Jardin Plastic Aquarium Manmade Floating Fish, 5-Piece, Colorful

This product is as shown in the picture. The product does not come with a way for it to be placed in an aquarium such as a hole in the fin of the fish to attach a string to anchor them. This product is more of a bath tub toy. Fish float on their sides. The vendor did supply this item in a quick efficient manner.

Hagen CO2 Natural Plant System Bubble Counter with Suction Cup and Tubing

This bubble counter is included in the Hagen Plant Grow Natural System. It is probably one of the most efficient methods of dissolving CO2 into the aquarium water when not using a forced water method.

I think this unit is better than using an air stone, bubbling into an upside down cup and certainly better than just letting an air line bubble into the tank.

In my experience, you will still have CO2 loss because not all the bubbles will be dissolved before they run through the unit and bubble to the surface of the water. However, it is still fairly efficient and very easy to set up. All you do is attached the air line that is connected to your CO2 source to the plastic drip tip that is included and then the bubbles slowly pass through a maze of bubble paths, dig zagging their way until they reach the top of the unit. Like I said, there will still be bubbles that pass through the top and disperse to the surface of the water.

My preferred method to diffusing CO2 bubbles into the water is by forcing water to mix with the bubbles. This can easily be accomplished by using a Rio Power head connected to a small bottle that the CO2 line is also connected to. This should completely dissolve the CO2 bubbles. You can find an already made system online for around 35-50 bucks. Or you can make one yourself for around 15 bucks. I made my own and it works beautifully. You also get the added benefit of having extra water current flow (which most fish appreciate).

But for a simple, cheap and easy to set up solution for dissolving CO2 bubbles into the aquarium, this Hagen diffuser is a good way to go. Make sure when you set it up that you set the unit as low as it will go in the aquarium (the bottom touching the gravel) so that the CO2 bubbles have maximum time to travel before reaching the water surface (and after that wasted).

As far as just a bubble counter, this is probably the most fun unit to watch that you can buy. My kids love watching the bubbles zig zag through the unit until the bubbles reach the top (cheap entertainment).

Don't be dismayed if at first it seems like the bubbles are getting built up in certain areas. This is part of the break-in process and it will fix itself. Once some bio-slime (mmmm, bio slime...) gets built up on it, the bubbles go up the ladder smoothly.

I'm using mine with a homemade CO2 system and I'm already seeing results. I would recommend "The Ladder" to anyone who is using a DIY method and doesn't have enough pressure to properly utilize a ceramic diffuser. Plus, you don't really need a separate bubble counter to monitor your CO2 output. You can see every bubble that comes out and tailor your CO2 production accordingly.

Summary: for the price, seems to work great. Low tech and effective.

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I have used a glass/ceramic diffuser for two years with my yeast based co2 system. This worked well enough and plants have grown pretty well. However, these do get blocked and there is a danger of back pressure causing the bottles to explode. They can be cleaned but sometimes difficult to remove the hose once it becomes hardened without breaking the glass. I also tired of seeing all those tiny bubbles floating around the tank.

I don't know exactly how much co2 dissolved in terms of ppm, however, pH fell from 7.9/8.0 to 7.3/7.4 when I started injecting it 2 yrs ago, so seems pretty effective.

As the diffuser was due for replacement again I decided to try a ladder this time it's brilliant!

I agree that it looks pretty cool to watch, and yes, the bubbles did clump at first but after leaving it overnight it was working properly the following morning. I did fiddle with the angle for some time I think you just need to leave it alone and give it time to settle.

I no longer have loads of tiny bubbles and my pH has dropped further now to 7.0, so this is definitely getting more into the water than the ceramic diffuser did. I also found that the old diffuser tended to create much finer bubbles when the mixture started to tire and the flow rate subsided, meaning that more probably dissolved than did when the mixture was fresh.

The bubbles get much smaller as they travel up the ladder, and as they decrease in size they also slow down. This means they catch up with each other, merge, and pop out of the top about the same size as the bubbles which enter at the bottom. However, they enter at 1 per second at the bottom and pop out of the top about every 10 seconds. This suggest a 90% absorption rate (hope that makes sense!).

