First off, the unboxing experience felt like opening a luxury item—foam corners, meticulous Saran Wrap layers, and zero scratches. This tank isn’t just packed well; it’s *engineered* well.

The ultra-white glass? Game-changer. My cherry shrimp look like they’re floating in mid-air, with no greenish tint muddying their vibrant reds. The 45° mitered edges aren’t just sleek; they make silicone seams practically invisible, so the view is totally uninterrupted.

I set this up on my WFH desk, and the ‘levitating’ black foam mat base adds a minimalist vibe. Even my cat approves—she’s mesmerized by the shrimp darting through the epiphytes I attached to lava rock. Pro tip: Pair it with a low-flow sponge filter to keep tiny shrimp safe.

After a week, I accidentally bumped it while rearranging cables. Not a single leak. The 6mm glass thickness and factory water testing? Worth every penny. Only gripe? Now I want a second one for a terrarium side project.