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

Monday, October 27, 2014

Fish Tank Aquarium Light 36" 6x39w T5 HO Actinic Fixture

Fish Tank Aquarium Light 36' 6x39w T5 HO Actinic FixtureI was a little uncertain on this, as it had few reviews at the time. However, this device works flawlessly so far, and my live rock are thriving and more colorful under it. The device has three independently programmable timers on it (just one power cord for the fixture): The first for the front three lights, the second for the back three, and the third for the 6 LED 'moonlights'. I have the first and second turn on/off for 12 hours each, programmed 2 hours apart, to allow for twilight effects natural to the specimens. I have an open-top 40 gallon breeder, which this covers perfectly edge-to-edge. Splash-guard is thin, but it's not at all an issue for the purpose of it. Very little heat is cast on the water with the device on the (included) leg brackets. Will try to follow-up once corals are added.

I ordered two of these lights for my 200 gal. planted tank at a great price. I got them both for the price it would have cost me for one of a more popular brands with the same options. Quality it a bit on the lower side, mostly the splash guard is thin plastic. I removed because I have a glass top. but the timer and lights work flawlessly and for half the price I'll sacrifice a little quality. Also there are no fans to make noise which is great. There are plenty of air vents to dissipate heat. I did wish they offered a freshwater model with all daylight bulbs but I replace the actinic bulbs with flora bulbs for 60 bucks. All in all I'm in it 380 for the fixtures and new bulbs and the plants are thriving. Which it all I needed, Great low price option!

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The lighting that this fixture provides is great, but a light that is advertised as 36" should actually BE 36" when assembled, right?! No mention in the item description of the legs causing the assembled fixture to far exceed 36"! The vendor did send a return label if I wanted to return it, when I contacted him, but I decided to keep it and hope I can find some type of legs for it.

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Thursday, October 16, 2014

JW Pet Company Activitoys Sun Toy Triple Bird Toy, Small

JW Pet Company Activitoys Sun Toy Triple Bird Toy, SmallI bought this for my baby Green Cheek Conure and he loves this toy! He shakes it to make the bells ring and he has also put the bell on his head, sooo cute. Great toy and great value. This toy is well made and very colourful.

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Monday, August 25, 2014

Kent Marine Kalkwasser Mix

Kent Marine 00003 Kalkwasser Mix, 15.9-Ounce JarThis product, when used correctly, is excellent. However you must read the instructions very carefully and DO NOT DEVIATE. If you are new to reef tanks do alot of research. This is not something you just throw in your tank and help the corals grow. This has a very specific use for certain types of corals, clams, and algae. I would also recommend the "little dripper" by zoo med. They are $10-15 depending on the size. the little dripper is a plastic bucket that has an ajustable drip valve. This is very important because the instructions say to add this to your tank at XX drops per min or sec. If you add it too fast you will have calcium clouds that can and will harm anything in your tank.

This is a form of calcium that is the most economical way to increase the alkalinity of a salt water tank. This product is very pure. I have been using it for years. Read up on it. you don't just dump it into the tank.

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Saturday, August 16, 2014

Mermaid with Dolphin Ornament - 3.5 in. x 3.5 in. x 5 in.

Mermaid with Dolphin Ornament - 3.5 in. x 3.5 in. x 5 in.and this one is perfect. Our 55 gallon freshwater tank is in my 8 year old son's room. I have always been fascinated w/ mermaids and really wanted one for our tank. When I first started looking 2.5 years ago, most were just a bit too grown-up for what I thought should be in my kid's room. (this one is a replacement for my original one that ended up covered in black algae due to my ignorance now that I'm wiser = had to replace my original one). Its cute, holds up well as long as you don't try to scrub algae off of it (if necessary, rinse and use your fingernail or a VERY soft bristle tooth brush and brush GENTLY).

We purchased three of these mermaids about six months ago for a freshwater aquarium. All of them have paint flakes missing, and it really came off in areas where we used an old, soft toothbrush to clean them. We're very disappointed that the paint does not stay on better.

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Thursday, June 19, 2014

Hartz Wardley Pond Ten Flakes, 6-Ounce

Hartz Wardley Pond Ten Flakes, 6-OunceMy fish have eaten these pond flakes for years and do extremely well on them. I live in Nebraska where the winters are very cold. My goldfish and koi stay in their pond all winter with a heater in the pond to keep an open hole in the water. I do not feed them during the coldest times as they are not very active. I bought the flakes online because I could no longer find them in the store where I used to buy them. The price was comparable as long as you don't have to pay shipping.

We have a fish pond and it is difficult to find the food in stores so it was nice find the product.

