Oceanic 36016 BioCube Aquarium Stand

Let me first say that I worked at an aquarium store for 3 years during college. I've seen many different types of stand build by all different types of manufacturers. This stand is top notch. I sold well over 100 of these step-up's and except for the occasional split seam on an aquarium, I never saw any issues, and never have a seen a stand fail.

One reviewer (the only other reviewer at the time of posting) said this stand was cheap and would likely "fall over" if hit by a child or dog. I would greatly beg to differ.

The stand is made from fiberboard not to cut costs, but rather to increase waterproofing and stability. It's much easier for companies to treat a wood pulp and then press it into boards than it is to treat natural wood. The polyurethane coating on the fiber board is also very scratch resistant and adds an additional dimension of waterproofing should something spill during something like a tank cleaning. On the stability front, it's INCREDIBLY dense, which makes for the perfect medium to support such a heavy tank.

Assembly was easy and took about 20 minutes all together. DON'T OVER TIGHTEN THE BOLTS! Tighter bolts do not equal a stronger stand. The finished stand was very sturdy and looked very sharp. Keep in mind, that there may be a SLIGHT shift in the boards when moving them side to side without the tank on it. Don't be alarmed, it's meant to be this way. The stand relies on the weight of the tank to stabilize the stand, it was engineered this way. I promise Ocean knows what they're doing.

Total bomb this is a disaster. If you have young ones or a big dog, forget about this stand. If a toddler pushes on side of the stand, it is going over along with 29 gallons of water. Ditto for your 30 pound dog that crashes in to it. I'm flying solo so I Gorilla glued and clamped this thing and hoping for the best. Had I been more patient, I would have bought a real deal stand.

Why a company would build and recommend this for a 250 pound anything is irresponsible.

This thing is made from particle board which is very weak for lack of a better word. Had it been designed with some bracing, it might be marginal at best to support significant weight.

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I got the 29 gallon version and put it together myself. It's exactly what I wanted, extremely sturdy, looks good, and it's waterproof. Not flimsy at all. I have a Fluval Edge 12 gallon aquarium, but I got this larger stand because I wanted the extra storage capacity. With this I can keep ALL my aquarium supplies (including a large bucket) stored out of sight underneath in my living room. I'm glad I got it.

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I ordered this then I read some reviews lol I know backwards. Well anyways I was a bit worried because people where saying flimsy and could tip over. I was extra carful when building to not bend anything and my unit is so solid no worries this will ever fall or tip. My large dog could put her paws up on the tank. I would be mad but it won't fall over cause of it. The directions r a little vague but still easy to figure out. Over all I would buy it again.

Roger

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I was excited to receive this item. Once I received it, immediately when I took it out of the box I noticed scratched and chips in the finish. Upon assembly the item practically crumbled apart. It is made out of super cheep material, The kind of material Walmart uses to make their cheep brand particle board coffee tables. Which I feel I would have been better off getting. Amazon was very helpful though in making my return easy and refunded me all of my money. Not a product i would recommend to anyone though.

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Odyssea 500 Watt Submersible Digital Aquarium Heater

We are having problems with this one. Not sure why. It got us through the winter though. I am not sure why it is intermittent. I thought it was because I submersed it...but I see that it is supposed to be submersible. Still, the fish live and winter is over, so it is a pass.

LIKES:

BIG BRIGHT RED LCD display, easy to read

Heats up pretty fast. I used 2 on my 150Gallon tank with Tilapia.

DISLIKES:

too long (length)

if it get's unplugged or powered off, you have to set the temperature again

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9085 12" x 48" Fish Tank Background River Bed/Lake

Arrived rolled up, much larger than needed. Cut it to size without difficulty. It's bright yet not as bright when you put it behind the glass. Does the job, looks good, used scotch tape to secure the edges.

i love the design it looks great! but its not tall enough guess i should have measured my tank i need ot get another one plain blue to finish covering the top half ... but looks great i like it

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This background looks great but make sure you measure your take before buying. I thought it would fit my standard 55 gallon but it was way to short. Wont make that mistake again!

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Como Fish Tank Underwater Decor Arch Bridge Shape Mountain Gray Red

This is an ok product, but it's very small, it fits on top of a credit card. I think the description was a little misleading, because I thought it would be bigger

Marina "Minerva", 66 to 86-Degree Fahrenheit / 19 to 30-Degree Celsius

had the fancy digital type and always end up coming back to these 'old faithful' type. easy to put on tank side

Might be doing something wrong, but I can hardly discern the temperature recorded; it seems as though it doesn't have as much sensitivity as needed.

