Showing posts with label fish keeping. Show all posts
Showing posts with label fish keeping. Show all posts

Sunday, November 23, 2014

Tetra Pond Debris-Handling Pumps

Tetra Pond Debris-Handling Pump DHP3600, 199 wattsI've been running this pump all summer, and it is fantastic! I have debris problems with a river birch that dumps leaves at the slightest hint of drought, but this pump keeps on working. Input is easily cleared up with a net or ground up by the pump. Very low to no maintenance required. Tetra hit a four bagger with this one.

I would have giving this five stars at first but This was a replacement for the same type as the first only lasted 8 months, hoping this will last a bit longer. The first was sent back to Tetra for warranty and they replaced it with a new one. Seems the impeller was rubbing on the back casing causing it to overload and cut out on heat build-up. Great pressure and flow is the best I have had out of five differant pumps. Cheaper to run as well!!!

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So far so good. A pond service guy I called was recommending a whole new setup for my very dirty pond (abandoned for months by the previous owner). I guess his recommendation of an external pump and humongous new filter and all new piping made more "sense", but the $4k plus price tag scared me off. I ordered this pump and it started pumping out a very pleasing and fast stream right away. My pond still has too much algae but for that I'm going to try the filter from the same company next. And the pomp appears to be having no issues even though there is plenty of small debris in my pond. All in all, very pleased so far. And oh, it was a snap to install the necessary pipes, I just needed to go to Home Depot to get the correct sized pipes and flexible connectors.

In another miracle, 3 koi out of the original 7-8 appeared to have survived the dirty water in the pond with a barely working pump, and no pump working for multiple months :-)

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I got this pump to work with the Tetra Pond Bio-Active Pressure Filter BP1500, Ponds up to 1500 Gallons. this pump has been great so far and has not clogged up. I had a very dirty and mucky pond and it has really done a nice job of pushing all the stuff to the filter. My pond is very clear now and I can actually see all my fish again :)

I have taken it out of the pond 2 times just to clear off the debris sticking to the out side of the filter.

the only problem is the hose size and size of the pump for my pond. my pond is just over 350 gallons and not very wide so the pump takes up some room on the pond floor, but it does work very well

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I bought this for my 200-500 gal pond. I thought it would kill my fish due to the suction and the amount of water it gushed out. It didn't kill my fish. I bought it with Tetra Pond Waterfall Filter, Ponds up to 1000 Gallons and Tetra Pond Bio-Active Pressure Filter BP1500-UV, Ponds up to 1500 Gallons and it works great.

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Saturday, November 15, 2014

Hagen Marina AquaScaper Variety-Pack, Medium

Hagen Marina AquaScaper Variety-Pack,  MediumHagen Marina AquaScaper Variety-Pack, Medium ~ To be honest I can't really rate these because I thought that I was ordering silk plants which I prefer. For those of you that prefer plastic they would be great.

This has a good selection of plants for a medium to large aquarium. They are well made and colorful. The plant platform is wide and is easy to anchor into your gravel base. I saw the same package of plants at the local pet store and it cost a lot more. This is a good buy.

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Wednesday, November 5, 2014

R2 Dual Extreme Aquarium Moonlight

R2 Dual Extreme Aquarium MoonlightI have a 55gal freshwater tank with a lot of rare fish that are entirely nocturnal, so I ordered this set in order to watch them at night. The light output on them is surprisingly good for only having a total of 10 LED's (I think its either 5 or 6 in each) and it give the water a nice shimmer (note you can only get shimmer if the surface of the water is disturbed, in my case by my power heads and filters). They are easy to install as well. The two problems I have that kept me from giving these a full five stars are:

1. For the price, I really feel like these should come with reflectors. The LEDs are simply on a circuit board floating in glass, so that you get a significant amount of light going to the sides and top. I originally used aluminum foil to counter this, but it kept falling off when I opened the glass and I finally just gave up. I have a hood so that you can't tell that the light is leaking, but it wastes some of the luminosity, and if you don't have a hood you will see blue light all over the place.

2. Another gripe with the price, this time compared to other similar products. After buying these, I discovered ecoxotic stunner strips, which contain many more LEDs in many different light colors (including this blue and even ultraviolet) for the same price, and they make a strip that will go the whole length of my tank for approximately double the price of these.

Overall I don't necessarily regret buying these, but I'm not sure I would again after finding ecoxotic's strips.

