{"product_id":"aquatop-ascension-9-aquarium-kit","title":"Aquatop Ascension 9 All-In-One Aquarium Kit","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"background:#E3F2FD;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding:10px 14px;margin:0 0 14px;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial order, in-store pickup only.\u003c\/strong\u003e We bring this in for you on about a 7 day lead time and call you when it lands. It is collected in store, not shipped.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:Georgia,serif;color:#1a1a1a;max-width:860px;line-height:1.7;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eAquatop Ascension 9\u003c\/strong\u003e is a 9 gallon all-in-one with a front pane that slopes outward instead of standing upright. It is an unusual shape for a desktop tank and it does something useful: the angled glass throws the aquascape forward and gives you a viewing perspective you do not get from a box. Behind it, an integrated rear chamber hides the pump and filtration completely. Browse our other \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/aquariums\"\u003eaquariums\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:18px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #666;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAngled front glass.\u003c\/strong\u003e The sloping front panel is the whole point of this tank. It reads very differently from a standard rimless cube and makes a small scape look larger.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntegrated rear filtration.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pump and media live behind the display, so nothing hangs on the back glass and nothing sits in the tank where you can see it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCylindro polishing sleeve included.\u003c\/strong\u003e A high-precision mechanical filter sleeve that catches fine suspended particles, which is what actually makes water look clear rather than merely clean.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoom to customise.\u003c\/strong\u003e The rear chamber takes additional biological, chemical and specialty media, so the filtration can grow with the tank rather than being fixed at what shipped in the box.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComplete system.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tank, rear filtration with Cylindro pre-filter, NP-80 80 GPH return pump, NLL-01 5W clamp-on LED and the polishing sleeve all included.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:18px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #666;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eIn the Box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAscension 9 glass aquarium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntegrated rear filtration system with Cylindro pre-filter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNP-80 return pump, 80 GPH\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNLL-01 5 watt clamp-on LED light\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCylindro high-precision mechanical water polishing filter sleeve\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:18px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #666;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;max-width:560px;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:0.93em;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #DDD;padding:6px 9px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #DDD;padding:6px 9px;\"\u003eASC-09\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #DDD;padding:6px 9px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCapacity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #DDD;padding:6px 9px;\"\u003e9 gallons\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #DDD;padding:6px 9px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGlass\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #DDD;padding:6px 9px;\"\u003e5 mm high-clarity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #DDD;padding:6px 9px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePump\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #DDD;padding:6px 9px;\"\u003eNP-80 return pump, 80 GPH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #DDD;padding:6px 9px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLighting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #DDD;padding:6px 9px;\"\u003eNLL-01 5 watt LED\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #DDD;padding:6px 9px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFiltration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #DDD;padding:6px 9px;\"\u003eIntegrated rear chamber, expandable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #DDD;padding:6px 9px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBarcode\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #DDD;padding:6px 9px;\"\u003e810146751786\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:0.9em;\"\u003eAquatop do not publish external tank dimensions for this model. \u003cstrong\u003eNo heater is included\u003c\/strong\u003e, so add one if you are keeping tropical fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:18px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #666;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eWhat It Suits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAquatop pitch it at planted freshwater displays, betta habitats, nano aquascapes and small tropical communities, in home offices, on desktops and in apartments. It is approachable enough for a first tank and interesting enough that an experienced keeper will still want to scape it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:18px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #666;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eReplacement Media\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAquatop make two consumables for it: the \u003cstrong\u003eASC09-RFC\u003c\/strong\u003e replacement filter cartridge and the \u003cstrong\u003eASC09-RFP\u003c\/strong\u003e replacement filter pads in a 6 pack. We can order either in with the tank or on their own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:18px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #666;padding-left:8px;\"\u003ePairs With\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/aquatop-aquafin-desktop-aquarium-kit\"\u003eAquatop AquaFin desktop kits\u003c\/a\u003e if you prefer a long, low panoramic shape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/aquatop-moss-ball-safe-house\"\u003eMoss Ball Safe House\u003c\/a\u003e and the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/aquatop-bonsai-tree-aquarium-ornament\"\u003eBonsai Tree ornaments\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/freshwater-aquarium-plants\"\u003eLive plants\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/maintenance-water-care\"\u003ewater care\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:18px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #666;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does the special order work?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe order it in for you on roughly a 7 day lead time and ring you when it arrives. Payment is taken at order, collection is in store.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it include a heater?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Add one sized to the tank if you are keeping tropicals, and we will pick it out with you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it good for a betta?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAquatop list betta habitats specifically. Nine gallons is generous for one, and the rear filtration keeps the front of the tank calm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I add more filter media?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. The rear chamber is built to take extra biological, chemical or specialty media beyond what ships with it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it saltwater capable?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAquatop list it for freshwater. We would not recommend it for a reef.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Aquatop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50656052248795,"sku":"ASC-09","price":149.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/ASC-09-MAIN-1k.jpg?v=1791979526","url":"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/aquatop-ascension-9-aquarium-kit","provider":"Squeaky's Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}