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Squeaky Freakies Rubber Dog Toy

My dog is a very heavy chewer. He has only pushed the squeaker up inside this toy so far...he's had the toy for 3 days now. This might be a new record for him to not entirely destroy it!! Very good toy for powerful chewers.

My greyhound (RIP) loved squeaky toys, and for her it was all about removing the squeaker, but this toy held up to her gnawing. There is very thick rubber around the squeaker on the bottom of the toy. She was never able to get it out. My new pitbull girl inherited the toy and she has carried it around, chewed on it, but it still squeaks! And there aren't chunks missing from it. I had purchased KONG Goodie Bone Dog Toy, Medium, Red, and it holds up, but but not really a fun chew toy, it is good for sticking treats in. This bone Nylabone Dura-Chew Double Action Combo Bone Chew Toy, Souper was a waste, she chewed all the green rubber off in an hour and doesn't touch it now. Finally this toy Kong Genius Leo Treat Dispensing Dog Toy was good for a few sessions, the neck was chewed off, and the little flaps holding the treats in were delicately chewed off.

This freaky squeaky is a funny looking toy, good to throw and have your dog chase. And it is a good price. I would buy it again, but so far I don't have to.

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Our little Boston Terrier is a terror with toys, shreds them immediately. He absolutely loves this toy and hasn't been able to make a dent in it yet.

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My dog loves squeaky toys but he tears them apart way too fast. This is a tough toy & he really likes it. Large is really too big for a 55 lb hound though as he can't make it squeak. Probably a med would do better.

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The toy was a big hit with our boston terrier and lab, german Shepard mix. The toy was a bit smaller than what I expected, I will choose a bigger size next time! The squeaker lasted about a week, but in our house, that is a long time. Even with the squeaker not working, the dogs still love to chew on this toy!

Wall Mount Hanging Beta Fish Bubble Aquarium Bowl Tank

I had actually bought this as a replacement for our old wall mount betta bowl. My Husband had made the mistake of using an abrasive cleaning pad on the old ones surface and scratched it heavily. So my recommendation is to only wipe it with a damp cloth if it needs cleaning.

But other than that it looks FABULOUS, a lot of people have admired it whenever they've seen it on our wall. It's mounts well on the wall (if mounted properly) and our little guy loves his little "high rise" home :D

I wouldn't recommend removing it from the wall to replace the water, use a siphoning pipe and bucket instead to remove most of the water and then replacing it with fresh water.

I've had this bowl for about 6 months now and my beta is doing great! I get a ton of compliments when people walk in the front door and find a fish bowl hanging on the wall in front of them! Everyone says "Hey, that's really cool!" It is fairly hard to clean and refill the bowl since there's no way to set it flat but other than that I would definitely recommend.

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Purchased never used due to the tedious task of having to unscrew it from the wall every time the tank would need cleaning . The visual aspects of this tank are wonderful, but it is not practical.

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This type of bowl, or any type of bowl for that matter, is not the proper home for a fish. Like other reviewers stated, it is extremely hard to clean. A fish, no matter the breed, needs a filter, a bubbler for aeration, light and depending on where it is in the home and where you live, heat.

Fish are good starter pets for teaching kids responsibility, but they are living creatures, not decorative pieces. Would you buy a dog just to keep it muzzled and in a crate its whole life? Give them room to thrive, buy the proper equipment or don't buy at all.

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Reason for purchase:

I have had my beta fish in regular bowl for awhile now. My twin boys (almost 2 yrs) would slap the stand the bowl would sit on and i am sure that is not healthy for the fish. More terrified that the glass bowl would fall onto one of the boys i either had to find a tall place to keep the beta (which makes no since because betas are there to be shown off) or another option for a tank. I came across this wall tank by accident. It seemed like a good idea to keep the fish away from my kids (or in other cases big animals).

Style:

The picture shown is exactly how the BOWL looks (does not include rocks, fish and decor). Except i filled my bowl more so the fish had more space.

Size:

in my opinion if you were to take a soccer ball then cut it in half it would closely resemble the size of the bowl.

i would not put this product in a spot with a lot of traffic (hallway, entry way etc) because of the fear of someone running into it.

