AWXZOM Small Nano Rimless Clear Glass Fish Tank 1.1 Gallon Review (2026)

Who this tiny tank fits

At 1.1 gallons and a footprint of 7.8 by 5.5 by 5.9 inches, this AWXZOM tank is sized for a desk, windowsill, or bookshelf rather than a stand. It suits hobbyists who want a miniature planted display of moss, a small anubias, or a handful of shrimp, or anyone testing a hardscape layout in miniature before committing to a bigger build. It is not a realistic long-term home for most fish, including bettas, since a volume this small offers very little buffer against temperature swings and waste buildup. Shrimp keepers and plant-only aquascapers get the most out of it, since those livestock and plants tolerate the tight footprint better than fish that need consistent swimming room and stable water chemistry.

What the glass and dimensions mean

The tank is rimless glass with no plastic frame around the top edge, which keeps sightlines clean for a miniature aquascape and lets light reach a small plant or moss layout without a rim casting a shadow. The product listing describes the glass as low iron, also called extra clear, which should give less of the faint green tint typical of standard soda-lime glass, though the title itself only says clear glass. At 7.8 by 5.5 by 5.9 inches, there is limited depth for layering hardscape, so most owners keep the layout simple, a single piece of small wood or stone plus moss or a carpet plant rather than a multi-level design. The small glass panels also mean the tank is light enough to move around without special equipment, unlike larger rimless builds.

Setting it up and living with it

Because the water volume is so small, parameters like temperature, pH and ammonia can shift quickly, so this tank rewards frequent small water changes and close attention rather than the more forgiving buffer a larger aquarium provides. Filtration in a tank this size is usually skipped in favor of hardy plants and light stocking, or a tiny sponge filter if livestock is present. Owners commonly use it as a low-commitment way to trial a hardscape idea, moss type, or plant combination before scaling the same concept up into a bigger tank. Evaporation is also faster relative to the total volume, so topping off water more often than with a standard aquarium is normal. Cleaning the small glass panels is quick given the compact size, though reaching into a tank this shallow and narrow with tools built for bigger aquariums can be awkward.

How it compares with other nano options

Against the LANDEN 36N and Ultum Nature Systems UNS 5N, both 5 gallon rimless low iron tanks, this AWXZOM model is far smaller and does not offer the crystal clarity those two provide, but it also costs less to fill with substrate, hardscape, and water. The JBJ Picotope, a 3 gallon curved glass kit, sits in between on volume and includes a filtration kit this AWXZOM tank does not, which matters if the plan involves livestock rather than plants only. For anyone who wants a tank they can actually stock with a shrimp colony or a small fish species down the line, moving up to a 3 or 5 gallon option gives noticeably more stability than staying at 1.1 gallons.

Verdict and who should size up

This tank earns its our score of 6.4 out of 10 as a genuinely tiny, low-cost way to add a miniature planted or shrimp-only display to a crowded desk or shelf, not as a starter fish tank. Choose it if the plan is moss, a single small plant, or a very light shrimp colony in a space where nothing larger fits. Size up to a 3 or 5 gallon rimless tank instead if the goal is to keep fish of any kind, since the water volume here is too small to buffer normal fluctuations in temperature and water chemistry, or if crystal clear low iron glass matters for the final look of the display.

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