Showing posts with label online aquarium fish store. Show all posts
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Friday, November 14, 2014

Marineland Protein Skimmer Size: 305 Gallon / Hour

Marineland Protein Skimmer Size: 305 Gallon / HourThis is a very straight forward protein skimmer. I have it in my 125 gallon fish only tank and it's sucking out the DOC's with charm. The only problem is the hose underneath can get kinked which takes out the bubbles, but the little troubleshooting guide that comes with it tells you that this is a possibility so it's easy to fix. Overall a nice and easy plug and play skimmer.

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Sunday, September 28, 2014

Jardin Plastic Fish Tank Aquarium Plant Décor with Ceramic Base, 5-Piece, Red Green

Jardin Plastic Fish Tank Aquarium Plant Décor with Ceramic Base, 5-Piece, Red GreenI waited weeks for this to get in stock because I knew I wanted this color combination, and it did not disappoint. These are beautiful in the water. When you turn your tank light on they look absolutely amazing. If you have a red ornament in your tank like I do, it really makes things pop.

The quality of the plants is good, and the bases are weighted enough to keep the plant down by itself. You will not find this color combination in this style of plant anywhere else, and the price is good, around a dollar and some change each. I recommend you buy this item. Since it comes with 5 in a pack it is really ideal.

Friday, August 8, 2014

Rectangle coffee table aquarium, completely fish ready with hidden filter and LED lights

Rectangle coffee table aquarium, completely fish ready with hidden filter and LED lightsI needed an aquarium with a small footprint and good capacity. This product was a good choice. It was shipped promptly and safely. The reason this is not a 5 star review...a lack of instructions for the filter system.

Friday, July 11, 2014

Tetra 77853 Whisper Air Pump, 40-Gallon

Tetra 77853 Whisper Air Pump, 40-GallonTetra Whisper Air Pump 40 Gal Tank

For the money this is a good little air pump. Although I do have to say that after around the 4 month mark like everyone else giving a review here it got very noisy.

Don't worry there is a fix! Unscrew the 4 Philips head screws under the unit and separate the bottom and the top. You will find a stack of "L" shaped magnets. Move the stack a bit to the right and tighten the nut that holds the "L" shaped magnets in place. Put it back together and ta-da no more noise! The Problem is that the little arm that holds the square shaped magnet is hitting the "L" shaped magnets with every pump. All you have to do is give it some space so it doesn't hit the other stack of magnets. The nut might not have be tight enough when they built it or it rattled loose during normal use allowing the stack of magnets to slip a bit.

All in all this is a pretty good pump. Just wish Tetra would pay closer attention to the little things.

I bought one of these for my 29 gallon tank to use with a bubble wand. It was easy to set up and worked fine for two days. On the third day, when I came home from work, the first thing I heard when I walked in the front door was a loud buzzing sound. I followed the buzz to find out that it was the air pump. It wasn't the pump itself vibrating against the shelf it was on, but the motor of the pump. My aquarium is towards the back of the house, so for me to hear it as soon as I walked in tells you it was pretty loud. On top of that, there was only a small amount of air coming out of the bubble wand. I figured I'd just gotten a defective one, so I returned it and got a replacement. It worked great for about a month and a half until it woke me up this morning making the same exact loud buzz that the first one did. Low airflow to the bubble wand as well. Unfortunately, it broke after the store's return period expired, so now I can either deal with the manufacturer (which is always fun) or just count my losses and move on.

Would not recommend to others.

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This Aquarium Air Pump is so Quiet I have my 29 gallon aquarium in my big master bedroom. I can only hear the bubbles from the air-stone! I will use Whisper Air Pumps for both of my aquariums, because they are built really good and are Super Quiet! I recommend these aquarium air pump for all Aquarium Owners!

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This pump is just what I was looking for.Quiet,stylish,and it has the power I needed.

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I've used one of these pumps in my fishroom continiously, for 3 years without a breakdown. well made.

