Showing posts with label custom fish tank. Show all posts
Showing posts with label custom fish tank. Show all posts

Thursday, August 28, 2014

Vibran-Sea Flowering Marsh Wood Silk-Style Aquarium Plant, Large 13-14 tall, Burnt Orange

Vibran-Sea Flowering Marsh Wood Silk-Style Aquarium Plant, Large 13-14 tall, Burnt OrangeThis item is as pretty as it looks in the picture, it seems larger than I imagined which is fine for it is going in a 25+ gallon tank, there are lots of places for the fish to hide and it will allow for room for them to swim among the leaves. I wouldn't recommend this product for tanks smaller that 25 gal. it will be too big.



I put this plant in between some real Amazon Sword Plants, of which my Oscar Cichlid instantly destroyed.

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Beautiful color that glows under the lights adding eye catching color. Love this purchase. Bought another of this brand in yellow-green for a contrasting color. Look great!

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Very full and colorfull. The fish are always swimming in this thing. It looks very nice in the water and the weight on the bottom is perfect.

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I give this 5 stars even though I would have to agree with another reviewer that this does seem brighter than what was shown in the picture. But then again every one may not be the same much like skeins of yarn and different lot numbers.

Thursday, August 14, 2014

Red Sea Fish Pharm ARE22233 Aiptasia-X Eliminator Refill for Aquarium, 14-Ounce

Red Sea Fish Pharm ARE22233 Aiptasia-X Eliminator Refill for Aquarium, 14-OunceGreat Product AWESOME PRICE for 14oz. The 2oz are around $16-$20 each. I will deffinately purchase this in the future. I know pickeling lime is much cheaper, but this product is wonderful. It actually seals the mouth closed stopping the aiptasia from spreading. The Aiptasia also does not seem to retract when treating which is a deffinate plus compared to pickeling lime.

I like it because it will not affect the coral and fishes in the tank. The removal of the aiptasia is temporary in nature. However, with persistent dosage, i can see the reduction of the aiptasia.

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where does this crap come from? every time i turn around there is another aiptasia trying to ruin my tank. this stuff kills it dead.

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Great value for killing aiptasias! This is great because you can refill the 2 ounce bottle that is a kit with the curved needle adapter and monoject and then buy the big bottle when when the last two ounces gets filled up. Some people are critical of the product saying the aiptasia blows up and spreads but that is not my experience. If I really saturate the aiptasia and get all the tennicles they are dead, it leaves a white spot on the live rock but I'm sure the coraline will grow back.

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I've tried several different products for treating aiptasia, and like this one the most. Some others come with inferior applicators, making directed application sloppy. Some are not white until they mix with water, making it difficult to target and control dosage. This stuff works.

Aiptasia-X is harmless to others in the tank. I've gotten it on clams, worms, etc., and no noticeable effects -copepods will flee on contact, but seem unharmed.

Unfortunately, this chemical is not enough: you'll never find all the baby aiptasia today, so you'll need to do a little more application each day, and you'll be buying this for the life of your tank.

I find the best combination is to use biological control in the tank, and use Aiptasia-X just to get the obvious aiptasia that your friends miss. The most effective biological control I've found is filefish. Fascinating, attractive, reef-safe, non-aggressive, and largely effective in reducing the aiptasia population, and happy to eat any small food you add to the tank.

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Saturday, August 2, 2014

Fluval Chi Bamboo Background

Fluval Chi Bamboo BackgroundBought this background for my fluval chi and it is a perfect fit. It even has a small cut out in the back for the filter. Looks natural.

I love it but it was a little to long for my tank so I just cut it and it fits perfect. thanks for the fast service.

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The background should provide for a beautiful tank. However, the product was folded in the box for shipping. Sharp creases resulted in a less than desirable result once applied to the back of the tank. I would strongly suggest purchasing the product in a retail store to avoid the background being destroyed when packaging for shipping! A disappointing purchase.

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at first this background looks fine. but only after i clean my cube the quality shows....i submit picture of what i mean.

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It is a nice background for Fluval Chi. However, the Fluval Chi itself is not so great for fish. Filter system is not adequate although if you don't mind changing out water often it works.

