SeaClear Deluxe Hexagon Aquarium Combo

I wanted a tank that was space efficiant and looked better than a regular square tank. This one is acrylic and has no seams i ordered the 20 gallon from Petco online since shipping was free. Beautiful view with fish in it. You will need to be mindful it doesn't have a top it's one unit so your ornaments and rocks will have to between i believe 5-6 inches wide. It comes with a hood but only downfall is no light. Petsmart has them and it was a 12" light. Overall very happy with this tank and fits nicely in the corner on an end table so i didn't have to buy special furniture for it to be on.

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Aqueon 06232 Siphon Vacuum Aquarium Gravel Cleaner with Bulb, 10-Inch

This is made for 15-55 gallon tanks. Unfortunately the product description doesn't state that so I found out when the package arrived and read it in big bold letters across the front of the package.

Hope that pertinent info helps someone else not buy the wrong size vacuum!

As far as the construction of the product it looks great and bulb vacuums really do make cleaning the tank half the work.

Although I did not buy this from Amazon, my resident shopping "store", I did buy it from a pet store. I have had an aquarium for 15 years and siphoning out the water was a chore, especially getting the water to flow at first. This is simple and works everytime. There is only one drawback. The intake tube and the tubing itself come apart when moving it around in the aquarium. I rememdied that easily by going to the hardware stoe and buying a clamp. Problem solved. Great product!!!

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This is a great product for me, but did come with a learning curve not for the product/siphon itself, but how to make it work with my tank and its placement. I have a 75gal and a 100gal fish tank that are in my living room (not near a sink). This worked very well, but as someone said before, it moves water quickly, and without help, you have to stop the suction to dump the bucket. I bought some tubing at the local hardware store and a tubing adapter, attached these to the end of the siphon tubing put it out a window and now it waters (and fertilizes my plants as I clean). My siphon also got rocks stuck in it, but doesn't seem to pose any issues, just rattles and annoys me. Last but not least, I also had to turn the siphon bulb the other direction for it to properly work. Easy fixes, and now is a DREAM come true in helping clean two large tanks by myself.

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This is an outstanding product for doing water exchanges and gravel cleaning with ease. Before I always would siphon using standard tube and starting the flow with my mouth haha, no more! Very simple to use, water flow is ample for my 40ish gallon tank. Tube length/diameter's work great. Good value and would definitely recommend.

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Product works great. For the people who say they can't get it working try this:

I believe the siphon bulb is one way, because it wasn't working for me at first until I flipped it around.

Also, start by filling the vacuum tube with water and holding it up until the hose is filled. Then re-submerge the tube and pump the bulb to start the siphon.

I had never vacuumed a tank or siphoned anything before (I have a 60 gallon tank) and was able to use this without problems.

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Acurel F 25

I usually only review products when I'm blown away and this product prompted me to sit down and write this review. I established a 30 gallon freshwater aquarium and about two weeks after it was stocked with fish the water started to get quality. It was very annoying because the water was very clear previous to this. I knew that the aquarium was cycling and the cloudiness was natural but I didn't have the patience to wait it out. I came across the same video that a previous reviewer mentioned regarding the pet shop owner who was recommending Acurel and after reading customer reviews on Amazon and Petco's website with people who were raving about it, I decided to try it. I put the first dosage in last night and within 45 minutes you could see the results. It got much clearer but not as clear as it was before the cycle began. After some of the cloudiness returned today, I gave it a slightly larger dose and an hour later...that tank is CRYSTAL clear. I mean it looks like the fish are floating on air. The fact that this product does not affect water chemistry is amazing. I'm blown away by the results this product gets and I urge you to buy this right away if you are having water clarity problems in your fish tank. But DON'T forget to do your weekly 10-15% water changes to assist with the cycling process because this product does not lower ammonia or nitrate levels.

It's a Miracle!!!

