Showing posts with label aggressive aquarium fish. Show all posts
Showing posts with label aggressive aquarium fish. Show all posts

Sunday, November 23, 2014

Nina Ottosson DogCasino Interactive game

Nina Ottosson DogCasino Interactive gameMy dog loves the Nina Ottosson products! I can't say enough about them and that's probably why I own 8 of them!

I got the Casino for his 2nd birthday and he had it figured it out in no time flat but what's great is that I can change it up-so its something different everytime I give it to him. Personally if you can find somewhere in person to look at the toys before you buy (found them cheaper on Amazon) so you can see if it something your dog can do-so you're not wasting your time or money.

Thank you Nina Ottosson-I tell everyone I know!

My Maltese love this toy. However, they figured it out quickly. More difficult than Twister & definitely harder to do than the Brick. It is amazing how fast they learned & were able to do the necessary steps to get the treats from the drawers. My Maltese weigh 4.8LBS. & 6.8LBS. & are 11 & 12 years very young, so any size or age dogs can learn to play.

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LOVE all of the Nina Ottosson games. This is relatively more difficult than most, as it pretty much requires the dog to use a paw to slide out the trays. One of my dogs is more inclined to use his paws and figured it out within a reasonable time; the other is more "mouthy" and got a bit frustrated the first few times. But in the end, they both learned to love it.

One more general comment: Some reviews of the Ottosson puzzles are critical because they're not "durable" enough. In my view, these are NOT toys that are best left totally unsupervised unless your dog has a super-soft mouth and isn't too interested in chewing. Once the puzzle is "solved" and the tid-bits are all gone, they should be taken up from the floor the toys are plastic and are not meant to be chew toys.

Enjoy!

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My Maltese is still working on figuring this one out. I tied strings to the drawers he had trouble getting them open once I tied the strings on, he pulled them open immediately. Have yet to add the bones to the puzzle. He loves playing this.

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This toy was easily figured out by my active small dog. It took only a few minutes for her to slide out all the drawers to get the treats. Fortunately the toy contains items to make it more difficult.

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Saturday, November 15, 2014

New Life Spectrum Thera A Large Fish 150g

New Life Spectrum Thera A Large Fish 150gI have 3 fancy goldfish (2-4" excluding tail), and this food is a good size for their mouths. It is a cylindrical pellet with a 3mm diameter, and just a little shorter in height than its diameter. NLS Thera A comes in other sizes for other fish. It has a garlic smell when you open the jar, and the fish seem to smell the pellets as soon as they hit the water. They love it.

Basicaly what the title says. They say its a large pellet for large fish but id like to see their version of a large fish. Any un-eaten food will get lodged in the gravel and is only removable by gravel vacuum. Even a small ammount un-eaten will make the aquarium start to emit a sickly-pungent odor of garlic and fish water, absolutely depleting any carbon or chemi-pure in your system unless taken care of the same day you notice the smell starting to form. This happened only after 4 days with a very small ammount of food fed per day. My oscar absolutely stopped touching it and spits it out. The only reason why i give this product a 2-star rating is because my red-devil tank loves it. but keep in mind that tank has no gravel for the food to get caught in.

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Tuesday, July 29, 2014

Como 5 PCS Decorative Plastic Plant for Aquarium Fish Tank

Como 5 PCS Decorative Plastic Plant for Aquarium Fish Tanki wish i would have read the reviews. i was in a rush at work when i ordered this.

basically this stuff is all hotglued together and falls apart if you look at it wrong.

do not buy!

What they amount to are 3 stem pieces hot glued into the base. On 2 of the 5, 1 stem of each fell out before I even got them. Opened the package & 2 stems fell out. Fortunately I do have a hot glue gun to borrow.

Other than being 'broken" upon arrival? They are as pictured.

EDIT: It turns out that hot glue can't hold under water, but Super Glue can! :)

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I really loved these little purple plants, until they started falling apart. 3 of them are still in one piece, but i'm assuming parts will start to float away from the base soon enough. If they'd been a little better quality, then they'd be a 5 star item!

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I really like the vibrant color, but I'm not to fond of the quality of the product. Some stems tend to fall out from base, which for me is ok because I will attach them to other decorations

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They look nice until you clean them and they fall out of the base and you can't get them to go back in their hole and stay. Another junky product. Pretty much use to being screwed living in the US.

