Description
TMC First Wave 48L Aquarium Set
The TMC First Wave 48L Aquarium Set is a complete all-in-one marine aquarium system designed to make reef keeping simple, compact, and beginner-friendly. With integrated filtration, lighting, and protein skimming built directly into the system, it provides everything needed to start a stable nano reef without sourcing additional equipment.
This 48-litre setup is ideal for small marine displays, offering a clean, modern design that fits easily into home or office spaces while delivering professional-grade functionality.
Features & Benefits:
- All-in-one marine system – includes tank, filtration, lighting, and protein skimmer
- Built-in multi-stage filtration – mechanical and biological filtration for stable water quality
- Reef-ready LED lighting – supports marine fish and coral with a natural light cycle
- Integrated protein skimmer – helps remove dissolved organic waste for cleaner water
- Compact footprint – ideal for nano reef setups and smaller spaces
- Low-voltage components – energy-efficient and safe operation
System Overview:
The filtration chamber combines sponge filtration, ceramic bio-media, and directional flow to maintain water clarity and stability. The integrated skimmer helps control nutrient levels, reducing maintenance while improving long-term water quality. The LED lighting system provides a full day/night cycle, enhancing both livestock health and visual appeal.
Specifications:
- Capacity: 48 litres
- Dimensions: 58.5 × 29.5 × 32.5 cm
- System type: All-in-one marine aquarium
- Lighting: Reef-ready LED with day/night cycle
- Filtration: Multi-stage built-in system + protein skimmer
Ideal For:
Beginners entering marine reef keeping, or experienced aquarists looking for a compact, low-maintenance display system.
Click & Collect
Livestock will only be bagged once you arrive, or if you contact us in advance to request it ready beforehand.
Local Delivery
Order anything from our in-store range and have it delivered right to you.
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Minimum spend: £50
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Delivery from £15 - £30
- Range 0-25 miles from store
Distances are measured “as the crow flies”, not by road.
Once your order is placed, we’ll be in touch to arrange a suitable delivery date and time.
Please note, delivery may take a little longer as we often group orders together to build an efficient delivery run.
Important: If you’re ordering a large aquarium, please ensure someone is available to help unload the van on arrival.
Dry Goods Delivery
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DX Express: 1 working day, same-day dispatch before noon 0-75kg
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Express Pallet: 1–3 working days 75-500kg
If you'd like to add more items to an existing order that hasn't yet been dispatched, please place a Click & Collect order and leave a note asking us to combine the orders.
Please note: We currently only dispatch parcels Wednesday to Friday.
Pre-Order
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Livestock Delivery
Thursday Delivery – £24
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Dispatched Wednesday afternoon
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Delivered Thursday before 1pm
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Order by Wednesday 12 noon
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Minimum spend: £50
Friday Delivery – £24
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Dispatched Thursday afternoon
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Delivered Friday before 1pm
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Order by Thursday 12 noon
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Minimum spend: £50
Saturday Delivery – £29
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Dispatched Friday afternoon
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Delivered Saturday before 1pm
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Order by Friday 12 noon
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Minimum spend: £50
📦 Want to Add to an Existing Order?
No problem! Just place a Click & Collect order and leave a note asking us to link it with your original one (as long as it hasn’t been dispatched yet).
🛒 Dry Goods Now Included!
You can now include dry goods in your livestock delivery – perfect for topping up supplies in one go.
❄️ Please note: We can’t send frozen food with livestock – please order frozen items separately.
⚠️ Delivery Exclusions
Unfortunately, we’re unable to deliver livestock to the following postcodes:
Scotland & Isles:
AB30–AB56, DD8–DD10, DG3–DG9, DG12–DG14, FK17–FK21, KA18–KA19, KA26–KA30, PA20–PA38, PA80, PH3–PH40
Cornwall Isles: TR21–TR25
All of the following postcodes are excluded:
BT, HS, IM, IV, JE, KW
Plus Channel Islands and Shetland Islands
Payment & Security
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