Dymax IQ5 Acrylic Aquarium

Dymax IQ5 Acrylic Aquarium

The Dymax IQ5 Acrylic Aquarium is a compact acrylic aquarium for creating and maintaining a small aquatic environment, with filtration, an overflow system and an adjustable flow pump built in. It suits anyone wanting a small, curved-edge tank for a desk, shelf or counter, with dimmable blue and white LED lighting.

Key Benefits

• Dimmable LED lighting, with a micro processor base that controls the brightness of the blue and white light
• Complete filtration system, plus an overflow system, to help maintain the water in a small aquarium
• Power head with flow rate control, so the flow can be adjusted
• Ultra-clear, durable acrylic that is stronger, clearer and safer than glass
• More impact resistant than an all-glass tank, which is reassuring in a busy home or office
• Curved edges that look elegant and are safer to handle
• Easy to maintain

Suitable For

• Anyone setting up a small aquatic environment
• Compact spaces where a sleek, curved acrylic tank fits better than a boxy glass one
• Owners who want lighting, filtration and flow control in a single aquarium

Specifications

• Material: ultra-clear acrylic, 6.35 mm (1/4") thick
• Lighting: dimmable LED, with brightness of the blue and white light controlled from a micro processor base
• Filtration: complete filtration system with an overflow system
• Pump: power head with flow rate control (adjustable flow)
• Design: curved edge

Available Sizes

The range includes a 13 litre (3.4 gal) tank measuring 27 cm (10.6") high x 22 cm (8.7") wide x 27 cm (10.6") deep. Check the size options on the product page for the other variants available.

What's Included

• Dymax IQ5 acrylic aquarium with the dimmable LED lighting, filtration system, overflow system and adjustable flow pump described above

Frequently Asked Questions

Is acrylic better than glass for an aquarium?
Acrylic here is described as stronger, clearer and safer than glass, and more impact resistant than an all-glass tank. The Dymax IQ5 uses ultra-clear acrylic that is 1/4 inch (6.35 mm) thick.

Can I adjust the lighting?
Yes. The LED lighting is dimmable, and a micro processor base controls the brightness of both the blue and the white light.

Can I control the water flow?
Yes. The aquarium has a power head with flow rate control, so the pump's flow is adjustable.

Does it come with filtration?
Yes. It features a complete filtration system and an overflow system.

What are the dimensions of the 13 litre option?
The 13 litre tank measures 27 cm (H) x 22 cm (W) x 27 cm (D), which is 10.6" x 8.7" x 10.6".

Why does the tank have curved edges?
The curved edge gives the tank an elegant look and makes it safer to handle.

When can I expect delivery?

• Gauteng (Jhb/Pta) - 1-3 working days
• Nationwide (Cpt/Dbn+) - 2-5 working days
• Outlying Areas - 3-7 working days

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