Description
xOverview
Meet the hygger Horizon 8 Gallon LED Glass Aquarium Kit, a thoughtful starter setup designed for compact spaces and first-time keepers. The curved glass provides a broad viewing angle, letting you enjoy a vivid underwater scene from multiple sides. A standout feature is the undetachable 3D rockery background, which adds depth and creates natural shelter for small fish and shy inhabitants. With the background in place, the usable water comes to about 6 gallons, while the full assembly weighs roughly 68 pounds when filled. The kit is packed with care and ships in triple-layer protection to help ensure safe delivery.
What’s Included and Design Highlights
This Horizon kit merges style and function in a compact footprint. It includes a 7W internal power filter (110 GPH) suitable for 2-8 gallon setups, a color LED light with extendable brackets, and a 3D rockery backdrop that enhances depth and allows plant life to flourish on the rockwork.
- 2-8 gallon suitability and quiet operation — the 7W filter delivers gentle circulation; use discretion with very small fish (under 2 inches).
- Three lighting modes with five brightness levels and 3/6/12 hour timers for White, Blue/White/Red, or Red/Blue combinations.
Lighting, Ambiance, and Control
The LED light runs on DC12V/18W and comes with extendable brackets that adjust from 0 to 19 inches. An external digital controller lets you schedule lighting and fine-tune brightness, enabling you to craft day-to-night scenes that suit plant growth, fish activity, or your preferred mood without overpowering the tank.
Tank Design and Capacity
Dimensions are 19 inches long, 11.8 inches wide, and 9.6 inches high in its curved form. The unique curvature widens the visual field and amplifies the sense of space in smaller rooms. While the stated 8 gallons cover the total capacity, the undetachable background reduces usable water to about 6 gallons. When filled, the entire setup weighs around 68 pounds, reflecting the sturdy glass and rockery feature.
Shipping Protection
hygger protects your purchase with three layers of packing and a robust inner poly foam cushion. Shipping tests across multiple destinations show the glass arriving intact; if anything arrives broken, please photograph the package and contact the seller for assistance.
Packaging Details
- Triple-layer protective packaging for shock absorption
- Sturdy inner poly foam cushions
- Proven shipping tests across various distances
- Photo evidence helps streamline replacements
FAQ
Q: Is this kit suitable for beginners?
A: Yes. It's a beginner-friendly 8-gallon setup with quiet filtration and adjustable lighting for easy experimentation.
Q: How much water does the tank hold with the background?
A: The full tank is 8 gallons, but the undetachable 3D background reduces usable water to about 6 gallons.
Shipping & Return
xReturns Policy
You may return most new, unopened items within 30 days of delivery for a full refund. We'll also pay the return shipping costs if the return is a result of our error (you received an incorrect or defective item, etc.).
You should expect to receive your refund within four weeks of giving your package to the return shipper, however, in many cases you will receive a refund more quickly. This time period includes the transit time for us to receive your return from the shipper (5 to 10 business days), the time it takes us to process your return once we receive it (3 to 5 business days), and the time it takes your bank to process our refund request (5 to 10 business days).
If you need to return an item, simply login to your account, view the order using the "Complete Orders" link under the My Account menu and click the Return Item(s) button. We'll notify you via e-mail of your refund once we've received and processed the returned item.
Shipping
We can ship to virtually any address in the world. Note that there are restrictions on some products, and some products cannot be shipped to international destinations.
When you place an order, we will estimate shipping and delivery dates for you based on the availability of your items and the shipping options you choose. Depending on the shipping provider you choose, shipping date estimates may appear on the shipping quotes page.
Please also note that the shipping rates for many items we sell are weight-based. The weight of any such item can be found on its detail page. To reflect the policies of the shipping companies we use, all weights will be rounded up to the next full pound.
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