I haven't had a decent clear tank of water since I first set up my tank. It's a little 5.5 Gallon. The only time it was clear was when I first filled it. Since then... it's been various levels of cloudiness. I filled it with Well water. I added the recommended conditioners. It being a new tank, I added "seed" fish (Fathead Minnows). All but one of the fish died. I had a very bad case of New Tank Syndrome. I decided to start over. I cleaned the heck out of everything. This time I used Spring water. I added the conditioners. It started out crystal clear... but after a couple of days, clouded up again. I used a water clarifier... a floculant type... it did zip... a waste of money. The water tested OK... but remained cloudy. I decided to be patient. I did a lot of research... joined forums... I followed all the advice I could find about setting up a new tank... and getting the water right biologically. I added this, that, and the other thing... as recommended. Nothing Worked. I used 3 other water treatment products that all made fantastic claims about creating a crystal clear, biologically balanced, environment in my aquarium.

2 1/2 months into it with my cloudy tank, and just one Fathead Minnow left... he was from the first batch... apparently a hardy little guy. Just for fun, I added a Crayfish that I found in a nearby creek (tons of fun, extremely entertaining, super hardy and easy to care for... and gets along great with my Fathead Minnow). He's doing awesome, but eats vegetables, algea wafers, frozen shrimp, etc... anything/everything you throw in the tank. The water was always cloudy... and I thought, with the salad bar my Crayfish was eating... the water would never clear up.

I wandered into Petco to browse around. I found the "Acurel F" and read the label. I thought, Ok, I'll bite. I bought the "Accurel F", but didn't get my hopes up. I followed the directions. I added 2 drops per gallon (the minimum recommended amount). About 2 hours later I checked it. It was very clear, a significant difference... but I thought not quite a 100%. I added 5 more drops. The recommendations were to start with 2-4 drops so I was still in the range. Within 4 hours, as stated on the package... Crystal Clear Water. Beautiful!

My recommendation... start with the lowest dose... and work your way up as necessary. I've been maintaining the clarity in my 5.5 Gal. tank with just 2 drops a day.

"Accurel F" Awesome Product.

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Acurel F is the best thing i have ever used in my tank.the water was so cloudy from the sun hitting the tank i even got a H.O.T. Magnum Canister Filter and helped alot but still couldnt stop it... and after likr 5 hours is was all over and never seen water so clean any place i have ever seen tanks..must get it i have tryed alot of other brands and didnt do a thing skip all of them and get Acurel F

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Como Aquarium Yellowgreen Silicone Sea Anemone Decoration

item was of good quality and arrived early. I put it in a salt water aquarium for the clown fish to acclimate to while water adjusts for real anemone

VERY BRIGHT IN COLOR. I THOUGHT MY FISH WITH HIDE IN IT BUT THEY DONT, IT BRIGHTENS UP THE TANK

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SpongeBob SquarePants® 3" Aquarium Ornaments

This is a nice additon to our small beta fish tank. We have a 360 tank that can't hold a bunch of decorations so we bought the little spongebob house, a purple plant and this patrick/ spongebob in the sand. It is nice detailed but not the super high quailty that you'd display outside a fish tank. Just perfect for inside though. It is a cute little scene that is still visable through the water and looks like a fun beach day for spongebob and patrick.

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Marina Betta Kit, Large

I just bought this betta kit. I realized after I got my betta that all of the plastic sides are reflective. He sees a perfect reflection of himself and becomes angry and agitated, as male bettas do when they see another betta. I think this was a poor design as he is continuously trying to scare off his reflection and seems very agitated. I will be buying a new container for him tomorrow. I am not impressed.

Well, I've heard success stories about bettas in small tanks, but after my last two I have to say... get a bigger tank. Treat the fish like an actual pet and get it what it deserves. I feel bad because I've had two fish die and now I realize why. I changed the water every week and fed them the best food. The problem is that bettas in bigger tanks have less ammonia and nitrites to deal with. A small betta in a small tank seems to do okay because they are hardy fish, but just wait. The first fish... ugh, I can't talk about what happened, it was gross. So I went all out for the second one. Bought the pre-conditioned Betta water, got a different tank because I wasn't sure the whatever it was that killed the last betta was completely dead, and picked out a young, healthy veil tail betta. It lived for eight months and died. Meanwhile, my boyfriend bought a betta THE SAME DAY, FROM THE SAME STORE that I got my first betta only he did not get this tank, he got a 3 gallon kritter keeper and a heater and some decor. He spent more than I did that day, but his fish is still alive.

