Top Fin Essentials 55 gallon aquarium starter kit!

[@woodsmanwhitesmith6928]

picked one up yesterday at petsmart for $99.99 , will be painting back glass black and setting it up this weekend.

[@jerminator0688]

Woodsman Whitesmith I just go to the Dollar Tree or Walmart and buy some black poster board for $1 a piece and just use clear box tape. Obviously paint is more official but at least you can remove the poster board if you wanted.

[@CanadianMark]

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[@lonewolf33396]

It looks nice; it just needs a background of something.

[@CanadianMark]

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[@braden2233]

Your Flowerhorn is beautiful!

[@wyzemann]

I can't believe how gorgeous that TF is. I own a 10 gallon from them and it has endured some major abuse within 4yrs. That price for brand new is phenomenal!

[@jdofishtank6018]

wyzemann Ya I scored

[@wyzemann]

JDO Fishtank Btw, that thinner center brace may be due to the thicker glass. Am I wrong for this assumption?

[@jdofishtank6018]

wyzemann ya I don’t know

[@heathergeorge293]

Would like to see u set up the same 55 gallon again. I just bought the Topfin 55 gallon for 99 buck on sale. im running 2 Tidal 75s on the back giving 350 gph on each filter. liked when u had the 55 set up.

[@CanadianMark]

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[@joeader6046]

That's a really nice tank like you I'm not crazy about the lids I bought one of those exact same makes but a 36 gallon bow front for my axolotls I did the same thing with my filter for that with the sponges and the filter floss however the lid I didn't like so I went ahead and basically cut it in half and put hinges on it so that you can open it front and back it came out perfect

[@aquaticfury5273]

I used it for saltwater and it was awesome definitely recommend. IDK if the lights are strong enough to grow aquatic plants though.

[@cheakeemexie]

That was my worry

[@jonteesdale18]

They are! 💯 I have the TopFin 29 gal and its has just one hood with the same led unit you saw in the video and I'm growing Amazon Sword and Jungle Val in my tank no problem! 🇺🇸🦅👍

[@CanadianMark]

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[@hairpunut]

Just so your aware the Top Fin tanks. Are rebrand Aqueon tanks. They are suppose to be a newer line they make. But i have heard of tank failures by them. So im not sure if its the seam sealer they use or not. But thicker glass is nice.

[@bassdaddy1730]

I got the exact same tank but it was used. It has been great so far. Its heavier than both my 75 gallon tanks its crazy

[@shard845]

I bought a 75 gallon and put 1 gold fish 🦞

[@ItzghostyGT]

💀💀💀💀

[@ItzghostyGT]

Genus

[@scottgordin9709]

I recently purchased the same set up from Petsmart about a month ago, the heater that came with it had moisture in it within a few days so I took it back and they let me exchange it with a Eheim Jager 200wt heater. I purchased glass lids cause I didn’t like the plastic lids, and the filter is pretty good for a starter HOB, but I’m gonna purchase a fluval 307 for it as I like how a canister can be modified to my liking and use the HOB that came with the set up as a back up . Over all I like the whole set up and it wasn’t to expensive as it was on sale for $150, I did have to build my own stand only because I never trust those press board stands that they sell for another $150, and I spent about $35 for all the materials including screws.

[@crudnick]

What glass top lids did you use? I tried the top fin 24" supposedly for the 55 but it does not fit..they are too big.

[@susanhinson2515]

I set up the same set just over a month ago and in the past couple weeks I've added an Eheim Classic 350 and replaced those horrible cartridges with coarse sponges. I couldn't keep the nitirites down with just that HOB, but within a day of adding the canister (and a bottle of Tetra SafeStart Plus to kickstart the new media) ammonia was back to zero and nitrites were about .12ppm. Yes, I'll admit I'm a bit of a newbie and in my excitment I probably overstocked the tank for its stage in the cycling process... BUT, even ignoring my inexperience, those cartridges are still a waste and the floss on it clogs up very easily. Those leds are nice, but way too bright IMO. I purchased a dimmer switch on Amazon and turned them down a fair amount (but still really bright) and I added two 11.5" blue led bars (that are also on dimmers) that are suction-cupped to the lids just outward of the handles/feeding holes as moonlight for a couple hours after the main lights go off. Btw, my tank was actually the second one we brought home as the first one was seriously cracked right under the plastic lip and was obviously returned. Thankfully we caught it before adding anything, but just make sure to check those babies over carefully before setting them up.

