- Expertly designed aquarium and wood effect cabinet
- Large corner cut-outs to allow for easy pipework connections
- Stylish slim-lined matt black hood with sliding glass panels
- Volume: 288 litres
- Black silicone
- Large spacious cabinet ideal for housing external filters, CO2 systems, etc.
- Made in the UK
- 12mm Glass
- Available in 6 colour finishes: Matt Black, Matt White, Hickory, Mekong, Gloss White and Gloss Anthracite
- Also available in 900
- Other models to feature in the Aqua Marin aquarium range are the Pro and Planta
Please note that this aquarium does not include any electrical equipment such as a heater, Filter or Light.
The Aqua Marin Fresh aquarium range has been created for those looking to upgrade an existing set up, or for those looking for an ideal modern starter aquarium. Designed by fishkeepers, it has all the benefits you need including an extremely useful electrical shelf, located safely away from any potential water, large cut-outs at the rear of the aquarium for easy installation of external equipment. The aquarium is simple and modern. Equipped with all the necessary features to ensure the finest outcome enabling owners to create a beautiful underwater landscape framed in a stunning surround.
Key Features:
Matt black hood with matching sliding glass panels
A modern matt black hood has been added to give the aquarium a more traditional feel. The cover plates help to reduce evaporation, minimise noise, and provide a safer environment for your fish.
Stylish cabinet available in 6 colours
The cabinet's interior is spacious. Filtration, CO2 sets, and other equipment can be easily hidden from view, removing all distractions from the aquarium above. Equally, the 6 plug electrical bar offers easy and practical access to all your equipment. Maintenance becomes just a breeze!
Hand Built in UK
These stunning aquarium and cabinet sets are designed and built right here in the UK. All aquariums are built to order meaning your tank is unique and made just for you. This does mean they can have a wait time of up to 4 weeks, but we promise you they are certainly worth the wait!
How easy it is to set up an aquarium?
Place the tank on a sturdy, level surface away from direct sunlight and drafts. Rinse the tank, substrate (like gravel or sand), and ornaments with water—don’t use soap. Plug in and test all equipment such as heaters, filters, air pumps, and lights. Remember to make sure the heaters are fully submerged before turning them on.
Spread the substrate evenly at the bottom of the tank. Arrange your decorations—rocks, plants, and ornaments—how you like. When filling the tank, add a water conditioner to remove chlorine and other chemicals from the tap water, then gently pour the water to avoid disturbing the substrate.
Add a bacterial supplement to help cycle your tank, it can take a couple of weeks for the environment to become safe enough for your fish to thrive in. Make sure to regularly use test kits to monitor ammonia, nitrite, and nitrate levels.
Maintain your aquarium by doing weekly water changes of 10-20%, cleaning or replacing filter media as needed, and regularly checking water quality and fish health.
What else should be brought?
- Tap water conditioner - eliminates chlorine and chloramines from tap water, making it safe for fish.
- Test kits - monitor key water parameters such as pH, ammonia, nitrite, and nitrate levels to ensure the best water conditions.
- A thermometer is crucial for keeping track of water temperature, especially for tropical fish.
- fish food that is suitable for your fish species, along with occasional treats.
- A net is important for safely transferring fish without causing stress or injury.
- A gravel vacuum or siphon will help clean the substrate and perform water changes.
- Lighting- to ensure the growth of plants and fish
- Filters- remove any unwanted chemicals that are unsafe for the fish
- If you wish to have a tropical tank, please ensure you have a heater. Our heater range can be found at the following link: https://www.fishkeeper.co.uk/aquarium-products/heaters.
- Decorations (aquarium background, live or artificial plants, rocks, wood, ornaments) to create hiding spots and a more natural environment.
- Air pump and air stone can help improve oxygenation and water circulation.
- Extra filter media on hand to replace as needed when it becomes dirty or worn out.
- Dedicated bucket for aquarium tasks to avoid contamination from household cleaning products
- Tweezers or forceps are handy for planting live plants or rearranging decorations.
- A quarantine tank is valuable for isolating new or sick fish to prevent disease spread.
- Fish medication for common issues like ich or fin rot.
What species of fish will be suitable for this aquarium?