Friday, June 13, 2014

Blue Ribbon Pet Products ABL210 Plant Sinkers Carded for Aquarium

Blue Ribbon Pet Products ABL210 Plant Sinkers Carded for AquariumThese weight strips are very flexible and perfect for rooting new plants or weighing down food for bottom feeders (i.e. cucumber slices, leafy greens, kelp...). They're also fairly durable, so I've been able to reuse them several times without breaking.

Tuesday, May 6, 2014

Tetra 77181 TetraFin Goldfish Crisps, 7.76-Ounce , 1-Liter

Tetra 77181 TetraFin Goldfish Crisps, 7.76-Ounce , 1-LiterGoldfish Crisps are a lot like the flake food most people are familiar with, but compressed into a harder thicker flake. This type of flake is hard for a smaller fish to eat, so if you have small goldfish in the 1" 2" range, you probably don't want to buy this product. I'm sure that it will soak, expand, soften and become edible to a smaller fish, but I don't recommend it.

However, if you've had goldfish for a while and they're closer to the 6" range, flake food becomes increasingly wasteful. These compressed flakes are cheaper, less messy, and easier to "measure" proper nutrition -one crisp being adequate food for 1" of fish. While I don't count out flakes for 10 6" 8" fish, I developed a good feel for the correct amount of food... which I never really did with normal flake food.

I have a small 3" goldfish and also a large 8" goldfish in one large tank. I am always struggling to find a food they both can enjoy eating. These crisps seemed perfect so I tried them out only to have to clean my freshly cleaned tank in approximately two days of using them because of the STRONG RED Dye they use to make these flakes a desirable looking color. If tetra would leave the dye out of these crisps they would be fantastic! Until then it back to a small mix of flake food and Koi pellets.

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I purchased this because the price was good. I also heard that the "crisps" leave less fish poop. However, I notice that it makes the tank water reddish. I much prefer the water to be clear.

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I normally feed my three goldfish pellets or flakes, the most commonly available food in my town without a pet food store. I purchased the Tetra crisps on a whim, but I've found that this product works great and my fish love it, too. Not that they're picky or anything. The product prides itself on leading to a cleaner tank and less mess. It's right on one point there really is less mess in pouring these in and feeding them, and unlike the flakes, I don't find them in my filter later or coating the sides of the tank. The tank, though, is still as dirty as ever, but I can't really complain about this product. The fish love it, the bottle makes feeding easy, and I don't have to pick out leftovers. I'd definitely recommend this product to goldfish owners, but don't expect it to really do much in the cleaner water department.

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My tank was always a bit dingy when I used flake food. I accidentally bought these "crisps" and my fish loves them, and my tank is sparkling clean!!! I don't obey the "one flake per inch" rule. My fish is 3 inches and he/she eats about 8-10 flakes twice a day. Also, I have a 3 year old who can pinch the perfect amount of these crisps. With flakes, he always pinched too many.

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Hagen A18330 Elite Repair Kit for Elite Maxima Deluxe Pumps and Optima Pump

Hagen A18330 Elite Repair Kit for Elite Maxima Deluxe Pumps and Optima PumpOne outlet of my Maxima A-805 dual outlet pump quit working a couple of years ago, but I kept it as a spare, hoping someday to be able to repair it. I'm glad I found this repair kit on Amazon. Pet shops in my area don't sell parts for pumps anymore. This kit has everything you need to fix the Optima/Maxima pumps listed. Some of the parts included in the kit are really small (1/16"), so if you get this kit, open it carefully. It took me about 45 minutes to fix my pump and it now works like new.

This kit restored my old air pump.

It was some work to install not difficult but a little time consuming.

Restored my air pump to at least double the air output.

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The kit included everything I needed. Quickly replaced the failed diaphrams. Air pump working just like new. Fish are very happy. Suggest taking one side off and replacing the parts, then the other side, so you have something for reference (for orientation) when putting it back together.

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The repair kit saved my pump and it now works as good as new. Installing it would have been easier if there was more detailed instruction.

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Wednesday, April 23, 2014

Coral Vue Technology AC20287 Octopus Needle Wheel Skimmer for Aquarium Filter, 6-Inch, 150-Gallon

Coral Vue Technology AC20287 Octopus Needle Wheel Skimmer for Aquarium Filter, 6-Inch, 150-GallonI replaced a cheap brand "beginner" protein skimmer with this model for my 75 gallon + 30 sump system. The break-in period was shorter than advertised, was already pulling out material in a few days.

