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Thursday, November 20, 2014
FLUVAL U2 Foam Pad Filter Media x 12pk
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Tuesday, November 11, 2014
Marineland (Aquaria) AMLPR3410 Aquarium Hood with Lamp Base Replacement Assembly for Eclipse Power
We purchased this new hood with lamp base to keep out Eclipse 12 running. This unit is well made, and we were happy to get a light that could work again, as the other died as a result of calcium deposits ( typical with hard water, no fault of the product).
Everything was great, until we realized this hood assembly did not come with a lid to keep the fish from jumping out of the tank! The Eclipse 12 came with a lid, but it brokeso we were expecting this replacement to have the lid already in it. NOPE.
This product is well made and works fine, but lacking that lidI just don't get it....it's a $2.00 plastic part that should ABSOLUTELY be part of this package for the price! If you are in need of a lid too, be aware that you will have to find one separately. We have been unable to locate one as of yet!!Given that fact that this is not a standard hood size makes this tank undesirable. The filtration system is good, but the hood design is the worst. The light goes out a lot and the bulbs are $12 each. The little flap to feed the fish is a strange shape and right over the carbon filter so half the time you end up feeding the filter instead of the fish and it gets messy. I think I paid $89 at the local shop for the tank, but the hood system itself is $35 to replace.
I would stick with the standard size aquariums with the standard hoods and pay extra for a fluval filtration system and nice skimmer. I'm reconsidering replacing the tank instead of buying the new hood system.
The tank is pleasing to look at and is bright, though.When our original lamp broke (poor design cover cracked and moisture gets in) I ordered this. While it works, it is still a poor design and I'm sure will break again within a year or so. Plus, this doesn't fit the tank quite the same as the original and now the tank has calcium/lime build up all down the sides of the tank an d not just the lid.This thing is not staffed. Is designed for people working in a pet store that can man up the details. With the sellers say it is uselessReplacement cover required use the cover from previous set up and a lamp cover but the switch and light now work on my 10 year old system
Thursday, October 30, 2014
AA Aquarium 3 Watt Mini Green Killing Machine Internal UV Sterilizer-AAUV3W
As such, green water has become an issue when it never was before.
The pressurized CO2 goes a long way to adding to this problem, and I wish that the companies that sell pressurized CO2 systems to fishkeepers and aquascapers, would tell their customers to expect that the additional CO2 in an aquarium also results in more nutrients and green water.
And moreover, that adding a uv sterilizer to an aquarium is the only sure way of getting rid of both green and murky water.
I have been using the AA Green Killing Machine Mini 3 watt unit for the past few days, and in conjunction with my Vortex D-1 diatom filter, the Mini has my 20 gallon aquarium's water sparkling.
The Killing Machine is cheaply made, however, it is very well thought out, with its integrated adjustable powerhead and separate plug for both the powerhead and uv sterilizer.
This means that once you have removed the green water from your aquarium, you can turn the uv sterilizer portion of the AA Mini off until the water starts getting murky again, in order to conserve its bulb.
And you can continue to use the power head portion of the Mini to circulate your water.
I also like the fact that the Mini is fairly compact, unlike the 9 and 24 watt AA Green Killing Machines; both of which are much larger and appear ungainly in an aquarium.
Overall, this is a worthwhile product that does its job at a very affordable price.
The replacement bulbs are expensive though, given that you also purchase the housing unit for the bulb as well as the bulb itself, in order to have a tight seal.
With the wires on the Mini in your aquarium, you want to make certain that the water seal is perfect.
Moreover, even though AA says that the bulb on the Mini is only good for 3 to 6 months, if you only use it from time to time, you may get several years out of it before having to replace the bulb.
Given the cost of a powerhead that circulates 100 gallons of water per hour, The AA Mini is a bargain, with both a powerhead and uv sterilizer in one compact unit for about the price of just a powerhead.
It is also nice to be able to unplug the uv sterilizer while being able to keep the powerhead going all the time.
