Our take
GankPike's maker page names the black-premium kit SKU YG08RW-US-BK-PR and describes an eight-gallon curved-corner low-iron glass aquarium. The page gives a 1.5-gallon rear filtration area and 6.5-gallon front viewing area, plus dimensions and an equipment list. This one profile represents both the earlier YG08RW source row and record 985; their historical ASINs and exact black-marble bundle are not verified. The review compares documented form and contents without judging reef performance or suitability for specific livestock.
A shopper comparing a compact glass saltwater kit with a documented rear filtration area, skimmer, pump and LED who will verify the exact seller package..
It is not a ten-gallon-plus match or a documented separate-sump system. The historical black-marble package and Amazon ASIN mappings are unresolved, and the review does not establish stocking or reef suitability.
Pros & cons
What could work for you, and what to consider before buying.
What works in its favor
- The maker page names SKU YG08RW-US-BK-PR and identifies the low-iron glass construction.
- It lists an eight-gallon size and a separate rear-space/front-viewing split with dimensions.
- The page enumerates a pump, skimmer, LED, lid, pad and filter media for the black-premium kit.
What to weigh up
- The maker's eight-gallon size is below the finder's ten-gallon minimum.
- A rear filtration area is not evidence of a separate sump or a measured usable-water volume.
- Neither historical ASIN nor the frozen black-marble finish is mapped to this exact current maker SKU.
The key details
| Model covered | YG08RW |
|---|---|
| Listed Capacity | 8 gal listed; 1.5-gal rear area plus 6.5-gal front viewing area |
| Tank Construction | Curved-corner low-iron glass |
| Documented Package Feature | Pump, protein skimmer, LED, lid/pad and listed filter media |
Performance figures are manufacturer claims. Source checked October 9, 2026. Regional models and included accessories can differ.
What the features mean for you
One YG08RW profile covers both source records
The maker's black-premium page names SKU YG08RW-US-BK-PR and a curved-corner 8-gallon kit. The prior source row and record 985 both carry the YG08RW family clue, so they are treated as one model rather than two competing pages. The earlier frozen title calls its finish Black Marble, while the maker's current page calls the variant black; neither source proves that the historical ASINs point to this exact SKU. This profile therefore describes the maker-identified model and keeps the row-specific Amazon crosswalk open. Search results must be checked for the printed YG08RW code and package.
The capacity split explains the compact layout
The maker labels the system eight gallons and describes 1.5 gallons of rear filtration space alongside 6.5 gallons of front viewing space. Those are the page's stated areas, not a measurement of usable water after fill level or equipment displacement. The eight-gallon size excludes the model from ten-gallon-plus matches. The rear section distinguishes it from a bare glass tank, but it does not become a separate sump merely because it is behind the display. A shopper should confirm how the listed capacities are defined and allow for the actual waterline and installed media.
Low-iron glass and curved corners define the viewing form
GankPike calls the tank low-iron or ultra-clear glass and gives a 13.8 × 11.8 × 11.8-inch envelope. The curved-corner design and short footprint are visible buying differences from long rectangular tanks, while the glass designation qualifies it for flexible-capacity glass comparisons. The maker's transmission percentage is a marketing statement and is not treated as an independently measured clarity test. The source does not state filled weight, panel thickness, stand requirements or safe shelf load. Measure the current unit and confirm support requirements before planning a location; nominal gallons alone do not answer those fit questions.
The equipment list is more specific than a tank-only package
The maker lists an adjustable pump, protein skimmer, biochemical filter media, lid and pad with the black-premium kit. That gives buyers a clearer list than profiles where included equipment is unknown, but it does not specify pump flow, skimmer capacity, media replacement intervals, noise or filtration effectiveness. The rear system is described as a filtration area, not as a stand-alone sump package. Verify every part on a current seller page, especially if a search result uses a different finish or bundle. No heater is named in the saved page, and the review does not infer one from the saltwater positioning.
The LED has adjustable settings, not a measured output claim
The product page lists an aluminum-alloy LED with three color modes, five dimming levels and an auto-off timer. These controls let a shopper compare the kit's included lighting against a tank-only offer that would require a separate lamp. The source does not give a measured spectrum, PAR, wattage, service life, replacement part number or independently verified coral-growth result. Treat the modes as a listed package feature rather than proof of performance for a particular reef or planted setup. Confirm that the lamp and its power supply are included in the exact SKU before comparing packages.
How it appears in the finder
YG08RW appears when material and capacity are flexible and in glass-only paths, because the maker identifies low-iron glass. Its eight-gallon label excludes it from the hard ten-gallon minimum. It does not satisfy a sump-required answer: the cited page documents a rear filtration area, pump and skimmer, not a separate sump. The flexible result is a model comparison and does not imply that the volume or equipment is suitable for any particular marine species. That boundary keeps the useful package details visible while avoiding a care or performance claim the source cannot support.
Check model and finish before using the tagged search
The Amazon destination searches for GankPike YG08RW and carries buyershortlists-20. It does not point to either frozen ASIN B0BM8H1Z93 or B0C19P1QPB because neither is verified as a current exact offer. The old Black Marble wording is not reconciled to the maker's black-premium SKU. Compare the seller's printed model, finish, dimensions and component list before ordering. Current price, stock, seller condition, return terms, filled capacity, livestock limits and independent product performance are outside the available evidence.
What else to compare
For a source-listed five-gallon acrylic kit with a hinged hood and power filter, compare Koller PanaView AQ15005. For a larger glass all-in-one, compare the 20-gallon JBJ RL-20, whose rear filtration arrangement is also distinct from a listed sump.
Before you buy
What capacity does the maker list for YG08RW?
The maker labels the kit eight gallons and describes 1.5 gallons in the rear filtration area plus 6.5 gallons in the front viewing area. Those are listing figures, not measured operating volume.
Does the rear section count as a sump?
The page calls it rear filtration space. It does not identify a separate sump, so this profile does not satisfy a sump-required filter.
What is included in the black-premium kit?
The maker lists a pump, protein skimmer, LED lamp, lid and pad, biochemical sponges and ceramic rings. Confirm the exact seller box and SKU.
Is the frozen black-marble Amazon item verified?
No. The model-family evidence is saved, but neither historical ASIN nor the black-marble finish is crosswalked to the maker's current SKU.
Where can I check the current price?
Use the Amazon link for current offers. Check the exact model, seller, product condition, delivery, and return terms. This page does not display a live price or confirm stock.
Sources & review basis
We use the following manufacturer documentation for the product features above. Our suitability notes and buying advice are editorial judgments based on those features, not measured performance results.
- GankPike maker page, black premium kit SKU YG08RW-US-BK-PR ↗ — checked October 9, 2026.
- Maker page title/SKU at lines 3–13; listed volume split, dimensions, material and equipment at lines 18–23 ↗ — checked October 9, 2026.
The decision
YG08RW is a maker-identified eight-gallon curved-corner glass kit with rear filtration, pump, skimmer and adjustable LED. It is below ten gallons and not a documented sump system. Use one tagged model search for the family, and verify the exact SKU and black-marble/black-premium package before ordering.
Is it the right fit?
Check the exact model and today’s offers on Amazon.