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Monday, November 17, 2014

Marina Hose Brush

Marina Hose BrushI have used this on both fluval 404 and a 204 lines. It is easy to use, and you will be amazed at the gunk you flush out. I run the brush through, then run some water through the filter in my sink.

Once I detached the hoses, but that was such a pain, I didn't do that again.

I'd highly recommend this if you have fluval filters. AND, I'm sure it will work on other canister filter tubing as well.

I can't really tell if water flow is better after cleaning out the tubing, but I'm sure it is improved as well, and that can only be good for both the tank and the canister filter.

I've owned a hydration pack for years and the knew the hose was getting dirty. This brush, although softer than I hoped, works very well to clean out the dirt/gunk buildup inside the hose. It's not long enough to completely push through, so you'll have to go from both sides.

I've only used it once, but it seems sturdy enough for repeated use over years. Hopefully the plastic cord doesn't crack/break

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I was a bit skeptical about this product at first but all doubts were removed as soon as I used the brush. I cleaned out my aquarium hoses and filter head and now water is once again flowing through my system beautifully. The reason why I gave this item a 4 out of 5 was because the brush wires are wrapped around a metal head which cannot go around sharp corners. I was still able to get into every nook and cranny so I will definitely be buying another one of these in the future.

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For the past few years I have been using a Fluval cleaning brush to clean the tube hoses for my canister filters.

When it comes to cleaning these hoses this brush works well.

I have also used it to clean the straight parts of the intake tubes on my power filters. However, I was looking for a tube cleaning brush that would be able to reach into the 90 degree angles of the U-portion of these tubes, which is next to impossible to clean.

I thought this brush would be able to do so, however, the metal wire which contains the brush bristles is too long

to make the 90 degree turn.

So I am still searching for a tube cleaning brush which can travel through 90 degree angles.

For the money, this is a nice cleaning brush.

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This brush does what it is supposed to do, snake it's way through a fish hose to clean out the gunk. Sure, it does that, but this product could be better

There are barely any bristles on the brush. This means I have to go back in and out often to get a good scrubbing.

Unwinding the body (the white plastic part) is a pain and since it keeps wanting to go back to it's default shape, it is a pain to feed this through a hose

I found that the body would bend often and instead of the brush continuing down the hose, the body was just bending into the house and the brush wasn't moving. Taking it out some and trying again eventually worked.

Honestly, I haven't seen anything that is quite like this. If anyone knows of a similar product that is better be sure to comment. But for now, it does what it needs to do but it takes some work to get there.

Monday, November 10, 2014

Nutrafin Carbonate and General Hardness Test Kit for Aquarium

Nutrafin Carbonate and General Hardness Test Kit for AquariumIn setting up a new freshwater planted aquarium, I needed to know and track my water quality parameters closely to make sure everything is establishing correctly. I had a very old GH test from Aquarium Pharmaceuticals that no longer worked so I needed to replace it. I initially bought the Elos GH test kit thinking it would be a "win-win" -new test kit that uses non-toxic reagents. But it didn't work. Frustrated, I asked other people in an online aquarium forum which GH test kit they used. They recommended the Nutrafin kit. And guess what? THIS KIT WORKS. Bonus: It's easy to distinguish the color change that this kit uses; that isn't the case with many GH test kits (I'm looking at you, AP!). Definitely worth the money spent, because I now have a handle on how often I need to change my tank's water, and how much of my GH additive to use each time. Save yourself time and money: if you need a GH test kit, get this one.

I got this recently to test my KH/GH for my shrimp tanks. It was easy to use and understand. Would buy this again in the future.

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Monday, October 13, 2014

Zilla 11596 8-1/2-Inch Premium Reflector Dome For Up to 150-Watt Bulbs, Black

Zilla 11596 8-1/2-Inch Premium Reflector Dome For Up to 150-Watt Bulbs, BlackDoes the job, and withstands high heat and humidity. Works for my water dragons, and for my bearded dragon. Love the product and will buy and reccomend again.

Great item and cheaper than buying in town. This is just what I needed. Dome won't burn up with the excessive heat of reptile bulbs.