These LED's are great.

I have a 80 gallon Cichlid tank (5' long) with 3 of these installed. 2 just didn't quite have enough effect for me.

The look of it is very impressive if you have water surface agitation, as it will shimmer on the bottom.

I've had these for a few months and they're good so far. They will work with a timer if you want.

All my fish are more active at night now, and 2 of them mated for the first time only days after I put these lights in.

My freshwater lobster also started coming out at night and exploring.

It's nice to see the aquarium life at night, and everybody in the tank seems happier now.

Apparently having moonlight is a much more vital part of aquarium life than most of us think.

If you are thinking of getting these, DO NOT HESITATE.

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I have recently changed my lighting system on my 76 gallon Oceanic half round saltwater tank. The light I am using is LED and it has great coverage. However there was not separate plugs for the day and night lights. This caused problems because I have been on a timer for years, and trying to remember to turn off and on the lights everyday was next to impossible. I purchased these lights to use for my moon effect. The R2 Dual Extreme lights have been the perfect compliment to my tank. I am now able to have both light systems on a timer for worry free lighting. The lighting output is just right for my size tank. I highly recommend these lights.

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I have a 90 gallon aquarium with glass tops and a double flourescent tube fixture. These lights (2) mounted perfectly between the tubes on the reflector and provide good side to side coverage for a four foot wide area. Mine is 24 inches high and the more height gives it a wider coverage area than a shallow tank would. At 24" high they probably cover 5-6' wide on the bottom. The aquarium is 18" deep so it doesn't cover that. But that wasn't my intention which was to provide a nice glow to the tank whenever the main light it off. Actually I just keep the LED's on all the time. I did wrap the electrical tape people mention on the clips to hold the light fixture in the clips. I product works as expected, I just hope the LED longevity is satisfactory.

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Received this product and it was very easy to install. Hooked it up to come on automatically when my day lights went off on a 55 gallon salt water set up. Everything was great and i was very satisfied with them, then last night they just died. I have tried everything and no luck. I am pretty disappointed for 50 bucks I would expect better quality and to last longer then 3 weeks obviously. Now I am stuck looking for an alternate solution.

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Marina Naturals Pennywort Silk Plant

Hagen Marina Naturals Pennywort Silk Plant, MediumThis plant does not appear to cut the fish or their tails as some plastic plants can. It moves naturally in the water and provides good cover for the fish.

It's a silk plant. It doesn't do much but decorate my tank and it's a nice size I like that it takes up a good size of my ten gallon tank for my Black double tail plakat. He enjoys swimming around the bottom of the plant. Not the softest edges but it hasn't torn his fins in the water. I'd buy again.

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Saturday, October 4, 2014

Biomagnet Clarifier

Biomagnet Clarifierhad an aquarium cloudy water problem that was very persistant, bought this product and my water got worse and

would not reccomend this product. it made a real mess.

I only used this product from 2 samples I received in my sand substrate and it works great. I put a dose of 40 gallons in my 50 gallon and it's noticeably improving clarity in my water within an hour. It took about 3-4 days for my water to become fully clear when I added substrate to my other tank and after using this I believe it will be crystal clear in less than a day and a half maybe even 24 hours. It's safe on my fish and worth every penny.

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I've only used this product once I got a free packet in my bag of CaribSea sand. My previous encounters with water clarifier were BAD: My tanks contain snails, and I had a mass murder of my snails when using other clarifiers.

This time, I removed the four snails I'd be upset to lose, then after putting in the sand, added this clarifier. The other snails (pond snails), which had reacted so negatively to other clarifiers, were just fine, much to my delight (they were supposed to be food for my new fishie inhabitants a couple days later).

My water is still somewhat cloudy, but not nearly as bad as the last time I'd created a tank with a sand substrate. Of course, other clarifiers work faster than this, but they're NOT snail-friendly!

I cannot speak for how this affects pomacea diffusa snails, or ramshorn snails but I can say that the 70 pond snails I had in the tank survived, when the previous batch all died the last time I added clarifier.

So four stars it could be a stronger clarifier, but I'd rather it be weaker and still safe for snails! I wish other clarifiers would put directly on the bottle that they're not to be used around our shell-covered friends!

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Monday, September 29, 2014

SpongeBob SquarePants® Aquarium Kit, 3 Gallon Tank

SpongeBob SquarePants® Aquarium Kit, 3 Gallon TankI bought this for as a Christmas present for my son. I think it is adorable and like the size. We had to buy a heater and a light for it so for the price, it could've at least came with a light. Also the top has slits in it so the tank gets dirty fast.

