IceCap All-In-One Aquarium, 45-Gallon
SKU: IC-AIO45G
MSRP: $ 583,26
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- Optically Pure Low-Iron Glass: Assembled using highly polished 8mm low-iron glass panels (8mm) to optimize light transmission and ensure true-to-life coral color rendition.
- Three-Stage Rear Filtration Wall: Spacious back-compartment baffle grid isolates and conceals all filtration hardware, keeping your main aquascape clutter-free.
- High-Circulation Return Utility Pump: Bundled with an energy-efficient ~475 GPH submersible pump (~1800 LPH) that provides optimal turnover rates for delicate reef inhabitants.
- Dual Return Flare Outlets: Features a split return design with dual directional flare nozzles to spread velocity and create random, widespread water movement patterns.
- Pre-Installed Shock-Absorbing Base: Features a factory-bonded, self-leveling foam mat on the bottom glass pane to relieve structural stress and protect table surfaces.
- Panoramic Shallow Rimless Architecture: Clean, wide, open-top profile delivers expansive aquascaping surface area, perfect for mixed reefs or shallow marine environments.
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IceCap 45 Gallon All-In-One Rimless Glass Aquarium
The IceCap 45 Gallon Panoramic AIO Rimless Low-Iron Glass Aquarium (SKU: IC-AIO45G) is an authentic, high-performance medium aquatic ecosystem distributed by CoralVue to blend elegant minimalist design with complete multi-stage filtration. Standard home aquariums often rely on bulky, hang-on-back power filters or complicated external canister hoses that crowd your viewing angles, create splash noise, and leak raw saltwater over time. The IC-AIO45G bypasses these structural hassles entirely by embedding a comprehensive three-chamber filtration matrix directly behind a sleek black acrylic partition wall. This lets freshwater aquarists and reef hobbyists run top-tier support equipment like heaters, chemical media, auto top-offs, or skimmers completely out of sight.
The front and side viewing faces of this hand-crafted tank are cut from ultra-clear 8mm low-iron glass panels. Unlike standard glass sheets that contain high levels of iron oxide—which tints your view with a heavy green haze—low-iron glass remains visually invisible, ensuring your fish, corals, and aquascaping rocks are displayed in crisp clarity. Water movement is driven by the included ~475 GPH submersible utility pump, cycling your entire water volume nearly 8 times per hour through a high-efficiency directional flare nozzle. Outfitted with a drop-in 200-micron mechanical mesh filter sock, the IceCap 45G tank provides a reliable, easily managed foundation for complex community tanks, heavy freshwater planted scapes, or targeted micro reef biomes.
Key Features:
Spacious Tailored Multi-Chambers: Deep rear channels provide ample workspace to seamlessly upgrade to specialized drop-in mechanical rollers, media reactors, or nano skimmers (like the IceCap AIO-120 or AIO-240).
Blackout Internal Partition Mask: High-density black acrylic baffle plate blocks internal light leakage into the back chambers, preventing unwanted algae growth over your pump housing.
Directional Flow Adjustability: Multi-jointed locator flare nozzle lets you pivot your return water path precisely toward the surface or your rock work to eliminate stagnant dead zones.
Note: This self-contained nano aquarium includes the rimless low-iron glass tank frame, a pre-installed self-leveling bottom pad, the submersible return pump with integrated plumbing fittings, and a 200-micron mesh filter sock. Light fixtures and cabinet stands are sold separately.