Monday, June 2, 2014

Perfecto Manufacturing APF10050 Aquarium Tank, 5.5-Gallon, Black

Perfecto Manufacturing APF10050 Aquarium Tank, 5.5-Gallon, BlackThe tank itself is your basic tank--a good tank. However, you're going to pay more in shipping costs then for the tank, and there's a good chance it will get cracked during shipping. Too bad, I could use this size tank for raising fish foods.

Sunday, April 6, 2014

JW Pet Company Toys from Trees Fruits Small Animal Toy, Small

JW Pet Company Toys from Trees Fruits Small Animal Toy, SmallThese are amazing, my guinea pig loves them. The coolest part is that you can squeeze them in between the wires on my cage and my guinea pig can chew on them there. The extreme downside is that they are overpriced...I get mine for 5 dollars..

Saturday, March 8, 2014

Lee's Pet Products ALE12517 2-Pack Discard a Stone Disposable Air Diffuser for Aquarium Pump, Fine

Lee's Pet Products ALE12517 2-Pack Discard a Stone Disposable Air Diffuser for Aquarium Pump, FineI needed an airstone with smaller bubbles than the standard airstones since I put in two lines. These airstones work great at dispersing tiny, fine bubbles. I would definately get this brand again.

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Aquatic Fundamentals Black Scroll Aquarium Stand

Aquatic Fundamentals Black Scroll Aquarium StandI assumed this had shelves!!! Not worth $50 when you have to spend another $40 for the glass shelves. The screw holes didn't line up and made it a little difficult to assemble.

Ok so the product itself is ok but how about the holes

are off center from the holes on the legs, so I have to go find longer bolts in order to put this thing together. I am not happy about that.

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This is an attractive stand here on the Amazon site, but it didn't have the right dimensions when I got it home. Wound up getting one from Drs Smith and Foster instead, which was perfect. I was able to return this at a local Petco, which was surprising.

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This stand was perfect for my sons 20 gallon fish tank. I also love that it is simple and does not take up much space. I would of given it 5 stars but it is a little wobbley, which may be our fault and it probably needs tightened. All and all it's a good product!

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Tuesday, February 18, 2014

Perfecto Manufacturing Full Flo Hood 30" Black

Perfecto Manufacturing Full Flo Hood 30' Black
  • Size: 30 Inch

I bought this for my 29 gallon and I think if I had to go back, I may have bought the dual aqueon hood. I have just started to get into plants and in the front where the feeding door is there is a long dark spot. Its bulky, hard to handle and if you want to move/get into the tank you have to remove the entire lid. I have scratched up my arms pretty good when I reach into the tank through the feed door.

pro:

good for simple aquarium for simple plants

Covers the top of the tank well and cut out for the filters

Ample space for the feed door

Con:

Hard to handle with one hand

needs another bulb for high light planting

bulky/wasted space on design

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I'm very impressed with this hood. I bought this for a 29g tank that measures 30" X 13". This is a universal fit hood that sits on top of the frame (instead of sitting inside on the ledges). There are several plastic nubs that you break off depending on the brand so this seats perfectly. My hood hung over the back about 1cm but that was ok as it still covered everything and the back is hidden anyway.

I'm impressed with this hood as it's very high quality. The plastic is nice and strong and everything is well made. Everything works well. The light fixture is separate from the cover so you can remove it when changing the water. There is a strip of plastic in the back that can be cut for cord and air tubing access. I waited a long time to get a 30" hood because they're pretty expensive and I'm very glad I got this deal. This is my second Perfecto brand hood and I like their hoods very much.

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Very happy with this hood and light. Good deal for the price and fits my aquarium perfectly. And very fast shipping, I had it in Hawaii in less than a week.

If you are looking for a replacement hood/light that will not break the bank then this is the one for you.

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Good quality and fits perfect, what makes it easy to install is that it sit on top on the base.

Tuesday, February 11, 2014

Gulfstream Tropical AGU00400 Mag-Float Glass with Scraper, Large

Gulfstream Tropical AGU00400 Mag-Float Glass with Scraper, LargeHave a large reef tank. Have tried almost every scraper that has come along and keep coming back to this one as it is the only one I have found that removes all of the different types of algae

I maintain aquariums for a living. What that means is I clean the aquariums as well as maintain all the additives and check the levels and control what fish go in their etc. I use alot of tools on reef tanks (salinity refractometers, tds meters, gravel vacs, kent rods, test kits, etc. This mag float scraper is by far the best tool I use. It gets 100% of algae off the glass (yes even coralline algae) and doesn't scratch. I know it's pricey but this is super high quality and will seriously last you forever. They sell replacement scrapers in two packs for around $10 and everything on it is repairable if damaged. A great investment. Oh and mine was handed down from the guy befrore me it's about 5 or so years old and it works awesome.

