Setting Up and Reviewing the Imagitarium 3.7 Gallon Pro Deluxe Nano Aquarium
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We decided to add a nano aquarium to our office area. While we were at it I thought I would share my thoughts on the Imagitarium Pro Nano aquarium that we bought.
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Thank you so much for sharing! Because of you, I just set up the same aquarium. Couldn’t have done it without your instructions. Thank you!
Good to hear - hope you enjoy it!
old video but helped me tremendously today/5 years later. answered everything for me. thanks
This would be a good tank for my desk at work! Thanks for sharing
I thought the exact same thing about my desk. : -)
I got my daughter a fish tank like this and you helped me give her a good Christmas with fish so thank you!!
Multiple tank syndrome is real
Thanks for the review. Nicely done. Desktop tanks seem to be getting more popular. Keep the great content coming. Cheers.
Thank you and thanks for watching! I agree they seem to be gaining in popularity.
we're setting up are tank today and this really help were also getting a heater tommorow! thanks for this!
Thanks for your help!
Nice vid , very nicely done and nice setup. Thanks
Thank you - we had fun setting it up!
I’m literally using this video to set mine up so helpful
Have fun!
Multiple Tank Syndrome, Love it
It was to helpful thank you we were missing a pice so really helped thanks
Looks great, seems like a great deal.
Thank you!
Not sure if it matters much, but you are missing part of the tubing for the pump assembly. Also, I found that keeping the heater in the back filter/pump area was keeping the water from reaching the 78 degree range. By having the heater in such a tiny space, the water around it was 78 degrees but the water in the main part of the tank was staying at 70-74 range. I even went as far as buying a second thermometer thinking my original thermometer was defective. After I moved the heater to the main part of the tank my thermometer finally reached the 77-78 degree range. Hope this helps, if others are having the same issues.
Hey - I left the house off because I wanted the pump to be closer to the surface hoping to create better water flow with more oxygen. It works either way. : -)
@joshelisha Unless the water flow was extremely slow I don't see how this is possible. Even a very weak pump should circulate all the water in an aquarium this small, multiple times per hour. The pump it comes with is 47.5GPH, so even if it was only doing half that, it would still be circulating the entire tank volume every 10 minutes. I don't see how any sort of buildup of heat could occur at that rate. Water absorbs heat very well, assuming the water is moving through, there's no way this can happen.
@@hzuiel what would you suggest has happened then?
I noticed the tube sitting on the table too.
Yeah this made me lose the plastics piece and I can’t rig mine the way you did. Thanks. $110 down the drain.
Crazy Glue will tighten the lamp forever! Nice Vid, I love my tank!
Such a nice tank and review i want it
Thank you!
We have this brand in Australia. Thanks for the video. I had the light It lasted 3 years.
That's good to know. Thank you!
Thank you for this because I was thinking of buying this tank but it’s not what I’m looking for so thank you
Glad it helped!
Awesome video
Thank you!
great video
Thank you!
The half round cutout goes backwards to de light base bracket and cables and the 90 elbow should connect with the clear tube segment and then to the pump at the bottom of the tank. Ive had about 4 tanks of this line, they are great and you can even if you are super careful and clever... remove with a new blade, all the back section and gain more usable space with a submersible mini pump or a sponge filter.
I need help setting up the pump /(
Nice video
Thank you!
nice my left ear liked this video
Ya, that was right when we switch cameras and I didn't realize the audio wasn't coming through correctly on some play back devices.
Prime Time Aquatics ahh that can happen nice channel btw
just got this same tank for my new betta! I put an amazon baby kessil clone light on it for some shimmer. its got pennywort in it that is taking over all the rest of my tanks, lol. its my wisteria I suppose, lol!
When I spin my iPhone to watch this, the sound goes to the top little speaker! All the other videos I watch are fine, so it may be your video settings??
I figured it out. Lapel mic is recording in mono with my new camera. Fixing the problem in future videos. Technology is so fun. : -)
I would hot rod it take out the filters and try to put in a spoung or Bio Rings instead of those.
I did this with the pump but why is the intake to the pump from the top??? Then you have to keep this tank filled too the top or it will suck air?
