Showing posts with label glass fish tanks. Show all posts
Showing posts with label glass fish tanks. Show all posts

Sunday, November 23, 2014

Marina "Meridian", 64 to 86-Degree Fahrenheit / 18 to 30-Degree Celsius

Marina 'Meridian', 64 to  86-Degree Fahrenheit / 18 to 30-Degree CelsiusI'm not sure why I was thinking that this was going to be a thermometer that was to be placed on the INSIDE of the aquarium. It's basically like a sticker that detects temperature change. Had I actually taken the time to read the product description on this thermometer, I probably wouldn't have spent the $6.50. Although I did receive free 2-day shipping... I probably wouldn't have paid more than $3.50 at a Pet Store or something. The choice is yours.

Thursday, November 6, 2014

API Bio-Chem Zorb Pouch Size 6

API Bio-Chem Zorb Pouch Size 6Bio-chem really keeps my water clean.

Pros:

Amazingly clean water

Simple/easy to use in Filstar filter

Cons:

Hard to tell when it is dead (until your tank gets extra nasty)

Expensive

No multipacks (5pk would be great)

This is an awesome product that u should use along an awesome filter, Rena XP1/2/3/4 filters are the best on fish/turtles tank maintenance.

They help u keep it clean and healthy to your pets.

The Api Bio-Chem Zorb will do as product describes.

Cons? really its hard to tell when its death, but the box already says 2 months, for me 1 bag on a 120gl tank with 16goldfishes, the bag last long about 2-3 months.

Ill recommend this and other Rena products.

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I have been using this for 5 years and it keep my 75 gallon tank clean. I use it along with ammonia remover.

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Always happy with API products. I'm a big fan of carbon filter, buy my 2 Filstar XP L's have worked flawlessly with Bio-Chem Zorb.

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It does its job for a month, then should be replaced of left inside a couple extra months if you have room for more bio filter.

Rite size for the Filstar XP4.

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Tuesday, October 14, 2014

Petco LED Bubbling Volcano Aquatic Ornament

Petco LED Bubbling Volcano Aquatic OrnamentThe volcano itself looks great and when the lights and bubbles are coming out the top it becomes a great focal point in an aquarium. The problem I ran into was after about 2 weeks in the tank, the LED lights began to dull pretty bad. The first few days the LEDs would light up the tank at night and add some additional light to the room. After the second week, you couldn't even tell that there were lights inside the volcano unless you looked in directly from above. Perhaps keeping the lights on a timer could help keep them from wearing out? It still looks good with the bubbles coming from the top, just a little disappointing that the lights had to dull so quickly.

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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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Friday, September 26, 2014

Aquarium Products Freshwater Biozyme

Aquarium Products Freshwater BiozymeThis stuff is great. Iv used it to cycle my 55, 20 and 36 gallon fish tanks. It takes a few days to cycle it.

I suggest you put this stuff onto your filter pad. I put it on the bottom of the foam and carbon inserts on the aquaclear filters. Putting it on the bottom will cause bacteria to grow a lot easier.

Also this is a water conditioner so when adding new water you can add this stuff to the tank and it will take care of chlorine and metals in the water.

This stuff will float around in your tank until your filter pushes it under, but if you soak it in a cup it will sink immediately, which I recommend doing.

Upon buying this I was under the impression that it was for saltwater and freshwater so I was disappointed when it came in and was only for freshwater (my mistake). As for actually making a difference in my tanks I would have no clue. My saltwater tank cycled in one week and one day so I would say that it must have done something right.

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I'm not sure if this product actually works or not as far as helping to establish your beneficial bacterial colony. The "bacteria" is mixed in with bran flakes and floats around on the water surface. Really messy in a small aquarium. Might be okay for a pond or outside water garden with fish.

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I've reviewed few things on here and it's usually good, but I feel as if I should warn you about this product...