I usually just pour a small amount of plant fertilizer in front of the AA Mini's powerhead and it circulates the liquid fertilizer better than just pouring it into the tank itself.
I highly recommend this product. It is a very good value.UPDATE 8/13/2012: I'm upping my review to four stars. I'm giving it more stars because the vendor corrected the product description (see below) and what is listed now describes a very solid product for what it's supposed to do. I'm not giving it five because the two plugs are actually kinda annoying. If the amount of plugs isn't a concern for you though you should DEFINATELY buy this product to control algae. Simly stated it works!
I actually like this product quite a bit. The unit is compact, quiet, and keeps my tank water clear of algae. And yet I gave it only two stars. Why? In the description it says "Requires no tubing; Has one plug to operate both the UV sterilizer and filtration pump." Well, they're half right. The unit has two plugs, one for the pump and one for the UV sterilizer bulb. I ordered it because I only had limited plug-ins available and didn't want to clutter the back of my tank with yet another extension cord.
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This machine cleared my 10 gallon tank within 5 days. I turned it off and the water has stayed clear over a week. Before using this, my 6 week old tank had turned green and was hardly getting better despite more partial water changes. At the greenest, one of my two goldfish got sick and died. I know algae generally aren't harmful to fish, so I wonder if there was a bad bacteria also. This machine supposedly also reduces bacteria in the water. Either way, it looked too green. I avoided anti-algae chemical treatments because have live plants. My only complaint is that I can't find anywhere to buy replacement bulbs. The bulb is estimated to last 3-6 months if constantly on, so hopefully if I only have use it occasionally, it should last much longer.We had a fish tank for 2 years but one day the water turned green and looked like green koolaid. After changing the water we had a few fish die but the water was clear. Then the green started coming back about a week later. I got this thinking if it saved just a few fish in a water change it would be worth the price. We have a 30 gallon tank and after about a week the water was clear. Ones the water cleared up I stop running it 24/7 to try and save the UV bulb.The only problem I have seen in the few months I have had it is the water flow speed nob is stuck and will not turn.
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I can't complain, after about 5 days my fluval chi is crystal clear, finally! I replaced the old light on this tank with a much brighter one and ever since the algae has just taken over ( as well as the plants ). I wasn't too happy about how big this thing was, it kinda freaked the beta out putting it in my 6.6 gallon tank but it was worth it as the water is crisp and clear now. Kind of pricey but well worth the convenience of not coming home to a cloudy green tank and doing a water change every few days.Wednesday, September 3, 2014
EHEIM TWIN Automatic Feeder, Battery Operation
After reading several reviews, I decided to go with the Eheim, but was then worried that it wouldn't be delivered before I had to leave. Thankfully Amazon sent this to me with plenty of time to spare. The customizable feeding settings were much more accomodating than I expected. With several ways to attach it to an aqaurium, I was easily able to attach it to mine. And, the double feeding compartments allowed me to maintain their alternating diet with ease.
Still a little worried, I came back from my vacation expecting to see a couple floaters but thankfully I was wrong. Everyone of them are still alive and well, so it goes without saying that if you're as attached to your fish as I am, I would HIGHLY recommend this feeder thank you Amazon.This feeder is only for large aquariums with lots of fish because the smallest amount of food dumped in the water is great (for about 15 big fish at least !!!!)
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This product does not work well. Its screw mechnism does not push the food very well. I would look at the other Ehiem feeder as that one is better and cheaper.Read Best Reviews of EHEIM TWIN Automatic Feeder, Battery Operation Here
I used this to keep my large Oscar, large Plecostomus, and Bichir alive for 3 weeks while I took a trip to Europe. One side had my large Oscar pellets which float, while the other side was filled shrimp pellets which sink. When I got back from my 3 week trip, my fish were still alive and doing well.The digital display is nice because you can tell it is on and running. Now that I am back from vacation, I only wish it reported if it worked okay. I sometimes have seen error messages indicating a problem and that the screw needed to be cleared. However, I don't know how long those error messages stay there. It would be nice if I could look at the LCD sometime within the hour it activates to see a message that it activated properly. The fish eat the food quickly, so I am left wondering if they got fed okay.
