Showing posts with label aquarium gravel. Show all posts
Showing posts with label aquarium gravel. Show all posts

Thursday, November 20, 2014

Coralife 05743 6X Turbo Twist UV Replacement Lamp, 18-Watt

Coralife 05743 6X Turbo Twist UV Replacement Lamp, 18-WattMy tank is a conversation piece in the middle of my loft so I've had constant algae problems. This UV lamp is fantastic and I've had perfectly clear water since buidling it in.

Somethings you just want to , work, show up on time and be valued priced. It's just a replacement lamp but it did all those things.

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Friday, November 14, 2014

Snoozer-Luxury Lookout Ii Dog Car Seat - Small/Anthracite

Snoozer Luxury II Lookout Pet Car Seat, Small, Navy MuttI bought this for my 15 pound (a little chubby) Cairn terrier. The size (small) is perfect and she loves it. She can now see what is going on and put her nose into the wind. I use it in my 2500 HD GMC Sierra and the height is perfect. It goes in an out as needed in probably 10 seconds and is well secured by the seat belt. I am going to modify it slightly and would offer my suggestion to the manufacturers as an improvement. The sides above the cushion are not stiff enough in my opinion and when Abby uses them to sit up and look out they tend to flop over. I am going to attach 2 inch strips of velcro strap on each side to connect the sides to the back. They can be unhooked to install the seat belt and then attached to give the sides additional rigidity. This small change I think will make the seat perfect.

The small drawer at the bottom of the seat is very handy to store a leash, toys and cookies. I bought the chocolate color ultra suede to match the interior of a new Avalon Hybrid we have on order. I am confident my friend will find it just as enjoyable in the car as in the truck. This is a very nice, high quality product.

I have tried many different car seats for my dog. For one dog in particular, none of them worked very well. They were all too flimsy and allowed the dog to move around too much (she's a very active little terrier), which could mean she would get hurt more easily in a car accident. I have wanted one of these Snoozer car seats for a long time and when I saw it on Amazon for only about $50, I jumped on it. It turned out to be perfect for the dog I had in mind. I really want another one,because I think that all of my dogs would like it, but I am not willing to spend the money now that the price has gone back up. I even think that $50 was quite a bit to pay for a doggie car seat, but now that I have the it, I am really glad that I spent the money on it. I will buy another one in a heartbeat if I find one on sale again.

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Thursday, October 9, 2014

Fluval C2 Ammonia Remover - 3-Pack

Fluval C2 Ammonia Remover - 3-PackI bought this for my Fluval Edge and although its a little "big" for the filter slot it works just fine.

After rinsing it, before replacing the old ammonia pack, I have to fold the extra mesh bag and then flatten it as much as I can so the rest can fit in the grey plastic filter holder the Edge comes with.

I would recommend and buy it again.

Friday, October 3, 2014

Drinkwell 360 Degree Pet Fountain

Drinkwell 360 Degree Pet FountainI have 3 cats & 2 dogs and they all love this. It makes them drink more & they are healthier. I recommend if you have well water to be prepared to scrub it weekly and if you can, do not use well water at all. City or bottled water is the best for it to get the best use out of filters and the whole system. It is very easy to assemble and clean and is so quiet you can barely hear it. It is quieter than the fish tank in my house. It does need to be plugged into a wall which can often be inconvenient but well worth it. The only thing I would like is a stronger filter so it pulls more water from the bowl & cleans it better. I feel like stuff will get stuck in the bowl & not cleaned but if you don't have animals that track a lot of dirt & stuff around it's no problem. It keeps the majority of water clean, keeps it fresh & makes animals want to drink. I love this product, I've had it for 8 months & it was a very great buy. I would recommend it to anyone & many of my family & friends have bought one after seeing how great mine is.

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Monday, September 15, 2014

Feeding Station for fish

Feeding Station for fishI found this item to be a very good purchase. I own a Tiger Oscar Cichlid and he is a very pushy, messy eater. Since I moved this feeding station into his tank, he has been eating all of his food, since he can now catch it! Also, it stays right in the front corner of the tank while he eats, and doesn't float all over the place so he has to chase it. Very good item!

