Wednesday, November 12, 2014
TOM Stellar Air Pump W-60 - 60gal to 100gal tank
Tuesday, September 30, 2014
Instant Ocean Omnivore Marine Chips
Edit 5/14/13 I believe feeding this food caused my Cyanobacteria outbreak. Stick with frozen, thawed and pored through a fine mesh net and possibly Ocean Nutrition pellets.Experimentally switched to this food as a sample packet was supplied in a five gallon container of their salt I recently purchased. I am producing less skimmate and my water is maintaining good clarity after a couple of weeks without a water change. They advertise less waste due to the product's digestability which seems to be the case.
I like Instant Ocean. I like cleaner tanks. I recommend this product!
Tuesday, September 2, 2014
API Super Activated Carbon Pouch Size 6
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~KristiFits my filter very well. I'm going to give it some time to see how well it cleans. I've been using a "sock" filled with carbon. This one feels better and seems to expose more surface area to the water. I had to rinse it very well before the water would run clear. Lots of carbon dust in this. The price might be more than I want to pay compared to my aquarium sock, but, we'll see. This really is super convenient.
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this really cleared up my fish tank which tends to get a brown tinge to it. My only issue (which isn't a big one) is that when you rinse it off the water turns black and this doesn't go away that's just how it is and i feel like that'll be leaking into the tank itself (which isn't to big of a deal since the water goes through it anyway) but it kept my tank clear for about a month maybe a little longer and now it needs a change.... overall a good product.Read Best Reviews of API Super Activated Carbon Pouch Size 6 Here
Our pet store stopped carrying these products so getting them online was nice. Arrived on time a d was what I wanted.I use this filter in mu 15o gallon tank. I don't have any problems with these filters API makes. I have purchases them many times and will do so again.Tuesday, July 29, 2014
Aquatop IPF-302 Aquarium Internal Filter
Monday, July 7, 2014
Como Pink Flower Green Grass Plastic Decor for Fish Aquarium
Finnex FugeRay Aquarium LED Light Plus Moonlights, 48-Inch
I debated a while whether to give it four or five stars, because indeed, there is a single power cord, which means you cannot switch from daylights to moonlights with a timer. You can use a timer to switch the light on and off, but whichever lights are on or off (day or moon) is up to you. However, this is clearly in the description of the item, so I don't think it is fair to remove a star since it is as described, and not a surprise upon receipt. Nonetheless, the single power cord is a pain. If you need a 48" light fixture, chances are you're a pretty serious aquarist, and you want to use a timer, not manually turn daylights and moonlights on and off every single day. Still, as far as I can tell, you can buy two of these lights, one just for the daylights and one just for the moonlights, and still spend less than you would on the competition. In addition, few LED lights use LEDs that are appropriate for plant growth as this one does. The light runs fairly cool, it is bright, slim, and overall I think it is a great purchase at a great price.
If you want to save some money and you are decent with DIY projects, you can easily install a timer on these lights. Much easier than most DIY LEDs out there, because you already have all the components in one package, except the timer. A quick search on eBay for "digital timer relay switch" should find you the right timer (about $10). Make sure it is the 12V version (even though the light power supply provides 15V, I've had no problems using these timers with it; the rectangular looking timers with a yellow tab on eBay). The timer and some wires is all you need (maybe a small enclosure box from Radio Shack to make it look nice). Installed between the light power supply and the actual lighting unit (you do have to open up the light itself to connect three wires or so), the timer will provide you with more than a dozen easily programmable lighting events, including time of day and day of the week. In other words, this timer will provide MUCH more flexibility than any other standard timer out there. The only drawback is that it will only switch directly between daylights and moonlights; but that's fine by me. Installed six months ago, everything still running smoothly, and best of all, by itself! (Also installed on the newer light, working fine now for at least a month.) FYI, I'm not an engineer or an electrician, or anything like that, so it's really not that difficult to do. As for being able to send it back for warranty work, that's up to you, if you're careful... Must I really say: "Do this at your own risk, I am not responsible if you screw things up."? Done.
I don't understand why Finnex didn't install something like that themselves, they could easily do it for less than $20 (I did), and I'm sure they would sell much, MUCH better with a built-in timer.
