Showing posts with label marine aquarium fish for sale. Show all posts
Showing posts with label marine aquarium fish for sale. Show all posts

Tuesday, November 18, 2014

Boyd Freshwater Aquarium Vita-Chem 4 oz

Boyd Freshwater Aquarium Vita-Chem 4 ozThis is a wonderful product . After some split fins my fish received from some fin nipping and fights , I thought I would give this a try to help regenerate and heal their dorsal and caudal fins . It worked like a dream . My fish are healthier , they eat better , their colors are more vibrant , it has increased growth and the vitality of my fish . It also helps build up a healthy immune system , so that is a huge plus . I will never go again without this product , well worth the money .

I got this for my betta male since I thought he could use a little extra nutrition. I don't feed him live food so I started using this. I soak one pellet in some of this and it does wonders. Not only does it soften the pellet but it has made his colors come out a lot. Also his fins were starting to curl. Since I've started this along with some seachem ph balancer, he's much healthier! 1 drop a gallon keeps him stress free! =D

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This is a needed product for fish in a controlled environment. Helps them get the added vitamins that some of the lesser foods lack, and if you use a high quality food like Oceans Choice, it an added bonus for the fish as well. Easy to use, my fish are all healthy and happy and I attribute a large part of that to this product. If you have fish, BUY IT!

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I have been adding Vita-Chem Freshwater, just 1 drop per gallon to my betta fish Kiyo's water and he seems healthier and happier every day. He's recovering from fin-rot and since adding this vitamins his recovery has been faster.

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I soak all my freeze dried food and pellets with vita chem and it works great, I am glad my fish get the proper nutrients they need. I have noticed a great significance since initially using this product.

I keep the bottle in the fridge since it has only 4 months shelf life and I have been using it for much longer than that.

Monday, November 17, 2014

biOrb First Aid Service Kit

biOrb First Aid Service KitWe went on vacation and had a friend feed our fish and we came back and they looked a little sick, some algae growing on them or something so I ordered this and after a week they were looking more lively and the growths went away. Fair warning though, this is only a 2 week service kit, it says you have to change it out after 2 weeks back to a normal filter.

Thursday, October 30, 2014

Como Mini Round Sintered Air Stone Airstone for Fish Aquarium

Como Mini Round Sintered Air Stone Airstone for Fish AquariumPuts off a lot of bubbles, great for larger tanks. I would definitely purchase again. The only negative is that it's shipped from China so it takes about a month to get it.

Monday, October 13, 2014

Zoo Med Ocean Sun 10, 000K 420 Daylight Bulb T5 High Output 24 Watts, 22-Inch

Zoo Med Ocean Sun 10, 000K 420 Daylight Bulb T5 High Output 24 Watts, 22-InchVery Bright and much better than Flourescent Tubes. Mine seem to take a while to fully ignite. Can anyone say that is normal or should I return them.?

Have this and a Flora Sun bulb installed and they work just fine. These bulbs seemed to be designed just for the Zoo Med products though...

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Friday, July 11, 2014

PondCare 180K Bag Spring and Autumn Pond Fish Food Premium Pellet, 14-Pound

PondCare 180K Bag Spring and Autumn Pond Fish Food Premium Pellet, 14-PoundI have been using this koi spring and autumn food for years and wouldn't use any other kind. They love it. I buy several bags at a time and store them in the freezer to keep them fresher. I did try sticks once instead of the pellets and the fish wouldn't eat the sticks. They love the pellets. I feed it from the time the water is between 42 degrees F. and 70 degrees F., then I gradually change them over to their summer food. I have koi, butterfly koi, shubunkins and comets.

Koi Food is expensive and yet the koi I have raised and cared for many years are valuable to me so I am careful what I feed them. This was a change in diet for my koi but they really like the food and I like the quality. This is definitely a product I will continue purchasing. Good packaging that kept food fresh.

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Good quality product. Fish seem to like it very much. I will order more again come next year at the appropriate time.

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we love this food for our koi. they are happy and we now have 2 of them eating from our hand.

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This is a staple Spring/Fall koi food that I use because my water temp never gets above 65 because I live high in the mountains and summer is brief and cool. My fish consequently are not big eaters, but the do seem to like this stuff. It's a good food at a reasonable price so I felt a four star was justified.

