Showing posts with label custom aquarium tanks. Show all posts
Showing posts with label custom aquarium tanks. Show all posts

Tuesday, November 11, 2014

Loving Pets Pure Buffalo 10-Inch Backstrap Tendon Dog Treat, 10-Pack

Loving Pets Pure Buffalo 10-Inch Backstrap Tendon Dog Treat, 10-PackI have 3 dogs a coonhound, golden, and cathoula and they absolutely love these. It keeps them busy and keeps them from chewing on furniture or anything else in the house. Highly recommend these!!!

My German Shepherd loved the chicken strips that became such a health concern and I searched for a replacement that she would enjoy but that would also last longer. I found it in this product.

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Sadly this stuff is sooooo hard it shatters when your pet tries to chew on it. Our Bernese didn't finish it, and thank goodness. I can only imagine how terrible this rock hard tendon is on a dogs digestive tract. It is seriously the consistency of very hard plastic. It breaks into shards and slivers which dogs will be inclined to eat in whole, given that they can't chew it into something smaller or more manageable. Not advisable for your pet's digestive health.

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My three dogs go crazy for theses Pure Buffalo treats! These treats give the dogs something to really chew on and they keep the dogs busy for a while.

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Our small dog likes these alot, gives lots of chewing time for healthy teeth and gums. I have recommended this to others with large dogs, which it seems is hard to find chews that aren't eaten very quickly,

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Sunday, October 26, 2014

Kordon/Oasis (Novalek) AKD33456 Amquel Plus for Aquarium, 16-Ounce

Kordon/Oasis AKD33456 Amquel Plus for Aquarium, 16-OunceWhen I first started keeping goldfish, I mysteriously lost several fish. I know now I was making all kinds of mistakes common to amateurs. One mistake I made was to assume that all water treatments that claimed to make tap water safe would do the trick. After several of my kiddos died, I asked for help from the owner of my local pet store. This is not a Petco or a Petsmart, but a real mom-and-pop place. The owners really care about their animals.

The store owner told me that years ago when he was first starting out, his fish kept dying. He had a water sample tested independently, and the tester advised him that our local tap water was the second worst water sample he had ever tested. The pet store owner advised me to use Amquel Plus along with NovAqua. Since I have been using these products, I have lost no fish. Since moving to a different place (one with better water quality, I am happy to report), I have continued to use these products as they have been perfectly effective and reliable.

I've had fish tanks all my life, but got more serious about it in the past 8 years. I stumbled upon a great forum, and most of them recommended this product. I took a leap, and have been using it for the past 6 years.

Pros:

Seems to do a great job treating water it's a thankless job, but something has to do it.

Cons:

Smells bad (could be a pro for pranks?) but the smell is gone once you add the water.

I typically measure out the right amount, then dump it in the bottom of a 5 gallon water jug. I fill the jug, then use that to fill the tank. It's worked out great for me, both in planted and non-planted freshwater tanks. This one bottle should last you a while unless you have a huge (100g+) tank.

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I had purchased this product from a local store in the past for my fresh water tank and have never had any problems using it. I was surprised to read some had the opposite opinion. Well, I went ahead and still purchased it here on Amazon and received the package promptly. I've used it several times and my fish seem just fine. I have nothing negative to say about my purchase.

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I've used Many types of water conditioners, ammonia, chlorine & heavy metal removers but nothing compares to this product. Works fast and you don't have to worry about using too muchI LOVE this product.

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I purchased this item mainly to remove nitrate and nitrite. By testing it with a test kit, it doesn't do anything as it claims on the bottle. It probably does what it claims, but nothing that would cause a change on the after test. Oh, I also doubled the dosage, NOTHING.

It could be a great water conditioner, since after all those years of being in the business. But if it doesn't do what it claims, its a big fail to me.

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Tuesday, October 14, 2014

GEOsystem Mopani Driftwood Ornamental Root

GEOsystem Mopani Driftwood, MediumI keep a 20 gallon natural style tank and this was the perfect addition. I would suggest that you soak it for a good while or you will be stuck with a tea colored tank for a little while. The water staining has gone away after a few water changes.