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With bits of shrimp in the food my goldfish go crazy for this product! Since Hartz came out with this food I use to be able to obtain locally but seems everyone sells out quickly except Amazon. I have always been able to find on their website. Now if I can only remember to order early so that I don't run out!

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this has a great mix for both house hold fish tanks and backyard pond fish,my fish jump out of the water for it.

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I buy a lot of this product for my large pond. The price is great compared to local outlets but you do have to by a large number of canisters ( 11 = $50 + dollars ) to get free shipping. Otherwise the price with shipping added is not that great a savings. I would recommend this, but again, if you can afford to purchase (11) at once.

Wednesday, June 4, 2014

Blue Ribbon Filter Floss 7 oz

Blue Ribbon Filter Floss 7 ozthis one bag has lasted a awful long time and still have a lot of it is the same thing you'd stick in a pillow

So, I was using a 2.99 pillow from walmart that i cut open and used the floss out of that, but it is clumpy and I just wasn't comfortable with it. I use this stuff now and it works as it should. very fine and easy to get a small portion. I clean mine out daily and it keeps the water nice and clear.

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It's a nice big bag of polyester floss for a crazy low price. The floss is packed in there pretty good, too. I've taken out about 4 handfuls of it and the bag still looks full.

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For the price and free two day shipping, this product is just awesome. I have been using it in a 1/2" sheet in my Fluval 206 for the last little bit of filtration before the rest of the system. By the look of the removed product every few weeks, it is doing its job great. It grabs a whole lot of junk out of the water before it goes to the next filter.

Will buy again, but the bag is so big that probably won't be for more than a year. Definite buy if you have your own custom system set up, because it fits where you want it and filters well.

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Great product and great price! Arrived on-time as promised! If you need aquarium supplies, you should consider purchasing from this company, through Amazon.

Monday, February 24, 2014

BioBubble LED Light Cap, Aquarium or Terrarium

BioBubble LED Light Cap, Aquarium or TerrariumWas needing light source for desk top aquarium....perfectly replaces original cap....casts a great light...thin cord almost invisible....lucky to have found this

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Sunday, February 23, 2014

EHEIM Professional 3e 2076 External Electronic Canister Filter for up to 105 US Gallons

EHEIM Professional 3e 2076 External Electronic Canister Filter for up to 105 US GallonsInstalled the filter, it primed easily and did not leak out of the box. However you are going to need to buy some Efimech and EHEIM Substrat Pro Biological Filter Media (Sintered Pearl-Shaped Glass) 2L from eheim as their not included. The 2076 requires 2 liters of Ehfimech and 4 liters of Ehfisubstrat Pro. Make sure you buy them or have some sort of biological media for bacteria! I previously bought a hagen/fluval G6 and i installed it and it kept having an air leak or something wouldn't prime-called tech support didn't help told me to shorten the lines so there were no flex in it which i did and it was a direct line straight up and to no avail it was still blowing air and locking up. Sent that back to Amazon for refund. Love eheims, had a pro2 before and it started leaking so hopefully this one lasts a long time.

Omg most horrible filter, leaking straight out of the box, made a mess of my house. Expensive but horrible product.

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I bought this filter based on many reviews saying that if you can afford it, Eheim is the best and the quietest. Well, I shelled out the big bucks and got the Professional 3. Well, it is pretty quiet and that's probably why I have this first complaint about this filter. First, I was disappointed in the flow rate. Second, the primer does not easily start up the filter. Finally, I've had it for less than a year, and after cleaning it and restarting it by using the primer pump, the primer pump broke this week. I can't believe how cheaply made it was. I contacted the company which says "3 Year Guarantee" on their website. It's been two weeks and I've contacted them twice and I have not heard a single peep from them. I will never buy Eheim again. I'm going with Fluval next.

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This filter is a rat terrier compared to the great Diane the fluval. The fluval is so much better and will always be this doesn't even have carbon. Stupid filter cheaply made.

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The title says it all. I was excited to get the unit, but that excitement quickly turned to frustration, then disgust. I sent the product back to the dealer after talking to the dealer and manufacturer for over 2 weeks attempting to get a resolution. The dealer and manufacturer were helpful and I have no problem with them; it's the product I have a problem with.

I then purchased a Eheim 2078 Pro 3e. That unit leaked in the same fashion so it went back also. I decided on a Fluval FX5 and have been very happy with that purchase.

