Showing posts with label goldfish aquarium. Show all posts
Showing posts with label goldfish aquarium. Show all posts

Wednesday, November 5, 2014

AquaClear 30 Activated Carbon, 1.9 Ounce

AquaClear 30 Activated Carbon, 1.9 OunceThis is such a great addition to my filter. It really helps keep the fish water clean. Will buy again.

We have been using these filters for years but it is now much more convenient through Amazon. The filters are identical to what we have been buying at the store.

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The item purchased is for an amazing filter and as a much needed update to my old filter which was slowly dying it works very well. Better I think than the old one ever did

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Saturday, September 20, 2014

Smooth Rock Cave Ornament

Smooth Rock Cave OrnamentI love this ornament. It is the biggest round rock cave I've been able to find. I was looking for something that looked like Patrick's rock (from Spongebob) for my Bikini Bottom tank setup and this is PERFECT.

I would only warn other customers that the back isn't round, it's a little lumpier, though it's not shown in the photo. I had wanted to turn it around so that the entrance wasn't visible, but it didn't look like Patrick's rock anymore when I did that.

It's still a really nice, well-made decoration and my fish LOVE it.

If you are looking for a resemblance to Patrick's rock, this is not the one for you. It is oblong and looks nothing like the photo. I am very disappointed. But if you just want a rock for your aquarium...it is great at being that....

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Although it's not authentic "Patricks house" it completes the whole bikini bottom theme! our aquarium now looks like it's right out of Spongebob Squarepants!

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My frogs were very skittish little guys, and this rock, after many failures with other ornaments, became their main home where I dropped their food for them.

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Sunday, September 7, 2014

Hydrofarm AAPA3.2L 2-Watt 3.2-LPM Active Aqua Air Pump with 1-Outlet

Hydrofarm  AAPA3.2L 2-Watt 3.2-LPM Active Aqua Air Pump with 1-OutletI used this pump for my 3 gallons aquarium. It works perfectly, no sound and you can control the pump flow rate very easily.

Exactly what I needed for my project and meets all my expectations.

Arrived on time and works fine.

If and when this unit fails, I'll purchase another.

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Either defective or poor quality, this air pump did not pump air at all... even after futzing with the control. Went back to the Tetra pump which still works fine. I recommend the Tetra which has been working well for over 3 years.

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I was looking for a bit quieter pump.

I cannot recommend the Hydrofarm Air Pump. Too little cost to return. Thru it in the trash.

No big deal ;-)

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I like this pump. I've had it for some time now. I seems to be holding up well and it is pretty quiet for output. I have it driving one large 4" air stone at about 20" depth. It puts out a nice wall of bubbles. I like that it is adjustable too. I have used that feature too. Better than other cheap diaphram pumps I've used. Reminds me of the 80s "SUPRA" of old.

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This is the quietest little pump I've ever owned. Also one of the cheapest ! I used this in an Aerogarden spacesaver when the original airpump went out. The Elite spacesaver is obsolete, but this was better than a replacement. This is an upgrade! Adjustable airflow is nice for my application too. I have owned many aquariums & I can tell it would also be great for that.

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Monday, September 1, 2014

PondCare 156 Pond Salt Granules, 9.6-Pound

PondCare 156 Pond Salt Granules, 9.6-PoundGood for fish. Helps to keep ph of water correct without chemicals.

Helps keep fish gils and eyes clear. good as a protectant for

fish health.

I got this to use when I emptied a pond and started over in a new house.

After a lot a research, I read that adding salt was a good idea.

After the pond cycled, its doing wonderful.So I would think the salt helped.

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Tuesday, July 29, 2014

Fish Mate 3000PUV Pressurized UV+Bio Pond Filter

Fish Mate 3000PUV Pressurized UV+Bio Pond FilterIt took me about 6 months to actually get around to installing this in our pond, mostly because I was redoing the waterfall but I'm also quite lazy.