We currently have this feeding dish stuck to the side of our 30 gallon fish tank. The fish all hang out in the front of the tank now waiting to be fed, so we are seeing a lot more of them! Thanks!

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Sunday, August 31, 2014

Tetra 77017 River Shrimp, 0.92-Ounce, 250-ml

Tetra 77017 River Shrimp, 0.92-Ounce, 250-mlPurchased this for our new freshwater fish tank, great value for the amount of shrimp you get. Some of my fish enjoy it, and it will be a long time before I need to buy anymore.

I have bought mine from a pet store, so don't know if is fresher because of sell date. But this stuff is always very fresh and dry.

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Monday, July 21, 2014

Deep Blue Professional ADB42891 Solarflare LED Lighting Strips for Aquarium Light, 15-watt

Deep Blue Professional ADB42891 Solarflare LED Lighting Strips for Aquarium Light, 15-wattGreat service and product! I received my order in less than 2 days. I haven't had the light very long so can I can't judge the durability or longevity of it but it looks great. Even better than I anticipated. I would definitely do business with them in the future.

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Zoo Med Spirulina 20 Flake Fish Food

Zoo Med Spirulina 20 Flake Fish Food, 2-OunceHaving kept fish for over 35 years there are few foods I haven't tried. Along time fan of Zoo Med for a multitude of reasons. Zoo Med uses top grade ingredients and the foods are made here in the United States.

Unlike so many imports from China Zoo Med foods are free of filler, sub par ingredients and what is most important free of Ethoxyquin. Ethoxyquin is a toxic pesticide often touted as a preservative It's long been banned from dog and cat foods however due to poor regulation lower end foods continue to use it.

Studies have proven that Ethoxyquin even in trace amounts is especially lethal to fish. Studies that support this can be confirmed by simply looking ethoxyquin up on Wikipedia and follow the links to the findings.

Regarding Spirulina 20 this is an outstanding, naturally color enhancing food. Packed with protein at 45% this food is perfect for fish ranging from African Cichlids to Fancy Ornamental Goldfish both of which I keep in a never ending accumulation of fish tanks.

Spirulina is a plant based plankton often referred to as "the perfect food" it's packed with protein, vitamins A1, B1,B2,B6,B12 and vitamins C and E. In addition Spirulina is rich in eight essential fatty amino acids it's a wonderfully healthy food.

The flakes are huge which makes feeding a breeze I have a huge Red Devil Cichlid who goes crazy when he sees the jar. My Ornamental goldfish and other Cichlids are equally crazy for it.

Perfect for salt, fresh and brackish water fish Spirulina 20 is an absolutely wonderful food which will enhance both the color and health of most any fish you keep.

Spiriulina is great to keep certain fish healthy and all of fish eats this diet which is great for their health. I mix it with blood worms, regular diet, brine shrimps.

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I've been doing freshwater and saltwater tank for almost 7 years and I've been using this product for about 2 years. I didn't realize how good this product was until I started using it. I love this product because my fish seems to be doing great and they would go crazy every time I feed them this food.

Just like what it says on the container, it promotes good health and brings out the color of the fish really well. Plus it's high in protein so that's a plus.

I recommend this product to all aquatic hobbyist. Price is reasonable and excellent food for the fishes.

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Bought this for my freshwater guppies, and they love this food!! They see the big blue can and come to the surface to be fed. My inverts love it as well.

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This video shows two of my red freshwater ramshorn snails gobbling down a large Spirulina 20 flake. They're on the surface floating on their backs.

Of all the various aquarium foods I've tried, these are by far to me the best flakes of all. All my fish like them, and they're like catnip to the inverts. The practical side of this is that if you feed these flakes to your fish and some of the flakes reach the bottom where the fish can't find them or don't feed, your inverts (if you have any) should quickly eat up the extra. No waste!

These are especially helpful for my baby ramshorn snails and my pond (pouch) snails. The pond snails are technically an infestation that I didn't ask for, but they're so cool to watch (and impossible to eradicate) that I decided to keep them around.

I've just gotten to the bottom of the four ounce can I ordered...er...when? I suppose if I can't remember when I ordered it I should by a new supply. The funny thing is that it has taken at least six months to use up the four ounce can even after giving half to someone who raises and breeds snails. A few ounces of these flakes go a long way.