I set up my freshwater, planted tank a few weeks ago. I decided to splurge on a Fluval 306 canister filer, which is INCREDIBLY quitet compared to my old HOB filter. Who doesn't want to speed-up the bio process? Not I!! So, I went to my LFS (no, I didn't buy it from a vendor or site), BUT...my happy (non-fish) tank water went from clear, to having some sort of white scum on the surface after adding this product. I had followed the directions and thought to myself that it'll clear up in a day or two.

Nope! It stayed and stayed and stayed. Hmm... a week into my trying to "pre" cycle my tank was meeting with misery, so I figured I'd throw a few Otos in (I always start my tanks with cleaners) to add some ammonia to the mix and get everything in order. The beneficial bacteria doesn't really take root till they have some sh*t (ammonia)to feed on. No change...

So, after doing extensive reading and research, I found out that this is something seen with a mass influx of proteins and lack of surface agitation. Long story short, I adjusted the outflow nozzle to stir up the surface water and...WOW!!! It sucks, but my tank looks like I just churned up the "mulm" from the gravel after months of not cleaning it. I'm psyched watching the intake suck up the crap that's been sitting up top get sucked into my tank's intake!

45 minutes later, the surface water in my tank of clean. One of my Otos looked at me and winked, so I know it's all good under da' hood.

~Billy

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If you need a product to help you jumpstart the biological filtration in your aquarium, this is the stuff. Unlike other, liquid based products, this never goes bad so it it guaranteed to do the job. I've been using it for 25 years with nothing but good results, there's nothing else out there that works as good as Biozyme, period.

Thursday, September 18, 2014

9092 24" x 60" Fish Tank Background 2 Sided Blue Sea/Black Deep Sea

9092 24' x 60' Fish Tank Background 2 Sided Blue Sea/Black Deep SeaThe item arrived in the estimated amount of time and was a great value. There were a couple of creases in the roll when it arrived, but the product looked fine once it was applied.

Nothing more than what you expect. Would be nice if there were lines for different dimensions to cut by. That was the hard part.

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the background wen on nicely and looks great makes my tank look sooo much better for a very affordable price

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I needed a background for my 46 gallon bowfront. It was a bizzare measurement to fit and this was the best price and closest fit.

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Monday, July 21, 2014

JW Pet Company Accuair 3-Way Aquarium Gang Valve

JW Pet Company Accuair 3-Way Aquarium Gang ValveI was attracted to the unusual "syringe" design. However, when I received them, they seem big for my 15 gallon tank. What I didn't see from the description picture was the big (unnecessary)hinge/clamp behind the packaging. The "big" size and the yellow knobs really draws undesired attention. The overall quality is good and it offers easy precise air control.

Pro: Highly functional and precise controls, good quality

Con: Unnecessarily big, yellow gets unwanted attention

I got the product in a timely manner, im using for my betta tank and my two goldfish tanks. Its great because I can run multiple air lines at once

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It's wonderful to be able to control the air flow, and works great....well made too and clamps nicely to the aquarium. We have a clam that opens when air bubbles fill the shell, and it was perfect for regulating the air, and regulating the airstones for the undergravel filter. Watching the bubbles is as good as watching the fish!

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This item works fine an no problems at all. It is larger than I think most people will expect. That and the fact of the bright yellow color makes it a little unsightly. I use them in my fry tanks and shrimp hatcheries in the garage so I really don't care. However if this will be visible in your den or living room you may want to find something a little smaller and less conspicuous. Besides for that it is quality and works well

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Saturday, July 12, 2014

CC CAVE #1207

CC CAVE #1207This was smaller than I expected. That's my fault, because I should have read better. Also, the color that is in the picture is not what I got at all. That was one of the reasons I chose this for my lizard tank. It is a grey stone color. Not the orange desert rock color that I saw in the picture. Oh well. Other than that, it is what it says it is. Just make sure you check the dimensions before you buy it.

As a previous reviewer said, the color of this product is GRAY, not a desert-colored rock. However, my daughter still wanted it and was happy with it. Just want to make sure others know -or the company selling this should make the product description/photo more clear.