If they just made these tanks 2.5-5 gallons they'd be great! If they installed heaters in them they'd be perfect... but really people, just use this tank when you're changing the water in your real tank. Amazon has a great 5-gallon by aqueon. It even has a filter. Just baffle the filter and put a pre-filter sponge on it, add a heater and you'll be good to go. That's what I've done now. I god some black sand, large river rocks, an amazon sword, java moss, and some drift wood... my tank looks beautiful and my new betta LOVES it. I only have to change 20% of the water since I cycled the tank, and I have a ghost shrimp to help keep the sand clean AND some neon tetras with the betta. It's much more peaceful, but if you want decor, try a 3-gal vase with crystal rocks and some bamboo or a plant. As for heat, they are tropical fish and do best in warm water, but if you keep your house warm, then you should be fine without a heater.

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No complaints here...great design. I use this for about 5 shrimp and some java fern. It's been 2 months and they seem to be flourishing...

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Got it for under $5 bucks from Amazon Warehouse deals and still had to return it because it was cracked. This tank is very flimsy and and very tiny. To call this tank 'Large' is a joke. Looks good, but no room for a filter, air stone etc. and no lid or light. For the $11 original price you can buy a 'real' 10 gallon glass aquarium. Do I need to say more? Check the dimensions and forget about this 'tank'.

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This won't even hold a full gallon of water! It's much too small for a fish as big as a betta--the fish's fins would rot very quickly and doesn't give the fish room to exercise it's swim muscles. It'd have to be cleaned every single day just to keep the water clean. Yes, it's pretty to look at for the humans but it's not good for the fish living inside it. You might be able to keep a smail or a couple very small shrimp in here, but no fish.

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Marina Cool Clam Airstone, Blue

This shell-shaped air stone works well in small aquariums like mine and I had no problems installing or using it. It doesn't require a lot of air to make a decent amount of bubbles.

I got two Marina brand airstones. One starfish and one clam. The starfish stopped working after 2 days and I had to take it out of my tank to replace it with the other one. When I tried to remove the tubing from the nozzle of the airstone, the entire arm broke off into a cloud of blue dust. The nozzle got stuck inside the tube and it took me five minutes to remove. Later I put the clam in the tank, and the nozzle is already starting to snap off.

Please DO NOT BUY ANY PRODUCTS FROM THIS COMPANY.

Ps: The company who made this also owns Elite, Fluval and AquaClear, so don't get ripped off by them either!

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SeaClear Rectangular Aquarium Combo in Cobalt Blue, 50 gal.

A 3-star so far, because I haven't set this up yet, but out of the box it looks absolutely beautiful. It arrived on time, in perfect looking condition,(I hope there's no leak). The acryllic was clean and the blue cobalt , gives it a built-in background of color. I'll update later. Updating...to five stars. I finished setting up my aquarium today. My tank looks absolutely fabulous. The tank is sound (thank God), no leaks,and no scratches. I love the clean rounded edges, and the blue cobalt background enhances the accessories I put in.The filter, heater, and air hose all have pre cut sections which makes placements so much more organized and easier.An all-around well designed, and built tank. I'm going to enjoy this one.

I absolutely love my acrylic aquarium. The rounded edges look great. Fish and plants show up really well in comparison to the smaller one I had before.

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Marineland (Aquaria) AMLPFK55B Biowheel Aquarium Kit with LED Light, 55-Gallon

since there's virtually no info about this tank listed in the detail, i will include in my review the info from the petsmart site.

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Let your fish swim freely in this roomy aquarium. The stylish design makes the ensemble a great addition to any room.

This MARINELAND 55 gallon Aquarium/LED Hood makes an excellent home for your finned friends. Ideal for freshwater or saltwater use and a variety of fish species, the aquarium allows for the ideal aquatic habitat. The ensemble's sophisticated design brings a stylish accent to your home.

