Showing posts with label list of saltwater fish. Show all posts
Showing posts with label list of saltwater fish. Show all posts

Wednesday, November 19, 2014

Exotic Environments Shipwreck Aquarium Ornament

Exotic Environments Shipwreck Aquarium Ornamentthe ship looks great on my 72 bow front tank i set my tank with two of these and it look great

I haven't actually placed it in a tank yet but after receiving it I wanted to say something about it. There is a small part of a bow mast that protrudes over the figurehead. It was chipped into at least three pieces. Two of which I found and reattached with glue. Judging by the appearence of the part after I glued what pieces I had to it, I could still tell that there was another small piece, nowhere to be found. Overall it still looks really nice. I'm sure someone not knowing what to look for will not notice that the front is chipped. Afterall it IS a shipwreck :) My catfish will enjoy the large holes and spacious interior to hide in.

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Sunday, November 16, 2014

Pet Kelp Joint and Bone Formula

Pet Kelp Joint and Bone FormulaOur 15 year old dog has really bad issues with his hips, and this product has made a great difference in his mobility. He still has issues, but he gets around better, and seems to be in less pain. I would definitely suggest anyone with a senior pet try this out if they have joint issuesit made quite a difference in our guy's life.

We just finished the bag of skin and coat formula of pet kelp and now we are starting the joint and bone bag if it works as nicely as the skin and coat, then we will be ordering again!

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I have a dog Beagle/Terrier mix she weighs little over 20lb.

The direction on the back says to feed 1Tsp for her weight.

I mainly feed my dog dry food so following the direction on the back I had to mix the Pet Kelp with water. This product isn't a powder like so it doesn't mix well like corn starch; it is more like a grounded black pepper that is green so most of the stuff settles to the bottom. The smell of this product is little like seaweed.

when I gave my dog the mix, I noticed she didn't like the smell and try to flip the bowl with her nose.

I had a good laugh but trying to feed her this product was hard. Only way I can get her to eat was when I mixed it with peanut butter or mayo; some other mixture to cover the smell of this product. And their website says "Best of all, every pet we know LOVES the taste"

If you feed your dog canned food I guess it will be okay.

As for the helping on the joint and bone, I will update after month.

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Despite the failure of my dogs to accept other supplements, Pet Kelp has been a big hit with them no hesitation if eating their food they are fit and in great shape, thanks, in part, to Pet Kelp

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Very upset. Used Pet Kelp and love the product and was happy at the cost by this distributor. Now I see why it was so discounted. This distributor sent product that had expired. Will return and never use this distributor again.

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Thursday, October 23, 2014

JBJ Instant Siphon Gravel Cleaner

JBJ Instant Siphon Gravel CleanerI bought this elsewhere but am buying a replacement. I love this design. The valve on the end allows you to turn the flow of water off between buckets (very important!) the squeeze bulb makes starting the siphon so much easier (and more hygenic some people put their mouth on the tube and get tank water in their mouths, igh!) The only down side is that sometimes you will get some gravel or a snail inside the squeeze bulb, although it is possible to get it open to clean it out and then reassemble, you loose the tightness of the seal over time the more times you take it apart better not to get junk in the bulb in the first place.

I have a 5 gallon tank & this item is way too big. Need to have a much better description on what minimum size tank it is best for.

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We received the siphon hose really quick, and was excited to try it out. It works really well and cuts down time cleaning your tank. The only problem with it is it leaks around each connection. We solved that with metal clamps at each join, they should improve the joint fit on this product. But it is a real easy product to use.

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This leaks terribly where the hoses connect to the hand pump. I had water everywhere. Perhaps -only minehas this defect. Not sure. However, I cannot recommend this product.

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Bought IT, Used IT, LOVE IT!!

so quick and easy. the shut off makes it easy to remove the bucket when it is full. then to continue right where you left off. makes cleaning the tank, fast, easy and NOT MESSY!!