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Saturday, May 24, 2014

Marina Decor Polyresin Cave, Large

Marina Decor Polyresin Cave, LargeThis cave was a great addition to our tank. The fish love it and even our little red tailed shark likes to hide in it and pop out to scare other fish :-)

I bought this so my fish would have a place to hide, not knowing that the two plecos would take up residence instantly. My Oranda goldfish wanted to go in, but he's a little to large for such adventures. Anyway, the quality is OK, but just OK. The plants are hot-glued in, and the glue was very visible when I got this decoration out of the packaging. However, you don't notice it in the tank, and I don't think the fish much care one way or the other. The plants are stiff plastic, so it may not be the best decor for fish with delicate fins, although it hasn't bothered any of our goldfish as of yet. Overall, it's not a bad cave decoration for the price.

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I Bought This For My 4 Inch Pleco Once I Put It In He Went Straight Into It The Dimmensions Where A Little Bit Off But Its Ok As Long As My Pleco Loves It!

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I NEEDED SOMETHING FOR MY PLECOSTOMOS, WHICH IS 9 INCHES LONG. THIS WAS PERFECT,COMPARED TO THE LITTLE ROCK HE WAS TRYING TO GET IN AND OUT OF. IT IS JUST THE PERFECT SIZE AND IT LOOKS VERY NICE IN MY 55 GAL AQUARIUM. I LOVE IT AND SO DOES MY PLECOSTOMUS. I WOULD RECOMMEND THIS TO ANYONE FOR THEIR AQUARIUM, I HAVE HAD A LOT OF COMPLIANTS ON IT. THANK YOU

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It came in a huge box, which i was very excited. Didnt think it was going to be that big. I have a 55 gallon tank and my poor pleco is at least 10 inches long and had no where to hide in my tank. He loves the cave. He has a little trouble turning around in it. but he loves it. Just baught the blue jardin tree too. Recommend that one too. The cave almost touches from front to back of my tank kiddie cornered. And looks amazing. Very deep, which doesnt show in the picture. I am very pleased.

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Wednesday, May 14, 2014

Seachem Acid Buffer 600gram

Seachem Acid Buffer 600gramThis product should last a very long time. It only takes about a 1/4 teaspoon to change ph of water in a 50 gallon tank. I had canister of this that has lasted several years. They have since changed the color, it use to be pink and is now white. I recommend adding this to water in a bucket before putting into tank for better control of ph. The jar says to add to aquarium but this stuff is really powerful.

Top of the line product that does exactly what its intended to do without spikes in water quality. Highly recommend.

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Can't find a single complaint on this product. Works as advertised. I have an established 8 gallon tank setup. Was able to slowly adjust the pH and hardness to keep my plants, fish, and freshwater shrimp happy during the adjustment period. Just follow directions for amounts and cut back the amounts if you already have tank residents.

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Sunday, March 23, 2014

Glo Moon Rock Cave By Underwater Galleries - 6 Pack

Glo Moon Rock Cave By Underwater Galleries - 6 PackI bought what i thought was a 6 pack of cave rocks but there was only one in the package. Not as advertised but cool little cave

I actually got it from Walmart after this product became available on amazon.

Pros:

The right size for 10 Gallons and up tanks.

Very bright and glow color in day time and aquarium lights.

relatively inexpensive to add accents to my aquarium.

Cons:

No fish wants to hide in the cave, they hide behind it but not in it.

Unlike most of the green color glow items, its relflective glow with lights instead of glow itshelf strongly without lights.

In conclusion, I wont regret buying it, its a decent deal and unique.

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Misleading Product Title. I thought I was getting 6 glo moon rocks. Not sure why 6 pack is even in the name. Would have selected something else if I would have known.

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This product is very overpriced, it should really be 20 dollars at most (for all 6). Yes it does glow, it gives off a gentle green glow. I will admit it looks pretty well made for what I paid for it.

My albino Cory catfish enjoy hiding inside it. My ghost shrimp hides in it too. Or at least I think it does.

As with most glow in the dark items the cave reflects light from around it, so it won't glow unless light it around it. Also, the cave is lumpy (which is cool) but it has some relatively sharp points.

-editApril 13th; cave is still glowing well, my albino cory catfish (corydoras) love hiding in it. I would really recommend it for them. But save your money, get it from walmart.

