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Fluval SPEC Aquarium Kit, Aquarium with LED Lighting and 3-Stage Filtration System, 5-Gallon

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Size: 5 Gal.


Color: Black


Features

  • SPEC Series Aquariums: The newly redesigned SPEC series now features an impressive high output 7000K LED, which generates 20% brighter lighting performance for noticeably bolder fish colors and plant growth.
  • Tank Construction: SPEC adds style and design to your aquarium set. Constructed with etched glass with high-quality aluminum trim.
  • Filtration Capability: SPEC boasts a powerful 3-stage system with oversized mechanical, chemical and biological media for unparalleled water clarity. Includes foam block, activated carbon, and BioMax bio rings.
  • Lighting System: The powerful LED lighting system has 37 LED bulbs with a total output of 821 lumens and 7000K color temperature.
  • Capacity: 5-gallon tank capacity with a water pump output of 55-80 US Gal/h (210-300 L/h).

Description

Fluval Spec is a contemporary looking aquarium designed for small areas such as desktops and countertops. This 5 gallon etched glass aquarium with aluminum trim combines style and functionality in one small package. Though small in stature, Fluval Spec is big on features. It comes with a sleekly designed overhanging lighting system, consisting of 37 powerful LED lamps, that arches above the aquarium to provide brilliant illumination for plants and decor. The aquarium includes a powerful circulation pump with adjustable output nozzle and a large 3 stage filtration system that provides more than enough filtration for ultra clean and clear water. It also comes with all the necessary filter media: a porous foam block with convenient handle, activated carbon and BioMax, bio rings for effective and thorough mechanical, chemical and biological filtration. The pump and filtration system are conveniently located in a separate chamber at one end of the aquarium to simplify maintenance.

Brand: Fluval


Target Species: Fish


Material: Glass


Tank Volume: 5 Gallons


Special Feature: Stylish honeycomb design conceals back filtration area while looking ultra modern. 7000 K high-output LED appropriate for healthy plant growth. Powerful 3-stage oversized mechanical, chemical and biological filtration See more


Product Dimensions: 20.5"L x 7.5"W x 11.6"H


Item Weight: 5 Kilograms


Shape: Rectangular


Specific Uses For Product: Indoor


Style: Modern


Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No


Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 20.5 x 7.5 x 11.6 inches; 11.02 Pounds


Item model number ‏ : ‎ 10516


Date First Available ‏ : ‎ June 6, 2012


Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Rolf C. Hagen (USA) Corp.


Best Sellers Rank: #27,576 in Pet Supplies (See Top 100 in Pet Supplies) #31 in Aquarium Starter Kits


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Customer Reviews: 4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 2,889 ratings


Item Weight: 11 pounds


Manufacturer: Rolf C. Hagen (USA) Corp.


Item model number: 10516


Date First Available: June 6, 2012


Item Package Dimensions L x W x H: 21.4 x 12.1 x 8 inches


Item Dimensions LxWxH: 20.5 x 7.5 x 11.6 inches


Item Weight: 5 Kilograms


Brand Name: Fluval


Target Audience Keyword: fish


Directions: Follow individual packaging instructions.


Warranty Description: Manufacturer Warranty


Model Name: Spec 5G


Color: Black


Size: 5 Gal.


