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

Tuesday, October 21, 2014

Tetra Whisper Power Filter 60, 60-Gallon

Tetra Whisper Power Filter 60, 60-GallonI have a 65 gallon tank which replaced a 20 I had owned for 3 years. I had the appropriate Whisper filter on that one so I got the larger version for this one. There is no such thing as a silent filter (unless it is in another room) but the whisper does a good job of keep noise to a minimu. If you have your water level right, you do not hear the waterfall effect that others have addressed.

Also, I replaced the additional media in the filter with a better mesh to control phosphates and (hopefully) cut down on algae, and there was plenty of room for this material along with the bags and charcoal.

I had looked at the more expensive cylinder filters but after assessing the cleaning problems, the leaking problems and the overall work involved, I chose to stick with the Whisper and spend my $$ on new fish and decorations!

Works great. Handy slide in filter cartridges for easy and quick changes. Adjustable flow rate. Extra tubing for water intake inside tank. Super quiet! A quality product.

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I have owned a whisper filter in the past and find them a superior product. So I was not hesitant to buy this one. The whisper does work better than most standard filter systems that come with aquariums these days. So thats why after 1 month I ditched the Aqueon filter system that came with the tank I purchased and switched to the Whisper filter. The only thing I would say that is negative is the sound... it isn't a whisper at all.. more like a water fall in your house. So if you find the sound of running water irritating this isn't the system for you. I find it soothing so it isn't a problem.

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I've been using Whisper PFs for all my aquariums for over 20yrs and have never been disappointed by them. As with any filtration, you should always get a filter that's rated higher than what you need -for example, if you have a 60 gallon aquarium, the filter's MINIMUM GPH (gallons per hour) rating should be no less than 50 GPH -because all filters lose filtering capacity over time as media gets dirty and/or loses effectiveness. Aquariums housing particularly messy and/or big fish need filters that can turn the water volume over at least 3x per hour -for example, a 60 gallon Goldfish aquarium needs a filter capable of no less than 180 GPH. It's for this reason that people have issues with filters not keep their aquariums clean.

Whisper PFs are exceptional! Very well constructed and most are very quiet. The Whisper 60 is the biggest model and is also the noisiest of the bunch. They're not insufferable, though, but you can hear them working compared to their smaller cousins. Usually the noise is caused by impeller assemblies not being seated properly and/or air being trapped in the impeller compartment. Should ALWAYS add the impeller assembly into the motor housing after adding water to that compartment so air doesn't get trapped inside. The cover tends to rattled from the vibration generated by the motor, but putting a rock or something like that on top of it eliminates that issue.

The Whisper 60 has a 2 compartment system which makes these filters extremely versatile! Using the filter pouches, you can add any media you want. I always keep one side stuffed with blue bonded media and sponge type media for beneficial bacterial to take on biological filtration which keeps the water crystal clear even with no chemical/mechanical media in use. The other compartment is used for chemical and mechanical filtration. Keep in mind that carbon by itself isn't 100% effective in keeping aquariums clean, so the carbon packets that come with the filter media for these filters isn't particularly useful -especially since there is so little of it. I used PhosPure & Sea Gel and have also used Diamond Blend in the past for media.

To sum up, these are excellent filters and pretty quiet when setup & maintained properly. I've had 5 of these 60's so far and never had an issue with them. I also have the Junior and 30 model in operation currently. My 300+ gallon planted Goldfish aquarium has two of these 60s keeping it crystal clean.

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This filter is great!! I just got it set up and running on my 60 gallon tank. I was worried it would be loud but those poor reviews turned out to be just like any other aquarium advice I see on the internet.. This is really a whisper, the filter is heavenly quiet. I am one of those people that will be driven nuts by a clicking powerhead or a vibration against the side of the tank. This thing is silent!!! If it sounds like a waterfall, its because the water is falling in.. RAISE YOUR WATER LEVEL...and also... 2+2=4

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Thursday, September 11, 2014

Aquarius OT1001 Betta Treasures 1-Gallon Coral Aquarium

Aquarius OT1001 Betta Treasures 1-Gallon Coral AquariumI had to return this item 2 times b/c the switch was broken each time. I got a refund since I wasn't going to be disappointed a third time. The item was supposed to be an Easter gift for my 18 month old son. Never again. We went to pet smart instead, which is what we should have done in the first place. This was a cool aquarium but a poor product...

There is no way to turn the light off, there is a socket for a plug but no adapter and the PLASTIC bowl has scratches all the way around it. I would give five bucks for this at a yard sale but at this point I want my money back and you can send this POS back to China. If you order one and it arrives with the word refund written under the top flap of the box you have been sent the one that I am sending back and I suggest you just send it back rather than trying to figure out how to repackage it. If it had a switch for the light I could overlook the scratched cheap plastic bowl but as it is, no such luck.