[@HaiVanTran79]

It is a great deal on combo kit. I like the tank but hate the one piece lids. I have to remove the lids when I put my hands in the tank .. Water on the lids drips everywhere .....

[@Mystic.CleopatraVII]

HOLY SHIT. What a steal for such a big tank. Very nice

[@Nanoscape30]

Dope just got a 37 kit for dirt cheap I love my top fins and I love A good deal bro!

[@jerminator0688]

I’ve got a review of the 37 gallon on my channel. Great tank!

[@auralplex]

Why do they make these tanks so tall and narrow? It needs another 3+ inches in width and doesn't need to be so tall. The stands they make should be starting at 40".

[@HelloAgent47]

Great tank. I have a 20 gallon Top Fin tank and I gotta say, my water is not as clear as yours. I have 10-gallon Aqueon and that water is way clearer compared to the Top Fin. I really am hoping that I didn't get a bad tank.

[@jonbower268]

Filtration man and filter floss not the tank

[@Soadfan-zr1fs]

at 3:46 what brand of filter floss is that. also brand for black sponge? also how often do u clean them and how? do u use of bucket of dechlorinated water?

[@jdofishtank6018]

The floss I got at Walmart, the sponge I got off Amazon, you clean them when they get clogged.

[@Quest4Unknown]

Got the same one today, also another filter came with and 6 silver dollars

[@CanadianMark]

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[@kishb4609]

Vaping and Aquariums are a perfect match. a way to chill out

[@patsy2902]

Firstly, I love Ragnar. He's gorgeous. Sounds like he has a big personality. Maybe your daughter could write a book about him and publish it... I have a huge Shubunkin and humungous sized Comet that I raised from feeder fish that I rescued. I bought this tank online at Petsmart today. I went to pick it up and then order a taxi van to get it home. At the store I tried to lift one end with the sales guy, and I couldn't lift my end. It's like a ton of weight! Sadly, I had to abandon the tank and wait until I can get two strong men to come with me the next time. I came on line to see if I could find out the weight of the tank empty. Any idea?

[@ralphfurley404]

The old 125 had no center braces at all local pet store has one for feeder fish i couldnt believe it glass was thicker too back then

[@ethanbudzilek1495]

What do you plug the led dongle into ? They have a 2-1 cord but where does that single end plug in?

[@davidlehive7719]

JDO Fishtank. I read you got rid of the tank did you upgrade to another size or was there a problem with the tank?

[@MNC122703]

Nice deal. Yeah the black looks great

[@dkaternoga]

4:05 where y buying this spunch and white materials for filter? can y give me a link plz? and how many time needed to take a new ones spunches to the filter? Ty so much

[@xd_gangster693]

i think the center brace is small because of how thick the glass is.

[@malayamor29]

The only problem I experienced with my 55 gallon starter kit was my light got broken during a water change and they do not sell replacement lights or lids

[@mcmorris06]

How is this tank after 2 years? I am between this model or the marineland 55 biowheel model which is more money

[@somanydogesa502]

i was showing my parent the exact same thing because i need a bigger tank for my bala shark.

[@jerminator0688]

You’re going to need a much bigger tank for a bala shark. Over 100 gallons. Those things get huge. No sense in buying a 55 now to have to buy another tank later. You’d probably be better off with a 40 breeder for now since it’s more deep (height doesn’t matter) or even a 75 gallon since they are deep as well. 55 gallons are skinny and tall, not very ideal for large fish. Just some advice!