Because that's basically what you are paying for here. The small plastic tank with cover is a basic "critter keeper" that you can get at most stores for around $10. Then they throw in a vinyl background and two SpongeBob decorations. Go to any discount store and you can do better.

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I will be returning this item. I am very disappointed. It did not come with gravel and I thought it would have a pump. Very generic.

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Saturday, September 13, 2014

Sentry Natural Defense Flea Shampoo Cat 16-Ounce

Sentry Natural Defense Flea Shampoo Cat 16-OunceThe first time I used this shampoo on my kitty I bought it at the pet store, but somehow they no longer sell them there... so luckily I found it on Amazon. This shampoo is great! It smells wonderful and best of all, it's all natural, not bad for my kitty like many of the other brands available that tell you to wear gloves while you are washing your kitty or that you cannot get it in contact with your own skin. This shampoo is great and the smell makes my kitty very calm and mellow. I really love it.

This Product is Great! Avoid the critics that worship pharmaceutical products and shun anything natural.

The FDA claims that Mercury, GMO'S and Flouride are great for you. Must be true!

Again, this is a great natural product for cats. Ive never had any problems wih this shampoo and I have been using it on my cats for a while.

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I love this shampoo. I don't think it is effective for killing fleas, but I love the way my cat smells. I wanted a natural product for my cat. Her fur is so fluffy after a bath with this product and she smells like cinnamon.

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After a couple weeks of using Sentry Natural Defense, natural flea shampoo for cats and kittens, my cats fleas did reduce in amount but my cats skin started becoming very scabbed from him scratching constantly. He now has no fleas but still continues to scratch and cause himself open flesh wounds. I do not know if this product is the cause but he didn't have nearly as bad wounds before the use of this product. I have a turkish van, so I dont know if white cats are more susceptible to skin irritation or not but I know his skin wasn't as bad before. I don't recommend this product to anyone. just to be on the safe side use advantage drops or frontline, just make sure the packages are brand new b/c if they're not then the treatments usually aren't as effective. I used to work at a vet so I know if they've been on the shelf longer that they don't work as well.

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**********EXTREMELY IMPORTANT**************

THIS PRODUCT'S MAIN INGREDIENT IS PEPPERMINT OIL.

THE ASPCA WARNS THAT PEPPERMINT IS POISONOUS TO CATS

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From the ASPCA's web site: (google ASPCA and peppermint for source Amazon does not allow hyperlinks)

"If ingested, the peppermint plant and its oil could indeed potentially cause harm to your cat. Cats are especially sensitive to peppermint oil, and effects such as gastrointestinal upset, central nervous system depression and even liver damage could occur if ingested in significant quantities. Some peppermint oil formulations also contain aspirin derivatives, which could result in additional toxicity. Furthermore, if inhalation of the volatile oil were to occur, aspiration pneumonia may be possible. Based on this, we would not recommend using peppermint leaves or oil in areas where your cat is allowed access."

My guess is you put this junk on your cat and now it's freaking out and you're wondering anyone else has had the same experience. Yes, this product is AWFUL. DO NOT USE IT.

No, I am not some hyper-sensitive pet owner. Yes, I do realize that anything you use to kill fleas probably has some potential for side effects. I am not talking some minor irritation. I am simply floored that the manufacturer could be this stupid to put something like this on the market.

Wednesday, September 10, 2014

Stoney River White Aquatic Sand Freshwater and Marine Aquariums, 5-Pound Bag

Stoney River White Aquatic Sand Freshwater and Marine Aquariums, 5-Pound BagI bought this so my dragonfish could swim and eat their natural way. While the sand looks beautiful in the tank it floats. I do not know if this is a common problem but it clogged my filter, burning out the motor. The price is not bad for a small bag of sand for how good it looks. I would research or spend a tad more money in order to get stuff that does not float like gravel.

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Tuesday, September 2, 2014

Nutrafin Max Tropical Fish Flakes, 4.4 -Pound

Nutrafin Max Tropical Fish Flakes, 4.4 -Poundwas what I was looking for and I did not have to drive 50 miles one way and not be able to purchase what I needed.

My fish get a generous pinch each day. At that rate this bucket will last nearly a year. The price is right for bulk. Unless you intend to kill your pets, it only makes sense to purchase food in bulk like this. I hope this product is still available at a good price next year... I will buy again.

