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Wednesday, October 15, 2014
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Thursday, September 18, 2014
All Glass Aquarium AAG21224 Fluorescent Deluxe Hood, 24-Inch
I wanted to point out, however, that some people have had problems with the light dying after a few months (see the reviews on Petco's website for this product). I have not had this problem. But, if you should have this problem, try taking your light to your local aquarium specialty store; you can buy a new starter for $1.50 and have a working light again--much cheaper than buying a new one!This review is for the 24" full hood for a rectangular tank. I got this strictly for the light fixture because the price for this full hood was similar to that of a single light fixture at the time of purchase.
This full hood comes in 2 parts. The first part is the light fixture which just sits on top of the hood. Some of the reviewers have given this product low marks because the light has failed. I wonder if any of the had it mail ordered and wonder if handling had to do with the light failing.
The hood itself is plastic and glass. The rear of the canopy has various punch out holes that you can punch out for cords and tubing. I like plastic strips better for that purpose as you can customize the size of the holes. The entire front is a lid that can be opened up to feed the fish. The hinge of this lid is rather flimsy and is just two thin pieces of plastic, but that shouldn't be a problem because if the hinges broke, I can just as easy lift the lid up.
I have a 55g tank (48" long) and you need two of these for that. You will just need one for a 20g tank measuring 24".
As a simple mechanical device to close the top of the tank, it works great. The light bulb itself is actually the important part and the expensive part as you need different bulbs to perform different tasks, such as growing plants, reefs, or just illuminating the tank, etc. On the whole, I have no complaints, it does its job well and was inexpensive.
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This hood has poor quality. I had my old aquarium hood for 4 years and it worked well. But this one I only purchased it for a month and the light stopped working. Waste money.Read Best Reviews of All Glass Aquarium AAG21224 Fluorescent Deluxe Hood, 24-Inch Here
This light is a cheap made junk. Had it for about 2 weeks & the light stopped working & the lid does not fit a 20 gallon tank! Had to have plexi glass cut to set the lid & light on top so I could have a lighted tank. Bulb was fine. I thought it was the switch & I took it out & just wired the light so you could just un plug & plug in whenever you want to use the light. Did not work. DON'T BUY! Save your money because not only did I waste $42, buy another $12 to get plexi glass cut & now I have to buy a new light! What a rip off!Want All Glass Aquarium AAG21224 Fluorescent Deluxe Hood, 24-Inch Discount?
I got this item to replace the lights for the set I'd bought from Pet Smart. It was about half the price as the same item from the store, and I got it the day after I ordered it.Tuesday, August 12, 2014
Fluval U3 Underwater Filter Foam Pad
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Saturday, June 28, 2014
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Monday, June 9, 2014
JBJ 28 Gallon Nano Cube Aquarium - Cabinet Stand MTS-60 (Tank Not Included)
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Wednesday, May 14, 2014
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Sunday, April 20, 2014
Marina Betta Habitat - Halfmoon
This new one is larger (almost 1 gallon) and a lot nicer.
I got the LED lamp with it and some blue glass "rocks" at the bottom, with a few live plants, it looks very pretty.
My betta loves it, I've even put my miniature heater next to the aquarium at times for him to feel warm this winter (bettas can handle various temperatures pretty well, but they're tropical fish from Thailand originally -so the warm makes them feel good).
He keeps making a lot of bubbles at the top (they call those bubble nest), which is a sign that he is happy.
I think this is just the right size for a betta aquarium, the others are just too small (some of them are horribly tiny for the fish), but this one has enough room for the fish to swim around. He seems to love the live plants as well.
Not to mention that with the lighting, blue rocks reflection, the fish and his live plants, this aquarium really does embellish my room!
EDIT: There has been other reviews of this aquarium, but after reading them I realize they haven't actually bought the product. They're just giving their thoughts. I didn't know Amazon would allow that but anyways, this is what I have to say: There's a rule with most animals cages/aquarium, and that is the bigger the better. Then, it really all depends how well you take care of your pets. Some people would just buy it as an ornament and forget about it, but others will actually take care of it. I've owned many aquariums in the past (including a large 120 gallon) and I can tell you that although the bigger the better, it really depends on how you take care of them.
