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

Friday, November 14, 2014

Eshopps RS-75 Reef Sump - Up to 75 gallons - 18 in. x 10 in. x 16 in.

Eshopps RS-75 Reef Sump - Up to 75 gallons - 18 in. x 10 in. x 16 in.The eshopps sump is way over priced at retail or even most internet prices, but at 117.99 (with 19.99 for shipping)and the fact that it can fit into a 24 inch (60 gallon cube)stand while also having a big enough area for a larger skimmer makes it a good buy for smaller tank stands.

This was a great product and just as described. I received this item right own , time and it was used just as they described..

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Friday, October 24, 2014

Jungle NL002 Ammonia Chloramine Eliminator Liquid, 2-Ounce, 59-Ml

Jungle NL002 Ammonia Chloramine Eliminator Liquid, 2-Ounce, 59-MlIt's a little difficult to get very excited about a chlorine eliminator, unless you're a fish, I suppose. This stuff works exactly as one might expect it to. No problems so far and don't have any reason to think there will be. Just follow the directions and it'll be fine.

Tuesday, October 21, 2014

Reef One Biorb Easy Plants

biOrb Plant Pack, Blue/Purple, 2 PlantsPlants look so very realistic! Outstandingly beautiful and so easy to install and clean.

Only complain I have a about is that both Plant's size it's extremely alike. One is huge while the other is tiny, i wasn't expecting such big difference since it is not specified in the description. Box simply states "Medium" size, and actually I consider one as "big", and the other as "small".

Besides that, they defenitely improved my aquarium appealing... everybody loves it now, specially my fish! =D

This is a winner. I love how the weighted bottom makes cleaning the tank super easy. When you suction the bottom of the tank, you don't have to try to reanchor them when you are done. I did end up trimming off some of the branches to make them fit in the tank but that's because I had a lot going on in the tank. I have puffers and wanted lots of foliage for them to hide from each other if they get aggressive. These are perfect.

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If you are going for a brightly colored tank, this is a winner. I love how the weighted bottom makes cleaning the tank super easy. When you suction the bottom of the tank, you don't have to try to reanchor them when you are done. I did end up trimming off some of the branches to make them fit in the tank but that's because I had a lot going on in the tank. I have puffers and wanted lots of foliage for them to hide from each other if they get aggressive. These are perfect.

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These are the best artificial aquarium plants I have found. The ceramic weights make positioning them easy. They seem to have a more rubbery feel to them, not the stiff plastic like alot of others. You can spread the leaves apart and they actually stay that way for a fuller look. I also love the colors in this particular pack of plants. Nice splash of fall color.

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These are cool artificial plants. I like being able to just drop them in and move them wherever you want. You never have to worry about them becoming dislodged and floating to the surface. Love the bright colors too. Also, they are not too stiff and move well in the water. When algae builds up I just pull them out, spray them with the hose and drop them back in. I would never buy another brand after trying these. Worth the extra money and the price on Amazon cannot be beat.

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NLS CICHLID SINKING 80GM

NLS CICHLID SINKING 80GMI've been using Spectrum for my cichlids for years. They love the product, and so do I.

The sinking pellets are good, in that they can be easily delivered to selected areas in the tank, rather than floating around and wedging in areas which the fish cannot get to. This makes for much less fouling of water.

Monday, September 22, 2014

Penn Plax 3-Day Feeding Blocks of Fish Food, 4-Pack

Penn Plax 3-Day Feeding Blocks of Fish Food, 4-PackWorked as advertised and better. Still had some left when we returned home .. so i used it to feed baby fish.

I now use it in the fish nursery on a regular basis.

Well I was on a four day vacation and I guess it works because the are alive and looked well.

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I was sent a vacation Beta Feeder instead of the feeder for golfish. Instead of getting the star shape I got fish shapes. Luckily I have a Japanese fighting fish who is by himself so I can use it for him.

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Sunday, September 21, 2014

Little Giant 566535 Air Pump

Little Giant 566535 Air PumpThis is not an inexpensive product, as aquarium air pumps go. I paid about $50 for it including shipping. It was the only pump I could find that I could attach an inlet tube to, in order to draw aquarium air from outside (I had lost my favorite fish to indoor air pollution when a floor was refinished). When new, the air output was adequate, but barely so. As time went by, this declined, until after 15 months air was barely dribbling out of the airstones. I thought the small foam filter at the outlet might be plugged, but removing it entirely did not improve performance. I then measured the output pressure with a gauge. It registered zero. In contrast, 3 Tetra air pumps I had that were much older (and cheaper) measured 0.75, 1.1, and 2.1 psi. I have figured out how to add an inlet tube to one of the Tetra pumps, and will go that route. Since the Little (VERY Little) Giant cannot be opened up to be serviced, it is now basically junk. There's a good grounded power cord I can salvage from it, but that's about it. My advice: don't buy this pump.