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Sunday, June 8, 2014

New Life Spectrum Cichlasoma 150g

New Life Spectrum Cichlasoma 150gNew Life Spectrum is the best fish food company. Nothing can compare to their quality. My flowerhorn eats these as a staple food. My fish loves it.

Best fish food ive ever used. Theyre always begging at the top of the tank when i come into the room. Also have really colored up since i started using this food. I feed this and omega one food they are both really good for cichlids

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Saturday, May 10, 2014

Hydor Deco Stump Log Kit Med - Green (Ornament + Ario 2 Green)

Hydor Deco Stump Log Kit Med - GreenI purchased this for my niece's aquarium and she loves it! She uses it as a night light in her room and it looks fantastic in her 5 gallon aquarium tank.

The Ario Log Kit is beautiful to look at. It is doing a fantastic job of keeping the aquarium aerated but it is having a hard time remaining anchored. Our aquarium has a dirt/gravel substrate it would probably do better in a completely gravel environment.

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Saturday, April 19, 2014

Fish Mate 1000PUV Pressurized UV+Bio Pond Filter

Fish Mate 1000PUV Pressurized UV+Bio Pond FilterI installed this filter in my 800 gallon pond and my water literally went from pea soup to crystal clear in 7 days! I was amazed at how clear it got the water. Super easy to install and hide so its not visible when looking at the pond. I would definitely recommend this for an inexpensive way to keep clear water. The only thing is they should mention you NEED TO BUY A PUMP as well. Fortunately I read that on someone elses review and purchased one with it, but would have been pissed if I found out and then had to wait another week for my pump to arrive. Overall, great product, would highly recommend.

I purchased two Fish Mate 1000 P (non UV) filters in 2006 for our two backyard 250 gallon koi ponds and they have been barely adequate. I also purchased two Pondlife Turbo-Twist 9 Watt Pond UV Clarifiers for controlling nuisance green algae. I also use a Danner Pondmaster PM1000 pre-filter on each pond and Danner Pondmaster Model 7 700 gph pump on each pond.

The molded plastic ports are thinly cast and prone to distortion from required hose clamps which eventually causes associated weakening and breakage. I contacted the manufacturer, Ani Mate, to obtain a new top cover and I was informed that the non-UV model is no longer supported and no replacement lid is available. I then ordered a Becket 7109810 750-Gallon Pressure Filter from amazon and to my surprise it readily rendered the afflicted pond to crystal clear clarity within two days!

It appears that perhaps Beckett's selection and use of 'Bio Balls' is superior to that of Pet Mate's use of volcanic lava-like rocks as a biological support medium. Regardless, I'm now definitely pleased.

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This unit did not control the alge buildup. I don,t know if the inside filters were inadequate or if the UV bulb needed to be stronger.

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We have had this product before and when it finally wore out we tryed another method to keep our pond clean. This year I'm starting the season with my favorite filter.

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I have a three year, 300 gallon stock tank pond. It's never had filtration of any kind. It has been pea soup for three summers. It gets full west texas sun, and is moderately stocked. The filter has cleared visibility to the bottom in 4 days. I'm totally impressed. No buyers remorse. When this one quits, I'll probably order another.

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Friday, April 18, 2014

API Stress Coat Water Conditioner, 16-Ounce

API Stress Coat Water Conditioner, 16-OunceI have been using this product for about 10 years and I love it. I have tried a few other water conditioners but my tanks always just seam to be healthier when I use this product. I highly recommend it :-)

I have relied on this product to pre-condition water for my tank for about 5 years.

This vendor is great fast shipment, well packed, ahead of time.

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Two of my fish had their fins damaged by an aggressive tank mate. While this is a nice water conditioner, I bought it with specific hopes that it would aid in my fishes tail fins regrowth and it has done just that. I was very upset at the damage and didn't know how well mother nature alone would take care of it and this stress coat fish and tap water conditioner has definitely delighted me with it's efficiency. Pay close attention to the dosing. Extra size dose is recommended for fin damage.

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Excellent all-in-one water conditioner that tackles both chlorine and chloramines. I've used this product for both inside aquariums and my 200 gallon outdoor pond. Easy to use and a little goes a long way. Literally, it provides instant water conditioning.

