Showing posts with label beginner aquarium fish. Show all posts
Showing posts with label beginner aquarium fish. Show all posts

Friday, November 7, 2014

VIP Products Mighty Penny Penguin Arctic Dog Toy, Black and White

VIP Products Mighty Penny Penguin Arctic Dog Toy, Black and WhiteThis penguin toy is fun for our 42 lb dog who enjoys flinging it all over..the only adverse observation that I can make is that the abdomen is quite firm and, since the "squeak" is located there, it takes a bit of an effort for our dog to "nose out" a squeak (she loves squeaks.)

So far, so good she likes to cuddle with it. Her sister had eaten her other penguin toy until only the shell remained. So, now the rottie has her new penguin, and we keep it away from her sister.

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do not bother with this toy. my 65lb hound had a hole in this in 10 mins. do not waste your money on this

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Our husky loves this penguin, he's had it a couple months now and hasn't ripped it apart. Pretty amazing for him! The penguin is very firm and squeaks. We like to think that he especially likes it because it reminds him of his ancestral home (There are penguins in Siberia... right??).

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This is the worst ( and most expensive) dog toy I have ever purchased. My 50lb dog shook it once and the wing flew off leaving a gaping hole in the side of it. You know what that means. The toy was dead in 20 seconds. I have contacted Amazon for a refund. Save your money and have them demolish a cheap toy, it will take the same amount of time.

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Wednesday, October 22, 2014

API PH Test and Ajuster Combo Test Kit

API PH Test and Ajuster Combo Test KitBought this because local retailer stopped suppying them....very user friendly!!! Bought this because local retailer stopped suppying them....very user friendly!!!

If you were going to test the water in a fish tank, this is probably a good product. However, I purchased this through a site dedicated to selling products for canning [preserving] food. Per the site, I required an acid content of a pH of 4.6 or below, to safely preserve food by canning. With that said, this kit tests from a range of 6 to 7.6; basically pointless for testing food products for a higher acid content.

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Wednesday, September 24, 2014

Seachem Focus 5gram

Seachem Focus 5gramEDIT: Amazon fixed the description Matrix works fed my fish with an eye infection and it healed quickly without having to deal with killing the beneficial bacteria of the tank.

The vendor or Amazon has incorrectly used metadata to identify it as Metronidazole. The packaging Seachem uses for Focus and Metronidazole are the same. Do NOT purchase it unless you want FOCUS.

this stuff is a polymer dust that you are supposed to mix with medications and food.

you then are supposed to add water and stir it up.

you put the results in a tank and it quickly sinks and makes a mess.

the seachem people said in the forums that what i just said is expected.

i'm not so sure my fish are eating this slurry i am putting in the tank.

i would rather use maracyn II and treat in a hospital tank

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This is good for Protozoa infections as well as other creepy crawlers , mix with food and follow directions. You should purge the parasites within a short time..just be more careful next time....

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Friday, September 19, 2014

Two Little Fishies ATL5455W Ball Valve, 3/4-Inch

Two Little Fishies ATL5455W Ball Valve, 3/4-InchThis was hard to find. It works great on 3/4" tubing for flow control or as a shutoff. Excellent quality craftsmanship.

Although the shipping was great, product great, the seller needs to know how to use commas in there description.

This is a product called "Two Little....." You are only getting 1. Even in the detailed description the do not use commas or note you are only getting one. The price was about 60% more than I found at other places so I assumed this was for 2 of them not one.

Just a Note the product get a 5 Star. The seller gets a 1 Star.

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Friday, September 12, 2014

Como Aquarium Artificial Plastic Green Leaf Pink Lotus Flower Plants

Como Aquarium Artificial Plastic Green Leaf Pink Lotus Flower PlantsI personally did not like this plant. First of all it is silk and did NOT know that. I dont think it mentioned that.

Also it does not look real. It looks better in a photo then in person. THe leaves are nice and it has fake water drops on it

and that is pretty. But I am sure someone will like it even though I did not.

Friday, September 5, 2014

Innovative Marine Pico 4 Gallon Nuvo Aquarium, Black, w/ 4W 14K LED Light

Innovative Marine Pico 4 Gallon Nuvo Aquarium, Black, w/ 4W 14K LED LightLet me start off by saying: AMAZING TANK! the tank is so quiet I can not hear anything coming from it no matter how quiet the room. I have 5 guppies living in my tank, all of which are extremely happy in this new tank. It included a night and day simulation for the tank, so your fish can enjoy a nice swim in the night light as well as the day. the filter is powerful and has kept this clean for 5 months without changing it out. the tank is made of glass, and is very sturdy. I did buy little blue bio balls to put in the filer portion to keep the good bacteria in. All in all a great investment. I paid 110 at fish cove near my house and love it. I think the 110 price is amazing for the build quality.

