5 Easy Saltwater Aquarium Kits for Beginners

Saltwater aquarium kits are a great option for beginners. They come with all the required components to get you started quickly and without much difficulty. Here are a few saltwater aquarium kits to consider.

Fluval 10528A1 Evo V Marine Aquarium Kit (pictured above)

The Fluval 10528A1 Evo V Marine aquarium kit is the ideal choice for the hobbyists who want a small tank. The kit has a 5-gallon glass tank that requires little installation space. It comes with a built-in filtration system that uses mechanical, chemical, and biological filtration media for cleaning the water. A high-output 11000K LED light is integrated into the hood and provides suitable conditions for coral growth. You can change between the day and night illumination modes at the press of a button.

GankPike 6-Gallon Saltwater Aquarium Kit

The GankPike 6-gallon saltwater aquarium is another compact choice. The kit includes a 6-gallon acrylic tank that is suitable for small marine fish species and coral. Its built-in filter uses mechanical and biochemical filtration media to clean the water and keep your fish healthy. It has a built-in protein skimmer as well for removing dissolved waste. Its lamp has white and blue LEDs for promoting coral growth and illuminating the aquarium. A heater and LCD thermometer are also provided for maintaining the right water temperature.

Coralife LED BioCube Aquarium

The Coralife LED BioCube is another saltwater aquarium kit that has a minimal footprint. Its cube-shaped tank occupies little space while providing adequate room for coral and fish to grow. The hood of the tank has white, blue, and colored LEDs for illuminating its interior and keeping the inhabitants healthy. An integrated 24-hour timer enables you to schedule the LEDs. The sunrise/sunset and moonrise/moonset features allow you to create a natural day cycle in the tank. A filtration system is built into the back of the aquarium and is easy to maintain. It uses a submersible pump with an adjustable return nozzle.

Fluval 10531A1 SEA EVO XII Saltwater Aquarium Kit

The Fluval 10531A1 SEA EVO XII comes with a 13.5-gallon glass tank, occupying a bit more space than the other aquariums on this list. Its LED lighting system includes super bright 14000K LEDs that promote healthy coral growth. The tank has a built-in, three-stage filtration system. It comes with the required filtration media that include a foam filter, BioMax, and activated carbon inserts that get rid of mechanical, chemical, and biological impurities. You can switch between its day and night lighting options at the press of a button. The hood of the aquarium has an easy-feed door as well.

Cubey JBJ 20 Gallon Black Aquarium Kit

The Cubey JBJ Black Aquarium is a slightly larger saltwater kit. The package comes with a 20-gallon glass tank that can house two or three small-sized fish. Its hood has integrated LEDs that can output white, red, or blue light, as well as three combinations of these colors. There are seven brightness adjustment settings. A three-stage filtration system is built into the tank that uses sponges, ceramic rings, and activated carbon to clean the water. That is powered by a 16W pump with 264gph flowrate. The Cubey JBJ 20 saltwater aquarium kit is suitable for soft corals or fish-only tanks.