One thing I had to do was cut a plastic cup to form a funnel to make sure the pellets dropped into the aquarium and not spilled outside of it. It would be nice if the item came with some kind of funnel setup that could be cut with scissors to fit most applications. If I could make a funnel tall enough, I would mount this on top of my lighting fixture. The way I have it setup now, the light fixture had to be moved forward on the aquarium top. This keeps me from being able to lift the lid to add food manually without removing the automatic feeder and moving the light fixture back toward the rear.
Also, the device tends to push out a lot of food. I have it on its lowest setting, which is suitable but almost too much food.
In any case, this automatic feeder did what it needed to do while I was on vacation.
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Best feeder I have. Large flakes need to be crushed to facilitate being moved by the "screw". Smaller fish food feeds nicely. I have used one continously for 11 months with no problems.Monday, September 1, 2014
Cyclop-Eeze Soft Gel Fish Food - 20 Pack
item arrived really fast will recommend !My clowns love this stuff all my fish come to the top of the tank and go crazy even my cleaner shrimp goes nuts for it only thing is you have to get used to squeezing the packs because if not the food will shoot out in the tank and make your water cloudy
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my fish which includes (clowns, tangs, gobies, damsels) all love this stuff. gone in a minute. what i like is that it's a "gel" form so you can get big clumps for particular fish or small drops for others. Love it cuz my fish seem to love it.Read Best Reviews of Cyclop-Eeze Soft Gel Fish Food - 20 Pack Here
We use all of the Instant Ocean gel foods to vary our fish family's diet. This is truly a favorite of our 2 lionfish. They seem to wait to eat until this gel pack is used more so than the others when I use 2 different packs at the same time during feedings. We also have several herbivores who like it, as well, even when they get fed their own herbal mix. If it makes it to the bottom of the tank, the crabs go after it, too.JUST A NICE VARIETY FOR MY FISH. DON'T USE IT ALL THE TIME, JUST FOR A TREAT. PUT IT IN THE TANKS AND THE FISH GO WILD FOR IT. A GOOD HEALTHY SUPPLEMENT FROM A GOOD WELL ESTABLISHED COMPANYThursday, August 28, 2014
Fish & Aquatic Supplies Bio Wheel 10 Gallon Kit W/ Led Light
Pros: Glass aquarium is easier to clean, surface won't scratch like acrylic tanks.
10 gallon tank is long & narrower than bow front, size & shape good for guppies.
Penguin bio wheel filtration system better power, quiet, easier to clean, replace
filter cartriges.
LED lighting system is better than light bulb in acrylic tanks. Freedom to select from
sliding switch at top for bright white light, blue lights & lights off. Improvement
over push button that easily malfunctioned on the bow front tanks.
With small fish like guppies, there is enough room in tank for bottom gravel &
plants, decorations.
Cons: Glass tanks are heavier, I purchased a wooden shelf-stand, put stand together myself,
supports 10+ gallon tank.
Problems with water splashing into the LED light hood unit. Penguin filter splashes
some water up into the hood, same with bubble stone. LED unit isn't 100% protected
from water droplets even though there is a thin acylic plate between water surface &
LED light unit. My LED unit was water damaged. Disconnected LED unit, allowed it to
dry out, eventually LED worked again though not as bright. This LED unit is expensive
to replace. Should I have placed an extra layer of protection, like a piece of plastic
wrap between the thin plastic plate & the LED light unit?
Is it possible to open up the LED light unit & clean inside to restore lights to
original brightness? Opening up light unit would probably void the warranty though.
Right now I can't afford to replace the LED light unit for this tank. Instead I have
to keep the water level lower than normal to keep water splashes from getting up to the
acrylic plate. And, sadly, can't enjoy bubble stone due to water splashing into LED
unit. I will attempt to work out these problems myself.