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Monday, January 27, 2014

Microbe-Lift NiteOutII for Home Aquariums

Microbe-Lift NiteOutII for Home Aquariums, 16-OunceI'm generally having problem with my tanks being dirty due to the set ups I choose. I've tried a number of filter innoculants and comparable products, but never had anything work as fast as NiteOut II. This thing truly cycles your tank, my NO2 levels have dropped from >5ppm to 0 in 2 days. You don't have to smear it on the media, or marinade the media in it; just throw it in the tank, and that's that.

I read some other reviews here, stating that the water clouds up, I didn't ever have this problem. The solution itself is completely clear and odorless.

I have been using the M-L NiteOutII for 2 months now. My fish are doing great. They look healthy and happy. Now, I always wonder whether the results would have been the same with a natural tank cycling without adding nitrifying bacteria from a bottle. All I can say is that I have no complaints about the M-L NiteOutII. My fish are doing just fine.

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I wrote this review also under Nite Out II's sister product, Special Blend, and am copying it here because the 2 products go hand in hand.

My buddy Bubba died. Bubba was a 13 inch King Kong Red Parrot Cichlid that was like a dog in a tank. When he died, I didn't wanted another fish right away so my tank sat empty for well over a year and was an eyesore. I finally decided to set the tank back up, but I was not in the mood to wait a month to achieve a good cycle with some silly goldfish or something. I went to my favorite aquarium shop and asked them what I could use to obtain a fast cycle...and NO I don't want that CYCLE stuff they sell at Petco. Without hesitation, the freshwater guru reached behind the counter and gave me 2 things. He gave me Special Blend and he gave me Nite Out II by the same company. (I posted a link for Special Blend below) He said they need to be used in conjunction to achieve a full cycle, and the dosing instructions are very clear on the bottle. He stressed that you MUST SHAKE THEM. This is basically a bottle of bacteria which tends to settle on the bottom of the bottle. No shake, no results. Read, read, read the bottle. It tells you to shake, tells you to keep the lights off for about 72 hours so that the light does not interfre with the bacteria's life cycle before they can establish and it tells you to use the Special Blnd on certain days and the Nite Out every other day. OH...and hold your nose. The rotten egg stink on the Special Blend will make your hair stand on end, but goes away quickly. Nite Out II is odorless. Anyway....within 2 weeks I had a gorgeous cycle. Ammonia, zero. Nitrites, zero. Nitrates, acceptable. Water, clear. I adore this stuff. I use it after gravel cleaning, water changes or filter media swaps and the beneficial bacteria seems to be healthy and active in doing their job. I did a little research on this company because I had never heard of them before, but it seems they have been in the pond industry for quite some time and just recently broke into the home aquarium market. And they mean business. They are not fooling around. I don't think I have ever seen a cycle occur so quickly.

LINK TO SPECIAL BLEND: Microbe-Lift Special Blend for Home Aquariums, 16-Ounce

http://www.amazon.com/Microbe-Lift-Special-Blend-Aquariums-16-Ounce/dp/B000YQ2K9O/ref=pd_bxgy_petsupplies_img_y

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I decided to try a soil substrate in my previously cycled tank and the ammonia shot up to the point that I had to do 2-3 water changes every day just to keep the ammonia under 1ppm. Even then, hours later, it would be climbing again. Apparently the gravel I topped the soil with was not a fine enough grain to seal the soil in well enough to slow down the ammonia from reaching the water column. I put sand on top of the gravel and started adding this product to my tank. Without any water changes, my ammonia dropped to .50 and stayed there. I couldn't believe it! For the first time in 2 weeks I went a whole day whitout a water change. I added another capful on day 2 and my ammonia dropped to .25. I did a 20% water change and now my ammonia is almost at 0. The sand helped, but the Microb-lift is what really stabilized my water. This stuff is the real deal!

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My tank was at 0,5,20 with a pH of 7.8. I did a 25% pwc and then used this product (double dose) and one day later my water tests 0.25,5,5. I wasn't looking to reduce NO3 and the bottle says it oxidizes NH3 and NO2 anyway. My bottle is black, not white (not that it matters but the directions could be different on different bottles?) and does NOT tell me to shake or to avoid light. I shook anyway for the second and finally the third dose because I figured since it had different bacteria in it I should homogenize. Still crazy high NO2. It also lowered my pH to 7.4. I'm ordering the API NitraZorb pouches and hope to get better results.

