Wednesday, November 12, 2014
TOM Stellar Air Pump W-60 - 60gal to 100gal tank
Sunday, November 2, 2014
Loving Pets Pure Buffalo 6-Inch Bully Stick Dog Treat, 6-Pack
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My dog loved these bully sticks and cheaper compared to most.Kept my pup busy and would not chew on the furniture.
I am buying more.
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Wednesday, October 29, 2014
Microbe-Lift Gravel and Substrate Cleaner for Home Aquariums
What I did was to add this, and follow directions; that means: correct dosage maybe even a little on the conservative side and then changed my filters after 8 (maybe 12?) hours later. Nothing to it, really.
My tank has had a constant algal bloom battle, sometimes worse than other times, and seemed to remain cloudy, even when the blooms had been abated. The water clarifiers and (alleged) algae killers I've used never worked, no matter how expensive or reputable the brand, but somehow this product did it all; took care of the green water *and* cloudiness. I love it, and highly recommend this. I currently have five tanks; one 38-gallon with plants, fish & invertebrates, a 1.5G tank w/ a betta, two Fluval Ebi Nanos (~8G), and one Fluval Chi (5G) that has an albino catfish & some tiger barbs. I've used this product in the betta, barbs, and 38-gallon tank, and the water has always cleared up in color, clarity, and quality (did water tests once cleared to see what the parameters might be).I tried other products, but nothing was able to remove the sludge in my 3 tanks, but all I needed was one dose of Microbe-Lift and the sludge was almost gone. Another dose two weeks later and my tanks were completely clear!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Turns the water brown for a few days but then returns to crystal clear. I used on a 50 gallon fish tank. We use it once a month.Read Best Reviews of Microbe-Lift Gravel and Substrate Cleaner for Home Aquariums Here
This may be a very good product but I've only used it once because it turned the water in my tank brown for days. I may try it again when I know I'm not having guests (yes, it looked that bad) because I like the premise an easy and ecological way to clean the tank of that yucky stuff on the bottom.Want Microbe-Lift Gravel and Substrate Cleaner for Home Aquariums Discount?
I bought this hoping it would do what it suggests, but it turned out far worse than I imagined. The bottle says it will "discolor your water for 48 96 hours" but here it is a week and a half later, and it is getting worse. It is in a 55 gallon tank with live plants that I have had up since 1994. I have never worried so much about the ecology of my tank as I have since I added this product. The tank went rust brown as soon as I added the product, and I was expecting that. But instead of fading in the 48 96 hours it has become worse each day, and now I can not even see fish from one end of the tank to the other. It is a dark coffee brown, and as much as I worry about unbalancing my tank I'm going to start doing water changes out of schedule until I can get the water at least somewhat clearer. At least enough to see the fish anyway. Luckily I only used half of the recommended dose to test things out. If I had put in the recommended amount I can't imagine the tar that the poor little fish would be swimming in now. Okay, now off to start hauling water...Friday, September 26, 2014
Tetra 26331 Whisper EX Carbon Filter
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My fish have told me time and time again that these are there favorite filters. They are really happy!! At least the two that are still alive.Read Best Reviews of Tetra 26331 Whisper EX Carbon Filter Here
Hard to find. Thanks We love the fishtank set up. We have used it for years. Our local stores are hard to find that carry this good product.Wow, they've certainly improved things from when I was a kid. These are great little packets. If you can make coffee or brew tea, you already know how to use them. Well done, Tetra. 4-stars only because they don't last very long, and I wish they came in a bigger package. A fair value, though, and a great way to encourage the kids to change the thing themselves.Monday, September 22, 2014
Penn Plax 3-Day Feeding Blocks of Fish Food, 4-Pack
I now use it in the fish nursery on a regular basis.Well I was on a four day vacation and I guess it works because the are alive and looked well.
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I was sent a vacation Beta Feeder instead of the feeder for golfish. Instead of getting the star shape I got fish shapes. Luckily I have a Japanese fighting fish who is by himself so I can use it for him.Read Best Reviews of Penn Plax 3-Day Feeding Blocks of Fish Food, 4-Pack Here
Monday, September 1, 2014
PondCare 156 Pond Salt Granules, 9.6-Pound
Helps keep fish gils and eyes clear. good as a protectant for
fish health.I got this to use when I emptied a pond and started over in a new house.
After a lot a research, I read that adding salt was a good idea.
After the pond cycled, its doing wonderful.So I would think the salt helped.
Friday, July 11, 2014
Aquarium Plants for Plastic Tank Silk 81040, 8"
Thursday, June 5, 2014
Loving Pets Pure Buffalo 9-Inch Bully Stick Dog Treat, 4-Pack
I cut 9" sticks in half with a Dremmel, so they last longer. If you're going to cut them, though, be sure to do it outside. I cut one with a Dremmel cutter in the house and it was the worst.stench.ever. Also, don't take them outside in warm weather. They attract flies like crazy!
