Showing posts with label online fish store. Show all posts
Showing posts with label online fish store. Show all posts

Thursday, November 27, 2014

Aquarium Products Quick Cure Pond Treament, 16-Ounce

Aquarium Products Quick Cure Pond Treament, 16-Ouncereally did the trick. along with a temp increase, fish cleaned up nice great deal on the price as compared to buying small bottles in the store. i have a 300 gal tank. this made it easy..

Quick cure works great on ponds it saved 30 of my koi 2 weeks ago all over 12 inch long and worth over 1400 or more each

i put 1 koi from a pet store in my pond last fall ... as the water temp went up this spring i started seeing alot of flashing and then some odd behavior ...small ulcer on the pet store koi ..then death ... i treated the water with salt and quick cure and 2 days later every 1 seams happy and safe ... im ordering a 3rd bottle now for follow up

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Sunday, November 23, 2014

Tetra Pond Debris-Handling Pumps

Tetra Pond Debris-Handling Pump DHP3600, 199 wattsI've been running this pump all summer, and it is fantastic! I have debris problems with a river birch that dumps leaves at the slightest hint of drought, but this pump keeps on working. Input is easily cleared up with a net or ground up by the pump. Very low to no maintenance required. Tetra hit a four bagger with this one.

I would have giving this five stars at first but This was a replacement for the same type as the first only lasted 8 months, hoping this will last a bit longer. The first was sent back to Tetra for warranty and they replaced it with a new one. Seems the impeller was rubbing on the back casing causing it to overload and cut out on heat build-up. Great pressure and flow is the best I have had out of five differant pumps. Cheaper to run as well!!!

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So far so good. A pond service guy I called was recommending a whole new setup for my very dirty pond (abandoned for months by the previous owner). I guess his recommendation of an external pump and humongous new filter and all new piping made more "sense", but the $4k plus price tag scared me off. I ordered this pump and it started pumping out a very pleasing and fast stream right away. My pond still has too much algae but for that I'm going to try the filter from the same company next. And the pomp appears to be having no issues even though there is plenty of small debris in my pond. All in all, very pleased so far. And oh, it was a snap to install the necessary pipes, I just needed to go to Home Depot to get the correct sized pipes and flexible connectors.

In another miracle, 3 koi out of the original 7-8 appeared to have survived the dirty water in the pond with a barely working pump, and no pump working for multiple months :-)

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I got this pump to work with the Tetra Pond Bio-Active Pressure Filter BP1500, Ponds up to 1500 Gallons. this pump has been great so far and has not clogged up. I had a very dirty and mucky pond and it has really done a nice job of pushing all the stuff to the filter. My pond is very clear now and I can actually see all my fish again :)

I have taken it out of the pond 2 times just to clear off the debris sticking to the out side of the filter.

the only problem is the hose size and size of the pump for my pond. my pond is just over 350 gallons and not very wide so the pump takes up some room on the pond floor, but it does work very well

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I bought this for my 200-500 gal pond. I thought it would kill my fish due to the suction and the amount of water it gushed out. It didn't kill my fish. I bought it with Tetra Pond Waterfall Filter, Ponds up to 1000 Gallons and Tetra Pond Bio-Active Pressure Filter BP1500-UV, Ponds up to 1500 Gallons and it works great.

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Saturday, October 18, 2014

TOM Critter Habitats Kreature Kingdom Lg Rectangle 14-1/2 x 8-5/8 x 9-1/2 3.6 gals

TOM Critter Habitats Kreature Kingdom Lg Rectangle 14-1/2 x 8-5/8 x 9-1/2 3.6 galsI wish I could give a negative rating. I ordered 3. ALL CAME TO ME DEFECTIVE. Absolutely ridiculous. One had a part broken off so we searched the packaging for the missing piece which wasn't there so it was sent defective, not broken in transit. Seriously? When deals are too good to be true there's a reason.

We recently received a turtle from a friend of ours and we purchased this as a temporary home for him until we find a much larger tank. It's pretty spacious, we received one with a blue lid. There's even an optional light to put in (not included). The only downfall with this tank is that I wish it had a handle at the top.

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We recently took our pet turtle with us on vacation. We purchased this as a travel tank. It worked very well. It was light weight and had enough room for him (he is still rather small). We had to change the water daily as there was not room for his usual filter. All in all a good buy. However it does seem delicate. I can imagine the thin plastic cracking if handled roughly, but we treated it with care and it worked fine.

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I use this to house bearded dragon eggs in my home made incubator. Works great as the vents allow humidity to go through with ease!