Basically for the price point this is the best skimmer you can get until you start throwing down serious dollars on a out-of-sump model. I reviewed a large number of skimmers online and finally picked this one based on those conditions. Spend less than $100 and your skimmer is basically trash.. you won't get a good skimmer until about $300 and >. Since I already had a cheap skimmer I knew the problems.

I've always believed in over-filtering my tank, so I bought the NWB-150 for my 90 Gallon Reef Tank. The benefits of running this larger skimmer exceed the extra money it costs to go to the next size up. Initially, the protein skimmer will not produce much skimmate because of the factory residue that is on the skimmer, but once it kicks in, you will be blown away once you see how much foam this produces and how much stinky green "goop" you'll be pulling out of your water column. The needle wheel impeller is second to none for what you will pay for this skimmer. If you are worried about the collection cup overflowing while you are away, simply remove the rubber plug to the collection cup and run the silicone hose (that comes with the skimmer) into a washed out milk jug!

I've found that if I detach my collection cup weekly and and scrub out the green film that develops on the insides walls, it runs much better. If you run it dirty or if you run your water level too low in the skimmer, you will not allow the foam to climb high enough so that it falls into the collection cup, which results in a slimy build-up in the wrong area of the skimmer.

As far as the construction of the skimmer goes, I am very happy. They use a very high-density plastic so you don't have to worry about accidentaly bumping it and causing a crack.

In terms of noise, I give this one an A+. This particular unit comes with a baffle that controls the airflow to the impeller and ALSO blocks off any noise that you might be used to hearing from your old skimmer. It is virtually undetectable when running, so that is a huge plus. The gate valve on the skimmer also makes it very easy to control the water level within the skimmer, and if you don't like to hear splashing from the return section of the skimmer, simply turn the return pipe until the water is falling against something that muffles the sound! The motor of the unit is also very efficient and silent, so you don't have to worry about hearing any "hums" from it.

All-in-all, this is a great skimmer that will keep your aquarium healthy and free of excessive protein build-up. It is a must have for any saltwater aquarium, so go with the next size up if you plan on upgrading to a larger tank in the future or plan on having a lot of fish in your tank.

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Have had this skimmer for several months now and it works great. Took a bit to adjust and learned to make sure I set the water level by measuring what the water is at inside the skimmer and not by the sump. Found that the skimmers water level inside when running is usually a couple inches higher than the sump. Point being, when you set the height of your sump according to the water level on the sticker on the skimmer make sure it is the height of the water inside the skimmer while it is running. Love it

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Great looking and perfect design!!! This skimmer is by far the best I've bought and I strongly recommend it to anyone that has had problems with other skimmers in the past.

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This product is great and arrived a week early! This skimmer was easy to set up and started pulling out gunk within 24 hours.

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Wednesday, February 5, 2014

Aquatop Aquarium Air Driven Internal Corner Filter

Aquatop Aquarium Air Driven Internal Corner FilterI purchased this from TruAqua because the shipping time on Amazon was weeks. Anyway, I think this is a good low-tech filter but better for 10 gal and up. I have a 7 gal and the size of the filter and its bubble are a little big for my tank. I like that it come with good media (I replaced the black foam with white because I don't want any carbon filtration) and it's easy to do. The top comes off easily but not sure if I can open the partition that has the gravel and ceramic. I haven't really tried yet for concern about breaking the plastic. It seems sturdy, and I like that the outflow is adjustable. Just wish there was a way to make finer bubbles.

There are so many power filters out there that people forget about good old air driven filters. This one works very well and does not suck up young fry.

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This product works out great in my quarantine tank. Requires a seperate air-pump (fairly inexpensive) and does a good job with filtration.

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Sunday, December 29, 2013

Petco Barnacle Coral Aquarium Ornament

Petco Barnacle Coral Aquarium OrnamentIt looks great in my aquarium with the rest of my coral decor. Very natural looking. If you are going for a natural look I would recommend getting this. It shipped fairly quickly as well.