Some day these are hard to disguise. This model attaches flat to the side so isn't very wide from the front view at all it is not intrusive in my tank at all.

Of course, the system is now low pressure so the danger of explosion is eliminated.

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This is one of the best setups especially if you are running a DIY CO2 system (basically a bottle with sugar and yeast :)

IT is a bubble counter and a difuser all in one. You can watch the bubbles travel up the ladder and if you install a control valve you can adjust how many bubbles come out.

Be careful with installing control valves on diy CO2 as if you close it too much it can blow up and cause a huge mess. Please research these methods before just slapping a bottle together and putting it on your tank

Back to product it is great. If at first you don't succeed wait. :)

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Seems to be a very efficient co2 diffuser. Give it about a day for the natural slime to build up on it so the bubbles will slide easily. Good quality stuff, Very easy to set up!

Fluval Motor Seal Ring for External Filter

I needed a new O ring, and this did the trick for a quarter what the LFS wants for it. Bravo!

Pro tip when you need to get saltwater gunk out of your filter, take the O ring off of the filter before you soak it (the filter box) in vinegar the acid destroys the rubber of the O ring!

I couldn't stop my filter from leaking no doubt cause it was 8+ years old and had the original seal. I was also having problems that before it started not sealing, it would leak upon power start up after an electrical outage. Good thing I keep a plastic container underneath it cause it filled it up and almost overflowed. Now with the new seal, it doesn't leak anymore.

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This was the part needed to stop my canister from leaking. Love that literally every part can be replaced on my Fluval filter.

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I ordered this for a fluval 205. I have no idea how old the unit is because I got it with a used aquarium that I bought. The fluval canister leaked like crazy. I ordered the seal with a slim hope that it would work. To my suprise it doesn't leak at all now and runs like new. I'm very impressed. If your fluval is leaking order this.

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drip, drip, drip....Fixed it! I guess after three years it was going to leak. Changed the o-ring and... no leak!

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Acurel Coarse Carbon Infused Media Pad, 12-Inch by 12-Inch

Gives me more options for filtering the water in my freshwater aquariums. I even use these for extra carbon filtration in my filters that use Penguin Rite Size C cartridges. Can be cut to size for many different applications.

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Round Bolster Pet Bed in Solid Microsuede

Really great for doggies, who love to curl up and, if like our hounds, they like a place to hang their head, this bed provides one. My ONLY complaint, and it is a pretty superficial one, is that, being in two pieces, I wish the inner cushion was completely covered in matching fabric to the top and sides. The bottom tends to slip down below the level of the bolster, showing a white covering that doesn't match the various colors of the bed. Being a little OCD, I'm always readjusting so that the bed's "slip isn't showing" (so to speak.) The dogs don't care about color coordination, but for a bed as nice as these, that little extra attention to detail would have made a really nice cosmetic difference. Everything that matters is top rated, however. I bought one for each dog.

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Como Aquarium Decoration Flower Lotus Plant Fish Ornament

This little flower sits very pretty on top of the water in my aquarium I've always been enchanted with lotuses and this was a welcome little addition, i would also like to note that it is made out of pliable and soft but still sturdy material :)

Mr. Aqua 7. 5 Gallon Frameless Glass Aquarium Tank 12 x 12 x 12 Inch

I got this tank recently and love it. Very clear. Very nice. I hope to get more in the future from the Mr. Aqua line of aquariums.

This is my fourth Mr. Aqua aquarium over the past year (I also have a 17.4, a 12 long and a 13.3 gallon bowfront) and I am still very impressed with their overall construction. These aquariums are manufactured in Taiwan, and constructed out of glass.

And while they don't have quite the clarity of the Aqua Design Amano aquariums, they are close enough, nearly as well constructed, and a fraction of the price for a similar sized tank.

Given that I have only owned these tanks for under a year, I will update this review in the future, to document how they stand up over time.