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I liked it. good for the money. only problem is the light is really not strong enough. besides that its good. wish they had a bigger one.

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It arrived on time and was packaged well.I really like different things and it looks nice in my living room.Thanks

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Nice, and our Betta named Disco is doing well. The light is a great night light too. Looks great, good quality, great price.

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Saturday, September 6, 2014

Pennplax Red Bonsai Tree Aquarium Decor, 8-Inch

Pennplax Red Bonsai Tree Aquarium Decor, 8-InchBeautiful addition to a betta tank. He absolutely loves to sit on the leaves., and since it's made of silk, it won't damage his fins.

The product was as pictured. Some leaves were bent and sticking out in unnatural directions, but that was fixed with some coaxing (just gently push them where you want them and hold them there for a bit).

I found that the back of the pot and the base of the tree were rather ugly (in my opinion), so I put the ornament as deep into the sand as possible. Cuts down on the height but it looks great.

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Neat in picture super Ugly and not worth the cost in real life. returned it do not waste your money.

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I liked the colorful leaves and the shape of the branches. The leaves are snap on, If you accidently brush against it, it falls off. It goes nicely in my minature japanese rock garden. I recomend it for anybody making a rock garden.

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First off... its NOT red! Its some kind of UGLY orange/yellow shade. Second, the base looks terrible. Cheaply made! Would not buy again!

Friday, August 29, 2014

Vibra-Flo® Air Pump; #3

Vibra-Flo® Air Pump; #3Using in a aquaponics set up. Using one air connection for the fish and the other for the plants. So far so good. Fairly quiet, depending on the surface it is placed on.

This pump puts out plenty of air and I appreciate the performance, but the trade off is the excessive sound it produces. Too bad it's so loud or it would have been the best pump that I've purchased.

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Tuesday, August 12, 2014

Aquarium Biochemical Sponge Filter Fish Tank Air Pump

Aquarium Biochemical Sponge Filter Fish Tank Air PumpUsing this on my angelfish fry tank, working wonderfully. I have two setup in the tank and no complaints yet. They are simple design but no flaws from what I can see.

just got this filter and well it a basic sponge filter good for fish fry or shrimp easy to set up and clean no much else to say about it, but i will say i was vary happy at how fast i got it as i ordered it late Tuesday night and received it mid day Thursday which was nice fast shipping and the price was right because even with shipping it only cost me $6.

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I use this filter on my 10 gallon aquarium, works great for the price its good ;D ( silent )

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Very pleased with this purchase, very simple yet works great. My tank was cloudy but the day after I installed this filter it's been clear since.

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These are perfect for fry tanks they give a nice gentle flow with the fine sponge element they are safe for even the smallest fry.

Thursday, July 10, 2014

Tetra Usa ATS77878 Whisper Repair Kit for 60 and 100 Air Pump

Tetra Usa ATS77878 Whisper Repair Kit for 60 and 100 Air PumpThe repair parts were exactly what I needed. Quick shipment helped me get my air pump working in no time.

Eventually, if you take care of your aquariums & fish, you'll have to either rebuild or replace the all important air pumps. Replacing them can get expensive when dealing with the higher capacity pumps used on the 50 to 100 gallon tanks. Fortunately, if you chose to use the Tetra dome style air pumps, there are these excellent kits Tetra sells for rebuilding their pumps.

The rebuilding process is not complicated. If you can tell which end of a small phillips/cross point screwdriver fits your hand then you can probably handle this task easily in a few minutes. After un-plugging the power and disconnecting the air hoses, simply unscrew the four case screws recessed into the base of the pump. Gently separate the top from the base. Pull out the old parts. They're pressed into place and will slide out with gentle tugging. Pay attention to the relative arrangement of the openings on the back plates of the old assemblies: the new assemblies will need to be oriented tha same way. Carefully slide in the new assemblies while being careful with the O-rings to ensure they seat in their grooves correctly.

The kits come with a new air filter pad, and I highly recommend replacing the old one at this time. Simply pull out the old one installed in the bottom of the pump housing and press in the new one that came in the kit.

Reassemble the top & bottom housing halves, attach the air hoses and plug the power back in. You now should have essentially a new pump thanks to these high quality little kits, and you will have realized a considerable savings compared to replacing the pumps with new units.