Subtracted the one star from this 10 gallon aquarium due to water splashing up into the hood & potential damages to the LED light unit.
Yes, I would buy this company's glass aquariums again, possibly add another glass tank in future, however, I would find a way to resolve the problem with the LED light unit & hood.This is a great kit...LED lighting, bio-wheel, heater. I have 1 betta, 2 corycats, and 2 otocinclus residing in this little community. I only had to add a bubbler and of course plants, etc. For the price, it is a great starter tank...or like me...a great tank to place on your sturdy night stand so you can sleep with the sound of water! My fish are very happy!
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Sunday, July 27, 2014
Zoo Med 12 Inch Tropic Sun Flourescent Bulb (T8 STD Output)
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I bought this to replace the Aqueon bulb. Everything in the tank looked the same. I'm not sure about lifespan. It was a good price & packaged wellRead Best Reviews of Zoo Med 12 Inch Tropic Sun Flourescent Bulb (T8 STD Output) Here
Installed and have very good light. Needed new starters !1.97 for two at Lowe's. But that was my light fixture. Once replaced the light was beautiful and my fish in my 100 gallon are as happy as can be. Will order again in a year or so. Will only leave more feedback if they don't last for that long but I bet they do.Want Zoo Med 12 Inch Tropic Sun Flourescent Bulb (T8 STD Output) Discount?
I bought this bulb on a whim because mine unexpectedly reached the end of its lifespan. I read the reviews on this, some of which are good and some of which are bad. Well I was hoping the bad were people nitpicking. I was wrong and they were right. This light puts off a horrible green/yellow glow. My tank always looks dirty even though it is clean. Don't let the cheap price lure you in because these lights really are horrible.Saturday, June 21, 2014
Laguna Once-A-Year Fertilizer Spike, Aquatic Plant - 3-Pack
Unlike tab fertilizer needing once a month application, these spikes are slow release once a year application.I purchased and used these for some water lilies that I had also purchased here on Amazon.
Note that the 3-pack contains the regular sized spikes, and the 6-pack (also sold here on Amazon) contains the Minis. For a one or two gallon pot, Laguna/Hagen recommends one REGULAR spike with a change frequency of one year.
Also, note that each individual spike is shipped with a protective clear plastic sleeve that MUST be removed (use a razor blade) before use. This plastic sleeve is NOT a component of the time-release feature, and must be removed (as confirmed by my phone call to Laguna's customer support line).
Since I just planted the water lilies, I cannot yet comment on the efficacy of the spikes -but assuming they work, this will be much more convenient than monthly feedings.
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Friday, May 9, 2014
Cat Dancer 301 Cat Charmer Interactive Cat Toy
Now, they can't get enough of this great toy! They run and leap, falling over each other to get to the soft ribbon swishing over their heads. It's completely adorable, and we're glad to finally see them being active, and having fun ~ :) We used to spend so much money on cat toys it was absurd. This is the LAST one I will ever buy for a cat. I bought six for Christmas gifts for friends with feline friends, and they all agree THIS IS THE #1 Cat Toy of the Millenium. Seriously. My cat loves it, drags it around the house and gets the best, healthiest exercise of anything we've ever tried. It has a clear plastic wand that I've stepped on a zillion times and it does not break. The rubber that holds the material on KEEPS the material on it, no matter what. It's sturdy and the colors make it easy to find on the carpets. Turn your adult cat into a kitten again. I am ordering THREE today more gifts for friends and a back-up for my girl. I sent four to Belgium as gifts, also. THEY LOVE THEM IN EUROPE!
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I first saw this in a shelter and the kitties there loved it. I later purchased one for the cat I adopted. In our first 15 minutes of play, I turned my back and less than 2 minutes later, 6 inches were missing. I looked everywhere and was certain she'd eaten it. Took her to the emergency vet right away.Although others have posted that their cats were able to pass it, our cat required surgery to remove it from her intestines.