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Sunday, January 26, 2014

Mardel CopperSafe Fish Treatment (Freshwater/Saltwater), 16-Ounce

Mardel CopperSafe Fish Treatment, 16-OunceThis stuff is great. I don't consider it a treatment as in only use when your fish is infected. I use this more as a preventive. Meaning I use this all of the time with my fish. Granted I usually keep Cichlid fish that are more hardy than most fish. I feed my fish lots of live food so keeping my fish free from parasites is a must. Coppersafe is pretty safe on fish that aren't sensitive or delicate. Yes if your water supply is heavy on copper you do need to watch out. The below user who rated this at 2 stars may live in an area where his local water supply is polluted with copper. I usually use 75% of the recommended dose as to keep from overdosing. Testing your water for copper is recommend wether or not your using Copper Safe. Bottom line is I've been doing this for years and my father before I used Copper Safe before my birth and this is some damed good stuff.

If used as directed, it does keep the nasties out of the fish tank. I have been using it for years, and it always helped. Read the instructions carefully before applying. It helps to estimate how much volume of the fish tank is taken up by gravel and ornaments, because if one does not consider that, it is easy to overdose. Adjust the quantity of CopperSafe, considering the volume that is NOT water.

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I have been using copper safe for years because it's such a great value in my opinion. It lasts and works for 30 days, so you can add fish to the aquarium while the tank is being treated to ensure you are not bringing more problems into the tank. I also like it because it removes chlorine and the filters do not have to come out as long as the filters with carbon are older than 5 days. The larger size it the best value for me as I have many larger tanks and the special design in the bottle makes it easier to measure and keep track. Although it is blue in color, it does NOT change the color of the water in the tank. Copper safe gets rid of a lot of diseases for your fish especially the most common ICK or white spot disease. I hope this helps my fellow aquarium enthusiests, Enjoy! :)

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This product is effective but lacks a bunch of information. I used this product throughout a 2 week ich battle. This medicine is very effective, combined with salt, heat treatment and 25% water changes. The white spots on my tetras were disappearing every 2-3 days until the 2nd week it was all gone.

This product claims not to affect your biological filter or alter your water levels. When using this, my water levels never changed and my tank remained perfectly cycled. It only raised my pH a little bit. It is still a good idea to test and monitor your water during treatment.

Copper is a STRONG medication, be very careful not to overdose. Before starting your treatment it is best to get some paper and record the start of your treatment and how much you have been dosing your aquarium.

You will want to do a 25% water change before the treatment. Once accomplished, Use half the recommended dose of copper and monitor your fish for atleast an hour before adding more. If they start showing signs of stress, immediately do a water change but if they are acting normal use the full recommended dose. It is important to use the full dosage if possible to maximize the strength of the medication for killing ich parasites which will be a pain to get rid of the longer they stay alive.

Once you notice a couple white spots disappearing, it's very important to do a 25% water change to remove the ich in its free swimming stage. Don't forget to replace the copper medicine each water change.

To maximize effectiveness, you should turn up the heat slowly 1-2 degrees every hour until you reach a temperature of 85-88 degrees. If your fish are gasping for air the temp is too high. Add 1 Tablespoon of aquarium salt per 10 gallons of water will also help your fish relax and breath properly during treatment.

Warning: Do not use salt if your fish are scaleless. That goes for catfish, loaches etc. (Do research on your fish)

To those who read this, please let me know if my review was helpful at all. Thanks!

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Monday, January 20, 2014

Hagen A1614 15-Watt Flora-Glo Fluorescent Bulb, 18-Inch

Hagen A1614 15-Watt Flora-Glo Fluorescent Bulb, 18-InchGreat product, perfect for live plants in a 33 gallon hex tank. This is a perfect light for live plants and does not cause a ton of algae on the side of the tank like some other light bulbs.

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Wednesday, January 1, 2014

Hydrofarm AAPA25L Air Pump with 8 Outlets

Hydrofarm  AAPA25L Air Pump with 8 OutletsI've owned about 5 different air pumps (of those were AquaCulture, Marina, Hydrofarm) ... I've found that only Hydrofarm pumps don't fail when you run them 24/7 ... With those other brands (AquaCulture, Marina, and even Tetra for that matter) the nozzle responsible for pushing out air is made of plastic. Every plastic nozzle eventually broke off one day and killed my plants before I even knew what went wrong. The airline was connected only once after unboxing. With that said, if you never touch the air pump and leave it running, it should last for years and years. AquaCulture and Marina can't keep that promise.

