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Good quality product that worked properly the first time and is still working after several months. I will alway recommend a fluval product.Tuesday, November 18, 2014
Fluval Ceramic Shaft Assembly, for Impellers w/Curved Fan Blades Only, 304, 404
Friday, November 14, 2014
Marineland Protein Skimmer Size: 305 Gallon / Hour
Wednesday, October 29, 2014
PondCare Stress Coat Water Conditioner
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I have purchased this product in the past for a fairly small koi pond. It keeps the koi healthy and happy. Good product and good price.Want PondCare Stress Coat Water Conditioner Discount?
I love my Koi. I love my pond. But am I going to set aside large quantities of water to replace a percentage of my pond water when I backflush? Uhhh no!So my Koi enjoy a rainlike experience when I use a sprinkler to both replace pond water and water my landscape. The sprinkler helps get rid of some chlorine and Pondcare Stress Coat takes the worries out if I don't get rid of all the nasty stuff. Hey and the Koi get some spa treatment with the other stress coat benefits.
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Tuesday, October 21, 2014
SpongeBob SquarePants® 23.6"x 15.7" Aquarium Background for 10-20 Gallon Tanks
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It looks nice! Although I did have it laminated so it wouldn't get damaged if wet. It was a great idea to do so because it has gotten wet from time to time (especially when I take the top off to clean the tank). If you buy it...LAMINATE IT FIRST!!!!I love this product , it made my aquarium look bright and nice , it's very strong ,will recommendWant SpongeBob SquarePants® 23.6"x 15.7" Aquarium Background for 10-20 Gallon Tanks Discount?
I don't think you can go wrong with SpongeBob with me. My aquarium looks fantastic! I added a pineapple (fake of course) and my eel uses it as his hide out! The fish never see him coming!Friday, September 12, 2014
Petego Umbra Portable Pet House and Containment System
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I bought the medium tent for my dog who is about 30 pounds. She started chewing just about...everything in the house so I looked into getting a crate but they all seemed so small and I wanted something with a little more room and that I could easily take with me when I travel. This 'pup tent' is great! There is plenty of room for her dog bed, food and water bowl plus some toys. I thought she would chew through it at first but it's very durable. I love that I can just fold it up and take it to a friends place that might not want dogs inside their home and keep her in this. I was worried about making such a pricey purchase on something I wasn't sure about but it was worth every penny!Read Best Reviews of Petego Umbra Portable Pet House and Containment System Here
We saw this crate a few years back and fell in love with the design. It's super light weight and the setup takes only seconds.We purchased two of these for our dogs. The mechanical design of the pop of feature is done very well. Solid, durable and has a place to secure the cords to prevent the tent from an accidental collapse.
We travel with our dogs and this has made carrying their crates into hotels so much more manageable. The crate comes with a bag that has a shoulder strap.
Our dogs love these, since they can now sit up all the way in their crate. Of course, if your dog isn't a fan of a crate or is a chewer, this might not be the right one for them.
We bought the large size for each of our 50 lbs labs. Plenty of room to stretch out and have a bowl of water in the crate with them.
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Our dogs sleep in their crates and one is a gentle giant, he's only 60 pounds but he's tall (medium Labradoodle). I felt bad putting them to bed at night watching him walk in with his head down and then clumsily turn around so that he could lay down. His last crate was 42x26 and probably 26 inches tall. This one is 36x36x36, the overall laying down area is 20 % biger and volume is almost double. Now when I put him to bed he can actually sit up straight for a while and look around and when he's ready lay down comfortably!! Victory!! Also, this weighs almost nothing (you can carry it when it is open is one hand) it's a snap to set up and takes no room it is packed up! Crazy good purchase!! I had high hopes but didn't expect to be this thrilled! I actually sat in it ( cross legged, i'm 5'8") the night it arrivedSunday, June 29, 2014
Loving Pets Pure Buffalo 14 to 16-Inch Meaty Femur Bone Dog Treat
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I have a giant-breed dog who likes to chew and I thought, after reading other reviews, that this large chew would last her a good while. She certainly loved it. Even as big as she is, she had a hard time carrying it around, but it lasted no time. Within less than an hour she's disintegrated an entire head off one end of the femur and was sawing down on the rest of the bone.Which is fine, I guess. Happy as can be.. but I've had much smaller bones last longer. And bought a whole box of hooves and had ONE last well over a week (the smell was even worse than these bones, though).