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There are a great deal of water conditioners out there on the market for the fish tank. This is one that I've used regulary since 1999. I use it to condition my water for water changes, topping off the tank and when setting up a new tank. It removes both chlorine and chloramine from tap water. It also reduces fish stress and heals any damaged tissue, torn fins, and skin wounds. It also replaces the natural secretion of slime that is interrupted by handling, shipping, fish fighting, or other forms of stress and reduces the susceptibility to disease and infection. It is a great product, which I have no trouble recommending to others. I usually buy the larger size, but when in a pinch I buy this size.

Thursday, April 17, 2014

Finnex PX-360 Compact Canister Aquarium Filter

Finnex PX-360 Compact Canister Aquarium FilterOverall a great filter. It does a great job for what I need it to do. I wanted to do a planted nano tank, and this is a great filter for it.

Only 2 draw backs for this.

#1 I needed some straight connectors, but the connectors (rubber ones) are 90 degrees. So my intlet and outlet set lower in the water than I would like because I put it on a 5.5 nano. But that is the only complaint.

*#2 the smaller clips on mine like to pop off. But they snap back on easy, but aggravating, not a big deal in the grand scheme.

The capacity is great and the water flow is perfect I think for up to 15 maybe 20 gallons. I like it because i dont have a HOB filter sitting above the tank. Even if I hang this filter (it comes with hangers) It sets below the tank. The back of this tank is painted black and the suction cups and fittings are hardly noticed.

Comes with ceramic media and a sponge and a filter pad. I think when the filter needs changing i will put floss and carbon in there because it would be cheaper than replacements. 3 tray compartment and easy to fit.

I will buy one or two of these for my 20 gallon when that filter dies.

Handy tips: if you piece it together make sure your pump is lined up with the hole on the media holder. I spent 20 minutes trying to figure out why it wasnt pumping.

when changing filters, be sure to rinse out the hoses. I change my filter once a month. After changing it, if I don't rinse the tubes debris is shot into the tank.

***Update***

After 8 months or so using the filter, I still love it, and its a breeze during tank maint.

*After working with the pump I know how to take it apart without popping the little clips off.

I have a 12 gallon salt water tank that came with a bio-wheel, carbon, and filter. My Nitrates were through the roof (in the red, 40 range) I come to find out bio-wheel are not need anymore if you have live rock & live sand which I have. bio wheels in the early stage can cause high nitrates, so I had to toss the bio-wheel filter out.

I search for Days for a good canister filter I was willing to pay big $$$ for one if it help with Nitrates, but most good canister filter are for big 50 gallon tanks. I had no choice but to get the PX-360 because it was the Only one I found for small tank like mine. When I saw its cheap price I thought for sure it wasn't going to work at all. But being able to pick what I can put inside the filter has helped a lot! I have ammonia pads, de-nitrate rock, & chemi pure in the filter and my Nitrates have dropped into the 20 range. I use to have to do water changes every 4 days to keep the nitrates from spiking. Now with the px-360 filter I only do water changes every 3 weeks, I might go every 4 weeks if the Nitrates drop more.

It is quiet, very quiet much quieter then my air pump, and super easy to clean. Best part it's so small it fits on the stand right beside the tank, I have a lighthouse in front of the filter so no one see it. Probably its best feature is being able to put any media you want inside & the long rubber hoses so you can put the filter behind, beside or under the tank to hide it. It also comes with hang on the tank feature but I like it sitting on the stand better.

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I am using this canister filter on a 40 gallon filled to the top with 2 axolotls (salamanders) in the tank.

The PX-360 filter is rated for a much smaller tank, but I was looking for a canister filter that was not too powerful for the tank, as axolotls do not like a great deal of water flow (these salamanders like to chill out and meditate about the mysteries of life day after day after day....). I have two sponge filters on the aquarium as well, so I only have to open this canister up and clean it out about once every two or three months.

I bought mine in April 2011, and it is still running strong nine months later. I realize that this is a short length of time, but I decided to rate the canister filter anyway because--so far at least--it has done the trick, AND it is cheaper than the Zoo Med 511 filter, which was the other one that I was contemplating for this tank. I also own the Zoo Med 511 and am quite happy with it, but I am just saying that there doesn't seem to be anything wrong with this Finnex filter, which is a little more than half the price of the Zoo Med! Perhaps the Finnex company is keeping the price down to attract hobbyists because so few of us know anything about the company or their filters (or their heaters as they have those too)? I don't know, but I am writing this positive review because I just decided to buy another one of these canisters for a 25 gallon tank with fish, so I thought I should also put my mouth where my money is!!