I love this driftwood. I got it yesterday, put it in the tank. It sunk immediately and didn't stain my water. I didn't have any prep beforehand like with other driftwood. The two-toned coloring is very appealing to the eye. The small piece is great for a 10 gallon tank and would be a focal piece for a smaller tank. I will be buying larger pieces for my 55 gallon. The price is great and this is truly a trouble free piece of driftwood.

EDIT: One year later.... I have a fuzz growing on the wood that everyone says is normal and will go away in a week or two except it hasn't gone away in a whole year! Its still a great piece of wood but I suggest boiling yours before adding it to your tank.

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This Mopani wood is very beautiful. Please know that it is nothing like the picture... do you really expect them to mold a fake wood? No. You wouldn't be paying $10 for it then. So appreciate that each piece of wood is unique and natural. It will sink straight to the bottom when you get it, but I HIGHLY suggest boiling it for about an hour OR soaking it in hot water for 24 hours (changing the water every so often). Boiling or soaking the wood will help avoid your water turning your tank water a brownish color from the tannins in the wood. While the brown color does not bother your fish, it is not as pleasant to look at.

If you have Mopani wood and you are noticing a discoloration in your tank I HIGHLY HIGHLY suggest purchasing Seachem Purigen 100ml it works some serious wonders! I put it in my tank it the tank was crystal clear within 24 hours!

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I the driftwood is very good.... Although i don't know how I'll place one of them.

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Yes! Great price and the piece they sent was beautiful! This added a lot of visual interest to my 50 gallon tank. My fish are fighting over territory as I have just added them to my new tank. The driftwood seems to be a favorite. Hopefully the fight over territory will end without casualty. This is an excellent way to naturalize your aquarium at a price that can't be beat. Highly recommended. I added a picture for this product so you can see how well this worked out for me.

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Friday, October 10, 2014

Marineland Motor For Eclipse 1

Marineland Motor For Eclipse 1Excelent product, works great and easy to clean. Only con is that the motor has to by almost entirely horizontal in order for the motor to start absorbing the water. (It should work imediatly in a vertical position upon pluging it into an outlet but doesn't.)

Saturday, September 6, 2014

Loving Pets Pure Buffalo 12-Inch Bully Stick Dog Treat, 3-Pack

Loving Pets Pure Buffalo 12-Inch Bully Stick Dog Treat, 3-PackMy medium sized dog eat one of the supposedly 12 inch bully stick in 10 mins.

This is very expensive and not what it is advertised as. The length is definitely not 12 inches.

It was 10 inches.

Dog loved them, but they are too expensive to keep buying for them only lasting 3 days. Quality seemed good.

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Monday, September 1, 2014

Tetra Decorative Reptile Filter for Aquariums up to 55 Gallons

Tetra Decorative Reptile Filter for Aquariums up to 55 GallonsI have bought several different filters and waterfall pumps in the past and this Decorative Reptofilter is "Hands Down" the best purchase I have made!

Had it going on a month now and the water is still crystal clear with only one filter change.

If you shut it off and then turn back on the flow is immediate (no priming).

The filters are a breeze to change.

I have it set up in a 20 gallon long Terrarium (1/2 water 1/2 land) with four Fire belly Toads. Before that I had two small Turtles in it (since moved to a larger aquarium) and the water stayed cleaner than using my Cascade 100 Power Filter!

For replacement filters order the Tetra 26160 Whisper Bio-Bag Cartridge, Unassembled, Medium, 12-Pack they are way less expensive and you can reuse the plastic frames from the filters that come with it.

I have had this filter for about three months in one end of a standard 10 gallon aquarium, which houses a small newt. It's a nice way to hide the filter away, and to keep delicate amphibians out of trouble, as they have a tendency to explore the insides of dark places like filter housings.

It provides some dry land area, with an easy climb out of the water. It is also much taller than other in-tank filters that I have tried, so the water level can be deep enough for the health of aquatic animals like my newt.