All that aside, our little shark of a GSD pup loves bully sticks! Inch for inch, this pack is one of the best deals out there. And it's cheaper than replacing our carpeting and woodwork. Puppies *WILL* chew. It is our responsibility as dog owners to give them something safe and fun to express their natural urge to chew. And bully sticks are among our pup's favorites.Our dog is a miniature dachshund but chewed through these a few days each. My biggest issue was they reeked of rotting flesh. I could smell them from over 5 feet away. Dog still loved them though.
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Dog really went to town on them. They were long lasting so she was kept busy for a while. Great!Read Best Reviews of Loving Pets Pure Buffalo 9-Inch Bully Stick Dog Treat, 4-Pack Here
Tuesday, May 6, 2014
Universal Rocks 24-Inch by 12-Inch Ledge Aquarium/Reptile Rigid Foam Background
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Saturday, April 5, 2014
Como Artificial Green Red Arch Style Plants Ornament for Fish Tank
I got some corydoras catfish a few weeks ago and they spend most of their time underneath this plant. They really love it! I also have a couple of nerite snails that crawl onto/into it occasionally as well. And as I said before, it is a nice looking plant. Probably my favorite plant/decor piece I have in my tank. I'm actually considering purchasing another one since the fish seem to love it so much.
^^Original review above.^^
-Update-
December, 2012
I recently took the plant arch out to clean it some. And once I did, I found something bad on the underside of it. On the underside of the ceramic base where the plant attaches to the ceramic part, I saw rust. Yes there was rust. There is a metal wire inside the plant, and clearly the decor piece was not sealed properly. Needless to say that it did not go back into my aquarium. How my fishies miss it! But for their health, they do not get it back.Very nice plant. It has a wire inside so you can actually adjust it the way you like it and it is very realistic looking.
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Monday, February 24, 2014
BioBubble LED Light Cap, Aquarium or Terrarium
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
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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.Friday, January 10, 2014
Jardin Tree Style Plastic Fish Tank Ornament Aquarium Plant, Blue
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Thursday, October 17, 2013
JW Pet Company 22-Inch Aquarium Algae Scraper
This is not rigid enough to scrape anything off. It twists and flexes. There's absolutely no way this would ever remove anything without a ridiculous amount of work. I tried removing light film algae from a reef tank. Tried removing film algae in a planted tank. Not even going to discuss a calcareous type of algae as it would be futile to try. Going back to the old credit card method.Fine product but I wish it was straighter the curve at the blade end limits where I can use it in my reef tank.
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I have a nano reef aquarium, with live rock aquascaping and a territorial female clownfish (where the male, and other fish in my aquarium are peaceful towards me) Anyways I was getting tired of being attacked by my female while scraping the glass on my tank with the little scraper I had. So I got this one. Now it's easier for me to scrape around the tank without being attacked and without knocking over most of my live rock.Read Best Reviews of JW Pet Company 22-Inch Aquarium Algae Scraper Here
This is a great cleaner. I have used the product for over 2 years. It works great.Its functional, its light and easily stored. Good product.
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The construction of this scraper is great except for the blade. Does not scrape evenly and takes a lot of effort to scrape the algae off the glass.Saturday, October 12, 2013
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Tuesday, July 16, 2013
Fluval 105 Canister Filter - 110V, 125 gallons per hour
To be fair, the 104 was the first canister filter I had ever purchased but I was so happy with it that when it finally died, I immediately replaced it with this newer 105 model. It's super quiet, and easy to setup with the detailed instructions. The best part is how easy it is to clean, just close the aquastop system and take the filter with you to clean where it's convenient. I know this sounds like a commercial but I really love this filter; this is the first review I've ever written just because I'm that happy with it. Hopefully this one will last another 10 years at which point I'll buy another one. FYI: The tank is a 30 gal filled 2/3 with water and houses my 6" painted turtle and the occasional fish and I only clean the filter about twice a year as needed.After reading reviews for weeks to determine what kind of filter to buy I decided I wanted a canister filter. Unfortunately there aren't many affordable canister filters for small aquariums. Despite some iffy reviews on major pet store sites, this filter is absolutely perfect. The water in my tank is crystal clear and the ammonia levels are zero.
This filter has greatly decreased the amount of time I spend cleaning my tank as well. There's practically nothing to manually clean!
Included in one of those iffy reviews was a comment about leaking. I have to say that I've had no problems with this at all. When setting up the system make sure to apply the gasket and impeller cover correctly. Also, make sure you don't cut the hose too short, a little slack is fine.
Tank Size: 10 gallons
Stock: 1 Red Clawed Crab, 7 Neon Tetra, 1 Male Betta, 3 Sumatran Kuhli Loaches, 5 Cherry Shrimp (Yup, that's way too many animals in such a small tank, but they're all very healthy and happy)
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Using this in my 20 gallon Nano Reef and keeps the water absolutely sparkling. A friend even commented on how it didn't look like a saltwater tank because it was "too clean". Without running a skimmer or sump/refugium, this combined with the live rock in the tank do a great job in all aspects of mechanical and biological filtration. I clean it out every couple weeks which is super fast and easy, and never have any problems with excessive nitrates from running a cannister in a reef system.Read Best Reviews of Fluval 105 Canister Filter - 110V, 125 gallons per hour Here
Wow! What a filter! We are using this filter for our Albino Red Eared Slider Turtle. Her tank holds about 25-30 gallons of water. We replace two filters with this one filter and it has been great. I used to have to turn the TV up so I could hear because of our older filters were loud. I can't hear this one unless the water level gets to low. Now it is just a reminder that I need to add water.Want Fluval 105 Canister Filter - 110V, 125 gallons per hour Discount?
