The Glass Aqua Essentials Aquarium Starter Kit – 60U is a streamlined, pre-curated setup built around one of the most well-balanced and loved aquariums in the UNS lineup. Often considered an ideal size for all experience levels, the 60U offers enough space to create a wide range of immersive aquascaping styles while remaining manageable for many hobbyists.

Designed as a clean foundation for planted aquariums, this kit includes the core essentials needed before the personalization starts. Its balanced proportions make it easy to create dynamic layouts with defined foreground, midground and background zones.

Paired with a high-quality LED light and UNS Controsoil, it provides a reliable foundation for you to build from. Whether you’re starting your first planted aquarium or upgrading an existing system, the 60U offers scale, flexibility, and design potential.

Looking for full control over your setup? Explore our Build Your Own Bundle (BYOB) kits. This kit offers core essentials selected for you.

What this Kit is Best For
- Hobbyists ready for a more immersive planted aquarium
- Layered nature-style and Iwagumi aquascapes
- Aquascapers who want a quick and versatile starting point
- Display tanks for living spaces, offices, or shared spaces

What’s Included
- UNS 60U rimless glass aquarium
- Black leveling mat
- Twinstar LED aquarium light
- UNS Controsoil substrate
- Optional: UNS Delta 90 canister filter

This kit is designed as a flexible foundation rather than a fully complete system. The larger size of the 60U allows for more intricate layouts and a wider range of aquatic plant and livestock options, making it a popular choice for aquascapers looking to create a more developed, long-term display. From here, you can build out your aquascape with your choice of materials to match your goals.