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Saturday, October 11, 2014

Aqua Tech Fish Aquarium Magnetic Algae Remover

Aqua Tech Fish Aquarium Magnetic Algae RemoverI bought this magnet at a big box store for about half the price Amazon sells it for. I figured if it didn't work, I wouldn't be out much money. I use it on the little patches of algae that show up in between major monthly cleanings and the more minor water changes I make. I have three fantail goldfish in a 20 gallon glass tank and algae can build up fast. This magnet works better than I expected. It wipes these spots away instantly and keeps the tank looking great! The other review noted it didn't work on acrylic but I can attest to it's effectiveness on glass. This would not be the appropriate method to clean a lot of algae or thicker algae, as that speaks to a different issue that likely is due simply to poor maintenance or even an ill fish. But for "spot cleaning" I would definitely recommend this. Plus it is intriguing enough and simple enough for my young children to want to take part. I just set up the inner magnet and they drag it around with the outer and their hands get nowhere near the water. Definitely has my positive recommendation!

I bought this from a local store at a very cheap price thinking it could be a quick fix to scrubbing off some tough algae spots in my acrylic, hexagon aquarium that I cannot reach with my plastic-handle acrylic scraper. The Aquatech scraper's pads are like a soft felt pad and was only able to remove some soft algae, but not the more coarse algae that is more prevalent in my reef tank. I'm going to spend a little more next time & get the Mag-Float cleaner instead.

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Monday, October 6, 2014

Zilla 09930 Night Black Heat Incandescent Spot Bulb, 100-Watt

Zilla 09930 Night Black Heat Incandescent Spot Bulb, 100-WattI have had a lizard for about 4 years now and the only heat source that she will sleep with is this bulb. Well i ordered it from this seller on amazon and it arrived quickly, except it quickly ceased functioning, which is rare for these bulbs. Well i emailed the seller and they sent a new one 2 day shipping for me and didn't even require i send the old one back, saving me some money on postage or the hassle of sending it out. I can honestly say this seller is amazing and the product is great as well.

at least this one stayed on for a couple of days. The last one burned out imediatley. Still not long enough though.

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I have bought numerous prodects for Zilla the past year, however, these keep going out on me within 2-5 weeks of purchase. These products are very expensive and it seems Zilla is making these very cheaply now. This is happening with both the bulbs I buy from Amazon and local stores. They are nice because they are not bright like other night/black bulbs, but it doesn't seem to be worth the hassle anymore. And I have read that this is happening to other people more this year too, so it doesn't seem to be anything I'm doing or using and I didn't have a problem in the past with them.

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Keeps the heat in the aquariums and allows only a small amount of light to emit, thus allowing you to sleep if your cage is in your room.

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I bought this light for my turtle and within 2 weeks it went out. I would not recommend to anyone. It did however do the job while it was working.

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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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Thursday, September 11, 2014

Penn Plax Pro-V Decorative Aquarium Waste Adsorbing Crystals

Penn Plax Pro-V Decorative Aquarium Waste Adsorbing CrystalsI have a Betta bow-front double tank by Penn-Plax that came with these crystals. I can't find them in the local stores. These crystals look and work wonderfully!Penn plax Pro v Crystals Blue/white

Thursday, July 24, 2014

All Glass Aquarium AAG29350 Versa Top Twin Tube Black, 24-Inch

All Glass Aquarium AAG29350 Versa Top Twin Tube Black, 24-InchThis fit perfecty on my 50 gallon aquarium I got from petsmart.My 50 gallon has the center brace going across the middle so you will need 2 of these. These are high quality heavy glass and It came already assembled except for the stick on lid handle and the cut out plastic back that goes in the rear . What realy sets this apart from say your other standard covers is the bigger rear glass alowing you to use a twin tube lighting and still be able to open the front part without having to remove the light . This should also work for a 55 gallon setup as well . Pet solutions is where I got mine and they used fedex shipping . VERY important as they handle their packages better then say UPS , and glass is breakable . Mine came in perfect shape and well packed .

Fits my 20 gallon rectangular tank perfectly. Reduces evaporation. Very attractive and good quality. I am very glad I decided on this particular tank cover. I had trouble deciding what would be best. The glass cover works better and it looks much better than what I had before.

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Perfect fit for our 55 gallon aquarium. Shippment was extremely fast. Will use this vendor in the future.

