Tetra Waterfall Globe Kit 1.8 Gallons, Aquarium With Filtration
Brand | Tetra |
Target Species | fish |
Material | Metal |
Special Feature | Includes Stand |
Item Weight | 1.4 Kilograms |
Shape | Round |
Style | Classic |
Color | Black |
Included Components | filtration |
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- Pump driven power filter
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Suction power | 3.8 | 3.4 | 3.9 | 4.0 | 4.1 | 4.2 |
Noise level | 3.9 | — | 4.0 | 4.5 | 4.2 | 4.3 |
Easy to clean | 3.7 | 4.4 | — | 4.8 | 4.0 | 4.2 |
For beginners | — | 4.4 | — | — | 4.3 | 4.3 |
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tank volume | — | 1.1 gallons | — | 0.5 gallons | 3 gallons | 5 gallons |
material | Metal | Acrylic | Glass | Acrylic | Glass | Glass |
shape | Round | Semicircular | Rectangular | Rectangular | Square | Rectangular |
weight | 1.4 kilograms | 1.32 pounds | — | 1.34 pounds | 8 pounds | 12 pounds |
style | Classic | Half-Moon Shaped | Modern | Red Puzzle | — | Glass |
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Product Description
If you're interested in getting an aquarium, but hoping for something unique, fun and all-in-one, we have the kit for you! The Tetra(R) Waterfall Globe Aquarium Kit has built-in filtration that doubles as a waterfall feature for your tank. With the flip of a switch, the low voltage LED lights will illuminate your beautiful new globe environment and complete the look. The soothing waterfall feature is the perfect final touch for your new environment. With built in filtration, the top feature adds double the benefits. The Tetra(R) Waterfall Globe Aquarium Kit provides a great environment for first-time fish keepers. No matter what type of fish you are interested in, this kit is the start you're looking for. This unique take on the classic "fish bowl" shape gives you the perfect opportunity to add personality to your home. Whether you want one fish or two, the possibilities are endless with the colored gravel and plant combinations.
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- Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
- Product Dimensions : 12 x 10.75 x 13.5 inches; 3.09 Pounds
- Item model number : 29008
- Date First Available : November 6, 2010
- Manufacturer : Tetra
- ASIN : B004B2ZMLK
- Best Sellers Rank: #126,137 in Pet Supplies (See Top 100 in Pet Supplies)
- #145 in Aquarium Starter Kits
- Customer Reviews:
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Tetra(R) Waterfall Globe Aquarium Kit
1.8 Gallon Kit
If you're interested in getting an aquarium, but hoping for something unique, fun and all-in-one, we have the kit for you! The Tetra(R) Waterfall Globe Aquarium Kit has built-in filtration that doubles as a waterfall feature for your tank. With the flip of a switch, the low voltage LED lights will illuminate your beautiful new globe environment and complete the look.
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The soothing waterfall feature is the perfect final touch for your new environment. With built in filtration, the top feature adds double the benefits. |
The Tetra(R) Waterfall Globe Aquarium Kit provides a great environment for first-time fish keepers. No matter what type of fish you are interested in, this kit is the start you're looking for. |
This unique take on the classic "fish bowl" shape gives you the perfect opportunity to add personality to your home. Whether you want one fish or two, the possibilities are endless with the colored gravel and plant combinations. |
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Additional Considerations | Clean and clear water formula | Clean and clear water formula | Works to keep water clear for healthier fish | Makes tap water safe for fish, when used as directed |
Complete your aquarium! | Nutritionally balanced diet for optimal health, color and vitality | Nutritionally balanced diet for optimal health, color and vitality | Small sized, ready to use filters | Water conditioner for all fresh and marine aquariums |
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Customers like the appearance of the tank, mentioning it looks very good and is neat. They also appreciate the surprisingly quiet operation, saying the filter makes no noise and doesn't splash at all. Customers also like the size, saying it's a great size and fits in their space just fine. However, some customers have reported issues with the sturdiness of the glass bowl, saying that it cracked during a cleaning. Customers are mixed on quality, value, and ease of cleaning.
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Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the vivarium. They mention that it looks very good, has a nice waterfall, and is functional. Some say that the filter is just a bit stronger. Overall, most are happy with the tank's appearance and functionality.
"...the size it's just perfect, it's very round and beautiful, I was able to put a few aquarium plants in it, and "nimo"(my pet fish), still had..." Read more
"...This tank is attractive. I made a little spot for it in the kitchen and it looks awesome.- Waterfall is very quiet.Cons:-..." Read more
"...This will keep the current coming from the waterfall low and it also looks good. Not better or worse, but good..." Read more
"...put any fish in the tank yet because it needs to cycle, but it is a FABULOUS kit! Make sure you keep the clear plastic piece...." Read more
Customers like the noise of the vivarium. They say it's surprisingly quiet with the waterfall, and the filter works wonderfully. They also say the filter makes no noise and doesn't splash at all. Customers also say that the waterfall provides a soft water tinkle in the background of their house that is relaxing.