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Very good product have had and used this product for a couple months now and holds up strong and is on everyday for about 18hrs. Would buy again if need be but it seems very soild

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Bought the lamp, was working terrific even though the wire close to the lamp would get so hot that it would get a bit squishy, then all of a sudden 5 months later it has broke and will not turn on at all, will have to send back due to 1 year warranty.

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Wednesday, July 23, 2014

Fluval Ceramic 88g-CO2 Diffuser - 3.1 Ounces

Fluval Ceramic 88g-CO2 Diffuser - 3.1 OuncesI have been keeping planted tanks for a long time. I recently set up a DIY CO2 generator for my tank and had used this diffuser in the past in a similar setup. I ordered another for my latest planted tank.

You do not need to have commercial tanks of CO2, a fancy regulator, or an expensive setup in order to have lush CO2-assisted growth. I use an old Gatorade bottle, some black airline tubing, and this diffuser. I wasn't going to get a bulbble counter but it was so cheap on Amazon that I went ahead and ordered Fluva's bubble counter as well. It provides another piece of equipment that prevents the tank from leaking back out the tubing onto the floor and allows you to see if your generator is still producing gas.

For a DIY CO2 generator:

1. Gatorade or other thick plastic bottle. Many people recommend 2-Liters. I think these are too big.

2. Fleischmann's Active Yeast, or some other baker's yeast. Not the Fast Rise kind

3. Airline tubing. CO2 tubing is really expensive and since you are generating your own CO2 for pennies, don't worry too much about gas escaping.

4. Check valve. Very important.

5. Plastic inline connectors for tubing

6. Bubble Counter (or not)

7. Diffuser

8. Silicone (if needed)

Drill hole in lid of platic bottle. Affix plastic inline connector INSIDE the bottle with one side pointing down into the bottle and the other pointing up out of the lid. (if necessary, you can use silicone to get an airtight seal) Attach a small length of airline tubing inside the bottle. This length should be short enough that it will not dip into the Yeast and sugar mixture in the bottle. Affix another piece of airline tubing to the connector poking out of the lid. Attach other end to the bubble counter. If you are not using a bubble counter, attach the other end to the check valve, then another piece from the check valve to the diffuser. If you ARE using a bubble counter, place the check valve between the diffuser and the counter.

The diffuser should go in the tank in a location that will provide for the maximum transfer of CO2 gas with the water. In my tank, I have attached it directly underneath the intake for my Fluval 305 filter. The CO2 goes into the filter, slowing through the media for a longer time of gas exchange, then hits the impeller as it is pushed back into the tank. You do not want to put the diffuser near the surface or around an airstone. In fact, you don't want to use an airstone for oxygen in the tank during your photoperiod. Oxygen bubblers cause CO2 to not be in the tank long enough to have a good gas exchange. (I use an air pump at night to make sure that oxygen levels to not drop dangerously while the lights are off and photosynthesis has stopped for the day. I turn off the pump about an hour before the lights to come on to allow CO2 to build back up in the tank and be readily available to the plants when the lights come back on) If you do not wish to have your CO2 go through your filter, put it in an area as close to the bottom of the tank as possible, with as little water movement as possible. If you are not using a bubble counter, make sure you can easily see the diffuser to tell if CO2 is still coming out.

In the bottle, mix warm water with sugar, swirl it around until the sugar dissolves, then add the baker's yeast. The amount of sugar and yeast that you use will determine how long the generator stays charged. I have had bottles last two weeks, and I have had bottles last two days. Basically, you want there to be enough sugar to feed the yeast as it reproduces. More sugar means longer CO2 production. Keep in mind that a whole packet of yeast will be waaaaaaaaaaaay too much and may cause your bottle to burst.

After putting the lid with its attached line back on the bottle, walk away. It takes time for the yeast to produce enough gas to provide sufficient pressure. You will be tempted to open it. Don't. If after three hours there are still no bubbles coming through the diffuser, one of four things has happened:

1. You have a leak in your system (fruit flies and/or the smell of rising bread will tell you this)

2. You did not use enough yeast, your yeast was not active, or your water was too cold

3. You are impatient and still need to wait

4. You have water in your system and you will have to wait for internal pressure inside your bottle to overcome the water pressure from your tank (this is why I recommend the check valve)

The diffuser really is the key to all of this. What it does is use pressure to force CO2 gas through a microporous stone disc into very small bubbles. The smaller the bubbles are, the longer it takes for them to reach the surface, and the more gas exchange can occur. A regular airstone really won't cut it.

