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

Sunday, November 2, 2014

Squeaky Dudes Hang Loose Rubber Dog Toy

Squeaky Dudes Hang Loose Rubber Dog Toy, Medium, assorted  colorThis is my dog's very favorite toy. He's a super destructive chewer that LOVES anything squeaky. I cannot give him any kind of plush/fabric toys period as they're gone in a few minutes. I've never found another toy that he hasn't immediately ripped the squeaker right out of besides the squeaky dude. Granted, he immediately removes the two hands upon receiving it but after that he continues to play with it. The squeaker sort of started to fall in on the first one he had after months and months of use so he's on his second one now. I just cut the hands off of the second one before I even gave it to him so I didn't have to worry about him swallowing pieces. You can't beat the price for how long it lasts.

It's a little big for my dog's mouth. I tied it to a circular pole and she loves to chase after it as it circles around.

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My dogs love to remove the squeakers from toys and are unable to destroy this toy. I have told all of my dog people about this toy.

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Ok, there are very few dog toys that are truly indestructable.

That being said, I do keep one eye on my dog when she is playing with them.

She chewed the thumb off the hand when my other eye was busy. LOL

The thumb did come out in her POOP ! So I can not give a thumbs UP, LOL,

I am better off buying her New balls than a ball with hands . The squeaker

has not come out or been an issue. She does not really want to retrieve with

this toy, just prefers to chew on it because of the small hands on the sides.

So for that reason I give it 2 stars.

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Wednesday, October 15, 2014

Aquatic Life Retrofit Polished Single Lamp Reflector Aquarium Light with Clips, 36-Inch

Aquatic Life Retrofit Polished Single Lamp Reflector Aquarium Light with Clips, 36-InchI used this to build a DIY light fixture for my aquarium with T5HO bulbs. The reflectors work great and get twice as much light into the tank as before. The only issues I had were not with the product itself, but with the lack of availability of T5 end caps that are the appropriate height. I had to use fender washers and stack about 8 of them up to bump out the reflectors so they would be positioned correctly and line up with the end caps. Also, be aware that the reflectors themselves are only 30" long, so the bulbs, being just over 34" long, extend past the reflector a little on each end, however, I don't feel that this interferes much with their effectiveness. I still get more than enough light and it's focused down into the tank with almost no spillage.

Monday, October 13, 2014

Nylabone Happy Time Dog Chews

Nylabone Happy Time Dog Chews, 18-PackThey don't last very long if your looking for that kind of treat. They are firm but break apart fairly easy. They are a great treat for my dog.

Dogs liked these...too quickly. Expensive for the time they spent with them, but they sure liked 'em. Happy time! Yay!

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I should have listened to the other reviews about not lasting very long, but decided to give it a shot. I was looking for an alternative to rawhide for my German Shepard puppy. While he did love these treats a lot (hence 2 Stars) I was amazed at how quickly they vanished. It was literally about 5 seconds for him to eat one before he was staring up at me. Clearly not what I was looking for in a chew.

I was able to partially salvage these treats by putting them into water and making blocks of ice/treat so they would last longer (although this can be messy). I would also highly recommend dried Sweet potatoes and beef/bison tendons to anyone interested in long lasting chew treats and rawhide alternatives.

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My dogs love these and I could no longer find them at Pet Smart where I always go. Was very fortunate to find them here and for sure will buy again.

Jennifer

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Another winner for Nylabone. I give these to my dogs as a special treat and they devour them! AND they are made in the USA!

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Sunday, June 29, 2014

Hydor H2Show Lost Civilization - Left Aztec Pyramid Decoration 12"x7"x2.8"

Hydor H2Show Lost Civilization - Left Aztec Pyramid Decoration 12'x7'x2.8'Very nice. It is packaged so well, you can hardly get it out of the box! Nice resin. hides my intake and air hoses. Wish I could find the right hand one as well.

