{"product_id":"aqua-one-horizon-glass-tank","title":"Aqua One Horizon Rimless Glass Aquarium","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAqua One Horizon Rimless Glass Aquarium\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eAqua One Horizon Rimless Glass Aquarium\u003c\/strong\u003e is a clean, minimalist glass tank designed for freshwater aquariums, planted tanks and aquascaping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith no bulky top frame around the aquarium, the Horizon range gives you an uninterrupted view of the tank and works particularly well when you want the aquascape, plants and livestock to be the main focus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable in \u003cstrong\u003efive sizes from 35cm through to 60cm\u003c\/strong\u003e, it's a great option for everything from compact planted displays through to larger community and aquascaping setups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fitted glass lid is also included, helping reduce evaporation while making the aquarium more practical for everyday fishkeeping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Choose a Rimless Aquarium?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe biggest appeal of a rimless aquarium is the presentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstead of a large plastic frame surrounding the top of the tank, you get a much cleaner glass-box appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat makes the Horizon particularly well suited to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlanted aquariums\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAquascaping\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShrimp tanks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNano fish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmall tropical community aquariums\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMinimalist aquarium setups\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCustomers wanting to choose their own light and filtration\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDisplay tanks where appearance matters\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're planning to upgrade to equipment such as a Chihiros light and external or hang-on filtration anyway, starting with a simple rimless tank gives you considerably more freedom than buying an all-in-one aquarium with equipment you may eventually replace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich Horizon Size Should I Buy?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSimply Fish stocks five sizes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eXS – 35 × 20 × 23cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA compact option for small planted displays, shrimp and genuinely nano aquarium setups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis size is also very popular as a \u003cstrong\u003ehospital or quarantine tank\u003c\/strong\u003e for treating sick or injured fish. It’s easy to heat, easy to observe fish closely, and simple to keep clean. A basic \u003cstrong\u003esponge filter and a heater\u003c\/strong\u003e is usually all you need to complete a very effective treatment setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eS – 40 × 23 × 25cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvides a little more footprint while remaining very compact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreat for desktop-style planted aquariums, smaller aquascapes, or a slightly larger \u003cstrong\u003equarantine\/hospital tank setup\u003c\/strong\u003e where you may need a bit more water volume for stability during treatment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eM – 45 × 26 × 27cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA useful middle-ground size with more room for hardscape, plants and livestock while still being easy to position around the home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso works well as a \u003cstrong\u003elonger-term hospital tank\u003c\/strong\u003e if you regularly treat multiple fish or want extra space for recovery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eL – 50 × 29 × 29cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA noticeably larger footprint that gives you much more flexibility for aquascaping and small community setups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLess commonly used as a hospital tank, but still suitable if you need extra space for larger fish under treatment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eXL – 60 × 32 × 36cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe largest Horizon in this range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is our pick if you want a proper planted aquarium or small community tank rather than a tiny nano display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe added length, width and height give you significantly more room to work with when arranging plants, wood and rock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBigger Is Usually Easier\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're deciding between two sizes and have the space, \u003cstrong\u003ewe generally prefer the larger aquarium\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA slightly larger tank gives you:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore swimming room\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore aquascaping space\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore planting room\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreater stocking flexibility\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore stable water volume\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore room for filtration and equipment\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore options if your interest in the hobby grows\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA tiny aquarium might be cheaper to buy, but that doesn't automatically make it easier to keep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmall volumes of water can change quickly when something goes wrong.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Equipment Included?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Horizon is primarily for customers who want to \u003cstrong\u003ebuild their own aquarium setup\u003c\/strong\u003e rather than buy a complete all-in-one kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat gives you control over the equipment you choose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDepending on your setup, you'll generally still need to consider:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAquarium lighting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFilter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeater for tropical fish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThermometer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSubstrate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWater 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filters\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHang-on-back filters\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor hospital or quarantine setups specifically, a \u003cstrong\u003esimple sponge filter is often the best choice\u003c\/strong\u003e. It’s gentle on sick or recovering fish, provides excellent biological filtration, and is very easy to maintain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the larger Horizon tanks, you may also consider:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLarger hang-on filters\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompact canister filters\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor an aquascape where you want as little equipment visible as possible, an external canister filter can produce a particularly clean presentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDon't choose a filter solely because it physically fits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso consider:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAquarium size\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFish load\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWaste production\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesired water movement\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmount of filter media\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow visible you want the equipment to be\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Light Should I Use?