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Monday, July 14, 2014

Sicce Voyager HP4000 Power Stream Pump

Sicce Voyager HP4000 Power Stream PumpI decided I needed more water movement in my tank, and this thing definitely did the trick.. gotta be careful where I aim it cause it's pretty intense. I have a 200 gallon tank and this thing can pretty much circulate the whole tank on it's own.. I"m also running 3 Koralias, but this one is way nicer (better be for the price)!

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Wednesday, April 16, 2014

Loving Pets Dolce Dish Dog Bowl, Small, 1 Pint, Pink

Loving Pets Dolce Dish Dog Bowl, Small, 1 Pint, PinkWe have three of these dishes: two used for food and one extra for water. As previous reviewers have stated, the foot prints and bones decorations do rub off with time especially if you stack two bowls together for storage. The water bowl, for example, still has it's decals because it doesn't get stacked. I do wash the stainless steel bowls in the dishwasher daily because they can be separated from the decorated plastic outside support. They are holding up very well. The bowl is sturdy, never tips over, and easily holds the 1/4 cup of dry food my two tiny dogs (8.75 lbs and 7.5 lbs in size) each get every meal.

This dish was purchased to replace a pottery dog dish, which, unfortunately, was broken. The original bowl belonged to my beloved pet of many years, and was much larger than this 1 pint size dish. My dog using this bowl has weight issues, so this size is perfect for holding her portion! It is an adorable bowl...so cheerful to look at, and unbreakable as well. The color is a tasteful shade of pink (not a gaudy pink-just right!). It is easily cleaned and can be disinfected to keep our pooch happy and healthy! I am very pleased with my purchaseboth with its appearance and its value.

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The bowl is super cute and the size fits my dog well. The only thing I would like is for shell the bowl sits in to be a little smaller. But that is only a problem because of where I have to put the dog bowl. Not a manufacturing issue...so over all a good product

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My dog is loving her new bowl just right for a small dog as a water bowl. I personally like the pink color for a female dog also

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These bowls look great and the stainless steel center snaps in/out for easy cleaning. The rubber base also does a great job of preventing the bowl from skidding around the floor.

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Monday, March 31, 2014

API Algaefix Algae Control

API Algaefix Algae Control, 16-OunceAfter 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!

Sunday, March 16, 2014

Tropical Science Labs ATCNM400 Nitromax BaCounteria Blend, 145-Ounce

Tropical Science Labs ATCNM400 Nitromax BaCounteria Blend, 145-OunceI know biological filtration and "seeding" aquariums but I am dubious as to the validity of this product. I feel it may be nothing more than dirty aquarium water at best.

I used it and it did NOT speed up the process AT ALL.

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Sunday, February 23, 2014

Snoozer-Large Luxury Lookout Dog Car Seat

Snoozer Luxury II Lookout Pet Car Seat, Large, Navy MuttThis car seat for our 2 Yorkies is one of the best purchases we've made for them. I feel confident that when used with the special car harnesses, that they would be safely contained if we ever had to come to a sudden stop. The car harness is key because the anchor point is low on the back as opposed to being higher up near their shoulder blades. Here are a couple videos with more information.Plus it's safer for me not having to worry and look back to check on them all the time. They get to sit up and see out the windows or take a nap on the plush pillow top pad. My larger yorkie (12lbs) loves to rest his head off the edge. My little one (4lbs) used to have anxiety when riding in the car-he would start panting like crazy-now, when he's in the car seat, he is calm and usually just lays down to relax :) There is plenty of room for the 2 dogs to sprawl out. We would even have room for maybe a 3rd someday! That is why we purchased the large one, so we would have some room to grow. It does take up one entire seat plus the middle seat, so keep that in mind when choosing a size. We have a small suv, so that wasn't a problem for us at all.

There is also a small drawer under the flap in the front. Enough to keep some treats, food, bags etc. I also purchased the wire feeder that has two compartments with lids or food and water. (I mainly use it for water only, as my dogs will not eat in the car) It is very well made. It's like a mini couch, but just not as heavy. Sometimes, when we are at hotels, we will bring the seat in and they use it as a couch too.