What kind of filter floss did he say? I couldn’t make out what he was enunciating in the video. I’m trying to set this tank up for a betta fish and got a live plant to put in there
Hi! Thanks for the great review! I recently set this tank up. With my old tank I had the light hooked up to a timer. For some reason this light isn't working on the timer switch. Any ideas?
That's weird. : -) I wonder if it has something to do with the touch pad? I would just make sure it's "on" when you plug it into the timer, and the timer is set to be on when you plug it in. If it turns off and then doesn't turn back on again, it may be the touch pad?
That rear section is huge
Can someone tell me which way you set the switch for the pump?
I got the MTS real bad and I need this.
Always good to have MTS! I would skip this tank and go with a different brand. Filter flow is too strong to keep anything in it.
Did you do a follow up to this video. I looked but couldn’t find one. I have two of these tanks and I have one beta in each tank. I really like the look of these but I feel like the flow is a little low. Just curious if you made any upgrades to it or what you think of it now that you’ve had it a while?
Here is the last follow up we did. Once we put a sponge on the return it's become a very usable tank! th-cam.com/video/y5YltDHqgdo/w-d-xo.html
I got the same setup last night but I put the pump at the bottom and used the tube to go up tot he top to put the outflow. Is that ok as well ? It seems to work well. And I do have my heater in the front part.
As long as water is flowing into the aquarium it should be fine.
Good video. Was thinking of getting the 6.8 gallon version of this tank. Any other complaints and how did the light work out for your plant life? Fluval has a new 3.0 nano light out I wonder if it would be able to upgrade to a different light on it and still mount like the original..
Light is ok for very low light plants. The much bigger issue is the filter is WAY too strong for most fish.
Prime Time Aquatics awesome man thanks. Think ima go with the fluval spec 5g.
I upgraded the pump to a 80gph aqua top dialed back a bit so it’s not cranking out a huge flow. Also put a clip on light for planted aquariums by Aqueon and having great growth
I think what comes with it is great but if you’re going to hot rod the filtration area you need to upgrade the pump IME
What size tubing did you use?
@@SecondLineVideo I was lucky enough that the tube included was the same size as the new pump I installed and it didnt choke any of the flow, Im sorry I dont have much more information than that!
would you be able to tell me the exact pump you upgraded to? what model? i’d like to upgrade it as well lol
@@vampanthcm please make sure I’m tagged id like to know as well
Hi there- I recently purchased this tank. I read that Petco recently discontinued the replacement carbon filters for this tank I just wanted to know what replacement filters you use? Or if you know of any alternatives that work for this tank?
Funny thing - I DIY all my own filter media. I buy filter floss from Jehmco.com and just shove it in the back. I don't use carbon because there are plants in the tank. If I was using carbon you could certainly try a filter sock and buying activated carbon online. It will be way cheaper and there is plenty of room in the back to do that.
Thank you for coming up with a way to get the filter in. I will try your idea. I did read the instructions and it makes no sense
Awesome! I hope it works out well for you!
Prime Time Aquatics it did help, thanks!
Nice video, I just got this tank last month. I added some plants and will get the filter floss you recommend. Today I saw my firs snail, what would you recommend? And another doubt I have is that the surface of the water seems to have some kind of oil residue but mainly in the back of the tank, I was thinking if the source of this problem could be the pump. Thanks in advance for your help.
Often the film happens when there are lipids in the water and/or the flow isn’t strong enough. I tends to go away if those things are ok. I don’t mind snails. 😀
@@PrimeTimeAquatics thank you!
I just bought one of these myself and almost broke the lid! I didn’t know about the plastic pieces lol
Jason, do you think this could be used as a fry tank?
It's possible, but if I were specifically buying tanks for fry I'd rather have either 5.5 gallon or 10 gallon tanks with sponge filters. The intake on this would have to be covered to prevent them from being sucked up.
I bought this tank and had to return it because my beta fish kept getting sucked in the filter and once you put water in it, it makes a reflection and he did not like that. ☹️ Sad because it’s such a pretty tank.
Hi Jason, I want to buy live plants for the tank and I know you mentioned to not use the carbon filter. What should I replace it with? (Or do I just leave that part of the tank empty?) Thanks!
I just leave that part out.
@@PrimeTimeAquatics thank so much. And do you add filter fiber there or just nothing?
kind of wasted space on the back .... the same for the Marineland Portrait only I think the Portrait has a smaller space on the back which makes it hard to clean.