It takes two standard sized filter cartridges, which are used by many other filters, so they are relatively cheap and easy to find. The top of the rock lifts away, allowing easy access to change the filter cartridges without the need to tear the habitat apart. It also has handy fill lines on the back side of the rock, which mark the high and low fill levels.

The top fits snugly over the waterfall outlet, so there is no danger of small animals getting into the filter and becoming injured. The largest gaps into the filter housing are the intake holes along the bottom of the rock, which are about 3/8" in diameter. It would be very easy to block them with mesh if you have smaller animals.

I am considering purchasing a second one for my firebellied toad habitat. I definitely recommend this filter. It was well thought out and is of good overall design and quality.

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Works great. I have it in a 40 gallon tank with about 20 gal of water. The turtles seem to enjoy climbing on the rocky exterior of the filter. I was able to use the regular Tetra Whisper filter cartridges which are cheaper than the reptofilters with this filter.

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I was using a Fluvial filter for my turtle tank. It worked great, but had to be taken apart to clean each week, and was kinda a pain in the butt. My turtle liked the water that squirted out.

I needed something easier to clean while I recovered from surgery, so tried this. The reviews had been mixed, but I bought one anyway.

Super easy to set up and looks really good. Its way easier to clean than my Fluvial. But....I can go longer between cleanings than I could with the Fluvial if I need to, but the water is never as crystal clear as the Fluvial it was the first few days after I cleaned it.

It got me through recovery, but my turtle misses the jet of water squirting her. I do love the ease of changing the filters. So I am giving it an okey rating. Not great, not terrible. Maybe it would be better for a smaller turtle. My res is pretty big.

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I recently bought this filter for my 40 gallon tank. It looks very nice in the corner of the tank. My turtle often swims over and sits near it, resting her legs on the side of it. The filter is very quiet, I do not hear it at all. The water fall lets off a tranquil sound of running water. Friends and family have commented on how nice it looks in my tank and how they love the sound of the running water.

I gave this filter 4 out of 5 stars because I do have a problem with cloudy water. I change the water in my tank once a week. My cloudy water problem though could be a result of my turtles food, not the filter. I am currently working on correcting this problem.

Overall, I am glad I bought this filter and would recommend it to others!

Tuesday, August 5, 2014

H2Show Blue LED - Submersible Spotlight for Aquariums - suction cup mount included

H2Show Blue LED - Submersible Spotlight for Aquariums - suction cup mount includedThe suction cup works well and the light is bright (Extremely powerful).The blue is a very nice blue, and much lighter than the night lights that are sometimes included on Metal halide lamps as night lights. One thing I would have added is a black piece of plastic to somewhat shield part of the light. The plug isn't one of those gigantic plugs either, although it isn't a standard plug. I can fit a standard plug next to the slot in the power strip. Looking back, I wish I would have chose the multicolored one H2Show LED Light ColorMix Multicolor though because 2 different colored lamps may be too bright at night, but I have mine in a 24 gallon nano cube, so take that into consideration. BTW, don't get the older model if you do get these. I've had the older models with bubbles, etc. Get the H2 Show model only. They have improved their product since then, and the older models with bubbles require you to have the included airline hang out on top of the tank, and the older models just aren't as bright and the blue just isn't as nice.

The H2Show Led Light Blue produces a strong focused light. I originally purchased this as a moonlight to illuminate a 2.5 gallon pico, but the light was too focused and produced a single bright spot. Since that didn't work, I decided to use it as a moonlight for my 20 gallon high tank. I mounted the light about 14 inches above my tank. The extra distance from my tank allowed the light to spread out and illuminate about half my tank. Even at that distance, the light is bright and brings out the fluorescence in my corals. I'm getting a second light to cover the other half of the tank.

I docked it one star, because the light isn't very adjustable. Since the light is a spotlight, the light shoots straight out from the unit. If it's mounted on the side of the tank, it's difficult to point the light to the center of the tank. Although you can get some slight angles, the light is more or less perpendicular to the base. In the case of my 2.5 gallon, I mounted on the upper left corner of the tank, and I could only get the spotlight on the lower right corner of the tank.

