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20 Fish Tanks That Will Make Every Newbie Fish Owner's Life Easier
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If you're starting an aquarium, it's easy to feel overwhelmed by the sheer number of available options on the market and not know where to begin. Fish tanks come in a variety of shapes and sizes and often include a wide range of features, so if you're a first-time fish owner, it's important to know which fish tanks will be best for you, your lifestyle, and your fish. We've rounded up 20 of the best fish tanks for beginners, so you're sure to find a tank that works swimmingly for you and your new aquatic best friends.
Aqueon Aquarium Starter Kit
The 20-gallon Aqueon Aquarium Starter Kit ($122, originally $147) is one of the best options for new fish owners, especially because it includes a filter, water thermometer, and fish food sample!
SeaClear Acrylic Aquarium Junior Executive Kit
The SeaClear Acrylic Aquarium Junior Executive Kit ($310) has everything you need as a new fish owner — a 20-gallon tank, a thermometer to keep the water the perfect temperature, and even a natural lava rock and plastic plants so your fish can play all day!
Marineland Portrait Glass LED Aquarium Kit
Everything about this sleek Marineland Portrait Glass LED Aquarium Kit ($64) is easy for beginners to handle, from the daylight/moonlight hinged LED lighting system to the sliding glass canopy that makes it a snap to check up on your finned friends!
Koller PanaView 5-Gallon Aquarium Kit
If you want your fish to live in a safe home that's also manageable for you, the Koller PanaView 5-Gallon Aquarium Kit ($40) has a contaminant-removing filtration system and seven gorgeous LED light colour selections.
BiOrb Classic Aquarium
If you'd like a traditional, low-hassle fish tank setup, the BiOrb Classic Aquarium ($69) has a safe five-stage filtration system and a low-voltage LED light so you can be an amazing fish owner without the stress.
Marina LED Aquarium Kit
The easy-care Marina LED Aquarium Kit ($80) has a 5-gallon fish tank, a filter with quick-change cartridges, and an LED light to showcase your beautiful fish.
Glofish Aquarium Kit Fish Tank
This beginner-friendly Glofish Aquarium Kit Fish Tank ($130) is 20 gallons and includes a blue LED light (to give you the neon effect!) and a filtration system to make your fish's home comfortable.
Tetra Bubbling LED Aquarium
If you want to own just one fish (like a betta), the one-gallon Tetra Bubbling LED Aquarium ($23) is their ideal home, with its internal power filter, LED lights, and portable size.
Coralife LED Biocube Aquarium
The 16-gallon Coralife LED Biocube Aquarium ($300) is a peaceful setting for your freshwater or saltwater fish because it includes sunrise and moonrise replication, sparkling LED lights for your viewing pleasure, and a compact built-in filtration system.
Fluval Spec V Aquarium Kit
The 5-gallon Fluval Spec V Aquarium Kit ($102) has activated carbon, a foam pad, bio rings, and a powerful 37 LED lighting system to keep your fish safe and happy at all times.
Aqueon LED MiniBow Kit with SmartClean Technology
The 5-gallon Aqueon LED MiniBow Kit with SmartClean Technology ($80) is an excellent choice for newbie fish owners because it has everything you need to get started, including a cool LED light to show off your new fish!
SeaClear Acrylic Aquarium Combo Set
The 30-gallon SeaClear Acrylic Combo Set ($280) has an aquarium, reflector, and an electrical light fixture to make your tank pop, so it's clear to sea why it's an excellent place for your freshwater or saltwater fish to live.
Freesea Betta Aquarium Fish Tank
If you're set on raising betta fish but are a new owner, the 1.2-gallon Freesea Betta Aquarium Fish Tank ($33, originally $37), with its removable filter and 5V power system will make your fish happy and look wonderful on your desk.
BiOrb Flo Aquarium
The 4-gallon BiOrb Flo Aquarium ($134) is lightweight and low-voltage and also includes a filter and LED lighting, which makes it the perfect first fish tank to enter your home.
Tetra LED Cube-Shaped 3-Gallon Aquarium
If you're looking to house a fish or two, they'll love this Tetra LED Cube-Shaped 3-Gallon Aquarium ($49), and you'll enjoy its easy-use filtration system and neat LED light!
Fluval Edge 2.0 Aquarium Kit
The Fluval Edge 2.0 Aquarium Kit ($300) is a sleek, sophisticated beginner fish tank kit featuring an integrated LED that promotes plant growth and a quick-access feeding door your fish will love.
Aqueon Ascent LED Kit
The 6-gallon Aqueon Ascent LED Kit ($80) is a sleek, modern tank with an LED lighting system for easy viewing and a floating base, so it's a gorgeous abode for your fish and will look just as stunning in your own home.
Tetra ColorFusion Aquarium
For an easy-to-use option, check out the 20-gallon Tetra ColorFusion Aquarium ($130). It's like a playground for your fish, complete with an LED hood with a daytime effect and four artificial plants, so it'll reduce your fishy friends' stress and your own!
Marineland Contour Glass Aquarium Kit
The beginner-friendly 3-gallon Marineland Contour Glass Aquarium Kit ($61) features daylight and moonlight simulation settings, an LED rail light, and a sliding glass canopy to make caring for your new fish easy.
Penn-Plax Water-Word Vertex Desktop Aquarium Kit
With a 5-gallon tank, digital thermometer, filter, and fish net, the Penn-Plax Water-Word Vertex Desktop Aquarium Kit ($72) is an ideal aquarium for fish tank beginners and their new fish.