I've only bought two other air pumps from Hydrofarm: a single and a double outlet. The single-outlet Hydrofarm was the first air pump I bought ever, and it only failed because I unknowingly placed the pump on the ground and it sucked up water. If you read the directions, there are even pictures stating not to place the pump below water levels. For whatever reason I decided to try other brands. I still have a 2-outlet Hydrofarm and a few other AquaCulture single & double outlets: the Hydrofarm has now become my first backup and the AquaCulture (with plastic nozzles) are my backup's backup.

My garden grew to the point 1 and 2 outlet aquarium air pumps didn't fit the bill. I needed something that could push significantly more air than an aquarium air pump, but I was annoyed with far divide between commercial and residential air pumps. I needed something that pushed a lot of air but didn't make a lot of noise: I even thought of buying a commercial air pump and running a 70 foot airline so I didn't have to hear it. I was really between a rock and a hard place so I took a chance on this 8-outlet pump.

I don't know what I was expecting. My first Hydrofarm air pump had 2 outlets and was about the size of a softball. The single was about the same size.

One day I came home and saw this box on my porch that looked like it could fit a Jack Russell Terrier. I was waiting on 2 or 3 different Amazon orders, but I didn't order anything that should look like that. I lifted the box and the weight felt like there could have been a small dead dog in there. Anyway I opened the box, and the freaking pump is the size of a watermelon! A damn watermelon of an air pump!! A behemoth with 8 ports.

It's been running 2 months now 24/7 with no problems. I wasn't sure how I was going to divide the air: I assumed I might have to spoil one plant with two outlets, but each port puts out enough to really beat your roots if you don't diffuse them with airstones or similar. I finally gave up on airstones because I can't find any that are quality, so 1 outlet on each plant with the dial turned to 40-50% output is better air than they've ever gotten before.

Noise was also a concern. If you want to keep these pumps as silent as possible, each outlet has to be running somewhere, even if the airline isn't connected to anything. If you compared the noise of the 2-outlet and 8-outlet Hydrofarm air pumps, they are both extremely quiet, but each of the outlets has to be used (if nothing more than airline running away from it). I'm using all 8 outlets on this air pump and it is extremely quiet: any outlet on either pump without airline makes a very noticeable annoying vibration. One can easily be louder over the other just based on if you're using all the ports. When all the ports are used properly it makes the sound of a small refrigerator ... so you can be 10 feet away and barely notice it.

I knew residential air pumps were lacking performance and I know commercial air pumps would be way too noisy. This pump is the best both worlds without the negative of either. If I need more air I will likely buy another one of these before I upgrade to a noisy commercial pump.

I bought two of these, haven't hooked the second one up but the first one has more push than I even really needed, and it functions without creating a tremendous amount of noise. I'm glad I bought this product.

As for the person whose air pump didn't work, how about reviewing after contacting the manufacturer? Defective products happen, and Hydro Farm is perhaps the most reputed supplier in the arena of hydroponics. I'm sure they would be happy to replace the product and/or issue a refund.

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This is an exceptional piece of equipment form any aquarium. It works perfectly..The occupants of the aquarium are very happy and sends their best regards. Thank you.

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This arrived way sooner than I thought it would, and from the moment I tried it, I loved it. It's not very loud; in fact, it's quite quiet. There's plenty of pressure to power all 8 outlets, and you can even "T" a couple off if you need to. Overall, great product, highly recommend!

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Quiet and Strong. Each outlet is individually and evenly pressured. You can run (T) valves on one outlet without taking pressure from the other outlets. It does not create excess heat either. It may be a little louder than my old whisper 2 but not noticeable if you have had small aquarium pumps before. I'm very happy with it.

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Monday, November 4, 2013

Lee's The Ultimate Super Pump

Lee's The Ultimate Super PumpI needed a replacement T pump for my python water changer and this works> Just wanted to let everyone know.

I got this pump because a previous reviewer said it worked with the Python siphon. I needed to replace it. It looks exactly like it and the same size, but it's a different color (Python is green). This pump was a free shipping item and the Python pump was not, so I chose this one over the Python.