All in all, I'm happy with the purchase, although I do wish I was more aware of the limitations before I got it.

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I have it sitting inside a skull with a air stone in it. I turn on the blue hood light and my tank looks cool....

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Mounted this light above my small reef aquarium and it runs 24hrs without any problems, no need to put in on a timer.

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Wednesday, May 21, 2014

Standing Buddha Aquarium Ornament Decoration

Standing Buddha Aquarium Ornament DecorationThis lovely Buddha ornament fits comfortably in my 10 gallon aquarium. It acts as a very charming centerpiece. I'd recommend it for anyone looking to get that Zen feel, especially for goldfish. I find that this Buddha is perfect when coupled with fake bamboo and oriental/Balinese lamps. Though it is quite tall, the statue itself is rather thin and thus does not take up too much space. Overall, I am glad to have made this purchase. It's a great addition to the tank.

It looks great in my Betta aquarium, and even though it is plastic it doesn't look cheap. I think it looks like kind of like aged stone. I've even thought if I wanted to give the Betta more swim room I could put a clear vase filled with water standing upside down on the hands of the ornament (making sure I leave a pocket of air at the top for the Betta). I haven't tried this idea out yet, so I'm not sure if it will be stable enough, we'll see when I do try it.

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Thursday, February 27, 2014

JW Pet Company Fusion Air Pump 200 Aquarium Air Pump

JW Pet Company Fusion Air Pump 200 Aquarium Air PumpI bought this air pump to go along with my sponge filter for my betta fish and it is nice and quiet!! Unlike the old filter I had I can finally sleep well!

EDIT:

so after 7 months (this happened in december), my air pump starting making loud a loud noise. I emailed the company and read the warranty paper that it came with and i would have to send $5 plus shipping and handling to the company so they could fix it.. So I'd rather just buy a brand new one. And now it's not so loud but it's barely pumping air.

I thought air pumps were powerful. This thing pumps enough air for me though so it is fine. I wish there was a control knob for air pressure, but no big deal at this price. If you need an air pump to power a few air accessories in a 10g or smaller tank, this is for you. It's very stylish and stays put very well with it's feet. It is pretty small as well, about the size of a wallet in size. I recommend it.

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I never buy anything online without reading the reviews and I hate to buy something that says: be the first to review this product. Well, the reviews said this was a quiet air pump, and they were right. My old one, which came with the aquarium, was driving me crazy. But I don't even notice this one. The pet company that shipped it sent it right away and I would also recommend them.

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This pump can't power anything more than 1 airstone in 10 gallon tank . Disappointed..but at least it's quiet. My best pump is Fusion 400

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this was louder than the Tetra pump. and it broke after 6 weeks. Dont get this one. Get the Tetra, its cheaper, quieter and better.

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Wednesday, February 12, 2014

West Paw Design-Tuckered Out Premium Dog Bed

West Paw Design Tuckered Out Premium Stuffed Dog Bed, Cow/Bison - X-Large 50' x 32'The cover is faux fur and my dog immediately made herself comfortable when I unpacked her new bed. It's exactly what I was looking for... stylish, well made and a spot that will keep my pet off the furniture.

Love the cow look! Awkward looking bed but the cats love it. There is cat in it every minute since it came. Room for only one though.

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A very very cute dog bed for we cow lovers. Lucy....a weimeraner, loves it !!

Highly recommend it !!

Merry Christmas miss Lucy.

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4 stars because it arrived open; otherwise love! West Paw products are the best and good for the environment too.

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Monday, February 10, 2014

Hagen Nutrafin Max Goldfish Sinking Pellet, 7.41-Ounce

Hagen Nutrafin Max Goldfish Sinking Pellet, 7.41-OunceThey love this stuff and it is healthy for them. I will buy more in the future to keep them happy.

My comet and fantail both dig this stuff. They go mental for it. I was worried about it clouding the tank, but that hasn't happened.

