Showing posts with label reef safe aquarium fish. Show all posts
Showing posts with label reef safe aquarium fish. Show all posts

Wednesday, October 29, 2014

Nylabone Corn Free/Wheat Free Heart with Real Chicken

Nylabone Corn Free/Wheat Free Heart with Real Chicken, 10 Count PouchMy 6 yr old pitbull mix has a wheat allergy and corn isn't easily digestible for dogs anyway, so this treat is perfect!!! She loves the taste

I have a JRT with itchy skin problems. As a physician (not a vet) it is hard for me to explain the skin problems as an IgE mediated reaction (Type I hypersensitivity)but possibly it is an otherwise immune mediated skin manifestation of a food sensitivity. I bought these as part of an approach to minimize allergens in my dogs diet. So far, I cannot say for sure if they are helping or not. He does like these treats (but he eats everything).

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Good snack for our min. schnauzer. We break them in half for her and she's always happy to eat the treat!

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The dog I purchased these for, is not totally decided that he loves these but his brothers say they do. A crunchy dog treat for the dog who is allergic to corn or wheat. For a standard doxie or mini doxie, these are a decent treat. For a large dog, maybe two are needed.

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My dog has skin allergies, and this product doesn't affect him because it's corn and wheat free. Also loves the flavor.

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Monday, August 18, 2014

Como Aquarium Tank Air Stone Red Plastic Cabomba Plant Decoration

Como Aquarium Tank Air Stone Red Plastic Cabomba Plant Decorationitem once hooked to air pump does not stay put; have to weigh it down; branches broke before I could take it completely out of the packaging; once in use; gives a nice effect but with work and careful handling

Saturday, May 3, 2014

Lifegard Aquatics Digital Temp Alert

Lifegard Aquatics Digital Temp AlertI purchased this item from an online pet store. I liked the fact that it is a good size and it is easy to read. However, it only worked for a year. The unit continuously malfunctioned even after installing new batteries figuring that would have been the problem. Unfortunately it wasn't. It kept saying it was over 100 degrees in the tank. My fish would have been like scrambled eggs in my tank if that were true. Luckily I had a portable PH/thermometer handy to double check for accuracy. I had to order a completely different thermometer. I don't normally write bad reviews on products, but I wanted to let you know so you don't make the same mistake. If you are looking at a digital thermometer, then I would recommend one made by Coralife. It is small, but works great.

This is great while it works. In my case it lasted about two years. These thermometers are invaluable when setting up a tank and setting heaters. They will eventually start reading high, but they are worth the price.

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Tough to rate as it seems to be accurate enough but that is not the end of the story.

The device display is quite over sized at approximately 4"x4", which for many will be a benefit as the display digit readout numbers are over 1" tall. But with the logo in pink and bold white thick type, it takes on a toy-like quality and looks cheap....which it's not. That said, that's all about personal preference.

My problem is more about the cord length on the probe. At 39", far too short for me. I'm using a 65 gallon tank that's 24" tall. OK, so if I place the probe 12" into the water... and want to wall-mount the display (it comes with a wall bracket for that purpose), I'm stretching the cord to get it where I want it and also creating a hazard. Not good.

So, I bought a different brand (Lab Safety Supply, Inc. part #148464) sold here and elsewhere for about $22 that has a waterproof probe and a very ample cord. Very compact and professional unit and that also has hi/low temp alerts but for the probe only (which for most people does the job just fine).

Lifegard could do much better on this one. Please make your cord longer.

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The thermometer worked fine for about 2 years, but now the in-tank temperature reads about 8-10 degrees F too high. I contacted the manufacturer to request a replacement but was denied as the product only carries a 1-year warranty.

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I use this one on my 90 gal show tank. works great with no problems. Its large and stands out a little, but I can see it from across the room. :-)

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Wednesday, April 2, 2014

Hydor AQUA COLOR UL Aquarium LED Light - Blue

Hydor AQUA COLOR UL Aquarium LED Light - BlueI would def modify (if I could) the light to be adjustable -it just beams in one straight direction once it's suctioned on.

