Thursday, October 9, 2014
Marina Decor Polyresin Cave, Medium
Sunday, August 17, 2014
Coralife Energy Savers ACL54200 Colormax Mini Comp.Bulb, 20w
- Cora life is one of the markets leading manufacturers of premium aquarium products
- Made by Cora life Energy Savers
- The lamp equals a 100 watt incandescent lamp and has a 6,000 hour life
- Coralife is one of the market?s leading manufacturers of premium aquarium products
- Made by Coralife Energy Savers
- Coralife is one of the market?s leading manufacturers of premium aquarium products.
- The lamp equals a 100 watt incandescent lamp and has a 6,000 hour life.
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If your aquarium light fixture has a standard base and use the 6" 8" incandescent bulbs, you can probably use either these 20W or the 10W bulbs, depending on the wattage rating of the fixture. For example, my lighting hood is rated for two 25W bulbs, so I am using two of these 20W bulbs. Using incandescent bulbs doesn't produce enough light energy for a decent, small (10-20 gallon), freshwater planted aquarium. This 20W has the lumination of a 100W incandescent bulb and the 10W is as bright as a 50W incandescent. They are also cooler than the incandescent bulbs. These make your aquarium brighter and it's no longer YELLOW! You may get an increase in algae growth, due to the light increase, but adding plants and/or other measures will fix that. These definitely beat paying a ton of money for a new fluorescent fixture and the light is effective for freshwater plants and fish. Worth every penny!Saturday, August 2, 2014
Exotic Environments Rock Tunnels with Silk Style Plants Aquarium Ornament
The fish love swimming through the log chasing each other or simply enjoying it and several at a time. Different types together as well. Currently after one or two days of having it I am extremely happy with it.
The item was well packaged considering, although as mentioned otherwise, leaves were bent upon arrival. I managed to unbend some but was glad to see this did not detract too much when in the tank.
Definitely recommended if you want something more natural and for fish to be happy. I have a 10 gallon tank and this fits nicely at one end at an angle from the front right corner to not quite the middle of the back part of the tank. Perhaps I may be able to update this further later on. Do note there is another similar version I think smaller on Amazon if you want something slightly different.and it looks great in my 55 gallon freshwater tank. There are several ways in/out and its big enough for my fat/lazy 7" pleco to get in, but if my rainbow shark gets there first, pleco is out of luck :) My smaller fish ( a variety of tetras) love darting in/out.
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This is great. It is a hollow log with silk plants. It fits perfectly in my 5.5 gallon betta aquarium without overwhelming it. The medium gray goes well with my Top Fin polished pebbles gravel. My betta likes to swim through its various holes and takes a nap in there from time to time. My snail spends a lot of the day in there, too. I don't like a lot of stuff in my aquariums. This log in the middle of the aquarium with its silk plants on each end look fine to me. My only reason for not leaving a 5 star rating is that two of the plant leaves were creased and don't look right. Other than that it would get a perfect rating from me. It's worth every penny I spent on it and I would buy it again in a heartbeat.Read Best Reviews of Exotic Environments Rock Tunnels with Silk Style Plants Aquarium Ornament Here
This turned out to be just the right size for our 5 gallon tank and the beta loves to hunker down in his cave. Quality is good, not fragile and the foliage looks good.Exotic Environments Rock Tunnels with Silk Style Plants Aquarium Ornament
ASIN: B002WT0E1M
Item model number: EE-1001
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UPDATE: After having this in my freshwater tank for a couple of months the paint has started to flake off of the rock. Even if the paint is safe in the aquarium I don't want it being eaten by fish or clogging up my filters. I'm going to remove this rock from the tank and replace it with natural rock or wood.ORIGINAL:
This decoration looked exactly like the picture and has held up well in my tank over the past month. Fish and frogs are always taking shelter in it and swim in and out of the many openings. Of all of the plants that I bought for my new 20 gallon freshwater aquarium this is my favorite. Recommended!
Friday, August 1, 2014
Tropical Flakes - 1 lb Fish Food
Not recommended for big fish
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I have a 90 gallon tank and I have put a bunch of fish in it. I figured I would need a lot of fish food so I bought a pound of fish food. It is going to last a few years. I think the food will last longer then all my fish. I will probably will not have to buy fish food for a really long time. $20 bucks is a good price.Read Best Reviews of Tropical Flakes - 1 lb Fish Food Here
I read some reviews of this where people claimed the fish don't really like this. My friends, fish are stupid. They have tiny little brains. They would eat donkey poop if I put it in the tank. My fish are more than grateful for this food. It keeps them alive and it costs me less than Tetra-min. This is all I ask.Want Tropical Flakes - 1 lb Fish Food Discount?
this food is a good value for nice colorful flakes, which will give your fish bright color.my fish gobble it up!