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Nice unit for isolation tank. I have a 10 gallon saltwater isolation tank for new purchases and this filter works just as good as my Flu... 405 for the 75 gallon tank. GREAT BUY

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I have had this Finnex PX-360 for nearly a year now. it works great, and properly maintained and cleaned it is very silent. I use it in conjunction with my 1.9 gallon Finnex planted nano tank in which I have freshwater shrimp with a CO2 injection system. The pressure from this unit was a little too fierce at first for my size tank. So using a drill bit I reamed out the output nozzles on the water spray bar to make them slightly larger in each case and this solved my over pressure problem.

You have to regularly clean this unit like any filter since the intakes and tubing can become clogged and when I notice it becoming a bit sluggish or making a bit of noise, I give it a throughout cleaning. In addition I periodically use a phillips screwdriver to dissassemble the impeller unit and clean it, and also the small 1/8" air return tube along side it which had become clogged on one occasion. Let's face it you have to be a bit DIY about these things, and when I see people complaining that the unit stopped working after x months then I think it is usually the case that it required a thorough cleaning by someone who is not shy about pulling the thing apart and identifying the problem.

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Monday, April 14, 2014

API Marine Flake

API Marine Flake, 1.1-OunceMy fish eat this stuff but do not love it as much as other dry foods. I like it because it rarely gets below the surface level and when my power heads blow it around it floats in the water column for corals to catch it. They seem to take to it as well.

Sunday, March 16, 2014

Finnex PX-360 2-Piece Canister Carbon Cartridge Filter

Finnex PX-360 2-Piece Canister Carbon Cartridge FilterThese are crap they dont have the ring the others that come with the product do and the weave is so tight after just a day it's so clogged no water will flow through these cartridge filters. I'm Pretty sure we will have to buy another filter unit thanks to these s***ty filters. they have been nothing but a problem sice we got them.Do not waste your time or money buying these pieces of junk.

I had read the other reviews and purchased it assuming the change in design would not affect the performance of the filter element. At first I was happy and believed it was just as good as the original with the pressed ring built in. It's not, I now understand the purpose of that seemingly useless ring. The ring keeps the filter element material down off the suction hole in order to allow the entire filter element surface to filter. After installing this element my filter runs fine for a week or two and then degrades in performance until barely a dribble is coming out the spray head. Upon opening the filter the element is almost all white, except for one clogged circle where the pressed ring should be. I haven't found any of the original design so there is no option other than this design, but I solved the problem. I took a piece of pcv pipe a bit larger than the suction hole and drilled holes all the way around it as close together as I could in a ring pattern.Then I cut that ring off and inserted it as a spacer between the element and filter housing. It's maybe an 1/8th inch tall(maybe a little taller) so the holes are small but they opened up most the side of the ring still. It works great now, and the tank stays as clear as it used to.

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It appears the product has changed just a bit. No ring inthe filter to match the hole in the canisters. Still works just as good!

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I bought this product on Amazon and had no problems with it. The filter is great and works really well. If you have small tanks and are looking to keep the water clean and fish happy this is what you need to buy.

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Saturday, February 22, 2014

Como Aquarium Flexible Rubber Air Curtain Bubble Diffuser Tubing 8" Black

Como Aquarium Flexible Rubber Air Curtain Bubble Diffuser Tubing 8' Blackso far it works great, I'm not sure about the rubber foam surrounding the air tube and weather it is safe for food or will decompose after a while. I will post back after a few months to see if its degrading. However that has nothing to do with the product, it flows plenty of bubbles and stays how you bend it, which is all I really needed. I may just replace them with air stones to be safe.

Tuesday, February 18, 2014

Perfecto Manufacturing Full Flo Hood 30" Black

Perfecto Manufacturing Full Flo Hood 30' Black
  • Size: 30 Inch

I bought this for my 29 gallon and I think if I had to go back, I may have bought the dual aqueon hood. I have just started to get into plants and in the front where the feeding door is there is a long dark spot. Its bulky, hard to handle and if you want to move/get into the tank you have to remove the entire lid. I have scratched up my arms pretty good when I reach into the tank through the feed door.

pro:

good for simple aquarium for simple plants

Covers the top of the tank well and cut out for the filters

Ample space for the feed door

Con:

Hard to handle with one hand

needs another bulb for high light planting

bulky/wasted space on design

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I'm very impressed with this hood. I bought this for a 29g tank that measures 30" X 13". This is a universal fit hood that sits on top of the frame (instead of sitting inside on the ledges). There are several plastic nubs that you break off depending on the brand so this seats perfectly. My hood hung over the back about 1cm but that was ok as it still covered everything and the back is hidden anyway.