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Thursday, December 26, 2013

PondCare Barley Clear

PondCare Barley Clear, 16-OunceWe have used this product for several years to control algae in a 2500 gallon pond. The Barley Clear does not harm the fish and ducks that use the pond and it is very easy to apply--we just sprinkle it into the water once a week. It has been very effective.

Not really sure what the cleaner does when it enters your pond exactly....but it does sort of clear up water........Nice buy. Would recommend if you care about eco system.

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Saturday, December 7, 2013

JW Pet Company Big Mouth Ring Single Dog Toy, Small (Colors Vary)

JW Pet Company Big Mouth Ring Single Dog Toy, SmallFun to play with, but a heavy chewer can tear it apart. Apparently after it breaks, it's pretty tasty because my stupid pitbull decided to swallow it when I wasn't looking. He passed a couple 3/4" long sections. After a few days of vomiting x-rays revealed a longer piece lodged in his duodenum. Had to be removed surgically. So if it breaks, throw it away immediately.

Wednesday, December 4, 2013

Perfecto Recessed Aquarium Hood 36in Black

Perfecto Recessed Aquarium Hood 36in Blacka friend of my husband give him an aquarium but without a lid i searched and i found a lot i liked this one but i wasnt sure if this hood would fit in.mesuring my aquarium from outside is 36 by 12.5 the exact mesures that they tell is the product dimensions..but i was worried because the hood doesnt go outside but inside the aquarium..here are the real mesurements of the hood 35.2 * 11.6 .I think what they are trying to say is that this hood fits aquarium that are 36 *12.5 mesuring from the outside... but if you are planning to buy this hood mesure where the hood is gonna be placed and and see if a 35.2 by 11.6 fits. by the way the lights are awesome and is very easy to cut the back to put the filter i did it myself...and im a girl lol .. hope this review help you.

I had looked in several stores, but this was the only place I found a top to replace the old one. Some one had reviewed it and gave the exact dimensions for the tank. That was a great help.

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Hi purchased this HOOD for my aquarium .. when it was recieved = the size was off...not what i ordered.. i msged the supplier since early June 2011, and todate no reply.. meaning.. response is terrible after purchase..

Not very happy at all..

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Its a good hood but it is annoying how there is not an opening for the cables to come out the top. It causes the hood to not fit evenly.

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I searched every pet web site I could find to search for a hood to fit my 44 gallon tank. This was the closest to the measuremants of mine, so I ordered it to give it a try and it fits great. Everything is a perfect fit except the width but that didnt matter because I didnt have to cut out the back inserts for the filter to fit.

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Saturday, October 19, 2013

Hydrofarm AAPA45L 20-Watt 45-LPM Active Aqua Commercial Air Pump with

Hydrofarm  AAPA45L 20-Watt 45-LPM Active Aqua Commercial Air Pump withThis little pump packs a punch i had about 4 regular aquarium air pump pumping air in the same tank and this commercial pump outperforms them by far,it saves space if u have multiple air stones its perfect and is very quiet...i would recommend this to anyone looking to buy an air pump....

review for AAPA45L Commercial Air Pump 6 Outlets, 45 Lt Per Minute.

The first thing I noticed is that it is smaller that I was especting, good! Later I started measuring air output and obtained 4 points, with all closed outputs I obtained a maximum pressure of 115 mmHg, at 9 liters per minute I measured 70 mmHg, with 12.2 liters per minute I found 60 mmHg and as last point at 14.8 liters per minute I had 50 mmHg, once I put these 4 points in a chart I get a nice straight line that intercepts 26 liters per minute at zero pressure, so of 45 liters per minute announced I only get a measured 26.

I put it to work and replaced 6 small pumps, with about 16 outputs (filters without stone) that left me with 55 mmHg working pressure and 13.5 liters per minute as my chart indicates.

I hope that it would last more than a year, I did not find this pump very noisy but it is noisier than any of the small air pumps it replaced.

