UNS 5S - 2.5 Gallon Ultra Clear Rimless Aquarium

Product Overview

The UNS 5S is a 2.5-gallon shallow nano rimless aquarium engineered to maximize your creative footprint in a compact space. Belonging to the specialized "S" (Shallow) series, this low-profile tank prioritizes a wide horizontal area over vertical height. The 5S creates a borderless window ideal for Iwagumi layouts, top-down pond scapes, and hybrid paludariums with emergent plant growth.

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.
  
• 4.72-Inch Shallow Profile: Maximizes PAR light penetration to easily grow demanding carpet plants while offering an immersive top-down viewing experience.
• Golden Ratio Depth: Generous front-to-back depth provides essential room for hardscape perspective and plant layering in a nano footprint.
• Acoustic Leveling Mat Included: Pre-cut dense foam mat cushions the bottom panel, absorbs micro-vibrations, and prevents structural stress cracks.

Model Specifications

What's Included

• 1x UNS 5S Ultra Clear Rimless Glass Aquarium
• 1x Pre-Cut Black Foam Leveling Mat

Hassle-Free Guaranteed Tank Delivery

We guarantee the safe arrival of every aquarium. In the unlikely event that your tank arrives damaged during transit, we will immediately ship a replacement at no additional cost. Please retain all original shipping packaging and take clear photos of the damaged tank inside its box so our team can process your claim immediately.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Why choose a shallow (5S) nano tank over a standard cube?

Shallow tanks prioritize horizontal footprint over vertical height. This offers unmatched light penetration for demanding carpet plants, allows wood and plants to grow above the waterline, and provides a unique "pond-style" top-down perspective.

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

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