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Sunday, June 22, 2014

Aqueon 06141 Submersible Pump 3000, 630 GPH

Aqueon 06141 Submersible Pump 3000, 630 GPHI purchased this pump to use as a return for a 90 gal tank. While testing the plumbing, I found the pump has decent flow for a five foot lift. I was pretty happy with that. It was not the quietest pump, but for the money, I wasn't going to complain

The biggest issue with it is the housing. It is cheap plastic and very fragile. I snapped the return fitting clean off the top while securing the last of the plumbing connections.

I guess I'll be looking for a little more durable pump to finally get my tank up and running.

Strong, reliable but noisy.

Had a lot of vibration in my sump with this pump. Would probably not buy again.

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Sunday, June 15, 2014

Como Aquaculture Air Flow Control 3 Way Aquarium Lever Valve Pump

Como Aquaculture Air Flow Control 3 Way Aquarium Lever Valve PumpWorks perfectly for my needs, strong quality construction, a nice weight to it and precise control levers. Two thumbs up!

No complaints here. I prefer metal valves over plastic just because they're more durable. Now that I think about it, I do have some valves with knurled and threaded adjustment knobs, and the ones like this with the levers can be a little touchy and harder to make fine adjustments with, but good over all, no leaks.

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Friday, May 9, 2014

Aqueon Goldfish Granules

Aqueon 06053 Goldfish Granules, 5.8-OunceAs other reviews have indicated, advertising these as "slow-sinking" may lead to some false expectations. My goldfish has been dining on a mix of these, flakes, and the occasional fresh veggie bit since she came home from the pet store, and seems to get pretty excited about these. I'd say she finds them more exciting than flakes, but still less exciting than fresh peas. She doesn't always notice them before they sink, but seems to like to nose around in the gravel a lot during the day for missed bits of food, so I think they all get eaten sooner or later as long as I don't overfeed. I personally prefer them to the flakes because they don't crumble apart in my fingers like those do, so they aren't as messy.

I bought these granules to give my fish a little diversity and they really love it. They are getting so big, i just wish they would make a larger Granule. But it is a good product, not just for Gold Fish, but for bottom feeders too!!

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Amazon has very competitive price comparing to pet stores. My fish likes it and this can be there main dish.

I only hope the pellets would fall a bit slower.

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These are called "slow sinking" granules. If you think rocks float, then perhaps this statement works for you. I don't think it really matters (the fish will eat food from the bottom), but if you're going to advertise that (and ONLY that) on the front of your product, you should probably make sure it's true.

To clarify, these granules do NOT sink slowly. They drop to the bottom immediately.

The granules are smaller than I expected. They are tiny spheres, slightly larger than a mustard seed (perhaps the same size).

The 5.8oz. container seems to be the best size (it's not so tiny as to seem a waste of time, but not so large as to become comical).

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In theory, it would be much easier to feed than flake food, but since the fish wouldn't eat it, that didn't matter.

Thursday, April 3, 2014

Mini Polario 10ML Low Voltage Water Pump - 1500 to 2600 GPH

Mini Polario 10ML Low Voltage Water Pump - 1500 to 2600 GPHWish their new surge pump would get out on the market after telling me for 6 months it would? This is great and although would like more flow it does circulate well with the multi-speed design. Have an old Polario and that has run for YEARS with no problems and is quiet. The design keeps it from getting clogged which is fantastic. This little one seems to do the very same thing.

A++++

Excellent Product, Performance is fantastic.

