Editor's Choice - Our Favorite Generic Aquariums
1. Aqua Culture Aquarium, 10 gallon
User Ratings: 70 14
Generic First Impressions
"Is like a decor piece."I've got two of these tanks, one at home and one at work. The aquarium came very well packaged and undamaged. It started to malfunction immediately upon being plugged in. 5 watt works well and keeps it between 78-80 degrees if the room air is around 70–71. I grabbed the Sungrow Aquarium Gravel Cleaner Kit. The Landen box is labeled fragile and inside an Amazon box. Overall I'm pleased with the purchase.
- Aqua Culture Aquarium, 10 gallon
- The perfect starter aquarium or terrarium for a wide variety of fish and reptiles
- Manufacture: Generic
- Editor's Impressions Of The Generic
- Quality [star rating='3.7']
- Value For Money [star rating='4.6']
- Affordability [star rating='3.3']
Generic Final Thoughts
"I was worried about that."I immediately noticed that the glass moves slightly in the corners when pressed on. I do enjoy how modern it looks with no rims. I've wanted this tank for a LONG time, and I love it. I immediately noticed that the glass moves slightly in the corners when pressed on. I could not put water in it as shipped because the return pump was compromised. I will usually slow it down more at night so he can sleep undisturbed. The BioOrb does an amazing job keeping the tank clean and fresh.
Overall Score
4.2
(1008 Points)
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Peoples Choice - Other Highly Rated Generic Aquariums
2. ShrimpRack 10 Mixed Color Neocaridina Shrimp Skittles Pack Freshwater Aquarium Shrimps 1/4 to 1/2 in...
User Ratings: 80 13
Generic First Impressions
"Big mistake."I bought 2 more 1lb bags of ceramic material and I only needed one more. This arrived a little over 24 hours ago and I will update as a resolution comes. I do 1 drop per two gallons 3x a week for first few months. I have a lot of freshwater tanks, but this is my 1st attempt at saltwater. I have a lot of freshwater tanks, but this is my 1st attempt at saltwater. A little piece of foam in the bubble tube keeps gravel out while putting it in. After the foam is in I put the gravel in.
- ShrimpRack 10 Mixed Color Neocaridina Shrimp Skittles Pack Freshwater Aquarium Shrimps 1/4 to 1/2 inch Long.
- 10 MIXED COLOR FRESHWATER NEOCARIDINA SHRIMPS
- RANDOMLY PICK (AT LEAST 4 DIFFERNTLY COLORS GUARANTEE (Red, Orange, Blue, Yellow, Black, Orange Rili, Red Rili, Light Blue, Brown, Black, SnowBall, Green)
- Size: Juvenile shrimps 1/4" - 1/2" .Healthy and Active.
- Free Sample of Food.
- Live Guarantee Arrival. We take loss, so our customer don't have. Shipping on live good Mon, Tues and Sat.
- Manufacture: ShrimpRack
- Editor's Impressions Of The Generic
- Quality [star rating='3.7']
- Value For Money [star rating='3.9']
- Affordability [star rating='4.1']
Generic Final Thoughts
"I am in love with it!"Wanted the ADA look but on a budget and this fits the bill. Medium on the bottom, coarse on top. My ammonia is undetectable including the N2 and N3. I used a binder clip to clamp the tube down and decrease the air entering the tank. I will definitely be purchasing a Landen tank for all future purchases. Seriously, it doesn't even cover the filter, and it looks pretty bad. Overall I'm pleased with the purchase.
Overall Score
4.3
(20 Points)
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3. ShrimpRack 5 Blue Dream Neocaridina Freshwater Aquarium Shrimps 1/4 to 1/2 inch Long.
User Ratings: 70 30
Generic First Impressions
"It's gorgeous."My sponge, duster worms, snails and crabs, porcelain and emerald are doing well. Beveled edges all around and the silicon work is really nice. If you are looking for a good quality aquarium with a great look this is it! I didn't notice the dust on the glass until I reviewed the zoomed in pictures. Maybe a larger BiOrb for the future when I want more fish again. Seriously, it doesn't even cover the filter, and it looks pretty bad. Maybe a larger BiOrb for the future when I want more fish again.
- ShrimpRack 5 Blue Dream Neocaridina Freshwater Aquarium Shrimps 1/4 to 1/2 inch Long.
- 5 BLUE DREAM FRESHWATER NEOCARIDINA SHRIMPS
- Mixed Grade
- Size: Juvenile shrimps 1/4" - 1/2" .Healthy and Active.