I have owned 2 of these over the last year. I have a pressurized CO2 system in a high light planted tank with Fluval Stratum my plants grow like crazy. Been using these for about a year probably lasts about 4-6 months before it gets green with algae. I love these things. It puts out a fine mist of bubbles where in a tall tank you could get almost total diffusion of CO2 before the bubbles hit the water surface at the top of the tank. I also run a power head that happens to make the bubbles swirl across the tank which also aids diffusion. I can't imagine why anyone else would use glass ladders or any other high maintenance method of CO2 diffusion when these are small, cheap, work very well, and if they get clogged you can just throw them away and get a replacement on Amazon with free shipping. I did bleach one of these filters and got the algae cleaned off, but when I used it again, large bubbles came out of the plastic seam so I ended up throwing it away. Not worth trying to clean just replace it. I used one of those wood block airstones for a while that did not work well at all for C02 (could not get consistent, fine bubbles) plus it was large and bulky. Throwing another one of these in my Amazon order today as a back-up.

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These things are small, maybe the size of a dollar coin.

Using the Hagen system instead of the dirty ladder, this diffuser makes 5 or 6 streams! When I used an expensive glass diffuser, the DIY CO2 canister would only spit out 2 streams of larger bubbles.

No venturi pumps with cords. No giant bubble collecting cups. No ladders than accumulate mulm.

Nice!

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I tried 2 of these with a 2 Liter DIY setup and could not get enough pressure to flow bubbles. Disappointing.

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I bought this diffuser for a planted tank that I have had setup for almost a year now. The tank was being supplied CO2 through the terms of Seachem Excel, which is a good product, but isn't as effective as CO2, so it was time for an upgrade.

This diffuser is very small, so it is easy to hide in the back where my Ehiem outflow will then blow it more and diffuse more CO2. Also note that this diffuser requires a lot of pressure to operate, I had drilled holes in my containers that were a tad too big and I tried to silicone it. Well it didn't work, because gas is going to try to go the path of least resistance. So after a bit I drilled smaller holes and had to force the tubing in. It took quiet some time to get the tubes in, but it created a seal that required no silicone. Now the diffuser is working great! Best part is it was only around $6.65, making it highly affordable.

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Friday, June 13, 2014

Company Of Animals Clix Dog Car Harness, 23-29-Inch Girth

Company Of Animals Clix Dog Car Harness, 23-29-Inch GirthHad this same harness which finally wore out after 5 years. Snaps easily into car seat belt connection.

Makes our pet feel safe and fits comfortably.

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Saturday, May 17, 2014

biOrb Decorative Feng Shui Pebbles, Flame Red

biOrb Decorative Feng Shui Pebbles, Flame RedThe "pebbles" are nice but very big for small tanks. One of mine was two inches tall and three inches across. In the end I only used a few in my 4-gallon tank.

The stones are nice, but the color is dull, not at all red. I was disappointed.

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The pebbles are eye catching and provide the fish with new crevices to find food. Very appealing.

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Tuesday, April 15, 2014

Penn Plax Cascade 300 GPH Power Filter

Penn Plax Cascade 300 GPH Power FilterAfter researching a number of different filters for my 20-gallon gourami tank, I decided to give this one a try. It is designed with function in mind, including an adequate system of bio-filtration and flow control. Flow control, though simple in design, is a nice feature to have that is sadly lacking on many HOB filters. This feature was important to me as gouramis are labyrinth fish who prefer slow-moving water, and I wanted the ability to adjust the flow, if necessary.