What’s Included:
(1) IceCap 45 Gallon Rimless Low-Iron Glass Panoramic Aquarium Tank
(1) High-Efficiency ~475 GPH (1800 LPH) Submersible Return Water Pump
(1) Pre-Assembled Split Return Plumbing Assembly with Dual Adjustable Flare Jet Nozzles
(2) Drop-In Mechanical Pre-Filter Socks
(1) Factory-Bonded Protective Bottom Foam Self-Leveling Base Mat
Technical Specs:
Official Manufacturing Title: IceCap 45 Gallon Panoramic AIO Rimless Glass Aquarium
SKU / Factory Part Identifier: IC-AIO45G
Total Exterior Dimensions: 36.2 Inches x 18.3 Inches x 16 Inches (92.00 cm x 46.50 cm x 40.64 cm)
Structural Glass Thickness Configuration: 8mm Pure Low-Iron Glass Panels
Filtration Wall Configuration: Expanded Three-Stage Internal Over-Under Baffle Array
Primary System Water Volume Capacity: 45 Standard Liquid Gallons (170 Liters)
Warranty
CoralVue, Inc. hereby guarantees this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of:
- 1 Year
Warranty is activated on the date of purchase.
This Standard Limited Warranty applies and is limited as follows:
- To the product only as long as it remains in the possession of the original purchaser.
- To the product that has not been subject to accident, misuse or abuse.
- To the product that has not been modified, altered, defaced, or had repairs made or attempted by other than CoralVue, Inc.
- That CoralVue be immediately notified in writing within ten (10) days of first knowledge of defect by owner or his agent.
- That CoralVue, Inc. shall be given first opportunity to make any repairs, replacements or corrections to the defective construction within a reasonable period of time.
- Under no circumstances shall CoralVue and/or the Manufacturer be liable by virtue of this warranty or otherwise for damage to any person or property whatsoever for any special, indirect, secondary or consequential damages of any nature however arising out of the use or inability to use because of the product defect.
- Carefully unpack the IC-AIO45G tank on a completely flat surface, checking that all rear chambers are clear of cardboard shipping packing.
- Slide the included return pump outlet line over the main Y-split barb fitting on the pre-installed back plumbing bulkhead wall, seating the pump flat against the floor of the designated return chamber.
- Seat the mechanical pre-filter socks straight into the matching circular cutout rings directly under the main overflow surface skim teeth.
- Position the aquarium in its final location on a dedicated, level, aquarium-rated cabinet stand (such as the matching IC-AIO45-BCAB or IC-AIO45-WCAB). Warning: Glass aquariums filled with water weigh over 450 lbs and must never be placed on generic home desks or dressers.
- Fill the display section with your prepared sand, rock layouts, and mixed water until the water line overflows back into the rear chambers and settles halfway up the pump room glass wall.
- Create a safety drip loop with the pump’s power cord outside the stand, plug the line into a grounded GFCI wall outlet, and monitor the rear chambers for smooth, bubble-free water transit.
Pro Tips:
- Never Turn On or Cycle Your Return Pump While the Rear Chambers Are Dry. Submersible aquarium utility pumps rely completely on the passing water column to lubricate their internal ceramic shafts and cool their magnetic impellers. If you plug in the return pump while the rear chamber is dry, the internal friction will rapidly overheat the plastic housing, causing permanent motor seize or wire shorting within seconds. Always fill both the main viewing area and the rear filtration zones with water before applying power to the system.
- Rinse the Mechanical Filter Socks at Least Twice a Week under Fresh Water. Because a 45-gallon tank holds a relatively concentrated volume of water compared to massive commercial systems, trapped food particles and organic fish waste caught inside your mesh filter socks will decay quickly. If left uncleaned, this waste breaks down rapidly, spiking your nitrate and phosphate readings. To prevent nuisance hair algae outbreaks, pull the filter socks out every 3 to 4 days, flip them inside out under a warm kitchen sink tap to flush out the debris, and pop them back into place.
- Use the Main Middle Filter Chamber for Your Heater and Auto Top-Off Sensors. When organizing your rear support gear, place your glass heater element and automatic top-off (ATO) water level sensors directly inside the center mechanical/skimmer chamber. The water level inside the overflow and center chambers remains fixed due to the glass baffle layout, while the water level in the return pump room drops continuously due to everyday room evaporation. Placing your heater or sensors in the center chamber protects your heating element from running dry and prevents your ATO from accidentally dumping too much freshwater into the tank.