We are very happy with our purchase!! Highly recommend!

even though he's not that fond of it. I thought it would fit in the front passenger seat but it's too wide so he has to be in the back seat. He has separation anxiety I guess! But love the seat, and got it for a great price here on Amazon

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Great pet car bed... keeps them safe, great material, great extra pillow! These replaced old Snoozer beds in quilted fabric and I think these are so much more luxe!

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I have a dog that has anxiety issues and traveling in the car has always involved vomit and pee. This car seat allows him to see me while sitting next to his brother and see where we are going. He is secure and safe. He still doesn't like getting in the car, but he lays down on the bed and shows no signs of panic. It has been wonderful!

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Picked this up for a planned 2 week car trip. It was just what we wanted. Our 16 pound Yorkshire/Westie mix took to it right away. I feel good knowing that he is secure and safe. The seat belt wraps aroound the back of the bed and is secure. The provided leash/cable loops over seatbelt and you can then hook to your dogs harness. We got the large and it gives him a lot of room, plenty of space for him to move about and get comfortable. It also became his bed inside the hotel rooms. When we got home from the trip and had the bed in our apartment he actually jumped into it and took a nap.

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Thursday, February 6, 2014

Tetra Usa ATS25992 Whisper 10 Bio Foam Grid Replacement Kit for Aquarium Filter

Tetra Usa ATS25992 Whisper 10 Bio Foam Grid Replacement Kit for Aquarium FilterThese grids were hard to find. When I did find them, they were always out of stock. Found these on Amazon and paid a little more, but had them in stock. Quick to ship.

Tuesday, November 19, 2013

Como Fish Tank Aquarium Oxygen Releases Square Sponge Stone Filter

Como Fish Tank Aquarium Oxygen Releases Square Sponge Stone FilterI was so happy to find this filter for my Red Claw Crabs. When I read about the biological and chemical filtration plus the oxygen solubility in aquarium, it was just what I need for the small tank they are kept in. They are in a five gallon glass tank, volcanic rocks, Mopani Driftwood and the Como Filter. They are happy and I am happy with this filter for them.

Thursday, November 7, 2013

Aquavista Betta Fish Clock Aquarium, Pearl Black

Aquavista Betta Fish Clock Aquarium, Pearl BlackI ordered this as a gift and the first clock didn't work. I requested a return and the company was very responsive. They shipped another one right away. The second one works great. Its actually a nice size and, if you are careful with your arrangement, you can put a little water plant in it. Actually, as long as you don't cover the clock too much, you can use it for whatever your imagination can come up with. My daughter is still contemplating exactly what she wants in it but, in the meantime, it looks and works just like a clock. Eventually, probably more than once, it will become a fun art project for her.

What can I say regarding the clock does not work , but it does not so I sent the whole thing back

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Saturday, August 31, 2013

Jardin Fish Tank Aquarium Releases Bubbles Column Design, Air Stone

Jardin Fish Tank Aquarium Releases Bubbles Column Design, Air StoneMy last bubbler was a sick that stuck to the side of the tank, with a wimpy flow of bubbles. I replaced it with this, which I didn't stick down. My fish shoves it around and plays in the bubbles, which are copious. He's a happy guy!

This air stone gives out good consistent bubbles and it is weighted enough to stay down on the gravel at the bottom of the tank. I can not comment on its durability as I have only had it in my tank for a few weeks. Most of the air stones that I have purchased like this, have usually lasted 4 to 5 months. Similar air stones can be found at Pets Mart that don't cost as much.

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Easy to connect and makes lots of bubbles. Does what it says it will at a good price. What's not to like?

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It works pretty good, makes a lot of bubbles.... We are happy with our purchase.

easy to plug to the hose

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Saturday, August 24, 2013

Aquatop PF15-UV Hang-On Filter with UV Sterilization

Aquatop PF15-UV Hang-On Filter with UV SterilizationI bought this filter after battling ick a few times and I wanted a filter that had the sterilizer built in. Now 2 mo. Later my tank looks great and last week I found a couple of fry so this sterilizer/filter is amazing. Great product well worth it.