There's a secret: DO NOT overfeed your fish. In nature, they barely eat anything (if they find something), that's why they naturally spend their lives crawling for food, that's what their life consist of essentially. But in a controlled environment, it can be tempting to give them as much food as they could eat. The problem is, fishes do not store fats like we do. And those pellets and other fish food we buy are nutritionally very, very rich.
I grew up in a home with a 120 gallons aquarium back in the days when I was living in Europe, and we would only feed them once a week. Some of those fishes have lived for longer than 10 years, and others for as long as I can remember off. Bigger is better, but care is key.
The bottom line is, if you're genuinely interested into "adopting" a pet betta fish, then read about their needs. The internet is a wonderful space to learn. Don't get an aquarium too small -they're fishes, they need to swim for them to stay healthy. This one is just the right size for a small betta aquarium.Bought this for my first betta fish. Thought I knew about the proper keeping of bettas, but after some reading I realized I was misinformed.
While this bowl might be good as a hospital or quarantine, I wouldn't want it as an "everyday" tank. By the time you add a plant, there isn't any room for the fish. Having to do daily water changes (necessary for this size unfiltered tank) is a pain in the rear.
We've since upgraded to a 6.6 gallon.
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From personal experience as well as from research, I would not keep a Betta in a tank smaller than 3 gallons. Bettas actually don't live their whole lives in small puddles; they live most of their lives in vast rice paddies, thousands of gallons of naturally filtrated and aerated water, and only live in small puddles of water for 2 to 3 months a year during the dry season.What's more, fancy bettas aren't as hardy as their wild buddies, and need more space and stimulation. This 3 liters (I think that was the measurement, but either way I've seen these sold at stores and they're far too small) is not what I would keep a Betta in forever; maybe a temporary home as I cleaned his tank or maybe while setting up the real one, but that's it.
However, this would look awesome with some plants in it! :-D
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Great shape and too bad not a five gallon at least!45 years experience, background in biology et al and lived in Japan where rice patties are huge systems (and the local rivers are where wild betta's may enter in these systems as well are full of algaes (even the cyanobacteria which works symbiotically with the rice for nitrogen fixing). Wild betters (former reviewer) are tough btw and due to inbreeding for ages now commercially grown ones are not so but none the less their instincts and their psychology demand more space (which means better water quality) just as you could not survive long... as found on a fish forum...
In a cold bathroom, with no room to move, with a toilet that was "cleaned" once in a while (to be determined by outside forces not by your needs) and on occasion bits of dried up solid food you can not recognize metabolically, shoved under the door and labeled "food" UGH.
I am always stunned to see anything under a five actually (better water chemistry esp for beginners, just because they surface breathe (still do through gills btw it is a survival mechanism during drought times not meant for for-ever) does not mean they can do well with amonia (burns delicate multi layered gill tissues OUCH!) and in bacteria laden cold water (or proper temp for that matter and unless you have an expensive small heater you are subject to coming home with cooked fish)...
Betta's tails are a single layer thin and as many find out too later subject to bacterial invasion esp as they languish on the small torture chambers bottom where all the bacteria are brewing.
I am more stunned therefore that in spite of such cups being sold as proper environments for any fish, that any one (who apparently does not do any real research on the subject and this does not mean ask Wahoo! type forums where blind lead the blind) WOULD even consider buying one.
I've done hundreds of betta rescues and it is a horrific way to go.. fish btw have pain receptors just as we do, and some are more sensitive then ours esp around the mouth after all they need this to survive!
Please never put your fish, esp this intelligent, curious, loves to roam and look about lovely fish. They will greatly reward you if you just do some serious research and add plants, and great water quality in a decent sized tank. They are living beings not objects.
Monday, April 14, 2014
Algone Aquarium Water Clarifier and Nitrate Remover, Small
Just be patient..it takes time, and once it kicks in, you won't have to worry about algae again!My daughter has a 3 gallon freshwater fish tank with 3 fish that we set-up about 4 months ago. I didn't clean it for two weeks and suddenly we had algae. I cleaned the tank but was worried about getting the water clear again and while doing research, I found an ad for Algone. I ordered it from Amazon and put it in with the filter. The water seemed to be getting better, but was still cloudy. Cleaned the tank again 1 week after putting Algone in the filter and replaced it with a new packet since there was algae all over the first one. Changed out about 20% of the water. Next day water was looking better, the day after that it was suddenly really milky looking and we felt like we took a step back & then today, 10 days after adding the Algone to the tank, we turn the light on and the water is completely clear! I am talking sparkling clear. I don't think it's ever been this clear, clear. My daughter was actually a little freaked out and kept asking how the water got so clean, and all I could say was "I don't know, but I am keeping Algone in there from now on!"