Previously I had tried using a 200 gallon gravity filter, media filtration, and a skimmer/pump combo. In all cases there was little improvement on algae blossoms, mosquito larvae, and water quality. After talking to a local shop, I sought out this specific filter because they had a lot of success with a showcase koi pond located behind the store.

After reading the relatively detailed instructions and following the advice of pond enthusiasts, installation took about 4 hours due to the rocky soil (it doesn't have to be in the soil but can sit flush). Since filtration efforts had been miserable failures prior to this, my hopes were high but my expectations sat far lower, so I plugged it in and went about my business.

Two weeks to the day, my pond is clear enough to make out fine details along the bottom; including areas where green frogs have burrowed into the muck. Not only is the pond clear enough to make out fine details, I finally discovered where a slow leak was coming from (liner is sinking). As a final reward, of sorts anyway, there was also a revelation in finding two long forgotten lawn ornaments, a bunch of toys tossed in long ago by my daughter or her friends, and the skeletal remains of a cat.

I will have to wait until spring and summer to see how well the UV works on controlling algae at peak levels of sunshine and mosquito larvae but with the rapid development of clarity I am feeling confident that we'll be able to maintain good water quality. Highly recommend this filter!

This device does keep the water clean. However, it is made of cheap, brittle plastic that is prone to failure. In one year, I've had three different "Tanks" which have all failed in various ways (a crack, another crack, and a complete 0-ring seal surface failure). The clean-out valve has also failed, resulting in most of the pond water being pumped out. The manufacturer has so far replaced the parts, but their customer support staff treats you like a criminal when you call, implying that you have done something wrong with the product. What is there to do wrong? It is backwashed every week. The pump can not supply enough pressure to exceed the rating of the device.

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Look, a person can go broke by owning a pond with all the chemicals and media filtration and more chemicals. All the pond places recommend these expensive "mercedes benz" units (that cost $1000 more than this fishmate) to do the job of this fishmate. I have learned to get the advice of other water gardeners on Daves Garden and quite a few of them were already using this and highly recommended it! Some of these people owned other units prior that cost A LOT more but weren't as easy to clean.

I bought this Fishmate because I was having a lot of health problems with my koi. I have an extensive waterfall filtration system and a turnover rate in my 2000 gallon pond of 2.5 times an hour yet my fish were always sick with something or another. I was also struggling with suspended algae. The UV light cleared the water within 24 hours. My pond wasn't as dirty as the other reviewer with the toys and dead cat in his pond... (?) but it wasn't crystal clear like it is now. Also, I am happy to say the fish are healthier!!!

It took me about 35 minutes to assemble it. That is only because I had to measure tubes and trim them and read the instructions. It really was a no brainer! If I had to set one up now after doing the first it would probably take me 10 minutes.

Another great tip I recvd from other water gardeners is to dig a hole in the ground and fit it with a large enough bucket or similar walled container with the bottom cut out. Place the Fishmate into the hole and landscape. I used a bucket and it works great! The reason for the bucket is to keep the walls of the ground from caving in on the canister. You can drain the muck our right into this bottomless muck pit.

BTW: I bought my Fishmate 3 months ago. Buy all the hoses and clips all at the same time and you can get it up and running ASAP.

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Forget the chemicals. I could have purchased two of these units with the money I spent on algae kill in the last three years. My water (2500 gallons) is crystal clear even in the hot summer with full sun and several fish. Even the smell of dead, rotting algae is gone. The unit was easy to install and there have not been any leaks or problems. Even my fish are happier. I don't think they ever liked those chemicals. After adding chemicals they wouldn't eat for several days.

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We have had one of these filters for about 6 yrs now. Our first one died last year and we were waiting till spring to replace it. We waited just a few weeks too long before we had a full algae bloom. I ordered the filter on Thursday and when we came home from work on Friday, our pond looked like green pea soup. The filter came on Saturday and I was afraid that the algae had already gotten out of control and it would take weeks to get the water clean again. We installed the filter late Saturday afternoon and when we got up Sunday morning there was such a big improvement already. Within 24 hrs the water is almost crystal clear and the fish seem happy that no chemicals were used. I highly recommend this product.

