Showing posts with label easy care aquarium fish. Show all posts
Showing posts with label easy care aquarium fish. Show all posts

Monday, October 6, 2014

Petco Strawberry Red Aquarium Gravel, 20 lbs.

Petco Strawberry Red Aquarium Gravel, 20 lbs.This aquarium gravel is a great value. The price per pound is very competitive and the color is vibrant. My only complaint is that there have been a few stones where the color has chipped off (the tank has been established for less than 2 months).

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Sunday, September 28, 2014

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

Aqueon 06232 Siphon Vacuum Aquarium Gravel Cleaner with Bulb, 10-InchThis 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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Tuesday, September 16, 2014

Teddy Tank Toy Accessories with Pink Acrylic Diamond Shaped Stones, 8.8-Ounce

Teddy Tank Toy Accessories with Pink Acrylic Diamond Shaped Stones, 8.8-OunceThe "stones" are too light to use a tank vacuum to clean because they get sucked up. I wanted to mix them with ordinary gravel in a tank but it did not work out so well. Maybe a better fit in something like a small beta vase where you would empty the whole thing out every time to clean.

Sunday, August 31, 2014

Petco Purple Cluster Silk Aquarium Plant

Petco Purple Cluster Silk Aquarium PlantSo I purchased this for my 5G tank that houses one betta (male). I also placed a few smaller ones in the tank, as well as a betta hammock. It may seem like a lot for a 5G, but its really not. I will post a pic in a few so you can see.

The plant(s) all look lovely, however, my betta, whom I have now decided to name "Brad Pitt" loves to hang out behind, and in the leaves. He'll rest in there all the time, and as of today (just got him), he just hangs in there. These are supposed to replicate a real enviro so I can understand, but jeez, come on, I wanna see you some times (just like the real Brad Pit, always dodging the media). He does pop out from time to time, but then back he goes. They are sik so I have no worries about him damaging his fins. I guess when he gets used to me, or his tank he'll swim around more. But if not, thats cool with me (they are a solitary breed). Overall, if you can, go to the store and buy a bunch, set them up, and your tank will look really nice.

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Friday, August 8, 2014

Tug-O-Rope Double Knotted Natural Bone Dog Toy 16"

Tug-O-Rope Double Knotted Natural Bone Dog Toy 16'My three big lugs need tough toys. This rope has lasted through many games of tug-of-war. Good price, and my dogs love getting toys in the mail, although now they think every package is for them.

My dog just loves this toy & its built to take a beating. Good quality & stands up to a tug of war.

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This rope is still going 3 months later! I have a 50 pound dog and usually ropes last about a month. It is a lot cheaper on amazon than you can get at a pet store too.

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gift for animal shelter dog and cats that don't have a forever home yet wanted to bring some joy to their lives since I can't adopt them all.

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This is helping our teething pup. I worry about strings being pulled out, but it seams like when he does rip them off, they come off in small chunks and not long strands.

Saturday, June 14, 2014

Aquatic Life Light T5 HO 4-Lamp 4-Lunar Aquarium Light, 36-Inch

Aquatic Life Light T5 HO 4-Lamp 4-Lunar Aquarium Light, 36-InchI've had my AL for 2 years now. It is flawless. It offers a wonderful timer with battery backup(to keep track of time for 30min, not for backup lighting), great reflectors, and easily replacable moonlight LEDs

The good parts: Well ventilated for ballasts/bulbs. Reflectors are really good, although not seperate. I am able to GROW acropora's and montiporas underneath it (I do use ATI bulbs though). The moonlights cover the entire tank, not just one portion and are easy to replace.

The innards are also VERY easy to replace should something go wrong. My first fan broke, I found a comparable power computer fan and plugged it right in, no wiring skills needed.

AquaticLife customer support is UNSURPASSED. I had one issue with LEDs once, they mailed me a full set, no questions asked.

They are seriously fast to respond, and the best company I've ever dealt with.