[@leviice8578]

A 55 gl tank will not hold a bala shark for its whole life just letting you know

[@somanydogesa502]

@@jerminator0688 Thank you! this helped alot

[@sithlord_dani]

I have a flowerhorn fry and was wondering if this would be a nice sized tank for them, long term (don't know the gender yet). Ever since then, have you moved your flowerhorn to a bigger tank? Or will you move your flowerhorn to a bigger tank in the future?

[@lemarj9533]

Nice flowerhorn!

[@jdofishtank6018]

Lemar J thanks

[@shorty6160]

Can you tell me what find of fish that is hes awesome!

[@kev_2291]

Where do u buy your filter floss and sponge

[@asillyperson999]

Is the light blue light or white light

[@TJay7777]

just got this bad boy for about $71 after tax this week. getting it set up this weekend so i can start the cycle up. so excited

[@AppleGalaxy23]

Damn $71 where you stay at that’s a steal, I just purchased mines yesterday for $134 at petsmart

[@TJay7777]

@@AppleGalaxy23 recently moved to Oklahoma and petsmart had a sale for i believe 50% off starter kits and then i ordered it online for pickup so got an additional 15ish% or so off. Couldnt pass the deal up

[@AppleGalaxy23]

Oh ok cool, that’s a great deal!

[@jamesstewart8007]

Where can I find the light replacement pieces? My lights have burnt out and want to replace them? Thanks!

[@CTMTray]

Can I use this for salt water I wanna make a reef tank I never made one before..

[@joec2174]

Top fin is very close to a marine land tank. In fact the top cover size interchanges. Marine land also use black silicone.. ??

[@Jayr2374]

Brace is just fine probably stronger than normal due to design …

[@Igor-q3f]

How’s the tank? Thinking to get one.

[@JonnyMccrary-vi1hn]

Any idea about replacing the lights on these hoods?

[@kybassfishing856]

I got a baby bass today and put him in there he loves it

[@nsrailroader24095]

Hey man I got the same tank. How much gravel did it take? I thought of doing sand maybe

[@Ricardo_Samano]

do you guys think this will be fine for a turtle tank setup? my red eared slider definitely has outgrown his tank i feel like this is a major upgrade for him

[@DrHeartless]

Yes the tanks good but you’ll need a better filter for your slider

[@martialag]

I have a filter just like that one. I was just wondering if I should change both filter cartridges or only at a time?

[@shawnnoh899]

PLESE HELP, if u can... Would it be possible to somehow add a Aquasky light in that hood?

[@jdofishtank6018]

What’s that?

[@drunkinzt]

I have a 29 Gallon Aquaeon tank and my water is clear as day.. looks 4K lol using a Fluval 50gal

[@CanadianMark]

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[@jon368100]

my guess is that the brace is thin because the glass is so thick. if you ever get some of the really old tanks that are 29-40 gal, they don't have center braces like current tanks have, but they have much thicker glass. thicker glass is more resilient to bowing, so the brace doesn't need to be as substantial.

[@lucashuff1153]

Wonder how many full size AngelFish could be held in it?

[@livinggarbage5168]

1 per 10 gal so about 5

[@bobbydavidson8370]

Can you please tell me where can I find the same hoods for the same tank

[@jdofishtank6018]

I don’t know, you may not be able to get exact replacements

[@pabloconde4346]

where did you buy it?

[@Dinglelord]

Is 55 gallons good for 8 cichlids that are 5-8 inches?

[@jdofishtank6018]

I think so

[@Jayr2374]

Great tanks thick glass

[@spotemshotemboys8163]

Wait so u guys dont let your tank cycle for a week or 2 first ?

[@jdofishtank6018]

Brown Touch with one fish and API quick start no, it’s fine.

[@stephenscott3344]

where are the light switches. someone told me its below the tank as a part of the wire. that would be a huge inconvenience if thats true

[@courtneymcdermott7852]

Did u have to use 2 power cords for the lights ? Or do they connect im getting this tank so just wondering

[@jdofishtank6018]

Courtney Mcdermott they connect to one wall plug in

[@CanadianMark]

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[@maryholdren7837]

@@jdofishtank6018 how do I connect the lights the power cord only has a spot for one. Do i need two power cords?