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Monday, July 7, 2014

Aquarium Pharmaceuticals BettaFix Remedy 1.7 oz

Aquarium Pharmaceuticals BettaFix Remedy 1.7 ozBettafix is a nice little remedy to keep for your bettas. It has dosing instructions for the small bowls commonly sold for betta housing (though I wouldn't recommend them.) It's not as powerful as Melafix, but the up-side to this is that it's harder for the fish to overdose on. I wouldn't recommend relying solely on this medication to treat fish illness, but use it as a supplement if you have a seriously ill fish who needs a little extra medicine.

As a proud owner of multiple betta fish for over a year, I've learned a lot of hard lessons in taking care and owning these fish. One of those hard-learned lessons I'd like to share to betta owners everywhere by writing this review and hoping my experience will save you and your pet pals from unnecessary suffering and money-spending.

I know I did not buy it from Amazon (I could have), but I bought this very same BettaFix Remedy at one of the big-box pet stores (because I was so worried that I thought I needed this remedy immediately). So, please hear me out.

If you're a beginner fish hobbyist or new owner of betta fish (like I was), it's understandable to become alarmed when your pets display tell-tale disease symptoms. PLEASE DON'T WORRY because I've got a solution for ya. Experienced betta fish owners will tell you that there are always significant side effects to your fish when you use pharmaceuticals like BettaFix. I did not know this when I applied BettaFix to two of my bettas who were experiencing fin rotting.

For a week, I was applying the medication HALF of the recommended dosage. I observed that every time I applied BettaFix, my bettas almost immediately became lethargic, sank to the bottom of tanks, and just breathed. They were hungover (for lack of better words) because of the medication side effects. I got suspicious and researched about it online and found out that many mild diseases such as fin rotting can be CURED AS EASY AS CHANGING THE AQUARIUM WATER MORE OFTEN. So, I stopped using BettaFix. Thinking that after a week of using BettaFix with no results but only suffering on my pets, I started changing their aquarium water twice as often, and a week later... Voila! they were completely healed.

Now I'm happy that my bettas are disease-free, but memories of those hard times are reminded every time I watched Lucky (he is one of my bettas who experienced BettaFix). Before BettaFix, he would swim to all corners of his tank and flare at his neighbors like he's ready to fight to death. After BettaFix, Lucky is noticeably less active and aggressive as he once was. Lucky also experienced color change after BettaFix. He used to have a green and black body with cellophane fins. Now he's just green and black. I'm pretty sure that Lucky's pigmentation was somehow changed when he was experiencing BettaFix's side effects.

BettaFix is known as a less strong medication for betta for frayed or torn fins, slimy patches, or fin rotting, comparing to MelaFix for example. So, you have less chances to overdose your pets. But, trying a natural remedy with no side effects is even better.

Don't use an atomic bomb to kill a fly. Try to provide your bettas with cleaner water first and save money. If that doesn't work, then buy one of these medications.

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My lovely betta, Pugs, for no reason we can determine, suddenly came down with a severe case of "pop eye." His tank was clean, the water kept fresh. What could we do?

I sought out a "cure" and bought BettaFix with (frankly) little hope that it could help. Three days following the recommended regimen and he is almost completely his old self. The "pop eye" largely gone, and he is again active with a healthy appetite.

This particular malady is not even mentioned in the literature but there it is. Five stars!

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I bought this because my betta was very pale and inactive. I used it as directed and within a day he was looking much better and more active. This is the first time I have used something that worked to cure an ailing fish. I continued to used as directed for the time it said and after the week my betta was as good a new. This product is all natural too so that is a plus. I would highly recommend it at the first sign of trouble. Great product!

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Helped heal my Betta's fins to the point they were growing back beautiful and straight. The bottle is small, it only has enough in it for two sessions of fin rot. That could be because I have a 2 gallon tank, and most stores seem to expect people to house their Bettas in three cups of water...