The bad parts: While the fixture is well ventilated, I dont think its enough for the LEDs. Mine started blinking within a couple months and then burnt out. I replaced them under warranty and it happened again fairly quickly. I can live without moonlights, but its sad as I like the look.

The breakdown: This fixture is an AMAZING compromise between price and power. It has the ability to support most coral, and easy to fix in a pinch. I would HIGHLY recommend this fixture if you dont mind loss of moonlights.

This a well made light for a decent price. The built in timer and single cord make it pretty slick. The timer runs in 24hr time. It looks nice. It's bright, runs nice and cool. I would buy another.

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My tank looks great, and the built in timers are fantastic. Also love that it only has one cord. Only negative was that the guard under the lights had a 10inch crack in it when I opened the box.

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This light is great! It has a built in time so you don't have to worry about turning on the light yourself every morning or buying timers. You can use the default times are set your own. It has white light to simulate daytime, blue actinic lights for your corals, and blue led's that come on at night to simulate the moon. The blue led's provide a lot of shimmer. The 10,000K white light is plenty bright for my 65 gallon FOWLR tank. I plan to get coral in the future after my water has stabilized a little more. For the price, this light is awesome.

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amazing light! I love it out it on my 60 gallon. Beautiful. I found that the 3 LEDS lights for night time was too bright so I unplugged 2 lights, perfect. The timer is great looks very easy, to fix or replace lights when need be!I have these lights for over a month now and I would recommend and would buy again!

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Tuesday, June 3, 2014

Zoo Med Ultra Sun Trichromatic Super Daylight Bulb T5 High Output 54 Watts, 46-Inch

Zoo Med Ultra Sun Trichromatic Super Daylight Bulb T5 High Output 54 Watts, 46-InchMy product came quick and got to me all in one piece!!!! Light works great. I was kinda nervous about all the other customer reviews saying its not worth buying, doesnt work, and etc...overall this light is nice and works great.i would recommend this to anybody with a saltwater tank.

I have used these bulbs on 4 different tank setups for plants and have saw how they grow plants first hand. These are the only ones I have ever used, so I have nothing to compare them to besides theirselves but out of 3 years and 12 bulbs changing yearly, I had only one incident that one needed to be replaced early because it burnt out after only a month.

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Tuesday, May 27, 2014

Flourite Black Sand, 7 kg / 15.4 lbs

Flourite Black Sand, 7 kg / 15.4 lbsThis product is excellent, and good for plants that root in the substrate. The packaging was satisfactory, and once finished cleaning it, it looks amazing.

Beware, though the product directions are very misleading. My tank was a cloudy mess after adding this, and a quick google search of this product showed me my folly. This is by the far the dustiest of sand substrates out there for aquariums.

I took the advice of said website, I put my entire bag in a pillowcase, ran the hose through it for about 30 minutes until the water was clear, and now it looks great.

If you live in a small apartment or don't have access to a workspace, beware this can get messy, id select a different substrate.

BEWARE -The directions to not directly tell you wash it! It says something along the lines of... you "may" wash it, but don't need to, and that you may experience cloudiness that will go away in 2 -12 hours.

Well, I rinsed it in a bucket before putting it in my tank figured a little rinse should be enough IT WASN'T!!

If you buy this, RINSE IT OUT VERY VERY WELL or your water will be CLOUDY FOR DAYS, IF NOT WEEKS!

I will probably never use this stuff again... I have also used Eco-Complete and highly prefer it over Seachem's product.

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As with any flourite product, these are dusty. You can do anything from washing them in a bucket (really just filling and refilling the bucket until no cloud appears) or putting the sand into an old pillow case and spraying it with a house until none of it 'leaks'. The manufacturer claims that you don't need to wash their products, but I've only found this to be the case when burying the product under another substrate.

This stuff is great in the aquarium. It feels like black sand, but has all the benefits of a flourite substrate. My plants are vibrant and healthy. I also dose root-tab fertilization into the flourite. I haven't had any algae outbreaks (which happens if the substrate doesn't retain the fertilizers).