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Monday, September 29, 2014

Fish & Aquatic Supplies Tetra Half Moon Aquarium Kit With Led

Fish & Aquatic Supplies Tetra Half Moon Aquarium Kit With LedGreat and very unique looking aquarium. Perfect view from all angles when against the wall. The included LED light looks great, especially the blue LEDs to mimic moonlight at night. The light is definitely not powerful enough for growing freshwater plants though, as I had to upgrade to 3 compact florescent lights, which also meant not being able to use the included acrylic top any longer. In all a great aquarium, that looks beautiful, and is perfect as is for a fish only aquarium. Surprisingly I found it way cheaper at Petsmart though; very rare to see anyone beat Amazon's prices anymore.

Wednesday, September 17, 2014

Cichlid Veggie Delux Sinking Baby 1.1 Lb

Cichlid Veggie Delux Sinking Baby 1.1 LbI have been a fishkeeper (hobby) for over 20 years, and let me tell you ALL, this food is simply THE BEST I've ever come across.

Now, I'm not a fish food jumper, so I do have to admit I haven't used EVERY food out there. But, just about. I have very tempermental fish, to those who will eat anything, whether it is good for them or not.

I started using this product over a year ago, and I've had people comment on my fish, wondering if I've gotten new fish, because they don't look the same anymore. I've even had some think my FRESHWATER FISH were SALTWATER fish by their bright colors. Nope, same fish, different food!

This seller, Dainichi fish food, is a reliable seller. I've always received my orders ON TIME and the food is ALWAYS fresh an arrives well packaged.

I'm SOOOO HAPPY this is available on Amazon now!!! Because I'm a hard person to shop for, I'm always eager to receive pet products, and NOW I can put this on my wish list. YAY.

I purchase the Dainichi veggie delux BABY size for my African Cichlids, I own Lake Malawi mbuna. This keeps them in top form, and excellent color, and the fish LOVE IT. I have ordered the small size, but even my adult mbuna still prefer the baby size.

If you own mbuna, YOU NEED THIS FOOD. Most mbuna are herbivores and require high veggie content in their diet, and this fits the bill. With the correct amount of protein and additives to keep gut motility at its best so NO BLOAT PROBLEMS.

It has everything your fish needs, and a great taste so your fish come looking for more. I have comments that my fish are very social, as they come out to greet EVERYONE who walks by the tank. Mbuna can be shy, NOT MINE. I think they are always looking for a handout of Dainichi! I encourage guests to drop a few pellets in every time they walk by. This totally eliminates your fish from being shy. They think EVERYONE gives them treats. And you can feel good about feeding this as a treat as well as total diet. It is so yummy I'm sure even the pickiest herbivor fish will eat with gusto.

AND, my bristlenose plecos THRIVE on this. I buy the larger size (small) for them.

I hope I haven't written too much, I really can't state enough how this food has improved my fish, and I started with GOOD looking fish!!! Now, they are EXCELLENT looking fish.

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Monday, August 25, 2014

Kent Marine Kalkwasser Mix

Kent Marine 00003 Kalkwasser Mix, 15.9-Ounce JarThis product, when used correctly, is excellent. However you must read the instructions very carefully and DO NOT DEVIATE. If you are new to reef tanks do alot of research. This is not something you just throw in your tank and help the corals grow. This has a very specific use for certain types of corals, clams, and algae. I would also recommend the "little dripper" by zoo med. They are $10-15 depending on the size. the little dripper is a plastic bucket that has an ajustable drip valve. This is very important because the instructions say to add this to your tank at XX drops per min or sec. If you add it too fast you will have calcium clouds that can and will harm anything in your tank.

This is a form of calcium that is the most economical way to increase the alkalinity of a salt water tank. This product is very pure. I have been using it for years. Read up on it. you don't just dump it into the tank.

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Friday, August 22, 2014

Marina Naturals Green Pickerel Silk Plant

Hagen Marina Naturals Green Pickerel Silk Plant, MediumThis is a green silk plant with some dark purple leaves. I think it is very realist and pretty. I got the medium size which is plenty tall. The colors are vibrant but not so bright as to look fake. I would love to someday have real plants, but until then this is the best choice.

I have a 25 gal freshwater tank which I decorated with 12 silk plantssmall, med and large sizes and arranged the plants around black lava rocks and added a blue background. The colors of the plants look nice with the rocks and the blue background. The plants fan out from either side of the rocks and sway in the water. As long as the plant is set well in the gravel, it will not tip over.

The colors of the plants make the colors of my fish stand out more. Plus the fish seem to feel more secure because they can hide among the plants, like they would in the wild. They search the leaves and under the plants for missed food. There are lots of little areas among the plants for the fish to explore and hide. My little guys seem relaxed and like having these silk plants in their aquarium.

I am happy with these plants. I like the way they add color and texture to my aquarium, and my fish like having a more comfortable home.