Safe for freshwater or saltwater use

Ideal for a variety of fish species and size

Clear glass, black frame and black stand for durability

45 LEDs per hood provide ample lighting

Made in the USA

Gravel, plants and décor not included. Filter not included

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the first picture listed is not a 55-gallon tank, but probably around 30 gallons. my 55-gallon version has a hood that looks like this one, but is actually two of these hoods side-by-side. each has its own LED light with separate power control. that said, the second picture on the amazon listing, the one that is actually a 55-gallon tank, shows the tank with a different model hood than the newer, slimmer led version. i don't know if this means you will be getting the hood from the first picture or the second one.

i bought this tank kit from a local petsmart store in february 2012 for $200. got it home, unpacked it and set it up with really no problems at all.

all the hood, filter, and trim parts are plastic. the filter is the bio-wheel penguin 350, which holds a double filter and biowheel setup with adjustable intake. the filter is generally quieter than average for kit systems, and i am very pleased with it.

the led lighting comes from two led panels, one on either side of the split-hood. they are removable and come with detachable power cords. they are surprisingly bright, and provide a nice shimmer effect into the tank. however, they do not provide suitable light energy for a planted tank so don't expect to get good plant growth. there is also a night-light setting of a half-dozen blue led's per panel. the lights do not have a timer option, but instead a 3-way manual switch (white, off, blue) on each panel.

the tank also comes with a generic 200-watt heater and temperature sticker. the heater is not marked in degrees, but that's what the thermometer is for :) they seem to work ok, but i replaced the sticker thermometer with a more accurate floating style thermometer. there is also a startup pack that includes a small amount of tropical fish flakes, a net that's far too short to catch bottom-dwelling fish without getting wet up to the elbow, and a small amount of water conditioner. there are no decorations, gravel, air pumps, or other items included.

i am generally satisfied with my purchase. i let the tank cycle for a week before dropping in a couple danios and platies. if i notice any issues with components wearing out early or breaking too easily, i will come back and update this review.

***UPDATE***

as i write this, there's a version of this kit with the same hood as i received listed on amazon at http://www.amazon.com/Marineland-LED-Aquarium-Kit-Gallon/dp/B00780S098/ref=sr_1_5?s=pet-supplies&ie=UTF8&qid=1353104901&sr=1-5&keywords=aquarium

since i'm here, i thought i would provide an update to my original review. the tank is still holding out very well. nothing has broken or fallen apart, except for the suction cups that were with the heating element. the clips deteriorated and fell apart within a couple months, but i bought some replacements and they've worked just fine. all the led's still work, and the filter is still churning away.

after 9 months of use, i can definitely say this marineland tank is a keeper.

Why are there no measurements for this 55 gallon tank????? Who would buy this unless they knew everything about this tank from other sources. Unless you post the measurements I see no need to look at this aquarium. Just imagine how many more tanks you may have sold but most people and I am guilty of this, don't go forward and move on because there are no measurements. Hopefully this helps, Mike

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Hikari Tropical Micropellets -- 0.77 oz

I was having trouble feeding my small twin tail betta with other larger pellets because he kept trying to eat but ended up spiting them out. I researched online and found these Hikari Tropical Micropellets and thought I would give them a go. It has been over a month now and my betta just absolutely loves them. He swallows them whole and goes crazy whenever it is feeding time. I will definitely buy these again!

My guppies LOVE this food. It comes in a small package but it only takes a little bit and is well worth it. Can be ground gently for even smaller bits for growing fry and they love it also. Highly recommended.

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Small fishes like Endlers and tetras love this food.

It stays a float longer and better than flakes. Recommended.