- Free Sample of Food.
- Live Guarantee Arrival. We take loss, so our customer don't have to.
- Manufacture: ShrimpRack
- Editor's Impressions Of The Generic
- Quality [star rating='3.7']
- Value For Money [star rating='4.5']
- Affordability [star rating='3.6']
Generic Final Thoughts
"Easy to clean."I used a binder clip to clamp the tube down and decrease the air entering the tank. Not a single smear or excess silicon in any place, no bubbles, ymmv. I still keep it as a hospital tank. You can see the pic and decide what's right for your needs. 5 watt works well and keeps it between 78-80 degrees if the room air is around 70–71. My biggest gripes about it are the lack of room in the back. I added a small circulation pump to get better water movement.
Overall Score
3.8
(4 Points)
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4. ShrimpRack 10 +1 Crystal Red Shrimp CRS Grade S-SSS Live Freshwater Aquarium Shrimps 1/4 to 1/2 inch...
Generic First Impressions
"Filter finally gave out!"5 watt works well and keeps it between 78-80 degrees if the room air is around 70–71. At least 30%, more if testing indicates a problem or if water is looking bad. I'm really liking the Landen line of aquariums. I don't have plants in mine in the usual sense. My sponge, duster worms, snails and crabs, porcelain and emerald are doing well. 5 watt works well and keeps it between 78-80 degrees if the room air is around 70–71. I really like the ceramic media as it provides a great home for the'good' bacteria.
- ShrimpRack 10 +1 Crystal Red Shrimp CRS Grade S-SSS Live Freshwater Aquarium Shrimps 1/4 to 1/2 inch Long.
- 10 + 1 CRYSTAL RED SHRIMP CARIDINA FRESHWATER SHRIMPS
- 1/4" - 1/2" Juvenile
- Shrimps Mixed Grade/Pattern ( S-SSS)
- Free Sample of Food.
- Live Guarantee Arrival. We take loss, so our customer don't have to.Shipping on live good Mon, Tues and Sat.
- Manufacture: ShrimpRack
- Editor's Impressions Of The Generic
- Quality [star rating='4.9']
- Value For Money [star rating='4.2']
- Affordability [star rating='4.4']
Generic Final Thoughts
"I really love it."I find them very easy to keep clean. I didn't even add the skimmer, and it has be perfect. Unboxing the inner package, with the tank itself was not difficult. I grabbed the Sungrow Aquarium Gravel Cleaner Kit. Highly recommend this for beginners. I bought an additional 2 Lb Bag Ceramic Media, and that does the trick. It took less than 10 minutes to get a new light bar shipped out.
Overall Score
5.0
(3 Points)
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Honorable Mentions - More Top Selling Generic Aquariums
5. ShrimpRack 10 Amano Shrimp | Live Freshwater Aquarium Algae Cleaner | Real Living Nano Fish Kit | Na...
Generic First Impressions
"5 years in to ownership."Next is to cut your foams into donuts to fit snug around the bottom filter cartridge. The stock pump is high quality but opted to use it in the tank to circulate water. I do enjoy how modern it looks with no rims. I would like a heater, but it costs more than the tank. I will most definitely be sticking with Landen for future aquarium purchases. They look the same as the ADA ones which cost a fair amount more. But even so, the tank is beautiful!
- ShrimpRack 10 Amano Shrimp | Live Freshwater Aquarium Algae Cleaner | Real Living Nano Fish Kit | Natural Glass Cleaning Dwarf Caridina | Live Shrimp
- Amano Shrimp are known as the single best algae eating shrimpin the world and are great at keeping aquatic plants and décor clean ofbiofilm and wastes.
- Easy to care. Their food can be supplemented with shrimp pellets, fish flakes, algae wafers, etc.
- Can live with other type of freshwater shrimps
- Free Sample of Food.
- Live Guarantee Arrival. We take loss, so our customer don't have. Shipping on live good Mon, Tues and Sat.
- Manufacture: ShrimpRack
- Editor's Impressions Of The Generic
- Quality [star rating='5']
- Value For Money [star rating='5']
- Affordability [star rating='5']
Generic Final Thoughts
"It's just beautiful!"The Evo has the same capacity but seems like a much bigger tank than the Portrait. 1 gallon puts my other 7 tanks to shame. I added a small circulation pump to get better water movement. I don't have plants in mine in the usual sense. It comes with everything you'd want besides a heater and protein skimmer. All in all it is packaged very well. I started the cycling process and it's holding water so far!