The plant has nice colors and fits well in a 5 or 10 gallon tank. It stands up well and I haven't noticed any staining from algae, unlike some other plants that I've purchased. The leaves are soft so they won't tear a betta's fins and broad so they can hide behind them or rest on them. I've bought other Hagen Marina Naturals plants and all of them are great quality!

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I bought two of these a few weeks ago for my ten-gallon aquarium, and I love them. They are the perfect height for the rectangular aquariums, and very pretty. The leaves look realistic because of the way they are dark on the inside/base of the leaf and gradually lighten, and the fact that they are silk prevents critters from being injured on them. I would recommend this product for any aquarium taller than about 6".

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These are very nice little silk plants. They're soft and stand up well. They look much nicer than the cheap little plastic ones. :)

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Tuesday, July 8, 2014

R2 Solutions Moonlight 48 inch Aquarium LED Light

R2 Solutions Moonlight 48 inch Aquarium LED LightThis light looks amazing. I have a 75 gallon mixed malawi tank. It really brings out the fish colors and they love it. It is just bright enough but not to bright that the fish are bothered. My fish love swimming around in this light. it adds a shimmer to the whole room, which I love.

Great product, provides a shimmering light at night. Not too bright to scare the fish, enough for you to enjoy the landscape at night.

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The last time I saw moonlight it wasn't so blue. These LEDs are DARK BLUE. In my mind moonlight blue is a hint of blue, I could be wrong and a soft light. If you want a blue tank and insufficient,light then these will do the job. If you want to see the fish then I wouldn't recommend this tank light. Another thing. The picture would have you believe the housing is black. Well it's not. It's chrome. I gave them 2 stars because it was very well packaged. It came in a cardboard tube and two boxes..

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but I love it... it makes my cichilds look more exotic than they already are. but don't buy if your expecting at white light. also very lightweight... could be a bad or good depending on the person and their tastes.

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Buyer beware, this light fixture has a serious design flaw. The manufacturer states that it is a 48" fixture, but they don't mention that the power supply plugs into the end of the fixture. This makes the overall length of the lighting fixture more than 49 ", too long to fit in an enclosed canopy! If you have any type of enclosed canopy on your 48" aquarium this lighting fixture will not fit!!! I. Had to go to RadioShack and buy a replacement power supply, one with an elbow connector, in order to fit the fixture inside the canopy.

Tuesday, July 1, 2014

Java Fern "Large Mat" Live Aquarium Plant Microsorum pteropus

Java Fern 'Large Mat' Live Aquarium Plant Microsorum pteropusThis java came in a little over grown to the point that it was growing on its own leaves. But! This was a HUGE and very healthy mat! I had so much left over I went ahead and set up another aquarium! The root was healthy nice and green! They come on a coco fiber mat that can be a little hard to tweese out but is probably best left on and then tethered to whatever you want it to grow on. Again, awesome mat, looks just like the picture only twice as big! Keep in mind too order in the cooler months to save the plant some black spots. Very very well packaged and came in great condition. Would and probably will order again :)

I have two non-working outside fountains that are too pretty to toss out but perfect for mosquitos and goldfish. These plants help keep the water clean and the goldfish healthy along with a place to hide from birds. They are very hearty and pretty and add to the overall look I'm going for.

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The products were well-packed and email communications with this company were quick and courteous. Highly recommend them and will order again.

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I have 90 gallon discus aquarium and this plant looks perfect w all of my other plants! It's very full and a very nice size.It was in great health when I received it! I hope the seller gets more I want another one,very satisfied! ;)

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The local fish shop was out (and would have cost more). Got a good size 4x3" or so densely planted mat, shipped USPS express. It's a good low light plant, and you can split the mat up so you can keep a bit in your quarantine tank too.

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Monday, May 26, 2014

Nano Cube 24 Gallon Deluxe

Nano Cube 24 Gallon DeluxeAt first I loved this tank. I had an older 5 gal nano cube from a different company and I bought this to "upgrade". I used the cube for saltwater for my two seahorses and some coral. It was the perfect size and would have been my favorite tank, had it worked.

These animals/coral had lived for a few years in my 5 gal nano. Sadly, they lasted only three months in this new tank before they all died. The tanks had been running for four months, including the initial set up time/cycling of the new tank. I am an avid aquarist who has been raising livestock for several years, so trust me that I did all the normal maintenance you would normally do on a tank, including water changes, cleaning, water testing, etc.

I found the root of the problem and the cause of the crash was the filter. The shaft that holds the propeller in the pump RUSTED and caused the pump to fail. Who designs a pump that RUSTS?????