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Oceanic 82053 BioCube Protein Skimmer

This protein skimmer has alot of mixed reviews..some good some bad...I currently own a 29gallon Biocube and i needed a protien skimmer that fit my budget which was between $0-$100..after much research i decided to give this skimmer a try to see if it was something of quality or junk...When you first start it up and you calibrate the airvalve control.it will start to fizzle white bubbles really fast..This will continue for the next 2-4 days until you see the skimmer really start working..Gradually you will see those tiny bubbles turn into slow huge foaming bubbles giving off alot of brown and green crap comming from your tank...If calibrated properly it will take about a week or two before you will need to empty the waste chamber...The only downside that i didnt like..was that the airstone has to be changed every month for this skimmer to do what it is suppose to do..Amazon sells them here for $5.95 with free shipping which isnt too bad..Overall i gave this product 5stars because it works and it works well for the money you pay...You just have to be patient and you will see the progress..

Yes, it is not the best skimmer on the market but for the price and it fitting my 29 biocube perfectly it does a pretty good job. It took me about 4 days to get it adjusted properly and requires more adjustments every so often. Keep in mind that protein skimmers need time and adjustments to work properly. This is especially true for the cheaper ones in cost like this one.

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I've had protein skimmers before and have read some reviews that say don't buy this as it is undersized and ineffective but I have to be honest: it does its job, fits in my BioCube 29 with no modifications, and has required no adjusting at all in about 30 days of operation. The waste chamber is a bit small and has to be emptied every 2-3 days max or I'd give it 5 stars. Other than that, it is pulling a decent amount of protein out of the water as evidenced by what is in the chamber. Other more expensive units may pull out more but this is designed for a 14/29 gallon tank: there shouldn't be that much to pull out in the first place unless you are overfeeding or have die off. One tip: KEEP the factory particulate filter in place and just hang this unit on the filter itself. The instructions tell you to remove the mechanical filter and never tell you to place it back in. I don't recommend that as you'll end up with the bioball chamber filling with gunk. Just hang the skimmer in the middle of the filter so it is level and keep both protein and mechanical filtration in place. Works fine on the 29 gallon. Not sure about the 14.

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You know I can almost see why so many people post negative reviews... My biggest complaint would have to be putting the unit in the center chamber of the biocube can be annoying to pull the top out to empty. I run my heater/filter cartridge in 1st chamber, skimmer in center, live rock cheato in third and I didn't have any problems but this unit has made my water crystal clear!!! But initially I was going crazy trying to figure out why it keeps OVERFLOWING with bubbles. There is a small adjustment wheel on the tubing from the pump. you really have to adjust this appropriately to get the skimmer to function correctly.

After one day of running it was clear water. Here I am third day now. Yesterday and today I emptied murky brown water from the chamber and its getting darker as it breaks in. I know it may be frustrating but this product is worth 35 bucks! Just adjust it!!! I promise the bad reviewers did not properly adjust this! And considering your options are limited for biocubes anyway this is a good choice!

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This product is cheap. It barely pulls any wasted protein out to notice a change without it. It probably easier to just do constant water changes (which I do anyways) instead of trying to place this in the back of the BioCube and moving my heater into the actual tank.

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Coralife Aqualight Dual Linear Strip T5 Aquarium Lighting Fixture

It seems Coralife makes the only dual bulb enclosures for larger tanks that are reasonably affordable. The size is nice -a bit narrower than my single T8 lamp, and slightly lighter. The light output on these is much better than with the single T8 fixture. This works well with my 75Gallon aquarium... No issues, except that some of the T5 replacement bulbs (especially actinic) are not readily available from amazon, nor my local big-box pet stores. Please note that the description on amazon is incorrect, as there are no fans on Coralife dual lamp fixtures. This is just the saltwater version of the 05620 dual light fixture (actinic and 10K bulbs vs. 6.7K and floralife bulbs).

I found the Aqualight to be a perfect addition to my 55 gallon freshwater community tank. It's actinic blue bulb combined with it's 10,000k daylight bulb really show off my fishes beautiful colors, while also bringing my decorations to life. The dual 28 watt bulbs(this isn't a High Output fixture)provide plenty of power for my live plants to grow nicely as well. The cost of all this goodness is also as good as it gets for a dual light fixture, making this light a true bargain. Its size is also a good thing, allowing you to place two together(one in front of the other) on a 55 gallon tank, doubling the light output for less than others charge for a single dual lamp unit. You can also mix and match the T5 bulbs available to get the effect your looking for. From what I've seen, you can get actinic, 6,700k daylight, 10,000k mid day daylight, and a "color enhancing" bulb as well--a nice selection. All told, this is a well made, low cost solution for anyone wanting better quality light than their old single tube T8's fixtures can provide, for less cash than said fixture. Highly recommended!