Sunday, July 6, 2014

Aquarian Betta Fish Pellet Food, 1-Ounce

Aquarian Betta Fish Pellet Food, 1-Ouncei bought this for my betta fish because of the price and reviews. I figured there was no harm and fish food is fish food. Wrong. I used this for about three days. even after three days of not eating anything the betta refused to eat it and i ended up going out and buying the pellets again. It might be because my betta is a female and all men know they can be fussy eaters when someones watching but your fish just may love the stuff.

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Lee`s Aquarium 2gal Undergravel Filter 5in

Lee`s Aquarium 2gal Undergravel Filter 5inThis filter is perfect for my fish bowl, although you need a small air pump that is not supplied. I have my filter in a 3 1/2 gallon flower vase that I made into a giant fish bowl and this filter works great. I tried the small cartridge filters from the pet stores and they were very insufficient compared to this under gravel filter. Just rinse the charcoal filter out real good before you put it in your tank and do regular water changes and you will have very happy fish with a cheap but effective filter

I got this filter for a small tank that I keep guppies in. The fish seem to like it because it keeps the water very still for them, unlike the old filter I was using that created a pretty strong current.

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I ordered this product to go in a betta bowl. When I tried to assemble the product, the tube would NOT fit into the base. I'm going to have to figure out if it's worth replacing the tube or trying to widdle it down. CRAPPY!

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The thing is noisy with all the bubbles coming out of it, and they only come out of 1 hole in the top. The tube was too tall, and the filter was so much taller than the top of my 2.5 gallon square fish tank that I had to cut the tube in half with a hammer and wire cutters. It doesn't cover the whole bottom of the tank so I don't know how it will clean the whole tank. The plant looks kinda sharp. I've had it in my tank for 30 minutes now and the water is cloudy. I'm giving it 2 stars in hopes that it will do some filtration.

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Tuesday, June 17, 2014

Zoo Med AquaSun Aquarium Timer

Zoo Med AquaSun Aquarium TimerThe 24 hour cycle is a few minutes fast for me. That is, it is about 23 hours and 50ish minutes. I end up having to reset it once a week to make sure it is on schedule.

great, works like a charm, love the ground with the plug versus the usual 2 prong instead. reliable, no issues so far, easy to adjust, easy to set

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This timer is an excellent product for aquarium owners, especially those building their first tanks. The timer is easy to set, and doesn't cause any problems for the metal hallide light I have attached to it. Definitely an excellent product to buy!

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It works great. You have to have a plug in to use it, you can't plug into an extension cord.

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Works VERY good, no complaint. it was a 5 min challenge to set it up as the little tabs are tricky to press and make it to the dot...but it wasn't bad.

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Saturday, April 26, 2014

Marina Light Unit 7W, Suitable for Betta Kits, Goldfish Kits & Small Pals

Marina Light Unit 7W, Suitable for Betta Kits, Goldfish Kits & Small PalsThis light works very well for lighting the smaller Marina tanks. The best feature though is that the incandescent bulb really warms the water to a proper tropical fish temperature making it much more hospitable.

I was happy when I found this item I had been looking everywhere for it. It's great the only thing that I wish I knew was there is no on off switch so I need to get a timer for it. But other then that its great .

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Helps maintain a good temperature for the betta fish. Also makes the tank look much prettier with the light in it. I have had it for over a month and its always on and the bulb hasnt even burned out.

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I bought 2 of these to light up two individual 2 and a half gallon tanks, they work great for my application even though they are meant for marina tanks

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The light doesn't light up the half gallon Marina tank very well at all. It's about the equivalent to shining a small pocket flashlight with almost depleted batteries through the top. Keep in mind my small tank has a maroon lid, so there is quite a bit of light filtering going on. However, even when turning on the light while it's off of the tank, the light output is minimal. It doesn't put out much heat either. I recommend looking at other lights, as you get what you pay for with this particular unit.