This aquarium is perfect for cooler water fish such as goldfish, minnows, and danios. Minnows like White Cloud Mountain Minnows and Rosy Red Minnows are hardy and colourful, while Zebra Danios are active and add dynamic movement to the tank. All these species thrive in cooler temperatures, making them ideal for this setup.
If you decide to add a heater, you can expand your options to include warmer-water fish. With a heater, you can accommodate a diverse range of tropical species, including South American and African cichlids, as well as L-number plecos. These fish prefer slightly warmer temperatures, typically ranging from 22-26°C. Adding a heater allows you to create a more varied and vibrant aquatic community.
If you're unsure which fish to choose, visit your local store or check out our detailed databank for information on our extensive range of fish species. You can explore it here: https://www.fishkeeper.co.uk/databank.
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Delivery
Delivery costs for your order will be calculated during the checkout process based on your delivery address and the contents of your basket. You will only pay one delivery charge for your order. Express delivery is FREE for online orders OVER £39 unless any of the points below become a factor.
- Some large items like aquariums, ponds and pond liners will have an additional charge of £45.00 to help offset the cost of a pallet delivery.
- Orders containing a physical gift card will have an additional charge of £2.45 to cover the cost of materials and delivery (digital gift cards are a free alternative).
- Orders to highlands, islands and Northern Ireland may incur an additional delivery charge displayed at checkout this is based on the postal code provided. DPD provides a list of postal codes which have additional surcharges. Some of these post codes may also take 2 working days to arrive, even on express. Pallet deliveries cannot be sent to these post codes.
We only ship to the UK and cannot ship internationally.
We aim to dispatch items that are currently in stock on the same working day if they are ordered before 2.45 pm (excluding Bank Holidays). Orders after 3pm will be dispatched the following working day, unless it fits any of the below criteria:
- Orders containing live plants will take up to 2 weeks to arrive. We take a week's worth of customer orders and then inform the plant farms of the specific quantities we need to fulfil that week's order to avoid wastage.
- Pallet orders containing large items like big aquariums will take additional time to arrive as they are sent by a third party. These orders will NOT be dispatched until we have been in touch to arrange a delivery date, this is to ensure someone is available at your address to sign for the delivery. Deliveries will generally be delivered ‘curb side’ within the terms of the agreement we have with our couriers so you will need to make arrangements to transfer larger items into your home yourself. Unfortunately, our drivers are not insured to transfer the aquarium into your home.
- Physical gift cards and items from the gift shop (such as clothes, towels etc) are sent with 1st Class Royal Mail. Delivery usually takes 1-2 working days, though in rare cases and orders placed closer to public holidays (Christmas, Father’s day, Mother’s day etc.) may be longer.
Returns
If you are not 100% satisfied with your purchase online from our website, you can return the product and get a full refund or exchange the product for another one, for up to 21 days from the date you purchased it.
We strongly suggest signing up for an account with fishkeeper.co.uk as this will allow for some additional returns options like return to your local store.
If you checkout as a guest you will need to return the product to Maidenhead Aquatics, PO Box 619, Egham, Surrey, TW20 2BS, please package the order (along with a packing slip or a note including your name, address and order number).
Large pallet items like aquariums are deemed delivered successfully with no damage once the the driver has left the property. If a report of damage is submitted after the driver has left we will be unable to assist with replacements. We recommend refusing a damaged delivery, this is the fastest resolution.
Our full terms and conditions can be found here. When you place an order with us online you are agreeing to these terms and conditions.
We are delighted to be able to offer a credit option for customers who are over 18 years old and have lived in the UK for at least three years. Orders placed by customers with a total value under £50.00, have the option of paying for the full order in 30 days time. A second option which allows customers to split the payment in 3 (a third up front then two equal payments in 30 days and 60 days time) is provided for orders with a total value of over £50.00.
There are no fees for taking up interest free credit. If you are buying online all you need to do is click through to the checkout and select our finance option as your method of payment.
Please note that Maidenhead Aquatics (t/a Rapid Aquatics Limited) is acting as a credit broker and not a lender. Finance is subject to status. Terms and Conditions apply. Applicants must be 18 or over and resident in the UK. Finance is provided by Klarna AB. Registered Office: 10 Crown Place, London, EC2A 4FT.
Click here for more information about our finance package with Klarna AB