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Thursday, July 10, 2014

Tetra Usa ATS77878 Whisper Repair Kit for 60 and 100 Air Pump

Tetra Usa ATS77878 Whisper Repair Kit for 60 and 100 Air PumpThe repair parts were exactly what I needed. Quick shipment helped me get my air pump working in no time.

Eventually, if you take care of your aquariums & fish, you'll have to either rebuild or replace the all important air pumps. Replacing them can get expensive when dealing with the higher capacity pumps used on the 50 to 100 gallon tanks. Fortunately, if you chose to use the Tetra dome style air pumps, there are these excellent kits Tetra sells for rebuilding their pumps.

The rebuilding process is not complicated. If you can tell which end of a small phillips/cross point screwdriver fits your hand then you can probably handle this task easily in a few minutes. After un-plugging the power and disconnecting the air hoses, simply unscrew the four case screws recessed into the base of the pump. Gently separate the top from the base. Pull out the old parts. They're pressed into place and will slide out with gentle tugging. Pay attention to the relative arrangement of the openings on the back plates of the old assemblies: the new assemblies will need to be oriented tha same way. Carefully slide in the new assemblies while being careful with the O-rings to ensure they seat in their grooves correctly.

The kits come with a new air filter pad, and I highly recommend replacing the old one at this time. Simply pull out the old one installed in the bottom of the pump housing and press in the new one that came in the kit.

Reassemble the top & bottom housing halves, attach the air hoses and plug the power back in. You now should have essentially a new pump thanks to these high quality little kits, and you will have realized a considerable savings compared to replacing the pumps with new units.

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Bought a Tetra Whisper air pump 100 and with in 6 months the diaphragms tore and needed to be replaced. No pet shop carried the replacement parts for it so I had to buy a second one. Well long behold the second pumps diaphragms tore also. Not only is finding the diaphragms in a store around your home impossible but you can't just buy the rubber diaphragm. So instead of the part costing $3 $4 it will now cost at least $10 $13 because you have to buy the whole arm that goes with it! I will never buy another Whisper air pump again!

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Very easy to replace. Just make sure to line up and watch the rubber rings while slipping everything into place. The air pump now works great ! Very quiet.

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It was easy to remove the old hardware. New parts went in easy. Air Pump is now back to pumping full blast.

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Tuesday, June 24, 2014

Aquarius Aq25000 Aquarius 2-1/2 Corner Tank 2-1/2-Gallon Aquarium Kit

Aquarius Aq25000 Aquarius 2-1/2 Corner Tank 2-1/2-Gallon Aquarium KitI have a version of this tank and there is no need to cut a space in the hood to accomodate a filter; as the description says, it's an internal filter, not a traditional HOB (hang on back) filter. My filter is slightly different than the one pictured, but internal filters generally have suction cups on the back to attach the filter inside the tank, directly to the back side works best with mine. Hope this helps.

Overall the tank quality is nice. The hood is ok but fits cheaply upon the top of the tank (kinda loose and slightly warped, which could correct itself over time I suppose). My major complaint however is that the description put the height at 11.2". I have 12" clearance in the place where I want it and with the hood the height is actually 13"... not 11.2. I thought this measurement must be for the tank alone w/o the hood, but nope... the tank is 10.5. So anyhow, either I return it or find a new spot. Also thought it was misleading to call it a "corner" tank which to me implies that the point of it will fit into a corner leaving a flat front to admire your fish...no... the flat side goes against the wall or corner and you view the fish through the pointy end of the triangle if you can imagine what I mean. My last complaint is that there is no instruction on how to adapt the hood to allow the filter... no one else seems to have complained about this so perhaps we were just missing some instructions. It is our first tank so maybe we just don't have the basic knowledge needed to fit the filter on? I don't know. I looks like you actually have to get a small saw out and cut a back portion of the hood open so that the filter can hang from the back. Otherwise, the hood definitely won't fit snug. I think I'm talking myself out of this tank as I type this... the hunt continues!

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My fish loves this tank and it was at a reasonable price. Came quickly with everything to get my tank up and running. Except for plant and rock. But I had that already.