Not included:

as stated before you will only get the fish bowl. The rocks, decor, fish and Screw are purchased separately.

Installing:

i would not suggest putting the screw into drywall as it is only held by 1 screw (if interested you could buy double sided tape to help support but so far 1 screw has held the bowl just fine), instead find a stud and drill into it as it will support the weight of rocks and water easier.

I read comments that say they would have to unscrew the bowl from the wall every time they want to clean it. That is only true if you don't use your brain and find a long screw with a smaller head so you can just lift up the bowl and it would come off. (same concept as a picture on the wall)

where the screw hole is on the bowl there is a small slot so your screw falls into place more securely.

extras:

from family i have gotten great ideas to print out a background to tape to the back of the bowl for more color.

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Fluval Q2 Air Pump

This is an item that works just as it is described. Fully adjustable, does not respond on a dime, but works very well. Super QUIET!! not sure if it is on, if it was not for the bubbles. Am starting ANOTHER 55 and have purchased another, I am very happy with the performance so far.Fluval 306 External Filter

This system is currently powering two under-gravel filters with multiple bubble curtains and other air based features with no issue. Its also much quieter than the other systems I have bought for much smaller tanks.

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Purchased this for a 75-gallon tank. It doesn't have enough air pressure to pump air through the tubes in such a large tank with 18" deep water (even thought the box says it's good for 50-160 gallons). If you raise your air stones to the top third of the tank, the pump works, but this is not practical for the way most tanks are designed. (And yes, I checked the diaphragms and they are sound.) It is quiet, but since it doesn't do what I need, that doesn't matter. I have located another air pump that can handle the depth and size of the tank, so I will be returning this one and purchasing the Coralife Luft Pump.

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Zoo Med Coral Sun Actinic 420 Coral Bulb T8 32 Watts, 48-Inch

i used this with a 50/50 bulb and it turned out beautifully. i have 2 more tanks that i am switching over to the same bulbs. The combination of the 2 made the water a beautiful blue color and brought the colors out of my fish. Also it was fast shipping and arrived in perfect condition.

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F.M. Brown's, Press-Packed Bedding, 1200 Cubic-Inch Red Cedar Shavings

This was bought as a gift. They requested it specifically. It is an excellent product. It arrived quickly and has many many uses. My friends say they love it so much that they bought more. The amount given is just enough without having so much that it goes everywhere with the kids. Great product

I needed Cedar for my moth problem...I filled mesh bags with the cedar and I is just what the doctor ordered

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Use cuts down on pests around certain pets. Light weight. Easy to haul. Breaks down naturally, though slow to do so.

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Marina Aquarium Showcase Bulb, 25-Watt, 120-Volt, Blue

I like it. It gives the tank a different look. My tank has blue stones, so them really stand out.

Well i thought this would make my tank have a blue color to it. It did but only for a few days the heat from the lights melted the color off so now its just a regular light

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Gorgonian Coral Ornament - 8.3 in. x 4.9 in. x 9.5 in.

That Fish Place really knows how to treat a customer. I was treated with utmost care. I found this gorgonian to be very unique when other companies offered the same old stuff. Thank you.

Tetra 77348 AmmoniaSafe, 8-Tablets

Really good product to have on hand incase of emergencies. Highly recommend; it just works, plain and simple. I'd only recommend using it when absolutely needed though, with weekly water changes there should be no high ammonia levels.

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Reef One Biorb Silk Plants

I've had goldfish and other fish for many years and one big problem has been cleaning a tank or BiOrb with artificial plants in it. These plants do not need to be attached to anything. They have nice heavy weighted bottoms that stay where you put them and are so easy to lift out and rinse off with each water change or cleaning. Don't bother buying any other artificial plants for your aquarium you can't beat these!

Saving these for when I get a bigger tank, but man they are so vibrant in color, I wish I had the space to add these to my tank, granted the texture is a bit clothy, I suppose for the intended purpose it needs to be.

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biOrb makes the absolute best faux plants for aquariums. They look so natural and real. This item was shipped to me very fast as well. I am very happy with this product!

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I have two african dwarf frogs and they love to hide. My three gallon tank is wider than it is tall; these frogs have to swim to the top to breathe. These plants are strong enough for them to rest on, so they can go to the top of the tank easier. They love having more places to hide as well! These plants are really pretty, and they don't float up at all (so low maintenance!)