The sand looks really great and is far better than 'regular' sand for plants. I plan to use it all my new tanks.

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I've only had this in my tank for a few days so I can't vouch for its effect on my plants. But it looks really nice. :)

After reading about how to keep the cloudiness to a minimum I decided not to rinse the substrate. Instead, I put it straight into the aquarium, planted, then filled the tank VERY slowly, through an airline tube until about halfway up, making sure the water flowed ONLY onto a small plate. After about halfway I poured the water slowly from a cup onto the plate. By the time the tank was filled there was virtually NO cloudiness and a few days later the tank is crystal clear.

It was kind of anti-climactic, actually, after hearing so much about how cloudy this would be. I was prepared for the tank to look like utter crap for over a week but that just wasn't my experience at all.

Now, this was only a 6.6 gallon Petco bookshelf aquarium and I only used less than 1/3 of the bag. Maybe this is a bigger problem with bigger tanks with larger filters that create more turbulance? Maybe it's difficult to keep up the painstakingly slow pace of filling needed to prevent the cloudiness in big tanks? If anybody knows I'd be thrilled to hear about it. Please comment if you do. :)

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This stuff is fantastic!

I ordered this sand recently to redo the substrate in my 40g breeder. After rinsing each bag for about 5 minutes through a pillow case as was recommended by other reviewers, I dumped 3 bags into a 5 gallon bucket and let it sit for about an hour. I then used a homemade funnel for sand application in a full tank(2 foot long piece of 2" diameter PVC piping with a 2"-4" coupler on top to give it a nice sized opening). By using this funnel after properly rinsing the sand, it allows you to add the sand with very minimal clouding. (Sidenote: TURN OFF YOUR FILTER WHEN YOU ADD THE SAND AND LEAVE IT OFF FOR AT LEAST AN HOUR AFTER ADDING THE SAND!!!!!)

My tank was clear again within 8-10 hours (went to bed and was crystal clear water when I woke up) and all of my fish were still looking very happy. Plants are doing much better in this substrate and my eels no longer knock them out of the ground when they go burrowing and it is bringing out colors in my fish I never knew they had. This is expensive sand but worth every penny!

P.S. After calling SeaChem, they assured me that this Flourite Black Sand is both burrower safe and soft belly safe which was a big concern for me and I know it will be for many others out there. So far this seems to be holding true and my eels and kuhli loaches are loving digging around in it.

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Tuesday, May 6, 2014

Marineland 12 pk Penguin Rite-Size B Filter Cartridge

Marineland 12 pk Penguin Rite-Size B Filter Cartridgewish fishes would poop less....use less filters, but good product. For our 20 gallons tank one filter lasts up to one week.

Very happy all good good price getting ready to order another batch. Recommended purchase. Happy with Marineland products.

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We bring in our small Koi and we have 2 aquirims running in the house the fit perfectly. thxs cecil

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It is as good as it gets, I will recommend any one who use the same system to buy this filter for their tank. Just make sure you change it once in two weeks. If you used two at the same time just change one at a time.

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I have been buying these filers in bulk from Amazon

rather that our local pet suppliers. Great value. Fast delivery.

Recommended!

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Saturday, May 3, 2014

Aquatop IPF-305 Aquarium Internal Filter

Aquatop IPF-305 Aquarium Internal FilterI ordered these filters to assist during my weekly cleaning of a turtle tank. My canister filter does a great job of keeping the water clear but during water changes and filter maintainence, the water becomes really cloudy and dirty when all the dirt and grime that settles on the rocks and sand is stirred around.

These filters are incredible! Firstly, they come with various adapters that make them useful in many aquarium situations AND the flow rate is adjustable. Secondly, and most importantly, they work great. I replaced the filter media supplied by Aquatop with a slightly more dense sponge material (the sponge included with the filter is too porous in my opinion) and they work perfectly. I could not believe that my turtle tank was crystal clear within 30 minutes of a water change. Usually, it takes 2-3 hours with my having to stir the water repeatedly so sediment can be suspended in the water and flow through the canister filter.

