JW Pet Company Cataction Rattle Ball, Cat Toy

Our cats were scared of this, maybe yours won't be. They all seem to have their own personalities. I thought our cats would love it.

I liked this cat toy, but my cat wasn't really interested in it, my dog ended up eating it. I would not buy this

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Coastal Pet 46341 ODH12 Lazer Brite Reflective Adjustable Dog Collar, Adjusts from 8-12-Inch and 3/

We have 5 small dogs and work with dog rescue. These are the best collars. We live in the country with a big fenced yard, and the added visibility of the collar is perfect for us. I would guess it could work nicely for walking on city streets as well and I'd buy the harnesses to go with them. We've bought the small and the medium sized collar. The narrower small collar does get lost in long hair a bit, but they are still perfect!

Aqua-Glo Fluorescent Aquarium Bulb

Arrived quickly & works as described. My Aquatic plants & fish like it! It DOES NOT put off the yellow cast that some brands do. Very nice!

I've now had 2 in a row of these go bad .. first one failed after no less than 30 minutes .. its replacement only lasted 24 hours. I had one of the same brand before that lasted for 1.5 years (if not more).

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Received the bulb very quickly but was disappointed to find that it didn't work and it had to be returned. Ended switching to LED light, really like it.

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This light is a bargain for the price! The tank is lit up very well! I would order again when i need one!

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Work great and bright and it gave a lot of light for my school of fish and my plant are glowing.

Finnex 200-Watt Hang-On Digital Controller Aquarium Heater, Titanium Tube, 60 to 80-Gallon

I installed this item in my aquarium right away. It warmed the water in our 55 gallon tank fairly quickly. I was impressed.

Pros:

Visual appeal Thermometer/heater unit anyway.

Temperature is easy to read.

Heats quickly.

Keeps water temperature constant.

Cons:

Thermostat looks cheap and is hard to hide because its attached so closely to the the unit that you need to keep it close.

Programing the temperature settings is more difficult than most units.

Suction cups that hold the thermometer/heater unit are poorly made causing them to constantly lose their grip. I am continuously having to replace the suction cups to the inside of the tank.

Over all the unit works as I need it to. I have a 55 gallon tank and it has no problem keeping the water at the required temperature. I purchased this unit in January and have had it now for a little over 3 months. If I have any issues I will let you know.

Finnex used to be a top brand with heaters that worked for years and years. Now the warranty only cover 180 days because if it lasts much longer you are on borrowed time.

Time to find a new brand for me. These are far too expensive to be disposable.

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Como Aquarium Artificial Plastic Green Leaf Pink Lotus Flower Plants

I personally did not like this plant. First of all it is silk and did NOT know that. I dont think it mentioned that.

Also it does not look real. It looks better in a photo then in person. THe leaves are nice and it has fake water drops on it

and that is pretty. But I am sure someone will like it even though I did not.

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

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

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Aqueon Evolve 2 LED Aquarium Kit, 2 gallons

I own the 2 gallon model of this aquarium which comes (as of this review) in 2, 4 and 8 gallon models. I can only speak towards the 2 gallon version, though it seems reasonable to expect that all three equally share the same pros and cons.

Overall this is a nice tank. Complete with power filter, LED lighting with daylight and moonlight modes and lids (one for the back filter section and one for the overall front aquarium section).

THE LED LIGHT

Is pretty nice. The daylight mode is very bright, impressively so. It shows every ripple of water producing that often sought after dancing affect. Even the moonlight mode is bright enough to produce this affect, yet not so bright as to be mistaken for anything but moonlighting.

THE FILTER

I personally do not like cartridge filtration that I must replace often. Instead I put a small bag of "bio-max" (the AquaClear 20 version) in the filter section with two sponges (also AquaClear 20 version) for the filtration. It does come with a nano sized version of the standard Aqueon filter cartridge, which works really well, I just prefer the former setup. The filter area also has plenty of room for a nano aquarium heater to be put out of sight! Big plus, IMHO, as heaters tend to be an eye-sore, especially in such a small tank as this one (2 gallons).