Friday, June 20, 2014
Elite Chemi Pure Pond Clarifier
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Do not be fooled by the title this is only for a maximum of a 20 gallon fish tank. This is only a half unit not near big enough for even a tiny garden pond.Read Best Reviews of Elite Chemi Pure Pond Clarifier Here
does exactly what it says it would do.....keeps water crystal clear........and parameters where you want them....I have a salt water aquarium without a skimmer and this does wonders... I've used Chemi-pure Elite along with Purigen in my 29gal Biocube. I had switched to another product and quickly had hair algae and cyano. Switched back to Chemi-Pure Elite and Purigen and the cyano is nearly completely gone and the hair algae is receding. You don't get a lot of space in an all-in-one so use it wisely!
Thursday, June 12, 2014
Penn Plax Radius Curved Corner Glass Aquarium Kit, 5 gallons
The light that comes with the kit is nearly unuseable. It is a mere 0.6 watt LED which is barely enough for a 'moon light'. The really annoying thing is there is no on/off switch and you have to plug and unplug the lamp to operate it.
For about $64.00 shipped, this works as an upgrade for the Betta bowl, but is definitely not suitable for maintaining live plants. If it were not a definite shipping expense to return, I would send it back and save the cash for a better setup.
Thursday, June 5, 2014
Zoo Med Hermit Crab Salt Water Conditioner
www.hermit-crabs.com is a fantastic website for all hermit crab care and needs information.
surf the internet for awhile to learn more about the things your hermie needs, if you know he/she needs salt water, you are on a great path! keep going!
HAPPY CRABBING !
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This is a great product.. makes it super easy to provide a salt water dish for my hermit crabs. Even provides a little measuring cup to make this completely foolproof.Read Best Reviews of Zoo Med Hermit Crab Salt Water Conditioner Here
Thursday, May 1, 2014
Aqueon 06020 Betta Bowl Plus Water Conditioner, 4-Ounce
There are only a few products on the market that both filter tap water and moisturize for betta fish. I've been using this now for three weeks and the tear marks on my betta are closing and you can see new skin beginning to generate. I can't imagine being without this product.
Update: My fish tried to make a break for it and jumped into the sink. He got a bit torn up during the retrieval process. I was really upset at the way he looked when I got him back into his bowl. FYI, I clean the water every week. After two weeks his tears were repaired. Now, after using this for two months he looks like a new fish. This stuff is truly amazing. I can't say enough great things about this product.I could tell my betta was much happier once I started using this. I was using a sample of Zoo Med's water conditioner that came with his fish tank, and it didn't seem to be doing much. I switched to this once it came, and he started blowing bubble nests once I started putting it in the water!
However, it is a very small bottle, and goes fast, and if you keep buying new ones at $7 a bottle...it adds up. I have no complaints whatsoever about the product itself! I love it! But I switched to API stress coat conditioner, just because it's cheaper, comes in bigger bottles, and I use far less of it per gallon (1/2 mL of API per gallon vs. 5 mL of Aqueon per gallon.)
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It only takes about five or six drops in a gallon of water. It's very convenient, it lasts a long time, and it's worth the low price.Read Best Reviews of Aqueon 06020 Betta Bowl Plus Water Conditioner, 4-Ounce Here
This is a good product. However, I have Amazon Prime so it was automatically sent to me via 2-day shipping which obviously involved air travel. When it arrived, the package was dripping fluid, as the top had burst due to the air pressure inside the plane and all the contents had leaked out. I returned the empty bottle and asked for a replacement, hoping it was just a fluke that all the liquid leaked out the first time. The replacement package arrived 2 days later with TWO bottles of the product, each one having leaked about half its fluid. I combined what was left into one bottle and was happy. But really Amazon, just ship it via UPS Ground next time.Want Aqueon 06020 Betta Bowl Plus Water Conditioner, 4-Ounce Discount?
When I first got my male betta, he had some pretty bad fin rot and was missing most of his lovely fins. Now I am able to change almost all of the water in his 3.5 Gal tank every week by adding 3 tsp of this conditioner with tap water and all his fins have grown back. I will continue to use this as long as I have a betta.Tuesday, April 15, 2014
Quiet One Lifegard Fountain Pump, 220-Gallon Per Hour
I am using the pump in a medium sized concrete fountain that is about 3' high. The pump hums so loudly that you can hear it over the sound of water running down the fountain. I have much larger pumps going in larger water features that are completely silent.