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I don't know how many you get because I got mine from another site. I love it. My fish don't seem to feel the need for it, but it adds a fun, random element to my tank. :) And it glows for hours.

(note: once it gets dirty with algae and so on, it doesn't come totally clean, but I personally see nothing wrong with that)

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Saturday, March 15, 2014

Kent Marine Essential Elements

Kent Marine 00024 Essential Elements, 8-Ounce BottleThis product is a great

additive for extra element in

your salt water aquarium, helps

the grow for any kind of live plant.

Would really recommend it.

Kent products are the only products I use in our tank. The shipping is lightning fast and always comes undamaged. Would recommend these to anyone with an aquarium.

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Sunday, March 2, 2014

Designs by Nature 3 D Aquarium Background BJ051A 31.5"x 21.75"x 2"

Designs by Nature 3 D Aquarium Background BJ051A 31.5'x 21.75'x 2'Slightly bigger than tank but cutting it down to fit with a serrated bread knife wasn't too bad. Very little mess. My cichlids love it. It's so realistic that some of my cichlids have made some of the nooks into their personal caves even though I have plenty of slate caves for them. VERY VERY HAPPY

This background looks very nice after installation. My only complaints are a couple of holes in the background but that was easily concealed with black tape on the back of the tank. I think it's thicker than it has to be (this takes up significant square footage in the tank). Being thinner would be a good improvement and some of the background can flake off a little bit.

Overall, I would buy it again so I have to give it 4 Stars. It's better than spending a week trying to build one. I didn't have the time to do that.

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This background was the finishing touch to my wife's aquarium. We had spent a couple hundred dollars on artificial coral and plants, this tied it all together. Trimming was accomplished with a small scalpel and straight edge and the installation took less than twenty minutes including measuring and final fitting.

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Tuesday, February 25, 2014

Squeaky Bones Rubber Toy

Squeaky Bones Rubber Toy, SmallI have had one of the Four Paws toys for a year that is very durable. So durable it is nearly impossible to squeak and really not that appealing to my dog. It is the large ball with the two hands doing a thumbs up. Very thick rubber on it.

Figured I would give something a bit easier to squeeze a try and the bone looked like a good option. I actually spent more time checking out toys than it took him to damage this. He pierced the plastic of the squeaker within a few seconds of chewing on the end of the bone. Luckily he is still enjoying a good chew on the durable rubber but it is time for these companies to find a way to protect the squeaker better. Oh well. I did see a Kong product with a squeaker that was completely protected so I will probably try something like that next. It was a long tube that was clear blue. Worth checking out if you have a dog that will do more than just squeak in the middle of this toy.

For dogs with a large mouth the large ball will be better choice IMO. The search for the perfect toy continues.

Sorry, but I have to give this dog toy only 3 stars, as the day I got it, its really hard to squeak, and my little dog doesn't like it if it doesn't. Not worth sending it back! Too bad, its really cute. Defective squeaker I guess.

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I wanted organge toy, that's what's shown on the site. They sent purple and dog had it torn apart in under 5 minutes. Four paws makes rounder shaped toys that do hold up but not this shape, too easy for dog to get squeaker out and tear it apart. This seller should send me a free one.

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Sunday, January 12, 2014

KONG Laser Cat Toy

KONG Laser Cat ToyI love these toys in a way that is just wrong. Even my cats are beginning to suspect my perversity. But this toy is made so your thumb doesn't hurt from holding the button down, so I can go on playing for much longer than with the others. Combined with Whiska's Temptations (aka Kitty crack) the cats actually get a reward when they pounce and successfully "catch" the laser light.

This much fun is just wrong!

I bought this toy for my cat and about the third time I have used it, the laser started dimming rapidly and is not almost dead. I thought KONG was supposed to be a good brand, oh well, probably won't buy anything from them again.

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This makes the fur children happy. I can't even pick up the chain to this thing without one of them immediately running into the room with that crazed look on their face. Loads of fun.

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This laser is very light, and the shape is comfortable to hold.

The laser beam itself, is bright and creates an easily visible red dot.

The keychain part of it has two options, traditional ring, or open/close hook (I don't know the proper term), which makes it easy to put away.

My cat, who is 7 years old, enjoys playing with it, though not as much as when she was younger.

