Wednesday, October 15, 2014
Glofish Plastic Plants Small Galactic Purple, Bacopa
Monday, September 29, 2014
Red Sea Reef Energy A&B
Tuesday, September 9, 2014
Zoo Med AquaSun Dual Timer Custom 2 Outlet Timer Day/Night Timer Cycle
There are two outlets so when you plug it in, you don't "lose" the second one that is covered by the unit. The bottom one is unaffected by the setting of the timer.As another reviewer also mentioned, it does not keep accurate time. I got this device a few days ago and I immediately set the current time. It was 3pm when I plugged it in and 4 days later, and last time i checked it's still 3pm. I'm going to have to chuck this one. It's not worth my time to return it.
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If you're planning on using this on a power strip or anything other than the wall outlet you're going to need like 4 open spaces on that power strip. It's designed to plug in vertically so it covers a few spots above it. It also sticks down so far that it covers an outlet below it. This means that if you want to plug it in to the wall outlet it will cover both outlets no matter which of the two you use. You could just plug your power strip in to the bottom spot on the timer but one reason most people have a power strip is because it extends from the wall so you don't need long cords. If the timer is all the way over at the outlet you will need an extension cord to use it. If you have your equipment right by the outlet this may work for you but for me it's completely unusable.Read Best Reviews of Zoo Med AquaSun Dual Timer Custom 2 Outlet Timer Day/Night Timer Cycle Here
it is inaccurate and does not keep marked time, it will keep shifting and you will need to keep adjusting the timer. I would not recommend this product. Buy the Intermatic TN311 15 Amp Heavy Duty Grounded Timer for $10.95 instead, it keeps time perfectly. PS. it is a bit loud.Want Zoo Med AquaSun Dual Timer Custom 2 Outlet Timer Day/Night Timer Cycle Discount?
works great! I love these no problems at all with three of them used for aquariums. I would definitely recommend them.Sunday, August 31, 2014
Petco Purple Cluster Silk Aquarium Plant
The plant(s) all look lovely, however, my betta, whom I have now decided to name "Brad Pitt" loves to hang out behind, and in the leaves. He'll rest in there all the time, and as of today (just got him), he just hangs in there. These are supposed to replicate a real enviro so I can understand, but jeez, come on, I wanna see you some times (just like the real Brad Pit, always dodging the media). He does pop out from time to time, but then back he goes. They are sik so I have no worries about him damaging his fins. I guess when he gets used to me, or his tank he'll swim around more. But if not, thats cool with me (they are a solitary breed). Overall, if you can, go to the store and buy a bunch, set them up, and your tank will look really nice.
Monday, August 25, 2014
Finnex Ray2 Aquarium LED Daylight, 48-Inch
This product is made in China and is noticeable from the packaging (plain brown box) to the vague instruction sheet and very limited warranty.
The light itself is very compact and seems to have an average build. The supplied legs do not fit on a 1" tank frame, this was not an issue in my situation, since due to the light intensity I immediately knew that I had to raise it from the tank, I have a canopy and with this fixture being very lightweight, 3 zip ties easily mounted it about 4 inches from the water surface.
I purchased this light while planning to set up a standard 90 gallon tank, I truly expected to have to add supplemental lighting to reach the low light range for some of the plants I was planning on keeping, to my surprise this light far exceeded what I had expected, it is definately beyond the low light range even with a 24" depth, to the point where I will need to either diffuse the light or add co2 and ferts to keep the algae at bay. I do have a good bit of experience with planted tanks, HO lighting and injected c02, but unfortunately I just dont have much knowledge of par ratings which would help myself or others interested in this light to determine where this will put their tank. Overall, I am very happy with this purchase and am fully confident that I will be able to grow more than the orginal plants I had expected to grow.
I will do an update in a month or so after after I see how plants respond and if there are any algae issues. Hope this helps!
Update:
After about 2 months of use, I love this light. My original impression was it may have been too much light but so far I have no algae issues and am not dosing any ferts. All plants are responding well, current plants are anubius, java fern, crypts, val, wysteria, red ludwigia and tiger lotus. I did have a brief power outage about a week after set up and when the power came back on only half the strip was lit, I feared what some other reviewers had mentioned, but after turning the power switch off and back on all lights were on. Another plus, I have almost no increase to my electric bill!I picked up one of these for my 75G tank. I've wanted to keep plants in there in the past, but the 4' bulbs just weren't doing it.
Ordered the Finnex Ray2 when the bulbs went on my old Coralife fixture, and I've been very pleased with the results.
The tank itself is much brighter now, and plant growth throughout the tank has really taken off. I'll be ordering more of these as my old bulbs burn out. Why sink the money on bulbs that last a year when you can get a fixture that will last 7+ years. Great purchase, and a MASSIVE improvement over the garbage Marineland Double Brights.
edit: after excellent initial growth, the plant growth slowed way down. The light still works great, and I would still recommend this unit, but if you're going for a heavily planted tank this may not be the best option.