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Great tank, love the LED lighting and my son's betta fish is very happy with the tank as well! Great price, fast shipping Thank You!

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I bought this tank for my daughter's gold fish. I was tired of cleaning out the fishbowl all the time so it was time to upgrade to something with a filter.

The tank is big enough for two fish. Maybe three if you push it. Be advised, though, that the filter is probably a little over-powered for this size of tank and creates quite a strong current for the fish to work through to get around. I've started unplugging the filter while I sleep so they can get a break from the current for a while.

My daughter thinks the LED light setup is pretty neat. There are many different color settings to choose from constant color/alternating colors, etc.

I'm not sorry I bought this thing and I'ts not bad for what I spent on it.

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Saturday, May 17, 2014

Exotic Environments Sunken Treasure Chest Aquarium Ornament

Exotic Environments Sunken Treasure Chest Aquarium Ornaments, Large, 7-1/2-Inch by 5-1/2-Inch by 7-InchI purchased this ornament (the small size) to fit in the corner of my 20 gallon tank. It is so cute and it's not all that small. it really enhances the look of my Pirate themed tank. this is very colorful and the leaves are not sharp, which was a concern of mine before ordering it. I would highly recommend this.

I used this as a center piece in a 3.5 gallon tank I have. It is beautiful and the leaves are not sharp at all. My Betta loves to swim through the chest's hole. Great buy! Fast shipping!

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This is a beautiful addition to my 10 gallon aquarium. I use it as a corner piece, looks a lot bigger once it's in there, very nice.

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I bought this for my 29 gallon aquarium and it adds good decor to it. It can also be used as a bubbler it seems to match the colors of my gravel and background good and the fish don't mind it either.

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this is nice for my pirate aquarium..i use this along with the rest of my pirate themed characters ...thank you.

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Sunday, April 27, 2014

Acurel LLC African Cichlid Salt, Aquarium and Pond Water Treatment, 1-Pound

Acurel LLC African Cichlid Salt, Aquarium and Pond Water Treatment, 1-Poundthat this isnt much use for me but my fish seem to be really happy and content so I believe it doesnt harm anything to have this for your pet fish.

This is one of the key things you can add to your aquarium water if you have an African Cichlid tank. The fish seem to be happier with its addition.

Doesn't affect larger plants not sure on the smaller ones like dwarf grass etc.

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Tuesday, March 18, 2014

Finnex Fugeray-R Ultra Slim Aquarium LED Light Fixture

Finnex Fugeray-R Ultra Slim Aquarium LED Light FixturePerfect for a 10-gallon or smaller tank. I use it for a five gallon that has moss and dwarf hairgrass, and it does its job well. Love the red accents, too.

Received this light yesterday for my 12 by 12 planted cube. I agree with other reviewer that this light would be sufficient for up to a 10 gallon tank. Build quality is strong. Light output/color is very nice and at around 40 bucks, I'd give it an early strong buy rating. I will update once I actually see some growth results.

I have posted pics of red only and both white/red lighting above.

Cheers!

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Tuesday, February 4, 2014

Lee`s Aquarium Tank Divider 10gal

Lee`s Aquarium Tank Divider 10galI bought this divider after my original (homemade) one broke and my two male bettas fought. My divider was made from those report cover binders much like what is in this product. The good thing about it though is that on the sides it is reinforced so the divider doesn't slip or have to be held up by gravel.

The screen that comes with this is really flimsy and not suitable for two male bettas, as it was clear and they could see each other well. I took the plastic canvas (purchased at a craft store) from my original divider and set it up with that instead. Works really well!

We had this product for less than a year before I noticed that fish were somehow breaching the screen. Further inspection revealed a huge gaping hole in the screen. When I removed the divider, the screen had tear marks and holes all over it, despite the fact that it had never been touched since being installed.

