Recommend a nice looking 10 gallon tank?

[MrFantastic74]

Hi everyone.
I have a Fluval Chi 5 gallon tank that is absolutely gorgeous. I have a fancy guppy and two endlers (all male), who have been thriving in there for about a year now. I would like to expand slightly to a 10 gallon tank and add a couple more guppies and some shrimp. Can anyone recommend a really nice looking tank setup that is not your standard run-of-the-mill looking aquarium? The Fluval Chi gets so many compliments, and I would like to maintain the same sort of chic, fancy look. The fish are pets, yes, but the tank is also a show piece.

The Chi has a cube shape to it. Unfortunately, I don't have the space for vertical expansion, so I can't simply do a bigger cube. I do , however, have some space for horizontal expansion for a tank with a longer width profile. I understand that longer widths are preferable for most fish anyway. Any suggestions on a fancy looking tank? Preferably, it would come as a kit with a strong enough filter (without too much turbulence) and decent light. Also, the less space occupied by accessories (lights, etc) on the top, the better; as I mentioned, I have limited vertical space in the spot.

Thanks in advance.

 

[Coursair]

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00DC...++aquarium&dpPl=1&dpID=31JnU9xc6BL&ref=plSrch

7.5g
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00IW...++aquarium&dpPl=1&dpID=31gb45wtG-L&ref=plSrch

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0069...++aquarium&dpPl=1&dpID=51QBCSti2GL&ref=plSrch

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B005X...n+aquarium&dpPl=1&dpID=51lHXw+MWLL&ref=plSrch

12Long
http://www.marinedepot.com/Mr._Aqua...Rectangular-Azoo-AZ1119-FIAQRA-AZ1123-vi.html

I have a rimless 10g with clip on LED





I started with an Aqueon basic 10g kit
and created this
http://youtu.be/aptmdICahvM

Rimless tanks evaporate faster, but they do look cool.


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[MrFantastic74]

Thanks! Rimless tanks do give me some nice options. The Chi is rimless, so it would continue the trend.

 

[MrFantastic74]

I'm thinking of getting a rimless tank and building from there. Can you recommend a good filter that is not ugly/obtrusive, and also quiet? What I like about the Chi is that the filter and light box actually add to the aesthetics.

What should I look for in terms of the LED lights?

In case I have jumpers, I want to add a mesh, glass or plastic cover. Are there any that are customizable?

 

[Coursair]

I use an Eheim Ecco canister. I swapped the tubes for clear ones and have custom plastic Lily pipes.

AquaClears aren't bad. Since I use a black background you don't see anything but the intake.


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[mPhish]

If you decide not to do rimless, the Marineland 10 gal is great.