As rule of thumb I found that liters of air per minute that can obtain by any air pump it is more or less half of announced in specifications.

As reference 100 mmHg are about 53 1/2 inches of water.

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i have got a few of these pumps for my aquaponics systems. it moves alot of LPM and if you have a waterfall, you probably wont hear the pump.

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After going through so many pumps for my tank, I saw this at amazon at a good price and decided to try it. The item is a GREAT pump, solid, heavy, complete. Rubber feet, connectors, everything you need. The only problem I have is my tank is in my living room and the noise from this pump is just too much for me. I am looking into running it behind a small wall, running the tube through, but haven't tried that yet. Oh, and this is a LOT of air. I just have two long stones under the gravel and this is way much air. You probably have to use three or 4 of the outlets (at least) to reduce the air flow rate to something usable.

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I received this Air pump in a timely fashion, well packaged and intact.

The pump certainly puts out the rated air, however, it is "Noisy" to a fault.

I've tried the Princess and a pea solution, with inserting multiple padding underneath as a vibration mount, and still the drone of the pump is inescapable. I value my neighbors peace of mind, and the last thing they need is to hear the 24/7 drone of this pump, if I can hear it from inside my home, so can they.

I'll have to build a sound box to contain the noise that will allow for cooling and enough air to supply the pump.

Would have been wiser to just purchase a more expensive, but "proven" quieter pump.

So if noise is not an issue, this pump is a deal.....

However, If noise is an issue, spend your money elsewhere.

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Monday, September 30, 2013

biOrb & biUbe Aquarium Stand, 14" W X 27" H

biOrb & biUbe Aquarium Stand, 14' W X 27' HA great little stand for your biOrb, biUbe or Marineland Hex5 fish tank.

One important note however, the photo used doesn't accurately portray what you'll receive.

The upright column is actually a matte gray more akin to PVC than the polished chrome you see in the photo.

The back of the stand is actually composed of two flat black boards, not a solid piece as depicted above. As a result the chords coming down from your tank will be dangling visibly taking away from the slick presentation you're hoping for.

That said, it's still a nice little stand.

I paid for functionality, storage, and appearance; I received none of these. Like the 2011 review, what I received is not what is pictured or described. The stand they sent doesn't match that reviewer's description no gray or chrome all black. There is no storage space. The unit is just three planks (only 23" tall instead of the 27 advertised) made of sturdy wood (or maybe wood-like). These assemble in an H formation. There are also two disks to put top and bottom. The disks are not 14" in diameter as specified, but 13.75" and with the beveling there's less than 13" diameter of usable space. It's wobbles easily on carpet, tile, linoleum and hardwood. I will not risk using it for my Hex5 tank which had been it's intended purpose. I might consider putting a one-gallon aquarium on it if I didn't have pets, kids, or anyone who might accidentally brush against it and send my betta to an untimely demise. Good points: it arrived promptly, was easily assembled, is black and round, works well with my decor, and should hopefully support a glass or two, so I can at least use it as an end table. In hindsight that's too much to pay for a cup holder.

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I can hide my fish accessories within it pretty well, its quite sturdy, even on carpet. It's been great. Looks very nice, can't complain.

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Friday, September 27, 2013

TOM TM1290 Aquarium Maintenance Easy Scrape-hand held algae scraper

TOM TM1290 Aquarium Maintenance Easy Scrape-hand held algae scraperI purchased this to use on my daughter's 5-gallon acrylic Marineland Hex Betta tank. Due to the tank's design, I expected the cleaning process to be more difficult than your average rectangular tank, but this scraper was pretty much useless. Only the extreme edges of this tool scraped any algae at all, and then in only microscopic quantities. A sheet of Bounty and some good old fashioned elbow grease, followed by five drops of algaecide, were much more effective. I plan sending this back. I think this tool is best used on glass tanks where it appears it works quite well.

I have never used a scraper to remove algae before; I've always relied on those magnetic scrubbers. Well I am sorry I didn't try this sooner. Really easy to use and most importantlyEFFECTIVE.

My only complaint is that I don't think the blade is perfectly straight, so I have to go over areas more than once. It's a minor flaw though.

I have a glass tank so I can't speak for the effectiveness of the acrylic scraper attachment.