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This item fits perfectly in my ten gallon tank. It completely prevents the big fish from hurting the babies. Previously, I had a little fish fry cage within the tank, but that restricted the area that the babies could swim in. I also couldn't see my pets well, as the cage obstructed my view. Now the small fish have plenty of room to swim around and grow, and I can watch and enjoy them.

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Great shipping easy to put togethrer and everything I expected. Works real great to separate the fish that I needed to be apart.

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This tank divider is comprised of 4 slotted strips of plastic, one plastic divider and 2 hooks. The dividers that go along the sides of the tank are more substantial than the ones that go across the top and bottom. The plastic divider is thin and flexible full of tiny holes to allow water circulation, and easily trimmed to fit your particular aquarium. My 10 gallon aquarium is a pretty standard rectangle, and this divider still needed a half inch trimmed off in order to fit correctly.

I am using this divider to separate two bettas. They can clearly see each other through it. But they are small fish and can't do much to get at each other. I could see where a larger fish could, were he so inclined, swim at the divider with enough force (and I don't think it would take too much force) to push it out of the slots and free himself. The photo on the box shows a larger fish. I believe that fish could easily overcome this barrier if it tried.

The hooks that are holding it at the top are the same weight as a heavy duty paper clip. My least favorite thing about his divider is that the clips extend over the edge of the aquarium in the front and back. In the back the clip exits the lid through the same hole as my tank filter. In the front, the lid no longer sits flush because there is a wire clip sticking out of the middle of the tank. That's pretty lame.

However, what it comes down to is that it is effective (for my fish), to stays upright and doesn't move or fall over, and so far shows no sign of failing (it's been only a week).

Friday, January 10, 2014

Jardin Tree Style Plastic Fish Tank Ornament Aquarium Plant, Blue

Jardin Tree Style Plastic Fish Tank Ornament Aquarium Plant, BlueWhen I received this product it was very compacted and not fluffy. You have to fluff it up like a fake Christmas tree, then it can get really poofy or what ever you want. The one that I received was not as blue as I would have preferred(or as shown in picture) Also the blue that was used was not quite as bright enough for what I expected it to be. It was about 50% blue and 50% white, which kind of through off how I wanted my tank to look having it look like a tree is cool, and the little green shrubs at the bottom of it area a nice touch. It looks good covered in gravel. The bottom stand is a weight so the little blue tree doesn't float away. If it was bluer I would buy this again. I will add a few pictures of it too.

Beautiful! I am very pleased. I didnt expect it to be that big. And it just wow' s my fish tank. Buy it, u will be amazed. more beautiful than the pic.

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Thursday, December 19, 2013

Pet Feedster- Automatic Pet Feeder

Pet Feedster- Automatic Pet FeederBefore I begin, this device has been functioning wonderfully for my cat for several months. Our cat went from waking us up earlier and earlier every morning to feed to never bothering us about scheduled meals at all. He will still want a snack now and then when we are in the kitchen, which is fine. He's not waking us up. He even seems more secure and less obsessed with what we are eating at dinner time. All in all, a well fed, slim, and happy cat. We've been able to very accurately control his portions and have programmed the device to feed the cat full servings once per day with snacks at six hour intervals. We left the house for five days over the holidays, and the cat didn't starve. A friend stopped by to play with him every night and he was fed and happy each night.

All in all, this product works.

What could be improved:

* the programming interface is oddly placed. i have to get down on the floor to program it.

* the scheduler is, in a word, obtuse. it's the first piece of electronic hardware that really really required the manual to program.

* my cat's paw can very easily fit right up the front chute, and with enough effort, coax a single pellet of kibble to pop out. I never really thought too much about it considering it takes easily a minute for him to treat himself, but then his paw actually broke off a piece of plastic below the auger. the device continued to work for about six months after that part got knocked out, but if my cat can break this thing, it needs to be made of tougher stuff.

* the auger, or "flex feeder" as they call it, is made from the same plastic as the shell of the device. After less than a year of use, it has cracked, will occasionally (once/week?) disengage from the motor effectively disabling the whole unit, and needs replacement. this single part should be made of aluminum or a stronger plastic.