Also, the design of the filter is flawed and I don't feel it gets enough oxygen in the water. IF you are going to buy this tank for saltwater, use a different pump (one that isn't going to rust on you) and invest in a nano skimmer to increase the oxygen in the water.

My friend had the same nano cube and his crashed after only two months. He doesn't know the source of the problem, but I imagine it is the same situation.

Also, the lid is designed and built really cheap. The front flip lid broke after one month of use.

I imagine this will be just fine for freshwater since it is not as corrosive of an agent as saltwater and may take longer to rust the pump.

You all think YOU have issues with the Nano Cube, ha , you haven't seen nothing yet. I got mine brand new, it took an hour to setup on the stand and fill with water, once i plugged in the lighting smoke and flames (no kidding) came out of the hood! Not only that the ballast also had smoke billowing from it, so don't talk to me about a rusty filter! That is nothing compared to the Nano from Hell! I have lost time, money and my sanity all do to this stupid tank. Oh wait, I forgot, the stand is just as bad because its the worst piece of furniture i have ever had the displeasure of trying to put together. This is the worst decision and investment we have made in all our aquarist years. Please notice that i am not allowed to rate less than 1 but this is a -------0.

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My friend purchased this tank a few years ago and developed it for a saltwater tank. It can be tough to use for saltwater, but it is do-able. She made the required equipment upgrades (lighting, etc), and I believe later on the pump did have to be replaced. I am not aware that rust was an issue. It is a beautiful tank with a crystal clear view on three sides. We have noticed one problem: the fish are able to "jump" over the interior back wall, where they end up in the reservoir area with the pump. I've seen it happen a few times, and we have yet to resolve the issue. She keeps corals, red & blue legged hermit crabs, snails, clownfish, and a seahorse.

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This is a great tank for Salt/Fresh water. I've never had fresh water in mine but I have a friend running fresh and he says it's great. I have a Saltwater setup in mine and it has been wonderful as well. The PC lighting on it is good, Bulbs seem to last about 6 months before they need to be replaced. These lights will support most easy care coral (mushrooms, ric's, zoas, hammer/frogspawn) and any fish. The filter is fine for a small bioload and with 1 1.2 lbs/gal of live rock you can keep quite a bit. I've had mine for about a year, here is what I have.

Clean up crew -

4 x nas snails

1 x sand sifting sea star

3 x astra snails

1 x turbo snail

1 x emerald crab

fish -

2 x damsels this is what I started with and the GF won't let me get rid of them

Corals-

1 x Hammer

4 x Ricordia

4 x Mushrooms

some Oulophyllia

and Lots of Zoanthids

**DO NOT PUT A FULL REEF IN THIS AS IT WAS NEVER INTENDED FOR THAT, YOU WILL HAVE TO DO A LOT OF UPGRADES AND IT IS NOT WORTH IT. IF YOU WANT SPS, CLAIMS, HARD CORALS OR A TON OF STUFF START WITH A MORE EXPENSIVE SETUP AND READ READ READ.

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THIS IS A WONDERFULLY EASY PLUG AND PLAY SETUP. ALL YOU NEED TO DO IS FIL UP THE TANK WITH WATER AND PLUG IT IN. IT HAS EVERYTHING BUILT IN SO YOU NO WORRIES IF YOU HAVE EVERYTHING. WHEN SOMEONE HAS A BAD EXPERIENCE THEY FEEL THEY SHOULD SHARE IT WITH THE WORLD. WHEN SOMEONE HAS A GOOD EPERIENCE VERY RARELY DO THEY FIND THE NEED TO SHARE THAT EXPERIENCE. I WOULD RECOMMEND THIS AQUARIUM SETUP TO ANYONE OF ANY AGE OR AQUARIUM EXPERIENCE THAT WOULD LIKE AN ALL INCLUSIVE GREAT LOOKING AQUARIUM FOR THE HOME OR OFFICE.

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Thursday, May 1, 2014

Coralife (Energy Savers) ACLAF791 1-Inch Mini Bio-Ball, 1-Gallon, Box of 75

Coralife ACLAF791 1-Inch Mini Bio-Ball, 1-Gallon, Box of 75Not much details but I uploaded pictures. They are real bio-balls not a knock off crap.

They are SOLID form, not 2 pieces with a cube sponge in middle *I knew that but just

fyi for future buyers* Including shipping these are 4.3 cents each else where is normally

6-7cents and if its 4 cent a ball its not including it high shipping. So penny for penny

with quality BUY FROM Pet Solutions!!

Details:

218 Were fully intact balls

4 Were 90% intact balls

14 Were 2/3 ball missing

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238 total and 225 are post to be in box

*Coralife fault not seller*

Good product, does what it is suppose to do at a great price. The box is actually bigger than it looks, 1 gallon is a lot of bioballs, I had extra to throw in another sump filter I made out of a 10 gallon tank.