Needless to say I ordered 2 more of these, just to keep around. Excellent filter with excellent flow.

Poor quality. I know why it is 20 dollars and has only one review. The power was weak. Didn't stand up to my 40 gallons, even though it says up to 100

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My husband was looking at an additional Filter for his 60 Gallon tank but was trying to avoid a canister just yet.

Currently he has 2 Marineland filters and Emperor 400 and a Penguin 350. So he could not get another Hang on Tank filter. It it working perfectly and exceeded his expectations the water is crystal clear. It has been in the tank for 2 weeks without any issues.

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Friday, April 25, 2014

Jardin Coral Shaped Aquarium Fish Tank Decoration Ornament, Pink

Jardin Coral Shaped Aquarium Fish Tank Decoration Ornament, PinkI got this coral for my beta fish tank. The tank is the 2 gallon size and the coral took up almost all the space in the tank. It looks great, but it definitely is for a bigger size tank.

I was looking for something in that color and it is exactly as pictured. Great addition for the aquarium. Very pleased with purchase.

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This is a great coral piece. I have it in my 35 gallon tank and it looks really good. Made of light weight plastic but once it's in the tank you can't even tell it's plastic.

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The product I received is NOT the one in the picture. The one pictured has organic looking bottom, and looks like a one piece design that's very 3 dimensional. But the one I received has a very industrial cheap end of plastic mold bottom. Worst, it's not one piece at all, it's just 2 totally separate flat pieces, that does not even clamp together or anything. I'm just too lazy to return it. DO NOT BUY THIS JUNK. Noway is this worth 6 bucks, maybe a dollar it's OK. 2 mold stamped flat pieces of plastic is not worth anything.

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its really pretty I really don't understand why everyone Is saying it gets dirty! I've had mine for a few months and it still looks new it looks perfect in my 10 gallon tank!! just like the Pic. this is a must have for any tank! I'm sure I will be buying more! and its not as big as some make it sound! its just not meant for a little tank! like a 2 gallon! anyways I give it a 5 for sure :)

Tuesday, March 11, 2014

JW Pet Company Canvas Butterfly with Door Knob Teaser Catnip Toy

JW Pet Company Canvas Butterfly with Door Knob Teaser Catnip ToyWhat more can you ask for from a pet toy? Your cat can play with it without you being around to "activate" or throw it. My cat jumps and plays with this thing all day, However I cut the white lacy strings off because she got her claw stuck into it. Thankfully I was at home and heard her cry. easy fix is just to cut the white strings off.

I know not all cats enjoy the same toys, but mine have never played with this even once. Not a big hit for my 3 cats. :(

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I put this on the back of a chair in the dining room (I really don't have any easily accessible door handles). My kitten plays with this butterfly for hours!! It has a nice springy metal arm that allows it to bob and bounce nicely and goes right back to it's original position. Very sturdy, considering how rough Griff plays with it!!

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Saturday, March 1, 2014

Hagen A1580 8-Watt Aqua-Glo Fluorescent Bulb, 12-Inch

Hagen A1580 8-Watt Aqua-Glo Fluorescent Bulb, 12-InchI ordered this to replace a worn out bulb for my son's six gallon Marineland Eclipse tank. It fit perfectly, and the light quality is noticeably better than the tube that came with the tank. At this price, I shouldn't have waited until the old one burnt out before making the switch.

I am glad I don't have to change entire fish tank but replaced light bulb. New light bulb working just fine. I am satisfied for amazon quick services as well.

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Friday, February 28, 2014

SmartBones SmartSticks Dog Chews, Peanut Butter, 10-Pack

SmartBones SmartSticks Dog Chews, Peanut Butter, 10-PackOur dog really seemed to love these. He's about 80 lbs so it didn't take him long to finish one.

My older dog had several teeth (12) removed and couldn't chew on her beloved rawhide Dingos. This product is easier to chaw and she loves them. When she's happy, so am I.