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When having 5 100 gallons fish tank, Tropical fish food goes a long way and all tanks like it and very cost buying in large tubs.

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Sunday, August 17, 2014

Finnex Max-300 Digital Aquarium Heater Controller

Finnex Max-300 Digital Aquarium Heater ControllerI've added a Finnex Max-300 Heater Controller to my 75 Planted Aquarium after a new heater malfunctioned. The additional peace of mind is worth every penny of the $30 investment. I feel good knowing that if I have a heater stick, the Finnex Max-300 will be there protecting my aquarium. Considering we put significant amounts of money into our aquariums, what's another $30 to look over the safety our fish, shrimp, corals, and plants? So far, I've had this heater controller for 2 weeks and it is functioning flawlessly. I am very happy with my purchase and will be adding this as standard equipment to future aquariums.

i hooked it up to a 50watt heater in my 3 gallon fluval spec housing my Betta.

i had a 25watt that for some reason didnt work so went with the 50 which i knew was too big so hooked it up thru the finnex to assure i didnt cook Bennie.

set it at 78 and seems to be holding 77 pretty well.

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The controller was easy to install and setup. It has been keeping track of my Reef tank temp without a problem. The only negative I can think of is that it does not display tenths of degrees. If it did that I would give it five stars.

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I am using this with a hydor 300 inline heater on a planted 75 gal tank and its working great. about 2 months now.

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I have 7 2.5 gallon tanks on a 45" piece of 11" flexwatt heat tape. This heater controller has kept every single tank at a perfect 80F with a variance of only 1 degree.

I can't say anything about its longevity, but within 5 mins of me setting it up, I bought a second. This was extremely easy to set up, and the fish love it!

Saturday, August 16, 2014

Hikari Guppy Food Micro 22g

Hikari Guppy Food Micro 22gI like using this guppy food as it is small enough for the young guppies and yet large enough for the old larger guppies to eat. The fish like it. I prefer using this over flakes or other guppy foods that I have tried.

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Tuesday, July 8, 2014

EcoPlus Commercial Air 1 - 18 Watts Single Outlet

EcoPlus Commercial Air 1 - 18 Watts Single OutletI had plants in deep water culture which began showing the signs of oxygen deprivation. I was running a couple of those wally-world pumps and it wasn't getting the job done. This pump has taken care of all that, with air to spare. As for sound, it is a touch louder than the two household pumps, but not too bad at all. If you're growing in a living space, such as your bedroom or living room, it's probably too loud. But if your grow area is in your basement or a closet, you'll never notice it. I highly recommend this pump for DWC. **** The brass air outlet is NOT standard aquarium air line size, it's a size up but the deal comes with a 6" piece of hose and the gang valve that DOES reduce down to standard airline size. If you plan on going from the pump directly to your own gang valve assembly, you'll need to pick up a reducer at the hardware store.

The Air 1 Commercial Air pump is a great and durable product. I have had one running in my koi pond for 3 years now, non-stop, winter and summer, 24 hours a day and it is still going strong. Never had any trouble with it at all. Very powerful for the size and very quiet. Bought a second one for an additional pond.

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I bought this for my koi pond, the heat here in the summer is pretty intense and I felt the fish would benefit from some extra oxygen! I first tested it inside. When I turned it on it sounded like a freight train! Of course my first thought was this is not going to be good!! However once I got it all installed outside the noise was minimal. Between the filter, the water falls, the birds singing etc you could not hear it. It really is powefful and my fish love it, they love hanging out in all the bubbles. The air stone is 6 inches in diameter and works very well.IT DOES NOT COME WITH THE AIR STONE YOU MUST PURCHASE THE STONE SEPERATELY.

I purchased a small plastic container melted a hole for the tubing and another for the power cord and enclsoed the pump inside the container so it will not become wet. It also comes with a bar that has 5 ports on it so you can hook up several air stones at at time if you wish.

Highly recommend

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I agree with the high quality. I have one that has been on constantly for 4 months now and it does get hot but no soo hot u cant touch it. It has not given any problems, it aerates multiple ponds with strong constant pressure ( although mine is a bit higher in L/hr). I am just looking for a second for another product and ran across this and felt like I should write a positive review. I was pleasantly surprised to feel some weight and finally a product that wasn't made a plastic and look like it can take some abuse. I do worry it will break but they have kits to fix them so that is another plus. I would never go back to a dual plastic Mr. cheapo model when they make these things look like they are a car part from a 1970's era hot rod. They look indestructible, the metal is solid. A bit noisy on a wooden board or i imagine cement but i think that bad characteristic is a well worth trade off.