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I purchased this light to replace a previous 332 watt amazon purchase that got hot enough to melt the fish tank supports.Ordered it yesterday and it was on my doorstep today WOW!
Packaging was great. Plugged it in and it is very bright. My tank is a 150 gallons salt water with some mushrooms,anenomes and polyps. The previous lighting was 2 48" 220 watt power compact JEBO kits that worked great for about 8 years. I would say this LED light set is as bright or slightly brighter then 1 220/260 watt power compact light kit.
The light is very white like 10,000 Kelvin.
I LOVE how cool it gets, I would say it is under 130 degrees afte being on for 4 + hours.
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I was pretty disappointed with the unit I received. I immediately plugged it in and fired it up when I got it, only to find that half the LEDs did not turn on. Due to my location, an exchange would probably end up costing me more in shipping than this light is worth, so I popped it open. Finnex uses exceedingly low quality solder inside this thing, and in my unit some parts were not even soldered, just shoved in the casing. I spent about an hour resoldering and reassembling the unit, it works great now. In the meanwhile, you get what you pay for, look elsewhere for your LED lighting needs.Want Finnex Ray2 Aquarium LED Daylight, 48-Inch Discount?
Ordered one, received it, only half of the LEDs worked, returned it, repeat. The 48" version appears to have two LED strips from teh 24" version.Decided to use two smaller ones instead. There appear to be some product quality issues so it would be wise to use multiple smaller lights instead of one larger light. That way, when one fails in the future, you only have to replace a smaller one.
General Finnex Ray2 Daylight info:
LED strip is about 1" per 8 LEDs. Product description shows the number of LEDs. This may be important to you because 16" version only has 10.5" of LEDs. The 30" version has the exact same LED strip as the 24" version.
Obtain the number of LEDs from the product description and divide by 8 to obtain width of LED strip.
I was not happy to receive a 16" version with only 10.5" of LEDs. I exchanged it for a 24" and I'm very happy with the 24".
Friday, June 27, 2014
Marina Betta Kit Plastic Plant, Hairgrass
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Worked very well in my small aquarium. My betta fish likes to rest on it.Could be a little bit short for a 5 gallon tank. Fit a 2gallon tank better.
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This plastic plant was actually stiffer than I had anticipated, however, it appears that my betta does not really mind. He enjoys swimming in and out of it. Not only that, the suction cup works extremely well. Over all, I will recommend this to anyone who desires a plastic plant in their thank.I read the reviews and everyone was saying how they're betta loved it. Well I they were right. It is soft so not to scratch your fish. And I think it's pretty too. Probably will end up getting moreTuesday, May 6, 2014
Hagen A18330 Elite Repair Kit for Elite Maxima Deluxe Pumps and Optima Pump
It was some work to install not difficult but a little time consuming.
Restored my air pump to at least double the air output.
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The kit included everything I needed. Quickly replaced the failed diaphrams. Air pump working just like new. Fish are very happy. Suggest taking one side off and replacing the parts, then the other side, so you have something for reference (for orientation) when putting it back together.The repair kit saved my pump and it now works as good as new. Installing it would have been easier if there was more detailed instruction.Want Hagen A18330 Elite Repair Kit for Elite Maxima Deluxe Pumps and Optima Pump Discount?
Sunday, April 13, 2014
Penn Plax PBV1 7-Day Vacation Fish Feeder
After three days these things hadn't started to dissolve. So, I fed the bettas a little of their regular food figuring that when I am going to leave on vacation, I could drop these in a few days ahead, giving the tablets time to start working.
After another day on this trial run, I did notice the tablets starting to dissolve. I hoped the fish would eat it... But there was no sign of any of the stuff being eaten. The tablets disolved at different rates. Of the ten, a couple of them didn't seem to dissolve much at all in a week. One of my ten bettas died on the sixth day. Another looked very weak, and even after another week of normal care hasn't recovered to normal.
If I don't come up with a better solution before vacation, I will just feed them twice a day, rather than once a day for a couple days before leaving, then give them one last big feeding as I leave the house. I'll still drop these tablets in with them in case they will decide to eat some of it.
Once these things do dissolve, it just looks like colored slime on the battom of the bowl. I definitely will not buy again.
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I've bought this feeder before one of my long weekends so I wouldn't have to worry about feeding my Betta. In a middle of the week I decided to make sure it works while I'm still home. I dropped it in aquarium. My first reaction was: "Why did it drown?"; Bettas are surface feeders. So, I thought, maybe the released food will float up? It didn't.Totally useless product.