Another negative is there is NO on or OFF option...you have to unplug to turn it off-not sure if it's damaging to the device or not?

On the plus side, it has strong illumination and perfect for my 3gallon mini reef!

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Tuesday, April 1, 2014

FA18X Aquarium Acclimation System

FA18X Aquarium Acclimation SystemThis acclimation system is a great tool for acclimating fish, inverts, corals, etc. into aquariums! Beginners and experts can benefit from an easy acclimation tool like this!

I recently added a couple of fish to our tank and tried this product out. I was very glad to be able to aclimate the fish both in temperature and in water simultaneously. This prdduct worked well. I was concerned about breaking the green prongs when attached the plastic bag, but I was careful and none of them broke. The drip feed is adjustable so you can work out the rate to add the water to.

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I purchased this item after reading about it and found it to be a lot more convenient to use compared to all of the other methods of fish acclimation. Not having to jump up every few minutes to add water to the fish container (and try to remember where you were in the process) is a god send for me. And, as a bonus, It also just so happens that it is the best method of doing an acclimation, as well. The only wish I have is that the assembly sat a little higher above the surface of the water which would make it a lot more convenient in positioning the bag containing the fish below the drip cup and adjusting the drip. Being able to secure the assembly to the tank glass would also help. I wound up dropping the drip cup a couple of times while trying to position everything and am afraid that if I'm not careful, I'll break it. Otherwise, it's a great little gadget and I love it! On another note, I had a problem with the item I received, and, the company was extremely responsive in remedying the situation. Great outfit to do business with!

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I really like this product and works as expected. The only thing I would change is how you adjust the drip. It's kind of difficult to make small Adjustments. Still makes acclimation easier though so I'm happy with the product.

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I just started a saltwater tank and the day I was gonna get some fish this product arrived. Showed up just in time, great delivery. Since then Ive used it several times and theres not one bad thing that I can say about this acclimator. If youre lookin for an acclimator, buy this one. Works great and its affordable

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Sunday, March 23, 2014

Aqueon 06091 Gravel Tube, 18-Inch

Aqueon 06091 Gravel Tube, 18-InchI bought the hose kit and it came with such a short gravel tube that I ordered this one. I have a 55 gallon and the tube it came with was short but perfect for smaller tanks. With this item, I don't have to get my hand or arm in the water. Highly recommended if you need an extension.

I don't have a large tank only 30 gal, but this longer tube should have come with the kit to start. it makes cleaning a lot faster since I can just put it into the rocks at the start, instead of having to drain water first (to avoid getting wet). definitely a must-buy if you have a larger tank.

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Saddened that this was the only size option for my gravel vac. It's too long by a good 6 inches to be useful. It's currently sitting behind the tank, thinking about what it did.

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pros: long, large diameter, filtrate a large amount of water in a very short time.

Cons: can easily suck a medium size fish into it.

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I bought this for my Aqueon water changer, which I've used and loved for several years without issues. This extension has ruined it.

It is clearly a larger outer diameter than the tube that comes with the Aqueon water changer. As a result, it simply will not fit into the slot. I'm very curious to know how the other reviewers got it to work. Perhaps theirs were sized correctly and I got a bad extension or my original water changer is somehow different from theirs.

Regardless, I attempted to solve the problem by using a Dremel to grind off some of the outer layer of the extension tube so that it would fit. Well, it fit more of less, but not without cracking the slot on the water changer and pretty much breaking it. That piece cannot be bought by itself and necessitates buying a whole new hose.

I am going to attempt to use some silicone to plug the crack and hopefully continue to use it, but I thought that I should warn everyone that the extension tube might not actually fit their Aqueon water changer.