One reason I hesitated to invest in this filter is that, although the filter itself is very reasonably priced, the replacement filter cartridges are somewhat expensive. Fortunately, the size of the intake tube is just right to use one of these pre-filters: Pre-Filter Sponge 3 Pack for Fluval Edge Aquarium This increases the biological filtration even more while filtering small particles before they ever enter the filter itself. I simply rinse the pre-filter in aquarium water ever two weeks or so and replace the filter cartridge once a month, since activated carbon expires monthly. Rinsing the pre-filter is an easy step, since this has an extendable intake tube, making it easy to detach the endpiece from the filter itself without having to actually pull the sponge off the intake every time. The filter even continues to run while I do this, as long as the end of the intake is submersed. As an added bonus, my flower shrimp loves to eat the particles of food that collect on the sponge, and as a filter feeder, she enjoys the luxury of hanging on the intake to make use of the flow without the danger of being harmed by the filter intake. Meanwhile, between some tinkering with the flow control and the addition of the sponge, the flow itself is weak enough to not upset my male/female pair of gouramis, who are able to blow bubble nests and engage in spawning behavior. Even though this is only a 20-gallon tank, the flower shrimp, clown pleco and mystery snails have their own space, and the gouramis have theirs. Having a sponge pre-filter and flow control also benefits the live plants in my tank, especially the java fern, which proliferates easily and abundantly, but often can be damaged by filter intakes when the young ferns float about the tank before finding a piece of driftwood or other material where they can grow.

In terms of reliability, I have run this filter steadily for four months as of the writing of this review, and, used in conjunction with some additional sponge filters, this has proven itself to be reliable. It is self-priming and consistently restarts automatically following a power outage. It even runs steadily during a partial water change, and the 'Bio-Falls' system seems to provide additional aeration for the water, which is important not only for providing oxygen for my water-breathing creatures, but helps remove toxic substances, which benefits all of the creatures in my tank, including the air-breathing gouramis.

To conclude, I will provide a brief list of pros and cons:

PROS:

1. It is inexpensive

2. It is effective in terms of mechanical, chemical, and biological filtration

3. It is reliable and self-priming

4. It fits the inexpensive Fluval sponge pre-filters

5. It has flow control

CONS:

1. Replacement cartridges are not easily found in stores

2. Replacement cartridges are expensive (but this can be easily addressed by using an inexpensive sponge pre-filter, extending the cartridge life to at least a full month)

I purchased this filter to replace the cheap starter filter that came with my aquarium. The problem with my original filter was the lack of a bio sponge, so that every time I replaced the filter medium, ammonia levels would rise while the new filter grew bacteria, resulting in the nitrite spike when the bacteria finally caught up. I don't know whether this filter would actually handle a 50 gallon aquarium, but on a 20 gallon aquarium, cloudy water and detectable levels of ammonia, nitrate, and nitrite have become a thing of the past.

When I initially set up the filter it was a bit noisy, but after removing and reinstalling the impeller it ran with an almost indiscernible hum. The bio falls booster has the additional side effect of slowing the water on the way out of filter so that it reenters the aquarium less violently than my previous filter despite pumping twice as much water. This helps the filter run quietly with no splashing if your water level is adjusted properly.

The activated carbon filter is unique in that it is broken into a number of cells that each contain activated carbon. As a result, more of water flowing through the filter is exposed to the carbon without sacrificing ease of a slide-in cartridge.

I have only two criticisms of this filter. First, the flow of the carbon cartridge should have been made higher, as there is a small amount of overflow even when this cartridge is new if the filter flow is adjusted to the maximum setting. Second, most of the noticeable noise from the filter comes from the vibration of the lid. This can be overcome by running without the lid, or by using a small piece of tape. This vibration made me question the build quality of an otherwise excellent filter.

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The cascade 100 hang on aquarium filter is an excellent choice for your filtration system. It has the bio-sponge for beneficial bacteria and the waterfall release also grows benefical bac. for your fish. Very quiet and hangs perfectly on my tall hex-aquarium. Overall I love this filter. Just make sure you do your water changes and filter changes on opposite weeks. You will kill some benefical bacterica when you do either. But the other will suffice till new bacteria grows.

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This unit works perfectly, it is simple and quiet. Easy to put together and get running. Can't beat it for the price.

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Honestly,, This product is GREAT!!! I use ONLY THIS for a filter on my saltwater tank (55 gals) I have 4 anemones a Blue tang, puffer, picoso trigger, 2 clown fish.. NO problems with the filtration. I stand by this product.. NOW that being said,, I do need a NEW gasket for the motor between the box and the motor itself.. I am finding this alittle hard to get, BUT I do have it on order.. $1.99 part. I guess the years of saltwater did it in and it started to leak.. When I bought this item it was $49.00 NOW its $30.00 something.. AWESOME!!!!!!

