Best Glass Tanks For Your Aquarium (2020)
What is the best glass tank for my aquarium? Great question! I’m glad you asked. There are so many glass tanks out there on the market that it can become overwhelming trying to choose the right one for you. I’ve searched out the best glass tanks for your aquarium and I’ve compiled them into the list below for you. Let’s take a look at my picks for the best glass tanks for your aquarium by size:
10 – 40 GALLON TANKS
A smaller fish tank (also known as a Nano tank) is great if you’re just getting into this hobby, or if you just don’t have the space or budget for a larger tank. Here are my picks for best glass tanks for your aquarium in that size.
#1 10 Gallon: Nuvo Fusion 10 Pro – AIO 10 Gallon Aquarium Bundle by Innovative Marine
This 10 gallon aquarium bundle is a great option for a Nano tank. The bundle comes with the following made by Innovative Marine:
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- 10 Gallon Glass Aquarium
- Mightyjet DC Return Pump 326 GPH
- CustomCaddy with PurityPack Filter Media
- AUQA Gadget MicroMag Glass Cleaner
- Preassembled Pro Mesh Screen Top
- Preinstalled Rubber Leveling Mat
- 200 Micron Filter Sock
Pros:
- Very quiet pump, making this great for any small space
- Comes complete with everything you need to get your tank up and running
- The pump has two return flow modes with 9 speed settings along with a feed mode.
Cons:
- The filter sock is a little tough to clean
- You may need to upgrade the pump eventually
CLICK HERE TO SEE MORE INFORMATION ON THIS TANK
****Also available in 20 and 30 gallons****
CLICK HERE TO SEE MORE INFORMATION ON THE 20 GALLON TANK
CLICK HERE TO SEE MORE INFORMATION ON THE 30 GALLON TANK
#2. 20 Gallon: Tetra 20 Gallon Complete Aquarium Kit with Filter Heater, LED & Plants
This is a fantastic 20 gallon aquarium kit that is perfect for beginners as well as people with intermediate experience. This kit includes:
- 20 Gallon Glass Aquarium
- One Aquarium Hood
- One UL Heater
- One Tetra Whisper 20 Filter
- One Color Fusion Universal Color Changing LED
- Two Plant Multipacks
- One Blooming white Anemone
Pros:
- The glass is scratch resistant and built to last
- Lifetime warranty
- Whisper Filtration System.
Cons:
- The aquarium kit does not include substrate
- You may need to upgrade the hood eventually
CLICK HERE TO SEE MORE INFORMATION ON THIS TANK
#3. 28 Gallon: Tetra Connect Curved Aquarium Kit
This is a really cool and innovative aquarium. This aquarium comes with a controlled feeder and Wi-Fi controlled RGB light sticks that you can control with your smartphone! You can use preset light modes or you can even create your own. The Wi-Fi controlled aquarium feeder automatically dispenses food for your fish, reducing the risks of overfeeding. This kit includes:
- 28 Gallon Glass Aquarium
- Wi-Fi Controlled Aquarium Feeder
- Wi-Fi Controlled RGB light sticks
- Tetra Whisper IQ Filtration System
- Tetra Ht30 heater
- One Large Tetra Whisper Filter Cartridge
- Food & Water Care Samples
Pros:
- Curved front glass for better viewing experience
- Wi-Fi controlled feeder to reduce risk of overfeeding and to feed your fish from anywhere
- Ultra quiet filtration system that generates less than 40 decibels (about the same as a quiet room)
Cons:
- Does not come with the substrate or decorations
- You need to have a smartphone and a app set up knowledge to use the automatic feeder
CLICK HERE TO SEE MORE INFORMATION ON THIS TANK
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40 – 75 GALLON TANKS
If you are looking for a glass tank that is a little larger than the Nano tanks, but still small enough to fit in in the spot you have picked out for the tank, then this is a great category to find what you’re looking for. Below are my top picks for best glass aquarium tanks between 40 and 75 gallons.
#1. 55 Gallon: Tetra 55 Gallon Aquarium Kit
This is a fantastic tank for hobbyists that are getting serious about the aquarium. This 55 gallon tank allows you to house more fish as well as make it easier to maintain water temperature, which is essential if you would like to have a tropical fish aquarium. This kit includes:
- 55 Gallon Tank
- 200W Heater
- WPF 60 Filter
- Stick On Thermometer
- Two 24” Tetra Hinged Hood
- Two Plant Multipacks
- One Boxwood Plant
- 1 Bottle Of Tetra Easy Balance Plus Water Treatment
- 1 Container Of TetraMin Flake Fish Food
- 1 Bottle Of Tetra AquaSafe Water Conditioner
- 6” Fish Net
Pros:
- LED lighting system that adds a natural daylight effect, no matter where you keep it
- Large capacity to keep more fish as well as add more plants and decorations
- Two hinged hoods for easy maintenance
Cons:
- The instructions are a little hard to follow during the set up, but there are videos out there to help
- Does not come with a sand or the substrate
CLICK HERE TO SEE MORE INFORMATION ON THIS TANK
#2. 75 Gallon: NUVO-INT 75 Internal Overflow Aquarium by Innovative Marine
This tank is the best tank available in the 75 gallon range. This tank has an internal overflow system with not one, not two, but three internal drains to make sure your aquarium has the best environment to thrive. This tank includes:
- Pro Series Screen Lid
- Self-Leveling Mat
- Drain Assembly: Primary, Emergency, Second Emergency
- Return Hose Assembly
Pros:
- 12 mm ultra-thick low iron glass
- 3 drain internal plumbing system
- True rimless design
Cons:
- Some additional plumbing is required to connect your desire filtration system.