Please be sure to supervise your cat's play (as stated in the instructions which, yes, I had read).
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cats love this toy, of course. mine loved it too much and would drag it around day and night until i came home one day and saw that she had eaten most of it the ribbon.luckily she puked it up two days later and we didn't have to take her to the vet, but it could've been bad.
don't assume your cat won't eat it too. just keep it in a drawer and take it out at playtime.
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When I purchased this I was specifically shopping for a "dangly toy on stick" that I could drag around for my cat, who loves to "hunt" anything long and stringy. Sometimes after "catching" the toy, he will carry it off in his mouth to his "lair" (inside of a closet). It's hysterical to see him dragging it around like it's real prey.What I like most about this toy:
1. The "stick" is short relative to the "dangly" part, which means the cat has more to play with. On other "dangly toy on stick" toys, the part available to the cat to actually play with is quite short relative to the stick.
2. The toy appears very well made (in America no less!) and the dangly part seems very securely fastened to the stick. I have heard of other such toys where the cat was able to pull off the toy part from the stick.
3. The dangly part is not just a string/piece of ribbon attached to a stick. The fabric is folded over so it is 2 sided and is tapered to a "point" at the end. The kind and cut of fabric means that when you move it from side to side, the dangly part moves sort of like a snake. A plain old piece of string or ribbon doesn't do that.
As someone else stated this toy does require supervision. The company has indicated as much on the tag that comes attached to the toy, clearly stating that cats should NOT be allowed to chew on it. In fact, no cat should ever, ever be left alone with any kind of string-shaped toy.
We always put this toy away in a place well out of my cat's reach when he has finished playing with it.
Thursday, May 1, 2014
T-4301SL: Finnex Low Iron Aquarium Kit - 4 Gallons, HOB Filter, Silver Light: Blue/White Bulb
The light fixture looks good and does not stand out as much as I thought it would. However, the blue-white bulb burned out after just a few months of running 8 hrs/day. Also, any water touching the plastic light supports that sit over the tank edge will somehow wick up over the glass edge to drip down the outside, flooding whatever it sits on. You have to be careful not to fill the water too high.
The hob filter is adequate. Being a small filter, it clogs easily. However, as long as you keep it clean, it does a good job, and is pretty silent. I cushioned mine with silicone bumpers to reduce vibration on the tank.
Monday, April 21, 2014
API Filstar XP Filter Filtration Foam 30, 2-Count
Pros:
Cheap
Easy to clean
Last forever
Fish love clean water
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These are the best filters. I have used them now for 4 years. I won't change they do the job.Read Best Reviews of API Filstar XP Filter Filtration Foam 30, 2-Count Here
It's a filter, it will probably catch your fishes poop, any other questions? Fit's my Filstar XP3 well. Slim slam dim dam.Want API Filstar XP Filter Filtration Foam 30, 2-Count Discount?
better than the available "cheap" alternatives I've tried over the last 4 years in an effort to save a little moneySunday, April 13, 2014
Exotic Environments Great Spire Bridge Aquarium Ornament
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Friday, April 11, 2014
Aquarium Fish Tank Silicone Sea Anemone Artificial Coral Ornament SH156B+R
Sunday, March 9, 2014
Round Nylon Choke Collar in Black 22"
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Purchased in lew of metal choke to maintain control and prevent spooky dogs from escaping. Works great, soft but strong. Used for walking dogs to potty area, and leading to tubs.Read Best Reviews of Round Nylon Choke Collar in Black 22" Here
I got this for my Bernese Mountain Dog. I use a pinch collar on him (don't judge me you don't know him). Pinch collars have a tendency to pull apart at the worse times. I got this in case that very thing happened, which has happened on more than one occasion. I can now walk him without that fear that his collar will collapse and he will run away. It seems very well made and fits nicely around his head. Just hook both collars and away we go !it's okay, a little thicker than most hopefullly that will keep it from fraying so fast where the ring moves over the material.Sunday, March 2, 2014
Tetra White Scale Remover for Fountains, 8-Ounce
in a fountain consisting of a brown pot that overflowed with water and also with a small pond with a waterfall
feature. It did not clean up the white deposits that were there after being in operation for only 2 weeks. It also
is not preventing the formation of new deposits. I followed the instructions on the bottle.