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Sunday, January 26, 2014

Exotic Environments Caribbean Pirate Ship Aquarium Ornament, 6-Inch by 3-1/2-Inch by 5-1/2-Inch

Exotic Environments Caribbean Pirate Ship Aquarium Ornament, 6-Inch by 3-1/2-Inch by 5-1/2-InchThis ship is well made, but when I purchased it, I had hopes that it was large enough for fish to hide in, use for eggs, or even hide behind. But this is not large enough for any of those. The smallest of fish wouldn't even be able to dart in or around this thing. So in that way I am disappointed. But it is a nice ship.

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Tuesday, December 31, 2013

Petco Snowy River Aquarium Gravel, 20 lbs.

Petco Snowy River Aquarium Gravel, 20 lbs.Exactly what i was hoping it would be perfect for what i was gonna use it for. Would deffinatly buy this item again or suggest to another

I got enough, so when it's time to change the gravel, I have enough without having to buy more. It filters out really well, and large enough to where it doesn't clog op the filters with smaller gravel.

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This gravel looks great in my betta's 5 gallon "natural" aquarium, though I bought the 5 lb size. It is much lighter and much more attractive (in my opinion) than the standard Petco River Rock Shallow Creek Aquarium Gravel, 20 lbs.. I find the River Rock one to be too dark and, frankly, ugly. The size is great and perfect for the roots of my Anubias. The light color accentuates the colors of my fish and decor.

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Wednesday, December 4, 2013

Marineland 32488 Double Bright Aquarium Strip, Light Black Fluorescent, 48-Inch

Marineland 32488 Double Bright Aquarium Strip, Light Black Fluorescent, 48-InchPurchased in April 2012, died in November of same year. Units on/off switch is no longer working. Was expecting a bit more than 8 months of life but I guess you get what you pay for. Worked good up until then.

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Sunday, November 3, 2013

Fish Tank Aquarium Protein Skimmer Filter Pump 530 gph

Fish Tank Aquarium Protein Skimmer Filter Pump 530 gphOrdered this for my 120 fish only tank, trying to save a few bucks, and while it shipped very quickly, that's about where the positives end. The item came in a plain white box with a small instructions pamphlet that was clearly written by someone for whom English is not a native tongue. The few instructions that came with the item were incredibly unclear and unhelpful. Then once I got to assembling the skimmer, I realized just how flimsy it was. The collection cup is held in place by wishes and hopes and would go flying off as soon as you turned this thing on and it started foaming over. That's another thing as well, the amount of foam and micro bubbles was ungodly, and no matter how much you adjusted the multiple valves, it was either not skimming at all, or blowing over with foam. Not to mention that the design of this thing is extremely ill thought out. It takes up an enormous amount of space inside the tank, and the bracket to hang it is not wide enough for my tank ( did I mention this was advertised to work for up to 180 gallon tanks?). What possible uses this item can have, I haven't a clue. I've started the return process and purchased a seaclone 150 which compared to this thing is a dream come true and that's saying something, because the seaclone is a budget skimmer.

Was to big for tank can not fit light back on after installing. thought it said in the tank not above the tank.

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It takes a lot of tweaking and modifications to get it to work correctly. Even then it only runs correctly for less than a day before having to tweak it again. Very cheap plastic on housing and connections,and cracks very easily. Only positive thing about it is the motor,it runs great with no problems.

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i set this up in my tank and the motor was way too powerful, even with the flow control, i am running it with a smaller motor and some holes drilled in some 3/4" tubing. setup took alot of time but it is working fine now. first one i've ever used so cannot measure against anything else.

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hard to get set right and takes tinkering now and then, But i have this guy on my 180 gallon and it keeps my tank very oil free.

Friday, August 2, 2013

Pennplax Lost City of Atlantis Lagoon Arena Aquarium Decor, Small

Pennplax Lost City of Atlantis Lagoon Arena Aquarium Decor, SmallIT ADDS SOOO MUCH REALITY TO THE AQUARIUM..LOOKS LIKE A REAL LOST CITY!! SOO COOL TO HAVE THE COMPLETE TOWN..

looks good in my tank. Good workmanship and quality. My fish loves it. Recommend for a small size tank, my id 26 gallons.

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The color stays on good. The dolphins came off after a few cleanings. I put them back on with super glue. Great product overall.

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Wednesday, July 24, 2013

Exotic Environments Pagoda Pavilion Of South China

Exotic Environments Pagoda Pavilion Of South ChinaI bought this decoration for my Beta fish. One day I found him stuck in a hole, his scales torn to shreds by the sharp edges. He died a few minutes later. Please look for decorations that are not sharp. Just because it is for aquariums does not mean it is safe for your fish.