- Unlike most of the others I’ve recommended, this does not come with any filter
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THIS TANK
You can also purchase this tank with the recommended stand. CLICK HERE to check it out.
****Also available in 100 gallons****
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE 100 GALLON TANK
75 – 200 GALLON TANKS
When we start talking about tanks above 75 gallons, we start talking about taking your aquarium hobby to a new level. These larger tanks are recommended for advanced aquarists. I’ve laid out a couple of great options for the best glass tanks for your aquarium in that size range for you.
#1. 112 Gallon – Red Sea REEFER XL 425 Rimless Aquarium
This tank has very ample space for you to get creative with your aqua-scaping, while still allowing more than enough space for your water volume. This tank is made from thick, beveled-edge, ultra clear glass. This option actually comes with a stylish cabinet specifically built for this tank. The tank comes with black or a white stand (your choice) and can be found by clicking the link that I provided below. This includes:
- 112 Gallon Tank
- Sump
- Assembled Plumbing
- Tank Cabinet
Pros:
- Rimless, ultra clear, beveled edge aquarium
- Upgraded sump with continuous height skimmer chamber and micron filter bags
- Quiet down-flow system which also has an emergency overflow
- Piping already assembled
Cons:
- This system does not include lighting
- Some buyers noted that the instructions to set up the stand were hard to understand
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THIS TANK
#2. 165 Gallon – Red Sea REEFER Deluxe XXL 625 Aquarium with Light Fixtures
This 165 gallon tank has all of the great features that the 112 gallon tank I previously mention with some added features. The 165 gallon tank also comes with three (3) ReefLED light fixtures! This tank would be perfect for your large aquarium.
- 165 Gallon Tank
- Tank Cabinet
- Sump
- Silent, Regulated Down Flow System With Emergency Overflow
- Assembled Plumbing
- 3 ReefLED Light Fixtures
Pros:
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- Rimless, ultra clear, beveled edge aquarium
- Upgraded sump with continuous height skimmer chamber and micron filter bags
- Quiet down-flow system which also has an emergency overflow
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THIS TANK
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200+ GALLON TANKS
Now we’re getting really serious! Having a tank this large would be an amazing feature to your home or office. A glass tank this size is definitely for an experienced aquarist. The two best glass aquariums over 200 gallons that I can find are listed below. They both have a great price point for a glass tank this size.
#1. 228 Gallon – Peninsula 7225 Waterbox Aquarium
Pros:
- Rimless 15-19mm Starphire Unltra-Clear Beveled Glass
- Overflow Box with Dual Return Nozzles
- Marine Spec UV Coated Cabinets with Dual Entry Doors
- Dedicated Sump Compartment
- Stainless Hinges
- Push Open Doors
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THIS TANK
****You can also check out the 7225 Plus HD Edition by CLICKING HERE***
#2. 240 Gallon – Red Sea Reefer 3XL 900 Rimless Aquarium
Pros:
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- Rimless, ultra-clear, beveled edge glass aquarium
- Reinforced plywood marine-spec cabinet with aluminum support
- Dual side-facing return pump outlets
- Split sump system
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THIS TANK
BUILD YOUR OWN?!?!
No, seriously. It’s possible! If you are a skilled craftsman, you can build your very own, custom glass aquarium! I personally don’t have the skills required to do this, but I found a really great video that gives you a step by step guide on how to build your own custom glass aquarium.
I also found a really awesome time lapse video of a 2100 gallon custom aquarium being built.
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Why Glass Aquariums?
Glass aquariums are one of the two most popular types of aquariums on the market. It’s sometimes referred to as the “traditional” type of aquarium because they have been on the market for a very long time. Glass aquariums have some distinctive advantages to having as opposed to acrylic aquariums and also have some disadvantages.
Advantages:
- Undistorted View. All you have to do is keep it clean! It’s just like any other glass surface you have in your household. The overall clarity on a glass tank is much better than an acrylic tank. Just please don’t use Windex on the inside of your tank!
- Less Expensive. Glass tanks are typically less expensive than acrylic tanks. That doesn’t mean you have to suffer on quality either. Glass is just an easier material to source and work with for manufacturers, so that savings passes right along to you. Glass tanks are perfect if you want a larger tank, but still want to stick within your budget.
- Scratch Resistant. Glass tanks are generally more scratch resistant. This is extremely helpful when you’re setting up and maintaining your aquarium. There’s nothing worse than getting to the end of setting up your aquarium and accidentally putting a scratch right in the middle of your tank! The same can be said for cleaning the tank. It may only take one false move while cleaning your tank to put a scratch in your acrylic tank. Glass tanks are definitely the preferred tanks if you have children that you share your aquarium hobby with.
Disadvantages:
- Weight. Glass tanks can be very heavy, especially when it’s complete with water, decorations and fish. It can make it a little more difficult to carry the bigger sized tanks to a second level or down stairs.
- Breakage. Just like any other glass product, glass tanks can break. It’s not a very easy thing to accomplish, but it can happen.
- Variety. There aren’t many styles and shapes to choose from. Most glass tanks are just your basic rectangle, but still great for viewing the fish in your aquarium.
Conclusion
In conclusion, there are many options out there on glass tanks for your aquarium. You really can’t go wrong with the ones I’ve put together for you here. It all depends on the space you have for it, your budget and of course your experience level. I’m sure you’ll love your new tank, whichever size you choose!