"...My favorite part of it is that it's so pleasantly quiet, so much that some times I forget that it;s there... I love, love, love the quietness of it..." Read more
"...Waterfall is very quiet.Cons:- Glass seems a bit thin and that worries me because I tend to be a bit clumsy..-..." Read more
"...The only difference I see is that it is powered by a very quiet impeller that attaches to the bottom of the filter instead of an annoying air pump...." Read more
"...It keeps the waterfall from making any noise.The tank is beautiful and bigger than I thought at first...." Read more
Customers like the size of the vivarium. For example, they mention it's a great size, fits in their space just fine, and doesn't take up much room on their desk. Some appreciate the compact, efficient design. Overall, customers are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"...In actuality the Globe it's very spacious. the size it's just perfect, it's very round and beautiful, I was able to put a few aquarium plants in it..." Read more
"...This one is the perfect size for our fish.- Waterfall filtration works well so the tank stays clean longer.- This tank is attractive...." Read more
"...The tank is beautiful and bigger than I thought at first. I really have no complaints.10/10 would recommend 👍..." Read more
"...The rocks look bigger, the ornaments look bigger, and fishy looks bigger...A feature that the square aquariums don't have...." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the quality of the vivarium. Some mention that their pets are doing well, while others say that the glass is thin and the light/filter set up is poorly constructed.
"...The aquarium stand it's made out of plastic, but it's very well made (not wobbly at all, which some times happens with plastic items)...." Read more
"...This one is the perfect size for our fish.- Waterfall filtration works well so the tank stays clean longer.- This tank is attractive...." Read more
"...Absolutely love it & so does our fish. It is thin glass so you have to be gentle with it. The light is great & the fish loves the waterfall...." Read more
"...Overall, the durability is great, I have no issues, and everything is in working order...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the vivarium. Some mention it's well worth the price, while others say it'll never be worth the money and time invested. Some customers also mention that the tank is no good and the filter is cheaply made.
"...I can only find them in packs of 2 on Amazon, but they are nice and cheap...." Read more
"...Bottom line, do not buy this product. It is much too expensive for what you end up with, and you would be much better off buying a less expensive..." Read more
"Awesome! Worth the money 100%! I haven’t put any fish in the tank yet because it needs to cycle, but it is a FABULOUS kit!..." Read more
"...The only thing I really do not like is the filter. It’s very expensive for such small one ($ 6.29 x 2) and It’s inefficient...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the ease of cleaning. Some mention that the filter cleans great, and the filtration system keeps the water clean. However, others say that it is a bit hard to clean, and quite a mess to clean up. They also mention that there is scum on the waterfall, and it leaves water marks on everything surrounding it.
"...The tank is almost impossible to keep clean due to its odd dimensions...." Read more
"...Anyway..Pros:- Very easy to clean. I didn't want a tank that I couldn't clean by myself...." Read more
"...Things have not improved. The waterfall leaves a grimy, thick resin on anything near wherever it is sitting, and it is almost impossible to remove..." Read more
"...Since the tank has stayed so clean with our King Betta (which kids tend to overfeed), I'm tempted to buy another one of these bowls to try with a..." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the sturdiness of the vivarium. They mention that the glass bowl cracked as they lifted the light/motor, and the cover for their pump arrived broken. Some say that the bowl split in half and that one slip and it will break.
"...I just got my betta a new tank because this one was so impossibly hard to maintain...." Read more
"...1.5 gallon first.. It has no foam in its box to cushion it, it arrived broken.. Even though that one is acrylic...Big disappointment, but it was one..." Read more
"...The aquarium stand it's made out of plastic, but it's very well made (not wobbly at all, which some times happens with plastic items)...." Read more
"...Unfortunately I cracked the lip of the globe (which you have to be careful to avoid doing) when I was replacing the filter apparatus after cleaning..." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the water resistance of the vivarium. They mention that the thin plastic film allows water to splash out. The quality of the glass and the potential for splashing from the waterfall make it difficult to keep the water at a preferred temperature. They also say that the cover causes the water to cascade into the bowl with a splash. Customers also say it's difficult to maintain the water temperature and the waterfall creates too much flow for their betta fish.
"...It got water all over my kitchen table, and I was a little miffed. I unplugged the aquarium, and closely examined the instructions once more...." Read more
"...I also want to point out that the water evaporates very quickly without a cover, so this can be a nuisance...." Read more
"...noisy and the filter that slides in the base part of the waterfall clogged up very quickly and then water became diverted outside the bowl...." Read more
"...Not a huge deal so I added water. The next day I noticed the water was again low...." Read more
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Reviewed in the United States on July 1, 2017
Anyway..