Thus far, the Mr. Aqua line of aquariums continues to represent some of the best value in aquariums on the consumer market.

I would also like to see this company build some low profile aquariums like the Aqua Design Amano F series.

In particular the ADA 90-F and 120-F. However, at a more reasonable price. The 90-F and 120-F were beautiful looking aquariums, however at about 15 gallons and 18 gallons respectively, and $500 and $800 each, it's no wonder ADA has chosen to discontinue them.

These aquariums were simply too overpriced for most fishkeepers to justify purchasing, given their nano size.

If Mr. Aqua can manufacture these aquariums for around $150, in my opinion, they will sell every tank they build.

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Love the tank. Doesn't scratch as easily as I thought it would. I was quite happy that I brought the 25 gallon rimless tank as well. So far so good for both tanks.

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Acurel LLC Extreme Activated Carbon Pellets, 100-Ounce

this stuff is worthless . I tryed some in my aquarium thinking I was getting a deal , NOT ! See it just is useless . does not do what carbon should do. In fact most carbon when you rince it will make a crackling sound . This did nothing and my water turned fowl . Had to run down to the local pet store and buy more carbon . Avoid this stuff like the plage

One other note , on the label is says "made in china" cheep for a reason !

I saw this product here on Amazon and was initially skeptical on how good it would actually be, but I am happy to report that it works just as good as the name brand products in my Fluval 306. There was no excessive carbon powder, the carbon was uniform in size and absorbed water just like the expensive brands. I will definitely buy this product again!

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After paying an insane amount at the local pet store, I decided to give this a try. It works just as well as the packaged carbon and it's one fifth the price I was paying. My only regret is not buying it sooner.

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I used to help with the rise of nitrate in the salt water tank. this product works for me.will purchase more in the future

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I have a pet water fountain with a charcoal filter. The replacement filters were super expensive. I found a company that made permanent filters so that all I would need to do is change the charcoal. I found this and decided to give it a try. It works perfectly and will last me for a very long time. The price was wonderful, so I couldn't be more pleased. This is a great item at a great price.

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Como Pink Flower Green Grass Plastic Decor for Fish Aquarium

This item came within te time they said it was and it lOok the same way as it did in the picture on line .. I got a 5$ gift card with the item, I couldn't be happy with this buy.!!!

Instant Ocean SCPS-150 SeaClone Protein Skimmer, 150-Gallon

I am upgrading after having this for roughly two years. Frankly, it's a piece of junk. I have to adjust the air intake daily and clean the pre-filter every three days in order for it to even skim. Even when I get it skimming it only skims for maybe 24 hours. Did I mention that the drop down for hanging broke within the first year (big crack that dripped through my wood floors) so I was forced to make it in-sump? I would NOT recommend this skimmer to anyone unless you're merely looking to swirl large bubbles around a cylinder. Drop the dime on a heavy duty skimmer and you won't watch your water quality slowly decline as I did. Also, buy big, as you really can't over-skim.

Purchased this item regardless the negative reviews for my fish only 120 gallon tank, and I do not regret it one bit. Having previously returned a skimmer I bought from Amazon ( the no name cheapie from China) that did nothing but produce a plethora of micro bubbles and was damn near impossible to adjust to do anything but; I got this one because while it's still on the budget, it's a brand name. This thing does not dissapoint. Took a few days to get going, but once it did the tank cleared up and the water quality improved. Also it was easy as pie to assemble and install, and cleaning is a breeze. Is it the best out there, for $100 of course not, but it does what its supposed to do and it does it well. Unless you have a reef tank, this skimmer will perform admirably, especially when combined with ample filtration. Buy this thing and save a few hundred bucks.