We have a small pond, a fountain really (~40 gal), with a number of gold fish in it and wanted to help them winter over. Got this pump to use as a "bubbler" (submerged) in combination with a 100w heater. When it's thawed here we see our fish still moving, albeit slowly, so it's worked well for our needs.

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All of the pond advice says to have a pond heater/de-icer and aeration to maintain a hole in the ice for the fish. I live in Minnesota. Currently the temperature is -9 F with a predicted high of -3 and the wind chill is approaching -30 F. This is supposed to last for a few days...

The de-icer is frozen in the pond, but the Little Giant submerged about 2 feet in the pond is blowing air and the ice has still has not completely frozen over above it. While I will not know if the fish make it until spring, I am completely satisfied with this air pump and next year, I will not be using the de-icing heater all I would take it out now, but it is frozen in place until the ice thaws.

When I set up the pump, I submerged it in the water and ran the air line under the deck near the house. I even placed a plastic cup around the open end of the air line to make sure no debris would clog the opening. This seems to be the key to operation in extreme cold temperatures: submerge the pump and protect the air line intake opening.

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I bought this pump in 2011 and used it out of the water to pump air into my pond. The line froze during the winter of 2011 so in 2012 I put the pump in the water (this is an option per the pump instructions). Now the pump doesn't work at all. I can't see a way to take the pump apart and try to repair it. I can't find a way to contact the company directly...

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I've had mine for two years, and it quit producing air, although it still runs. There are no replaceable parts.

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Friday, September 19, 2014

Como Aquarium Yellowgreen Silicone Sea Anemone Decoration

Como Aquarium Yellowgreen Silicone Sea Anemone Decorationitem was of good quality and arrived early. I put it in a salt water aquarium for the clown fish to acclimate to while water adjusts for real anemone

VERY BRIGHT IN COLOR. I THOUGHT MY FISH WITH HIDE IN IT BUT THEY DONT, IT BRIGHTENS UP THE TANK

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Monday, September 1, 2014

Aquarius AQ5412 Aquarium Fish Net with 5"x 4" Net & 12" Stainless Steel Handle

Aquarius AQ5412 Aquarium Fish Net with 5'x 4' Net & 12' Stainless Steel HandleA lot bigger then I thought it was but it works and seems very strong, Would be a good net for a outdoor garden pond.

It arrived quickly and is good quality. It's not quite long enough for my aquarium, but I didn't catch that it is only 12 inches in the description.

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Monday, August 11, 2014

GloFish Waterfall Globe with Blue LEDs, 1.8-Gallon

GloFish Waterfall Globe with Blue LEDs, 1.8-GallonWorks great! Lovely sound, perfect for my beta, he LOVES it. Easy to maintain and the blue light is a perfect ambient light coupled with the sound of a fountain! Doesn't get any better than that!

If you can get glowfish it's well worth it, they stand right out. My son is 4 and loves this tank.

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I love what this product looks like, the color of the light, and the soothing waterfall. The negatives I have found is that the waterfall pushes my male beta on his side when he swims close to it. Therefore, he hides behinds the filter a lot and I don't see him much. It would be nice if the flow strength of the filter had a switch so the flow strength could be changed like other filters I have owned.

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This is one of the rare occasions when I review a project I havent bought. First let me start off by saying you can only put ONE, not TWO glofish in here. Second I find this REALLY expensive. You could by a glass bowl and say 30 bucks. With glofish you will need a heater and filter. That would be a huge hassle. They wont fit and this means more of your money wasted. If you want a glofish tank invest in a good big tank. The ironic thing is bigger tanks are easier to maintain.If you want two glofish you should get a three of four sized gallon tank. I would only get this if you are willing to spoil your betta like most people do.

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Friday, August 1, 2014

Instant Ocean Sea Salt

Instant Ocean Sea Salt, 25-GallonWhile aquarists debate and discuss which brand is the best, labs and universities continue to select Instant Ocean for their studies. Instant Ocean is one of the largest makers of marine salt in the world. They know what they are doing. On the other end of the spectrum you have true hand-made marine salt. I have made marine salt in a lab. I used 100% super purity chemicals and salts. It was a lengthy process and very expensive. We used the salts for years and also compared the tanks to Instant Ocean salts. There was no difference in the tanks. The lab no longer makes marine salt. It was easier to buy Instant Ocean.