Pros: Great Wave maker, Silent, Powerful, Very solid mounting magnet

Cons: Wish the cycle of wave maker could be adjustable

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I have had this pump for 4 days. This is a nice little QUIET pump. Yes I can hear a very SLIGHT humming sound as it moves water faster every 5 seconds in alternating directions-just like the product description says. For the reviews that state the pump makes a horrible sound when full speed-yes it does when you have the pump TOO close to the top of your aquarium. This little pump moves A LOT of water as it builds up momentum and if positioned too close to the water line it will suck air into the pump which causes a very unpleasant sound and produces air bubbles in your aquarium, you can see the air being pulled into the tank -a little common sense goes a long way. I have mine hanging from the glass top right in the middle of my 40 gallon breeder reef tank and there is nice water movement and no disturbing noise at all once I lowered it to the proper level in the tank. I still have one of my smaller power heads going since i keep sponges in my reef and they need lots of water flow. . .I will very likely buy another mini polario of the same size because I like the way this pump works, plug it in, position it properly ( in the center of your tank) and forget it. For my tank i wish I had purchased the fastest pump they had-then I would only need the one pump which would be very nice aesthetically. . ..I am very pleased with the water movement , The flow is great, i can see my copepods in the current when i feed my tank, the corals are waving around nicely. The pump did fall into my crushed coral substrate very briefly during routine cleaning and the pump just stopped working. When i took it apart there was the tiniest bit of sand/coral but once I rinsed it out the pump began working just fine again. The pump is compact, at least half the size of a regular power head. I give it 5 stars because the ebb and flow current it creates without having to program anything is awesome. I am a huge fan of the magnet mounting system-there is enough to maintain in a reef aquarium without having to worry about crappy suction cups coming undone, Aesthetically it's the smallest , best working pump I have ever owned.

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I LIKE IT. WORKS GOOD. Wish you can set the flow rates.but other than that a good product. I use it on my tank.

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Friday, March 21, 2014

Zoo Med AquaSun T5-HO Double Light Linear Fluorescent Hood, 36-Inch

Zoo Med AquaSun T5-HO Double Light Linear Fluorescent Hood, 36-InchI have only had the light for a few weeks and it is performing well so far. I was some what disappointed to find only one reflector for the two bulbs instead of one for each bulb. One of the ballasts is making a slight buzzing noise which is moderately irritating. The buzzing ballast will be replaced soon with a good quality Fulham ballast. This fixture is a decent quality product for the money.



I gave it four stars because it does not have separate power cords for the bulbs. Some people like to have Actinic come on first and then the daylight bulbs with timers. Other than this it is great, built well, easy to install. Interesting that they put the on/off buttons on the front, not sure yet if I like this or not.

Bulbs I purchased as seen in the video:

Zoo Med Ocean Sun 10,000K 420 Daylight Bulb T5 High Output 39 Watts, 34-InchZoo Med Coral Sun Actinic 420 Coral Bulb T5 High Output 39 Watts, 34-Inch

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This light is very sleek and professional looking. I like how it hinges so you can lift it and access the tank a little better. It also have a really nice silver reflector backing the inside. Please don't forget to peal off the protective plastic film that's on the water shield or the light won't penetrate the water like it should and could melt. The best part is I saw this exact light fixture in a 30" size at PetCo today for $199.99!!!!!! If you're going to get this light please do yourself a favor and buy it here on Amazon. Even with shipping it's a steal! I would also suggest you to buy your bulbs here on amazon also because I am having a hard time finding the right bulbs at the store around me. I bought a 36" bulb but I guess I got some sizing measurement wrong because its too long. You can buy the bulbs that Amazon suggest you buy or you can go hunting around. Personally I'm going to take the entire light fixture to the store with me to get the right bulbs.

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My husband bought the hood to give extra light for live plants, and to make the fish more visible. This does this well. Right now the 2 hoods on this 125 gallon tank are just placed on the glass, and lifted off for feed and maintenance. The lights do give quite a bit of heat, but it is fall here in Central Wisconsin and we keep our house cool. If the room were this hood would be used is already quite warm, this could be a problem as it heats up the water.

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First light arrived missing one of the side brackets.

Returning the unit could not have been easier.

Second light arrived, looked to be complete, but upon further inspection, it is missing the wire suspension kit.

The unit itself must be attached directly to the aquarium, meaning that you cannot attach it if you're using a hood.

So without the suspension kit, you have to decide if you want the hood or the light.