Pros:
- Very easy to clean. I didn't want a tank that I couldn't clean by myself. This one is the perfect size for our fish.
- Waterfall filtration works well so the tank stays clean longer.
- This tank is attractive. I made a little spot for it in the kitchen and it looks awesome.
- Waterfall is very quiet.
Cons:
- Glass seems a bit thin and that worries me because I tend to be a bit clumsy..
- I would like to be able to turn off the waterfall without unplugging the unit. Instead, I unplug it during feeding time and then plug it back in when the fish is done eating. The waterfall pulls the food to the bottom of the tank if I don't.
Overall, great tank. Too much current for a Betta for sure but I bought a Betta log (from Amazon also) and it floats right under the waterfall and keeps the water movement minimal. He can rest anywhere in tank and play around in the waterfall when he feels like it. He actually really loves the Betta log as well..
Anyway..
Pros:
- Very easy to clean. I didn't want a tank that I couldn't clean by myself. This one is the perfect size for our fish.
- Waterfall filtration works well so the tank stays clean longer.
- This tank is attractive. I made a little spot for it in the kitchen and it looks awesome.
- Waterfall is very quiet.
Cons:
- Glass seems a bit thin and that worries me because I tend to be a bit clumsy..
- I would like to be able to turn off the waterfall without unplugging the unit. Instead, I unplug it during feeding time and then plug it back in when the fish is done eating. The waterfall pulls the food to the bottom of the tank if I don't.
Overall, great tank. Too much current for a Betta for sure but I bought a Betta log (from Amazon also) and it floats right under the waterfall and keeps the water movement minimal. He can rest anywhere in tank and play around in the waterfall when he feels like it. He actually really loves the Betta log as well..
CONS:
-Glass bowl had some imperfections- slightly warped (But not very noticeable) lip and 2 weird air bubble-looking things I found. At first I thought it was an air bubble inside that just stuck to the side of the bowl, but it actually was just imperfections in the glass. At least the glass bowl is replaceable.
- The flat bottom of the glass bowl is only about 4-5 inches in diameter- makes it harder to put some types of plants or ornaments in. you could put in more gravel, but you'll have to keep ornaments and plants toward the center- no big deal, really.
-The hinge on the light hood is a little loose and wobbly. It doesn't rattle, But I wouldn't be surprised if it is the first part that brakes. Nothing a little duct-tape and super glue won't fix. The rest of the plastic parts seem sturdy, otherwise.
PROS:
-Sleek
-Quiet- You can only hear a faint hum when you are within 3-4 feet when it is dead-silent in the room.
-8 bright white LED lights give a nice "moon light" effect at night.
-Soothing Waterfall that also oxygenates the water- seriously, I had 2 Aponogeton plant bulbs in my old tank for 2 weeks and they haven't even started to sprout. 2 days after I put them in this bowl, they started growing, 3 days later, they were already 3 inches tall.
-Water stays crystal clear for months at a time.
-Easily change filter cartridges.
-Perfect for showing off exotic small fish. I wouldn't put more than 3 or 4 small fish in it, though.
-glass globe magnifies things when you look through it at the right angle.
-you can fill water up to the lip without worrying about the waterfall making it overflow.
-I think the current of the waterfall makes the fish more active. My Betta, Finwick, was always kind of lazy in his old bowl, he would swim around sometimes, but usually just hung out on a leaf on one of the fake plants that was in it. In this bowl/aquarium (I honestly don't know whether to call this a bowl or an aquarium) he is almost always swimming around, otherwise he is hanging out on his favorite leaf.
SUGGESTIONS:
-If you plan on putting a Betta or any other type of fish that is use to having little or no current, Try filling up the bowl to the lip. This will keep the current coming from the waterfall low and it also looks good. Not better or worse, but good
-If you find that your filter cartridge ( Tetra Whisper Bio-Bag Cartridge small, 2-Pack ) needs to be replaced, but you don't have any replacement cartridges on you at the moment: unplug the power cord; remove the "spent" filter cartridge; rinse it in the sink with the Cotton meshy side facing up, this will remove some of the gunk that prevents the water from flowing easily through it. The carbon bits that are in it will probably be spent so it won't remove chlorine or the fishy smell, but it is a good temporary fix that will keep large particles from floating around in the tank.. Stock up on filter cartridges to prevent this from ever needing to be done. I can only find them in packs of 2 on Amazon, but they are nice and cheap.
OVERALL: I am VERY pleased with my purchase and am now a fan of Tetra products. This is definitely a well-built/designed aquarium. I definitely recommend it to anybody and everybody. I will make a review video when I have to replace the first filter cartridge.