As far as flow goes the filter is excellent on my 10 gallon feeder tank. I purchased this so that I wouldn't need to worry about quarantine when adding new feeder fish to my feeder tank that I keep for my snake. The water is crystal clear and I haven't had any in tank deaths even with the lack of fungal checks and quarantine. The only problem is that the filter media clogs fast and doesn't rinse out well to be used for even 3 weeks. Nor does Amazon sell replacement filter cartridges for this filter. But overall it is well worth the price and I would buy it again even knowing about the filter media issue.

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Happy with the unit, cleared up our algae bloom problem, but cannot find replacement filters

in local stores or via Amazon.

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Update 4/9/13 Today I took delivery of my 5Th AquaTop UV sterilizer and my 2nd AquaTop PF15UV hob/uv sterilizer.

As usual, the unit was simple to setup. However, I noticed better attention to detail with the way this unit was packaged. The uv bulb was in a separate USPS box which was included in a larger box that also contained the PF15UV's box.

Perhaps AquaTop is taking to heart what some of its customers are saying in regard to the company paying more attention to its quality control.

I hope so, because AquaTop is a very innovative company with a number of cleverly designed products that do make the fishkeeping hobby easier, and thus more enjoyable.

This author has found AquaTop's hob uv sterilizers to be extremely helpful in keeping the water in my aquaria crystal clear.

My plants and fish have never looked better.

If these filters turn out to be as durable as my Aquaclear hob filters, I will be even more impressed with them. As it is, given their use for uv clarification alone, they are terrific.

Moreover, they also offer some benefits for uv sterilization, even if there are better uv sterilizers on the market.

However, any uv sterilizer which offers significant improvement in regard to germicidal capabilities is going to be far more expensive than the AquaTop uv sterilizers.

In this author's opinion the AquaTop uv sterilizers are a genuine bargain, and the company's hob/uv sterilizers also function as very good mechanical filters when a foam prefilter is installed on their intake tubes.

Earlier...

If you're a fishkeeper who's become completely frustrated

with your regular filter's inability to keep the water in your aquarium clean, you should really consider purchasing a uv sterilizer.

Most uv sterilizers are expensive, and some with higher wattage and better quality uv bulbs can be very expensive.

However, companies like AquaTop have developed a line affordable uv sterilizers which do an excellent job of keeping your aquarium's water column nice and clean.

And while the debate continues to rage on in regard to whether or not an inexpensive uv bulb offers germicidal benefits, many aquarists who have purchased these affordable uv sterilizers continue to find that their fish

are healthier than ever, and their aquariums' water is noticeably cleaner than when using just a standard filter alone.

This author purchased my first AquaTop uv sterilizer the better part of a year ago, and it has remedied a very serious algae problem that existed in one of my community aquariums.

This AquaTop is an inline 10 watt unit (IL10UV) which has worked so well, that I have since purchased another one as a spare, and three AquaTop HOB/UV sterilizers: the PF-15UV, PF-25UV and PF-40UV.

These AquaTop hob/uv sterilizers are great for killing off algae and bacteria. However, they should not be used for anything but that and mechanical filtration.

The user will also need a separate filter to establish biological colonies in, such as a canister or another hob filter.

This is fine since redundant filtration is always beneficial to an aquarium.

As for the AquaTop PF-15UV, I use it on my Mr. Aqua 12 gallon long aquarium along with an Eheim 2213, and the tank's water remains crystal clear.

I am growing dwarf hairgrass and microsword in this aquarium under T-5 high lighting conditions, with injected CO2 and Flourish plant tabs in a sand substrate.

This would ordinarly create an algae bloom resulting in green water. However, the PF-15UV has prevented this from occurring.

In fact, this little filter kills off algae and bacteria that would normally compete with the microsword and dwarf hairgrass, so that the latter can propagate even faster.

In this author's opinion, this filter saves so much aggravation in growing plants that it is worth every penny of its $49.99 price.

If it turns out to be as durable and reliable as my Aquaclear hob filters, I will consider it to be an even better value.