All in all I paid a little more for this pump hoping it would be quieter. What I got was a buzzing, broken pump. :(
Two stars for prompt delivery and the ability to drive water 3' up.
Friday, April 11, 2014
Laguna Head for Pressure Flo 700/1400 Filter
Thursday, April 10, 2014
R2 Target Feeder for Fish
Monday, April 7, 2014
Fish & Aquatic Supplies Triad Retro Kit For Whisper 12 Or 3 Filters
Because of the price and the fact these are supposed to fit Whisper 30/40/60 Power Filters and the Whisper Power Filter uses TWO filtration pads and bio filters I was under the assumption that I'd be getting TWO bio filter pads. LIKE PICTURED IN THE DESCRIPTION.
So imagine my surprise when I got it in the mail and had only gotten a single one. These things are cheap as hell, all they are is some abrasive scrubby pads in a plastic frame case, you could easily go and make these yourself for a quarter of the price.
These aren't worth the price for simply one when you include shipping and handling as well. I think Amazon DOT Com should force them to alter the picture to only show a single bio pad because as is right now it can be misleading.
Sunday, March 23, 2014
Pond Filter And Free Pump
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
Wednesday, February 26, 2014
Hagen 12-Pack Fluval U2 Poly/Carbon Cartridge Aquarium Water Filter
Items shipped very fast.
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Monday, February 10, 2014
Lee's 5-1/2 Original Undergravel Filter, 7-1/2-Inch by 15-Inch
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Saturday, December 28, 2013
Coralife 05473 Straight Pin Compact Fluorescent Lamp, 36-Watt, 10K
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It's the proper replacement bulb for 29 gallon biocubes so it's a perfect fit. The price is a little high but it's difficult to find in pet shops so well worth the purchase here.Read Best Reviews of Coralife 05473 Straight Pin Compact Fluorescent Lamp, 36-Watt, 10K Here
Product came in as ordered and in a timely manner. very happy with product. Was worried that it would get broken since this is my first time ordering online for a bulb. Came in unbroken and is working great. ThanksWant Coralife 05473 Straight Pin Compact Fluorescent Lamp, 36-Watt, 10K Discount?
Second time I've gotten a defective 10,000 K lamp from amazon. And second time I am going through the return process. Last year when the lamps were needing replacement, in my Biocube 29g, I ordered the normal 36 watt 10000K and 36 watt actinic lamps. The 10000 k lamp I received for some reason had the same hue as the actinic lamp and was still labeled 10000k on the lamp! (which had to of been a manufacture defect)I returned the lamp.This year I decided to try again because the pricing is reasonably better than the local stores $5 to even $10 cheaper than in my area. The 10,000k lamp I received this time around was defective and did not light up, only flickered about once or twice before giving out. I am now waiting for a replacement, surely if something is wrong with this one I will buy my aquarium products elsewhere from now on.
Also note the actinic lamp I received this year was in excellent condition but was also from an out side vender on amazon.
Friday, December 13, 2013
Aquarius Aq150004c Led Globe Bowl 1-1/2-Gallon Aquarium Kit
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Sunday, November 24, 2013
Zoo Med Turtle Clean 318 Submersible Filter
Small means that it holds far less waste than most collected from the water, and small in that it does not have a good way of filtering out a whole tank for your turtle. I have 1 red eared baby slider (about 4 inches now) and when he was the size of my fingernail this filter worked great, but as with all turtles size became an issue. Turtles get big, fast, and Kame (my baby turtle) has outgrown this filter already. The tank I have is a 10 gallon tank, filled more than halfway with water and I use a water cleanser and a sulfa block along with the filter to ensure the water is clean and not harmful to Kame. I have to agree with the previous reviewers in that it is a good filter to use WITH a much larger, and heavy duty filter, but in no way should you use this as your main filter for your turtle. You may think this is okay if you are just starting with a baby that is less than 4 inches long, but you will find out soon it was a bad investment.
I can't emphasize enough that I only have 1 turtle and I have already begin seeing the water getting dirty after about 2-3 days which is completely unacceptable. When caring for a turtle, especially a newborn, the water condition must always be as optimal and as clean as possible or he/she will get sick VERY quickly. I already experienced a scare this past week when I came home and the water was much more filthy than I had previously anticipated and I saw my poor baby turtle disgusted with his own swimming water. The reason it is so unhealthy is because turtles both drink the water they live in and secrete their waste in it, which means if you don't take care of the water and make sure it is clean every day (not meaning you have to clean it every day but it should not smell bad and should look clear every single day) then your turtle will get very sick and eventually not live a full life.
Lowdown: Do not let this be your only way of filtering the water in your tank, you will need at least 1 larger filter with this that has a greater gallon rotation (for 10 gallon tanks get a filter that has around 60-150 gph).
