ME My Tank 30 L Starter Set – Stylish Nano Aquarium Kit

The ME My Tank 30 L Starter Set is a complete, ready-to-run nano aquarium for anyone who wants a genuinely elegant small tank without piecing together filters, lights and accessories from five different brands. At 30 × 30 × 35 cm and 30 liters, it sits between "desktop nano" and "real aquascape" — big enough for a proper layout with hardscape and a mid-ground, small enough for a shelf, sideboard or office desk. Everything you need to get water in the tank is already in the box.

What Makes It Different

Most entry-level nano kits pair a plain glass box with a low-output clip light. This set is built the other way around: the tank has a rimless front panel bent from a single piece of glass, removing the visible seam you get on standard four-panel cubes and giving an uninterrupted view of the aquascape. The lighting isn't an afterthought either — instead of a generic white LED strip, you get the Chihiros Universal RGB Nano Lamp 20, an app-controlled light that can actually support live plants. Add a corner filter designed to stay visually out of the way, plus accessories that are normally sold separately, and the hardware quality matches the premium look of the tank.

Key Benefits

• Rimless, single-piece bent front glass for a clean, uninterrupted view of the aquascape
• 30 L capacity gives real layout flexibility — enough room for hardscape, mid-ground and a proper planted foreground
• Chihiros Universal RGB Nano Lamp 20 with Bluetooth app control, suitable for live plants
• Me Nano Clear 40 corner filter — compact, visually unobtrusive filtration built for small volumes
• Complete starter package: cover glass, safety mat and thermometer included, no separate purchases needed to get running
• Compact footprint that fits desks, shelves and small rooms while still reading as a "real" aquascape

Technical Specifications

• Dimensions: 30 × 30 × 35 cm (L × W × H)
• Volume: 30 liters
• Glass design: Rimless front panel, bent from a single piece of glass
• Filter: Me Nano Clear 40 corner filter
• Lighting: Chihiros Universal RGB Nano Lamp 20, 14 W, Bluetooth app control
• Included accessories: Cover glass, safety mat, Me Nano Thermometer
• Glass thickness: Manufacturer has not officially published this specification.
• Filter flow rate: Manufacturer has not officially published this specification.

Who Should Use This

This set is aimed at two overlapping groups. First, beginners who want to start with a planted or shrimp tank but don't want to guess which filter, light and accessories actually belong together — everything here is already matched and tested as a system. Second, experienced aquascapers who want a compact, well-specified nano tank for a desk or office setup without downgrading to weaker hardware just because the tank is small. It's also a strong choice specifically for shrimp keepers, since the 30 L volume gives more stable parameters than smaller nano cubes while the corner filter keeps flow gentle enough for shrimp colonies.

Getting Started

Set the aquarium on a flat, level surface with the included safety mat directly underneath the glass. Rinse hardscape and substrate before adding them, then fill slowly using a plate to avoid disturbing your layout. Install the corner filter as intended, and pair the Chihiros lamp with the My Chihiros app before powering it on so you can set a proper schedule from day one instead of running default settings. Let the tank cycle before adding livestock; the included thermometer makes it easy to confirm stable temperature throughout.

Expert Tip

Don't run the Chihiros lamp at full intensity from the first day, even though it's tempting on a brand-new tank. A 30 L nano cube has very little water volume to buffer mistakes, so high light with no plant mass yet established is one of the fastest ways to trigger an algae bloom before your tank has even cycled. Start at 40–50% intensity in the app, add fast-growing stem plants early to compete for nutrients, and only increase light as plant mass builds up.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this aquarium suitable for a planted tank, or just for fish?

It's built with planted setups in mind. The RGB lamp provides enough intensity for a wide range of low- to medium-light plants, and the 30 L volume leaves room for a real substrate and hardscape layout.

Can I control the light without buying anything extra?

Yes. The Chihiros Universal RGB Nano Lamp 20 connects via Bluetooth to the free My Chihiros app, where you can set schedules and adjust intensity — no additional controller needed.

Is this set good for shrimp specifically?

Yes, it's a popular choice for shrimp keeping. The 30 L volume is more forgiving than smaller nano cubes for parameter stability, and the corner filter's flow is gentle enough not to stress shrimp, provided you keep an eye on intake flow as usual.

What's the difference between this 30 L version and the 20 L version?

The 30 L version gives more room for a complex aquascape and more stable water parameters, while the 20 L version suits tighter spaces like a small desk.

Do I still need to buy CO2 and fertilizer separately?

Yes — this set covers the tank, filtration, lighting and basic accessories, but CO2 injection and liquid fertilizers are sold separately since not every setup needs them. See the recommendations below for nano-sized options that fit this tank.

Pairs Well With

• 2HR Aquarist APT Start — a substrate enricher with active starter bacteria, ideal for getting a new tank like this one cycled and biologically stable faster.
• Chihiros CO₂ Diffuser Mate Tiny — an ultra-fine ceramic diffuser sized correctly for nano volumes, for anyone who wants to add pressurized CO2 to support faster plant growth.
• MasterLine All In One Boost — a complete macro and micronutrient liquid fertilizer to keep plants healthy once the tank is established, available in small bottle sizes that suit a 30 L volume.