First Wave 48L Aquarium System (TMC)

First Wave 48L Aquarium System (TMC)

What it is

The First Wave 48L Aquarium System is a compact marine aquarium designed for stable nano saltwater setups. With a 48-litre capacity, it provides a manageable footprint while maintaining enough water volume for proper marine biological stability.

This product is available in two variations:

• Tank Set – the complete aquarium system with core marine hardware.

• Starter Bundle – the aquarium system plus rock, sand, salt, test kits and essential setup items required to begin correctly.

Why we like it

Many nano tanks are simply too small to remain stable. At 48 litres, this system offers enough volume to support proper biological filtration while still keeping footprint and running costs low.

The Tank Set is ideal for hobbyists building their own system.

The Starter Bundle removes common beginner errors by including natural filtration media, quality test kits and the essentials required to cycle and maintain a marine aquarium properly. The bundle includes a livestock gift card so customers can choose their own fish once the system is ready.

It’s a structured, confident entry into marine fishkeeping — without cutting corners.

Variation 1 – Tank Set

Includes:

• TMC First Wave 48L Aquarium
• Integrated filtration system
• Return pump
• Lighting unit
• Protein skimmer
• Heater not included.

Variation 2 – Starter Bundle

Includes everything in the Tank Set, plus:

• 5 kg Natural Ocean Rock
• 5 kg Samoa Sand
• 10 kg Reef Salt (approximately 280–300 litres of mixed saltwater)
• TMC Therm 100W Heater
• Salifert Nitrate Test Kit
• Salifert Ammonia Test Kit
• Seachem Stability 100 ml
• Seachem CoralCrete 114 g (Purple)
• Seachem 8.5 cm Soft Net
• Vitalis Marine Pellet Food
• £45 Happy Reef Livestock Gift Card (redeemable in-store or online)