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I ordered this Mini Bio Balls because I wanted to put more bio filtration in two fish tanks. Its hard to tell at first that they was working but after I made 1 of my tanks just biological filtration I would tell it was working just fine. If you are looking to add more bio to your tanks the balls provide a lot of surface area for the size of the ball

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The box says 225 but there were only 196. I bought this because of the other reviewers on Amazon.com. His extra bio balls must have been from my box because mine was short. These bio balls are tiny. I don't this this it worth $15 (which is what I paid). I put them in a gallon container and had plenty of space left over.

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I actually counted out 225 pieces just for fun. Yes, they were all there and intact. I use this product on my AC50, Sunsun HW-302, and I still have plenty leftover. Excellent product and fast shipping!

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Saturday, March 29, 2014

Aquarium Led Bubble Wand

Marineland Ml90488 LED Bubble Curtain, Blue, 6 LED, 8-1/2 by 1-1/8-InchThis LED bubble wand is smaller in length than the one that is being replaced. But it looks fantastic, and hasn't been dismantled yet by my turtles who like to ninja everything I put in there. One thing to note for people who aren't aware, you will need your own air jet and hose which is not provided, all it comes with is the wand and AC adapter. Still, great product that really looks good.

i got this wand for my 10g aquarium because one of my fish is a black ghost knife fish, and is nocturnal. the actual description from the original sellers is that the blue was "moonlight blue." sounds perfect for a nocturnal fish. the lights however, ended up being a lil too bright. but he seems okay with it so far. hasn't caused stress to the point of ick yet either. main point is, these lights are pretty bright and shoot light everywhere, not just one direction. so if you're looking for something for a 20g+ tank, this is perfect. bubbles are awesome by the way.

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I love these. They are awesome in the tank. My fish love them and so do I. At night time they make my tank look like a beautiful underwater sea of magic. My mom has one now too she loves it.

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Or rather they fail too. Installation was a breeze and it really makes the tank look great, unfortunately the suckers on the base do not hold for more than a couple days. Even with razor-blading the glass bottom (I have this mounted at the bottom of my tank facing upwards) and cleaning the bottom of the suckers it just doesn't hold.

This is likely due to the added buoyancy from the air in the tubing but I wish they had used larger suckers to ensure the wand stays put over time. I'll likely replace the suckers or rig up some weight on the wand itself to keep it in place.

But for the money it is VERY difficult to beat.

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I use this as a lunar light, keeps my tank a little brighter during hours when the main lights aren't on, and overall is pretty cool. I've read some reviews of it not working well as an airstone but my tank has a biowheel on it and I'm not using it for aeration. looks cool for the price. I have it suctioned to the bottom of my glass top pointing down.

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Wednesday, February 19, 2014

Aquarius Aq35000gpc Glofish 180 3-1/2-Gallon Aquarium Kit

Aquarius Aq35000gpc Glofish 180 3-1/2-Gallon Aquarium KitThe filter they have installed with it is just too strong for some types of fish. The filter is probably also used on one of their larger tanks and they just decided to match it up with this smaller tank. If you have really strong swimmers, it might be fine. I have a beautiful male betta in his prime and you could tell he was really getting a workout in there. I suspect it would eventually wear him out, or at the very least, cause undue stress leading to an early demise. Therefore, I decided to put the 'tom mini filter' (here on amazon also) and it seems to be about perfect! Love the led's and curved surfacefits nicely on my desk.

The "one inch per gallon" is too broad of a statement. It will be okay to keep 4-5 Glofish in this tank if you know what you're doing, and you go slow. testing water all the way and cleaning often. The one-inch-per-gallon rule doesn't take into account body mass, amount of waste that species of fish produces, dimensions of the tank (depth isn't as helpful as length when it comes to oxygen exchange), etc.

I had Glofish in here, and they looked great, but then I found a gorgeous orange betta fish so I transferred my glofish to another tank I have and put the betta here. I have never had a betta fish that was so active, adventurous, and seemingly happy. I would encourage this tank for betta fish even more than glofish. (PS: See pictures of my fish under customer images right under the main picture up top).

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We bought this tank for our son's room for just a few goldfish. The led lights are really pretty! Great ambience. Being able to switch between black light, led and a combo is quite cool. Even though we don't have glo in the dark fish, the materials in the tank are illuminated~ we got inexpensive glo in the dark plastic plants and white marbles which are affected by the light. It's the ultimate night light!!!

Besides the lights in the tank, the filter seems quite good! We are a busy/lazy tank cleaning family and this tank keeps itself really clean compaired to our daughter's similar sized tank which is constantly needing cleaning.