I've been keeping marine aquariums, including reef tanks, for seven years now. That's not a terribly long time but it means I've done a ton of water changes by now ;). Even with all of these new special "reef salts", I still use regular Instant Ocean. The brand has been around for a long time and is therefore well tested and reliable. I often hear of issues with other salts, including IO's Reef Crystals, but good ol' regular Instant Ocean mixes clearly and without wacky water parameters every time. In addition to using it in my own tanks, I've always chosen to use this brand in the lab (marine ecology research) and it's the choice of most scientists.

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This salt worked great in my little aquarium and you can not beat the value. One of the best brands of salt about.

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Item in picture is not what you get. Seller needs to change the item picture to just the product listed. Very dissapointed when I contacted the seller my response was just that the item has shipped. Nice customer service,(sarcasm)won't buy from petsolutions again.Instant Ocean Aquarium Salt

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this is all I use, not cloudy after mixing, easy to mix, my reef and fish seem very happy with it.

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Thursday, June 26, 2014

Herbivore Seasweed Soft Gel Fish Food - 20 Pack

Herbivore Seasweed Soft Gel Fish Food - 20 PackWe introduced this into our tank after using the Instant Ocean Marine Blend for a while. Our Yellow Tang devoured it. The "left overs" were quickly taken care of by our Wrasse and 2 Puffers. They now wait, no, they demand it.

Highly recommend by them... and us.

INSTANT OCEAN HAS 4 OR 5 SOFT GEL FISH FOOD THAT I SUPPLEMENT MY MAIN COURSE WITH. THE PRODUCT IS PACKAGED/SEALED WELL AND THE FISH LIKE IT.

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Wednesday, June 4, 2014

ATM Colony for Freshwater

Acrylic Tank Manufacturing AAT00402 Colony Fw, 8-OunceThis stuff works great! I set up my tank two months ago, poured the correct dosage for colony in and added 7 fish a few hours later. Got 2 electric blue rams the next day and added a little more for a boost and its 2 months later and all my fish are happy and healthy along with my water parameters! I recommend the ATM Freshwater or Saltwater starter kit to save money!

Tuesday, May 20, 2014

Eshopps Rectangular Micron Bag

Eshopps Rectangular Micron BagI have one of the seemingly rare "square" sock holders ... rather than changing it up, I found replacements online. These socks clean really good (at least they get dirty in my tank really fast!). I wash them by hand and dry them in the sun ... as good as new.

I've washed mine dozens of times in the last 6 months and they look close to brand new every time. One thing to remember is to let them dry out in the sun when they are fully cleaned and to wash from both the inside and outside of the bag (backwashing) so that all of the pores become unclogged. It captures the smallest particles when fully cleaned so if you maintain them, they'll last a long time.

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Thursday, May 15, 2014

Seachem Discus Buffer 1 Kilo

Seachem Discus Buffer 1 KiloSeachem Discus Buffer used with Seachem Neutral Regulator, I can lower and stabilize the pH to anywhere between 6.8 to 5.8.

I have used Discus Buffer for fifteen (15) years to replicate the ideal Discus and other Amazon River fish environment

(low pH & low GH {General Hardness}). Discus Buffer will lower pH and keep it lowered to the pH you choose; also, it softens water (by precipitating calcium and magnesium) so, I also use Discus Trace to restore the proper level of trace elements required for thriving, healthy fish.

I bought the 1 Kilo because I depend on Discus Buffer to lower and the pH and to soften water for all of my aquariums; also, I do many partial water changes which are necessary for healthy aquarium fish.

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Thursday, May 8, 2014

Fluval Q2 Air Pump

Fluval Q2 Air PumpThis is an item that works just as it is described. Fully adjustable, does not respond on a dime, but works very well. Super QUIET!! not sure if it is on, if it was not for the bubbles. Am starting ANOTHER 55 and have purchased another, I am very happy with the performance so far.Fluval 306 External Filter

This system is currently powering two under-gravel filters with multiple bubble curtains and other air based features with no issue. Its also much quieter than the other systems I have bought for much smaller tanks.