There was a rubber tube in the box. What did you do with that?
It’s been so long I don’t remember? I think it can be used as an extension to make the pump lower?
My light broke within weeks of having the tank. I'm trying to find a replacement but don't know where to start! The store I purchased it from no longer carries supplies for the tank. Does anyone know where I can find an adequate light to replace the original? The tank and the fish really need it. Thanks for the help!!
This should work well! flipaquatics.com/products/nano-aquarium-lighting-7-reno?variant=27876782571622
I actually have the same tank. Pump set up is a bit different. But I feel the pump is just too strong from my Betta, even in the low setting. The betta gets swept away too easily and I feel it can't enjoy the tank enough
Yeah you can see the same thing on the video. Too strong. Put a Piece sponge in the nozzle.
@@juanalvarado7794 that's what I did when I still had it haha. Thank you tho
The tank cracked so I had to get my Betta a new tank. He's currently in a 10 gallon. Once my snake's new enclosure comes in the Betta will be going into that tank which is a 29 long so it's 30 gallons. He's spoiled for sure haha. I need to get more pants and stuff for enrichment for him tho
An update you mentioned that you for the filter was too strong, are you referring to the strength of the pump?
Yes, it really blows most fish around pretty good!
@@PrimeTimeAquatics I put a prefilter on mine and it slows the water flow
How often does the bead cartridge need changed or does it?
It doesn't need to be changed, maybe just rinsed if it clogs with detritus.
How hard would it be to take the black back and filter system out? I would like to then replace it with my own foam filter. It would also give more room in the tank.
Tammy Leonard I don’t think the black plastic piece would come out easily, but it’s not hard to place whatever media you want in the back.
@@PrimeTimeAquatics I have read reviews where they say they cut out the back and use their own filter. They said they just take a knife and carefully cut the sealant off. I don't think it would be that hard. I may try it myself!
@@amprall1 I'm thinking of doing the same how did it work for you?
@@amprall1 I know it's been awhile, but did it work? I want to use this for snails but feel as if it'd be easier for me to do well water changes. Does it look good afterwards as well?
I wonder how difficult it would be to get replacement media and/or replacement parts. Also, do you or anyone think this would be a suitable aquarium with enough space for a pea puffer?
I don't worry too much about media because I generally buy everything in bulk and make my own. The flow is really high for such a small tank. I've struggled with what can go in it because of that.
Prime Time Aquatics Thank you!
Buy the carbon filter, remove the carbon and now you can recycle it again and again. For biological filtration I use the second chamber
How is the tank holding up? The light ok for plants? How’s the pump? I need a new Betta tank
We actually have an update video coming out on Wednesday! : -) The tank is doing well. Plants are growing well. We put a small piece of sponge over the return to slow the flow down a bit and the betta we have in it now is doing good.
You can just buy a new light, the light is flimsy and garbage. They made it so you’ll replace it anyway.
This is a very entertaining video. The tank looks really nice. I'm wondering if the 3.7 gallons includes the filter compartment. How much real space is there for the fish to swim in? Thanks for the review.💚🐠💚
I think it does. I would say the actual swimming space is about 2/3 of total volume.
Should the pump button on the top be switched to negative or positive
I think that is a flow adjustment toggle so you can put it on whichever one you want.
Do I pour the water into the front where my beta is or in the back?
•Olivia C• Either is fine as long as it has been dechlorinated (if it’s city water).
So my question wasn’t answered.. what is the grey tube for?! I didn’t know what to do with mine so It’s just chilling on the counter next to my tank 😒😓
If everything is running I wouldn’t worry about it. It’s been a long time since we set this filter up so I don’t remember all the parts?
That's it I want all of my bettas to have that. Quick question do they deliver to Taiwan?
I've got a TH-cam channel and I'm going to be posting what you can find in pet shops and comparing how bettas are raised.
I'm not sure? However, I would say most 3.5 gallon all-in-one tanks are similar and should give you what you need. All have returns that are too strong for bettas and usually require a piece of sponge over the return to slow the flow a little bit. :-)
Was the pump setting on positive or negative
It's been a while so I don't know, but it was on the lowest setting available. We wound up putting a piece of sponge over the return and it made it much better for bettas.