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Saturday, March 22, 2014

Marina Aquarium Showcase Bulb, 25-Watt, 120-Volt, Blue

Marina Aquarium Showcase Bulb, 25-Watt, 120-Volt, BlueI like it. It gives the tank a different look. My tank has blue stones, so them really stand out.

Well i thought this would make my tank have a blue color to it. It did but only for a few days the heat from the lights melted the color off so now its just a regular light

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Saturday, December 21, 2013

Marineland LED Aquarium Kit - 10 Gallon

Marineland LED Aquarium Kit - 10 GallonWe just got this tank recently, and so far we love it! First, we did not buy the tank from this seller, I found it for about half price at a local store. I am writing the review here because this is where I go for reviews.

The main reasons we got it was because we needed to get some humidity and a night light in our 2 year olds room. We had a 2.5 gallon that just wasn't cutting it. This tank will grow with him. It is your standard 10 gallon tank, but it has the bio wheel that filters all the water in the tank 10 times and hour giving it crystal clear water. I love the LED lights, the daylight setting is bright, much better, clearer, cleaner light than the tube lighting we have in our living room aquarium. The night time light is perfect for a nightlight The only downside that I can see is that the current created by the filter is pretty strong. There is a Betta in there now and she stays either behind the filter or in the cove that we put in there. There are ways to slow the wheel down a little if you needed to.

I have heard different things about the bio wheel, some say it is silent some say it is noisy. I don't think that it is silent, but it isn't unusually loud either. It is more noisy with the cover on then off. I think that this provides just enough white noise to help our son sleep. I don't need to have the white noise on the radio anymore.

All in all, great tank!

Saturday, December 14, 2013

Hydor 150W Submersible Aquarium Heater - Original Theo

Hydor 150W Submersible Aquarium Heater - Original TheoThis fishtank heater works great. I'm using it in a 29 gallon tank. I set it to 79 degrees and my temperature strip on the tank shows 78 degreees. I'd say it's accurate. I recommend buying it.

This heater is accurate and consistent. If you are looking for a heater then it is more important that it keeps constant, consistent temperature. Being accurate is not important as long as you have an accurate thermometer.

If you are heating your tank for the first time then it is easy to get to the temperature that you want.

1) Put the heater in the tank and set it 10-15 degrees higher than your temperature goal

2) Watch your thermometer either the floating or stick on

3) Once your temperature goal is met, lower the setting on your heater and immediately stop when the red light goes off

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Placed it in the water horizontally (completely submersed), works perfect. Has a little red light that shows when it is running which is somewhat hard to see in this mounting position, but all in all a good heater, no fuss.

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Thermostat eventually broke on my unit & unfortunately we didn't catch it in till it took a couple fish with it. Temp was set at 77 degrees but unit heated the tank to 84! Tried lowering the gauge but got the same results. Bought this over other models in hopes it would be long lasting & dependable but it's going to the garbage can.

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After buying the Hydor power heads, I figured I couldn't go wrong with this company. I was very disappointed when I installed my heater, set the temperature to 78, and came back a couple hours later to find that my water was at 84 degrees! To try and counter this, I unplugged it, let the temperature settle back down to about 74 degrees. Plugged the heater back in, set the temp to 72. Came back a couple hours later, water was at 79. I double checked to make sure that I ordered the correct size, and wattage (which it was). Stick with the power heads, avoid the heaters.

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Tuesday, November 26, 2013

Microbe Lift 10-Pound Pond Concentrated Aquatic Planting Media MLCAPM10

Microbe Lift 10-Pound Pond Concentrated Aquatic Planting Media MLCAPM10Microbe planting media made it easy to repot my aquatic plants and did not cloud water. Did not seem to have any effect on fish.

Love this product. The fact it has no soil in it helps keep the water clean. I have purchased it before and all my water plants grow well in this median!