Overall Score
5.0
(3 Points)
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6. ShrimpRack 10+1 Crystal Black Shrimp CBS Grade S-SSS Live Freshwater Aquarium Shrimps 1/4 to 1/2 inc...
User Ratings: 83
Generic First Impressions
"Not a fan."Both my fish are doing well with this setup. My sponge, duster worms, snails and crabs, porcelain and emerald are doing well. The multi colored LED lights cost more than the tank itself too. I picked this, because it was simple and had everything I needed. Also very important for filtration. I added a small circulation pump to get better water movement. 5 watt works well and keeps it between 78-80 degrees if the room air is around 70–71.
- ShrimpRack 10+1 Crystal Black Shrimp CBS Grade S-SSS Live Freshwater Aquarium Shrimps 1/4 to 1/2 inch Long.
- 10 + 1 CRYSTAL BLACK SHRIMP CARIDINA FRESHWATER SHRIMPS
- Juvenile Shrimps 1/4" - 1/2"
- Mixed Grade/Pattern ( S-SSS)
- Free Sample of Food.
- Live Guarantee Arrival. We take loss, so our customer don't have to.Shipping on live good Mon, Tues and Sat.
- Manufacture: ShrimpRack
- Editor's Impressions Of The Generic
- Quality [star rating='3.7']
- Value For Money [star rating='5']
- Affordability [star rating='4.7']
Generic Final Thoughts
"First go to Greatwaveeng."It came quickly, and was easy to set up. The Landen box is labeled fragile and inside an Amazon box. I started the cycling process and it's holding water so far! I do 1 drop per two gallons 3x a week for first few months. I've built a fresh nano planted tank using this. Mine loves lounging and swimming through ours. Maybe a larger BiOrb for the future when I want more fish again.
Overall Score
4.7
(3 Points)
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7. ShrimpRack 10+1 Crystal Black Shrimp CBS Grade S-SSS Live Freshwater Aquarium Shrimps 1/4 to 1/2 inc...
User Ratings: 83
Generic First Impressions
"Still loving this biorb!"Still waiting for the silicone to cure. I set this up just like I would have a big salt tank. 1 gallon puts my other 7 tanks to shame. Should survive the shipping process just fine! Should survive the shipping process just fine! If you upgrade your filter situation this BiOrb is really neat. Mostly I just love looking at this tank.
- ShrimpRack 10+1 Crystal Black Shrimp CBS Grade S-SSS Live Freshwater Aquarium Shrimps 1/4 to 1/2 inch Long.
- 10 + 1 CRYSTAL BLACK SHRIMP CARIDINA FRESHWATER SHRIMPS
- Juvenile Shrimps 1/4" - 1/2"
- Mixed Grade/Pattern ( S-SSS)
- Free Sample of Food.
- Live Guarantee Arrival. We take loss, so our customer don't have to.Shipping on live good Mon, Tues and Sat.
- Manufacture: ShrimpRack
- Editor's Impressions Of The Generic
- Quality [star rating='5']
- Value For Money [star rating='4.4']
- Affordability [star rating='3.8']
Generic Final Thoughts
"Absolutely beautiful."The most serious issue thus far is the light bar. The instructions are maybe two pages. He is so happy and swims around all day instead of just sitting in a corner. I had a coworker who also likes fish helping me and we had it together in 15 minutes. 5 watt works well and keeps it between 78-80 degrees if the room air is around 70–71. This is my new favorite brand of aquariums. I still keep it as a hospital tank.
Overall Score
4.7
(3 Points)
PRICE AVAILABLE ON AMAZON
8. ShrimpRack 10 Red Cherry Neocaridinap Freshwater Aquarium Shrimps 1/4 to 1/2 inch Long.
Generic First Impressions
"I've had this tank for 1."If this goes well I have a spare 75g at home I'll probably convert into a reef tank. I immediately noticed that the glass moves slightly in the corners when pressed on. It will help establish your good bacteria, and get the nitrogen cycle started. Unboxing the inner package, with the tank itself was not difficult. The Landen box is labeled fragile and inside an Amazon box. I could not put water in it as shipped because the return pump was compromised. He is so happy and swims around all day instead of just sitting in a corner.
- ShrimpRack 10 Red Cherry Neocaridinap Freshwater Aquarium Shrimps 1/4 to 1/2 inch Long.
- 5 RED CHERRY NEOCARIDINA SHRIMPS
- Mixed Grade.