The pump on mine was not attached to the output nozzle new from the box. The easiest way to get the pump up and out to attach everything correctly will be by pulling on the power cord. Please note that the bottom of the pump has suction cups, and when you put it back down in, it will stick. Sometimes when pulling it back out the suction cups will come off. A very small fish net will easily fish them out, and they are easy to snap back on the pump itself. The pump has a good bit of power for such a small tank as this (2 gallons), but I discovered that the pump is adjustable! There is a circular slider on the side of the pump which will cut the flow down greatly, perfect for a Betta. I've got mine set to the most minimum output.

THE AQUARIUM

Is nicely done, elegant and light-weight. The aquarium is acrylic so one must use all the same cautions and maintenance as any other acrylic aquarium.

THE LIDS

Now this is where I wonder what they were thinking. The lids just don't seem to fit right. They DO fit, and work, but they just aren't right. They are a little too wide and don't seem to be deep enough. I'll try and upload pictures. Nevertheless, they are not cheap feeling. I don't think I'm being picky here, they just need minor adjustments to be perfect. This is not a deal breaker though, and I think most people won't even use the main front lid, but the back only.

I hope that this review is helpful, and I would highly recommend this tank.

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UPDATE

After having this tank for a while now, I did decide, since my original review above, to perform a modification to the flow as I now believe the flow is a little strong for a betta. I simply drilled holes in the small tube that runs from the pump to the outlet, thereby decreasing the water flow a good bit more, and my betta seem happier. He did alright before, but with the reduced flow he is out and about more. I put a good bit of holes in the tube to really reduce the flow for the better. If your betta seems bothered by the flow, then drill the holes! I didn't even use a drill, just a drill bit in a screwdriver by hand, easy. Be sure to wash the tube to remove small particles before putting it back in the tank.

I bought this tank a little over a month ago from the Petco I actually work at. A co-worker of mine told me she was going to setup a SW pico-tank and I told her she was crazy. Well, she quickly convinced me to do the same. Let me tell you, I have no regrets.

I examined all the different size tanks before my purchase and found that all three sizes had the same size lighting arrangements. Wanting to keep corals, I knew I wanted the most wattage per gallon. The tank's actual volume appears to be only 1.7 gallons and, as mentioned in other reviews, the flow is quite strong even at the pump's lowest setting. Because it's so small, working in it can be difficult. Arranging my live rock was a chore ensuring not to scratch the acrylic. I feel the tank design could easily be achieved with glass as well. Filtration is adequate and flexible. I placed some biological media in the bottom of the reservoir in addition to the cartridge designed for the tank. Back to the LED lighting, it has kept my Duncan, Zoanth, and Ricordea in great shape and the blue moonlights really bring out their fluorescence. The lid could fit a little better but it works; though, water evaporates from this thing like crazy. They sell a heater marketed for this aquarium separately but any small, low wattage heater will suffice.

In summary, this is a great package. Somewhat on the level of a very small bio-cube, it has everything needed to sustain a quaint little ecosystem.

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I bought the aqueon evolve 2 because the guy at the pet store recommended it and I liked that it had a filter and a cool design. The problem was, I was going to put a twin tail halfmoon betta in there and the filter was waaaay too strong, even after I lowered the power. It pulled the beta straight to the intake and I was worried it was going to shred his poor fins, not to mention the strength of the current totally freaked him out (they like their water fairly still). I later discovered this is a problem most people have had to deal with with this model. My solution was to put a piece of filter insert foam between the intake and the charcoal filter and then disengage the tubing and the spout from the pump. This lowered the pressure of the current by diffusing the water and is keeping my betta from shredded. I was disappointed that a $60 tank (regular price) needed to be modified to keep my fish happy, but fortunately all it took was only about $3.00 in modifications and a little ingenuity. Hope this helps anyone else in this situation.

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For perspective: I have significant experience with both fresh and salt water aquariums, worked in a pet store specializing in fish for 2 years, and primarily focus on pico and nano tanks. I had been out of fish keeping for several years because of travel, and decided to get back in with a small betta tank, and bought the Aqueon 2 gallon for my office.

I turned the tank into a planted tank for my betta with dwarf hair grass, java moss, dwarf baby tears, etc. The supplied light isn't sufficient for this, but will grow some low light plants. There are plenty of quality replacement lights for this size for sale on ebay or other electronic sellers.

The tank's dimensions are fair for what it is, and it is a pretty design, provided the acrylic does not get scratched. The main problem, however, is the assembly of the rear/filter portion of the structure.