Very happy!

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While the tank looks nice and is a "deal" to get a filter, light and tank together it is CHEAP. The tank WILL crack if you try to move it, the light does not fill the tank evenly. Instead you get more of a led spot light effect which is not conducive to viewing. The light went out today and I haven't had it a month yet. My advice is get a glass take and the parts separate. I wasted my money on this one big time.

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I thought this was a good value, but now the filter has broken after only having the set for about 3 weeks. When it was running it was too strong for the small tank. The lights mostly just light up the middle of the tank. I wish I had gotten a 10 gal glass tank instead.

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Monday, January 13, 2014

SeaClear Rectangular Aquarium Combo (Clear)

SeaClear Rectangular Aquarium Combo50 gallon acrylic tank was delivered quickly, and very well packed with cushioning. The light fixture only contains one fluorescent bulb, which is just barely enough light to show plants and fish. If I hadn't positioned aquarium near window, the plants would not have gown well. I recommend either adding another bulb, or replacing the fixture with something that puts out more light.

It's real tall, 20 inches, I thought it was going to be 18. The front and sides are all 1 piece, with slightly rounded corners and the back corners are welded to the back piece so it has square back corners. This design make for one continuous view like some of their bowed front tanks but with a more convenient shape. It's frameless so the have a top piece welded to support the piece from bowing or separating as it ages. The free "light" is junk. I tossed mine in the garbage. They should save some costs and skip it. It's 10-20 cents worth a plastic and a $10 (full retail) expand-a-light fixture held in by to cheap plastic grommets. It's just barely 36" inches so a 36" Odyssea light (on 3 separate timers) mounts real low since it fit a bit (1/4") longer and the light will slip off the support brackets in the upper position. I'd suggest you consider a 30" light (24" will not properly light it if you expect to use plants) if you can find one or just get their longer 4 foot tank. It has 4 cut outs in the top. 2 for lighting and two for filters etc. But I'm using Fluval underwater units (one in "plant" mode near the heater and one in Venturi mode at the other end) since it's in a room where conversations occur. I'll post some picture later on. It's just finished cycling and I'm still installing more plants. It arrives with a protect piece of paper on the bottom which easily peels off. Remember to remove it before filling the tank. Needs furniture that can support 500 pounds by the time you add substrate material and water even though the tank itself is VERY light. They used 1/4" thick acrylic for all sides. The tank has sturdy "feel" to it when handled. I used 3 different rock sizes to create a more natural environment. The baby Platy fish love to hide in between some of the medium "pea" sided rocks placed over the smaller plant friendly substrate material.

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Tuesday, October 8, 2013

TrueLumen Aquatic 10-Inch 4-453nm Blue LED Strip

TrueLumen Aquatic 10-Inch 4-453nm Blue LED StripHi,

I have 28 of these LED lights on my tank so far; so 7 strips. I buy them for around $37-$40. I first saw them being sold locally for over $100(much cheaper online). The lights are 3 Watts each, so each strip is 12 Watts. The blue(453nm) strips make coral glow extremely well. I haven't tried the white, or mixed strips yet; however, I definitely recommend the blue strips.

You will also need 1 power supply, and some 3-way splitters. I have one Truelumen power supply, and 3 Truelumen splitters; been running them since October 2011 with no problems. I have tried several other LED options that are currently on the market, and they were all terrible; most are only 1 watt, or are the wrong color-hue.

In my opinion, there are only two realistic options....either get these and add them to your existing fixture, or save up for a $700+ Ecotech fixture (which you will need two of if you have a 48"+ wide tank).

Currently have a 29 gallon BioCube, which comes with a built-in compact fluorescent lighting system. These LED have been a great upgrade for me as I added 3 strips of the Actinic Blue LED's to compliment my CF's. It completely changes the tank! If you want that shimmering effect these LED's will not disappoint. As for the the comment that they burn out, I've had mine for over a year and no burn outs, maybe it was just a bad strip. I have a Dual Timer that keeps all the lighting in my tank controlled for a more consistant amount of light and maximum life expectancy all-around. In short I highly recommend this system if you want to make great LED upgrades with out taking a huge hit to the wallet.

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very bright and good but it was to long for my Fluval Edge Tank so i had to bend it a bit so it would fit, but after a month 3 out of the 4 leds stopped working..so dont buy unless u have a huge ass tank for example a 20gallon tank or bigger

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Thursday, October 3, 2013

SODIAL(TM) Aquarium/Fish Tank Water Submersible Waterproof Digital LCD Thermometer

SODIAL(TM) Aquarium/Fish Tank Water Submersible Waterproof Digital LCD ThermometerI used this thermometer for one month without any problems or the accuracy issue that has been reported by other reviews. When I checked the temperature one morning I discovered that it had flooded breaking the thermometer. NOT RECOMMENDED!