P.S. Someone on here claimed that finding non H.O. T5 lamps was difficult. All you have to do is google it and plenty of fish stores pop up that sell them. A little research goes a long way :-)

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The biggest thing I want to point out is that the picture is very misleading. The picture shows individual switches for bulbs, for this particular fixture does not have, please be aware.

+ The price is amazing for this great fixture including two bulbs

+ Very slim and sleek, much smaller than the picture and about an inch tall and two inches wide

+ It comes with both bulbs!

+ Runs very cool

+ Name brand

+ Extensions are nice for an open top setup

Only has one switch for the entire fixture

Acrylic instead of glass lens, which falls out easily

Extensions fall out easily with nothing to hold them in, but are easily removed

I have not used this over coral yet, it is sitting atop a spare 20 gal that I should have set up soon, updates pending. This is an excellent light I would recommend for any shallow reef or FOWLR tank setup.

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I bought this light to add some suplemental lighting to my 75 gallon tank. Since it is a 48" long tank, it is difficult to find a light fixture at a decent price. This one was perfect. It is much smaller than the T8 tank that I had on my tank. I also think it is brighter than that one. I looked into buying new bulbs for the T8, but it was only slightly more to purchase this one than it was to replace the bulbs for my existing fixture. It it nice to have something smaller on the top of my tank.

I was a little worried after buying this fixture because of the price compared to some of the lights available on the market. I have been completely pleased with this light. I have been using it for over 6 months now and it has never given me so much as an issue. For the price, it doesn't cost that much more than buying two replacement bulbs and it came with both a white and actinic. If you are looking for a fixture to put on your tank at an affordable price, then this is the light that you need.

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As other reviewers said, this light fixture makes my 55g look like a show tank. The colors of my neon dwarf rainbows have NEVER looked so vibrant. The green [live] plants practically "pop" out at you. I am incredibly impressed. I also very much like its low profile. On the down side -also as other reviewers have said -until Amazon does a better job of packing this item, you're as likely as not to have it arrive broken. It arrived both times in a too-big box where it was allowed to rattle around during shipping. I returned the first [broken] one immediately and had the replacement in just a couple of days. Somehow, the second one didn't break. Nonetheless, be ready just in case to return a broken one.

Update: After almost exactly nine months, this light fixture has fizzled out. Not burned out bulbs. The transformer-thingy [sorry] is dead. While is wasn't horribly expensive, I expected to last a bit longer than this. It's on a timer and runs/ran 13 hours per day.

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Lee's Vegi Clip, Clown Fish

When I received it, I immediately wanted to put it in my saltwater fish tank. I grab a piece of seaweed and tried to clip it. The clip broke. The plastic piece holding the clip together and let the user attache the seaweed is made out of a weak plastic that breaks easily. Even if it doesn't break on the first try, it will eventually break with exposure to the salt water.

Amazon return is awesome. Full refund without needing to send it back. I trashed it right after I found out I didn't need to return it.

Even though the picture that is shown of this item is a vaccuum tube, the actual item you will receive is the clownfish veggie clip.

They should really fix this error as im sure its costing them a lot of business. I took a chance on it being the veggie clip and it paid off.

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Thanks for nothing Amazon. You have the wrong d@mn picture posted on the ad. It cost too much to return a $4.00 item from kuwait!!! LOL Thanks for nothing. You must do better...

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Zoo Med AquaSun T5-HO Double Light Linear Fluorescent Hood, 30-Inch

Maybe I was just ignorant when I purchased this, but just a warning to those that may not know; This does not come with the T5 HO lighting. You need to order it separately, and it seems that the only size that will fit (22" bulb) is only sold via Zoomed. I just ordered the bulbs so I cant really give this a review as far as the quality goes, but I just wanted people to be aware.