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I've used many Marineland products for over 25 years on my freshwater tanks (their Magnum canister filters are excellent) and while I'm sure they make many other great products, the SeaClone Protein Skimmer ain't one of them. The problem inherent with this product is you are CONSTANTLY and FOREVER adjusting the air intake valve (and the air valve they supply is crummy--I had to replace that with something more accurate). When it's working properly, it works fairly well, but compared to say, a Remora Protein Skimmer, it doesn't work THAT well really. I'd estimate it worked properly 45 to 50 percent of the time, but when you have tons of money invested in a reef aquarium, you want something that will work properly and efficiently. I understand some rework can be done on the unit to enhance it's performance, but really, while it's not the most expensive skimmer out there, why should one have to go to all that trouble? Save your money and for another $65, you can get yourself a Remora Pro Protein Skimmer that is practically maintenance free and starts working almost from the day you plug it in.

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We had to upgrade our protein skimmer when we upgraded our tank. We went from a 75 gallon tank with a 100 gallon SeaClone to a 125 gallon tank that needed the 150 gallon skimmer. We trust Instant Ocean and MarineLand products the most because they have always served us best in caring for our fish, both salt and freshwater, so it was a no-brainer to me to go immediately for the SeaClone over the various other skimmers available in the size we needed.

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This protein skimmer works good. I haven't had any problems with it. Its BIG. I have it on a 90 gallon FOWLR tank.

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R-Zilla SRZ100011546 Fresh Air Screen Cover with Center Hinge for Pet Cages, 36-3/8 by 12-3/4-Inch,

I prefer the center hinge over the screens withe little access doors. I thought they would be more convenient by not having to move my lights when access the terrarium. The little doors are just that though little. The center hinge makes maintenance and feeding much simpler. It is also much easier to remove a wriggling lizard with the center hinge screen. The only thing I don't like is that they never seem to fit flush with the top of my aquarium. I have bought many screens by this manufacturer and they all need to be clamped down with those ugly screen locks to fit tight. They feel a little flimsy but I have never had a problem using light bulbs, infrared heating bulbs, or the ceramic heat lamps on top of these covers.

This cover was a great price and just what I expected to get. I checked out a few different pet stores in our area and the price just couldn't be beat. Thanks so much.

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Very sturdy, works well, keeps my snakes in. Much better than my old one where I had to remove the light to get into it.

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it arived fast, and was exaclly what i needed. it did bend a lil in the middle, but other then that works great

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Makes my life a hell of lot easier. Open one side and I can chase them back and forth to pull them out.

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JW Pet Company Smarttemp Thermometer Aquarium Accessory

good for tanks with very thin glass.. but anything larger then say a 20 gallon and it falls off.. magnets are just not strong enough.

While this thermometer is a good concept, with the magnet outside attaching the thermometer to the glass inside, it hasn't worked at all for me. I attached it to my newly filled tank for my betta and it read eighty degrees. The temperature wasn't changing as I let the water sit, so I decided to test it by turning my heater on. While I definitely noticed a major difference in the water temperature, the thermometer still read eighty. I bought it from a local pet store, and I will be bringing it back.

I previously had a thermometer than stuck on the outside of my old tank, and I was much happier with it. Despite the fact that it is inconvenient as it can't be removed and reused, I will be buying a new one for my new tank in place of this.

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Very simple but great! I have one in every one of my tanks they are great and easy to use and move.

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It's a good size thermo, but then it's easy to read. I put it on the side back of my tank so it's not that notice able. The magnet is so great compared to floating or suction cup designs I've used in the past.

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This is a great thermometer, but, if slid, it scratches acrylic. I took it off that tank and put it on a larger glass tank, and all is well. Just don't learn the hard way first!

JW Pet Company Smart Temp Standing Thermometer Aquarium Accessory

I received this thermometer today and placed in my aquarium right away to test if it does in fact stay down as the description says, you'll be glad to know that it does stay down.

The fins you see at the bottom serve as an anchor, the fins have weight and are shaped to help the thermometer stay in place, but be sure to gently push the fins into the sand or gravel.

I have a wave maker in my tank that creates currents from two different directions every 2.5 minutes, the thermometer did not move once and hasn't since I placed it in the gravel.

The thermometer has both readings in Celsius and Fahrenheit on a white background with a "green safe zone" area in the middle. Reading temperatures is very easy, the visibility on the thermometer is very clear.

