{"product_id":"sleek-rimless-aquarium-with-cabinet-145l","title":"Aquarium With Cabinet - 145L (60cmx50cmx50cm)","description":"\u003cp class=\"base\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is it? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is a 145L tank (60cm x 50cm x 50cm) perfect for shrimp, snails or fish. It features a lidless design to obtain the timeless and clean look, whilst being supported at the base by either a white or black cabinet for storage of your aquarium accessories, chemicals, and equipment as well as a large sump for powerful filtration. \u003cbr\u003eIt's a good idea to order livestock at least a week after setting up your aquarium, however, if you'd like to introduce animals immediately we strongly recommend getting some \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sydney-aquascapes.com.au\/search?q=startup+bacteria\" title=\"Startup bacteria\"\u003estartup-bacteria\u003c\/a\u003e. If you haven't already got some, we also recommend adding \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sydney-aquascapes.com.au\/products\/shrimp-soil-premium-aquasoil-from-oliver-knott-500g\" title=\"Aquasoil\"\u003eaquasoil\u003c\/a\u003e and some \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sydney-aquascapes.com.au\/collections\/plants\" title=\"Plants\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eplants\u003c\/a\u003e which you can set up now before adding shrimp or fish. Don't forget a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sydney-aquascapes.com.au\/products\/seachem-prime-50ml-water-conditioner\" title=\"Water Conditioner\"\u003ewater conditioner\u003c\/a\u003e as well!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"base\"\u003eThe tank does not come with lights or a pump for your sump, it is the tank, cabinet, sump and pipes only, however has all pipes for your pump as well. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"base\"\u003eThe black version is in the picture, the white version looks the same as the image in the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sydney-aquascapes.com.au\/products\/sleek-rimless-aquarium-with-cabinet-220l\" title=\"Complete Aquarium 220L\"\u003elarger version here\u003c\/a\u003e, but this size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"base\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does it come with? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"base\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGlass Tank. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(60cm x 50cm x 50cm) (145L). \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e86cm Tall Cabinet. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSump with pipes. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDoes NOT come with light or pump. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note this tank does \u003cstrong\u003eNOT\u003c\/strong\u003e come with soil, conditioner, plants and fish. We recommend getting these if you do not have them. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"base\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShould I order livestock together with the tank?\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eYou can order snails and plants together with the tank without an issue, however for shrimp and fish it is recommended that you \"cycle\" the tank first. \u003cbr\u003eThe filter needs to establish itself before it can support a lot of livestock, so to let it cycle; you just need to set up your tank and keep the filter on for a week or two as you would normally. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sydney-aquascapes.com.au\/search?q=startup+bacteria\" title=\"Startup Bacteria\"\u003eStartup bacteria\u003c\/a\u003e is designed to quick-start this process, however it is still recommended to cycle the tank even with your startup bacteria. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"base\"\u003eFor this reason, we recommend setting up your tank and plants first, then placing a second order for fish and\/or shrimp a week or two after your tank has been set up.\u003cbr\u003eWith that said, one or two small shrimp or fish would usually be fine, but do so at your own risk.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"base\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplying any soil and plants: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"base\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEvenly spread un-washed aquasoil over the base of the aquarium.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse a scraper or ruler to level the surface, or if desired create gradients.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlowly fill your aquarium with water until the water level is about 3-4cm above the soil. This makes planting easier.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBegin planting your aquarium. Make sure you spray your plants with water until the planting process is completed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnce the aquarium is planted, slowly fill your tank to the desired level.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower up your filter system and allow the water to clear over the next few hours, if you have fish they can be added at any point now, otherwise let your tank cycle for at least a week.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"base\"\u003eIf you have any questions or problems feel free to contact us!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"base\"\u003eCode: HX-600\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sydney Aquascapes","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":42610522947689,"sku":"AQUARIUM HX-600 B","price":999.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"White","offer_id":42610522980457,"sku":"AQUARIUM HX-600 W","price":999.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2019\/6543\/files\/145Lcabinet2.jpg?v=1775989606","url":"https:\/\/sydney-aquascapes.com.au\/products\/sleek-rimless-aquarium-with-cabinet-145l","provider":"Sydney Aquascapes","version":"1.0","type":"link"}