How to Setup The JBJ 8g Rimless Aquarium

The JBJ 8g rimless aquarium is an all-in-one aquarium that comes with everything you need to get started in reef-keeping. The aquarium comes with an 8g tank, pump, two channel dimmable led light, filter, pedestal, and glass lid. Setting up…

Oceanbox Designs unveils new PICO-S AIO series aquarium

Oceanbox Designs just announced a design for nano reefers with its new PICO-S AIO series aquarium. The Oceanbox Design 4.3G PICO-S (Shallow) all-in-one aquarium might be small but its chock full of  premium features. Measuring it at 12 x 12 x 7…

Salty Q&A: Are Fish in Nanos More Likely to Leap?

This question, recently posted on our website by Eric B, got me thinking about some of the assumptions we tend to make about nano aquariums. So, in addition to my original answer to Eric’s inquiry, I’ve included a few more…

Newa ‘More’ all in one aquarium includes a sensible air driven skimmer

The Newa More all in one aquarium is a modestly small aquarium from the Italian division of Newa which was formerly associated with the French Aquarium Systems. The Newa More doesn’t exactly stand out in a crowded field but that’s…

4 Reasons Not to Knock Nano Aquariums

One of our earliest posts here at Saltwater Smarts was titled “4 Reasons to Start with a Bigger Saltwater Tank.” In it, we outlined the various benefits of starting with a larger aquarium and the potential drawbacks to downsized systems—instability…

FistaFiltration’s IDEAL cubes are sharp, handmade nano aquariums from the UK

We always appreciate good acrylic-smithing and the FistaFiltration IDEAL nano cubes, one of the newer lines from the UK manufacturer, look impressive in first glance. The all-in-one (AIO) cube is nothing new, but we appreciate FistaFiltration’s take especially coming from…

Find your inner peace with Wave Zen aquarium

We appreciate unique aquariums and the Amtra Wave Zen Artist is an interesting aquarium that combines a Zen garden an smal aquarium. The combination aquarium features a rimless cube aquarium resting in a lacquered tray to help bring peace, relaxation and serenity…

JBJ Cubey is more than a cute name

The new JBJ Cubey is a nifty nano aquarium with more than just a cute name. Measuring in at a mighty 3 gallons, the JBJ Cubey is primed to be a great candidate for your office, den, kids room or…

Micro-Reefs bringing pico, temperate systems to an office cubicle near you

Micro-Reefs has some great pico aquarium kits for those of you looking for a well thought out kit to move beyond the betta bowl on your desk and even make the only small, complete coldwater system we know about. These…

New ‘Naked’ series of glass tanks from PicO Aquariums

Some of you may be familiar with PicO Aquariums product lineup already, but there is a new addition to this grassroots manufacturer’s lineup. While they have had great success with their rimless all-in-one aquariums over the last few years, many…