[@michaelgorby3853]

Yo on the filter there’s a turn knob to make it quieter

[@jdofishtank6018]

Michael Gorby that doesn’t make it quieter, it reduces flow, the GPH.

[@Sweettjamestwin]

@@jdofishtank6018 do you have flow all the way up on both and how often do you can the sponge. Oh and where can I buy the sponges at. Thank you very much

[@jdofishtank6018]

@@Sweettjamestwin I had the flow all the way open and you clean them when they get clogged. You can buy the sponges on Amazon

[@Sweettjamestwin]

@@jdofishtank6018 OK. I have 2 oscars do you recommend me running another sponge in the tank as well. I already have two on the back filters like yours. Thank you very much for your help

[@jdofishtank6018]

@@Sweettjamestwin honestly with 2 oscars you’re going to want a 75 gallon tank bare minimum. If they’re small now those two filters will be fine.

[@fernandezaquino1158]

Did u experience any crack in top fins aquarium? Cause in pet-smart review, some people said that it cracked after many months. I just bought mine one month ago, and over all its okay.Just scared that it will crack.

[@jdofishtank6018]

Never had any issues

[@jdofishtank6018]

@@LunarvanaStrike49 it came with one filter I bought a second one

[@elombard39]

I love Ragnar’s chapeau.🥰 TY for videos. My one complaint with this set up(I got mine 2 weeks ago) is the filter. I find it very loud. I exchanged the first one but the new filter is not much quieter. I was relieved to hear you describe the issue. TY #SUBSCRIBED

[@antik_adam]

How were you able to get your fish in do quickly after set up?

[@jdofishtank6018]

It’s only one fish

[@PuRpLeButt3RfLy1]

Omg got that fish!!! I love him so cute 😍🥰❤️

[@jdofishtank6018]

Eve F thanks

[@JC-vi7gg]

Hello eve beautiful lips 😍😘

[@silkyjohnson4519]

@@JC-vi7gg creepy..

[@shorty6160]

Would u mind linking the fliter please

[@DroneLifeRC]

I just bought this very tank today

[@Jer1986_]

I need those same lights but In different color. I can’t find them anywhere. I want to use the same tops that the tank came with. Any idea where I can find them? What are the exact name of those model lights?

[@jdofishtank6018]

Jerry Valencia I have no idea, maybe Home Depot

[@mikesreptilelair5387]

Have one with a turtle in it and Tap fin Is made by Marine land

[@CanadianMark]

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[@shorty1]

Markiyan & Diana I’m getting one for my turtle

[@littlesarahautism9787]

thank you so much

[@STONEBANKS03]

Do you know where can i buy the top part? I cant find a replacement for my led light

[@STONEBANKS03]

Where u located?

[@j.t.cooper2963]

People talk shit on Top Fin tanks but I'll take a tank with thick glass over a tank with thin glass any day. You don't need a heavy center brace with a thicker glass tank.

[@MikeyLee559]

Hey so I bought this same 55gallon topfin set up like 3 years now, the aquarium light adapter clicker is not working well now its heats up almost like burning immediately when turned on and lights are dim. Cant seem to find a replacement adapter for it either. Can anyone please help lol. It's a live planted tank so I need light asap

[@CanadianMark]

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[@swapnilrao4634]

What is the LED light you have added?

[@jdofishtank6018]

I didn’t added an LED light

[@favored81]

love your tank

[@karenburton7909]

I just purchased this same tank but my heater stopped working and I had to replace it and that one stopped as well. Do you know what would cause this??

[@suckboytony9637]

maybe the depth of the heater was not correct. possibly too sunken and water got in

[@Strongerthandirt8695]

When you do water changes NEVER let the water line go below the heater. This can cause them to malfunction. If you place them horizontally in the tank, below the half-way point down, you should be fine.

[@jillclausen5767]

Beautiful flowerhorn

[@jdofishtank6018]

Jill Clausen thanks

[@shitposter696]

Do you have any foam under tank ?