Its a great product, my plants were starving for light from the old light fixture. My tank is a 30gallon tank that came in a package that is sold at petstores and wal mart. Its very bright, only down side is that it does not sit flush with the top of the tank, which is good for tanks that have large aquatic plants that can grow above the water level but bad for fish that jump. Also, because it does not sit flush with the top of the tank light does escape out the front and back. But you just can't have a thriving plant tank with out proper lights and this light goes beyond expectations. The two light bulbs I used have 5,000k and 6,500k output and it has made a major difference in my plant growth.

The mounting brackets slide into the light fixture for a secure mount, so it wont slide and drop into the tank. The kit comes with (2) 4ft wire cords to screw into the top of the tank so you can hang it from the ceiling if you need more space for larger plants. The two light bulbs have independant on/off switch's but only one 3ft power cord. It keeps your timer from getting cluttered with two many power cords. You will need an extention cord if your outlet is farther that 3ft away from you light or your tank is up higher than mine..

The platic bulb cover slides out one side of the fixture to install light bulbs. There is a thin plastic wrapping on the glass from packaging, remove this film. It is very easy to clean, since the entire fixture is mounted on hinges.

From end to end the entire fixture is 32 inches wide and the mounting brackets can be positioned anywhere under the fixture, so this light will secure to any size tank 32inches wide or less.

Inside where the bulbs go, there is a reflector for maximum light exposure to the tank. The bulbs and reflector are protected by the clear plastic cover, so dust and algea can not reach them.

Can't beat the price or quality of this product. 5 stars...

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I bought one of these lights locally. Its great. Provides plenty of light, and even has hinges on the brackets allowing you to easily flip up the fixture for maintenance and cleaning. The brackets are also adjustable, so you don't need them at the end, or use them at all. At nearly half the price of the GLO lighting, I feel this is a better deal. I am currently planning to buy more for my other tanks. I would defiantly recommended these lights for a cheaper (and just as durable) option for many of the T5 lighting available. If this is Zoo Meds entry into the aquarium market, they are off to a great start!

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Good product, works as advertised. A few comments. Fixture does not include lamps, which is not explicitly stated that I could tell. I came to this conclusion before ordering, and think that it is still a decent value, but should be stated. Also, the fixture is rather deep, I am using it as a second light for a wide tanks, and it takes up a lot of room. The legs are very short, and are affixed to the fixture with a narrow tab of plastic that may be prone to break. I elected to use the included hanging kit, which works well.

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This tank light is perfect for my needs. Came with two mount options: 'clamps' that latch onto the side of the tank or you can suspend it with included aluminum/steel wire. I have not tried to suspend it as I have nothing above my tank. The clamp system works great. In fact, I don't even use the attached screws for the clamp as I clean my tank very often. I can just lift the entire thing up one side at a time and clean away. The light assembly generates very little heat as well, which is a plus.

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Freeze Dried Bloodworms - 0.5 oz.

My fish love it but too big for the smaller fish....i believe some of the smaller platys choked on it.

Fish eat the bloodworms. The food volume in the container is good. I have no complaints about this product. I am satisfied with this product.

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Ok, so how bizarre is it that I live in South Fla. and I'm paying top dollar for MOSQUITO LARVAE? Anyway, I have a large Black Ghost that is very shy and loves bloodworms, but will only eat late at night when all the lights are out.

I ended up trying this product because all the local pet stores were out of the frozen bloodworms I usually feed him and I had to come up with something. I'll tell you what, these are much more convenient than frozen worms and the Ghost and all the other fish love them too. I predict I will be buying many more cans of this stuff.

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It's funny, this product is cheaper than another product on here that has "San Francisco Bay Brand" in the title. This is the same brand, same size, same product. Good quality, minimal dust. Helpful tip on the back to soak the worms before feeding.

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These are great, my fish seem to love them and they all swim to the top of the tank to eat them up. Personally I wish they sank to the bottom but they don't, they float. Which means all of the worms they dont eat get stuck to the side of the tank and are a pain to have to clean up. Over all though these are great.