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Tuesday, March 18, 2014

Glofish Plastic Plants Small Starfire Red, Ambulia

Glofish Plastic Plants Small Starfire Red, AmbuliaThe plant showed up on time. and i knew it would be flimsy at first till i added water. it doesnt glo bright like my other plants but its ok.

This piece was tiny and I mean TINY we were laughing so hard when we opened it. Then really upset at the price for this minute tank decoration. Not worth the money, color also was more pink than red.

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Thursday, March 6, 2014

JW Pet Company 1-Inch Aircore Sand Airstone Aquarium Accessory, 4-Pack

JW Pet Company 1-Inch Aircore Sand Airstone Aquarium Accessory, 4-PackFor the price they're great but they create bubbles just as big as having no stone at all. On a low setting you'll get 1 steady stream of bubbles in 1 spot of the stone.

I had bought these befor from a store that is over 1 hr drive from home, and haven't seen these locally, I was very glad to find them on Amazon! Great value and long lasting airstones! Thank you!

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I've had fish tanks in my home for more than 40 years. I tried them all. These are the best I've tried so far. Plenty of very fine bubbles for their size with little back pressure. You can extend their life a little by soaking them in a 10 to 1 mixture of water and bleach for the night. Rince well the next morning and they should be good as new. Do this only once because after that it will not revive them anymore. But at this price with Amazon Prime, you can just replace them when they start to clog.

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There's nothing horribly wrong with these except that they are very small air stones. If you are looking to make a lot of bubbles, then you need to get a bigger stone.

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Tuesday, October 22, 2013

Vibran-Sea Fountain Fern Silk-Style Aquarium Plant, Extra-Large 18-19 tall, Green

Vibran-Sea Fountain Fern Silk-Style Aquarium Plant, Extra-Large 18-19 tall, GreenThis plant will not stand up. It bends in half and makes a plant tunnel that the fish love. It looks a little funky slumped over. It also gets very dirty quickly. I use a stiff brush to clean it off. I looks funny but us the fish's favorite.

These look great for the price. They stand up well when cleaning off algae, too. I used a 30 minute mild bleach soak (1/2 cup in 5 gallons water) followed by a thorough rinsing. They look brand new after 6 months.

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I have a 45 gallon tank and though these would be nice to go from bottom to top, the only issue is that they fall over and then algae gathers and stains the leaves. I tried scrubbing it with lemon juice and salt and it did remove the algae, but they still had brown stains on them.

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This is a great looking plant, so long as you don't mind the small plastic-looking connections between the leaf segments (aka. you won't mistake it for a real plant, but it still looks nice). It moves in the water and has a weighted bottom that makes it easy to anchor. It is definitely 18-19 inches, so it sticks out of the water a little bit in my 29g tank. I have it bent in multiple directions so it provides cover at all levels of my tank. Good price here on amazon (11.99 as of today).

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I have 2 of these in a 55 gallon freshwater tank... 1 more on the way!

The fish love them, they move naturally in the water, and look nice. I ususally do natural planted tanks, but decided to go with silk plants in the 55 gallon for now. These are a great alternative and fill the space nicely and are much cheaper on Amazon than at the pet store.

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Sunday, October 6, 2013

Aqueon 17755 10 Deluxe Kit Aquarium

Aqueon 17755 10 Deluxe Kit AquariumHas a biofilter wheel, is relatively quiet, and includes everything but the plants and fish. Will accept high power light bulbs and keeps itself clean with a 12/12 light timer, regular top offs, and PH balance. I got this for 29.99 on sale at Plano Petsmart 12/2010.

i was disappointed in this product. it came with a small crack in the top of the glass not leaking water but it is noticeable. a few days after i revived this product in the mail i went into a local pet store to surprisingly find it for $32.50 that angered me. and to find out that this product did not come with a heater (in the description) witch costs around 1825 dollars around my location big bummer. over all the product works just fine just a few disappointments so don't get your hopes up!