Behind the black wall in back of the tank is the filter section. Prior to purchasing the tank, I expected this to be a typical overflow setup, with two chambers, one for intake, one for the return and pump. However, the Aqueon has a third, and poorly thought out, area. Essentially the typical two chamber system is truncated on the intake side. It is only deep enough to fit the given filter pads, and then flows directly to the return side where the pump is located. Below that area in the tank is a large empty space containing...nothing. There is a small fill hole between this section and the rest of the tank, which I primarily found to be a good way to get small detrius bypassing the filter and being sucked into the pump. This large area, which takes up almost half of the rear of the tank, is empty and has very little water flow. As a result, it is primarily dead water and the perfect location for anerobic conditions that are detrimental to a tank. For two months I struggled with this tank to keep ammonia levels low. They were consistently in the 2.0 PPM area, despite me doing regular water changes, having one fish and two snails in the tank, and sufficient plants that no filtration should really have been necessary at all. The tiny bioload in conjunction with everything else leads me to believe that this area of dead space was at least partially to blame for the problems I had. I eventually gave up on the tank and changed to this tank: Fluval Spec V Aquarium Kit. The change has been dramatic. I literally just moved everything from the Aqueon to the Fluval: bilogical media, wood, plants, fish, etc. I added some shrimp and five dwarf cory cats. Since swapping tanks, I have had no ammonia spikes, and everything in the tank is clearly happier. While I cannot say for certain that the design of the tank was the cause of my problems, I find it likely at this point. I find it ridiculous that a fair sized portion of the tank is used neither for filtration or for giving the tank inhabitants extra real estate. Fluval's design is much simpler and better, in my opinion.

I have a crown tail betta that I attempted to put in this tank, but even with the pump on the lowest setting, it was much too powerful for his large fin structure. I came up with various methods to reduce the flow, none of them satisfactory, but since I have learned of the "two little fish" ball valve. Amazon sells this. If you have a betta of any kind with this tank, I would recommend purchasing that valve. It's something I wish these small tank manufacturers would include anyway, given the prediliction to use these tanks primarily for bettas, but as it is, at least there is a solution somewhere. I don't think this tank is really big enough for much beyond bettas, oto cats, and a few other fish that stay small and don't move much. My betta was certainly active enough in it to show his personality, and was constantly searching it. Providing lots of terrain to explore (logs, etc) is key.

So all of that said, what do I think this tank is best for? I think it would be a great little shrimp tank, if kept basic, or a pico reef. Possibly in either situation the pull from the pump (on its highest setting) would disturb the water enough in the wasted area to make that a non-issue. Of course, you'll need better lighting for a pico reef, but information on such tanks is available widely online and that kind of tank is best left to having some more experience with salt water, if you haven't done so.

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Just got off the phone with Aqueon customer service. They were very helpful. I was told that the first generation of the Evolve 2 tanks were packaged with a pump that indeed is too large for that size tank. (this implies that Aqueon has corrected the mistake for the newer generation of Evolve 2 tanks so hopefully consumers won't be having this problem much longer). In any event, as soon as I mentioned that my fish were getting sucked up into the filter intake, she confirmed that indeed the pump is too strong and immediately offered to send me a replacement pump which will be better suited for the 2 gallon tank.

For anyone who has this tank and is having problems with the pump being too strong, call customer service and give them an opportunity to make it right. Their number is 1-800-255-4527. I did not have to furnish receipts, or read UPC numbers off a box (thank goodness b/c I've already thrown it away) .... just told them I have an Evolve 2 tank and that's all they needed to know. Hopefully when my new pump arrives in a few days my last remaining guppy will be much happier.

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Tetra 19117 Water Wonders Fresh Water Plant Cabomba, 9-Inch

This plant is as advertised. looks just like the picture. Dark green, base is a v shaped clear plastic about three inches long. Good product.

The item is not as green as shown and is held down by cheap thin and narrow plastic that can not hold enough gravel or sand to weigh it down. I wish I would have passed on this stuff and purchased something that looked a bit more realistic. this just looks like cheap faux plants floating in my tank (floating because I am tired of putting my arm in 20 in of fish water to re-bury them!)

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I was a little hesitant about buying my fish fake plants. This one is great, though. The fish seem to love it and swim around it and happily pick bits of food from its leaves. Two fins up!

