55g Top Fin Aquarium Starter Kit Review

I purchased and set up the Top Fin 55 gallon Essentials Aquarium Starter Kit from Petsmart a few months ago. This kit includes the 55g aquarium, hood with LED lights, hang on back filter, heater, thermometer, and a few other items. I review each item and let you know if the overall kit is worth the value.

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- Video Sections -
00:00 - Intro
00:46 - Cost & Overview
03:46 - The Tank
05:20 - Hood & Lights
07:34 - Filter
10:42 - Heater
13:55 - Final Thoughts

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00:46 - Cost & Overview
03:46 - The Tank
05:20 - Hood & Lights
07:34 - Filter
10:42 - Heater
13:55 - Final Thoughts

[SamanthaKeys]

I just got my 55 gallon fish tank from Pet Smart for $160. Pretty cool price for this size. My turtle sky loves it. Came with everything you’ll need. 🐢

[Jack-wcob]

I was considering this too but I went with a 75 gallon from petco. Their tanks have a better plastic rim with a bridge support running down the middle. That bridge also holds up two glass hinged lids on either side. It’s really easy to light up the aquarium with a glass too because you can lay any lighting fixture you want on it without getting it wet

[MrBigtomtom]

The water is only loud when there's not enough water. And I do hate the heaters too. I got my 55g about 2weeks ago for $100. Catch the sale online and either order online and pickup in store or take the ad in store.

[roworks]

Great video thank you so much I am getting a tank for my anglefish.

[CaptainHookhatesBooks]

Thanl you! Exact set up I was looking at for my 1st kit.

[Operatorst]

How is the tank holding up? I hope no leaks. I am planning on buying one soon.

[MTRBreadoflife]

Good video thanks for reviewing this I'm going to buy the tanks soon right now I have the 55-gallon immigration stand is it normal for the tank to just support on the two ends or does it need bottom support on each side in the middle

[matthewlutchman]

I have a cheap tetra ex30 hob filer for the pass 3 year in my 23 gallon and I'm really please and happy

[meganfuller]

Can you swap out the led light with an UV light so the tank looks neon like?

[hardworkingchamp]

I saw a lot of reviews saying it leaked and some parts broke. Did this hppen for you, and where did you get it?

[Justinmay]

I'm also looking into buying this starter kit

[videogazer]

How much or how heavy is this kit for one person to carry home?

[othersideoftheroad]

Are the hoods strong enough to hold up if a cat jumped on them?

[Justinmay]

I have the same heater for my tank n it does the same thing as yours

[KushWilson]

It’s getting 5 stars on pet smart but I don’t like the lid or double hob filters

[RhiannaHudson]

How is the 75g tidal filter holding up? I’m thinking about changing the filter, and not sure whether or not to have 2 or one and what size.

[meritedheart]

How do you get both lid lights to work? The starter kit came with only one connection to a power source, and I need two to have both lid lights operating.

[ericmorgan]

Why would top fin add a 200 watts heater in a 55 gallon tank that's to small for this size tank

[Clvsterr]

How has this held up for you over the last year?