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Nothing wrong with yellow fish unless you want them to stay their non-yellow colors. I have 5 tanks and I used this food in 2 of them for the last 5 months or so. My beautiful brown, white, jet black and calico goldfish slowly turned SOLID YELLOW while eating this stuff! My red goldfish and any red or yellow on my koi turned orange. I stopped feeding this food 2 weeks ago and a few of my fish (not all of them) are very slowly regaining their colors. (The new calico goldfish I put in there has stayed a calico on Wardley Essentials Goldfish Premium Flakes 1.95 Ounce This is the food I originally had all my goldfish on to prevent swim bladder and make it sink, I feed this by putting some in a net and keeping it underwater for about 20 seconds.)

Apparently this Nutrafin food has yellow color enhancers. So unless you want ALL your goldfish to turn yellow or orange, do not feed! I use the same water to fill all my tanks, same water chemistry etc., and the only fish that turned colors like this were the ones on this food. So this is definitely the problem! I'm giving this product 2 stars because now I have 2 tanks FULL of yellow or orange fish: How exciting is that?

This food also keeps a bit of a cloud in the water, and I've experienced some stubborn black spot algae in the tanks I use this in. Not sure if this is the problem behind the black spot algae but it hasn't grown in my other tanks.

Overall, I just can't recommend this stuff.

* Despite what the picture shows, this is a "small" size sinking pellet. *

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Monday, December 9, 2013

Pondmaster PMK190 190gph Pump and Filter with Bonus Fountain Head

Pondmaster PMK190 190gph Pump and Filter with Bonus Fountain HeadI bought this for our small outdoor fish pond. I don't know the exact size or volume, but it's about 3' x 4'. Our previous pump/filter had given out partly because it was too powerful for a tiny pond. This seems to be just right. It makes a nice little fountain & filters the water really well. (We used the fountain nozzle from our other pump/filter because we wanted a more traditional tiered fountain, but this kit includes the basic bubble and waterbell type water pattern.) We had clear water again after just one day. It has been a little over a month since we installed, and no problems. It's easy to clean, and at this price is such a great value.

UPDATE: It has now been a year and this pump is still working great. We kept it running all winter without the fountain part attached and it provided enough movement that our little pond didn't freeze solid and it kept our comets happy and healthy during this unbelievable winter! Now that it's warm out, it continues to keep the water crystal clear, doesn't clog over-easily and is easy to clean. I have not had the problem that others spoke of with the tab of the cover breaking off, but I also don't just try and rip it off. Very satisfied with this product! SECOND UPDATE: It has now been almost 2 years (and a very rough winter in the northeast!) and this pump is still working beautifully! My fish survived the winter as this kept the water moving even in the deep freezes we had. Great product!

Pondmaster PMK190 190gph Pump and Filter with Bonus Fountain Head is exactly what I needed to clear that funky split-pea soup (algae-ridden) water in my Shubunkin, Comet and Koi ponds! Simple to use..., Has a very sturdy handle (convenient for lifting the unit out of the pond for cleaning). Takes about 2 minutes to hose off the 3 (very thick) filters and put the unit back in pond. The 190 gallons per hour "pump-suck" is quite powerful and quiet. My ponds were crystal clear in two days. I don't use the optional fountain head because I have spitters and waterfalls, already -not using it creates a very nice rippling agitation effect on the surface of the pond. Your neighbors will be in total awe. :) My fish are quite happy now that they can actually see me coming to feed them -and see their food pellets floating on the top of the water. Perfect! --Katharena Eiermann, 2007, the Realm of Existentialism -Presidential Hopeful

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The pump works quite well and does create a nice spherical pattern. The head is adjustable so you can make different patterns. For example, it can also shoot jets out perpendicular to the head. There are no instructions for how to change the pattern and it's definitely not obvious, but you just have to rotate the very top of the head. The filter is very large and easy to access for cleaning.

I've tried to use solar-powered pumps and filters in my pond, but they're not powerful enough and tend to get clogged easily and break quickly. This is a much more powerful and sturdy pump with a far larger filter, so it should do the job much better. Definitely a good pump for the price.