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This pump looks to be durable and from other reviews I was prompted to purchase one. My only complaint is that now I am stuck with a pump that is very loud. If it is to be used outside the sound wont be a problem but inside its just to loud. For this reason I can only give it a three star rating.

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Monday, June 2, 2014

Wall Mount Hanging Beta Fish Bubble Aquarium Bowl Tank

Wall Mount Hanging Beta Fish Bubble Aquarium Bowl TankI had actually bought this as a replacement for our old wall mount betta bowl. My Husband had made the mistake of using an abrasive cleaning pad on the old ones surface and scratched it heavily. So my recommendation is to only wipe it with a damp cloth if it needs cleaning.

But other than that it looks FABULOUS, a lot of people have admired it whenever they've seen it on our wall. It's mounts well on the wall (if mounted properly) and our little guy loves his little "high rise" home :D

I wouldn't recommend removing it from the wall to replace the water, use a siphoning pipe and bucket instead to remove most of the water and then replacing it with fresh water.

I've had this bowl for about 6 months now and my beta is doing great! I get a ton of compliments when people walk in the front door and find a fish bowl hanging on the wall in front of them! Everyone says "Hey, that's really cool!" It is fairly hard to clean and refill the bowl since there's no way to set it flat but other than that I would definitely recommend.

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Purchased never used due to the tedious task of having to unscrew it from the wall every time the tank would need cleaning . The visual aspects of this tank are wonderful, but it is not practical.

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This type of bowl, or any type of bowl for that matter, is not the proper home for a fish. Like other reviewers stated, it is extremely hard to clean. A fish, no matter the breed, needs a filter, a bubbler for aeration, light and depending on where it is in the home and where you live, heat.

Fish are good starter pets for teaching kids responsibility, but they are living creatures, not decorative pieces. Would you buy a dog just to keep it muzzled and in a crate its whole life? Give them room to thrive, buy the proper equipment or don't buy at all.

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Reason for purchase:

I have had my beta fish in regular bowl for awhile now. My twin boys (almost 2 yrs) would slap the stand the bowl would sit on and i am sure that is not healthy for the fish. More terrified that the glass bowl would fall onto one of the boys i either had to find a tall place to keep the beta (which makes no since because betas are there to be shown off) or another option for a tank. I came across this wall tank by accident. It seemed like a good idea to keep the fish away from my kids (or in other cases big animals).

Style:

The picture shown is exactly how the BOWL looks (does not include rocks, fish and decor). Except i filled my bowl more so the fish had more space.

Size:

in my opinion if you were to take a soccer ball then cut it in half it would closely resemble the size of the bowl.

i would not put this product in a spot with a lot of traffic (hallway, entry way etc) because of the fear of someone running into it.

Not included:

as stated before you will only get the fish bowl. The rocks, decor, fish and Screw are purchased separately.

Installing:

i would not suggest putting the screw into drywall as it is only held by 1 screw (if interested you could buy double sided tape to help support but so far 1 screw has held the bowl just fine), instead find a stud and drill into it as it will support the weight of rocks and water easier.

I read comments that say they would have to unscrew the bowl from the wall every time they want to clean it. That is only true if you don't use your brain and find a long screw with a smaller head so you can just lift up the bowl and it would come off. (same concept as a picture on the wall)

where the screw hole is on the bowl there is a small slot so your screw falls into place more securely.

extras:

from family i have gotten great ideas to print out a background to tape to the back of the bowl for more color.

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Saturday, May 10, 2014

Jardin Aquarium Airline Air Tube Tubing Connectors Filters, 10-Piece

Jardin Aquarium Airline Air Tube Tubing Connectors Filters, 10-PieceBought these, they worked. Now to fill in the word requirement I'll go into how I defeated a tank with only two of these. Here I was in the trenches a Panzer IV rumbling by. I was down to my last rations and was going a bit crazy from starvation. I decided I could use these to breathe through while I dug a trench under the water so that when the tank drove over the creek it would get stuck. Now all I had was some 3/16's tubing and these connectors. The connectors allowed me to use the tubing to create move oxygen flow to my crazed brain. It only took me 212 hours to dig the creek low enough to stop a tank but without these I wouldn't had been able to do it.

you never know when you need connectors like this. they fit well into ridgid line or flexible line. Do yourself a favor and keep some on hand.