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Friday, September 6, 2013

Gulfstream Tropical AGU030SM Mag-Float Glass Aquarium Cleaner, Small

Gulfstream Tropical AGU030SM Mag-Float Glass Aquarium Cleaner, SmallThis magnet works. Unlike scrub sponges, your arm stays dry. The surface of the magnet that goes inside the aquarium is rough enough to actually take the algae off the glass. Unlike another brand of algae magnet that I've used, it floats, so you don't have to tie a string to it. If you haven't used magnets before, keep in mind that there will be places in your aquarium that a magnet may not be able to reach or you may have to move things around to get there (i.e. around the filter and heater). If your aquarium's close to the wall, getting to the back of the aqarium gets tricky too. A yardstick helps. Whatever you do, please don't buy this product for an acrylic aquarium. It's meant only for glass like it says in the title. The manufacturer makes one for acrylic. I can't review that one since I've never had acrylic, but make sure you're getting the right kind for your tank.

I wreaked my 55 with these magnets becuse i didnt notice tiny iron particals that must have came from the sand got stuck to the mag. at first they worked great from me i plan to buy a new one just giving anyone new to this product the heads up to keep an eye on the magnets make sure their clean!

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I've used this for over a year and here are my thoughts.

Pros:

Works great on GLASS aquariums.

Cleans the algae on the glass great, just make sure you use the rough side to do the scraping.

Cleans without you having to get your hand down in the water.

Easy to take the Mag Float around corners

Cons:

Hard to clean at the corners and seams of the glass.

Be careful if you have sand in your tank as it can scratch the glass if sand particles get trapped in the Mag Float as you drag it around.

Tips:

When you are cleaning corners I find it easier to put the Mag Float vertical and drag it up and down rather than horizontally. You'll get more coverage that way.

When you are finished cleaning, take the Mag Float to the top and pull away your end of it so the Mag Float floats up to the surface nearest where you just released it. Then just use your fingers and grab it out of the water. If you take your end and grab it with the magnet then you'll likely splash yourself and your surroundings.

Overall I give this 4.5 stars. Hard to clean the corners but it is what it is and great maintenance between full-blown tank cleanings.

Highly recommended.

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There have been a lot of reviews about how it scratches your glass if sand gets in it, but the product has warnings. The size is 1" X 2", really unexpected but it's good. It says on the back of pack:

Clean outside aquarium surface thoroughly before each use.

Remove all debris from Mag-Float prior to each use.

Do not use Mag-Float above waterline or on dry surface.

Keep Mag-Float away from the gravel line and glass aquarium sealant.

The magnet part with logo Mag-Float is placed on the outside aquarium surface.

Mag-Float can be left attached to aquarium surface.

Mag-Float can be used on fresh/saltwater aquariums.

Keep Mag-Float away from electronic devices such as computers, pace makers, etc.

Manufacturer/Distributor assumes no liability for any damages to your aquarium due to improper use of product.

All other reviews that complain have simply been a result of misuse. This is a great product. I recommend it, but please pay attention to the size of this one, 1" X 2"

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This magnet is better suited for glass aquariums that get a lot of algae on the surface of the glass. For day-to-day or average use, the magnet bristles are too harsh and will gladly host any particles floating in the water that will scratch your glass. So be careful, they way to use it is to rinse both surfaces of the cleaner (outside and inside) to make sure there aren't any particles stuck. Then, as you are doing a water change, use a sponge to wipe the inside of the aquarium making sure you eliminate any particles or sand stuck to the glass. Then use the magnet (make sure you pair it only once). If you follow this process you will reduce the chances that you will scratch the glass. I am giving it two stars because for me all these steps are an inconvenience.

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Tuesday, August 27, 2013

Hagen Marina Ecoscaper Houttoynia Cordata Plant, Silk, 12-Inch

Hagen Marina Ecoscaper Houttoynia Cordata Plant, Silk, 12-InchThis may look like a regular houseplant but it is beautiful and full and my favorite of all I ordered.

I'm very pleased with this plant and my fish love it too, often swimming through the leaves. It spreads out nicely while still remaining tall, and looks great in my tank.

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Friday, July 5, 2013

Hagen Thermal Compact Mini Aquarium Heater - 25 W - 110 V

Hagen Thermal Compact Mini Aquarium Heater - 25 W - 110 VFits inside of my 2 1/2 gallon tank perfectly and I like the fact that I can adjust the temperature. A lot of heaters are automatically set at a certain temperature and I like the fact that this one can be changed when needed.

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