Next Wave 85 Aquarium Set

Next Wave 85 Peninsula Aquarium System

What it is

The Next Wave 85 Peninsula is an 85-litre marine aquarium system designed for compact reef or fish-focused setups where presentation and stability both matter.

The peninsula layout allows viewing from three sides, making it ideal for room dividers, counters or end-of-run displays. With increased water volume compared to smaller nano systems, it offers improved chemical stability and greater aquascaping flexibility.

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 equipment required to begin properly.

Why we like it

At 85 litres, this system provides noticeably greater stability than entry-level nanos. More water volume means:

• Slower parameter swings
• Improved temperature stability
• More forgiving cycling
• Greater livestock flexibility
• Stronger aquascaping presence
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The peninsula design adds real visual impact and allows for modern, open scapes with directional flow.

The Starter Bundle mirrors the structure of the 78L system, removing common beginner mistakes by including proper biological media, reliable test kits and essential consumables. Instead of shipping livestock, the bundle includes a livestock gift card so customers can select fish once the system is mature and stable.

Variation 1 – Tank Set

Includes:

• Next Wave 85 Peninsula Aquarium (38 × 56 × 40 cm)
• AquaRay P2 Lighting Unit
• Reef Pump 500 Fixed Flow DC Return Pump
• Integrated Air-Driven Protein Skimmer
• Filtration Media
• 2 Interchangeable Outlet Nozzles
• Pipework and Fittings
• Heater and air pump not included.

Variation 2 – Starter Bundle

• Includes everything in the Tank Set, plus:
• Hugo Kamishi 100W Heater
• Hugo Kamishi Samoa Sand 5kg
• 7 kg Natural Ocean Rock
• 10 kg Reef Salt (approximately 280–300 litres of mixed saltwater)
• Salifert Ammonia Test Kit
• Salifert Nitrate Test Kit
• Seachem Stability 100ml
• Seachem CoralCrete
• Seachem Fish Net 13cm
• Vitalis Marine Pellet Food
• Happy Reef Livestock Gift Card (redeemable in-store or online)