I suggest moving over completely to a Fluval canister filter 105 Fluval Aquarium Canister Filter up to 25 Gallon (search for "Fluval filter" on amazon) The Fluval canister filter itself is not inside the water, thus allowing more room for your turtle in his/her tank. Or an AquaClear Power filter Hagen AquaClear Power Filter 30 (150) (for fish but works impressively well with turtles) or an Eheim canister filter Eheim Canister Filter Classic Plus 2213 up to 55 Gallon (also outside of the water). Search Amazon for each of these products and you can view a variety of sizes for different tanks. It all depends on what type of setup you are looking for and how much room you are able to dedicate to your turtle tank and filter.
It is important to always buy bigger for your pet turtle, as they will grow fast, so it is always better to buy a tank that is larger than 10 or 20 gallons so that you will not have to invest in a whole new tank in the future, and your turtle will be happy to have more room to swim around in as already with my baby turtle 10 gallons is proving to be a little cramped. Male red slider turtles can grow up to 10 inches, and females can grow up to 13 inches in length.
When you look to buy a filter, if you already have a tank, remember to buy a filter that is meant for a tank that is 3 times the size of yours, this will ensure that the tank will stay clean and efficient. Also take into consideration the implementation of 'beneficial bacteria'. Beneficial bacteria can be used with some filters, not all, to help break down waste material from your turtle and pets and reduce bad odors. These are good because they are not harmful to your turtle and will keep the water clean. Also use sulfa blocks ReptoGuard Medicated Sulfa Block 20 g and water cleansers Zoo Med ReptiSafe Water Conditioner, 8.75 oz
It is important for all turtle owners to know that regardless of how efficient your tank is you should make water changes every 2 weeks by switching out 20% of the water and replacing it with new water.
I hope this has helped you have a better understanding of what filters are appropriate to use for turtles and how to prepare for the years ahead. If you have any more questions or suggestions please feel free to e-mail me at FOAMY89@gmail.com and if I have made any errors please let me know as I am beginning on this journey with a baby turtle for the first time as well and am trying to do as much research as possible.
Peace,
NeelI bought the filter to work in conjunction with others in my tank (turtles are dirty). I had a problem with waste accumulating in a corner behind some rocks. The small size of the unit allows me keep that area clean without disturbing the "aesthetics" of the tank. Unit's filters are easily accessed for cleaning. The item was shipped quickly and has worked so well I'm going to replace my main filter with one of their larger units.
For small, really small, tanks or problem areas of large tanks it is great.
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Zoo Med Turtle Clean 318 Submersible Filter . I have it in a 50 gal tank 1/2 way full of water. It works great! keeps the water nice and clear even with 20 gold fish.Read Best Reviews of Zoo Med Turtle Clean 318 Submersible Filter Here
I have a 20 gallon tank for my turtle and it wasn't enough to keep her water clean. I had to clean her tank 3 times a week (which was a pain and I only had about 3 1/2 gallons of water in it!). It just didn't move water around or filter enough out to keep it clean.It would work better for a smaller turtle maybe.Crystal clear water and the first time in my life i've had turtles that don't smell horrific. Very quiet and can be mounted anyway which is great for sneaking it in somewhere where it won't impede the turtles swimming area.
Tuesday, November 12, 2013
API Phos-Zorb Filter Media Pouch Size 6
I run this media in a HOB aquaclear filter on my 120 gallon reef tank (with no other media to prevent Nitrate spike) and my phosphates are now undetectable. This has allowed me to keep delicate SPS in the same tank with a few messy eaters who require meat feedings several times a day... with the Phos-zorb pouch running in the filter, I don't have to worry about polluting the water.
I'll definitely be buying again when my current pouch is spent!I got advise from Aquarium Pharmacuticals, customer service, to try this Phos Zorb , it doed keep Algea from forming on the rocks and ornaments in my 75 gal tank ,
Also keep the lighting to a 7 hr max .
I use the aqua50 filter with self fill bag using Ammocarb, 1 month carbon change works fine and a fluval 404 with media and ammo carb , water clear as glass
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Great water polisher. Water is always crystal clear, sometimes with major water changes i have to use a water clear chemical, but normal changes my water stays perfect.Read Best Reviews of API Phos-Zorb Filter Media Pouch Size 6 Here
API makes good filters. I use them in my 150 gallon tank. The water it crystal clear and my fish are very happy. If they are hapy so am I.Funciona a la perfeccion: simplemente la he colocado en el Filtro donde circula el agua con mayor fuerza. ( en 2 semanas) ha sido genial.
