{"product_id":"aqueon-led-minibow-kit","title":"Aqueon LED MiniBow Kit - 1 Gallon","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eAqueon LED MiniBow 1 Gallon Kit\u003c\/strong\u003e is a complete desktop aquarium that makes a small freshwater setup easy to start and easy to keep. It pairs a clear acrylic bow-front tank with an energy efficient LED hood and Aqueon's \u003cstrong\u003eSmartClean Technology\u003c\/strong\u003e, a built-in system that lets you do a fast, mess-free water change in about two minutes a week. It is a great first tank for a desk, counter, or bedside, and a tidy home for a single betta or a small freshwater cleanup crew. Browse more starter tanks in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/aquariums\"\u003eaquariums collection\u003c\/a\u003e and stock up in the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/fresh-water\"\u003efreshwater collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:16px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eWhat's in the Kit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:4px 0 4px 18px;padding:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 gallon clear acrylic bow-front aquarium with black base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack hood with energy efficient LED lighting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmartClean power filter for two-minute, mess-free water changes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAqueon Water Conditioner, trial size\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAqueon Tropical Flakes fish food, sample\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIllustrated LED MiniBow setup guide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:16px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eSmartClean Technology\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWater changes are the chore that keeps most small tanks from thriving. SmartClean builds the water change right into the filter, so you can refresh the water and pull out waste in about two minutes, with no siphon and no mess. Cleaner water means a healthier, happier fish and a clear tank you will actually want to look at.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:16px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eSetting It Up\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRinse the tank, add your own substrate and decor, then fill with dechlorinated water using the included Water Conditioner. Seat the SmartClean filter, place the LED hood on top, and let the tank run to establish before adding a fish. For a betta, add a small nano heater to hold a steady tropical temperature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:16px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;font-size:0.95em;margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;background:#E3F2FD;font-weight:600;\"\u003eCapacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e1 gallon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;background:#E3F2FD;font-weight:600;\"\u003eStyle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eBow-front desktop aquarium, acrylic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;background:#E3F2FD;font-weight:600;\"\u003eLighting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eEnergy efficient LED in the hood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;background:#E3F2FD;font-weight:600;\"\u003eFiltration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eSmartClean power filter with two-minute water change\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;background:#E3F2FD;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHood and base color\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eBlack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;background:#E3F2FD;font-weight:600;\"\u003eIncluded extras\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eWater Conditioner and Tropical Flakes samples, setup guide\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;background:#E3F2FD;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWater type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eFreshwater\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;background:#E3F2FD;font-weight:600;\"\u003eBest suited for\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eA single betta, or a small nano cleanup crew such as shrimp or nerite snails\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.9em;color:#666;margin:4px 0;\"\u003eFish, substrate, and decor are not included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:16px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eRecommended Pairings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:4px 0 4px 18px;padding:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA quality dechlorinator to keep on hand, from our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/maintenance-water-care\"\u003ewater care collection\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBetta pellets or nano fish food from our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/nutrition\"\u003efish food collection\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA small nano heater if you plan to keep a betta\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLive or silk plants and smooth decor to give your fish cover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA healthy betta or nano invert from our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/fresh-water\"\u003efreshwater livestock\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:16px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat can I keep in a 1 gallon tank?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA single betta is the classic choice, or a small cleanup crew of shrimp or nerite snails. A 1 gallon is a nano setup, so keep it lightly stocked and avoid community schooling fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it come with a heater?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. The kit includes the tank, LED hood, and SmartClean filter. If you keep a betta, add a small nano heater to hold a steady tropical temperature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is SmartClean?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is Aqueon's built-in water change system. It lets you refresh the water and remove waste in about two minutes a week without a separate siphon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it need a stand?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. It is a desktop aquarium that sits on any flat, sturdy surface near an outlet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFreshwater or saltwater?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe MiniBow is designed for freshwater setups.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aqueon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48114682495195,"sku":"100543585","price":28.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/eqywbgwvft8775cbrndm.jpg?v=1767902893","url":"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/aqueon-led-minibow-kit","provider":"Squeaky's Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}