As a kitten, she would literally climb the walls trying to catch it!

Now she sometimes watches the laser-device, rather that the dot it emits, but knowing where the dot comes from hasn't made her lose interest in playing.

My 1 1/2 year old pup, however, was terrified at first.

He hid even after we put it away. When I got him to come out, he kept frantically looking around, making sure the dot wasn't coming!

We had to reintroduce it to him slowly, showing him that it was just a toy, and couldn't hurt anything.

He isn't as terrified now, but still backs away from it. I can tell he is also getting a bit curious though, so hopefully he'll come around soon!

Each pet has it's own personality, and the laser is so affordable, I would recomend trying it. If your pet ends up liking it, they'll get a lot of exercise, and likely do some hilarious things trying to catch it.

Just be careful not to shine it in their eyes!

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Well, the laser works great. My cat just doesn't chase it at all! She is the first cat I've had that doesn't chase the "red dot".

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Saturday, November 23, 2013

Acurel E250 Millimeter Pond Clarifier, Treats 2,650 Gallons

Acurel E250 Millimeter Pond Clarifier, Treats 2,650 GallonsThis stuff works! It took about two weeks and three treatments, I was beginning to lose hope, but one day I went out to the pond and I could see the bottom! We have a 100 gallon pond with waterfall, and the raccoons have been fouling it. It is perfectly clear now, and we have no filter in the pond, just the waterfall. It didn't harm the tadpoles or mosquitos (darn). No more green sludge.

It just took time to do it's work. I would recomend this to anyone that has a grungy pond.

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Monday, October 21, 2013

Hydor 100W Submersible Aquarium Heater - Original Theo

Hydor 100W Submersible Aquarium Heater - Original TheoThe unit consistently delivers the same temperature, which is good, but that temperature is always about five degrees higher that where I set it. So if I want my tank at 77 I need to set this to 72. These products are all about accuracy and consistency, and this unit has not been so great. I'm too lazy to make a warranty claim, but I figured other customers should know my experience.

I got this heater with a fish tank that we purchased. It was keeping our 65 gal tank about 80, but when I saw where the dial was set, I moved it to 82, and it made my tank go to 90 degrees! I was shocked when I saw the temp. I had to do some fancy footwork to get the tank down to where it should be. I will be buying a new heater. Accuracy is important. I would not recommend this heater.

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Bought two of these for my 20 long freshwater tank (I put one on each side.) They practically go on and off at the same time that's how well calibrated they are. In my setup, they have about a 2-degree range from where I calibrated them meaning, I set them both to their highest settings initially and after an hour I plugged them in, and then turned them both down until they turned off at the temperature I wanted (79 degrees.) The tank fluctuates between 78+ and 80+ degrees, which is very acceptable to me.

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I bought this product thinking that it had good ratings then I put it in my tank the water was always over 80 degrees F even when it was set at 75 degrees!!!!!

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The hydor THEO line of heaters is great. they're not HUUUUUUGE and they get the job done.

they consistently maintain the temperature of the water.

i have comparable heaters but they're as long as my elbow to the tips of my fingers. the theo is nice and small and you can fit it in just about any aquarium.

it also does not pop or make other noises like aquion heaters.

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Tuesday, October 1, 2013

Petego- Auto Pet Carrier - Orange Wheels

Petego United Pets A.U.T.O Pet Carrier, Tan/Gray with Light Blue Wheels, 14.5 Inches by 20 Inches by 13 InchesPROS: (1) Gorgeous (2) Convenient size for my Italian Greyhound (3) Easy to handle (4) Clever locking mechanism (5) Sturdy metal door (6) Soft rubber carrying handle (7) Custom-sized, color-coordinated cushion included in purchase

CONS: (1) The orange knob used to open/close the door is small and smooth/slick, which makes it comparatively difficult to use with my large hands (I am 6'4"), especially as the locking mechanism requires a push-and-rotate action. (2) Though I love the beautiful/minimalist aesthetic of the A.U.T.O (Animal Urban Transport Object), I believe the carrier could be made sturdier and the door fit a little better by building a second hinge mechanism. The current design causes the door to tilt a little when open, and leaves little room for error in creating parts, such that, for example, there is a very small, 1cm gap on on my carrier (located in the few inches between the front orange "wheel" and the carrier door) because the the plastic molding is a too thick at the hinge. (3) Though I love the soft rubber on the carrying handle, I wish the handle itself was more cylindrically/rope-shaped so that I could grip it in my hand like a suitcase, rather than balancing the weight of my dog on my fingertips, which is what the present, flattened/strap-shape of the handle requires me to do.