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We are using this for a pond that contains several Comet Goldfish, one Red-Eared Slider Turle, & one Softshell Turtle. We've had it a month now and love it. It's easy to clean and works great so far.

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This is the best price I found for this product, which is still sold in stores. Functions as it should. Arrived as promised in new condition.

Thursday, December 5, 2013

Hydor Hydroset Electronic External Thermostat with Temp Dial for All Heater Types

Hydor Hydroset Electronic External Thermostat with Temp Dial for All Heater TypesI love love love this product with the heater cable from Hydor. This is my new favorite company. I have not yet found a product that I am not thrilled with. Ok to this heater regulator for the cables. I love the cable heating concept and have it in use with this temp regulator for 2 years now. I have not touched the dial since I first set it up. It is still dead on accurate and working well the cables under the sand in my planted 15 gallon freshwater tank. I would not and did not hesitate to buy this product again so it is also now in an 8 gallon saltwater tank. No fluctuations and working fine. Yes, I do have a thermometer to refer to so I know it is working well. As with any thermometer controlled device, you need to acclimate it to your room temperature before putting it into use, then set it to desired temperature. After checking what temp it is producing adjust if needed then leave it alone. I have not needed to touch it or adjust it in two years.

I have this thermostat with the hydor cable in my little ten gallon. The dial is really not very accurate, I nudge it one way or the other every now and then, trying to get it to balance out. While I know it's working from the thermometer in my tank, the thermostat itself does not communicate the temperature, and I often find myself turning up the temperature just to see it kick on so I know it's working. The only thing I like about this is that you don't see it, and my plants really appriciate the cable under their roots. I am going to be looking for something that gives me a feeling of more control for my next tank, though. It not bad, if you're willing to trust something you can't really see!

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Easy to operate. Works great. Use this to control the substrate heater in my 55 gallon planted aquarium. Keeps temp.

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Sunday, November 24, 2013

Marina Aquascaper Hygrophila Plant Decoration

Hagen Marina Aquascaper Hygrophila Plant, 15-InchPrice was good for this little plant. I wish the plastic were a bit softer or less pointed, but doubt my fish will be injured by it.

Looks Like real and absolutely compliments the aquarium colors. I love how such a small addition can make such a huge difference! Recommended

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Thursday, October 17, 2013

Penn-plax Bubbler Bottom Filter

Penn-plax Bubbler Bottom FilterBasically, i started this out for guppies. they didn't survive and now i have quite a few more. Swordtails being my favorite here. the filter is simple, but is a hassle for the activated filter carbon. the small particles get throught the bottom and then, the air is pushed through, potientially pushing out the small particles into the tank. i thought it was dangerous for the fish so i got a sifter for the smaller particles. it takes me an hour and a half all together to get this done. the airtube is pretty tight on, but it gets slimy. the trapping isn't amazing, but decent so make sure you have a cleaning fish for the leftovers.

I have been keeping fish for 30+ years and have air driven filters from Penplax and Lee. Power filters and canisters have their place and I use them. But there is still room for the old school air driven filter.

Air driven filters are often under estimated. I gave them 4 stars because they work well. I did not give them 5 stars because they take a bit of time to clean. These $3 filters will filter as well as a power filter if you have similar media in both. You always have to correctly size the filter to the tank.

How well they work and what they do depends on what you pack them with. I would always use filter floss as the top media. Anything that gets loose, like bits of charcoal, would be trapped by the floss.

It is a good idea to use 2 filters and alternate cleaning/changing them. This ensures that the bio filtration is maintained.

Agreed that charcoal is not needed for everyday use.

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Sunday, September 8, 2013

Acurel LLC Premium Activated Filter Carbon, 40-Ounce

Acurel LLC Premium Activated Filter Carbon, 40-OunceI gave this a four because when I opened the package it had a piece of lightly charred grass inside it, it leads me to question what kind of wood or operation is supplying this product. I'm a little nervous to use it considering my finding as well as the lack of sealing this jar. I like the handle on it, I just need a little more securtiy myself when adding something like this to an aquarium that is very expensive and fragile (Nature Aquarium).