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I bought this tank two years ago along with two baby goldfish. Now, the goldfish are still healthy and happy in their home, and have never gotten sick at all, even in the beginning when it was a brand-new tank.

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Nice tank, but filter is really loud, wonder if the fish are getting a head ache.

The tank is nice looking and has a nice top. Just make sure you attach the filter correctly. One of our fish died the second day b/c my husband didnt put the filter on right.

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Great fish tank. FYI the tank does NOT come with the heater.. Allpet did send me one after they realized the mistake, so I support them 100%, they were very accommodating... I would buy again.

Sunday, September 8, 2013

Tetra 77194 TetraCichlid Cichlid Crisps with feeding lid, 3.28-Ounce, 375-ml

Tetra 77194 TetraCichlid Cichlid Crisps with feeding lid, 3.28-Ounce, 375-mlfish love it....african cichlids i have ..have been eat'n it for a year now....have'nt lost one fish....infact they keep having more babys...HELP....do you guys make birth control for fish ????

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Thursday, July 25, 2013

Carib Sea Ecco-Complete Live Freshwater African Cichlid Sand 20 lb

Carib Sea Ecco-Complete Live Freshwater African Cichlid Sand 20 lbI chose this specific sand because of several factors. The price was comparable to other sands and gravel (minus play sand, of course). It claimed to come packed with live, good bacteria to help with cycling. It requires no rinsing. It buffers the pH, and it's an attractive sand.

After reading all that, I thought it would be the perfect choice. Both processes of rinsing sand and cycling tanks are not things that I ever look forward to, so I was very excited when I found this sand.

The tank has been set up (with sand) for a month now. Initially, the tank was quite cloudy for maybe five days with an old filter running on it. The claim "doesn't need rinsing" led me (and probably many others) to believe that the product wouldn't create a cloud-fest in your tank.

The live bacteria claim is a joke. The tank still isn't fully cycled. I should have remembered that the bacteria requires aeration and a source of ammonia to stay alive, or at least refrigeration. Not going to get much of that packed in a water-tight bag.

The pH level is fine, but I can't say for certain that it's the sand doing it. I have tufa rock in the tank as well, and I've heard that water in my area is naturally higher in pH.

The sand does look nice, and after the tank is established, it's not a bad product. The few mbuna that I have in there now love digging out pits between and under rocks. But the product's initial claims are a little far-fetched.

I used this stuff to replace some crushed shell substrate in an mbuna tank. I love the look but, for me at least, it didn't live up to its billing. It had no buffering effect in my tank. My tap water is 7.2-7.4 and, after several days, the new substrate had no effect. So it didn't replace buffering chemicals. Second, the bag says no rinsing required. That may be, but there is a lot of sediment that will take a few days and a couple of water change to work out.

I have also noticed that my water is slightly more cloudy after replacing my old substrate with the Carib Sea. However, that may be due to fact that the old substrate had mature bacteria colonies and the new does not. Even though I have extensive biological filtration with a fluidized bed filter, it may take a while for the new substrate to catch up.

One other note: with sand like this, fish waste tends to accumulate on top of the substrate rather than sinking as it would with gravel. The bad news is that because this product is so light in color, that looks bad. The good news is that it is easy to remove with a battery vacuum. Vacuuming every day or two probably contributes to better water quality than does cleaning the gravel every week or two during water changes.

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When the instructions to this sand/substrate say to wash until cloudy (not muddy), they really mean to wash it until CLEAR water is the result. This will still result in a cloudy tank for a few days even with agressive filtration with lots of good charcoal. The end result is a lovely looking bed of sand in the tank. Buffering is not great, but I am content with the water we naturally have at my location: basic enough for cichlids. The caution: When initiating a tank, try to have the same water conditions as the store, then slowly introduce fish, then make any changes towards having a more natural water type for your fish. If you introduce poorly managed fish into a well managed tank, one is likely to shock the fish and kill them.

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