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My dog loves these sticks and the chicken variety as well. They take a little time for him to eat and he likes to take it outside with him.

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These are not very good quality. Gave my dog gas and she powered through them. Will not be ordering again. Picture is also very deceiving.

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They're a nice change from rawhides for my dog..he loves the taste and they're good for him!I have a 120 pound dog, so I give him 1-2 sticks a day as a treat

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Glofish Plastic Plants Large Galactic Purple, Moneywort

Glofish Plastic Plants Large Galactic Purple, MoneywortI have a GloFish tank and bought this because the color seemed vibrant. Well...once in the tank under the LED lights this purple is completely flat. Only the green plastic plants light up and the blue is OK, but the purple, red and orange are dull.

I purchased this plant for my 20 gallon aquarium that I have stocked with Glofish and lit with Blue LED Lighting. The plant is pretty but the color purple changes to medium blue (slightly dull) under the blue led lights. I understood from the description, "Glofish Plastic Plants/Purple" that I would have a purple colored plant that stood out a bit under blue lighting. Not so much.

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I bought a glofish plant, colorful, yes, glows with the light that you use for glofish, NO! Stick with the walmart/ marina brand they glow with the lights. ALSO, overpriced here on amazon, and I thought my local pet store was expensive!

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Extermely nice color. If you're looking for a different way to color up your tank, this is it. It glows beautifully. A simple perk up your tank.

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Thursday, February 27, 2014

Hagen Nutrafin Max Spirulina Flakes, 1.34-Ounce

Hagen Nutrafin Max Spirulina Flakes, 1.34-OunceI have a marine aquarium and feed this food to the fish three times a week. It's a good all around food, the corals like it too! It comes in a small enough container I don't worry about it going stale.

My fish love these flakes! I feed different food everyday and try to have fresh foods as much as I can, but it's not always possible. That's why I love having good quality dry foods on hand and this is a great one! The price is really good too. The only complaint I would make is that it makes your fingers smelly, but you'll get that with any spirulina product anyway.

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My platy fish love this food. After a month of eating this food the fish started having babies. Also, if I end up over-feeding them with this Nutrafin Max Spirulina flakes it does not cloud the water in my small 5 gallon tank. I will buy this food for a my future freshwater tropical fish tanks.

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Sunday, February 9, 2014

Zilla 11862 Fresh Air Screen Cover with Center Hinge, 18-Inch by 72-Inch

Zilla 11862 Fresh Air Screen Cover with Center Hinge, 18-Inch by 72-InchIt fits 100 125 150 gallon tanks. Keeps cats away from my lizards and lizards in the tank. Fits snugly on my aga aquarium

This lid is all metal and stronger than I thought it would be. The hinge works good on both sides and my turtles enjoy the extra air!

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the local pet store wanted 3x what amazon is charging... that laone makes it a great value.

It also happens to be very well madethe hinges are smooth and don't catch... and the mesh gauge is nice and thick not saggy.

I'm very satisfied.

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The item came with a few dings and dents, not a big deal. I really wished it fit my 125 gallon tank. It's good on the length, but its just a bit short on the width. 1/8" short to be exact. It's not a big deal that it doesn't fit my tank exactly because I'm going to build an "above tank basking area"(ATBA) for my red eared sliders, now all I have to do is custom fit a rim above my ATBA that will allow the screen cover to sit flush.

Would've given it that fifth star but because it doesn't fit my tank exactly I'm going to have to make some design changes to the ATBA. Otherwise its a great product. If I wasn't going to build an ATBA then there would be bigger problems and potentially a lower review because it didn't fit my tank.

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I bought this hoping it would be sturdy and it feels pretty sturdy and I'm satisfied with it so far!

