viewing unless its dark. i give the tank a light 4 because of the lid and lighting

5.0 out of 5 stars Best buy

S.J. · May 21, 2025

Great, delivered in a timely manner, no chips, no damages, great for the price

1.0 out of 5 stars Don’t buy this tsnk!

S. · May 30, 2022

First off, there were missing items (the food and the water treatment) but I had done on hand anyways, it took me all night to set the tank up, and let me say I’ve had fishtanks on my life… The last piece I put into the tank was the fish eater the red light came on for all of about 30 seconds and then went off the heater died within 15 seconds of being plugged in it was completely submerged of course. I contacted Bolo to tell them that I had already transferred my fish and that I have spina bifida and on and unable to return a 16 pound tank that’s already been assembled with my fish in it I have no other way or no other place to put my fish in the meantime . Bolo refused to send me a replacement heater and told me I would have to return the entire tank said just to get one $15 detachable item that would’ve cost them nothing to send me. I’ve been ordering from Bolo for about two years now and I use them often but after having this experience I will never buy anything from them again. These are living creatures it matters when there’s a defective item and they should take care of it immediately without question. A fish tank is a large thing to try and return especially after you’ve already transferred your fish into their new home. I had a smaller heater left over from the tank that they were in before and that is currently in the tank but it’s not enough to heat this new tank that is twice its size. So now I have to go out and purchase another heater on top of the missing food the missing water treatment and the broken heater. I should’ve read the reviews that people said these tanks were outdated and defective but since I bought the glow fish brand before twice before I thought maybe it would be OK. Except looking back now part of the reason I upgraded to this tank was I had the portrait tank which is tall and the inside filtration system started to fall apart and would come apart . He spent $130 on a tank everything should be working. Nowadays sellers not all but many don’t care once an item is sold they do not care if it works or not they do not care if you are happy or not and I find this type of business disgusting. I seriously hope that nobody waste their money on buying this tank. Go to a fish store or a good pet store and get a tank there were they were honor a defective item. I have nothing but regrets after all the work I put in to setting up this tank .

Excelente producto

Z. · December 10, 2024

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Very good quality

T. · December 5, 2023

Very good quality worth the money!

Huge disappointment

S.A. · November 8, 2023

I purchased this aquarium set before few months and saved it sealed without opening the box. Recently I opened the box when I got the right place to set it, it included everything in the box: ( filter, heater, light, decoration, food and water conditioner). The huge disappointment is the equipments are meant to be used in countries with 120V electricity not to be used in UAE where electricity is 240V. It’s useless set and I’m angry because this was sold by Bolo.AE who I trusted to buy from them. At least mention in the product informations that this set was made to be used with 120V electricity. For me it’s a wasted purchase.

Easy to set up, maintain and enjoy!

C.P. · September 19, 2019

The media could not be loaded. I read every review on every fish tank, between one and 10 gallons, on Bolo before deciding on this 3 gallon glo tank. I’ll start with the negative, as it’s a small issue, before going on to tell you what I like about the tank. The filter size that was advertised in the specs On Bolo was different than what came with my kit. When I ordered the tank I also ordered extra filters and they are not the correct size. So I’m out a few dollarsNow for the positives...where do I start? From taking it out of the box to completely setting it up took me only 20 minutes. All you have to do is follow the instructions and you should be fine setting up your tank even if you are a first timer. This tank is acrylic, not glass. However, it seems sturdy enough and there was not a scratch on the plastic when I received it. I highly recommend purchasing some glo beads, glo pebbles and glo decorations because the blue LED lights really pop in the glo tank. The bubblier is really pretty but scared my fish at first. But they are used to it now. I also bought a small heater that does not come with the kit. I ran the tank for a week with conditioner before getting my fish. I got four baby neon tetras and will add some ghost shrimp in a month. The pet store didn’t have glo fish food but recommended colour enhancing extra small pellets. The fish hid at first but are now coming out and are enjoying their environment. This fish tank is very easy to set up, run, and maintain. The 3 gallon tank is perfect for under my kitchen cabinets. This would be a great starter tank kit for everyone. Make sure to talk to your pet store to get the perfect fish for your tank size and set up.The cats haven’t found the fish yet...wish me luck! Lol

Absolutely worth it!

L.R. · December 20, 2020

This tank is awesome, was skeptical because it is plastic but wanted to give this a go anyway. Two small issues I personally have with it but not deal breakers. One, the lid does not snap on so if you have cats might wanna tape the back or something so it doesn't slide off. Two, it's plastic and scratches very easily. As long as you are delicate with it from the beginning (I scratched it being rough with the substrate.) it will be fine.I didn't bother using the HOB filter went straight to sponge filter as it's in my bedroom and don't wanna hear the sound of running water all night.Panted the back black and use black substrate I already had from another tank.All in all I love the curve front, and the size the blue light works good and no leaks, will update if anything changes. So far I really recommend. Its like staring off into another world. Its very calming.Size:Max width @9"Max length @15"Hight @11"