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Thursday, February 13, 2014

Hagen Nutrafin Max Cichlid Granules, Medium, 19.4-Ounce

Hagen Nutrafin Max Cichlid Granules, Medium, 19.4-OunceWhen I received this item the inner foil was opened most of the way and the lid was partly off. Over half of the product was spilled in the box. I always expect it to take a while for my fish to get used to a food, but I have an Angel Fish that really hasn't warmed up to it. It's been a week and she's just starting to eat. I hope she gets to where she actually likes it, or I'm gonna have to buy something else. Seeing as this was a $20 container, I really don't want to do that.

Update Nov 23, 2012: I'm now happy with this product. It was still a bummer that it came in the condition it did, but my fish seem to like it now. I've been feeding my Angels a different food, but my Jewel Cichlids, Jack Dempseys, and Green Severum seem to really like it.

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Tuesday, February 11, 2014

Lazer Brite Reflective Dog Collar, 12-18-Inches, Skull and Cross Bones

Lazer Brite Reflective Dog Collar, 12-18-Inches, Skull and Cross BonesThis collar is definitely worth the money. It should last a very long time. My only problem is that my dog is pretty small and so it turns out to be a little too wide and too stiff for comfort. I keep the collar loose on him so that it won't constantly rub against him.

Really cool looking collar for my pup. This is the perfect size for my dog, as he is right in between the typical medium/large sizes.

The reflective aspect is pretty good, too.

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I have purchased these collars for my dogs ever since I discovered them a few years ago. The reflective quality is far superior to any other that I have found. My dogs will occasionally bolt the electric fence after dark and, since they are both black, I believe that these collars give them a better chance of not getting hit by a car since they can be seen from quite a distance. The size adjuster does tend to slip a bit over time so I need to keep checking them every few weeks to make sure they're not getting too loose. They are quite durable despite the fact that my two dogs like to chew on each other's collars! I only wish there were a greater variety of colors and patterns available.

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Good buy. Very bright reflective material and easy to snap buckle. Great safety collar. Purchased the leash, too. And.... Manufactured: USA.

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I was disappointed that it was not as reflective as other comments. I walk my dog daily and it just doesnt cut it for me. I bought a little flashing light I attach to this collar to use when we walk at night. The fit is great and it is durable...just not as reflective as I hoped.

Saturday, November 23, 2013

HuggleHounds Be Mine Heart Dog Toy - Mini

HuggleHounds Be Mine Heart Dog Toy - MiniI was very disappointed in this particular toy. While I normally have great luck with all toys purchased here, this one was dirty and I didn't even want to give it to my dog. Makes me rethink buying them...

I bought this one for my 3 year old yorkie who seems to think that every toy should be edible! Most soft or plush toys don't last her more than a couple of days if that long. This seems to be tough enough to last a long time. My only problem with it is it's so tough that she can't poke the heart hard enough to squeak it herself and that causes her to quit playing with it after a few minutes. She knows it squeaks because I can squeeze it hard enough to cause it to squeak, she then excitedly pulls it from me to squeak it herself. It has 3 layers, I wish that this one had only 2 of these thick tough layers so she could squeak it herself. If they ever make one with 2 instead of 3 layers I would buy it. Although the look on her face is priceless when she pushes her nose into it trying to squeak it and can't, (she licks her nose then looks at me wondering why it won't squeak. LOL!)

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Monday, October 7, 2013

Bio Wheel for Emperor 280 and 400, Eclipse

Bio Wheel for Emperor 280 and 400, EclipseI have two of the 400s running in my tank and i mistakening throw away two of these you should never have to replace them, but mistakes happen and these are the originals that came with the filter.

THE PRODUCT ARRIVED IN A SHORT TIME AND WAS JUST AS EXPECTED. IT WORKS GREAT AND FITS THE FILTER VERY WELL

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Arrived on time.exactly fitting to the filter and store around me didn't have them in stock.they were hard to find.easier online purchase.

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I have a Emperor 400 filter and needed the bio wheels for it but pet stores wanted too much. Price was great and shipped quickly. Works perfectly in my filter.