Material: Glass


Age Range Description: All Life Stages


Number of Items: 1


Style: Modern


Included Components: Aquarium


Specific Uses for Product: Indoor


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    • I like the sleek look of the stock LED light
Size: 2.6 Gal. Color: White
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Received my Spec III this morning. First, let me say that I was more than pleasantly surprised to find that these are now shipping with a new and brighter 7000K LED light. This is huge! I bought the Spec III with the understanding that the stock light it was shipping with is not bright enough to grow two of the plants SubstrateSource Staurogyne repens "Low Grow" Potted Live Aquatic Freshwater Aquarium Plant and SubstrateSource Hemianthus callitrichoides "Dwarf Baby Tears" Live Aquatic Aquarium Plant I have on order, and have been researching aftermarket nano aquarium LED lights for a week. However, I like the sleek look of the stock LED light, and found nothing aftermarket that looked good or performed reliably. I am EXTREMELY concerned with both aesthetics and functionality. I had resigned myself to leaving the stock light on and buying a tall swing arm desk lamp and a CFL grow bulb and directing the light down into the aquarium. The aquarium is going on my desk at work, so this wouldn't have looked bad. However, I no longer have to do this as the new LED is the correct color temperature (7000K) and claims to be high-output. Not sure what the wattage is, but it's bright. So long as it's reliable, I am very happy. It mounts ridiculously easy and is very simple and sturdy in its construction - consisting of not much more than a one-piece aluminum arm and shade, and the LED light board. I was also very pleasantly surprised when I realized that the black square on top the light is a three-way touch switch (1. full-strength, 2. just the four blue lights, and 3. off). The Spec III's design is modern and clean (if Ikea designed an aquarium, it would look like this) and the filtration system is hidden well in the reservoir at the rear of the tank. I love the fact that none of the aquarium's filtration components (with the exception of the small, angle-adjustable outlet nozzle) are in the aquarium itself. In fact, there is room in the filtration reservoir for a small heater and I have a Neo-Therm Heater, 25 watt on order. The only thing I would change are the aluminum trim pieces at the corners. I would prefer rounded glass edges (at least on the front) like those on the Penn Plax Vertex Shrimp Tank, 2.7-Gallon by Penn Plax, INC.. Finally, the Spec III's dimensions make the aquarium look deceptively larger than it is. At the moment, it sits next to my Penn Plax Vertex Shrimp Tank, 2.7-Gallon by Penn Plax, INC., and while the Penn-Plax is a tenth of a gallon larger, the Spec III looks to be significantly larger. I am very impressed with this aquarium, and think it's a bargain at this price. Update: 17 July 2016. So far, I think that the 7000K light that the Spec III is now shipping with will be adequate to grow any plants that I choose, and I finally pulled the trigger and installed a DIY CO2 Aquarium Plant System. This system is designed to use two 2-liter soda bottles with baking soda and citric acid. However, I like to keep things as simple and inexpensive as possible, so I went with one 2-liter bottle and a mix of: 1/2 tsp of yeast (that my wife already had in the fridge), 1 tsp of baking soda (again, my wife already had this on hand), 2 cups of sugar (again, well you know), and 1 and 3/4-liters of lukewarm water. Check out the following link for full instructions. http://www.aquatic-eden.com/2006/09/diy-co2-recipe-duration-vs-intensity.html This setup should provide a steady stream of CO2 for two to three weeks and I am astounded at the amount of CO2 that a 1/2 tsp of yeast can produce! Removing the filter sponge, I ran the tubing from the yeast bottle so that the end is pressed flat toward the bottom of the power head, and reinstalled the filter media holding the tubing securely in place. You have to fiddle with it a bit to get the power head to suck the CO2 bubbles in. Again, the end of the tube must be situated flat against the lower portion of the power head, or the bubbles won't get sucked in. The power head does an excellent job of dissolving the CO2 into the water as its impeller rips the CO2 bubble into hundreds of tiny bubbles and spits them into the aquarium. The key to efficient CO2 dissolution into the water column is increasing the amount of time that the CO2 bubble is submerged. With this setup, the CO2 bubbles are submerged for a long time. First, they spend some time in the power head and the tube connecting the power head to the outlet nozzle. Then, due to their very small size, they spend a lengthy amount of time in the aquarium's water column circulating around the entire aquarium. Be sure to angle the adjustable outlet nozzle down to minimize surface water agitation and to blow the bubbles down to increase