Aquarium Pharmaceuticals (API) Phosphate Test Kit

I suspect most aquarists don't own a phosphate test kit and this is unfortunate because they allow you to avoid algae blooms. Furthermore, in reef aquaria a high phosphate (PO4) level can hinder calcium (Ca) absorption for corals because the PO4 precipitates out Calcium Phosphate making Ca unavailable for coral absorption. Phosphate is also a plant food and you can be inadvertently adding it to your tank through fish food and other products such as Seachem's Neutral Regulator.

The instruction page unfolds to be unnecessarily large so you can cut off the languages you don't need, which reduces its size by half. Comes with a salt and freshwater color card and tests concentrations from 0 10 ppm (mg/L)with the color card increments of 0.0, 0.25, 0.5, 1.0, 2.0, 5.0 and 10.0 ppm. Ideally you want it to be zero to very low levels that should be undetectable with this kit. Product works well and clearly tells me when I need to make water changes.

Kent Marine 00616 35-Inch Pro-Scraper with Stainless Steel Blade

We have a problem with stubborn hair algea and this scraper worked great. We could scrub it and scrub it with the magnet kinds and it would get stuck in it and you'd do the same spot over and over again. This scraper knocked it out in no time. Extra long length makes it a breeze getting down the sides of tall 90 gallon. Will most likely buy a backup!

When they say 35", they mean it. Terrifically long, and able to easily scrape all of the glass on my 55 gallon without ever getting my hands wet. Truthfully, I think this might be overkill for a tank that's 24" high, but I'm very happy with this nonetheless. I have one of the short scrapers that uses the same blades, and although they do last a while, they are not permanent and you should expect to replace them every once so often (the edges tend to bend over time depending on how vigorously you scrape). Pretty happy with it.

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Fluval Shrimp Mineral Supplement

As an avid fish keeper of both fresh and saltwater tanks I have learned over the years to only trust RO/DI water as my base water. However, shrimp require certain parameters to flourish which are unattainable in RO/DI. The instructions on the bottle are a little vague so I simply use my TDS meter to take the water to around 190-210 TDS for water changes (About 2.5ml per gallon). My Crystal Red shrimp SS+ grade are currently loving the water! Will update once the breed!

I think this product just hardens the water, but it does so effectively. The instructions say how much to put in, but they don't say how much per quantity of water... so you'll want to do some tests before subjecting your shrimp to the recommended dosage. Hope that helps. Good luck with your shrimp.

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Algae Magnet Cleaner

I'm not sure what the deal is but when I used this the first time, it scratched the heck out of my tank. The scratches are tiny but definitely disrupts the finish on the tank. It does do a good job of cleaning the walls though. I think if I put some cheese cloth or something between the outside piece and the tank it would help with the scratches.

I bought this, used it as specified, and it left tiny acratches ALL over the inside of my aquarium. BUY A DIFFERENT CLEANER! This one will destroy your aquarium!

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I wish I would have read some reviews before purchasing. Like most have stated, it scrached my tank as well =(

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I've sunk a small fortune in my Biorb, but now it looks like crap because I used this magnet. I was really careful,too, but somehow I picked up a tiny fragment of the lava rock that comes with the Biorb, and it etched deep grooves inside the tank. These gauges cannot be repaired. I'm sick about this. If you feel the need to use this algae cleaner, perhaps place a Biorb cleaning cloth between the magnet and the acrylic tank.

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It works great and does not harm the inside or outside of the Biorb aquarium.

Hagen 24-Pack Fluval Aquarium Water Filter with Foam Block for 204/205 and 304/305 Model

This is the best price I have found for replacement Fluval media, these foam blocks last quite a while, I change mine (4 at a time) every 6 months, giving them a good rinse when cleaning my filter monthly. Couldn't ask for better quality or performance.

All Fluval Filter Is Great!!! I would recommend it to anyone! Good for fresh and Saltwater, Tanks.A must have if you have a Fluval!!

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