I originally bought this decoration along with another like it for my aquarium. Well, when I saw them both I decided they are too nice for the aquarium. The detail is very nice and the colors bright and vivid. So, they now hold a place of honor on the shelf in my kitchen with other Asian theme items. I think I will buy some other ones for the aquarium also. Very happy with both items.

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This item looks beautiful in my fish tank. Looks even better in real life --It's absolutely a nice "theme art" focal-point -much more tasteful and better looking than those other types of TACKY-LOOKING ceramic fish tank pagodas you may find at a local pet store --> which are painted in those stupid tacky flourescent colors. I'm glad that "Blue Ribbon"

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Friday, July 5, 2013

Bearing for all Penguin Filters - 2 pk

Bearing for all Penguin Filters - 2 pkI asked my local fish store to get 2 pairs of plastic bearings for my Penguin filter, biowheels of which were not moving. After waiting for more than 3 weeks I realized that I'm not going to get it unless I order it online and I ordered.

They came within the time frame and my biowheels started working properly. Next time if I need something I won't waste time and will order right away.

I'd highly recommend the product as well as the seller.

The item sent to me doesn't look like the picture, close, but not the same. Back to the drawing board to try and find the right one.

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Thursday, July 4, 2013

TOM Turtle-Hermit Crab Habitat Mangrove Swamp 16-1/2 x 10 1/2 x 4-1/2

TOM Turtle-Hermit Crab Habitat Mangrove Swamp 16-1/2 x 10 1/2 x 4-1/2No turtle should live in this or any other plastic "lagoon.". Turtles are expensive to maintain in proper and humane conditions. Please do not subject a baby turtle to this death trap. The most popular pet turtle, the Red Eared Slider, requires at least 10 gallons of water per inch of shell length, filtration for 3x the size of the tank, proper water and basking temperatures, and a UVB bulb.

Hermit crabs climb. I'd say if you don't mind trying to find your crab every morning, by all means, go ahead and use this. Like another reviewer said this would be a death trap for a baby water turtle. This isn't some cheap quick fix habitat because you didn't do enough research.

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HELLO FELLOW CRAB OWNERS!

THIS IS NOT SUITABLE FOR ANY CREATURE BUT AS A HERMIT CRAB OWNER HERES WHY NOT TO PUT A HERMIT CRAB IN THIS.

Hermit crabs are awesome, fun, crazy pets. BUT there is a lot of information out there that is incorrect when it comes to their care needs. PLEASE PLEASE DO NOT BUY THIS CAGE. I used this cage in my very early days of having hermit crabs, I then learned the hard way a lot of the things that hermit crabs need that this cage cannot provide. These are some of the things...

1. Metal is dangerous and toxic to hermit crabs, small exposure is okay but not as toys or part of their tank

2. hermit crabs need 3-6" of substrate to dig into and burry themselves in to molt successfully.

3. there is not enough room in this cage to have all the items that a crab needs.

a. salt water dish

b. fresh (declorinated) water dish

c. food dish

d. room to climb and explore

4. this cage cannot hold in heat or humidity, which is vital in keeping hermies alive. Crabs have gills, they need to be able to keep them moist at all times.

when I changed tanks, I kept this cage for "incase of an emergency" moments. If I am having an aggressive crab or crab fights, I COULD use this tank to have them calm down for a little bit or I have used this when I am deep cleaning my tank or when I moved I used this to transfer them (but I removed the water dish and metal climbing wall). Now that I have since upgraded twice, I do not use this because I have a ten gallon tank that I use to isolating an aggressive crab. If you have 1-2 hermit crabs, I have found a 10 gallon tank works good, if you plan on having more, go bigger!

ALSO, PLEASE DO NOT BUY PAINTED SHELLS FOR YOUR HERMIT CRABS -THEY ARE TOXIC !!

WWW.HERMIT-CRABS.COM is a great website, there is almost everything you need to know on this site alone,

hermit crabs require a lot more than pet stores let on. but they are incredible pets, so if you have purchased a

hermit crab for yourself or your child, please do some more research, it is not your fault that you have fallen

for the "hermit crabs only need water, pellet food, and a sponge" We all have to start somewhere. please do not let this steer you away from having hermit crabs because they are great pets, and once you put all the hard work into building a healthy crabitat and learning all the Do's and Don't(s) they are relatively easy to care for!

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First, I bought this as a container for a 5th grade science project. However, I could see this being a cool hermit crab "habitat" as opposed to those cheesy little containers you get from the beach. But I can't possible see this giving a turtle a place to live. Way too small. I would think the turtle could easily climb right out of there. I would definitely look for another home for turtle. But, it worked great for 5th grade ocean project!

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it was exactly what I was looking for and the turtle likes it too.it is a good size well made and sturdy