I have the Tetra Cube and it is not glass...the light does come off though. I like it okay, but I'm probably going to replace the filter with something else eventually.

 

Thanks for the info, Raezy. Good to know the light comes off. A shame that it's not glass, because that would be amazing

 

its like 25$ on amazon yesterday cause i was looking for heaters and i saw it

 

I like my Fluval Spec III. It is 2.6g and has a separate filter and pump compartment and an LED light. Amazon has it for $53.

 

Bettaboy, looks like it's at $29 right now, unless it was a different model you saw. But still $29 is a great price.

Sally, are the black rim around the bottom and the filter/pump compartment/LED light all removable? (Would probably be harder to clean if they weren't, so I'm curious)

 

I would get the fluval spec iii. Although you would have to use the filter and light, it's the point of the tank.

I have the tetra cube with an upgraded light.

 

I don't think they are removable but they are only on the outside and don't seem to need much cleaning.

 

You could also look into the TruAqua clearance tanks. http://www.truaqua.com/clearance.html
They have a 4.2g for $45 and some heaters on clearance also. I have the 6.6 and the 14g and they are very nice tanks.

 

You could also look into the TruAqua clearance tanks. http://www.truaqua.com/clearance.html.

I have a 4.2G for $34 and some heaters on clearance also. I have the 5.4G, they are very nice tanks

The truaqua tanks are low iron glass which translates to clearer glass (no green color). I just bought the 4.12 cube for $34. I also have the 5.4G in service as a Betta tank. The 4.12G is a bare (no filter, no heater) tank. They also sell a 50W heater for $14. I would also use a sponge filter, the one I have was $3. A sponge filter is ideal for Betta since there is virtually no current in the tank.

 

I will have to think about it. I'm planning on using natural lighting, because one room in my house is perfect for it: sun-lit area but no direct sunlight, blinds always open during the day, and lights are rarely used at night so there would be no disruptions. So if the light isn't removable it just doesn't make sense for me to buy that tank. BUT, it's still on my list of possibilities since it comes so highly recommended.

 

Also, for those of you who have the Tetra Cube, do you have any issue with the plastic getting scratched when you remove the gravel to clean it?

 

yes. you have to be very careful.

 

Ah, of course. I think I'm going to look for some kind of smooth rock-type substrate to minimize the chance of scratching.

 

I know you want a glass tank but I have a plastic 3 gallon: http://www.petsmart.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2752385 but it does come with a filter that I never used. x_x

or there is a 2.6 gallon glass tank I also have: http://www.petsmart.com/product/index.jsp?productId=20221256&f=PAD%2FpsNotAvailInUS%2FNo

I love both of them but never cared for the filters it comes with. ^^

 

I looked up that Pico tank, am thinking of getting it myself! But yeah, will need to make a cover, easy enough though. It's cheaper here: http://www.drsfostersmith.com/produ...od_display.cfm?pcatid=15493&cmpid=03csesz&ref=3474&subref=AA&CA_6C15C=525485985
(sorry, long link I guess....) 39.99 with free shipping if you buy something else worth $10 lol...

You got me searching for over an hour looking for a hex 3 gallon glass, or other nice 3 gallons. No dice, but for the price, I like this one best. Not that I have any experience with it of course. Good reviews anyway.

 

Thanks, guys! I decided to go with the Tetra Cube for now, to start off. After a year or so, depending on if I still like it or not, I'll probably upgrade to the Pico 3 gallon (or maybe larger!)

Still sad I couldn't find any good hexagonal tanks. Maybe in a year someone will invent them? Haha