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I have these plants in my ten gallon and my Betta, Flotsom loves them. They are soft and safe for Betta's fragile fins. The smaller Green one looks very realistic. The weighted base is extremely useful in keeping them rooted in the substrate. Love, Love, Love this product.

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Aussie Aquariums - Wall Mounted Plasma Fish Tank - Mini

I purchased this item as a bathroom decoration. Having had MANY aquariums I knew it was not the ideal tank. Definitely not a beginner or goldfish tank.

The quality of the aquarium is superb. It comes with a net, pump filter, great flourecent lighting canopy,Cleaning Siphon, lid, and reach pile for adding plants & decorations. My hand fits easily into the tank, so cleaning won't be a real issue. I'll remove the fish & decorations, stir the rocks at the botton & siphon out 20% of the water and debris.Replace with fresh decholrinated water, add decorations & then fish once everything has settled down. A papertowel will wipe the glass clean, or a razor blade can remove the algae (if necessary) since the tank is real glass. Just be careful not to kick the adhesive & spring a leak!

The ideal fishes for this type of aquarium would be guppies. A betta, mollies or swordtails. Perhaps a Zebra Danio or Tetra if you add a tiny heater.Place away from areas that will get direct light from the sun or heat from the heater/air from the AC. Fish don't like temp fluxuations!

Enjoy your tank. I was VERY suprised by the superb quality. I think my male betta will be more than happy in his planted tank in my spa bathroom.

This and any other aquariums with the same design fail to tell customers that for a fish to be healthy, the tank it's in has to have a wide surface area. What's wide about a 3 inch by 20 inch surface area?

The fish also have no room to turn around. Most fish will grow larger than the few inches this tank allows.

You can't fit a siphon in it, which means you can't remove the poop from the tank, which means the built-up ammonia will kill your fish in a short amount of time.

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This and any other aquariums with the same design fail to tell customers that for a fish to be healthy, the tank it's in has to have a wide surface area. What's wide about a 3 inch by 20 inch surface area?

The fish also have no room to turn around. Most fish will grow larger than the few inches this tank allows.

You can't fit a siphon in it, which means you can't remove the poop from the tank, which means the built-up ammonia will kill your fish in a short amount of time.

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Petco Pirate Skull Aquatic Decor

If you have small fishes like mollies, guppies or zebras, BE CAREFUL and please read this.

Do not buy this item unless you're willing to spend an hour or two smoothing the inner edges. This ornament is made of a resin-like material, and it had several pointy edges on the inside which I was careful enough to notice. I had to take the proper time to slowly remove them with a sandpaper, which is very hard to do because the skull is tiny, even for a female finger.

It is not safe for aquariums with small fishes, so please consider you will have to spend extra time fixing the ornament before it can be danger-free for your beloved pets.

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Laguna Once-A-Year Mini Fertilizer Spike, Aquatic Plant - 6-Pack

I have used similar fertilizer systems to this one, and they are very convenient.

What I like most about the fertilizer sticks is that they can be moved around your tank, in the event that certain plants are not growing as well as others.

I also use plant fertilizer tablets which work well, however, if you stir up the substrate in your tank, a partially dissolved tablet will circulate all over your aquarium leading to an algae bloom.

I also like the fact that with plant fertilizer sticks, you only need to replace them once a year, as opposed to the fertilizer tablets which must be replaced every few

months.

The price for a 6 pack of these fertilizer sticks is also quite reasonable less than $2 per stick given that each lasts a year.

Highly recommended.

I stuck in the pot and my water lily just keeps on blooming. Nice product will last forever. Great deal

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Nova Extreme T5 X2 for Freshwater 48Inch

I was expecting a cheaply built light for the price I paid for it but I was very surprised by what I got. The T5 lighting is by far, brighter than the lights that normally come with typical fish tank. I originally had two 24" plastic fixtures on my 55 gallon tank with a single 18" T8 flourescent light in each fixture. At 30 Watts overall output from both lights, that did not suffice to light my tank and supply light to the plants I wanted to grow. The Nova Extreme fixture comes with two 48" T5 flourescent lights putting out an overall 110 Watts. By far a big improvement from what I had. The desired Watts per gallon range for a planted tank is between 2 to 3 Watts per gallon. At 110 Watts, this fixture gives about 2 to 2.5 depending on how many decorations and rocks you have inside a 55 gallon tank.