As for accuracy, I can say with confidence that the water temperature is displayed with minimal margin of error, if any, probably + or .2 degrees. I have a digital thermometer with a probe and both displayed the same temperature.

The overall construction of the thermometer is of very good quality and materials, the housing is made of glass and the fins of plastic, not sure what they used to give weight to the fins, but it works, it does sink and stays sunken.

Nowadays is hard to find good aquarium thermometers, they are either inaccurate or brake easily, this one however, even though is made in China, seems to be well built and I expect it to last. Hope this helps.

Ok...the reason I like the "rocket" so much is...

1) Unlike glass hanging thermo's there is no suction cup that fails after 2 weeks or top hanging thermos which only test temp at the water surface

2) Unlike other substrate based thermos, they don't constantly spin. These have "rocket" fins which anchor it in the substrate and prevent spinning.

The thermo is otherwise no different than most other non digital type thermos. Easily readable and relatively accurate.

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Stays at bottom of tank as advertised. Accurate reading, but numbers are very small so a bit difficult to read. Blue bar indicating "ideal" temperature is helpful.

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I was looking for a good thermometer for an acrylic tank. The stick-on types aren't accurate unless your tank is glass and the suction cup types just don't stay put for long. So, I chose this glass, standing model.

It's an accurate thermometer that stays put at the bottom of the tank. The cory catfish appreciates that food gets stuck by the base and he cleans it away without the thermometer budging. Very happy with the performance and the kids think it looks like a rocket.

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What is a thermometer supposed to do? It's supposed to measure temperature. Well, I'm sure this measures temps, but I can't tell what they are. The scale is unreadable. Mechanically this looks like a decent product, but the water temp could be 60 deg or 90 deg, and I wouldn't know without sticking my finger in the tank. It does have a green zone on the scale, but it's not clear what temp range that covers. I wouldn't buy another one or recommend this product to anyone.

Replacement Cartridge for Repti-Clean Filter - 1 pk

The product was as advertised and arrived very promptly. The actual price of the filter was very reasonable but the postage charge , in my opinion far exceeded the actual postage costs....it could have been sent in a padded envelope for half the price...I paid as much for postage as if I had bought three filters.

Aqueon 06055 Goldfish Color Enhancing Granules, 3-Ounce

Having kept and raised Fancy Gold fish over the past 35 years it feels like there are few foods In haven't tried. For years I've used Hikari Color Enhancing pellets and felt the formula was worth the expense however the formula has changed and not for the better.It's touted as their most advanced formula, but I was concerned that the formula included MSG (monosodium glutamate) A soy based product known to cause migraines and a myriad of other problems.

MSG is a flavor enhancer, what it does is fool the brain into perceiving that certain foods taste better than they actually would without the addition of MSG. Abundant research concludes it makes otherwise unpalatable food highly palatable.

There are plenty of examples of Asian restaurants, foods and countless products that boldly exclaim No MSG!

I had written to Hikari twice, asking why MSG was included in this particular formula, I've never received a response.

Anyway, as most of you know when reading any pet food list of ingredients, the first three are the most critical. So I recently did a comparison between the Hikari and the Aqueon slow sinking color enhancing granules.

Here's the ingredient list for Hikari:

Fish Meal, Wheat Germ Meal, Wheat Flour, Brewer's Dried Yeast, Starch, Dried Bakery Product, Soy Bean Meal, Gluten Meal, Fish Oil, Spirulina, Vegetable Oil, Astaxanthin, Dried Seaweed Meal, Dried A. niger Fermentation Extract, Monosodium Glutamate, Dl-methionine, Garlic, Dried B. subtilis Fermentation Product, Rice Bran, Choline Chloride, Vitamin E Supplement, L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate (Stabilized Vitamin C), Inositol, Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin, Vitamin A Oil, Thiamine Mononitrate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Niacin, Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex (Source of Vitamin K), Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Biotin, Disodium Phosphate, Ferrous Sulfate, Magnesium Sulfate, Zinc Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate, Cobalt Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, and Calcium Iodate.