* there is ZERO indication if food was actually delivered or not. with the last two items I listed, I don't feel comfortable leaving the cat alone for more than a day with only the device to feed the cat. a simple sensor in the chute can detect anything passing by, and when tripped, some indicator could verify that food came out! of couse, with my cat's paw reaching up in there, the cat could trip that up to.

As for the replacement part, I have contacted them twice in two months, and after they requested my purchase information stopped returning my emails. from what I know about business, they are probably selling too many units to keep up and think they can afford a few bad customer service stories. I'm publishing mine. They need to either hire full time customer service (perhaps they have), or have a clear way of ordering replacement parts for their customers.

You will pay a premium price for this unit, but you get all the best features in it with less worry than other types.

I am rewriting an earlier review that I had of this, in part due to great service from the company when I had a problem with my unit. They fixed in quickly and with a great deal of grace, so they deserve a better review.

After having used other cat feeders, I purchased this one to avoid some of the other problems I had. Namely, that a smart cat (and I have two) can either learn how to steal from a feeder or how to assault it to the point where it becomes useless. My last feeder required a lot of duct tape and books to weigh it down.

For the most part, this model solves that problem. It is solidly built, looking like a speaker cabinet. It cannot be knocked over (by my cats anyway) and the lid and tank are seriously secured--in another model, the cat knocked over the tank bowl and spilled food.

Whether designed on purpose or not, the back of the unit bows in, so you can park it in front of the plug without the latter being seen. It has battery back up, so if you go out of town and lose your electricity, your cat doesn't starve. The set up instructions are comparable to others, which means not totally intuitive. It will take a few tries to tweak the food supply and not underor overfeed.

This model works better than others and is more reliable. That being said, it does have a couple flaws that should be worked out in subsequent models. For instance,

* The augur is very prickly. If not installed absolutely correctly, it will jam. The jamming is also related to the next issue. There's a slider at the top of the augur that is supposed to be set to the food size you use. It's made of flexible plastic, which contribute to problems (see below) when it bends or gets twisted

* Small animals can filch food. My cats were very quick to figure out that a paw up the chute works very well (which is wider than a cat's paw--why not fix that?). I suspect that my first augur broke from all the theft attempts. The company fixed this with a 90-degree angle spout cover that you can add over the chute. That does make it theft proof, as my kitties found out quickly. So quickly that they quit molesting the unit in their spare time. I recommend that the spout cover be included in all future models. When the company sent me this cover, it bought them a lot of good will.

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I just got this feeder and went through a lot of frustration getting it set up. To me, it made sense to program the unit by battery power before plugging it in and adding water in the base and food in the dispenser. That way, I reasoned, I could lie the unit face up making it easier to see the display for programing. As I eventually discovered, the manufacturer must intend for the settings to be made ONLY with the AC plugged in, which means that you have to either set the unit up high or bend very low to see the display.

When I attempted to program the time setting by battery, it did not behave as described in the directions. Rather than blinking time digits, I got blank dashes which returned back to the zero setting. After multiple tries and plugging in the AC connection, I finally got the blinking digits to enable setting the time. Then I set a sample feeding to test the machine, but then the display light stopped working. I finally solved all of these problems by removing the batteries and entering the settings with only the AC plugged in. Then I re-installed the batteries for back-up.

My other frustration came from the fact that the manufacturer makes no attempt to explain HOW the quantity of food is determined is it by measurement, by number of pieces, etc.????? You must choose a numerical value, but have no idea what that value means. By trial and error, I figured out the setting 06 will dispense about a half cup of my cat's dry food, which is just less than 1/4 inch in diameter, using the absolute smallest setting inside on the dispensing mechanism.

I'm happy so far with the unit's performance, but I really feel that the manufacturer could dramatically improve the set-up instructions by addressing these two issues in the included manual and on the FAQs on their website, particularly given the price of the system.

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The vet recommended an automatic feeder since our tomcat was getting a little demanding for food. He was gaining weight, so we could not have food freely available for him. If we passed his food container without feeding him, he would sometimes try to strike out at us to get our attention and we would end up getting scratched at times.