Quality wise, the fixture is mostly metal with a plexiglass insert infront of the lamps to prevent moisture from damaging the unit. Although, some sites say the 48" Fixture comes with a fan to cool the lights, mine did not. But it only gets warm to the touch and isn't a big concern. The reflector is polished metal and increases the light output pretty well. The only thing that I didn't like was the mounting legs to sit it ontop of the tank. They were made of plastic and feel like they would break if to much force was put on them. Overall, a great light fixture.

I bought this light for my planted aquarium, and it's working very well. It was one of the least expensive options, but it seems well built. Setup was easy. I didn't find anything else that was even comparable at this price. The other fixtures I considered were at least $30 more.

The only negative is that now I want one for my other aquarium. I never realized how dim a typical aquarium canopy light is until I got this light.

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I replaced a Corallife CPF 65 watt x2 fixture. This unit is much more compact also better looking. The light is much brighter and uses less energy.

One negative is that you MUST use both bulbs. I was hoping on just running one bulb to save energy, however it is not possible.

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I bought this to replace an All-Glass T12 twin tube light fixture for a 55 gallon fresh water live plant tank. The T12 twin tube never produced quite enough light for my plants and T5HO's produce maybe up to twice as many lumens. It looks much brighter. I have the Nova sitting directly on Aqueon (All-Glass) twin tube style Versa-Tops. I did not install the legs (docking mounts) as I want all light to enter the aquarium and personally I just don't like the elevated style. This has worked well and the Nova looks really nice when set up this way. The 48" Nova has a single ballast, and despite some website's information and pictures, has no fan, no side bracket, and comes with a 12,000 K tube instead of the listed 10,000 K tube. Dimensions: 47.5" long X 5.5" deep X 2.1" tall.

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The NOVA Extreme is a well built fixture. It does get hot when used under a canopy, but have had no issues. Ballasts are easy to exchange out is well. Only a screwdriver and some patience are required. I highly recommend this fixture. Mine was used in a freshwater setup. When you order, be sure to select the model that comes with the lamps for your setup.

Como Fish Tank Landscaping Simulation Resin Mini House Tree Shape Ornament

I absolutely love, love, love this little tiny house, it's just the size I was looking for and am wanting more!Como Fish Tank Landscaping Simulation Resin Mini House Tree Shape Ornament

Kyjen Dog Games Ball-in-Ball

My Morkie had this ball for exactly 5 minutes and tore the rubber! I am very disappointed because the concept is exactly what she needs!!

I've had this toy for a couple of days and my dogs (Labrador retrievers) absolutely love it! They haven't figured out how to get the tennis ball out yet, but they are having a lot of fun trying. I keep it out of reach when they aren't supervised just to keep it entertaining for them when they do get to play with it. It seems pretty sturdy to me and they haven't chewed off any of the rubber yet. I suppose they could chew pieces off if they really tried but the rubber is decently thick.

This is my second Kyjen dog toy. I bought the Cagey Cube Dog Puzzle a couple of weeks ago, which they also love! However, it doesn't seem to be as challenging for them as this one (Ball in Ball).

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My dog absolutely loves balls. Her favorite thing is to pounce on them and bat them around with her paws, so this seemed like a great idea.

She absolutely loved it. She pounched on it, she carried it, etc. It was a great toy until it tore while she was carrying it. She's an 8 month old Doberman, and this ball is bigger than her head so I was pretty surprised that it tore so easily.

The problem is that the outer ball is a kind of thin rubber and it doesn't hold its shape very well (at least, the one I received didn't).

Two stars because it's a great toy concept, but the outer ball needs to be made out of a sturdier material. I'd pay extra if it were, but I can't justify getting a replacement that's just going to tear.

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The toy seems pretty durable which is a big winner for me because usually the toys that I buy for my dogs don't last quite long. The toy itself has a tennis ball inside which I really like you don't have to buy two separate toys. I also love the fact that it has a ball inside and they can try to entertain themselves. So awesome.

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Cool product with a great concept. My dogs love it. The material on the outside is well made and perfect for chewing. After fetching the tennis ball the dogs are excited to try to get it out of being hidden in another ball. Got dirty real quick but very easy to wash.

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