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Left for vacation for 5 days had our betta well over a year took great care of him and he was very happy. Tried this product out wish we never had came home to find room with a bad smell our fish was at top dead with white film around him had to hide from kids never again we were real close to this fish he knew us well.Came home from vacation and our Betta was dead...and had been for awhile...Horrible thing to come home to..Would never use again...EVERSaturday, April 5, 2014
Underwater Galleries AUG6423 Cichlid Stone, Large Boulder
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large size, perfect for smaller cichlids and breeding convicts who have already made it their home. Most likely will buy again.Read Best Reviews of Underwater Galleries AUG6423 Cichlid Stone, Large Boulder Here
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I purchased this stone along with a bulk pack of cichlid stones and my cichlids are in them all the time! This "large boulder"has been claimed by my Jack Dempsey, he's about 5 inches and easily fits into the opening and the stone itself.Thursday, April 3, 2014
Mini Polario 10ML Low Voltage Water Pump - 1500 to 2600 GPH
A++++Excellent Product, Performance is fantastic.
Pros: Great Wave maker, Silent, Powerful, Very solid mounting magnet
Cons: Wish the cycle of wave maker could be adjustable
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I have had this pump for 4 days. This is a nice little QUIET pump. Yes I can hear a very SLIGHT humming sound as it moves water faster every 5 seconds in alternating directions-just like the product description says. For the reviews that state the pump makes a horrible sound when full speed-yes it does when you have the pump TOO close to the top of your aquarium. This little pump moves A LOT of water as it builds up momentum and if positioned too close to the water line it will suck air into the pump which causes a very unpleasant sound and produces air bubbles in your aquarium, you can see the air being pulled into the tank -a little common sense goes a long way. I have mine hanging from the glass top right in the middle of my 40 gallon breeder reef tank and there is nice water movement and no disturbing noise at all once I lowered it to the proper level in the tank. I still have one of my smaller power heads going since i keep sponges in my reef and they need lots of water flow. . .I will very likely buy another mini polario of the same size because I like the way this pump works, plug it in, position it properly ( in the center of your tank) and forget it. For my tank i wish I had purchased the fastest pump they had-then I would only need the one pump which would be very nice aesthetically. . ..I am very pleased with the water movement , The flow is great, i can see my copepods in the current when i feed my tank, the corals are waving around nicely. The pump did fall into my crushed coral substrate very briefly during routine cleaning and the pump just stopped working. When i took it apart there was the tiniest bit of sand/coral but once I rinsed it out the pump began working just fine again. The pump is compact, at least half the size of a regular power head. I give it 5 stars because the ebb and flow current it creates without having to program anything is awesome. I am a huge fan of the magnet mounting system-there is enough to maintain in a reef aquarium without having to worry about crappy suction cups coming undone, Aesthetically it's the smallest , best working pump I have ever owned.Read Best Reviews of Mini Polario 10ML Low Voltage Water Pump - 1500 to 2600 GPH Here
I LIKE IT. WORKS GOOD. Wish you can set the flow rates.but other than that a good product. I use it on my tank.Want Mini Polario 10ML Low Voltage Water Pump - 1500 to 2600 GPH Discount?
Wednesday, March 26, 2014
Zoo Med BettaTherm Submersible Betta Bowl Heater 7.5 Watts
It says it can raise a 1-3 gallon tank 5-10 degrees above room temp. I woke up the morning after i installed it and found my 2.5 gallon betta tank at 86 degrees with a room temp of 65. I'm glad i didn't buy this product in the summer or he'd probably be dead.
Without any kind of built in thermostat you have to constantly monitor your tanks temp and plug or unplug the heater.
It might be safe for a 5 gallon but if your tank is any smaller than that this heater is too powerful.
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Just want to warn people that this heater is a fire hazard. Mine was only 4 months old when today I walked out to see smokecoming out of my aquarium. Had I not been home I don't even want to imagine what would have happened. There was quite a bit
of smoke in our home and when we were able to get our Betta out and check to find out this heater was melted. I am still shaking from this
experience and I plan on contacting the manufacturer.
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I've had this heater for a few days in my 1 gallon bowl, and it certainly does well at keeping the water warm. You can't set it to a specific temperature, though, so you really need to keep an eye on how hot your water gets. My room temperature is at about 70 degrees, and this heater usually keeps the water at around 80. Sometimes, though, especially after it's been on all day, it gets up to more like 85, and that's a bit too hot for my betta.Basically, this heater is nice to have, but buy yourself a thermometer to go with it, and don't let it go unwatched for very long.