Works great. Got this stuck to the right side of my aquarium and displays the temp accurately. Will highly recommend this.

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I have three thermometers in my big tank. This one is almost 4 to 5 degrees higher (over 10 degrees higher in Fahrenheit) than the others even when placed side by side. I also bought the SODIAL(TM) Digital LCD Fish Aquarium Marine Vivarium Thermometer in the same package, as I wasn't sure which I would like better for looks. That thermometric was in line with my traditional thermometers. Get that one.

As an added plus, that one has a Fahrenheit option. This one is Celsius only. That in itself wasn't a problem, just thought I'd point it out.

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Sunday, September 15, 2013

Sicce Syncra 3.0 Aquarium Pump, 714gph

Sicce Syncra 3.0 Aquarium Pump, 714gphI'm a little hesitant to write this review as it's not a positive one and it seems that most people are quite happy with the product so maybe I got a defective one? I have no idea but I speak the truth on what's happening. This thing is not silent at all. I guess I fell prey to "silent" being in the name and chose it but if this is silent I would hate to hear a loud one. The pump is fully submerged. Water going in and out I guess is silent but the vibration created by the pump is HUGE. It vibrates the entire plumbing outake running through the aquarium which then vibrates the wood stand. This all creates a very loud HUMMMMM, (jokingly in the key of D for any musicians out there). Jokes aside though, it's very loud sitting next to my tv and stereo. I can muffle the vibration a little by holding the plumbing I did in a variety of ways and plan on securing the plumbing with insulation and straps to hold everything tight against the wood stand. This only minimizes the hum by the way. It doesn't eliminate it. If this method doesn't work I'd like to know how I'm going to figure it out or else I will have no choice but buy another pump. Over $100 is a LOT to throw away but this is by far the loudest thing running in the aquarium set up and it's ALL vibration. Somehow minimize the vibration it creates and it would be a nice pump but sheesh, should I have to DIY the thing like crazy to make it useable?

Let me start by saying that I invested heavily in my system to make sure that it was silent. I have spent 7-months "building it" with nearly custom everything. It is a 65G custom rimless Starphire setup with a Herbie overflow to a custom 20G rimless sump. The sump is sitting on 3/8" neoprene and the pump is sitting on a pump vibration pad from Bulk Reef Supply. The return and drain plumbing is all braided vinyl hose. So there is nothing connected which is fixed from the tank and stand to the sump. Everything is flexible, which should transfer no vibration and noise.

For the past week, I have been testing my system out with pure RO/DI water. There is absolutely nothing in the tank to clog or get in the impeller of the pump. And everything else is brand new. Several days ago, the pump has started to make a rather annoying vibrating, rattling sound. The sound gets louder as I increase the intake volume using the adjustable volute. Keep in mind I have only had this pump running for a week in pure RO/DI water and nothing else.

I thought the other reviewers were having problems because of user error or that their systems may have not been designed with silence in mind. However, now I agree with the other reviewers wholeheartedly. This pump is noisy and the sound keeps us up at night. This is with the tank in a completely different room. I am in the process of trying to find another pump. This was just going to be a temporary pump until the new Waveline pumps are available and then be a backup pump in case I ever needed it. However, I am returning this because I don't even want to keep it as a backup pump.

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I've had it in my 50g reef tank a year with no issues. I havent even cleaned it. It did vibrate when it was touching the side glass, but I moved it and its basically silent now. People comment on how quiet my tank is. Its never failed to start or done anything funny. I've owned a few of these pumps on various things from skimmers to nano tanks and they're great.

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Functions as intended. Quiet, I mean super quiet. Suction cup feet are practically worthless, I had to balance the pump on them in the wet/dry, they do not install securely to the pump. That's the only reason I did not give it 5 stars.

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The pump is quiet, very well made, small for its output, came with 2x adapters to fit 0.75 and 1" hose, and makes very little heat my tank temperature dropped the day after I replaced my Mag drive 9.5.

The plastic casing is high quality, not brittle and easily discolored like other brands. The tool-less maintenance is a huge plus, as is the fused magnet-ceramic shaft impeller, which won't

slow the pump down as it cannot lock up with calcium precipitate. The ends of the ceramic shaft are seated in ceramic bushings, which also resist precipitation.

I will update this review when I perform my first maintenance/cleaning.