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got it,thank u its what i wanted thats all thank u , why does it tell u to write more then u want?

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Friday, July 5, 2013

Seachem ParaGuard 250ml

Seachem ParaGuard 250mlI get most of my fish through mail order. By the time they get to me they are often starting to show symptoms of any disease they've EVER been exposed to. This helps. I have successfully treated fish with ich, fin rot and body fungus.

You do need to keep the treatments up, though just putting in a dose for one day won't be enough. The directions are to use one capful for every 10 gallons daily. "Repeat as long as required as long as fish show no signs of stress." You can also use this as a preventative dip for new fish (which I highly, HIGHLY recommend) by putting half a capful per gallon of the dip.

The good news is that not only do you not have to take the charcoal out of your filter and you do not have to worry about snails or shrimp, either. I did a heavy series of doses on one tank that had cherry shrimp in it, and not one died or even looked sick.

If you keep fish, you really need to have medications on hand to treat them when something breaks out. Early treatment is key. I keep this and maracyn 2 on hand so I can nip diseases in the bud. Prazipro has a good reputation, too, but I have not tried that.

Maybe there is a better broad spectrum treatment available than ParaGuard, but I have not found it yet. I would definitely like to hear people's feedback if they've found something that works better.

By the way, this is what the bottle says: "ParaGuard is the only fish and filter safe aldehyde based (10% by weight) parasite control product available... contains no formaldehyde or methanol and will not alter pH... employs a blend of aldehydes, malachite green and fish protective polymers... effectively eradicates many ectoparasites (ich, etc) and external fungal/bacterial/viral lesions (eg, fin rot)."

This stuff works great!

Of course it will not work on everything because it is very BROAD SPECTRUM and that is the trade off. For instance, at the advice of my local fish dealer, I used it in conjunction with erythromycin to treat a particular illness. For the record, I also talked to SeaChem tech support, and they say they don't recommend mixing it with most things as unintentional toxic compounds may be created if you don't really know what you are doing.

This product is also really nice in that one doesn't have to take the carbon out of the filter like one has to with most tank medications (the carbon removes them from the water quickly). This is probably my favorite thing about it.

Also keep in mind that the main thrust of this product is parasites and fungus, and the bacteriological and viral infections that can piggy back on them. This product doesn't get inside the fish very quickly or in high concentrations, and so is not a good choice when one needs the fish to ingest the meds (in this case, you should use Seachem's Focus product in conjunction with either their Sulfathiazole, Kanaplex, or Metronidazole (the choice depends on exactly on what is wrong) in this approach, the meds are mixed in with the fish food, and the focus product helps chemically bind the med to the food for maximal ingestion).

And no, I do NOT work for SeaChem I have just had great experiences with a lot of their products! I am a doctoral candidate in hydrology through, so I sorta know my way around these things)

Oh, and in case it is not clear already in the description above, do NOT use this in marine tanks unless they are fish only, don't have a sump, don't have live rock, and don't have a substrate which would hold nitrifying bacteria. This is why they say this product is for freshwater tanks only.

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must have if u have alot of fish does not mess with my ph level ....price is great too. seachem

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I added a few black neons to my tank that came with no visible Ich spots, but within two days every fish in the tank was infected. Ordered this, and lost three fish during the two days of transit time. As soon as I added this the remaining fish stabilized, and within a few more days it was all cleared up!

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I've been using Paraguard to treat Ich. In just 3 days, one fish is completely cured and his bitten fins are starting to heal. Another fish is no longer hiding and has started eating again, the ich is still visible, but getting better. The best things about this product are: 1) it's safe for tetras and scaleless fish, 2) it doesn't change the water color or PH, 3) you don't need to use carbon to 'clean' the medicine out of the tank once the ich is gone. The ich cycle (eggs hatching, etc.) lasts 21 to 27 days, so it's recommended to use the product for 3-4 weeks to be sure all the ich is gone. I highly recommend this product!

-a 30 year freshwater aquarium owner

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