It hooks up to the faucet just like the Python, but make sure you keep the metal adaptor that came with your Python pump because the one that is on Lee's is plastic...booo. That can become weak and strip over time. Got everything hooked up just fine, but it was siphoning extremely slow. it took a while to get the water up the tube and to the sink and if I picked up the vac out of the water and then put it back in, the suction goes away completely. It won't suck up anymore unless I empty all of the water out of the entire line. Once it's all empty, I can slowly get my suction back. Oh, and if you hit the python switch to stop the flow for a second, the same thing happens. You have to empty all the water out of the line before you can start again. Very frustrating and takes a lot more time. It works but you'll be standing there for awhile. I have a 30g tank, so maybe people with smaller tanks have much more success. This is a great backup if you are in a bind, but I still suggest getting the Python pump for your Python vac.

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Just got this little venturi, put it on the wash sink in the basement, which has a faucet that is threaded for a hose. Then hooked a full length garden hose to the side port and stuck the other end in the sump well, in the other corner of the basement.

Turn on the faucet, you create enough suction to raise water a few vertical feet through all that hose, believe it or not!

A lot easier than bailing the sump, if the power goes out.

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Aquarium filters remove many harmful chemicals, but nitrates do accumulate over time, and the way to remove them is by periodic partial water changes, usually something like 20% per week. The old way was to siphon water out into a bucket, which was dumped down the sink, commode, or in the yard. The bucket was then refilled and poured back into the tank.

To change water in this manner was a little bit labor intensive on a small tank, and really time consuming on a larger tank.

I stumbled on my pump in a Thrift store, where I found it on a shelf for $1. In all honesty, I'm not 100% sure mine is Lee brand, as it wasn't in the original package, and there is no name on it. It may actually be a knock-off. Mine is made of blue plastic, and looks identical to the item pictured.

It operates by connecting it to a water supply, which can be either an outside hose spigot, or by using the adapter, a kitchen faucet.

Water flows through from top to bottom, past a venturi located where the side fitting is, creating a suction which will draw water out of the aquarium through a hose. I purchased 50 feet of clear vinyl hose from my local aquarium store, attached it to this device, and put a suction strainer on the other end to avoid sucking small fish into the hose.

In use, I drop the suction strainer into the tank, unroll the hose, and attach the pump to the water tap outside my front door. Opening the diverter (the blue collar) on the pump outlet, then turning on the water tap starts a siphon which removes as much water from my tank as I desire (water tap can be closed once siphon starts so long as the pump is lower than the tank, siphon will continue).

Closing the diverter on the pump outlet stops the siphon, and opening the water tap with the diverter closed refills the tank.

I can't imagine any way to make water changes any easier. I've been using this device for years now, and it still works great.

There are also attachments which allow you to vacuum the gravel with the water siphoning out of the tank, if you feel the need to perform this task (I never vacuum because I don't use an undergravel filter, because I use EcoComplete substrate, and because I have fish which eat any food which falls to the bottom, so for me, the need simply isn't there).

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It leaks :-( When I hooked it up to the faucet, it leaks out of the bottom. So, I am wasting water and not getting the suction that I need,

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Friday, October 18, 2013

Hydrofarm AS2FLEX 2-Feet Active Aqua Flexible Air Stone

Hydrofarm  AS2FLEX 2-Feet Active Aqua Flexible Air Stonebought these air stones for a DWC and they are THE BEST! easy to interchange / remove for res changes, 100% flexible for multiple plants in one reservoir, and VERY EVEN AERATION OVERALL!

I am impressed!

I have 8 of these, they were nice when they were brand new. Now that they are about a year old, they barely work. They get clogged within a week and basically stop working. I ended up have to take a safety pin and poking holes every inch for it to function at all.

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I've used about 4 different styles of air stone and this one definitely has the potential to be the coolest:

it sinks

it's flexible and light so easy to shape for your exact needs.

Unfortunately, it's the only one I have that keeps clogging. It's easy enough to clear it. But, every time it clogs I have to wonder how long it's been clogged and not doing it's job. It's not easy for me to check and see if it's working properly. And, there's no obvious reason for the clogging the water is totally clear no debris or anything. I don't get it.

It's a shame because I would have bought more I think the design is really clever.

Give it a try your mileage may vary...

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This works like any other air stone, but is easier to place in the tank since it doesn't float up, and has no feet that need to be put into gravel to keep it from floating. Also, it is flexible, making it easy to fit in any tank configuration. After some use however, it does float at the free end. I'd probably use again because they are so easy to place and configure, but cosmetically it isn't the best.