Enjoy!Died after exactly 3 months of use.
I like this light (which is why I'm still giving it 3 stars) and am working with the warranty on the fixture, but finding a new box and shipping this back isn't exactly cheap. Not to mention, my plants that were growing so nicely will now take huge steps backward. Just 3 months for an LED light fixture? And I've got the tank covered so this isn't a moisture issue. Pretty disappointed right now.
However, I'll get a chance to experience their warranty service. With good service on that front and a replacement/repair that lasts as it should I'll be back to bump this rating back up to at least 4 stars. No manufacturer I know has a 100% success rate on manufacturing defect and durability. So... we'll see!
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1st... I'm a noob to reef tanks. That said... I started out a few weeks ago with an older setup that had 4x T8 VHO's in it. They blew after 2 weeks of use. Saw that coming though (little earlier than I had hoped). Anyhow... had a Coralife 4x t5 and Halide combo light for a 120g setup that I used while I shopped around. Saw this light and decided to give it a try (my reef is a 55g).Pros:
-Runs VERY cool (heat free really).
-Good light output for a live plant or fish only setup.
-Gives a good shimmer in the water.
-Sits well on the tank. Not too high... not too low.
Cons:
-NOT bright enough alone for a reef setup.
-Does NOT have a way to seperate the moon lights for timers (on one power source).
-Switches are on each side of the light. BARELY accessable with my cover on top... but it does work.
I pared it with a Coralife T5 setup (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000HHQDKM/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00. $58 here on Amazon) and I'm very happy with the setup. Just under $200 for a NICE reef light setup. Time will tell though if these were good purchases.
While I am a noob... I have been all the way around the block now on lighting options in a short time on this tank so when I say it's not bright enough... I'm comparing it to my other lighting sources that I had/have.
All in all... this is a good light (again... NOT good enough as the ONLY light for a reef tank though IMHO). I think it's a little overpriced maybe... but not WAY off (compared to buying a light setup in a pet store... this IS a FAR better deal from what I've seen).
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Wednesday, June 11, 2014
Blue Ribbon Tahiti Village With Palm 2
Saturday, May 31, 2014
CaribSea Arag-Alive 20-Pound Special Grade Reef Sand, Bimini Pink
bucket for three weeks until I got a new tank, the live sand survide for the tranfer. It looks great in my new tank and the
fish keep sending me kisses for the larger tank.
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Tuesday, March 11, 2014
JW Pet Company Canvas Butterfly with Door Knob Teaser Catnip Toy
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I put this on the back of a chair in the dining room (I really don't have any easily accessible door handles). My kitten plays with this butterfly for hours!! It has a nice springy metal arm that allows it to bob and bounce nicely and goes right back to it's original position. Very sturdy, considering how rough Griff plays with it!!Read Best Reviews of JW Pet Company Canvas Butterfly with Door Knob Teaser Catnip Toy Here
Sunday, March 2, 2014
Mr. Aqua 5.2 Gallon Frameless Glass Aquarium Tank 10 x 10 x 12 Inch
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I love this tank! Has a nice look to it. You can easily do a nice ADA setup with this tank.Read Best Reviews of Mr. Aqua 5.2 Gallon Frameless Glass Aquarium Tank 10 x 10 x 12 Inch Here
it is just what I expected and arrived in 2 pieces--since I ordered 2 of them--great quality glass and durabilityWant Mr. Aqua 5.2 Gallon Frameless Glass Aquarium Tank 10 x 10 x 12 Inch Discount?