This was our 1st canister filter experience, and it's a good one. This unit was easy to set up, provides good filtration, and doesn't leak.Sunday, June 30, 2013
AquaTop Aquarium Heater - 200W
"Maybe your thermometers are inaccurate." BOTH OF THEM?
"Is it hot outside your house?" Does it matter? The tank is INSIDE my house, and my room temperature is a steady 68 degrees. I live in the Arctic. No, it is not hot outside my house.
I don't know about you, but when I get asked stupid questions like that by people blaming everything but their product for a malfunction, I get kind of annoyed. I was promised a refund by the guy I called for support, then their returns department denied it because I've had the unit for almost 3 months. They said they do not issue refunds after 14 days, and if I want to use the warranty I have to pay to ship the item to them! For a $16 heater, that is not even worth my time or money paying to ship it back, let alone the cost of gas to drive to the post office! What kind of "customer service" is that? I'm sure they bet on people not bothering to pay return shipping for the warranty and instead buy a new one!
This heater was not accurate from the start. If it's going to kill my fish and I have to "re-calibrate it" (their suggestion) over and over again to get it to work temporarily, I am not going to use it and risk a repeat of fish casualties. I unplugged it, pulled it out of the water minutes later and it burnt my hand it was so hot. It smelled strongly of burnt rubber. Unsafe. Do not buy Aquatop!!! Spend a few bucks more on a quality product.
I purchased both the 100W and 200W heaters. Both had the same problems. It was not one defective heater ... it's a common problem!
Last time I am buying an Aquatop product of any kind!That's it! Plain and simple. It says FULLY SUBMERSIBLE even on the sticker that was on the heater itself when I took it out of the box. Until you read the directions that say "Do Not Put Below Water Line"! Seriously? Ridiculous! Misleading they should have to rewrite their product description for false representation. I'm returning the item at my own inconvenience. I shop Amazon quite a bit, but this is total BS guys. Thanks.
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This heater's temp setting is as loose as a goose not accurate at all. Tested on an EMPTY (no fishies or plants thank goodness) aquarium that had a heater already in it. Temp was 74. We have 3 thermometers one digital, one float-about, and one glass sticky (which I don't depend on too much, but it gives me a quick reference). Anyway, we put the heater in and let it acclimate for 3 hours. We turned it up until it clicked on. You'd think we'd be around 74, right? WRONG! It was closer to 66. (Maybe it's because we're back on standard time?...just kidding!! It just made about that much sense.) Anyway, thinking maybe the response was just delayed, we turned it down again, and went much slower giving 5-10 seconds between adjustments. Still turned on at around 66.But that isn't even the worst part. This is: We removed the old heater and watched the temp. The heater didn't click on until the temperature (measured by our thermometers) dropped to around 65, and it stayed on for what seemed to be forever until it reached 76 degrees!! I was just ready to unplug the thing when it finally clicked off. That is one mighty big swing, folks! I'm glad I was being methodical and patient about setting up this new tank, or my fish would have been seriously stressed.
If you care about your fish, and I'm sure you do or you wouldn't be looking for a heater, DO NOT get this one. Move on.
As a side note: Heater is advertised "fully submersible". When you first open the box, the cardboard insert has a sticker on it that says "fully submersible". However, when you read through the booklet, it says clearly to leave the top above the waterline. I found a YouTube video that says they don't recommend fully submersible use. Frustrated, I found Aquatop's email and wrote to them asking if it's fully submersible or not. They said yes. ...for what it's worth!
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I set the heater to 80 it heated the water to 105 and was still "on". It's for use on a quarantine tank so it only killed a few new fish, and possibly the bacteria. I am getting a replacement, ONLY because of the limited use it will get. I would not trust running one on one on a show tank. I'll update the review after the second one has seen some use.....Want AquaTop Aquarium Heater - 200W Discount?
This unit works as it describes and is good at it.However......... when you take it out of the box there is a "Fully Submersible" sticker that you must take off before putting it in thr water. This is quite funny as it clearly states "Do not put below water line".
So this is NOT fully submersible. I called tech support which was friendly and fast and they said that while they do not really "recommend putting the dial portion of the heater below the water line" their engineers "say that this does work under water fine". So it sounds like it might or might not work, and does not have the confidence of tech support to be placed below water line. Also the top part is much thicker than the actual heater as you can clearly see, however this is a problem as the lip of most aquariums comes out just a bit, leaving you to have to place the suction cups way at the bottom of the heater to be able to grab any of the glass since the top part must be out of water.....