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i didn't love it since i thought it was going to be black but either way my turtles are always going in between it... nice color and long gives the tank a nice natural look, when it sways in the tank

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I love the size! It's a great addition to the tank. It fits well with the other decorations and would recommend this product to others.

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API Algaefix Algae Control

After using this product, right away I noticed a reaction with my Goldfish. I have (had) two and the one was affected more then the other. Did a water change and they seemed better. A few weeks later I used it again and then I lost the one fish. For the last few days, even after 2 partial water changes my lone goldfish is VERY stressed and going crazy. Today I'm doing another 2/3 water change and hoping for the best...

Google "Algaefix and goldfish" and read some of the reviews you find there. Some folks think this product should be banned, and I agree wholeheartedly!

The first time I used it, I used it according to directions. I counted out 14 drops for my 10 gallon tank. It cleared within a couple of hours, and then the next day, the algae bloom was back, so I waited three days, like the directions said, and put in another 14 drops, and the next morning, my fish were all lying on the bottom of the tank. When they didn't respond to even food by noon, I got them out of the tank and put them into our quarantine tank until my husband could come home and completely empty and clean everything in the 10-gallon tank. I would not use this again. I hope my fish will be okay. After several hours, they seem to be coming around. If they die, I will write back with an update not to use this product.

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I'll keep this short and sweet I followed the directions and used this 3 times -no luck.... the water in my waterfall with constant aeration is still green. I think there are better products on the market. I hope this helps.

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I never use chemicals in my tanks but this time I decided to try because I developed an algae problem in one of my tanks that I could not get under control after adding t5ho lighting (Even after reducing light duration). Since I am averse to unnecessary chemicals entering my tanks I only gave a half dose after a water change yesterday. When I awoke this morning I had a lovely tank of dead fish. There is nothing else that would have contributed to the entire tank being wiped out but this hideous product ( My ammonia, nitrate and nitrite levels are fine). I wrote API about it and am awaiting a response. STAY AWAY from this and use any other method of destroying algae that does not consist of using this product (Or any other chemical product for that matter). API/MARS should be ashamed to have this on the market.

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Started loosing fish next day after starting treatment. So not sure if it is a faulty product or just bad timing!

Zilla 11955 Fresh Air Screen Cover, 6-Inch by 12-Inch

I am so glad I found this screen! I just purchased a 3 gallon glass tank, which had an "open" concept: there was a little glass top, but it left a lot of open space at the top, which I decided to change (buying a betta, which I understand likes to jump). I could never find this type of metal cover in any store, so luckily I found this one online. It is not a snug fit, because it's for a smaller tank, but I can still set it on top, and have space for any cords. Also, it arrived in record time, and I appreciate this from the sellers.

I couldn't find any cover for my tank and then I stumbled upon this! it works great! only thing I would have liked to see is that they would have had a picture of the back of the label on here so I coulda know to look for the other things that work with the cage top before I ordered it

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There's not much to say about this product. It's a screen cover for a 2.5 gallon aquarium. It fits just right, but if you have a creature that is prone to escape you're going to need to get some clips to hold the screen on.

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As a pet snake owner and rodent breeder, I find these all metal covers are the highest quality and most secure.

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fits nice and snug over my pet snake. he hasn't been able to move it at all. it's as good as it gets

Exotic Environments Hollow Log Aquarium Ornament

I needed a decoration of sorts that would big enough to allow my 20" pleco room to swim through. I've tried all sorts logs for aquariums and even terrariums. The description says X-Large and sure enough, not nearly big enough. I had a temporary solution, but needed a final home. I bought this one thinking it could very well be one more miss. I was wrong. Completely big enough for the pleco to swim through, and still be able to peek though the side hole. I can't say enough. Highly recommended.

Great home for my 12" albino pleco! Just moved up to a 55 gallon tank from a 20 gallon in order to give my pleco and a couple of his buddies more room to move around. This is just the ticket. I shopped several local pet supply stores and just couldn't find something big enough with an "airplane hanger" style shape that my fish could glide in and out of easily. Amazon.com to the rescue! This log has some nice, realistic detail and color and I really like the large hole in the side and top of the log, too. I was a little worried that it would look too big in my tank (even knowing the measurements in advance, I was surprised at the size when I opened the package!), but it is a perfect fit in my 23"x26"x25" bowfront cube. Couldn't be happier with my pleco's new house and my red fin shark is grooving on it, too.

