Glass Thickness: The standard for small rimless tanks is 5-6mm, so make sure the tank youвЂ™re looking at has at least this level of glass thickness.

Putting a HOB filter onto a tall, narrow tank likely wonвЂ™t create enough filtration for the lower part of the tank. Make sure you pick a tank that has space to accommodate the equipment you need and that your equipment will be fully functional. If youвЂ™re putting heavy bioload fish, like goldfish, into your tank, then youвЂ™ll likely need filtration for a tank larger than 10 gallons.

Necessary Equipment: If youвЂ™re getting a tank for plants or animals with low bioload, then you probably wonвЂ™t need a lot of filtration in your tank.

DonвЂ™t forget, aquariums can get smelly, which isnвЂ™t very appetizing in the middle of your dining table! If youвЂ™re keeping it on your kitchen counter, youвЂ™ll likely want a lid to prevent splashing tank water onto food surfaces. Keep in mind where youвЂ™re putting the tank, too. If youвЂ™re wanting a clean, modern aquascape or a home for nano shrimp, you donвЂ™t necessarily need a lid for your tank. If you have a cat in the home that can get to the tank, youвЂ™ll need a lid to keep your cat from swiping at the tank residents.

To Lid or Not to Lid: What are you intending to keep in your tank? What other pets do you have in your home? Your rimless tank will need a lid if you are intending to put fish into it that have a habit of jumping out, like goldfish, or invertebrates that are known to escape tanks, like mystery snails.

DonвЂ™t forget to account for the weight of the tank itself! A glass tank will likely weigh over 10 pounds. If youвЂ™re putting a tank on a surface that is only able to hold 100 pounds, then youвЂ™re cutting it close and setting up a disaster in the making. ItвЂ™s extremely important to make sure that wherever youвЂ™re putting your 10-gallon tank is able to accommodate the amount of weight youвЂ™re putting on it. You have to account for water displacement from dГ©cor and preventing overflow. The volume of a tank isnвЂ™t necessarily the amount of water you can safely put into the tank, though.

Weight: A gallon of water weighs over 8 pounds.

Is it near a walkway sitting on an unstable piece of furniture? You want to make sure you arenвЂ™t going to end up with a dangerous mess on your hands. Also, consider where youвЂ™re putting the tank.

Safety: Rimless aquariums arenвЂ™t for everyone! Homes with small children may need to avoid rimless aquariums altogether because sometimes the edges can be sharp, and some children will attempt to grab at the edges of the tank.

A tall, narrow tank may suit your aquascaping preferences better.

Your Intended Use: Are you looking for a 10-gallon rimless aquarium for aquascaping or for keeping fish or invertebrates? Longer, shorter tanks often suit fish better than tall, narrow tanks, because they allow for more uninterrupted swimming space.

There is a вЂњLandenвЂќ logo on the front of the tank toward the bottom, but this can easily be removed with a razor blade. This tank is intended to be as minimalist as possible. A foam leveling mat is included with this purchase. This does not come with a lid or any type of tank equipment, so depending on your intended usage, you may need to purchase these items separately. Like any rimless tank, this tank may have some flexible movement when filled with water, but if you maintain the silicone then this tank should last you a lifetime. This tank is available in multiple sizes as well. Once filled with water, this tank will weigh around 95 pounds, not including any dГ©cor, so make sure you have a sturdy place to put it. The actual volume of this tank is 9.6 gallons.

The glass is low iron glass, meaning it has higher clarity and less visual distortion than other types of glass.

This aquarium is made from transparent glass on all sides and is rated over 91% transparency. The best overall 10-gallon rimless aquarium is the Landen Rimless Low Iron Aquarium.

10 gallon goldfish aquarium kit