- Size: Juvenile shrimps 1/4" - 1/2" .Healthy and Active.
- Free Sample of Food.
- Live Guarantee Arrival. We take loss, so our customer don't have. Shipping on live good Mon, Tues and Sat.
- Manufacture: ShrimpRack
- Editor's Impressions Of The Generic
- Quality [star rating='4.9']
- Value For Money [star rating='5']
- Affordability [star rating='4.4']
Generic Final Thoughts
"This tank is amazing!"Beautiful tank, had a local glass co. It started to malfunction immediately upon being plugged in. Also have live sand on the bottom, about 1plus inches. Clean silicone lines and clear glass. Use seachem prime and stability with every water change and as needed by directions. By using live rock and sand, you'll be able to cycle this tank within 3-4 weeks. The purple coralline algae is growing well.
Overall Score
5.0
(1 Points)
PRICE AVAILABLE ON AMAZON
Here Are Some Other Related Aquariums
9. SevenSeaSupply 3 Zebra Nerite Fresh Water Aquarium Snails
User Ratings: 65 13
SevenSeaSupply First Impressions
"Absolutely luv it."I will try to come back in a few months with an updated photo of this tank. I used a binder clip to clamp the tube down and decrease the air entering the tank. Mostly I just love looking at this tank. I don't have plants in mine in the usual sense. I added some privacy film to help hide the cords and the hang-on-back filter. Mine loves lounging and swimming through ours. It contains 8 styrofoam corner protectors on the tank.
- SevenSeaSupply 3 Zebra Nerite Fresh Water Aquarium Snails
- USPS announced that due to the COVID-19 pandemic’s effect on transportation availability, USPS fulfillment facilities, local mail residential delivery, all services area will experience delays delivery or take longer in transit. We’ re now only do livestock shipping on Sunday and expecting delivery 3 – 4 business days by Thursday or Friday of the same week and still offer live guarantee at delivery. Orders receive after cutoff time on Sunday will be pack and ship out the following week.
- Shipped Monday and Tuesday only via USPS Priority 2 - 3 Business days. Packed with insulated box and ice pack during Summer. Satisfaction Guarantee 100%
- Pictures are for references only. Each snail's shells and color are diverse and totally unique!
- Manufacture: SevenSeaSupply
- Editor's Impressions Of The SevenSeaSupply
- Quality [star rating='4.2']
- Value For Money [star rating='4.6']
- Affordability [star rating='4']
SevenSeaSupply Final Thoughts
"I absolutely love it."Nothing to complain about with this tank at all. The multi colored LED lights cost more than the tank itself too. I will usually slow it down more at night so he can sleep undisturbed. And my Midas Blenny and Cleaner shrimp are doing so well in it. My sponge, duster worms, snails and crabs, porcelain and emerald are doing well. I think it will provide a good home and upgrade for my current aquarium inhabitants. Wanted the ADA look but on a budget and this fits the bill.
Overall Score
4.1
(303 Points)
PRICE AVAILABLE ON AMAZON
10. biOrb Flow Aquarium
User Ratings: 71 8
biOrb 45919 First Impressions
"No regrets."It started to malfunction immediately upon being plugged in. My tanks cycled quickly, and I've had no problems with ammonia. We had a new home built this year, and just moved in. After the foam is in I put the gravel in. I don't have plants in mine in the usual sense. Beveled edges all around and the silicon work is really nice. I've wanted this tank for a LONG time, and I love it.
- biOrb Flow Aquarium
- Constructed Out of Acrylic - 10 times stronger than glass, 50% lighter and has a 93% transparency rating.
- True 5 Stage Filtration - Biological, Mechanical, Chemical, Water Stabilization and Oxygenation.
- Low Voltage - All biOrb aquariums operate from a 12V Transformer.
- age range description: All Life Stages
- Manufacture: Reef-One Inc.
- Product Dimensions: 15.5 x 10.25 x 14.75 inches; 7 Pounds
- Editor's Impressions Of The biOrb 45919
- Quality [star rating='4.3']
- Value For Money [star rating='4.2']
- Affordability [star rating='4.2']
biOrb 45919 Final Thoughts
"I inspected all seams."We had a new home built this year, and just moved in. Mostly I just love looking at this tank. I didn't want to cover the filter because it would make cleaning harder. The size is in the description is accurate. Looks very similar to more expensive tanks for much less. Most important though is the lighting issue. My tanks cycled quickly, and I've had no problems with ammonia.
Overall Score
4.3
(150 Points)
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