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Saturday, August 31, 2013

Exo Terra Terrarium Submersible Turtle Heater

Exo Terra Terrarium Submersible Turtle Heater, 50-WattThere is no indicator light to let you know if it is on or off. I watch my aquarium thermometer closely to monitor the temperature of the water when using this heater. The little turtles move the rocks away to sit on top of the unit ... I wish there was more of a "guard" in place. However, it is doing a good job of keeping the water 76-78F in the winter. Before I got this heater, the water was dropping to 68-70F even with a heat lamp.

Its one of the great heaters you can buy your turtle Ive had many heaters but this is one is way better then most .. I use it on my turtle tub which i also got on Amazon.com. 1. Make sure before you turn it on you let it adopt to the water temp. in the tub for at least 30 min to 1hr. For a area very cold make sure you have at least two of these heaters. will buy again if needed.

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This heater is really nice for a small tank, like 5 gallons, but for any turtle tank your better off getting a larger heater because one, this heater has a set temperature you cant change(and on my 20 long I had my baby turtles in it was basically nothing) and two, there is no light to indicate if the heater is even running so you need to be very mindful of your tank when using this or your going to kill your animals. so overall its good for a small fish tank but anything bigger then a 10 gallon get something else

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sleek and efficient. I am using it in an aquatic turtle aquarium and it has quickly heated 20gals and maintained the temp at 78*F

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The instructions are unclear as to whether this heater can be fully submersed. I figured out that it can be, I think...but Im not sure. Hopefully it doesnt electrocute my animal.

The hard exterior works fine, and I havent had any problems yet. I like how it is hard for my animal to break.

The suction cups work about as well as suction cups ever do. My frog seems to know how to knock it loose fairly easy, as well as move it all around the terrarium, but when it comes time for me to remove it for maintenance, it seems like i cant remove it without the suctions cups coming off. Then you have to remove the sheath to place the cups back on. In the meantime, my frog is attacking my hand and trying to bite me.

I wish a reptile safe heater would be made with adjustable heat, as my frog would do much better at water temps of about 82 degrees F.

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Tuesday, July 30, 2013

All Glass Aquarium AAG21784 Fluorescent Deluxe Hood, 46bf

All Glass Aquarium AAG21784 Fluorescent Deluxe Hood, 46bfOrdered 2 of these hoods to replace the 2 hoods that my Oscars had broken.

They are better than the original ones I had and arrived in perfect shape.

The black is sleek and modern looking and matches both tanks. One is black and the other cherry trim, but the black makes it look new.

Would definitely recommend this item and the seller! FAST shipping and packed extremely well.

Thanks!

Recived it in three days on the dot. Fit my bow front aquarium as well as can be expected. With a few strategicly placed shims it works well. The light is ckean and clear. Great buy for the price.

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Thursday, June 27, 2013

KONG Squeezz Double Ball with Rope for Dogs, Large, Colors Vary

KONG Squeezz Double Ball with Rope for Dogs, Large, Colors VarySo far so good. My dog is a big chewer and so far he has not chewed through the rope on this toy. He loves the squeeky balls so much he chews those instead. I plan to purchase another one.

I love this toy Mom & Dad bought for me, too. I literally will run until I fall over dead to play with this toy as long as Daddy will throw it. Daddy throws it out in the back yard and I fetch it back to him, but he usually doesn't play with me as long as I would like to play.

Anyway, I LOVE this toy and Mom & Dad do, too!!

Sadie, German Shorthaired Pointer

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Well I was hesitant on spending $10 on this and I was right unfortunately. It lasted about 20 minutes before 1 ball didnt squeak and 10 minutes later neither squeaked. Weird thing is there is no visible damage at all I cant see why its not working maybe the squeakers are crushed internally. They were not being aggressive or chewing it, we were just playing fetch. And it was smaller than I expected. I read the other reviews but bought it anyway because I have multiple dogs and there aren't many toys that can be shared. On the plus side it does have a nice bounce and u can throw it like a bola. But if squeaking is a must this toy is not for you.

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We bought this toy for our 2 boston terriers. They absolutely love squeekers, but they usually only last less than 24 hours. Our dogs may only be 25 lbs each, but they play like their 60 lb pitbulls. We've had the toy for over 2 weeks now, and there is not a single hole in the balls, the rope isn't frayed at all and BOTH squeekers still work!!! $10 is a lot for a dog toy, but we pay anywhere from 3-6 at walmart for other toys that last less than a couple days. We will most certainly be buying another! Highly recommended!

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This toy didn't last as long as I'd hoped. My 60 pound puppy loved it, and we did get to play tug for a few days. Once he started chewing the rope it was over though. The rope isn't terribly durable, but we still have the balls, which have squeakers in them. My dog has started carrying them around the house and chasing them. This toy is a little pricey in my opinion, but was still fun, and if you don't mind the rope not lasting with a heavy chewer, then it's a great toy!

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