their submersion time. Another key to keeping CO2 in the water column is minimal water surface agitation. I am no expert, and this is my first CO2 system, however, this setup is working ridiculously well. I am getting a CO2 bubble approximately every two seconds, and the outlet nozzle pushes the CO2 bubbles down to the substrate. At any given moment, there are hundreds of tiny bubbles floating around in the water column and sticking to the plants, especially under the leaves. In the photos below, it looks as though the water is filled with floating debris, however, the water is crystal clear - what look like debris are all bubbles. The aquarium is literally brimming with CO2. Again, I am no expert and don't have a test kit, however, I think there may be too much CO2 in the water to keep fish. But, at the moment my concern is the plants. I've read that SubstrateSource Staurogyne repens "Low Grow" Potted Live Aquatic Freshwater Aquarium Plant and SubstrateSource Hemianthus callitrichoides "Dwarf Baby Tears" Live Aquatic Aquarium Plant do best in a very high-light and CO2 environment. This being my first serious attempt at aquatic plants, I want to do everything (within reason) to succeed! So far, so good - I think. Update: 23 July 2016. I received the rest of my plants yesterday and executed my first attempt at a planted aquarium. At this point I have, 4 SubstrateSource Staurogyne repens "Low Grow" Potted Live Aquatic Freshwater Aquarium Plant, 4 SubstrateSource Hemianthus callitrichoides "Dwarf Baby Tears" Live Aquatic Aquarium Plant, and 2 SubstrateSource Anubias barteri "Petite" Live Aquatic Aquarium Plant. Still waiting for the water to clear, but I am happy with the results thus far. UPS is due to deliver my Rhinox Glass Drop Checker - 3 Seconds to Read CO2 levels: 3 Minutes to Setup: Fastest way to ensure sufficient CO2 in Planted Aquarium today, so I should have a good idea as to the water's CO2 content shortly thereafter. More to come. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on July 10, 2016 by Koda Koda
    • Size While only being ~5 gallons it offers a nice 17" swim lane
Size: 5 Gal. Color: Black
While there seem to be a number of reviews that cite some of the well-documented shortcomings of this tank I think it remains a top contender in it's size for a aesthetically pleasing tank. Size While only being ~5 gallons it offers a nice 17" swim lane, making it more roomy for horizontally moving fish (most of them) than just about any other 5 gallon tank. Will it ever be as roomy as a 20 gal? No, but for what it is I think this offers one of the best 5 gallon tanks out there. It's definitely viable for a betta, a nano fish tank (I've got Celestial Pearl Danios), or a Red Cherry Shrimp tank. There's a lot of possibility with it. Design This is where the Spec shines - The design is a great starting point and usable as it comes out of the box but I really see it more along the lines of a modular, upgradable platform. The filtration isn't great (the sponge kinda sucks) but there are fantastic plastic baskets that have been designed to fit in the filter slot allowing for 3 stages of filtration. When upgraded, I've never had clearer water. The pump isn't great but still produces a lot of current for fish like Bettas, sometimes too much, and is serviceable for most tanks. There is no heater out of the box but many small heaters can fit unobtrusively in the pump stage and, if you poke holes in the hose, you can get nice heat and flow from it without it hanging ugly in the tank. The LED lights are nice looking but not strong enough to grow much however they are easily upgraded with aftermarket grow lights that can fit right on the tank or lid. The long, thin design of the tank also maximizes it for viewing from either side giving you more view than a traditional rectangular tank. The one design "flaw" is the lower inlet for the pump. As many other reviews have pointed out, this is where the majority of suction comes from and it's generally fish/shrimp height near the bottom and can easily snare any unsuspecting critter. It's easy enough to plug with Silicone before adding water or planting in front or to reduce some of the current but it's still not idea. The purpose is to prevent your pump from running dry in the event you don't top off the water for a few days and it falls below the top flow section so it's smart in theory but only in theory. Price It's expensive for what you get. The lighting isn't powerful, the filtration is not great and the pump leaves much to be desired but what you are paying for is the design and the upgradable platform that the Spec offers. No other tank can be upgraded and still look this clean so, for someone for whom design is an important element, the Spec still wins. Overall a great tank for those willing to spend the dollars to upgrade it to what can be the finest 5 gallon tank around. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on November 16, 2016 by Michael

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