Sunday, July 27, 2014

Wholesome Hide Premium USA Rawhide Retriever Roll 10-11"

Wholesome Hide Premium USA Rawhide Retriever Roll 10-11'First rolled hide that hasn't given Moose explosive poops. So good there. He is able to completely consume one 9-10" roll in one day. So bad there. At least I think he's not getting toxic waste. But he is a compulsive chewer at 7 months, and I'm saving the kitchen cabinet fronts, table edges, legs, chair feet and any book or paper in the room from being shredded.

My dog is an enthusiastic chewer, and this is about the only thing that she can't devour in a single sitting. One of these rolls lasts her about 10 days, sometimes a couple of weeks.

She has never had problems digesting them, never had an upset stomach and wanted to eat grass after munching on them. (I cannot say the same about other brands of rawhide.) These are a bit more costly, but I think you get what you pay for: in this case, problem-free American rawhide manufactured here and safe to give to your furry friend.

None of the chain stores near me seem to carry the Wholesome line. Fortunately, Amazon sellers do.

Highly recommended.

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I wanted a product that was made in the US rather than China. Most raw cow hides come from the US and are shipped to China for processing. Rawhides produced in the US generally should be fresher and not packed in crates and preservatives for months. I have a higher level of confidence there are fewer harmful chemicals if any when made in the US and with this brand. For our 5 month old German Shorthair Pointer puppy this product can outlast her need to chew. I like the roll better than the bone style. With the wrapped style, she was able to rip the wrapped ends off quickly and I had to watch her carefully to make sure she did not ingest large pieces. I am sure a larger dog could quickly devour one in a setting, but for our 30 pound dog it is lasting a good while. I will most likely reorder this product again.

I don't think there is a perfect chew toy for dogs, but this one is working out for her.

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This company makes great products. The beef is from US processing plants, is clean and carefully rolled. The listing does not permit you to identify which retriever roll this is. It turned out to be SSP025 which Is 10 inches long but weighs only 4 ounces. My Bernese Mountain dog went through it in 10 minutes and nearly choked to death on the end. The retriever roll I had expected is number SSP 014, which is also 10 inches long but weighs almost 10 ounces. This one lasts my big dog at least a week, and often more and is much more suitable for medium and large sized dogs. Unfortunately the vendor's product listing does not permit identification of the roll's true size. My one star rating refers to this small roll only, and it's inappropriateness for larger dogs, which is purely a function of the poor listing description, and not the quality of the roll itself. If the larger roll was listed I would rate it five stars.

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I love this bone first because it has nothing to do with China.

Second my Yorkie can chew on it all day without making a dent.

She loves it and I have peace of mind. I would buy this again.

Wednesday, July 16, 2014

TOM TM1343 Aquarium Rapids Submersible 700gph Replacement Pump

TOM TM1343 Aquarium Rapids Submersible 700gph Replacement PumpI also need the skimmer pump, thanks for telling all that a good cleaning works, mine is frozen but my be i do something as well, although I left it plugged in for a long time, good thing its a magnet stuck and no gears. Any advise?

I have the Rapids Pro Series Wet/Dry Filter Systemfor my 100-gallon salt water aquarium. It has 2 pumps, and this one is the bigger pump. The smaller protein skimmer pump is the one I needed. Unfortunately, no one, not even Amazon, sells the protein skimmer pump. (they have protein skimmer pumps, just not the one that goes in the Rapids pro. Fortunately, I took the Venturi apart and cleaned it out, and now it works like new. I also have the Autofill system, which is great if I'm going to be out of town for more than a few days.

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Thursday, July 3, 2014

Aquatop Zen Nano Glass Aquarium Fish Tank ZN-3G Black 2.6 Gallons

Aquatop Zen Nano Glass Aquarium Fish Tank ZN-3G Black 2.6 GallonsStunning little tank, with quality glass body & glass lid. Filter is literally noiseless and comes with bio-media. filter compartments can be filled with other material as needed. LED light produces a nice slightly cool blue-ish tone. Light will need to be upgraded if you intend to keep live plants or corals, which you'd expect to do at this price point.