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Purchased this for a 75-gallon tank. It doesn't have enough air pressure to pump air through the tubes in such a large tank with 18" deep water (even thought the box says it's good for 50-160 gallons). If you raise your air stones to the top third of the tank, the pump works, but this is not practical for the way most tanks are designed. (And yes, I checked the diaphragms and they are sound.) It is quiet, but since it doesn't do what I need, that doesn't matter. I have located another air pump that can handle the depth and size of the tank, so I will be returning this one and purchasing the Coralife Luft Pump.

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Sunday, May 4, 2014

Glofish Plastic Plants Small Sunburst Orange, Cabomba

Glofish Plastic Plants Small Sunburst Orange, CabombaI got it to day it today its a tiny plant and it was in a giant box i opened it and it was purple not orange but its just a plant not gonna break my neck to correct the mistake for a little plant i just wanted to warn you all.

There're aquarium plastic plants.. what si there to say? I like the little holder on the bottom that you out gravel in to hold them down. Ther are semiralistic as all plants are but they are nicely done .Look nice with the glolight

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It's just like any other plastic plant, its flimsy but when you but it in water it comes to life. it showed up on time so shipping was not a problem. the only problem is it doesnt realy glow that much like the other gloplants i got.

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Sunday, March 30, 2014

Lee's Vegi Clip, Clown Fish

Lee's Vegi Clip, Clown FishWhen I received it, I immediately wanted to put it in my saltwater fish tank. I grab a piece of seaweed and tried to clip it. The clip broke. The plastic piece holding the clip together and let the user attache the seaweed is made out of a weak plastic that breaks easily. Even if it doesn't break on the first try, it will eventually break with exposure to the salt water.

Amazon return is awesome. Full refund without needing to send it back. I trashed it right after I found out I didn't need to return it.

Even though the picture that is shown of this item is a vaccuum tube, the actual item you will receive is the clownfish veggie clip.

They should really fix this error as im sure its costing them a lot of business. I took a chance on it being the veggie clip and it paid off.

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Thanks for nothing Amazon. You have the wrong d@mn picture posted on the ad. It cost too much to return a $4.00 item from kuwait!!! LOL Thanks for nothing. You must do better...

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Thursday, March 27, 2014

Lee's Super Algae Scrubber w/Handle for Glass Tanks - Coarse

Lee's Super Algae Scrubber w/Handle for Glass Tanks - CoarseThe more products I try from Lee's the more impressed I am with the quality and value. A long time hobbyist of 35 years it seems the battle against Algae is one that will rage on indefinatley. This scrubber is excellent, good and coarse spun nylon it makes removal as much of a breeze as possible, it's great for the sides and bottom using the edge is perfect for those hard to reach places.

A few of my tanks get indirect sunlight so for those it's a weekly effort and I'll be buying more of these so I have one for most of my tanks. Which BTW, is important especially if you keep a variety of different species in seperate aquariums. Cross contamination has long been linked to the dreaded toxic tank syndrome so best to have gear that's dedicated to one specific tank.

does the job of scrubbing algae nothing more nothing less. Algae doesn't stick to the pad unless your tank is dry if it's wet the algae just washes off the pad and back into the tank.

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It is a decently priced cleaner, but the handle is on the shorter end. It does a good job in my glass tank. I still end up having my hands wet if I clean all the way to the bottom of the glass though. If the handle had a length adjustment of sorts that would have been perfect!

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Great product never broke on me, still use it to this day. Brought it at a great price also thanks

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The length of the handle is more than adequate for any aquarium 16 inches in height or less and quite sturdy. It cleans the glass well and is easy to clean the after use.

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Tuesday, February 25, 2014

Glofish Plastic Plants Small Electric Green, Moneywort

Glofish Plastic Plants Small Electric Green, MoneywortIn my glofish tank, the green is really the most awesome color. It's bright and looks amazing under the blacklight. This is definitely a good tiny plant for any tank that you just want some color in. For anything over 5 gallons I'd go with the medium size.

It glows a lot, and easy to archer in the gravel. It's really exspensive on here though I would see if it's on sale at your local PetSmart before ordering it here.

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This plant glos really bright cmpared to the other colors the other colors that i have in my tank. its about the only color that does glo bright.

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Wednesday, January 1, 2014

Nootie- Pet Shampoo, 1 Unit 16oz,Sweet Pea & Vanilla

Nootie- Pet Shampoo, 1 Unit 16oz,Sweet Pea & VanillaI just did a review on the daily spray. I brought the shampoo to my groomer and she washed my dog with it. I use the spray in between grooming. my groomer liked it so much, she bought the whole line for her shop.

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