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Saturday, November 23, 2013

Acurel E250 Millimeter Pond Clarifier, Treats 2,650 Gallons

Acurel E250 Millimeter Pond Clarifier, Treats 2,650 GallonsThis stuff works! It took about two weeks and three treatments, I was beginning to lose hope, but one day I went out to the pond and I could see the bottom! We have a 100 gallon pond with waterfall, and the raccoons have been fouling it. It is perfectly clear now, and we have no filter in the pond, just the waterfall. It didn't harm the tadpoles or mosquitos (darn). No more green sludge.

It just took time to do it's work. I would recomend this to anyone that has a grungy pond.

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Tuesday, October 8, 2013

Spectrastone Special Light Blue Aquarium Gravel for Freshwater Aquariums, 5-Pound Bag

Spectrastone Special Light Blue Aquarium Gravel for Freshwater Aquariums, 5-Pound BagI have contrasted this excellent media with Black Sand base, which was an excellent choice to highlight this brillant and colorful rendition of gravel highlights gto create a marine environment so pleasing to the overall effect of displaying fish, fauna, and flora with outcroppings and surface gravel. Excellent choice by itself or with other base materials. Thanks!

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Wednesday, September 4, 2013

Flourite, 7 kg / 15.4 lbs

Flourite, 7 kg / 15.4 lbsSeachem's fluorite is an iron rich, clay, stand-alone substrate. You plant your plants in it immediately, and let 'em grow! It's excellent for both hydroponics and aquariums. You don't need to add any laterite or gravel or anything at all. It works best if it's not mixed with anything else such as soil, peat, or sand (You can of course place a thin layer of decorative gravel of your color choice on top if you wish). It never needs replacing. It's expensive, but you get what you pay for. My plants are lush and

There is one VERY IMPORTANT bit of advice I must impart to everyone reading this: There is one big drawback to this product, and that is you MUST WASH IT. Do NOT skip this step! This stuff has a ton of dirt and sediment caked on it that will clog up and ruin your filters and dirty your water beyond visibility if you don't. This is a real big pain in the rear because you have to use a LOT of water and many rinsings to flush it all out and get it so your water doesn't look like red tea. Be patient! It's very much worth it for the incredible aquascape you will get.

Okay, I just got this stuff and can't yet speak on it's plant growing merits, but I can tell you this stuff is D-I-R-T-Y.

Best cleaned the same way you do sand.

1: Set bag upright on the ground.

2: Cut off the 2 top corners, just big enough for a hose on one side and drainage on the other.

3: Put your hose in one side, I highly recommend doing this outside... in the grass.

4: Try to bunch some of the bag around your hose and a use a cable tie or something to hold that end shut.

5: Run your water. Make sure your hose reaches the bottom of the bag and that the bag will stay upright.

6: Go fix yourself a sandwich, check in 15min, run water until it comes out the top of the other side clear, this may take some time.

And done.

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Looks like a nice dark brown in the picture. Even a softer brown would have been ok, but in person looks really light and multi color. Doesn't look natural. Works great, but being that I wanted to recreate a really natural looking river bed, I'm not impressed. Does the job though.

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The gravel is beautiful, but you really have to wash it about 10 times to get the silt off it.

But, you ABSOLUTELY MUST NOT USE THIS SUBSTRATE WITH AXOLOTLS (MEXICAN WALKING FISH). The little stones are ~5mm wide far too big for axolotls. I had to buy sand to put on top of the Seachem Flourite so my axolotls don't eat the little stones.

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I have this in my aquarium, my first try at a fully planted aquarium, and my plants are doing wonderfully! I do add liquid fertilizer from time to time and have a good deal of lighting but I don't have any nutrient problems. my valsinaria, crypts, rotalla, Echinodorus, water sprite, java moss and hygrophilla (sp. may be a little off on these) are all growing beautifully in this tank. Especially the valsinaria. And i also have a lot of cherry shrimp breeding in the tank, although because of the color they blend in with the soil and they are little hard to see. Overall I am very happy with this soil and would recommend.

I did not rinse mine at first and the tank was VERY cloudy for 24hrs, and was cloudy a little thereafter for a few days, even my filter was coated and I had to replace it, i didn't add any fish for the first week, because I didn't think that kind of cloudiness would be good for their gills. However since then it hasn't been a problem, even when I move a plant around it does get a little stirred up but it isn't a problem, it seems to settle in nicely. The soil is a little rough so I am not sure if it is the best for all fish, but for my schooling fish it is fine.

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