Starter fish tanks
Fish make great first pets. It teaches younger children responsibility without overwhelming them at first. Many beginners choose to purchase a fish bowl for keeping a goldfish thinking they are more convenient. While fish bowls are good for keeping goldfish, they actually require more maintenance than an aquarium. However, there are other options that are both convenient in your home as well as easy to maintain.
Eclipse Mini Aquariums
Marineland, maker of the Emperor filters, has a line of small aquariums called Eclipse. They come in an assortment of sizes from 1 gallon, 3 gallons, 6 gallons, 12 gallons and a hexagon 5-gallon size. The filter has their special Bio-Wheel technology, which is a wheel that provides a large surface area for friendly bacteria to grow. The Eclipse 3 and up also has a light as well which makes the tank extremely attractive.
Mini Bow Aquarium Kits
These mini aquariums are made by All Glass Aquarium, a leading aquarium manufacturer. The unique bow-shaped design allows greater viewing area for fish. They come in two sizes: 2.5 gallon and 5 gallons. They come equipped with a Whisper Power Filter, which is manufactured by the Tetra Company along with Tetra fish food and water conditioners. Comes with integrated lighting.
ALife Mini Aquariums
These attractive glass tanks fit perfect on a desk. They have a light that can be height adjusted and a power filter. The filter media is the traditional floss with carbon. These tanks make great homes for goldfish, bettas and with a small heater can be used for tropical fish.
BiUbe and BiOrb
These small aquariums come with a halogen light. These lights are bright but consume additional electricity. They come with an air pump powered filtration system that is not as efficient as a power filter. However, these tanks are available in attractive designs that make the fish tank space more efficient. They are designed for coldwater fish such as goldfish and bettas.
Novelty Fish Aquariums
There are a few novelty aquariums that come with ornaments and accessories. Popular aquariums are Sponge Bob Square Pants, Fairly Odd Parents, Disney themed and The Little Mermaid. Children love these because of the inclusion of their favorite cartoon characters but these set-ups are usually not as well-equipped as other mini aquarium manufacturers.