Very well packaged. Tank looks better in person than it did online. Would definitely recommend. A cover would be great.Saturday, January 25, 2014
Fish & Aquatic Supplies Onyx Ph Stabilizing Planted Freshwater Aquarium Sand 7 Kilo
Sunday, January 19, 2014
Microbe-Lift Dechlorinator + Water Conditioner Removes Chlorine
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Fast service,and the product does what it says!!I would do biz with them any day!!This bottle is big,you only need a few drop per gallon.Read Best Reviews of Microbe-Lift Dechlorinator + Water Conditioner Removes Chlorine Here
Saturday, December 21, 2013
Coralife Pure Flo Filter Pad, 100 Micron
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Waste of money. My tank water was not too bad to begin with, but I thought I would try this with some carbon for the extra polish, instead of buying more Seachem Purigen 250ml (which makes water crystal clear). What a waste of money! From day one this has done nothing to clear my water, in fact it made it worse. It makes my AquaClear power filter stink after a few days (it was not clogged), and after 3 weeks of no results I threw out the filter pad and am not looking back. I have way too much of this stuff left, sitting in the cabinet under my tank, collecting dust. If you can't afford or don't like Purigen, polyester pillow stuffing (a.k.a. "filter floss") works better than this. Would not recommend.Read Best Reviews of Coralife Pure Flo Filter Pad, 100 Micron Here
I used this for a DYI polishing pad for my Emperor 280. Cut it to size, and a few rubber bands later it was in the second slot and I was in business. It catches a ton of dirt that the primary pad misses and it really does the trickWant Coralife Pure Flo Filter Pad, 100 Micron Discount?
These pads work great in the aquarium and cutting to fit your tank filter is a better price.Make a great gift that is always used.
Thursday, December 5, 2013
Petco Summer Aquarium Gravel, 5 lbs.
Monday, October 28, 2013
Tropical Wafers
Monday, October 21, 2013
Perfecto Manufacturing APF33021 12 by 6-Inch 2-Pack Marineland Glass Betta Divider for 2.5-Gallon A
- Betta divider great for 2.5-gallons aquariums
- Made of glass material
- Comes with 2-pieces per pack lets divide tank into 3 sections
- Measures 12-inch length by 6-inch width
Although water won't flow between sections of the tank, this isn't an issue with Bettas, and you could still choose to have air stones in each section if you wished.
Tuesday, October 15, 2013
Bio Safe Systems ABSHG11050 Green Clean Granular Pond Conditioners for Aquarium, 50-Pound
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The Green Clean Granular Algaecide arrived on time. It clears out the algae when used as directed on the package label. Having tried other algaecide I decided on this one, GreenClean. Followed directions for the amount to use for my small pond and after finding foam on top the water a little later and then disapating within a few days there was no noticeable difference in the green pond. No dead algae to scoop out of the pond, but as an added plus it did kill the goldfish, so I give it rave reviews for being a fish killer but zero review for algae killer.Of course there is no money back guarantee, so I'm stuck, again with a product that I will just put in the weekly trash pickup.
Save your money, please, unless of course you like throwing money away. If you do then buy this product to kill your fish, if you have any to kill.
But to get rid of algae look somewhere else.
I did not want to give it 1 star but I can't go lower than 1.
Friday, September 6, 2013
JW Pet Company Aquarium Glass Scrubbing Pad
Monday, July 29, 2013
Fluval C3 Bio-Screen - 3-Pack
I use a Soft Head toothbrush and Aquarium water to clean the Bio-screen pad on both sides when it gets "clogged" with the raw aquarium water coming from the diverter nozzle that the Fluval C series HOB has for the Five levels of filtration .
Yes the cost is kind of high but it is a "special" woven poly pad made for this filter only and Fluval says that you should Replace the Bio-Screen about every Two to Three Months for best results .If you bought the Fluval system you need to buy their components to make it work. You get 3 of the pads that sit on top closest to the tank side of the filter. When you look at what you get you think, "I spent that much for this?"
I typically rinse and reuse them at least once before I toss them. I know it contradicts the instructions but the Fluval police department hasn't shown up yet.
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Pros You need it for the Fluval C3.Cons Pricey.
Thoughts Gave it 4 stars for the price for what it is. NOT because it doesn't work (actually worx great). FYI, you can rinse them out (use the water from yur next water change. NeverEVERtap water) and re use it. Which I recommend doing to save $$$$.a good product, very well like the other product from fluval to it helps me keep my aquarium and my fish in good condition, i like so much this product A+The Fluval C3 filtration system has worked out very nicely for my 28 gallon bow front aquarium. I do not cut corners and always use all forms of filtration materials. My fish are doing well and my water is crystal clear.