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Got my four year old a fish and after a few weeks last fall...he didnt look like he was going to make it! Got this heater...love it, small and still working months later...perfect for bettas, ours is very happy! took heater out for the summer (we live in nj) but will put it in the tank again in the fall to keep fishy toasty warm!Saturday, March 22, 2014
Marina Aquarium Showcase Bulb, 25-Watt, 120-Volt, Blue
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Tuesday, February 4, 2014
Elite Filter Cartridge for Mini Underwater Filter, 2-Pack
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They are just like the oringinal. They are eay to install and collect the gunk as they are supposed to do.Read Best Reviews of Elite Filter Cartridge for Mini Underwater Filter, 2-Pack Here
This filter works very well with a power mini filter. Does the job it is supposed to do and is inexpensive.Want Elite Filter Cartridge for Mini Underwater Filter, 2-Pack Discount?
I bought this filter to replace the one that came with my little table top aquarium (which broke the first week). This filter is wonderful! It's so easy to set up and it's so quiet you can't hear it. I sometimes have to stick my hand in the water to make sure it's still working, which it is! It provides a little current for my fish which I think makes them feel more at home, like in a natural environment.Thursday, January 30, 2014
Sandstone Rock Ledge Ornament
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Sunday, December 29, 2013
Lee's The Ultimate Gravel Vac 50' Kit
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It works but there really isn't enough power to suck much up, i had to take parts off to make it work.Read Best Reviews of Lee's The Ultimate Gravel Vac 50' Kit Here
Works as stated. Plastic is not the strongest but shouldn't break that easy. Only problem for me is that the siphon is only as fast as the faucet. Basically if the faucet is not on all the way the siphon will not be as strong. So of you pay for water that's a lot of money down the drain. No pun intended.Thursday, October 24, 2013
KollerCraft AQUARIUS AquaView 360 Aquarium Kit with LED Light - 2-Gallon
EDIT!!!! My tank has been set up now for almost a week. My beta is in there and happy, but, please do not buy this tank. The other reviews that mentioned the faulty light are correct. The light is now shorting out! There is water in the light. The light changes color on it's own, then the light will totally shut off, then back on, then different colors, then off again. Finally I just took the light out and will buy a new tank.
Please note, Amazon was great and tried to help with this situation. They offered a replacement, but I don't want the same tank. They offered a refund if I send the tank back, they have tried in every way possible to rectify this situation, so again, I'm happy I shop on Amazon. But please do not buy this tank, I believe it's dangerous. Water and electricity do not mix well!The tank is just as advertised. My betta LOVES it! In his half gallon enclosure he was just sitting at the bottom all the time with his fins folded up. In this one, he's always on the move and strutting his stuff. Its really nice to look at and the different lighting modes are neat too. There's no filter so keep an eye on ammonia levels!
UPDATE: I am sorry to say I have to downgrade my initial review. I originally gave this 5 stars but now I cannot. The hood light is the worst design I have ever seen. Its is not remotely waterproof and after 2 months, not only did the nuts and bolts which hold it together rust and break apart, but water can easily get inside, just from minor spatting from the air bubbler. I noticed that the lights were flickering, so I took a look. The unit practically fell apart in my hand due to corroded bolts. There was water inside the bulb assembly. No gaskets or sealed electronics of any sort. Portions of the printed circuit board had its insulation burned away due to arcing. Being somewhat savvy, I was able to repair it, but then had to put a clear plastic condom over it to keep it dry. Just a terrible design.
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I just want to share my method for keeping water out of the light. Use petroleum jelly on the seams of the plastic part of the light exposed to water. It's not an accident your lights start to do wierd things. water will get in there if you dont waterproof it. I have a three gallon and a two gallon on the way. They are cool little tanks.Read Best Reviews of KollerCraft AQUARIUS AquaView 360 Aquarium Kit with LED Light - 2-Gallon Here
This 2-gallon tank was purchased for my betta, Lashes, and it turned out to be perfect. I love the look of the bubbles, especially under the changing color of the lights, however, I ended up taking the whole thing out, because I wanted to be able to fit a Hagen Elite Underwater Mini Filter, UL Listed, an Elite Submersible Preset Heater Mini, 25-Watt, as well as some plants. With the air tube right in the middle of the tank, I would not have been able to fit everything in. Plus, bettas don't need aeration anyway, so I figured she wasn't missing out on much.One downside of this tank is that there is always condensation around the tank above the water level. I also don't use the feeding hole to feed her. I prefer using the hole to lift the lid with my index finger and feed her that way.
For those who mentioned having a difficult time opening the lid, you can also lift it from the back or wedge the nail of your thumb between the edge of the tank and lid, and then lift.
I read some reviews by others who have said the air pump is too loud. When I had used it during my initial set-up, I had placed the pump on top of a folded piece of paper towel and that actually reduced the noise level.
As others have said, the undergravel filter that comes with the package is not a real filter, so it is pretty much useless in my opinion. It just takes up more space in the tank.
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Received this quickly and in good shape with a very reasonable price list for replacement parts.
