Does anyone know how big the opening at the top of the 6-gallon tank is? It looks very small. And has anyone had any problems getting d&eacute;cor and plants in and out of the tank?
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opening is 5" X 7". Light is on an arm that swing up from this space. It is harder than a regular aquarium to get things in and out of and do maintenance with. Also, to get the best effect, the water should be filled to a level that brings it in contact with the top... so less surface area for gas exchange.
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The opening on top of the tank is approx. 7 inches wide and 5 inches deep. It takes a little more time to decorate the tank with plants, etc. but is really not that difficult if you are patient. After reading several reviews of the tank I decided to take a chance a few months ago and am not disappointed. The tank looks beautiful in the corner of our family room and we have gotten many comments on it from guests. Just remember, it does take a little more time to keep it looking good. A HINT: I was getting tired of cleaning algae every few weeks and decided to buy some small snails. I have 5 small snails and not only are they fun to watch, but they keep the glass crystal clean!! The opening on top of the tank is approx. 7 inches wide and 5 inches deep. It takes a little more time to decorate the tank with plants, etc. but is really not that difficult if you are patient. After reading several reviews of the tank I decided to take a chance a few months ago and am not disappointed. The tank looks beautiful in the corner of our family room and we have gotten many comments on it from guests. Just remember, it does take a little more time to keep it looking good. A HINT: I was getting tired of cleaning algae every few weeks and decided to buy some small snails. I have 5... » Read More The opening on top of the tank is approx. 7 inches wide and 5 inches deep. It takes a little more time to decorate the tank with plants, etc. but is really not that difficult if you are patient. After reading several reviews of the tank I decided to take a chance a few months ago and am not disappointed. The tank looks beautiful in the corner of our family room and we have gotten many comments on it from guests. Just remember, it does take a little more time to keep it looking good. A HINT: I was getting tired of cleaning algae every few weeks and decided to buy some small snails. I have 5 small snails and not only are they fun to watch, but they keep the glass crystal clean!! « Show Less
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Tonya. It looks exactly what I bought and 5 gals. in size. However, I paid $99 and free shipping so you might want to search a little more. Also, the photo is nice, but you should not put that many fish in it for the size of the tank and type of filter. Half the number you see would be better. There are no below gravel filters for better filtration for that size tank that I could find.
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The top is 12X24. I put a piece of plexiglass underneath the tank. I would suggest something like that just so your tank has the extra support. I have a 10gal tank on it.
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The solid colored tip of the tank lifts off. Underneath is a handle. If you turn the tank over in the sink, that handle fits nicely in the drain opening so the tank is level. The opening to fill has a nicely ribbed cap that is easy to open and the fill opening is fairly wide (1 5/8 in.) and easy to fill. Of course a tank full of water is not light but should be manageable. Aligning the tank back in place may take a few tries. We have not yet run it to empty.
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Yep. Five gallon or three gallon. You put it on the top. I haven't had any problems with mine and I have owned it for well over a year now.
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If I rememer correctly the 24" will work but it won't go across the entire tank so you will have some part either not lit or dinner than the rest. I would suggest going bigger especially if you are going to have live plants.
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I have one and it appears to be the equivalent of a 10 gallon tank except it's tall vs long. This tank measures 12×12×18 and a 10 gallon tank measures about 20"Long x 11" Wide x 12"High. So it takes up about the same space as a 10 gal turned on one of it's side. I have one and it's being used for 2 poison dart frogs. I will also be purchasing another one for 1 Crested Gecko
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Looking at the box. 12 gallon on one side and 10 gallon on the other side. If you have email I can send you a screen shot off the box of the actual dimensions. It won't let me upload a pic. It's great tho I love it!
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Hi Patrick.I don't know. I don't even know how I'm related to this post. I never got a 6 gal. Lol.
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I have a 60 gallon tank. It has 2 hoods, so I use 1 of them and that mainly covers my tank. There is a gap between the hood and the topper that is about 6 inches. Before that I used a screen. It had to hang over the edge of the tank a little.
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We have a 10 gallon and he has plenty of room, but if I could do it over, I would get atleast a 12 gallon and it should definitely have a lid. Also, plan on changing the filter often because it will smell if you don't change it often. I think it is because of the food they eat. Enjoy your crayfish. They are beautiful and he is very entertaining!!!
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I really enjoy this tank. I like the all-in-one feature. It does run a little hot and I have to keep the back open, but it's summer and I hope that won't be continued into the winter. I took out the BioBalls and am using a media basket with carbon, floss and Purigen. I also have chaeto in the back as well. You can find a lot of information on the salt water forums. There are plenty of them and good advice with most. But for a clown and rocks it would be a good size. Being a smaller tank you will need to keep up with water changes as well. I hope this helps. Good luck.
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I neither purchased the light, nor put any plants into the no clean aquarium. But the fish really need a place to "hide" every once in a while. So we created a cave with sea shells that works quite well. Anyways, good luck & let us all know what you decide to decorate your tank.
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Most have little pegs on the corners that you can remove to make it the right size for your aquarium. I have never had one that did not fit. I have 3-55 gal and one 40 gal aquariums
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Do yourself a favor and throw that piece of junk out now. The light it comes will does not grow anything but the lowest of low light plants (and only directly centered under the light). The filter is too strong a flow and it not warped in foam tends to vibrate and b loud. The plastic the tank is made of will get stress fractures (appears like insane amount of tiny webbing) and you can actually see the tank pow outward if you fill it to within 1/2" of the top. Its not worth it.Also evolve4 does not mean 4 gallons, its barely 3g total but less (around 2.3) in the front swim area. You can't fit much of anything live in there without it being too cramped. Do yourself a favor and throw that piece of junk out now. The light it comes will does not grow anything but the lowest of low light plants (and only directly centered under the light). The filter is too strong a flow and it not warped in foam tends to vibrate and b loud. The plastic the tank is made of will get stress fractures (appears like insane amount of tiny webbing) and you can actually see the tank pow outward if you fill it to within 1/2" of the top. Its not worth it.Also evolve4 does not mean 4 gallons, its barely 3g total but less (around 2.3) in the front swim area.... » Read More Do yourself a favor and throw that piece of junk out now. The light it comes will does not grow anything but the lowest of low light plants (and only directly centered under the light). The filter is too strong a flow and it not warped in foam tends to vibrate and b loud. The plastic the tank is made of will get stress fractures (appears like insane amount of tiny webbing) and you can actually see the tank pow outward if you fill it to within 1/2" of the top. Its not worth it.Also evolve4 does not mean 4 gallons, its barely 3g total but less (around 2.3) in the front swim area. You can't fit much of anything live in there without it being too cramped. « Show Less
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I believe it would look fine in a ten gallon tank. I have mine in a seven gallon tank. Initially I installed it along the back wall in a straight line, basically to observe it for a few days. The LEDS can be quite bright if you look at them directly with nothing to defuse the light. I then moved it to the bottom of the back wall and placed artificial plants and 4" castles near and over the lights. My tank now looks magical at night. I placed the small castles directly over a LED light. The plants defuse the light and the bubbles are tiny sparkles floating up through the leaves. I had to drill small holes in the tops of the castles to allow the bubbles to escape. In the day time the castles have a barely noticeable blue glow and wonderful bluish smoke bubbles rising out of the chimney. At night the castles become magically inner lit with a blue glow and the bubbles from the chimney create an intriguing blue "smoke" stream reaching towards the sky. My fish, mollies, tetras, and fancy guppies, appear to like it also. I never noticed them going in and out of the castles before I lit them up. Now they travel in and out of the castles all the time.