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat depends heavily on whether you're keeping live plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a simple fish-only aquarium, a basic LED may be perfectly adequate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a planted aquarium, we'd choose the light based on:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAquarium length\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAquarium depth\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant species\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're running CO₂\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow heavily planted the tank will be\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor easy-to-moderate planted setups, the \u003cstrong\u003eChihiros B Series\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of our favourite upgrades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more demanding high-tech aquascapes, we'd look toward stronger RGB lighting such as the \u003cstrong\u003eChihiros WRGB II range\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe advantage of buying a simple rimless aquarium is that you're not locked into whatever light happened to come with the tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the Glass Lid Included?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Horizon range includes a fitted lid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA lid helps:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReduce evaporation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReduce the risk of fish jumping\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep dust and debris out\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSlow heat loss\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMake the tank more practical around the home\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can still remove the lid if your particular aquascaping or lighting setup calls for an open-top aquarium, but always consider whether your livestock is likely to jump.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRimless Aquarium vs Complete Aquarium Kit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeither is automatically better.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey suit different customers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eChoose a Horizon Rimless Tank if:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAppearance is important\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou want to select your own equipment\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou're building an aquascape\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou already know which filter\/light you want\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou don't want to pay for equipment you'll replace\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou like the clean rimless look\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eChoose a Complete Aquarium Kit if:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou're brand new to the hobby\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou want the easiest possible equipment selection\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou want lighting and filtration included\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou'd rather have everything designed to work together from the start\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor someone getting into aquascaping, we'd generally lean toward the Horizon-style approach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor someone who just wants a straightforward first aquarium with everything included, a complete Aqua One or Juwel setup may be easier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Can I Keep in a Horizon Aquarium?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat depends heavily on which size you choose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePotential setups include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShrimp aquariums\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlanted displays\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNano tropical fish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBetta setups\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmall schooling fish in appropriately sized models\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmall community aquariums in the larger Horizon sizes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAquascapes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecies-specific tanks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHospital or quarantine tanks for treating sick fish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe important thing is choosing livestock based on the \u003cstrong\u003eadult size and behaviour of the animal\u003c\/strong\u003e, not how small it happens to be at the shop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fish being physically able to fit inside an aquarium does not mean the aquarium is suitable for it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're unsure, tell us which Horizon size you're considering and which fish you want to keep and we'll help work out whether the setup makes sense.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGreat for Planted Aquariums\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is where we think the Horizon range really shines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe simple rectangular shape gives you freedom to build your own planted setup with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAquasoil\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSand\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRock\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDriftwood\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStem plants\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarpeting plants\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEpiphytes such as Anubias and Java Fern\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can then match the lighting, fertilisation and CO₂ equipment to how far you want to take the planted side of the aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA basic low-tech Horizon can be extremely simple.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOr you can turn the same glass tank into a serious high-tech aquascape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eImportant Setup Tip – Make Sure the Aquarium Is Level\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore filling any aquarium:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMake sure it is sitting on a suitable, strong and level surface.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWater is heavy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce substrate, rock and water are added, even a relatively small aquarium becomes considerably heavier than it looks when empty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDon't try to correct an uneven stand by filling the aquarium and hoping the glass will deal with it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMake sure the supporting surface is appropriate before setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlan Your Hardscape Before Adding 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water\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart filtration and heating\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBegin cycling the aquarium\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTaking an extra hour at this stage can make a massive difference to how the finished aquarium looks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAvailable Sizes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eXS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e35 × 20 × 23cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e40 × 23 × 25cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eM\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e45 × 26 × 27cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e50 × 29 × 29cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eXL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e60 × 32 × 36cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesign:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rimless glass 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