Being a novice to filter floss and have this Imgitarium aquarium how do you convert it to using filter floss?
I just folded up some filter floss shoved the filter floss into the first compartment and used the second one for the bio-bag with the bio media they supplied. It works great!
Prime Time Aquatics thank you for responding so quickly, I will purchase filter floss today.
What are the measurements?
I’m missing the elbow for the pump. Has anyone found a replacement or solution?
If you bought it at the store I would have them open another box and pull the piece out from another tank.
I’m sorry but where does the long black tube go
Is this a 3.7 gallon tank total? Or does that filtration take part of it which will leave it to be ~3 gallons?
That's a great question. I don't have the box anymore, but my guess is the area where the fish swims is probably closer to three gallons.
I see. Thanks!
I have a question, I can’t figure out the top, it appears to be too small, falls in the water.
There should be a couple of clear plastic pieces that clamp onto the upper rim of the tank where the lids rests on them.
@@PrimeTimeAquatics thank you for responding , I had finally figured it out. I enjoy your videos.
I have this tank, but the current produced by the spout thingy is too strong for my betta fish...so how do i reduce the flow?
You could try and poke hole in the return to slow it down or maybe even run the return through a coarse sponge, but I agree with you that it's too strong for a betta.
@@PrimeTimeAquatics what does the return thing look like?
Sorry, the part that stick out into the tank.
@@PrimeTimeAquatics I put a prefilter (small one from fluval) on the return and it slowed the flow perfectly. my bettas not being blown around now (have 4 of These)
I was wondering how tall is it with the light?
About 13"
HELPPP What about the white tube where does that go? I accidentally threw away the instructions
I think that is the tube that connects pump to the return? If you already have the return connected to the pump and the pump is pulling water from the back and it's circulating ok I think you should be good.
Is there a specific reason why you didn't use the hose tubing in your filter system? You just connected the water pump to the outake nozzle , I have the same brand except 6.8 gallons and I'm having a hard time understanding how it filter system is supposed to work.. and I wish I can modify it to make it more beneficial. It would be great if you did a review on this tank
Good question - I figured it would improve water flow in the filtration system and I think it does.
Prime Time Aquatics would you kindly do a review for the 6.8! :)
If I get one I will certainly do it!
Keeping fingers crossed!
So I just but the 6.2, I really like it but que little thing where the water comes out from the pump doesn't seem to fit, any suggestions, also, why not use the act carb with plants
I don't use it in the video, but there is a small hose that connects the pump to the return. If it's included with the larger tank that may help. Also, the carbon will take nutrients out of the water that the plants need, so I don't run carbon. Thanks for watching!
Would this be a good tank for betta I'm getting one and I wanted to get this tank, but my question is si it to strong for them?
The flow has been a little heavier than I would like for a betta.
can't you limit the flow tho?
There is a limiting switch but I don't know if the slowest speed is still OK or not for bettas, since I don't use it for bettas.
I use this tank for my betta, I just had to cut some holes on the tubing to keep the flow lower
@@pamp5180 Could you be more specific? How many and what size holes?
Can U do the imagitarium Platform 21 Base And Light
I'll have to check that one out!
Prime Time Aquatics ok thanks:)
Some people say the filter is too strong for Bettas, is that true? I really want to get this tank for my Betta Pez.
I would say it's borderline too strong. I pointed the return towards the top of the tank to cut down on the flow, but it does come out fairly quick. It's working ok, but not ideal for a betta.
So will it toss him around still even if I point it up?
It still does a little
Ohhh... any way to fix that?
Would cutting a piece of the sponge and stuffing it in the pump flow help?
The media in the filter is zeolite, not bio balls.
My betta sticks his body to the slits on the intake and the suction rips his fins... I covered the slits with a piece of pantyhose.. still he seeks out any uncovered areas.. the nozzles flow can be adjusted high or low..doesn't seem to be a lot of difference.. betta has no problem with the flow.
Sometimes they tend to like the additional flow. I find mine in the uplift tubes of my sponge filters a lot. They just like the bubbles. : -)
My Betta does the EXACT same thing! At first I was concerned, but he's doing great. He swims right up to the food as I feed him (he's scared me a couple of times because he's an aggressive eater & I've gotten more precautions so he doesn't accidentally jump out.