Overall, you cant beat the quality and look of this tank especially when comparing to other brands similar sized tanks.

I didn't buy the tank from amazon, but I really like this tank that I feel I should write something here (since no review is available yet).

My betta fish originally lived in an one-gallon plastic hexagon tank TOM Mini Hex 1gal Aquarium Kit with UGF, Air Pump without using the air pump. I change water twice a week, but he was still sick. He had rotted and split fin (got worse everyday), body was pale and eyes were dull. I went to an aquarium store, the owner gave me some Thailand herb for the fish, and told me that the fish needs to have warm water (like 78-80F)... However, even the smallest tank heater requires at least 2 gallon of water. That's why I decided to buy this tank. This tank comes with built-in filtration system, bio-balls, ceramic rings, glass lid and LED lighting. The set up is pretty simple. The only thing is that the water flow is a bit too strong for betta fish. I use a piece of plastic sheet, fold it and slide into where the water comes out to redirect the water flow, my betta is very happy and energetic now. Glass tank looks much better than plastic one. I put some plants too, and the water seems very clean all the time (compare to my old setup). You may consider adding filter foam to remove the dust and debris or also adding a nitrate remover pad to eliminate brown algae.

This heater works very well with this tank: Hydor THEO Submersible Aquarium Heater 25W UL

I also bought this: Marina Floating Thermometer with Suction Cup

BTW, the Thailand herb really works for betta, but I don't see anyone selling it online. If you google "Thailand enhancing herb for Betta plakats fighting fish", you may see what it is..

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Wednesday, May 7, 2014

DrTim's Aquatics Eco-Balance Multi-Strained Probiotic Bacteria for Reef and Nano Aquariums, 16-Ounc

DrTim's Aquatics Eco-Balance Multi-Strained Probiotic Bacteria for Reef and Nano Aquariums, 16-OuncesWhen I adopted my turtle and did a new tank from scratch, I could NOT get the water to decloud. I was changing water every 36 hrs because it was so cloudy I couldn't see Turty. I tried water-clear products: no luck. This stuff cleared tank, and now I use it at at every water change (even weekly partials). Recommended.

Thursday, April 24, 2014

Lee's 40/55 Original Undergravel Filter, 12-Inch by 48-Inch

Lee's 40/55 Original Undergravel Filter, 12-Inch by 48-InchI purchased the Lees gravel filter to reduce the drudgery of aquarium maintenance on a 500 gallon freshwater tropical tank. With large tropical fish, I was finding that the tank gravel was getting VERY dirty and spongy with waste product. I ordered the under-gravel filters (4 large ones) to help mitigate this problem.

The filters were easy to put together, but I must say the construction was rather flimsy. Also the carbon charcoal chambers at the tops of the bubble tubes were so small, they needed cleaning a little too often. The flat bases sit on the bottom of the tank, the bubble tubes stick up through the gravel towards the top of the tank. You simply lay your aquarium gravel over the bases and plug your air lines into your compressor.

THE GOOD-

The fact that the gravel was elevated on a base made it SUPER EASY to use a manual siphon to vacuum the silt out of the gravel. The gravel It was also easy to re-level the gravel back onto the bases.

THE BAD-

This product appeared flimsy. The bayonet style attachments of the bubble tubes were prone to breaking during installation and maintenance. The "cleaning action" of the tubes and base was just so-so. Not bad, but not great.

The final impression-

The idea of moving the aquarium gavel onto raised bases such as this is actually excellent. It really has reduced my routine maintenance duration. However, I don't think the electricity ($$$) it takes to power this unit is worth the cleaning power. I have since continued to use the bases, but NOT run the air compressor pump to run the bubble tubes. If there was a way to buy just the gravel bases, now THAT would likely be a 5 STAR purchase review at a MUCH lower cost and MUCH better value!!

i think that the slits in the bottom are to thin, also they are 4 individual peices, water does not flow from one side of the tank to the other undr this filter. i had to cut the sides off each square. would not buy again, but i have it and made it work.

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It came as described and in undamaged condition. It took a bit of effort to put it together but it fit the way it was described and works the way it was described. Overall, a great value!

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I really like the underwater filter but the only problem I see I am gonna have is buying the replacement filters, I have to buy them online as well, none of the pet stores around my area carry the Lee's filters. If I had known this I may have purchased another type..my fault though I didn't do my homework.