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doesn't do what it says...........................bought it for my indoor fountain, and unfortunately nothing still ha scale and i changed water three times used [product as noted....... disappointing!Read Best Reviews of Tetra White Scale Remover for Fountains, 8-Ounce Here
Works great and leaves no scales behind. Fountain seems to stay clean longer after using this product. Good stuff....a big help.Want Tetra White Scale Remover for Fountains, 8-Ounce Discount?
it has only been in the fountain for about 2 days, but seems to be working will take a few more days to see the final results will comment on the webWednesday, February 26, 2014
Fluval G3 Tri-EX Cartridge
Friday, February 14, 2014
Microbe-Lift Special Blend Aquarium Bacteria
Ammonia levels continued to rise and there were no detectable levels of nitrite or nitrate after a week, necessitating a water change.
On the recommendation of more experienced fish keepers, I decided to switch to Tetra SafeStart for a bacteria boost. Immediately after adding the SafeStart, ammonia stabilized at a tolerable level and within three days I began seeing nitrates rising. The tank was fully cycled within 10 days.
Microbe Lift was not as effective as Tetra SafeStart in controlling ammonia levels and providing beneficial bacteria. It also has a strong unpleasant sulfide odor which the packaging says is normal. I definitely recommend SafeStart over this product.Tetra 77962 SafeStart Treats, 70-Gallon, 250-ml, 8.45-OunceI tried to start my aquarium using this stuff and it didn't do anything I tested it for 5 weeks using a previous bottle I purchased and nothing. I have been doing the start with no fish just adding a bit of food and also adding amonia pure amonia. Nothing registered on Nitrites or nitrates. The amonia registered though at 1ppm
This stuff is garbage imho
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This stuff comes with an odor warning, and man does it smell. I don't know about how much bacteria it contained or if it even helped much. My system did seem to cycle faster once I'd added it. I wouldn't go this route again.Read Best Reviews of Microbe-Lift Special Blend Aquarium Bacteria Here
Saturday, February 1, 2014
Oceanic 36015 BioCube HQI Aquarium, 29-Gallon
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This product came in very quickly. It did all it promise to do..great first time. Trouble free, very little maintance.Read Best Reviews of Oceanic 36015 BioCube HQI Aquarium, 29-Gallon Here
Monday, December 30, 2013
Seachem Purigen 1 Liter
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Purigen is amazing. We have red ear slider turtles that create quite a messy tank. They are in a 125 gallon tank and 1 mesh bag of purigen in the filter clears the water to an amazing crystal clear. It can be regenerated & works over & over again! It is incredible how clear the water gets using Purigen. For fish tanks and less messy tanks (turtles being among the messiest) this will make for crystal clear water for months! Highly recommend!Polish the water to an unprecedented clarity. Fishes appear to float in nothingness. I have no gripes or qualms about this product. Also, buy this with a couple of the bags from seachemWednesday, December 11, 2013
H.B.H Enterprises Goldfish Disc 15 oz
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Simply put, my Orandos and my Parrot fish love this food. It is the slow-sinking kind that does NOT cloud your water. Plus, a little of this goes a very long way. If you have gold fish or tropical fish that like to eat off the bottom of the tank, this is a really good product for them. My fish can't get enough of it!Read Best Reviews of H.B.H Enterprises Goldfish Disc 15 oz Here
The first time I picked this up my fish went crazy. We have a porch pond with koi, shubunkins and comets. It appears that they like the slow sink of the discs. I have tried other products, but nothing entices my fish more than this food. Petco stopped selling it in the stores. Now I shop on amazon for it!!