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It's bigger than I was picturing, but dimensions are exactly as advertised so it was my imagination that was off. Seems high quality, looks great in my tank.

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Bought along with the tree stump for my 55 gallon tank and they look incredible!! Love it! Worth while purchase

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Fluval C3 Poly Foam Pad - 3-Pack

This product works well and I like that you can rinse them for reuse.

I rinse them and put them out in the sun to use the next time and alternate their use.

fluval and it's products are some of the best. Would purchase and recommend to anyone looking for aquarium products. A+

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C3 is a pretty good filter, good price. Seems to get dirty quickly, probably means that they are working good.

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I am very happy with the purchase and price. Compared to other places in Canada; these are alot more expensive!

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a good product, it helps me keep my aquarium and my fish in good condition, i like so much this product A+

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Kent Marine AKMTCBB64 Tech Calcium Buffer Part B for Aquarium, 64-Ounce

We use this stuff in our 12gal and 29gal aquariums along with part a and it helps a lot! I would suggest using part a and part b both. This is REALLY cheap compared to the smaller bottles at a local pet supply store!

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Ruby Reef ARR11129 Kick-Ich Aquarium Water Treatment, 2.5-Gallon

This is a great product. If you have corals, crabs or sensitive marine life in your tank your options are slim to none in the battle vs ich.

I prefer to dose at lights out and again in the morning when the ich seems to show up the worst.

It is not a miracle one shot cure but does work very well in the long run. Patience is the key

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biOrb Heater Holder

This holder fits my Hydor THEO Submersible Aquarium Heater perfectly. I have a Baby Biorb and the round glass can magnify the heater so it seems gigantic. However, this holder keeps it tucked off to the side so it's not so noticeable. I didn't have any trouble getting it to stick to the tank. There are a couple different holes for the suction cups so you can fit them to the curve of different Biorb sizes.

Biorb must have changed the design of the heater holder. This isn't as per the product photo or the "Product Dimensions: 12.8 x 0.8 x 5.2 inches". Instead of the long bit of plastic the heater uses suctions to attach to I received a rather neat small molded holder about 3-4 inches long which the heater slots into.

Beware this new holder design will not hold any heater with suction pad to attach it to the holder. You will now need it to be the shape of a Hydor THEO Submersible Aquarium Heater 50W UL or similar circumference.

I bought it for my Baby Biorb and I gave up the swearing & fight to make it fit. Lucky it fits just fine in my 8 gallon Biorb so I swooped the holders. I expect it would also work with bigger Biorbs and its a great looking upgrade from the flat plastic one.

So it gets 1 star for product accuracy and not fitting my baby Biorb and a very fortunate 5 stars for a great product redesign in my 8g Biorb!

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My brother had an extra Marineland submersible heater and this heater holder is perfect for it. With it attached to the tank in the back, I can't see the heater at all. I stuck it to the wall about a month ago and haven't had to adjust it once. I would definitely recommend this for a submersible heater in a biorb tank.

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Marina ThermoSensor In-Out Thermometer

The description says "Provides both inside and outside aquarium temperature readings"

This description is wrong or poorly worded. The device only provides 1 temperature! I'm guessing what it means is it can be used for either inside or outside your aquarium. This is still a great product however, just don't expect to have both temperature reading for your room and inside your aquarium.

I've owned this for a couple months so far and it appears to work well up till this point. I have a temp gun which I used to check the reading this was telling me. They matched up well. Between the price and how accurate it is thus far it is worth it. I use it to read the temperature between egg flats, so the temp gun won't work for that application.

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This thermometer is great except it stopped giving an accurate reading. Now it varies anywhere between +/10 degrees! Beware!

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Perfect! only wish the cord was a little longer, other then that 5 stars! The temperature was perfectly calibrated and matched up with the regular mercury thermometers I have in it as well. Highly recommended!

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This has been working well and the screen is nice and big that you can read it very well. Like it.

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Taam ATA01023 4-Piece Rio Coral for Aquarium Décor

I was tired of reaching into my tank with my short turkey baster to feed my corals or blow off the rocks. This set allows me to choose the right length for the job and keep my hands dry while doing so.

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