So the automatic Feedster seemed the right answer. We like the non-jamming system; we like the fact that you can measure and program the kibble output; we like the battery backup; we also like the large food hopper.

We don't like the difficulty of having the programming buttons and display on the front. It would be easier to program if it were on the top of the unit since it sits on the floor. Our cat has found a way to stick his paw up the chute and chase down stray kibble for a snack. We didn't think that stray pieces would stick in the chute with this unit, but the cat has done it several times. We also think the price is very, very expensive! We have used the Feedster for about one month now.

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We've gone through two other cat feeders in the past few years, and so far I'm very optimistic about this one! Only been a couple of weeks, but the timer is much easier than any of the others. Glad that I don't have to buy an AC Adapter separately like some other products, although this does have the ability to run on batteries as well (and I have batteries installed as a back-up). We've had issues in the past because our cat food kibble is small, and it inevitably causes whatever feeding mechanism we had (auger and flip-style units previously) to jam. It is still early days, but so far it is working wonderfully! Will try to update again once we've owned for a year or longer!

Saturday, November 23, 2013

Aquatop PF40-UV Hang-On Filter with UV Sterilization

Aquatop PF40-UV Hang-On Filter with UV SterilizationBought this Aquatop filter through Amazon. Product description indicates that the UV bulb comes with the filter (as does the packaging). The product I received did not have a UV bulb. Grrrr. Yes, Carbon pellets are strewn everywhere in box due to the shipping process. Had to spend another $12 bucks to purchase another UV bulb. I will update this review once the bulb arrives and I begin to use the filter.

I was originally going to purchase a uv sterilizer only unit. That is, until I saw the AquaTop hob/uv sterilizer. At present AquaTop is the only company in the world that manufactures a line of hob/uv sterilizers.

I purchased a PF25UV for one of my aquariums and it did such an excellent job, that I have since purchased a PF40UV and a PF15UV for two other planted aquariums.

These filters work quite well at keeping the water crystal clear. However, if you want biological filtration, you should keep an additional filter on your aquarium such as a canister.

Like some of the other people who commented here, my PF40UV came with the carbon bag open and carbon pieces scattered all over the box.

The chassis also had a scratch at the back of it, however, not deep enough to penetrate through the filter chassis.

These filters are not inexpensive for an hob. However, when one considers the price of a stand alone uv sterilizer of moderate quality, which also requires a power head, these filters are a bargain especially since the uv sterilizer feature isn't hype it really does work.

And the hob/uv sterilizer offers portability as well, so that you can move it from one of your aquariums to another.

Highly recommended.

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I received this unit with a broken light bulb, broken filter(pieces were all over the place) and the housing had a large crack. This is definitely a low quality filter. I would not recommend this product. I'm going to cut my losses by returning it and purchasing from a better brand.

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Does a nice job as a regular filter, but the uv part is awesome cleared the algae in my tank in a day great buy needs to be set on the right angle or some of the water just pours out the intake portion hence 4 stars

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Try to call aquatop to replace bad motor never get help. Do not buy this filter you will never find motor to replace.

Tuesday, October 8, 2013

Como Siphon Vacuum Cleaner Water Pump for Aquarium Fish Tank Pool

Como Siphon Vacuum Cleaner Water Pump for Aquarium Fish Tank PoolI guess you get what you pay for. I bought it for my 3 gallon tank and the end cap on it is just too big for that size tank. Plus it isnt long enough, so I have to prop the bucket for drainage on a chair so it will reach. Plus it is very stiff and it pretty much tries to stay in the bent position that it shows in the picture.