The seller on the other hand is top notch! Very fast order processing as well as fast shipping. 5 starts to the seller!

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Monday, April 21, 2014

Sunken Ship Hull Ornament - 20 in. x 7.5 in. x 6 in.

Sunken Ship Hull Ornament - 20 in. x 7.5 in. x 6 in.The picture does not do this ornament justice. It is absolutely perfect. I have large fish and it's hard for me to find a decoration with holes large enough for them to explore inside. This sunken ship is the perfect accessory to my aquarium. Kids think it looks neat yet it is tasteful enough for adults. There are three huge holes in the bottom. Two on one side, one on the other. The bottom is left open so the gravel or sand can be viewed inside. It really looks like a sunken ship that has sat on the bottom for a while. I personally adore it. The holes are large and create an open feel, yet there's still enough shadows to make fish feel as though they are safe and hiding.

I have a few different aquariums. This is in my 50 gallon and looks great. It's not overly large but takes up a good chunk of space. I would say that it would nicely fit anywhere above a 20 gallon tank. It would be a bit overwhelming in a 15 gallon but could probably fit. But like I said, I would go for anything above a 20 gallon with this particular accessory.

The color is very natural and it really looks like wood. So many accessories with wood accents look like plastic. This one actually looks like wood. It's a detail I personally really appreciate. My fish love it. It looks great. I couldn't have asked for a better accessory. And it was packaged flawlessly.

This thing is HUGE! I have it in a 45 gallon tank and its the centerpiece. The fish love it, plenty of room to explore and hide.

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Friday, March 14, 2014

Petco Replacement Suction Cups for Aquarium Accessories

Petco Replacement Suction Cups for Aquarium AccessoriesI purchased this at the local store on sale for $1.99/pack. I bought 5 of them for my new aquarium. Used them to hold Fluval intake tube, and the tubing outside the tank. Everything is neat and tidy stay on the tank. The clip screwed into the suction cup, so it is strong and did not came off. It's been a few weeks and I am very happy about it.

I'm rating this item based on the quality of the item, which I believe will serve its intended use for aquariums. I purchased this item, however, to use the suction cups for another project. Obviously, use of this product is limited to the ingenuity of the user.

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Sunday, March 9, 2014

Rena Air Pump Replacement air Filter

Rena Air Pump Replacement air FilterThe filters do exactly as they are designed. Nothing special about them, they just do their job. I will buy more when I use these up.

Like most air pumps the Rena draws in air from a port at the bottom. Often people complain that their air pumps get noisy after a few months, myself included. While I run quite a few Rena 400 models, they tend to get over looked because there's so much involved in taking care of multiple tanks.Wa ter changes, Filter adjustments, replacing and or installing new lighting systems and so on.

Having these little filters on hand makes keeping your Rena as quiet as the day you first installed it.The more clogged with dust and grime these filters get the harder the diaphragm has to work. Which means more vibration and louder noise.Cotton isn't particularly effective and what is more can allow that debris into the pump chamber and really cause problems.Keep a pack or two of these replacements on hand and problem solved.

You'll notice better air flow and a quieter performance immediately . These little filters fit the Rena perfectly you just pull out the old one and pop in the new one it's effortless.Over the past thirty years I've tried about every pump there is and am partial to Rena for their excellent build quality and silent performance.

Before you consider tossing out your Rena or replacing it make sure you exchange the air filter with a new one first.

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Wednesday, February 5, 2014

Coralife Energy Savers ACL53093 Suspension Hanging Device

Coralife Energy Savers ACL53093 Suspension Hanging DeviceI was hesitant to buy this at first because it was 1/2 the price of the same exact item sold by Marine Depot and because the picture shows a light fixture. The product is a suspension hanging device that hangs the Coral life light fixture from the ceiling,(unless pic is updated since this review).. Easy easy to install fast fast delivery, not 3 to 5 business days more like 2. Looks and works great.