I'm impressed with this hood as it's very high quality. The plastic is nice and strong and everything is well made. Everything works well. The light fixture is separate from the cover so you can remove it when changing the water. There is a strip of plastic in the back that can be cut for cord and air tubing access. I waited a long time to get a 30" hood because they're pretty expensive and I'm very glad I got this deal. This is my second Perfecto brand hood and I like their hoods very much.

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Very happy with this hood and light. Good deal for the price and fits my aquarium perfectly. And very fast shipping, I had it in Hawaii in less than a week.

If you are looking for a replacement hood/light that will not break the bank then this is the one for you.

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Good quality and fits perfect, what makes it easy to install is that it sit on top on the base.

Wednesday, February 12, 2014

Geometric Specialty Fluorescent Full Hexagon Aquarium Hood in Oak

Perfecto Manufacturing APF23271 Marineland Perfect-a-Lite Fluorescent Full Aquarium Specialty Lighting Hoods, 27-Gallon, OakNice lid however, the cut out in the back that accomidates the filter system is too small for filter systems designed to fit a 55 gal. tank.

This matches and fits my aquarium perfectly. I purchased my aquarium second hand and had a hard time finding a place that would just give the measurements on their hood as I didn't know what size my aquarium was. I even called the Perfecto manufacturer, who was recommended by another store, and they couldn't give me the answer. I finally found theaquariumguys.com and they posted the measurements. I am very pleased and would highly recommend this item and this especially company. Thanks!

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Tuesday, January 28, 2014

Como 10.4" Long Stainless Steel Curved Tweezer for Fish Tank Plants

Como 10.4' Long Stainless Steel Curved Tweezer for Fish Tank PlantsThis solved a problem I had reaching into models in construction. It even solved the problem of keeping some parts separate while getting glued!

Very flexible, but really strong. I'm satisfied.

Monday, January 27, 2014

Mardel Live pH In-Tank Meter Aquarium Water Testing, Three Pack

Mardel Live pH In-Tank Meter Aquarium Water Testing, Three PackIt isn't as accurate as an actual PH test kit with the two separate additives and beakers. It seemed accurate for about a week and then showed the water to have a dangerously high PH. When I tested with the traditional methodthe PH was where it should have been.

I give it two stars just because it was accurate (if only for a week).

I found that this pH checker was not as accurate as the one that I bought from Pet Smart. The one from Pet Smart was made by Seachem. It was an Alert combo which contained two devices. One was for pH and the other was for ammonia readings. The dual pack was around 12 or 13 dollars. The pH checker lasts 3-6 months while the ammonia lasts for 1 year. While the Mardel is cheaper long term because it comes with 3 meters that each last 3 months I will choose the Seachem for accuracy.

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Its okay for getting a rough idea of where your pH balance is, but not 100% accurate. But at least it gives you a good indicator as to whether you need to really test it and check your water pH.

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Monday, January 6, 2014

Tetra 26169 Whisper Bio-Bag Cartridge, Medium, 3-Pack

Tetra 26169 Whisper Bio-Bag Cartridge, Medium, 3-PackI love that it is so easy to change and to find the right size. Please dont be like me and forget to rinse the dust outmy fish were giving me evil eye for a whole week.

This is a great product for a beginner. I have never checked the pH, temp or O2 level but my blue gourami and blue little lobster are doing great. Thanks and I'll keep on purchasing this product!!! I highly recommend

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Great for on the go changes. I don't know how many of you struggled opening those frustrating bags of charcoal, but this little kit saves you a lot of trouble for people looking to eliminate a few stressful steps.

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These are the same cartridges I buy at the big-box stores, but cheaper. They work great and I highly recommend them.

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For some reason, the company changed the "size" reading on this product. I was able to figure out what I needed and ordered them. They are easy to exchange in the pump and less of a hassle than those bags you must fill yourself. Depending on how many critters you have in your tank, they can last anywhere from one to two weeks. I used them in a tank containing fish and frogs and they cleaned just fine. These were shipped very fast also.

