SeaClear 15 gal Deluxe Hexagon Acrylic Aquarium Combo Set, 15 by 15 by 20", Cobalt Blue

DO NOT BUY from this company. Their aquariums come with a “lifetime guarantee”, but they refuse to honor it. I contacted them recently, as the top portion of my tank began to warp after only 3-4 months of use. I used this tank to house mudskippers and mangrove trees, and it is critical that the humidity level stay high inside. But as the top warped more and more, I had to start placing a heavy object (I used a heavy potted plant) to even get close to a sort of tight fit of the top part with the included light fixture. There is no way to somehow just remove the attached top, and I realized it was just going to warp further so after lots of internet sleuthing I was finally able to even find a contact for them. Initially I heard from someone, but after they requested I email copies of my Amazon receipt as well as “as many photos as possible” showing the warping, I never heard from the company ever again. I repeated tried contacting them, even eventually threatened to report them to my state regulator and the FTC, and warned them I would post a negative review on Amazon, and still nothing. Learn from my mistake, and do not support this company. While the acrylic is pretty, i feel it shouldn’t become essentially worthless to me in a matter of months.

I researched this product A LOT, and reviews were mostly positive. However, after purchasing this, and setting it up, I have to say that for the $300+ price tag, I was expecting a whole lot more.PROSThe acrylic is very clear; much more clear than glass.It is also much lighter (I was able to pick it up by myself).Temps seem to stay more stable, as opposed to fluctuating, like w glassLove the absence of edges, looks more modern, cleaner, more aestheticCONSThe light fixture is a joke. It comes with a cheap, flimsy black hood, and you buy a fluorescent bulb to fit. I just set it aside and bought an LED fixture. I bought the Nicrew LED light fixture. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01ID3OK3S/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1. I think it's too bright in the moonlight mode, and there isn't a dimming option. But the daylight mode is bright, but not too bright.You can't top off the tank because the middle of the tank bows inward so much so, that before the water reaches the top, it will overflow! There are two openings at the top, with a thin piece of acrylic connecting them. See pic A VERY cheap piece of corrugated-looking plastic covers this opening, and for the price, I would have expected at least real acrylic, not plastic. See picYou have to remove the light and this plastic covering to feed your fish. You could just slide the light fixture back a bit, but I'm afraid of the lightf falling into the tank and getting electrocuted, so I remove it when feeding my fish. Not that big of a deal, but it would have been better to have a lid that lifts.

The media could not be loaded.  I've had this tank for 1.5 years now. I absolutely love it. You have to be comfortable in the differences in care and maintenance required with acrylics vs glass but I'd never get a glass tank again. The fused top with separate openings creates some limitations but I rarely feel annoyed by it.My tank is a freshwater set up with an AquaClear 110 filter and I have dwarf gouramis, full sized gouramis, ctenopomas (leaf fish), mollies, and dwarf suckermouth catfish. I purchased a 60-90 gallon stand from petsmart (online only style) and it's worked well.The acrylic is beautiful, crystal clear, with perfect seams and rounded front edges. I did not use or install the hood or light that came with this, I had already bought a slim profile adjustable bracket multi-setting LED light and leave the top mostly open. I lose a lot to evaporation but I don't mind putting about 4 gallons of fresh treated water in every 10-14 days. I do 50% water changes with a gravel vacuum(Python with 20" tube) I bought on amazon once every month or 2. After the first 6 weeks my water has remained stable and as near perfect as I can get it with tap water that is pH 8.6 and high in nitrates (I used Seachem Prime and pH 7.5 products on tap water before it goes in, both also from amazon) I use the API full water testing kit weekly to bi-weekly.I was able to fit some very large decor in through the two main openings. It was tricky, but because the pieces weren't solid rectangles, I got things in somehow that are actually larger than the openings (see pics).I only use paper towels to clean the inside or outside of the tank. They work well for algae. I have no scratches anywhere on the tank 1.5 years in to ownership.My heater fit right through the heater opening (first had a Zacro 300W, switched to a Aqueon 150W). My thermometer was a smidge too big for the thermometer hole which is slightly annoying since the cord is more visible but I'm dealing with it. I have the tools to enlarge the hole but I've never gotten around to doing so. My filter is enormous and there's still plenty of room on both sides for the filter opening.Having a fixed top is annoying for netting/catching fish and gravel vacuuming, but I've learned to adapt and I've never not been able to accomplish what I need.This tank has been an absolute joy to own and enjoy. I will continue to get acrylic tanks and hope to eventually get some larger/taller versions one day and start a discus tank.This tank was incredibly light, well made, and I've had no bowing, scratches, discoloration, or any issues.

The tank itself is beautiful, crystal clear, light, and strong. It's gorgeous. I went with the black background, and even one of my black fish shows up great and it makes the colors of the plants and accessories really pop--all while hiding tubes and cords from view. If you are planning to put this against a wall, the black background is the way to go, IMO.I would give this more like a 4.5 of 5 stars, however, due to the cheap fluorescent light it comes with. I had read that before ordering in other reviews, so I picked up a NICREW LED Aquarium Light, Size 28 to 36 Inch, 18 Watts, also from Amazon, and it fits perfect and looks amazing. It has a blue light and a clear light function and it brings out the best in this awesome aquarium! The photo does this tank no justice whatsoever. I can't quit looking at it! I would never, ever consider a glass aquarium again.

Was wary about ordering a tank in the mail but it was packaged very well on all corners with styrofoam and came in mint condition, no scratches. This is a great tank the front edges are rounded and viewing inside is better than glass. As everyone says, the light isn't that great so I added a long led one on top. Dimensions of the tank are 36"L x 15"W x 16"T. I was nervous about the cutouts on top of the 40 gal not being big enough to put my tree inside, but they both measure 13 1/8" x 7 1/4" side by side so there was plenty of room. There is also a 15" x 2 3/8" slot on the top rear for your filter. Fits my eheim 2215 just fine and would accommodate a HOB. There is also a 1 5/8" diameter (on smallest dimension, not totally round) hole for your heater cord to go through on top left rear, and would accommodate smaller heaters to fit the top through the hole. Tank empty is only about 20 pounds so very easy to move around. Overall I think it's a great tank for a good price and am happy I bought my first acrylic tank.( My tank is still cycling and being scaped so sorry about algae and messy small plants in picture.)

UPDATED: April 2019While the sides remain solid, the top panel is warped upwards after only a few months. I have only a lightweight light fixture resting on top and the overturned polycarbonate lid to cover the largest whole (everything is less than a pound altogether). This is ridiculous!I remember reading another review about this happening and thinking naaw, maybe it was just a one-off. But nope, I should have listened.The viewing remains gorgeous and clear, but overall I'm pretty disappointed that this tank has WARPED at the top. It's now going to be even harder to find fixtures and tops for this thing if it's curved on top!! At least it's warped at the back half so it's less visible, but how's this going to look a year from now?I would highly recommend getting something else instead.