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Tuesday, December 17, 2013

Laguna Pressure-Flo Replacement Foam Kit for Pressure-Flo 3200 UVC Filter - 5-Pack

Laguna Pressure-Flo Replacement Foam Kit for Pressure-Flo 3200 UVC Filter - 5-PackThese are top quality filters that when used in conjunction with an ultra violet light remove a great precentage of the algae present in a pond. The porous nature of the filter creates many "pockets" for the dead algae to be collected and kept from returning to the water.

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Friday, November 15, 2013

Blue Ribbon Pet Products Exotic Environments Super Sized Sunken Sub Aquarium Ornament, 22-Inch

Blue Ribbon Pet Products Exotic Environments Super Sized Sunken Sub Aquarium Ornament, 22-Inchlooks good in my 90 gallon tall tank, could use a little more attention to paint detail. price was right.

Ok, Let me start by saying this thing is HUGE!!! It takes up a bit of space in my 75g, so I'd recommend nothing less than a 50g. I was looking for something new that my pleco and catfish could hang out in and get away from my Big Oscars. This does the job and I get all kinds of comments on how great the sub wreck looks. These Super Sized wreck ornaments are fun and add life to the aquarium. Great thanks to BLUE RIBBON PET!!!!

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Saturday, September 7, 2013

Catalina RF-1200 Heater Controller and 800 Watt Titanium Aquarium Heater

Catalina RF-1200 Heater Controller and 800 Watt Titanium Aquarium Heaterpros/ works great, keeps temp right where you set it, outside the tank Catalina RF-1200 heater controller is very nice has 2 lights on it one lets you know the power is on the other tells you when the heater is on, the Titanium heater is very well made Cons/ for the money you think it would come with some thing to mount the heater to the tank or sump that was the only thing I am not happy about!! overall very nice unitCatalina RF-1200 Heater Controller and 800 Watt Titanium Aquarium Heater

These heaters have worked well for us and we now have 6 of them. We had an issue with the thermostat on one and the seller was awesome at replacing it and were very prompt.

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Has been up and running for a few weeks now. Easyt to set up and operate, though one of the heaters (smaller one) does NOT heat accuaretly. Need to run it 4-6 degrees hotter to get the temp I want. for example. I like my water set at 70F, but need to set the controller to 76, to maintain the 70 I want, as confirmed by zn independant thermometer.

decent delivery time

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Considering this purchase was for my turtles in their 300 gallon habitat, I did not want to skimp on their heating requirements.

After a rigorous online search, I concluded I'd try this heater out and I'm glad I did! Fully submersible and very easy to operate. It has an analog dial to help you adjust the temperature with two LED's. One LED indicates that it's powered on. The other LED is to let you know when the heater element is doing it's job; when the desired temp has been reached the heater element will shut off. It has three cords coming out of the analog control dial. One cord is the submersible heating unit itself, which you simply place (laying down) in your tank. Another cord is to plug into the wall. The third cord is an external thermometer (no digital or analog reading on it though) to gauge the temperature of the water. Using very cold tap water from the garden hose outside, I filled up my turtles habitat. It took approximately 20 hours to heat up 300 gallons.

It has kept their habit warm since. In fact I've had to turn it down a few notches. Of course there are a few factors/variables that will alter how effectively the heater works (the amount of water you're trying to heat, the outside temperature of your aquarium, etc.)

Overall I'm very happy with this purchase. In fact I just placed an order online for a second unit. That's one thing I'm not too happy about though (but didn't count it against the product rating); was the fact that I can't find this product in Canada. I always have to search for it online. I was using a cheaper aquarium heater to heat up my turtles feeding tank (which is another tank altogether), whose brand name I will not repeat but if you send me a private message and want to know (so you don't make the mistake of buying that cheaper one), I'd be more than happy to share that information with you. But after two days I took it back to the store where I bought it from.

