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Dymax IQ5 Mini Acrylic Aquarium, Black Onyx

Dymax IQ5 Mini Acrylic Aquarium, Black Onyx

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All-in-One Nano Black Aquarium for Shrimp, Betta, and Small Freshwater Setups

The Dymax IQ5 is a 4.7-gallon all-in-one acrylic aquarium that packages filtration, lighting, and flow into a single compact unit. Everything needed to get started is included in the box: the tank, a fully integrated filtration system, a DC powerhead with flow rate control, and a dimmable LED lamp. Setup is straightforward without sourcing components separately. At just under 9 inches wide and 11.5 inches tall, it fits comfortably on a desk, shelf, or countertop.

The tank body is built from ultra-clear ¼-inch acrylic with curved edges and pedestal legs. Acrylic is stronger and more impact-resistant than standard glass at this thickness, and the ultra-clear formulation provides better optical clarity than standard acrylic or glass, with less color distortion when viewing the tank from the front or sides. The curved-edge design eliminates sharp corners, which also makes the tank safer to handle during maintenance and water changes.

The lighting system uses 28 LEDs with separate white and blue channels, both independently dimmable via touch controls on the microprocessor base. The blue channel allows for a moonlight or actinic effect independent of the white channel. The overflow system and integrated filtration keep hardware hidden inside the tank's rear chamber, maintaining a clean front-facing appearance.

Key Features:

  • Ultra-clear ¼-inch acrylic construction is stronger and more impact-resistant than glass at this size.
  • Curved edges and pedestal legs give the tank a finished, display-ready appearance.
  • 28-LED dimmable lamp with separate white and blue channels controlled via touch-pad microprocessor base.
  • Fully integrated filtration system housed inside the tank's rear chamber keeps equipment out of the display area.
  • DC powerhead with adjustable flow rate control allows flow to be dialed in for shrimp or Betta fish requirements.
  • Overflow system included.

Ideal For:

  • Freshwater shrimp keepers who want a clean, display-quality tank with built-in filtration sized appropriately for shrimp bioloads.
  • Betta fish setups where a compact, attractive single-fish aquarium is the priority.
  • Desktop or tabletop placements where a self-contained all-in-one unit is preferred over sourcing separate tank, filter, and light components.
  • Hobbyists setting up their first small freshwater aquarium who want everything included in one package.

Pro Tips:

  • Keep the flow rate low for shrimp. The DC powerhead's adjustable flow control is one of the IQ5's most useful features for shrimp keepers. Freshwater shrimp, particularly Neocaridina and Caridina species, prefer gentle flow. Setting the pump to its lowest effective flow rate reduces stress on shrimp and prevents small juveniles from being drawn into the intake.
  • Use the blue channel independently for a nighttime effect. The separate white and blue LED channels let the white light be turned off while the blue remains on at low intensity. This creates a moonlight effect that is easier on fish and shrimp in the evening and gives the tank a visually striking appearance after dark.
  • Acrylic scratches more easily than glass, so use the included cleaning cloth. The ultra-clear acrylic provides excellent optical clarity, but it is more susceptible to fine scratches from abrasive cleaning tools than glass. Using the Dymax IQ Synthetic Cleaning Cloth rather than a standard sponge or pad is the most practical way to maintain optical clarity over time.

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