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They are good and low price. You must have them. Good supply. I will consider to buy hem again. Thanks!

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if you want a lot of air stones in yourfishtank, this is the perfect thing to buy.....be aware that the more divider you use the less air hile come out tru each airstones because there are too much output :)

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They easily connect and disconnect. They work well for our purposes. I didn't really have need for the 1-to-1 connectors, so I didn't try those.

Wednesday, April 30, 2014

Marineland 24-Pack Emperor Rite Cartridge, Size E

Marineland 24-Pack Emperor Rite Cartridge, Size EI would strongly suggest you purchase the real McCoy. These work but pretty filmsy. Pay the extra few bucks for the Marineland product.

Normally I get my fish supplies from Dr's Fosters, but now their shipping and handling rates are over 10.00. The filters arrive in a few days in good condition and are just like the ones from Dr's Fosters.

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Have twin 400 filters on a 55gal. tank, and wouldn't use any other filtration system.

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Filters can cost up to double in the store than what you can find on Amazon. There's no reason to waste your money like that. These filters are just as good.

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I have a 55 gallon with the 400 series filter (the one that uses 2 elements), and I like them. This is the quietet filter I've seen so far. Which matters, becuase I have seven tanks.

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Monday, April 14, 2014

Coaster Aquatica Magic Globe - Fountain Well

Coaster Aquatica Magic Globe - Fountain WellI am a elementary school teacher and I love fish and always have fish tanks in my class rooms. I saw this very unique fountain aquarium and set it up in my classroom (with little help from the instructional DVD that it came with) and immediately it got the attention from all the kids in the class. We love this aquarium and the waterfall is very soothing in a way that helps me with my stress management. I highly recommend this product to everyone and especially to little children.

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Sunday, April 13, 2014

Como Stone Aquarium Fish Tank Sponge Filter

Como Stone Aquarium Fish Tank Sponge FilterI use this in an 8 gallon nano tank for Red Cherry Shrimp only. I did have to modify the bottom container with a better filter media (Chempure Elite) as the media in this is substandard. It also must be anchored down, I'm using a thermometer suction clip. It needs only a minimal air pump. My shrimp tank is heavily planted with only dwarf shrimp and three nerite snails...It is nearly self-sustaining but I wanted a little extra filteration with no chance of losing babies in a larger filteration system. This is a very small filter. This works well but I wouldn't recommend for any heavier bioload or with the media filter material it comes with.

I bought this for a 5 gallon tank and it wouldn't sink to the bottom...I added more rocks to it but then I couldn't get the top to close. I ended up throwing this in the trash. It was not useful at all.

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Saturday, April 5, 2014

Underwater Galleries AUG6423 Cichlid Stone, Large Boulder

Underwater Galleries AUG6423 Cichlid Stone, Large BoulderThe best thing about this little rock cave is that it has no sharp edges on it at all, making it a perfect hide-away for my HMDT betta fish with his long, delicate fins.

i am very dissapointed. it said a 5 inch fish can fit in it, I say mabey a eal or something. My Chiclids wont fit at 3 inches

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large size, perfect for smaller cichlids and breeding convicts who have already made it their home. Most likely will buy again.

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Great product got it so quickly! My fish will be delighted! So glad to get the item so fast and in good shape

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I purchased this stone along with a bulk pack of cichlid stones and my cichlids are in them all the time! This "large boulder"has been claimed by my Jack Dempsey, he's about 5 inches and easily fits into the opening and the stone itself.

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Friday, February 21, 2014

Python No Spill Clean and Fill Aquarium Maintenance System, 75-Feet

Python No Spill Clean and Fill Aquarium Maintenance System, 75-FeetThis is an excellent product. If you are tired of lugging buckets of water back and forth while cleaning your aquarium, and making huge messes, walking in puddles, etc..and taking hours to clean even relatively small tanks, this product is for you. Don't waste your money on cheap suction devices, and buy the python today! (sorry if I sound like an infomercial, I'm just an enthusiastic user). The python attaches to your faucet, you turn the water on full blast, stick the suction tube end into your tank, and you can drain your tank in minutes, or just vacuum your gravel and do partial water changes. Then, you flick a switch and you can fill your tank back up (again, in minutes). I have 2 29 nine gallons and a 10 gallon, as well as a 15 gallon turtle tank, and what used to take me a whole day, now takes about an hour (to do all tanks). I like that I can vacuum the gravel, boy does this thing suck the waste up. This will also prolong the use of your filters and make your tank look great! I was skeptical that this product would work, but am so glad that I bought it. Now I actually enjoy maintaing my tanks instead of dreading it.