Thursday, September 26, 2013

Vortex Diatom Powder 5 lb. Box

Vortex Diatom Powder 5 lb. BoxAs the other reviewers have indicated, you won't believe what a difference this makes. You think your water is crystal clear, even looking through your tank lengthwise, but after running your water through the Vortex filter with the diatom powder for an hour or two, you'll realize it wasn't that clear. I've used this for many years in both freshwater and saltwater. I think a Vortex filter is one of the best keep secretes in the hobby....I don't understand why more people don't know about it. Normal filters filter down to about 200 sometimes 100 microns....this filters down to 1 micron. Very inexpensive and extremely effective. I recommend you get the thing Vortex sells to get the siphoning started; you don't want to breath this stuff. Pool companies sell diatom powder for much cheaper but I've been told it contains chlorine. I tried the food grade diatom powder sold on Amazon that costs far less but it did not work; it reduced flow to a trickle.

Diatomaceous Earth or DE is the only filter media that can filter out pathogens as small as one micron. This means it can even remove parasites such as ich without havin to use chemicals. A Diatom is a fossilized micro organism from millions of years ago. These tiny fossils are pulverized into an extremely fine powder. When the powder attaches itself to the filter bag inside of a Vortex Diatom filter it creates such a fine strain that any particulate matter down to one micron in size is removed.

This is why water that has been filtered with DE looks so amazingly crystal clear and pristine.

In fact, if you turn off your aeration it looks exactly like your fish are suspended in mid air. The water is that crystal. DE can remove algae blooms, murky water and hazy water from new tank syndrome all in a few hours using a Vortex Diatom Filter.

It's important to note that these filters are desinged to be used as a part of your aquarium maintenance regime. Or when you simply want your tanks to look perfectly clear.

I've used a Diatom Filter for 35 years they haven't changed much since 1972. They're a bit cumbersome to set up and break down.

But the results are well worth the minimal effort.

Another use for DE is it makes one the most effective and safe flea repellents for dogs and cats. We treat our Bulldogs with DE and it works just as well if not better then using any of the dangerous chemicals and pesticides. This is a great deal on 5 pounds of top quality DE and you can never go wrong buying from this seller they're one the best, most professional sellers of Aquarium goods on the planet on and off Amazon.

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They say this filter media with the Diatom filter will polish the water. WOW!!! What a job it does. I have 5 tanks at home. I leave it in each tank for 2 hours. Incredible product, and surprisingly inexpensive. I would reccomend to anyone with a fish tank!

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Diatom powder works! PERIOD. I've been working with aquariums for over 30 years and if you want the absolute cleanest aquarium ever run this once and awhile with your Diatom filter. I swear by it and I'm not a paid spokesman for Diatom products of any kind. Your water will SPARKLE!!!

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Nice to be able to find this online.. they don't carry it at the stores near me any longer. Great stuff.

Sunday, September 22, 2013

Loving Pets Black Label Collection Layton Diner for Dogs, Matte Black

Loving Pets Black Label Collection Layton Diner for Dogs, 2-Quart, Matte BlackWhen I received this and was unwrapping it I kept wondering why the tape holding the bowls to the frame was covered in dirt. As I got further into undoing the packaging I realized it wasn't dirt; it was the black paint from the frame! This had obviously been sitting somewhere for a very long time--the tape holding the bowls on was impossible to get off the bowls and it had lifted the paint from the frame to reveal heavy rusting. Every joint of the frame was chipping, showing rust underneath. This is the first time I've purchased something from Amazon that was of poor quality, and I honestly couldn't believe someone thought it was anything but fraudulent to sell this old and falling apart item. Very disappointed.

The only bad thing i had with it is that it is a little off balance, but so is my floors! It is super stylish and my cats drink from it along with the dog. haha

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Took a while longer than expected to arrive. The black holder has paint chips and what looks like rust or corrosion resulting in black flaking paint chips. I will just fix myself rather than deal with taking back as I had to drive out of town to pick it up. The entire unit is smaller than I thought, which is ok but just expected slightly larger. The bowls are great and there was a sticker saying rust and stain resistant so that's the main point. It wasn't too bad of a purchase, the structure itself is in tact so evertyhing else is cosmetic.

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If you have a small dogs this is perfect. The metal holder is very sturdy. I love this product and suggest it to anyone!

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