Oh and you don't have to worry about your fish being sucked into the impeller. It has a guard on it and even if it did, the water will still be crystal clear when you notice your fish is gone.
Also, the sculpture in the center of my aquarium is the Marina 12205 Betta Kit Marble Sculpture .
Reviewed in the United States on April 28, 2011
CONS:
-Glass bowl had some imperfections- slightly warped (But not very noticeable) lip and 2 weird air bubble-looking things I found. At first I thought it was an air bubble inside that just stuck to the side of the bowl, but it actually was just imperfections in the glass. At least the glass bowl is replaceable.
- The flat bottom of the glass bowl is only about 4-5 inches in diameter- makes it harder to put some types of plants or ornaments in. you could put in more gravel, but you'll have to keep ornaments and plants toward the center- no big deal, really.
-The hinge on the light hood is a little loose and wobbly. It doesn't rattle, But I wouldn't be surprised if it is the first part that brakes. Nothing a little duct-tape and super glue won't fix. The rest of the plastic parts seem sturdy, otherwise.
PROS:
-Sleek
-Quiet- You can only hear a faint hum when you are within 3-4 feet when it is dead-silent in the room.
-8 bright white LED lights give a nice "moon light" effect at night.
-Soothing Waterfall that also oxygenates the water- seriously, I had 2 Aponogeton plant bulbs in my old tank for 2 weeks and they haven't even started to sprout. 2 days after I put them in this bowl, they started growing, 3 days later, they were already 3 inches tall.
-Water stays crystal clear for months at a time.
-Easily change filter cartridges.
-Perfect for showing off exotic small fish. I wouldn't put more than 3 or 4 small fish in it, though.
-glass globe magnifies things when you look through it at the right angle.
-you can fill water up to the lip without worrying about the waterfall making it overflow.
-I think the current of the waterfall makes the fish more active. My Betta, Finwick, was always kind of lazy in his old bowl, he would swim around sometimes, but usually just hung out on a leaf on one of the fake plants that was in it. In this bowl/aquarium (I honestly don't know whether to call this a bowl or an aquarium) he is almost always swimming around, otherwise he is hanging out on his favorite leaf.
SUGGESTIONS:
-If you plan on putting a Betta or any other type of fish that is use to having little or no current, Try filling up the bowl to the lip. This will keep the current coming from the waterfall low and it also looks good. Not better or worse, but good
-If you find that your filter cartridge ([[ASIN:B000HHLHDK Tetra Whisper Bio-Bag Cartridge small, 2-Pack]]) needs to be replaced, but you don't have any replacement cartridges on you at the moment: unplug the power cord; remove the "spent" filter cartridge; rinse it in the sink with the Cotton meshy side facing up, this will remove some of the gunk that prevents the water from flowing easily through it. The carbon bits that are in it will probably be spent so it won't remove chlorine or the fishy smell, but it is a good temporary fix that will keep large particles from floating around in the tank.. Stock up on filter cartridges to prevent this from ever needing to be done. I can only find them in packs of 2 on Amazon, but they are nice and cheap.
OVERALL: I am VERY pleased with my purchase and am now a fan of Tetra products. This is definitely a well-built/designed aquarium. I definitely recommend it to anybody and everybody. I will make a review video when I have to replace the first filter cartridge.
Oh and you don't have to worry about your fish being sucked into the impeller. It has a guard on it and even if it did, the water will still be crystal clear when you notice your fish is gone.
Also, the sculpture in the center of my aquarium is the [[ASIN:B0032GCFJ8 Marina 12205 Betta Kit Marble Sculpture]].
The tank is beautiful and bigger than I thought at first. I really have no complaints.
10/10 would recommend 👍
UPDATE: after six months, the filter has a very weak flow. The tank is almost impossible to keep clean due to its odd dimensions. It was an awesome little tank in the beginning, but I learned the hard way that this is not a great tank in the long run.
I just got my betta a new tank because this one was so impossibly hard to maintain.
Now I’d rate it a 7/10 for a temporary tank, but for a permanent one 2/10. Unless you willing to go the extra mile to keep this sucker clean, I wouldn’t recommend
Reviewed in the United States on February 15, 2020
The tank is beautiful and bigger than I thought at first. I really have no complaints.
10/10 would recommend 👍
UPDATE: after six months, the filter has a very weak flow. The tank is almost impossible to keep clean due to its odd dimensions. It was an awesome little tank in the beginning, but I learned the hard way that this is not a great tank in the long run.
I just got my betta a new tank because this one was so impossibly hard to maintain.
Now I’d rate it a 7/10 for a temporary tank, but for a permanent one 2/10. Unless you willing to go the extra mile to keep this sucker clean, I wouldn’t recommend
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Reviewed in Canada on May 24, 2018