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Bought this to use on glass aquariums. Does not remove algae cleanly. Leaves streaks as though the blade (metal) is not completely flat. Better and faster to use a single edged razor blade and get my arm wet than to use this scraper. Would not buy again!

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The blade is not sharp enough to remove much algae. Don't waste your money. I used to have a thin, long handled scraper with a single edge razor blade attached. That was great. They don't seem to make them anymore. I recently bought a long handled scraper but it has this same useless blade. I can't believe I've wasted my money on these items that don't serve their purpose.

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Friday, September 20, 2013

Hagen Laguna Phos-X Phosphate Remover, Water Treatment

Hagen Laguna Phos-X Phosphate Remover, Water TreatmentI install in my underwater filter for my goldfish pond to keep algae in check. It always does a good job of keeping the pond water crystal clear. Easy to install and 1 box will last me a entire summer.

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Thursday, August 22, 2013

Eheim Aquarium AEH2222370 Canister Filter Pro 2222-37 With Media

Eheim Aquarium AEH2222370 Canister Filter Pro 2222-37 With MediaThis long time Eheim fan has thrown in the wet towel! After too many leaks to count and customer service that won't sell you a one dollar o-ring to fix a 30 dollar assembly (or even tell you the specification of that o-ring) it's my opinion that Eheim has lost their pride. If you buy an Eheim canister, don't forget to size a bucket to keep it in... All my opinion, of course.

This Eheim 2222 filter is a wonder, very quiet, reliable, easy to handle, and easy to use. The instruction manual is not friendly, I hate it. However with some intuition I can start to use the filter with no problems. I love my Eheim 2222.

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We've been running an Eheim 2222-37 as the sole filter for a 60 gallon planted tank for approximately 6 years.

It is SILENT, easy to service, leak free, and trouble free.

It's a little under-powered for a 60 gallon tank but still keeps the aquarium very clear.

Fantastic build quality and value.

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I installed this in my 50 gallon community aquarium after I finally got sick of trying to figure out why my Fluval 405 leaked every time I cleaned it. The Eheim was quick and easy to set up and runs silently. The aquarium, one month later seems clean and the fish and plants are thriving. I do think that this filter is a bit underpowered for this size aquarium, but mine is a bit underpopulated so I'm not worried.

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Sunday, August 4, 2013

36" Power Compact Fluorescent Fish Tank Aquarium Light

36' Power Compact Fluorescent Fish Tank Aquarium LightThis power compact lighting is ok but not very practical since I thought there were 2 switch to turn either lamp on or off but the other switch is just blanked out and they have put a plug in it. So when ever you want to turn the lamp on, you have to turn of both lights. It is usefull to be able to turn the 10000K lamp off in the evening and leave only actinic to see the fluorescent beauty of coral and to simulate sunset but that's not possible with this unit and I was quite disapointed because on the pic it really look as if there are 2 switch.

The finish if extremely fragile and will scratch off at the slightest pressure from something hard.

Beside that the unit is very beautiful and the support foot are easy to install and adjust. It does the job but if I want to use the actinic only in the evening I have to unplug the white lamp manualy! this is a pain so I just shut off the unit and forget about using actinic only until I buy another fixture that has 2 separated switch.

I thought it seemed like a good item. with in 90 days, the unit is not functioning properly and sounds as if it has a short in the light and the bulb continues to flicker. it sounds as if it could burn at any time. do not recomend. they only offer 30 day return on the item.

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OK, may not be a high end lighting fixture but it is hard to find inexpensive compact flourescent lights for my aquarium. I have a bunch of 55W CF bulbs with flat pins so definitely wanted another when my All-Glass striplight was accidently destroyed. This one fit the bill. Too bad it didn't come with two daylight bulbs. I use this without the included plastic splash shield and with the included plastic feet. It works fine although both bulbs are in the center--I prefer the staggered setup like with the All-Glass striplight.

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Thursday, July 18, 2013

Tetra Nemo Aquarium Ornament

Tetra Nemo Aquarium OrnamentMy daughter-in-law wanted this figurine for Christmas. It was on her wish list and made her very happy other than the fact that one of the pieces of 'coral' were broken.