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Bought a Tetra Whisper air pump 100 and with in 6 months the diaphragms tore and needed to be replaced. No pet shop carried the replacement parts for it so I had to buy a second one. Well long behold the second pumps diaphragms tore also. Not only is finding the diaphragms in a store around your home impossible but you can't just buy the rubber diaphragm. So instead of the part costing $3 $4 it will now cost at least $10 $13 because you have to buy the whole arm that goes with it! I will never buy another Whisper air pump again!

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Very easy to replace. Just make sure to line up and watch the rubber rings while slipping everything into place. The air pump now works great ! Very quiet.

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It was easy to remove the old hardware. New parts went in easy. Air Pump is now back to pumping full blast.

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Thursday, March 27, 2014

Como Aquarium Y Shaped Clear Plastic Airline Air Tubing Connectors 10 Pcs

Como Aquarium Y Shaped Clear Plastic Airline Air Tubing Connectors 10 PcsThese are exactly what they claim to be. They work just fine and normal aquarium airline is a good tight fit. The only drawback is the length of time shipping takes.

Monday, March 24, 2014

Aquatic Life 39-Watt 6000K T5 HO Lamp Aquarium Light, 36-Inch

Aquatic Life 39-Watt 6000K T5 HO Lamp Aquarium Light, 36-Inch
  • Designed for freshwater applications
  • Ideal for live plants and refugiums
  • Balanced light includes peaks in the blue and red spectrums that matches the chlorophyll absorption peaks in plants and enhances fish colors

I have three aquatic life fixtures, the 24 inch, the 48 inch and the 12 lamp 72 inch. All three T5HO fixtures are fantastic & I wouldn't have it any other way!! I have the 48 inch fixture with two 6000K and two Roseate bulbs because it's a planted tank. With this fixture, Pfertz liquid fertilizers twice a week and pressurized CO2 dosing, all my plants have O2 bubbles emmitting from the leaves starting within a few hours each morning and they keep on pumping out O2 until 5pm when the first set of bulbs turn off. These fixtures have been the absolute best hands down!

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they work.. my first ones died in about 8 months 10 more words are required so I am writing this part.

Wednesday, February 12, 2014

Jungle Quick Dip Test Strips, pH, 5-Pack

Jungle Quick Dip Test Strips, pH, 5-PackProbably not the best choice if you need really precise numbers, but great for keeping an eye on the water for hardier species that just need a general range.

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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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Tuesday, February 4, 2014

Petco Brooklyn 29 Gallon Metal Tank Stand

Petco Brooklyn 29 Gallon Metal Tank StandNo problems whatsoever easy to set up (it does require assembly, but really simple to do) lightweight but strong (it's welded, hollow steel.) I prefer this over pressboard stuff and wasn't about to spend a couple of hundred on a solid wood piece. Fits my 20L tank perfectly.

I was skeptical about the steadiness of this with a tank full of water, but it has been perfect and has stood up to my stupid cat smashing into the tank face first... several times. Leveling feet are a great feature, as I have hardwood floors in an old house. Feels a little wobbly with nothing on top, but have faith. The weight of the tank helps square it up.

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I am a college student but love keeping fish, and so had to get a tank set up in my apartment. After a long search for a stylish but affordable stand, I settled for this and the results have been great so far. Fits my 20 gallon long tank perfectly and looks good to boot. The metal construction is more sleek and modern than traditional wood stands (and stronger, at least I hope). Only real gripe is that there is no storage beneath but that is a minor complaint for what is otherwise an excellent stand. The leveling feet are very useful for eliminating wobble. Highly recommended!

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This is a nice stand. Simple and minimalist. Very sturdy. Perfect for my aquarium. Would definitely recommend it. Price isn't bad either

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Always here in a matter of days! I love shopping with Petco online its super fast. I recommend it if you need something fast.

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Wednesday, January 15, 2014

EasyPro ASB16 16-Ounce All Season Liquid Pond Bacteria

EasyPro ASB16 16-Ounce All Season Liquid Pond BacteriaEasy to treat your pond... very nice results and clear water. I am a repeat buyer and will continue to be.

For the pond bacteria to mature and do its work combatting pond algae--that is the question. I have used this product the past several weeks, and have not noticed any change in pond algae. Yes, I followed the instructions carefully, It may need more time to work.

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Sunday, December 29, 2013

Petco Barnacle Coral Aquarium Ornament

Petco Barnacle Coral Aquarium OrnamentIt looks great in my aquarium with the rest of my coral decor. Very natural looking. If you are going for a natural look I would recommend getting this. It shipped fairly quickly as well.

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Friday, November 22, 2013

Hydor H2Show Lost Civilization - Crystal Skull Decoration 5"x3.5"x4.5"

Hydor H2Show Lost Civilization - Crystal Skull Decoration 5'x3.5'x4.5'The pictures would lead you to believe this skull is clear plastic. Its not. Its white opaque plastic. Yeah, it does LOOK like crystal, but its not what I thought it was. I thought maybe if it gets wet, it will become more clear. Nope. Guess I'll use it with an air stone.