Here's the ingredient list for Aqueon :

Whole Fish Meal (whole salmon, herring and other mixed fishes), Soybean Meal, Whole Wheat Flour, Corn Gluten Meal, Dried Yeast, Fish Oil, Kelp Meal, Garlic, Spirulina, Dicalcium Phosphate, Natural Astaxanthin, Choline Chloride, Calcium Propionate (a preservative), L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C), Vitamin A Acetate, Cholecalciferol (source of Vitamin D3), Riboflavin Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Niacin, Menadione Sodium Bisulphite Complex (source of Vitamin K activity), Folic Acid, Thiamine, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (B6), Calcium Pantothenate, Biotin, DL-Alphatocopherol (E), Manganese Sulfate, Cobalt Sulfate, Ferrous Sulfate, and Copper Sulfate

Key Points

* Hiraki doesn't identify which fish the meal is made from.

This means they change sources frequently and may be using diseased, rancid fish. Be very wary regardless of any pet food that uses vague terms like "animal digest" "ocean fish" or "Meat" if it's not specific it's a problem

*Aqeon identifies the fish they use a major sign of quality in any pet food.

* There's very little "filler" in Aqeon in comparison to the Hikari formula. Another sign of good nutrition and quality.

Cost

* The Hikari retails for $17.00 for 7 ounces

* The Aqeon retails for $2.99 for 3 ounces a dramatically better formula and by far much less expensive

As a side note, no commercial food for Goldfish can replace a varied diet including fresh veggies, quality gel foods, bits of defrosted raw shrimp and so on. Aqueon is an excellent food as a staple but like any commercial food needs to be supplemented.

So glad to find Aqueon Color Enhancing Granules online. These are smalll granules, not pellets. The fish seems to like these best. No tank mess. Great color enhancing!

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food seems to cloud the watter, says it does not cloud water but it does.. went back to tetramin crisps

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Great food for 5 greedy gold fish.they love it, easy for them to eat and digest. I recommend that you buy more than one at a time, it goes really fast.

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Life-Glo 2 Fluorescent Bulb, 15 Watt, 18 Inches

This is an excellent color bulb to provide a natural color light--I use an 18 inch in a small glass bow front tank. It puts out a lot more light than the Coralife 10K and is not as blue. It also is not as yellow as the Tropical Sun or Sun-Glo bulbs and results in better colors on fish and the best colors of any lamp on river bottom gravel. My plant does well in it too. I wish Hagen provided the lamp in a 14W 15 inch size for my Hex. I don't have a double fixture lamp to try this bulb in tandem with another, but if I did I'd try it with an Aqua-Glo to see if the intense fish colors of the Aqua-Glo lamp combine well with the natural spectrum of the Life-Glo. I find the Sun-Glo a bit to yellow even in combo with the Aqua-Glo.

Having been a long time tropical fish hobbyist, I've seen many lighting configurations. This bulb is an upgrade for most inexpensive fluorescent fixtures typically supplied with a less capable lamps. At 6700K, 95 LUX and 960 lumens it's a winner.

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KENT SEA SQUIRT FEEDER 21

I would give this item more stars if I could. Fast shipping, works great for feeding corals and fish and a great length. I have a 90 gallon saltwater tank and I prefer not to stick my entire arm in the tank when feeding and this does the trick, I'm a women and only have to put up to my wrist in the water. Fast shipping, well packaged.

I have a tropical freshwater tank with a few bamboo shrimp. After the fish have eaten, I use the Kent Sea Squirt Feeder to make sure the bamboo shrimp gets fed too. It is made well and washes easily.

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Works great for target feeding, easy to use, doesn't leak and easy to clean.

This is just what I was looking for, much easier to use than a turkey baster

and can be handled much easier, love the telescoping feature too.

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This is a great tool to feed our two telescope goldfish (they can't see very well, and this has taught them to associate it with food. Our fancy goldfish comes right up to peck at it as soon as it goes in the water, lol!!

I popped off the black end of this and can now mix their slow sinking fish granules with some tank water, suction it all up with this, and squirt towards the fish.