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i chose this rating because the item was clearly described and i received it in the exact condition that was stated in the ad.i liked the ad because it was clearly written and easy to navigate through. i would definitely recommend this seller to anyone needing this or a similar product.

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Monday, April 7, 2014

Underwater Galleries AUG7211 Island Stonehead

Underwater Galleries AUG7211 Island StoneheadThe only reason I bought this is I saw it in a picture on a tank box at a local box store and thought it came in it. When I opened it, no Dumb Dumb. (If you are wondering why I am saying that, watch Night at the Museum. My son's loved that movie so when I saw this, I knew he would want it.) So came on Amazon to find one and success! The price is so,so but it seems to be very well made and looks nice and the look on my son's face was priceless.

There is an opening in the back and base, which is nice for fish to hide and water to drain for removal. I thought we would have to anchor it down because it didn't feel heavy enough but we just smooshed it down in the gravel a bit and he was good to go. Now Dumb Dumb is in place and ready to have some company.

The one I got is not blue as it looked in the picture, but other than that it looks the same. I did not know what size it would be, since there was no definite indication in the description, unless I missed that. It turned out to be the size I thought it might be, though. which is about 3" by 6". I used it in my two gallon turtle bowl (which is supposed to be a fish bowl). It's tall enough that the turtle can use it as a dry land 'sunning' spot.

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Thursday, April 3, 2014

Exotic Environments Medieval Castle Aquarium Ornament

Exotic Environments Medieval Castle Aquarium Ornament, Tall, 5-Inch by 4-1/2-Inch by 12-InchThis is the big version of the medieval castle ornament by Exotic Environment, which make really good quality aquarium ornaments with beautiful details.

There is a hole at the back that let your shy fishes or eel to swim into the castle to hide and peer its head out at the front gate of the castle.

Good size ornament for 15 gallons fish tank and up.

Unless you want to use this ornament as the centerpiece of your tank in a small aquarium.

It's 8" by 5" footprint will take up a considerable real estate in the small fish tank.

The product was beautiful even more so then depicted in the picture. We have a 55 gallon tank and it was a perfect addition to the tank. I am new at this whole fish tank thing and I foolishly took the ornament out of the box and put it directly into the tank with out washing or rinsing it off. The next day all my fish were floating in one corner barely surviving. I took a sample of the water to the pet store and they gave me products to bring my water back to safe level! Within two days the fish were happy again, I did loose one of my pink kissing fish though. However this is not a complaint against the seller or product, just a hint to anyone else make sure you wash and rinse the product before you put it in the tank!

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The description is right on with this decoration. I have a tall fifteen gallon tank from petco and it fits perfect. The only dislike I have is that the right side tower doesn't have an escape so any food can get caught up in there. Other than that it is perfect if you wants something tall especially for the price.

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What a fun, functional, good looking castle in our aquarium we love it and it seems to intrigue our fish!

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The Blue is very "blue"...It looks proportionaltly decent in a 29 high tank..not many ornaments do.

Only Con to it is that on the top of the "flat part" of the castle..the right hand, outer portion looks cut off.

I turned the castle slightly in a position on the right of the aquarium & unless you are sitting on that side you can't tell.

The fish seem to like it & it suited my asthetic needs. Good Product, shipped fast.

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Thursday, March 20, 2014

Aquarium Biogarden 18" Small Aquarium Aquaponics System

Aquarium Biogarden 18' Small Aquarium Aquaponics SystemMost of the materials are HDPE plastic, which is what you want for something that affects your food supply... if you intend to grow a vegetable garden. However, there's a PVC pipe attached to this as well, so be aware of exposing to heat. The product arrived a little late and because it's made of recycled material, it smelled out of the box. Once washed, it should be fine. There's a pump that came along with it. Unfortunately, it had a prop 65 warning on it. I ended up buying another one without the warning. I didn't think to go to the wholesaler first, but you may want to do that and just get the grow bed without the pump and buy your pump separately. The grow bed itself was a bit pricy, but for those who aren't that handy, it's nice to have a pre-made set up.

Thursday, March 13, 2014

Seachem Replenish 250ml (8.5oz)

Seachem Replenish 250mlMy water is REALLY hard and I was having a ton of issues cycling, so I tried this stuff. It worked great. I just use it every once in awhile though, not every single time I add water.