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I was skeptical about this product and the ingredients are proprietary so I really had little faith that such a small package in a 30 gallon tank would work. Yet other reviews on various aquarium message boards gave it high marks, so I thought I'd give it a try. I wasn't having a terrible algae problem, but enough so that the water just looked murky. PH and nitrates etc. were within range and I do regular water changes so wasn't sure what would help. Didn't want to add any harsh chemicals. Well, within two days my cichlid tank was crystal clear. The fish are happy and healthy. Can't ask for more!Read Best Reviews of Algone Aquarium Water Clarifier and Nitrate Remover, Small Here
ALGONE works just like the advertising states! I have two filters running my on 55 gallon tank and I put a pouch on each filter on my over stocked tank of rainbow fish!!! It can take couple of days to a week to work but once its working it works great!!! Well worth your money!!Want Algone Aquarium Water Clarifier and Nitrate Remover, Small Discount?
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Saturday, March 29, 2014
Coralife Energy Savers ACL53106 double Aqualight power center, 48-Inch, 4x65w
It has nice power output for coral propagation in small tanks.
Was able to install it inside a hood. Use of a fan would be recommended due to temperature. Good lights...except they dont last very long. I have had 2 so far in 8 years.
Naturally the bulbs have to be replaced but the internal wiring becomes hard and brittle and no longer functions.
I just bought 4 new bulbs...approx $25 each but they wont all work. So do I buy a whole new unit that will last maybe 3 years. Or change to a new product. But I know this one will fit. Hmmmmmm?? Maybe this is typical of all lights?
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Monday, March 3, 2014
JW Pet Company 10-Inch Desktop Aquarium Algae Scrubber
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This is a great product. Worked very well on my acrylic fish tank. You need to be careful and follow the instructions. The main reason you would end up with scratches on your tank is sand or gravel getting caught in the scrubber. So be careful when scrubbing the lower portion of your fish tank. I would surely recommend this product.
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Thursday, February 27, 2014
JW Pet Company Fusion Air Pump 200 Aquarium Air Pump
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.Read Best Reviews of JW Pet Company Fusion Air Pump 200 Aquarium Air Pump Here
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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.Thursday, January 23, 2014
Fluval C4 Zeo-Carb - 3-Pack
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I have replaced all my filters with Fluval they sure keep my tanks cleaner and cut down on so much work.Put this insert in to help combat a really slow cycling (fish in) tank and along with some additives brought my tank to specs in a weeks time fluval c series as a whole have been a welcome addition to my fish keeping...These filters could have a bit more carbon in them but they work well.I like the fluval filter it has a lot of filter medium. That being said, you have to replace a lot of filter medium when you change your filter contents.It gets pricey,Monday, January 20, 2014
Reef One Biorb Silk Plants
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Aqueon AQE100001848 16-Bow Front Deluxe Kit for Aquarium
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Tuesday, December 3, 2013
Supreme Mag-Drive Utility Pump Model 3
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Thursday, October 24, 2013
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Wednesday, October 16, 2013
Laguna PowerJet 2400 Electronic Fountain Pump Kit
10/18/2010 I patched up the broken portion and have been using this pump continuously for almost 2 years and it has functioned perfectly. The small holes in the cage do plug up with algae growing on the screen and in some particularly heavy growth periods it has to be cleaned frequently. I have compared several pumps and this is the lowest wattage pump for the flow rate I have found. Actual measurements even taking consideration of the power factor it draws only 83 Watts. I am completely satisfied with the pump and am considering another only this time the Max Flo pump for the larger holes in the cage.I chose this pump because it is the direct replacement for the one I replaced in my small fish pond. The price was the best I found by far and I received the pump sooner than was expected.

