First Wave
Discover the First Wave Aquarium Range
Bring the beauty of the ocean into your home with the First Wave Aquarium Collection – expertly designed all-in-one systems that make reef keeping and freshwater aquatics simple, stylish, and rewarding. Whether you’re just beginning your journey or upgrading your setup, these aquariums combine premium craftsmanship, advanced filtration, and energy-efficient components to deliver a thriving underwater world with ease.
First Wave Aquarium Set - 48L
The First Wave Aquarium Set is an elegant 48L glass tank that brings the beauty of aquatic life right into your home. Compact yet powerful, this set is designed to provide hobbyists with everything they need to create a thriving aquatic environment. Measuring 58.5 x 29.5 x 32.5cm, it fits seamlessly into any interior, while offering a complete filtration system, low-energy components, and simple setup for an easy introduction to reef keeping.
Key Features:
- Ideal First Step into Reef Aquariums: Perfect for beginners looking to create a stunning aquatic setup.
- Sleek Design with Compact Footprint: The compact size ensures it fits effortlessly into your living space without compromising on features.
- Built-in Multi-Stage Filtration System: Includes a fine pore filter pad, coarse pore filter sponge, ceramic bio-rings, and a multi-directional outlet to maintain optimal water quality with minimal effort.
- Low-Voltage DC Protein Skimmer: Effectively removes organic waste and micro bubbles, while ensuring a quiet operation for a serene aquarium experience.
- Low-Voltage LED Lighting: The integrated Reef-Ready LED system offers a natural light cycle (sunrise, daylight, sunset, moonlight blue), perfect for marine life. With 34 LEDs housed within a sleek, recessed unit, it provides brilliant, energy-efficient illumination.
- Easy Set-up & Maintenance: The First Wave Aquarium Set is designed for simple assembly and easy upkeep, making it the perfect choice for beginners.
What’s Included:
- 48L Aquarium tank with built-in filtration system
- Aquarium lid with feeding port
- Filtration system lid
- Low-voltage DC Reef-Ready LED
- Low Voltage DC Return Pump
- Low voltage PSU
- Fine pore filter pad
- Ceramic bio-ring pack
- 2 x Coarse pore filter sponges
- Multi-directional outlet
- Pipework and fittings
- Low Voltage DC Protein Skimmer
The First Wave Aquarium Set is the ideal way to start your journey into marine reef keeping. With everything you need to get started, it offers an easy, reliable, and energy-efficient solution for a stunning aquatic display.
First Wave Aquarium Set - 78L
First Wave 78L Aquarium – Compact, Complete, and Reef-Ready
Upgrade your aquarium setup with the First Wave 78L (21 US gal. / 17 UK gal.), a sleek, all-in-one solution designed for both beginner and experienced aquarists. With a powerful built-in filtration system and premium components, this tank ensures optimal water quality, ease of maintenance, and compatibility with reef environments.
What’s Included:
78L glass tank with integrated filtration
Lid with convenient feeding port
Filtration system lid
Low voltage DC reef-ready LED lighting (54 LEDs)
Low voltage DC return pump
Low voltage DC protein skimmer
Low voltage PSU
Multi-layer filtration media:
Fine pore filter pad
Activated carbon (media bag included)
Coarse pore filter sponges
Ceramic bio-rings (media bag included)
Multi-directional outlet
Complete pipework and fittings
Built-in Multi-Stage Filtration:
Fine Pore Filter Pad – Captures micro debris and air bubbles.
Activated Carbon – Reduces odours and discolouration.
Coarse Sponge – Provides mechanical and biological filtration.
Ceramic Bio-Rings – Promote healthy nitrifying bacteria for clean, stable water.
Perfect for reef or freshwater use, the First Wave 78L combines style, performance, and practicality in one compact system.
Accessory Kits – Complete Marine Aquarium Essentials
( Coming soon )
The First Wave 48 Accessory Kit provides a compact selection of essentials to start and maintain a healthy 48-litre marine aquarium. It includes reliable heating, natural-looking rockwork, coral substrate, and tools for accurate testing and salinity control. With acclimation equipment, reef-safe epoxy, premium sea salt, and an algae magnet, it creates a smooth foundation for a stable and visually appealing small reef setup.
The First Wave 78 Accessory Kit offers the same convenience but scaled for a 78-litre system. It features a more powerful heater, additional EcoReef rock, ample coral substrate, and precise monitoring tools to keep water parameters balanced. The included acclimation kit, epoxy, sea salt, and cleaning magnet make it a complete, ready-to-use package for building a larger and thriving marine environment.
Accessory Kits – Complete Marine Aquarium Essentials
First wave stands
The First Wave aquarium stands from TMC combine understated elegance with rugged functionality, designed specifically to support their matching display tanks.
The 78-litre version is available in a warm oak finish or a sleek black, each offering clean, minimalist lines that suit a variety of interiors. These stands are crafted to perfectly match the footprint of the First Wave tank and are engineered to bear the full load of a fully stocked aquarium, bringing together both style and safety in one unit.
Similarly, the 48-litre versions, in oak or black, deliver the same thoughtful design in a more compact form, making them ideal for smaller spaces or more delicate aquascapes. Whether you choose oak for a natural, homey feel or black for a modern, understated look, each stand provides a stable, tailored base that complements your aquarium setup beautifully.
First wave stands
Recommended species - Fish
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Tigrigobius multifasciatus -
Discordipinna griessingeri -
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Acanthemblemaria macrospilus -
Pseudochromis fridmani -
Assessor macneilli -
Pictichromis porphyrea -
Elacatinus oceanops -
Priolepis nocturna -
Trimma rubromaculatum -
Pseudocheilinops ataenia -
Assessor flavissimus -
Stonogobiops yasha -
Pictichromis paccagnellae
Recommended species - Invertebrates
Recommended species - Corals
Both the 78L Reef-Ready Aquarium and the 48L Aquarium Set feature:
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Elegant, Space-Saving Design – Sleek glass tanks that fit seamlessly into any living space.
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Complete Multi-Stage Filtration – Built-in systems with fine pore pads, coarse sponges, ceramic bio-rings, and activated carbon for crystal-clear water.
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Reef-Ready LED Lighting – Low-voltage, energy-efficient LEDs that recreate natural light cycles for marine life.
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Quiet, Efficient Operation – DC-powered pumps and protein skimmers designed for performance and tranquillity.
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Everything Included – From filtration media to return pumps, lids, and fittings, each set provides everything you need to get started.
Whether you choose the compact 48L set—ideal for first-time aquarists—or the larger 78L reef-ready system for a more expansive setup, the First Wave range ensures:
- Reliable performance
- Easy maintenance
- Stunning aquatic displays
Transform your space with the elegance of a living reef. With First Wave Aquariums, creating a healthy, vibrant underwater world has never been easier.