Wednesday, March 5, 2014

Timber Tent® Hide-A-Way® Natural Wood Huts for Small Pets

Penn-Plax Hide-Away Tent and Chewable Hide Out Home Includes 3-D Background"My guinea pig just got his neck snapped and died because he stuck his head in the perfectly guinea pig head shaped window of his Timber Tent. I've contacted the company, because they shouldn't manufacture a pet toy that can so easily kill your pet.

Avoid buying Timber Tents for your hamster or gerbil or guinea pig or whatever. The hamster-sized tents have hamster head sized holes as well. Buy houses with only arches instead of windows."

-quote from Tumblr user necrophilofthefuture

My guinea pig was playing in this house and it tipped over and snapped his neck! A small animal toy should not be able to kill small animals so easily.

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My 3 chinchillas really like this hide a way. They have already made the entrance and "window" bigger from chewing. It has held up well so far. They enjoy sitting on the top and inside the Timber Tent, and the only reason I rated it 4 stars instead of 5 is I think they would enjoy a bigger size more. One of them fits inside just fine, but they tend to snuggle together and its not quite big enough for two, let alone three =)

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my pet mice love this thing they are all ways playing in it, you can wash it to because lets face it mice can be messy so soap and water cleans it off like its brand new

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Friday, January 10, 2014

Aquarium Tank Silicone Sea Artificial Anemone Coral Ornamen SH9003S

Aquarium Tank Silicone Sea Artificial Anemone Coral Ornamen SH9003SI put this in my 125 saltwater aquarium with some live corals and everyone thought it was real.Only thing wrong is it too small.

i like this against the bubble wand in the back of my tank. it was smaller than i thought, but thats my fault for not really reading the post. it's cute though!

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Wednesday, January 8, 2014

Jardin Plastic Aquarium Fish Tank Flower Ball Plant Décor, 9.5-Inch High, Purple

Jardin Plastic Aquarium Fish Tank Flower Ball Plant Décor, 9.5-Inch High, PurpleI ordered this specifically for the color,but when I opened it I saw fuscia not purple. It looks great in my 46 gal cichlid tank. They like the multi layers for hiding.

Sunday, December 29, 2013

AquaClear Extension Tube for Power Filters

AquaClear Extension Tube for 70, 110 Power FiltersWhen you purchase one of their filters, the intake tubes that come are generally too short. Mine runs about 2/3 of the way to the bottom and should be closest to the bottom as possible.

This is a no brainer. This absolutely does not impede the water flow. and if that is a concern of yours, just cut the tip off of the middle or first attachment. The tube doesn't have to reach all the way down to the bottom--that is what weekly 10-15% water changes are for.

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This is exactly the same extension tube included with my AquaClear 70 power filter.

If you have a tall aquarium and you want the intake near buttom, I highly recommend this extension tube.

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I have a 50 gallon power filter and the attachments that came with the unit only went down halfway in my 30 gallon fish tank. This extends closer to the floor of the tank so the filter can work better at cleaning up things that settle on the bottom. Not much else to say it's exactly the same kind of tube that comes with the filter.

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As my subject line says, the extension tube for my AquaClear H.O.B. Power Filter snapped into place on top of existing tube and works like a champ. Now I'm getting better filtration and water circulation because the filter tube is as close to the bottom as it can be.

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Saturday, December 21, 2013

Marineland LED Aquarium Kit - 10 Gallon

Marineland LED Aquarium Kit - 10 GallonWe just got this tank recently, and so far we love it! First, we did not buy the tank from this seller, I found it for about half price at a local store. I am writing the review here because this is where I go for reviews.

The main reasons we got it was because we needed to get some humidity and a night light in our 2 year olds room. We had a 2.5 gallon that just wasn't cutting it. This tank will grow with him. It is your standard 10 gallon tank, but it has the bio wheel that filters all the water in the tank 10 times and hour giving it crystal clear water. I love the LED lights, the daylight setting is bright, much better, clearer, cleaner light than the tube lighting we have in our living room aquarium. The night time light is perfect for a nightlight The only downside that I can see is that the current created by the filter is pretty strong. There is a Betta in there now and she stays either behind the filter or in the cove that we put in there. There are ways to slow the wheel down a little if you needed to.

I have heard different things about the bio wheel, some say it is silent some say it is noisy. I don't think that it is silent, but it isn't unusually loud either. It is more noisy with the cover on then off. I think that this provides just enough white noise to help our son sleep. I don't need to have the white noise on the radio anymore.

All in all, great tank!