RS480A Moulded tank (Only tank )

The RS480A is a moulded rectangular aquarium from RS Electrical, measuring 48 × 24 × 43cm, sold as a more complete kit than a bare tank -- the listing specifies it comes with a top (lid), light, and filter included, making it closer to an all-in-one starter aquarium than a tank you have to fully equip yourself.

RS Electrical is a brand recognised in the Indian aquarium hobby market for entry-to-mid level tank kits and equipment (their heaters and filters appear elsewhere in this catalogue) -- the moulded construction and included accessories position this as a practical, ready-to-stock option for someone setting up their first proper aquarium rather than a nano tank.

The rectangular proportions (wider and longer than they are tall) are a classic, versatile aquarium shape that suits most community fish well and gives good horizontal swimming space, which many fish species make more use of than vertical height.

Because the top, light, and filter are bundled, this is meant to get a new tank running with comparatively little separate shopping -- though the included filter and light are typically entry-level units matched to the tank's size rather than premium components.

Buying a kit like this rather than assembling components separately trades some flexibility (you're using whatever filter/light the manufacturer bundled) for convenience and typically a lower combined price than buying each part individually -- a reasonable trade-off for a first tank, with room to upgrade individual components later as you learn what you want from the hobby.

At 48 × 24 × 43cm, this tank holds roughly 49.5 litres gross (48 × 24 × 43 ÷ 1000) -- a genuinely usable mid-small community tank size once substrate and water-level headroom are factored in, suitable for a modest group of small community fish, a single centrepiece fish with tankmates, or a light planted setup.

The included light and filter both need mains power -- check you have a socket within comfortable cable reach of wherever the tank sits. Since a heater is NOT mentioned as included, budget separately for one if you're keeping tropical fish in a cooler room; a 75-100W heater is typically appropriate for a tank this size.

Filled, expect this tank to weigh roughly 50-55kg with water, substrate, and decor -- it needs a solid, level, properly weight-rated stand or surface. Keep it out of direct sunlight, which will accelerate algae growth even with a bundled light and filter running.

Even with the included filter, cycle the tank (run it for one to two weeks, ideally seeded with a bacterial starter or established media) before stocking, and add fish gradually rather than all at once.

Test the included filter and light before fully committing to the setup -- run them for a day or two with just water in the tank to confirm both work as expected, since it's much easier to address a faulty included component early than after the tank is fully stocked with fish.

Running the RS480A kit well long-term:

• Placement: level, weight-rated stand, out of direct sunlight, near a power socket for the light and filter
• Cycling: 1-2 weeks before stocking, then add fish gradually over several weeks
• Water changes: roughly 20-25% weekly for typical stocking at this volume
• Included filter: rinse media periodically in removed tank water (never tap water) rather than replacing it outright each time, to preserve the bacteria colony
• Included light: run on a consistent daily schedule (a simple plug timer helps), and keep the housing dry and free of mineral splash buildup
• Substrate: 3-5cm typical, rinsed thoroughly before adding
• Heater (once added): position it near the filter outflow for even heat distribution, and never let it operate out of water
• Water testing: keep ammonia/nitrite/pH test kits on hand, especially useful during the first month of cycling
• Filter media: avoid replacing all filter media at once even when it looks worn -- stagger replacement so the bacteria colony isn't wiped out in one go
• Glass/panel cleaning: a soft aquarium-safe algae pad or scraper on a weekly rotation keeps the viewing panel clear without scratching, particularly important on the front pane where light passes through the bundled fixture

As an included-equipment kit, the RS480A is designed to get a community tank running with minimal separate purchases -- just remember it still needs a heater added if you're keeping tropical fish.