The directions are easy to follow~ even for people like me, who are "direction impaired."

I have a python for at least 25 years and would never part with it. I bought this one for my priest who is setting up a 55 gallon in his office. He has two smaller tanks and using buckets doesn't bother him. I suggested he try this because using buckets for water changes in anything bigger that a 20 gallon was no fun and would get to be a chore, putting off doing much needed gravel cleaning and water changing.

This thing is so easy to use and makes cleaning your grave and changing water a breeze. I enjoy my fish so much more because I don't have the water mess and sore back from carrying buckets. Water changes are so easy and quick that you will be apt to do them on a regular schedule.

Your fish will thank you. Clean water and gravel means less disease. This is a must have tool for anyone serious about keeping your fish healthy.

Kathy

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This is an excellent product. If you are tired of lugging buckets of water back and forth while cleaning your aquarium, and making huge messes, walking in puddles, etc..and taking hours to clean even relatively small tanks, this product is for you. Don't waste your money on cheap suction devices, and buy the python today! (sorry if I sound like an infomercial, I'm just an enthusiastic user). The python attaches to your faucet, you turn the water on full blast, stick the suction tube end into your tank, and you can drain your tank in minutes, or just vacuum your gravel and do partial water changes. Then, you flick a switch and you can fill your tank back up (again, in minutes). I have 2 29 nine gallons and a 10 gallon, as well as a 15 gallon turtle tank, and what used to take me a whole day, now takes about an hour (to do all tanks). I like that I can vacuum the gravel, boy does this thing suck the waste up. This will also prolong the use of your filters and make your tank look great! I was skeptical that this product would work, but am so glad that I bought it. Now I actually enjoy maintaing my tanks instead of dreading it.

The directions are easy to follow~ even for people like me, who are "direction impaired."

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I have two 30gal. tanks. I was doing water changes with buckets. I purchased this and so glad I did!!! Very easy to use. Only takes a fraction of the time. I did have to order a 10ft. extension. I would recommend this to everyone!!

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Great sellers, got freebies. The item was a described. The Python worked beautifully no leaks fast and easy. however I could not figure out how to hook it up to my inside sink and to run it to outdoors water hose bib and worked like a charm. So that is the reason for only 4 stars

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Monday, January 13, 2014

EcoPlus Submersible Pump - 132 gph - 4.3 ft. max - 9W - 3/8 in. ID

EcoPlus Submersible Pump - 132 gph - 4.3 ft. max - 9W - 3/8 in. IDBought this as a replacement for a small fountain. The rise is about 2 feet, and I have to keep the pump dialed back to about 20% flow to keep it from going too fast, so there's plenty of power. It's been running constantly for two months without a hitch.

The pump sent is not the pump pictured. Also, the end of the pump wont stay on the unit. Steer clear of this one...

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I bought this pump to replace the one in my office fountain which died after about 8 years.

It doesn't look quite like the picture but that doesn't matter. It fit into the required space and connected to the existing tubing. There were several other connective options in the package which I didn't need.

On the lowest setting it moves the water up approx 2 1/2 feet and spills it over the top. MOST IMPORTANTLY, it does so silently!

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This little pump is SUPER quiet, didn't make a sound when I tried it out. I am using it to transfer aging water from a sterilite container to my aquarium. It did make it up the 4 feet as stated but its a little slower than I like so I have ordered the next one up and will return this one. It doesn't look like the photo which is a bit frustrating and it doesn't have adapters that you can screw a hose to. It did come with 3 adapters and one of them is the same size as my aquaeon water changer tubing so if I was to keep it I could just order some extra hose like that. In the meantime I used a 1/2" hose cut off and it was a little loose so I had to duct tape it. The larger model appears to have some threaded adapters I am hoping to just attach with a garden hose, either 1/2" or 3/4".

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I made a homemade water feature and this pump did exactly what it was suppose to do. It was perfect for the feature. I pumps out just enough water without it splashing all over the place.