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Thursday, November 21, 2013

Underwater Galleries AUG6413 Cichlid Stone with Large Toe Hold Rock

Underwater Galleries AUG6413 Cichlid Stone with Large Toe Hold RockIts not fully painted on the inside which in certain conditions may be able to be seen outside of the tank. I have it set to not be seen. My convict doesn't really seem to care for it as I've only seen him enter it once or twice. He prefers the log and other cave. Also the entrance is much bigger than the photo suggests.

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Thursday, November 14, 2013

Eshopps Jellyfish Purple and Yellow Aquarium Ornaments

Eshopps Jellyfish Purple and Yellow Aquarium Ornamentsthey look like crap in my tank, they have fishing line tied to s suction cup and they dont more around at all look like crap and a big waste of money

If you have aggressive fish your going to be burying the cord under the gravel all the time. So not worth the effort

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I like it but they are continually sinking. If you dont mind continually reaching into the tank and redoing them, then you would be happy.

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I have seen these in the past and they are very interesting to watch, this one discolored rather quickly with in a month so it no longer looked good and I threw it out.

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The video for these shows them fluorescing under actinic light. The 2 I received glow (slightly) in the dark, but do not fluoresce.

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Friday, October 11, 2013

Loving Pets Pure Buffalo 4-Inch Pressed Bully Bone Dog Treat, 5-Pack

Loving Pets Pure Buffalo 4-Inch Pressed Bully Bone Dog Treat, 5-PackWe had to cut many foods out of his diet because of allergies. We tried these months ago to see if they agreed with him. These free range buffalo treats are great. They don,t bother his skin and keep him busy chewing the goodie from the ends.

These are a big hit with my two large dogs, and these last quite a good long while for maximum chewing zen. My dogs have allergies so I have to be careful what I give them, and these have been very safe, my dogs haven't had any yeast infection flares with these.

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Friday, October 4, 2013

New Life Spectrum All Purpose 2270g

New Life Spectrum All Purpose 2270gA quality product and your fish will like, who writes that this product is flawed no idea as fish or birds feed.

This is a food that will meet all your needs when it comes to feed your fish.

I love this fish food. New Life Spectrum is the top of the line as far as fish food goes, with wholesome ingredients such as peaches, kiwi, zucchini and tomatoes amongst others! The pellets in these are small and almost any size fish will truly enjoy them, not just small ones. I run my own fish rescue, and we feed this as a staple food to all of our fish, including guppies, cichlids, plecos, angelfish, goldfish and many others. It sinks instead of floating which is actually not a bad thing. The person who left the review saying they wouldn't buy it because of that reason obviously has no idea how fish feed. Fish will naturally filter through the gravel at the bottom of the tank to find these delicious little nutrient-packed pellets. I highly recommend this fish food for absolutely every fish!

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Its very very small, and it sinks too fast. It gets trapped into the small spaces of the gravel and most of it is wasted. For a pellet this small, it should float so the fish can actually eat it. The ingredients are great and my fish do like NLS; I just won't buy "All Purpose" again.

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Monday, August 12, 2013

Como 5 Pcs Plastic Floating Tropical Fishes Ornament for Aquarium

Como 5 Pcs Plastic Floating Tropical Fishes Ornament for Aquariumone sank to bottom. Waste of $ for us...only ordered to appease children who had lost their fish. Never again

fish are pretty decent. they do float. they move best near the filter and a bubblemaker. they dont poop or require feeding. great if you want the look but not the responsibility.

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I guess for the price I really shouldn't complain. I bought a set of these hoping to entertain my Betta and give him some "company" but they don't really move even though the tank is aerated and some of them don't float.

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The fish are very cute and colorful in our tube fish aquarium. They were exactly what we wanted. Thank you.

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Tuesday, July 30, 2013

All Glass Aquarium AAG21784 Fluorescent Deluxe Hood, 46bf

All Glass Aquarium AAG21784 Fluorescent Deluxe Hood, 46bfOrdered 2 of these hoods to replace the 2 hoods that my Oscars had broken.

They are better than the original ones I had and arrived in perfect shape.

The black is sleek and modern looking and matches both tanks. One is black and the other cherry trim, but the black makes it look new.

Would definitely recommend this item and the seller! FAST shipping and packed extremely well.

Thanks!

Recived it in three days on the dot. Fit my bow front aquarium as well as can be expected. With a few strategicly placed shims it works well. The light is ckean and clear. Great buy for the price.

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