This was pretty cute but just okay in terms of function. I really like the one I ended up getting made by Pet Gear. It has a base that you put in your car, which makes the carrier lay straight and not crooked on the seat. It's very secure. If you are thinking about safety first for your pet, go with that one. It's kind of hard to find on Amazon, it's called the "Pet Gear Auto Carrier & Kennel for cats and dogs up to 15 lbs".

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Friday, September 13, 2013

All Glass Aquarium AAG10180 Tank, 180-Gallon

All Glass Aquarium AAG10180 Tank, 180-GallonPhoto not large enough. Is this a fish tank? Does it come with a

hood? It appears that ( by the pic ) It is a 180 gallon fish tank

with a black hood? I am interested in buying this product.

This is a good value, and it looks very nice.

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Thursday, September 5, 2013

KollerCraft TOM Aqua Pal Betta Kit with LED Lighting, Heart - 1-Gallon

KollerCraft TOM Aqua Pal Betta Kit with LED Lighting, Heart - 1-GallonThis performed admirably in conveying a betta fish between home and college, about a 2-1/2 hr trip by car with my wife holding the fish-in-Aqua Pal in her lap in the passenger seat, following my daughter's instructions to keep the jostling of the fish to a minimum. The little guy did look a little stressed by the episode, but recovered quickly when he arrived. This unit has a small access port in the top for food and air, a handle, a screw-on top, and an LED light. What more could you ask for? I would definitely recommend carrying it by its handle AND by its bottom to be doubly sure no disaster occurs. We used aquarium gravel instead of the included plastic "gems". The price is a little high for the apparent cost of the unit, but, it's just the thing for this task.

I purchased this for a betta fish, which was a gift for my cats. This model was perfect because the lid screws on, which eliminates any fear of my cats lifting the lid to get to the fish. There is a small hole at the top, so you don't have to unscrew the lid to feed the fish. The "aqua gems" cover the bottom, but I added some gravel for additional covering. Also, the aqua gems are light, and you lose some when changing the water, so some other covering will likely need to be added eventually. The one negative I found is that the light is basically useless. It illuminates nothing and the batteries die quickly. Other than that, I'm very satisfied. I did look at PetSmart for additional oxygen stones, but they don't sell them. Not sure if those are really necessary, though.

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We keep our betta in this bowl when we go on vacation and when we need to clean out his other bowl. It is made out of lightweight plastic, so I wouldn't recommend it for a permanent home.

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Wednesday, August 7, 2013

Lee's 40/55 Premium Undergravel Filter, 12-Inch by 48-Inch

Lee's 40/55 Premium Undergravel Filter, 12-Inch by 48-Inchthis filter does its job delivfery was good also the packaging. i also purchased power heads to enhance this filter works well.

I've had a "regular" Lee's undergravel filter for my old 30 gallon tank and now this one for my 55. Both work well and I'm not sure if the grooves on this one make that much of a difference. In terms of width, this one seems to have some space between the tank and the undergravel filter though. I didn't measure to see if it was a full 48 inches, but it has more uncovered space on the tank floor than I'd like; otherwise I'd give it 5 stars. Also, as a "premium" filter, it should be made of higher quality plastic, but it doesn't have a "premium" feel for the materials. I'm not saying it's bad; it just doesn't give you the feeling that you're holding a part that could have come out of your Mercedes vs. a Honda.

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This undergravel filter is well built and is currently holding up 100 pounds of substrate. The size was just as described.

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These are a great addition to any tank. Installs easy before you put anything in the tank. Then all you do is cover with gravel/rocks and decorate your tank as you want. It works great on helping to keep you tank cleaner longer. Which means less stress on your fish.

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