Affordable uv sterlizers are really starting to catch on within the mainstream aquatic community. And the more recent addition of the hob/uv sterilizer (at present a market completely dominated by AquaTop) will likely encourage other filter manufacturers to include these in their lineup of aquarium filters in the future.

Highly recommended!

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I have had this product running on a 12 gallon freshwater aquarium for two months now. Not only have I had to completely disassemble this filter three times now, but cleaning is nearly impossible due to the shape of some of the plastic pieces. It stopped working again today so I will be finding a new filter. This is my second and last Aquatop product. The first broke within a month. The only upside is that the UV bulb is still working.

Thursday, August 1, 2013

Zoo Med AquaSun Aquarium Controller Timer & Power Strip

Zoo Med AquaSun Aquarium Controller Timer & Power StripThe timer is your typical manual timer with pins that are up or down dependent on when you want the lights, feeders, etc. on. One side is timed, the other side is not, which means that you have four outlets for things that need to be turned off (lights) and four outlets for things that get left on (filter and air pump, e.g). There is a switch on the side that allows you to easily override the timer. My only complaint is that by orienting the outlets as they are, large plugs need to trimmed slightly to fit. Another 1/8" would have made a big difference, or if the outlets were rotated 90 degrees then the large plugs would not be an issue. I am very satisfied with it, and gave it 4 stars instead of 5 because I feel that the product could have been better designed and tested before marketing it.

Seriously disappointed with this purchase so far. A fantastic value, but mine (which I am assuming is defective and will be trying to exchange) shuts off even when the pegs to keep it on are in the down position. It appears that the wheel that the pegs turn actually pushes them up as it moves against it. I initially thought it was happening only when the timer made the transition from off to on, so the off cycle grew gradually longer, but it has started happening mid cycle now, which stresses my pets.

I intend to attempt to exchange it and hopefully be able to update this review with more positive things to say.

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0 stars... Bought this light timer at Petsmart just now and I set it up (I've set many a light timer in my day) and everything seemed well. Went to make some lunch, looked over 5 minutes after set up and it was off. It pushes the pins up by itself like other reviews state. And now it won't even work in the "all outlets ON" position. Crap. Awful light timer. Do not buy.

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Straight out of the box this thing didn't work I would give it zero stars if I could I just wasted 20 bucks in a 8 port surge protector when I could have went to the 99 cent store to get one. This is the first purchase I have made from amazon that was a bad one but its not their fault it's the maker, I should have listened to the reviews but I didn't. Do yourself a favor and don't buy it or buy it and hope you get a good one its your call.

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The timer works like it should. I have 2 lights and a powerhead that come on during the day hours, while a filter, heater, and air pump are constant powered. I have a separate wall timer on a GFI outlet for my submersible LED lamps (beware the AquaSun Timer cannot support LED low voltage transformers side-by-side due to lack of space).

I've had it about a week, and so far it does not tick loudly. I replaced a programmable timer with this one and haven't had problems.

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Monday, July 8, 2013

Aquaclear Ammonia Remover, 3-Pack

Aquaclear 30-Gallon Ammonia Remover, 3-PackI'm cycling a new tank and I'm not seeing ammonia levels going down since I starting using these. It's only been a few days but I would expect to see a small drop in the level.

It's easy to use, I just can't tell if it's working.

Update: 4 days after writing the review my "Live NH3" meter, and API drop test are showing ammonia levels very close to zero, well below the 0.5 1 ppm they were so I guess this does work. I'm glad I got this.

Ammonia levels are high in my aquarium and decided to try by recommendation of a Petco employee, Aquaclear Ammonia remover. Maybe worked for other people but for me is still not difference.

Update: Jan/2012:

An aquarium normally will cycle in 6 weeks; Ammonia and Nitrites need to be 0 ppm and Nitrates 5+ ppm when the cycle is complete.

Best products for fresh water aquariums: (My experience)

*Water conditioner: Seachem Prime.

*To control Ammonia levels: Microbe-Lift Ammonia Remover.

*To control Nitrite and Nitrate levels: Microbe-Lift Nite Out II.

*To keep water clear and keep control of Ammonia, Nitrite and Nitrate: Seachem Purigen 100ml.

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