Works great! The large size is economical and will last a long time. Great supplement to my regular standard cartridges.

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I was looking for the lighter weight activated charcoal that needs a large container to contain 40oz, like in the picture. What I received is heavier charcoal in a smaller container. Seems like decent charcoal, it's just not what I was looking for. I should have just gone with Marineland.

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Monday, July 15, 2013

Fluval C2 Bio-Screen - 3-Pack

Fluval C2 Bio-Screen - 3-PackThis filter has made my fish tank so much cleaner and works great. I would refer this filter to anyone looking to upgrade filters. Thanks

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Wednesday, July 10, 2013

Hydor HYDROSET Electronic Thermostat with Display

Hydor HYDROSET Electronic Thermostat with DisplayI have a Hydor ETH-300 hooked up to this Hydroset in my 90g male Peacock Cichlid tank. The ETH-300 is plumed inline to a Fluval FX5 using some 1" x 5/8" barbs that I found online. Ive been using it for almost a year this January and it works great, keeps a steady temperature. Like the other reviewer it does click but it doesnt bother me and in my case it doesnt click back on immediately. I guess it depends on the size of your tank and the temp of your house. I keep my house at a steady 72° and my tank between 79°-80°. Plus I like that it clicks, at least I know its working. :)

No complaints here....

The digital controller is decent enough, but when the set temperature is reached, the damn thing clicks. It is likely because, once the temperature is reached it turns off, seconds later the water is cooler and it turns on again. They really should put a timer on this thing so that it does not attempt to turn on right away after the temperature is reached.

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Have a pen light ready to read the temps. Would be great with a cheap led backlight. Poor for the price.

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Tuesday, July 9, 2013

All Glass Aquarium AAG21216 Fluorescent Deluxe Hood, 16-Inch

All Glass Aquarium AAG21216 Fluorescent Deluxe Hood, 16-InchI left a review on the 6th which was negative. Ann from Alpet talked with me and I found out that a tape strip was

not removed when I took the tape off and turned the light around all was ok. Boy do I feal stupid; thank you Ann

for the help.

I was looking for a new hood that had an enclosed bulb after reading a horror story of someone finding their betta burned and dried out in the little shield covering the bulb of the hood I currently had and so instantly rushed to the internet to find one like this. It's perfect for what I wanted but the size of it seemed a little off: it's too big to sit on the lip of my tank but too small to just sit on top of it but I can deal with that as long as it doesn't fall into my tank and hurt my little Ignatius. My only complaint is the little plastic backing that just slides on or should slide on and stay slightly on, right? Mine doesn't, it's fallen into my tank 5 times since I got it in yesterday but I fixed that easily by taping it onto the little lip of the hood. Overall, as long as it keeps my little guy in his tank and doesn't fry him I'm all for this hood and recommend it despite the small little flaws since they are easily dealt with. Oh! I also like that the light switch instead of being a push button or a twist knob is flip switch if anyone needed to know that considering that was the kind of switch I was hoping for so maybe someone else is too.

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I have a small apartment, and wanted a small aquarium to go along with it. Funny how easy it is to find a 5 gallon tank, and how difficult it is to find an appealing hood with an enclosed bulb for one. This product is cheap and looks attractive.

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Monday, July 8, 2013

Brown Slate Stack Rock Decoration Aquascape Kit 5 PCS Aquarium Aquascape DIY Kit, Aquarium Safe, Al

Brown Slate Stack Rock Decoration Aquascape Kit 5 PCS Aquarium Aquascape DIY Kit, Aquarium Safe, All Natural Stone, Organic Terrarium, Iwagumi Aquarium, cichlid cave, pleco cave.I ordered these rocks for my lizard. I needed something to put in his tank that would help him file his nails naturally. Slate is rough enough to wear down his nails, without tearing his skin. As an added bonus, he loves to lounge on them and bask on their warmth. (He's a desert lizard.)

These are just slate rocks... NOT a put-together arch of slate, or anything like that. If you want an arch, you can stack the rocks yourself, but I think it's a good thing that the rocks don't have any glue or cement or anything.

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