WIO AquaVistas Shallow Pro are handcrafted aquariums created for aquascapers who want to think big. With wider footprints, greater front-to-back depth, and low panoramic proportions, they provide a vast stage for immersive underwater landscapes and surface interaction.

These formats are designed to let hardscape compositions breathe: stones feel monumental, valleys stretch further, and reflections at the waterline become part of the design itself. Perfect for contest layouts, public display tanks, or ambitious home aquascapes, Shallow Pro tanks offer professional-grade proportions trusted by advanced creators.

Handcrafted in Spain from extra-optic, low-iron glass, each tank features invisible silicone seams and clean edges for flawless clarity. The integrated 2 cm cushion bonded to the base provides discreet protection and stability, so you can focus on creating without compromise.

Best for advanced and pro aquascapers who want expansive canvases to achieve depth, balance, and contest-level impact.

Why Choose AquaVistas Shallow Pro?

• Professional Proportions: Wide, panoramic, and low for ambitious aquascapes
• Extra Perspective: Greater front-to-back space enhances depth and layering
• Extra-Optic Glass: Ultra-clear, low-iron panels for true colors and textures
• Integrated Base Cushion: 2 cm protective mat bonded to the glass
• Contest-Ready: Large sizes and balanced ratios for professional layouts
• Handcrafted in Spain: Built by artisans with invisible finishing

• Key Points

  • Format: Shallow Pro — wide, panoramic, contest-ready aquariums
  • Sizes & Specs:
    • 60FP — 60×35×22 cm (23.6"x13.8"x8.7") | 5 mm glass | 12 gal
    • 80FP — 80×45×25 cm (31.5"x17.7"x9.8") | 6/8 mm glass | 24 gal
    • 100FP — 100×50×28 cm (39.4"x19.7"x11.0) | 6/8 mm glass | 37 gal
  • Glass Type: Extra-optic, low-iron, ultra-clear
  • Design: Pure lines, invisible silicone, hand-polished edges
  • Integrated Mat: 2 cm perimeter cushion bonded to base glass
  • Results: Panoramic layouts with dramatic perspective and reflection effects
  • Versatile: Contest aquascapes, planted showcases, large biotopes
  • Safety: Inert and aquarium-safe
  • Packaging: Printed cardboard
  • Origin: Handcrafted in Spain
  • Care Level: Intermediate → Pro
  • Why choose this: Choose Shallow Pro when you want panoramic, professional-grade aquascapes with maximum space and impact.

• Usage

  • Placement: Use on a perfectly level surface or WIO Woody cabinet.
  • Lighting: Install strong, wide-coverage lighting to highlight panoramic depth.
  • Filtration: Choose oversized filtration to guarantee circulation across width and depth.
  • Substrate: Build slopes and layering to exaggerate perspective and balance.
  • Hardscape: Compose with large stones or driftwood to dominate the wide format.
  • Planting: Mix carpeting plants with tall backgrounds; play with surface-emergent species.
  • Fill & Start: Add water gently over a plate; activate filter and CO₂.
  • Cycle: Perform frequent water changes during early weeks; stabilize biology.

   

  Pro Tip: Use water surface reflections as part of your design—Shallow Pro formats maximize this artistic effect.