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Sunday, January 26, 2014

Marina Air Pump

Marina 100 Air PumpJust got this air pump and set it up in my Fluval Edge. I wanted an air pump from a reputable manufacturer and (most importantly) that was quiet as can be. This air pump by Hagen fits the bill, especially on the quiet arena. My other aquarium is using a Tetra Whisper 10 air pump. I thought that was as silent as they come, that is until now. But hearing this Hagen Marina 75 in action, my Tetra Whisper is far from being a "whisper" and more like a lawnmower by relative comparison. Okay, I'm exaggerating a bit, but honestly, the Marina 75 is quiet and puts the Tetra Whisper to shame.

This Marina 75 air pump is quiet. Not silent, but very quiet. Quieter than all the rest, and I've tried all the brands. It puts out enough air for a small tank. After I got this one, I tried the 100, and it puts out a good deal more air and is very nearly as quiet as the 75--surprisingly so. So if you've got more than 20 gallons, go for the 100. Haven't tried the 200 yet, but I've got one on order.

UPDATE Aug 2012: All of these Marina air pumps get noisier over time. I've also broken the nipple on every single pump I've owned when I've tried to remove the air line. The 200 is not quiet from the start. Even so, I buy one every so often because they are cheap and most of them start out quiet. I get the 100 because I want the air. Originally I gave this product 5 stars. Now just 3.

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The quality is just not here material wise, the plastic nipples broke off 1st one after about 3 weeks the second after 5. they are recessed and had flexible airline attached, almost impossible to put any stress on them.

My guess is heat and poor quality plastic.

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Both plastic nipples that the air hose attaches to broke off so now can't be used at all. I had purchased it about 6 months ago.

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When this product first arrived, its performance blew my mind. It was silent and explosive, and my plants seemed to be thriving.

When the Amazon box first arrived, I took out the air pump, connected the airline, plugged it in and let it run. That was the last time I touched it.

Two weeks later, the air pump was still going strong but my plants were all dead. The two black nozzles where the (2 foot) airline connected were barely hanging on: snapped under the routine pressure of running 24/7.

From a previous (horrible) experience with an Aqua Culture air pump, I was already cautious about poor quality air pumps, so I made sure I connected the airline only once. There was no constant tugging or pulling on the plastic nozzles: I connected an airline once the first time it was plugged in.

The pump's longevity simply isn't there.

I uploaded a picture of the broken pump after 2 weeks:

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They can refund my money, but they can't refund my dead plants.

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Sunday, January 5, 2014

Acurel LLC Filter Drawstring Lifeguard Media Bag, 8-Inch by 13-Inch

Acurel LLC Filter Drawstring Lifeguard Media Bag, 8-Inch by 13-InchIt's a mesh bag, what else can you say about it? It's well made, and the drawstring is nice. Plenty big enough for whatever you may need it for.

Still holding up after a year or two. Holds my filter media and works still. I would probably buy it again

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Monday, December 23, 2013

F.M. Brown's Coco Cabana Real Coconut House with Three Doorway Holes

F.M. Brown's Coco Cabana Real Coconut House with Three Doorway HolesI bought this for my son's gerbils because they need something to chew that will last longer than a week. This is perfect! They took the fibers that were inside the coconut out and distributed them around their habitat. They left some inside the coconut, too. We have found them sleeping together inside the coconut. My son says he doesn't like it because he can't get the gerbils out of the coconut! But that's not true. They come out when you start talking to them, no problem. The gerbils like this cozy place to snuggle and keep warm. I am not sure that they are chewing it, though, and that was the main purpose for purchasing this.

My gerbils dug out the insides really fast but don't seem that interested in it anymore. They chew on it some but mostly it just sits in there cage taking up space.

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I have two gerbils. As soon as I put the house in the cage the older gerbil started chewing on it. I think it was more to check out the new addition. Since then they have not chewed on it once. They sleep in it all the time and even move it around the cage. They seem to love it.

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I personally love this little Hamster home. It is truly adorable. I wish I could give it a positive review but Nuri (my Syrian Hamster) seems to dislike this coconut home. She may go in and out of it a handful of time, but she refuses to sleep in it. The only thing she cares about is the bedding, which she took out and used to build her own sleeping area. Disappointing.

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