They love it! :) And so do I!! :)

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I have a deep tank and it works perfect for making sure all fish get food as well as corals and I don't overfeed.

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EHEIM Quick Vac Pro Automatic Gravel Cleaner and Sludge Extractor

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I beat up reviews of gravel vacs for almost a week. Look, this thing cost three times the normal 2 c-batt vacs. Just buy it. The thing is awesome. The upper area you see in grey-white is 6 inches of micro mesh plastic to fill up with garbage. You just press 2 buttons to detatch it and go rinse in out. The whole thing is submergable. Also the "On" button locks in. So you don't have to hold it. I didn't give it a 5 because I feel they could have added a cross under the impeller to not allow very small stones to get up in there. I had one lodge which made me have to disconnect the section and dump it out. No biggie. Just being picky since this is a review. Uses 4 AA included (Duracell) wow. Has great suction. I press the lower section all the way in the stone and it actually sucks down to the bottom of the tank. I would have rated this 4.8.

I have a 90 gallon tank and sometimes I don't want to perform a water change to get the bottom of the tank clean. I had the multi-vac previously. I have no issues with that except over time, the pieces won't stay together. I bought the sludge extractor (PETCO) and I love it. It reaches to the bottom of my tank and I didn't have to drain any water. The pressure on the vacuum was more than adequate. I was a bit relunctant on the proce, but I'm happy I did buy it and would recommend it to others. Just shop around for the lowest price.

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This was the second vacuum I purchased and I hope that by reading my review you will make this your first. There aren't a million electronic vacuums on the market but almost all of them cost less than this one. That makes them VERY tempting. However, there are many things that make this worth the money:

Plastic mesh filter: The cheaper ones exit into a cheap cloth bag that keeps coming loose.

Suction: This thing has GREAT suction. You can see all of the debris getting pulled up.

Easy to clean: Take off the filter and rinse it under the faucet.

Quality: This FEELS solid. The other vacuums feel cheap like they will break at any moment.

Works on larger tanks: It comes with an extension that you can use if you have a mid sized tank.

Just wanted to share a tip. It doesn't look like it, but you can remove the cap at the bottom of the mesh filter to make it easier to wash out all of the debris sucked up by the vacuum.

This is a great tool if you want to clean up a bit between water changes, or if you want to clean up during a water change but don't want to take out too much water. Highly recommend.

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I just got the Sludge extractor yesterday, and immediately rip the box open and tried it out. The product comes in a few pieces and nothing was crack or broken as other reviewers has experienced. They even included batteries for the extractor. Assembly was very easy, and a push of a button gets the little pump going. I would say that the sucting power is about the same as my gravel siphon, definately not stronger and no way would it be able to suck a fish up. (I have some neon tetras in the tank) The fine screen traps the "eek" and let the water flows out. It was easy to use and easy to clean. Although for some reason, the pump would stop on it's own for no reason at all. I have no problem with the battery cover, it seems secure enough and it never pop open on it's own. This product can be improved by having stronger suction power. Otherwise, it perform as what I expected from the product description.

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Since I have a planted tank and don't use under gravel filters, this is just the piece of equipment I needed. It was easy to put together and cleaning it out is a breeze.I'm very pleased with this product!

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Petmate Walkabout Retractable Dog Leash Cord for Dogs up to 18 Pounds, 16 Feet, Small, Red

invaluable for walking a pet; retracting helps pet from getting tangled in cord.

conpet will still walk under, around, through something that requires you to untangle the cord.

best walking cord for free roaming of pet.

I have large hands and the handle could be a bit bigger for me, but it is still easy enough to use. I got his for my Yorkie and it is great. Long enough for him to run a bit and easy enough to get him back when needed.

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Acurel LLC Filter Drawstring Lifeguard Media Bag, 8-Inch by 13-Inch

It's a mesh bag, what else can you say about it? It's well made, and the drawstring is nice. Plenty big enough for whatever you may need it for.

Still holding up after a year or two. Holds my filter media and works still. I would probably buy it again

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