UNS 5T - 5.8 Gallon Ultra Clear Rimless Aquarium

Product Overview

The UNS 5T 5.8‑gallon ultra‑clear rimless aquarium belongs to the T Series, offering a taller profile instead of a wide footprint. This vertical layout suits jungle‑style nano scapes, forest‑inspired designs, and Wabi‑Kusa arrangements where plants and hardscape rise above the waterline. Built from 91%‑clarity Diamant low‑iron glass with 45° mitered edges, it provides a clear, distortion‑free view of the aquascape.

Key Features & Benefits

• 91% Diamant Ultra-Clear Glass: Premium low-iron glass eliminates the green tint found in standard aquariums for true-to-life color accuracy.
  
• 45° Mitered Edges & German Silicone: Precision-cut 45-degree mitered joints double the bonding surface area for high-performance German clear silicone, forming stronger seams.
• Elevated Vertical Proportions: The tall height provides essential vertical room for tall stem plants, soaring spiderwood pillars, and emergent plant growth above the waterline.
• Golden Ratio Depth: Designed around classic aesthetic proportions to provide additional front-to-back depth (8.66"), giving layouts essential breathing room for hardscape perspective and plant layering in a nano footprint.
• Signature Laser-Etched Branding: Features a clean, laser-etched UNS logo in the glass corner for an authentic, museum-quality finish that will not peel or fade.
• Acoustic Leveling Mat Included: Includes a pre-cut dense foam leveling mat to absorb micro-vibrations, level minor surface imperfections, and prevent structural stress cracks.

Model Dimensions & Specifications

What's Included

• 1x UNS 5T Ultra Clear Rimless Glass Aquarium
• 1x Custom-Fit Black Foam Leveling Mat

Hassle-Free Guaranteed Tank Delivery

We always guarantee safe delivery of our tanks. In the unlikely event that your tank arrives damaged or broken by the carrier, we will immediately ship out a replacement at no additional cost to you. Please send photos of the damaged tank in its original shipping box so that we can file a claim with UPS on your behalf. Please allow an additional 2-3 business days in case of potential logistical delays.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Why select a tall (5T) nano aquarium over a standard flat or cube tank?

Tall aquariums provide vertical space that standard desktop tanks lack. The 11.02" height allows aquascapers to plant tall stem species like Rotala or Vallisneria, build dramatic vertical rock pillars, or create emergent Wabi-Kusa layouts where hardscape extends beyond the waterline.

2. Why is a leveling mat necessary for rimless aquariums?

Because rimless glass tanks rest directly on their bottom panel without a raised plastic perimeter frame, even microscopic debris or sand grains on a stand can create concentrated stress points. The included dense foam mat absorbs vibrations and distributes weight evenly across the entire footprint to prevent glass stress cracks.

3. Can I use a glass lid on the tank?

Yes. Ultum Nature Systems offers precision-cut glass lids (available in Lid + Clip or Flush Fit options) to minimize evaporation and prevent livestock from jumping out.