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Eheim Jager Submersible Aquarium Heater 250 watt

Eheim Jager Submersible Aquarium Heater 250 wattI was loyal to Visi-Therm Stealth heaters until their recall.

I'm switching my fishroom over to Eheim Jager, and they've been working great.

Also needed to upgrade to the 250 watt to get my 75G up to 80F for breeding purposes.

200W wouldn't go over 76F

One of two 3618 250W heaters (only in 50 gallon tanks) failed in one year (three year warranty). Manufacturer is in Germany, with no US contacts or repair address. Good luck!

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I researched many heaters and kept coming back to the Eheim. The price n Amazon was great and shipping was quick. Compared to my old heater this is a much beefier, better engineered version

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I have a 75 gallon tank in my cooler basement during this minnesota winter and it seems to be keeping a pretty consistent temp. I have not had any issues so far.

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This heater is the best heater on the market. It heats up the water to the exact temperature in no time. After water changes when the new water is slightly cooler then the tank water, this heater gets the entire tank at the same temperature in a matter of minutes. Excellent heater.

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Wednesday, December 11, 2013

Super Pet My First Home Tank Topper

Super Pet My First Home Tank TopperI'm really surprised that large chain stores don't carry this product. This is the best housing solution for Syrian hamsters we've found in years of looking. Combine this with a $10 glass aquarium and its the cheapest as well. Plastic "...trail" products are not durable, are a pain to assemble and hard to keep clean. Metal cages are durable but expensive and not as flexible. What we've done is combine Crittertrail parts with the platforms that come with this kit to get the same effect as a larger all-plastic cage. As for those who complain that the shelving gets chewed...um, duh...thats how these little guys explore their surroundings and that also tells me you aren't offering them an alternative to help wear down their incisors. Cleaning this setup is a snap, the cover comes off in one piece--along with any attached shelves & parts--giving you easy access to litter for changing. Housing potential mates next to each other allows Syrians to interact a bit without sharing the same cage--preventing fights b/w incompatible suitors. The biggest drawback to this product is the tendency for Syrians to "pitch-their-poop" if their on the second floor--but training them to use a corner box in the aquarium can minimize "collateral damage." Finally, rodent urine will eventually lead to rusting of just about any cage, but repaint & seal with quality non-toxic spray paints and you're good to go.

Great idea, but the plastic in the ramps and platforms isn't going to last much longer with my gerbils...they have chewed completely through one ramp and one platform. This would be a much better product if the ramps and platforms were made of a different (harder) material, or of wood. (The wood to give the gerbils something HEALTHY to chew on) Would be better if it came with an extra set of ramps and platforms until then.

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I bought two of these for my kids hamsters and the one hamster does great climbing and doing everything the cage is for. The other hamster fell off the top when she started sliding and refused to go up again so now the cage is in the basement.

Its also not as easy to get to your hamster since if she is in the tank you can't just open the top and reach in unless you have super long arms so you must remove the entire top which for a kid can be tough. I worry that they will not hook it right and it will get knocked off and the cats will have lunch.

Often the hamster food ends up all over the place too since its set in the top part and if you are not completly steady it spills.

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I would have given it 5 stars but my gerbils chewed the house up within a week or two and now after a couple of months they no longer have ramps. Currently, they're working on chewing up the shelves.

So I'm off to buy one that's entirely wire. Wish I had done that in the first place!

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We have 3 rats, one naked rat, one albino white rat, and one dumbo rat. They were originally in a huge ferret cage until they all discovered how to squeeze through the bars. This thing is perfect, and I was surprised at how much stuff comes with it! The ramps are a great touch, and this morning when I woke up, they were all huddled up in the nice blue hut. The only thing I dislike is the bottle of water that comes with it, it's terribly small, and it's a pain to reach in there and pull the thing out all the time, so I just put the old bottle we originally had in there for them.

My favorite feature is that the bowl of food kind of locks into the top ramp, so they can't fill it with bedding and all sorts of yuck.

It took awhile to get here, but I would definitely recommend this to anyone who has small critters that need some more space. I will try to post a video here soon, but I see that another user already did that (which is what made me buy this).

Conclusion: FOR THE $25 dollars, this is a whole lot of stuff, and effectively doubles the size of your 10 gallon tank, easy setup, i just looked at the box and snapped everything together.

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