[@jamesglx635]

Hey i have a question for what you use for the stand for this 55 gal? 😊 thx

[@jdofishtank6018]

James Glx I bought one on marketplace

[@CanadianMark]

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[@High.Gear.Garage]

How is this tank quality im wanting to pick one up but Afraid of leaks

[@jdofishtank6018]

Highgear MX I’ve owned many top fin tanks, never had issues

[@rac_godly4100]

ok so im confused the sponges you had you put them in the filter the tank came in

[@jdofishtank6018]

RAC _Godly yes

[@Vi3tKy0]

what is the stand for that 55 gallons ? can you show me the price and where u bought it ?

[@CanadianMark]

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[@hodlr8489]

Don't buy Don't buy !! The hood led lights are not replaceable. Mine is 18 months old and 1 is burnt out. The hood size makes it almost impossible to change to glass and use your own led. That brace broke on mine as well

[@gtaquatics9366]

How much does it way empty

[@Agentshadowolf]

i just got this same tank kit on a deal :)

[@onehitterquitter2130]

I bought the same tank set up. But I changed everything. I put 2 Tidal 110s, Hygger 48" led light, and Vivosun digital heater. If you fill the tank past the black trim it will warp the top and the tops won't sit straight.

[@cherriceskinner5993]

Is it necessary to have two filters?

[@jdofishtank6018]

Depends on how many fish and how big they are.

[@fernandodhyver]

Did you get Ragnar name from vikings?

[@jdofishtank6018]

Yep!

[@brianbrown2207]

what brand were the glass lids to short or long ? they r usually pretty universal

[@jdofishtank6018]

Brian Brown aqueon versa

[@brianbrown2207]

@@jdofishtank6018 is it that unusually small center brace making them to short?

[@jdofishtank6018]

Brian Brown no actually the whole tank is not as wide so the tops are too big

[@brianbrown2207]

@@jdofishtank6018 so it doesnt conform to standard 55g measuements?

[@jdofishtank6018]

Brian Brown not exactly

[@richardsandlervalle4904]

I just got the same one

[@SPar-ku1pq]

Do you like it?

[@richardsandlervalle4904]

@@SPar-ku1pq yea I actually do:D my 3 orandas seems to like it

[@estherlopez4310]

Is your filter noise?

[@jdofishtank6018]

Most are when they’re new, gotta let them break in.

[@sadboi4life745]

Hi I was wondering where did you get the stand?

[@jdofishtank6018]

Lifeisgreat 88 Facebook marketplace

[@zakaria600]

I just got it 2 weeks ago from petsmart for $149 same like yours, and it is heavy 😰

[@jdofishtank6018]

zakaria600 Yep, but that’s good

[@affordableaquariumservices1663]

I just picked up the same tank for the same price how many watt heater do you have in that 55gallon?

[@dwayne4691]

I got one today for $89 at pets smart

[@abdulharis9674]

Tank dimension?

[@guypoulin6929]

Should I go for a Marineland or Topfin 75 gallon?

[@jdofishtank6018]

Guy Poulin Either are great tanks, but I like the black silicone

[@jdofishtank6018]

Ruturaj top fin is thicker

[@jerminator0688]

Looks good!

[@eccentricsmithy2746]

Dude, Aqueon and Top Fin are made by the same manufacture on the same assembly line using the same glass.....its just different boxing and badging.

[@COOPERSCICHILDS]

Cool pick up bruh!

[@jdofishtank6018]

COOPER'S CICHILDS thanks Coop!

[@jmzmrz674]

very nice

[@jdofishtank6018]

jmz mrz thanks

[@Riley095]

55 isn't big enough for a flower horn a 210 and up is honestly ideal (just pulling your leg)

[@kentgochnauer51]

Can you tell me the EXACT width measurement on this tank?

[@livinggarbage5168]

Its 13 inches

[@Rougarou72]

If you still have it lying around, I'll pay you for that extra filter block off plate that you took off.

[@shhismike1665]

How much did this tank Cost?

[@videogazer801]

$299