Funny but the more expensive aquarium heater which I purchased online and had more to lose (in return shipping charges) if it was defective or not working the way I wanted it to, worked perfectly whereas the safer bet (the local store bought one) ended up costing me more gas in having to return it. Oh well, just goes to show : there are no safe bets.

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Friday, August 30, 2013

Como Aquarium Tank Beautiful Lotus Floating Purple Flower

Como Aquarium Tank Beautiful Lotus Floating Purple FlowerThe material is very soft and pliable yet still sturdy, it sits perfect on top of the water in my aquarium and drifts beautifully with the current from the filter :)

Tuesday, July 30, 2013

Aquatop Nano Aquarium Digital Heater with LED D1HT 25W

Aquatop Nano Aquarium Digital Heater with LED D1HT 25WThis is a really nice heater. Easy to adjust. Easy to read the temperature. So easy in fact that I don't need to look at the thermometer. Sturdy too. Love the probe. Can't go wrong with this one.

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Sunday, July 21, 2013

AquaClock Wall Aquarium

AquaClock Wall Aquarium, BlackThis is a terrible "home" for a betta. The general public is terribly misinformed about this fish's care and requirements. Here are the problems with this setup:

1. Bettas need to be fed more than just 2 or 3 times a week.

2. Too small! Not only does the fish not have any room to swim in, in a container of this size ammonia (toxic fish byproduct) will build up within hours. Daily water changes will be needed to keep the water safe. Not to mention that in this thing the temperature could wildly fluctuate. Bettas are tropical fish and need to be kept at a constant 78-80*F. A recommended setup for this fish is a 3+ gallon filtered, heated, and decorated home.

3. No decoratons Betta fish (and most other fish) need hiding sports to feel secure. This provides absolutely nothing.

The only reason this is The world's only clock that is a fish tank is because it is a stupid idea. Paying $70 for this is ridiculous. For the same price you could buy and decorate a much bigger, more beautiful tank. Buy this only if you want to kill your fish.

Please disregard the reviewer who wrote the glowing review about this product. This clock/tank is not a proper tank for even sea monkeys, let alone a betta fish. First of all, a half gallon tank is not proper housing for a betta fish unless it is to place him in something when you make water changes. Secondly the tank does not allow you to put a heater in it. Bettas requires to be in heated water somewhere between 75 to 80 degrees. Finally, bettas love to swim in and around plants and ornaments. Another thing is water changes. Betta fishes are sensitive to ammonia in the water. With a half gallon tank, a person would have to make daily water changes, no if's, and's, or but's about it. Bettas require to be in clean water. There is no place to put anything for the fish to keep busy or hide in case he or she feels insecure and shy. For $70 you can get a 10 gallon aquarium kit and an adjustable heater. Or if you are super cheap, get a medium/large Kritter Keeper and an adjustable heater, and make water changes every 2 to 3 days if the Kritter Keeper is unfiltered. Either way both options are better,so avoid this stupid AquaClock like the plague. This is a bad design all around. The company who makes it is just profiting off bad information about caring for betta fishes.

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This is really terrible. Betta fish require AT LEAST 2 gallons of water(that need to be 72-84 degrees and conditioned). Yes, the fish can survive in these conditions for an amount of time, but you will have a piece of animal torture hanging on your wall.

RESEARCH! Before buying ANY animal. These fish actually AREN'T "puddle" fish.

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This is SICK! S-I-C-K. This contains less then a 1/2 gallon of water. That's half a milk jug! But it's even worse then just putting a betta in half a milk jug because in here there is NO room for decoration or plants, or even swim space and theres barely space to SWIM AROUND. ITS SICK. Go out and spend your freaking 70 dollars on a 10 gallon, 5 gallon, or even a 2.5 gal tank at freaking petco! Buying this is equivelant to taking your betta and throwing it on the ground and watching it die.

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The only type of fish that should be kept in a clock like this are plastic toy fish. Nothing can live and thrive in something like this. If you buy this, and put a live fish in it, you are practicing animal cruelty.

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