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The bendability of this product makes it deff the best possible for air stones! I can put it anywhere my roots are to ensure proper oxygen bubble placement!

I like this alot! shipped super fast

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Monday, September 23, 2013

Como Blue Starfish Shaped Aquarium Tank Bubble Release Air Stone

Como Blue Starfish Shaped Aquarium Tank Bubble Release Air StoneThe hose connector was either defective or improperly joined to the airstone. Did not work. Would not recommend. Grandson disappointed :-(

I got one of these long time ago, Because it was cheaper than the other one I also bought I waited to use it. Bad move, It was the best of the two. That little thing put out some serious bubbles in my aquarium, besides being much cuter that the old one. I have looked for another one. finally found them again. I wont loose this site again. These things are great. And no shipping.

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Friday, August 30, 2013

Como 4 x Aquarium Tank Air Pump Plastic One Way Check Valves

Como 4 x Aquarium Tank Air Pump Plastic One Way Check ValvesWorks ok but took company over seas over a month to get them here. My pump could have blown up by then. Luckily it didnt. A warning about SLOOOWWW shipments should be posted on all items that take that long to recieve.

Thursday, July 25, 2013

biOrb Bubble Tube Guard

biOrb Bubble Tube GuardThe tube guard is a great product. Especially if you have small fish on your Biorb. The guard does not interfere with the bubble coming up trough the tube, my only comment is that the guard should had been included with the stared package.

Also does a good job of keeping the bubbled up water from accumulating on the light.

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I have five pea puffers that are curious about EVERYTHING. This cap makes sure that they don't have a tragic encounter with the bubble tube. Easy to pop on and doesn't disrupt the bubbly goodness. If you have little fish, this is a great addition.

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bought this a few weeks agoI'm sure it would work well on most small fish but if you have skinny fish like danios this product is useless. Just freed another one from the filter yesterday. Also we shouldn't be charged extra for this. Should have come with the original kit.

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I don't know if betta's get stuck in them bubble tubes, but I wasn't going to be so sure. The guard fits right on the bubble tube and it does not disrupt the bubbles flow.

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Sunday, June 30, 2013

Aqueon Medium Siphon Vacuum Aquarium Gravel Cleaner

Aqueon 06226 Mini Siphon Vacuum Aquarium Gravel Cleaner, 5-InchEasy to start the flow and strong suction so strong that my gravel gets sucked into the bucket. In an effort to save my rocks and slow down the water transfer, I usually dip the suction tip into the gravel to start cleaning, then lift. As soon as the goop starts going into the tube, I place my finger over the outlet of the tube to stop the flow, then dip the suction tip back into the gravel for another run. Using this method, I've been able to clean more gravel during a single water change.

I bought this gravel vacuum to clean my 2.5gal betta tank. The only complaint I have is that this drains the tank extremely fast for being a mini vacuum. The suction is very strong as well, and I usually have to drain the tank into a bucket and fish out my gravel before dumping out the water.

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I purchased this vacuum to help clean the bottom of a 45 gallon fresh water tank. I was leary at first since it was the first siphon vacuum I'd purchased, but was very pleased with the results immediately!

I place a 5 gallon bucket on the floor, place the end of the hose into the bucket and secure it with the clip provided. I then place the vacuum in the tank, shake it up and down quickly to start the suction, and then take it to the bottom of the tank. It takes me about 10 minutes from start to finish! If you work quickly, it takes out approximately 25% of the water in the tank. Perfect solution for a clean tank and a water change!

You must work quickly once the vacuum starts or you could easily end up removing more water, but makes cleaning and water changes quick and easy!

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I have a 20 gallon fish tank. Cleaning the tank and changing the water took too much time before I used the 9-inch Aqueon Siphon. Learning the rhythm to get the siphon vacuum suction started can seem difficult at first. However, it is easy to start when the vacuum is completely submerged in the water and the end of the hose is a significant distance below your tank. Worked best for me when my bucket and end of the hose were at least three feet below the siphon within the fish tank. The hose is 6-feet long.

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I thought this might have been too small for my tank at first but I used it once already and absolutely LOVE IT! I have a 50 gallon tank with sand and this little siphon really sucked up all the crud. I have a tank full of mystery snails and livebearers and didn't have any issues with it sucking up fry. It is easy to use and works wonderful. Highly recommend!

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