I had a tank before that was similar, very modern, no lid just like a waterfall feature in the center. He jumped out twice. The first time I found him in-time and put him back in the water. The second time he wasn't so fortunate. So I guess that adds to my paranoia with the feeding time.
I have to think this would be better for having Betta's, as opposed to Betta Balls or clear plastic containers. Personally I would have decorations and a fish, such as a Betta or a great white shark! I would love to see it replace all of the other "Cup of water," Betta homes. Far more humane! If you needed to you could buy a lamp that would sit beside it and hang over to the centre of the tank. Change the bulb, that should work.
The only issue we found with keeping bettas in this tank is the flow rate is too high even when turned all the way down.
@@PrimeTimeAquatics could you put some kind of decoration or? To kind of give the Betta a bit of resting water?
Possibly, but the pump really whipped the water around pretty fast.
I'm the only one in the family that got in the fishies!
Keep working on them. Haha
Hey Jason, great vid I've been interested in one of these myself as a less exp alternative to the Fluval spec 3. Did you end up using that piece of vinyl tubing? I believe it attaches to the pump first then the elbow at the top of it, allowing lower placement of the pump in the back for better flow. But being as it's such a tiny pump, I can see why you may have omitted it. One question-hows that heater? I've heard mixed things about it and wanna know before I go out and grab one. Keep up the vids and check out my channel if you want!
I just tossed the vinyl piece but you are correct in how to use it. So far the heater has been ok, but it's only been about a month so the jury is still out long-term. Thanks for watching.
Prime Time Aquatics does the heater work well keeping the tank at 78-80 degrees F being in the back? just purchased this tank and plan on getting the same heater within the next couple of days. thanks!
So I don’t need to use the plastic tube?
It's been a while since I set this up, but I think there is a tube that will allow the pump to sit further down in the chamber?
@@PrimeTimeAquatics got it. Do you recommend?
By the way, he put the pump in wrong. You use one of the elbow fittings in the pump, attach the long tube to it then use the other elbow in the hole and attache the outlet to that, so the pump is low in the chamber not at the top. Think of it like a periscope.
I actually didn't use the little hose because I wanted to pump closer to the surface, but you are correct.
Prime Time Aquatics OK. Understood. Thanks!
How’s the tank doing?
It's ok. I think the filter is way too strong though.
that pump has a switch you can turn it up to push water faster or down to slow the water down, i have the same one, also that clear tube goes to the pump you didnt attach that to the pump maybe if you did read the instructions you would have know that lol
Yes, the switch is supposed to help control water flow, but in reality it does very little. The hose won't impact water flow either, I placed the pump in that location to improve water flow through the filter compartment, so the water was coming from the top of that compartment instead of the bottom. Thanks for watching!
Need to lower that pump. That thing will run dry along sooner
Hey, there wasnt any audio
Weird - I haven't heard anyone else having issues. I'm just curious - what device were you using and were you using headphones? Might help me figure it out if it's on my end.
Prime Time Aquatics i was i will play again with out, thanks
Prime Time Aquatics yeah it was tge head phones sorry 😂
Is it 3.7 with the filter part or excluding it
I think it's including the filter part.
@@PrimeTimeAquatics isn't that limiting g alot of the space then
For sure
How much is it
It depends on where you are located. It's been a while since we bought the tank, but currently it's about $60.
I'm outta outlets...so I hope I don't start buying more tanks....that's the issue with all types of collecting.
That's when you call the electrician. Haha
Lol he pieced the pump peices together wrong...i did the same thing.
I left the hose extension off to see if I could get better water movement in the filter compartment. : -)
@@PrimeTimeAquatics did it work?
I think so because it pulling it from the top of the last compartment instead of lower down.
Big big mistake I think you forgot the dechlorinater
I stole mine out of the dumpster and they didn't leave the instructions!
I guess if you got it out of the dumpster you found it? :-)
"this is waaaaaaayyyyy to small for a betta you need at LEAST 10 gallons!"
We get it dude. You keep repeating how cheaply made the parts are.. What do you want for a $60 aquarium?
And the sound is very low.
absolutely terrible design. the pump needs to be at the bottom. being at the top risks running the pump dry due to evaporation. would never buy this junk
There is a short hose that comes with it that can bring the pump closer to the bottom to help avoid that. I put it closer to the top to increase overall circulation.