So, anyway. Yes, it's a hit.. but the duration is obviously going to depend on the size and determination of your dog (mine's a "soft mouth gripper" herding breed, btw.. not some wolf hound that likes to tear things to pieces for kicks and giggles..)
As for basic facts on the product itself (for those not familiar w/ chew bonesI wasn't until recently): They're greasy-feeling to the touch (you always have to wash your hands after touching them/getting them out of the wrapper for the dog); they smell pretty bad (fantastic to the dog, though); they've been smoked or something so there are baked-on flecks that are going to flake off all over your floors like crispy bits.. the dog will eat most of them, but you'll be sweeping/vacuuming behind him/her for quite some time and once the bone is finally broken down to bits, there will be shards (most often) and small round tiny bits that can be stepped on or hazards for small children (just be aware if you have them) and your vacuum that will have to be picked up by hand before vacuuming. Best for an outside treat (unless you have roaming neighborhood dogs that will steal them like I do.. she has to keep them inside and I just have to clean them up.. and a lot of the reasoning behind getting these things is to keep them from chewing inappropriate things IN the house). So they have their pro's (they WORK, they attract the dog's chewing attention very well) and cons (a freaking smelly mess).. I find it worth it but will find a different product (probably go back to hooves).
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Arrived as expected. Dogs enjoying them now. They are not as essy to bite through ss some of the others.Want Loving Pets Pure Buffalo 14 to 16-Inch Meaty Femur Bone Dog Treat Discount?
We gave this bone to our almost-one-year-old lab two hours ago, and he still hasn't let it out of his sight!Saturday, June 7, 2014
T5 HO Fluorescent Actinic Lamp
Sunday, June 1, 2014
Double Bright Strip Fluorescent Aquarium Light
Saturday, March 22, 2014
Hagen Nutrafin Max Marine Granules, 5.64-Ounce
Tuesday, March 4, 2014
Hagen Fluval Aquastop For Fluval 104-404, 105-405 Series, Ribbed Hosing
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I have two Fluval 305's and and Fluval 106, and the Aquastop feature on these filters is their weakest link. When the AquaStop is new it works great, and makes these filters very convenient to use.However, after a year or so, the plastic starts to lose its integrity, so the Aquastop becomes difficult to reinstall after I clean a Fluval 305. At least the AquaStop can be purchased at a discount so that it takes some of the sting out of having to replace them ever year or two.
Other than that I really like my Fluval 305 canister filters. The 305's a workhorse of a filter that does a fine job of keeping the water in two of my planted aquaria nice and clean.
The fact this filter (list price $270) usually sold for about $180 before it was replaced by Fluval's 06 series,
makes the ones which I purchased new for $89.95 and 119.95
great bargains.
And as a fishkeeper I am always looking to make this hobby as affordable as possible.
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There's not much more to say. I needed to replace the original aquastop because it was starting to leak and it would not unlock from the filter housing for monthly maintenance and cleaning without significant force. Replacing the aquastop has made the monthly maintenance of the filter a snap once again.Want Hagen Fluval Aquastop For Fluval 104-404, 105-405 Series, Ribbed Hosing Discount?
Bought this because one tip broke on my old Fluval 104 I got in a "box of fish junk" with a tank, stand, hood, heater, etc for $5 on Craigslist (SCORE!!) and I wanted to use it on my frog tank. The old one had a bottleneck where shed frog skins and plant matter and rocks would stop the whole thing up. The new manual aquastop allows free flow. Now the plant matter and frog skins get trapped in the filter where they belong. It looked too big when I got it I almost returned it because it is WAY larger than the one that comes with the filter. It is the new mechanism. It does fit and I love it!!Wednesday, January 8, 2014
VIP Products Mighty Grady Goat Jr. Farm Dog Toy, White
We recently bought the larger 'stegosaurs' for our dogs 4th birthday a couple weeks ago, it is still in great shape and the squeaker is doing good. Both of these toys are well worth the money and are very sturdy! I will buy more of these!
(oh and a note that these are made in China which I normally don't condone, but I budged for this toy)
Thursday, December 26, 2013
Hydor H2Show Atlantis - Left Poseidon Decoration 13.8"x7"x3.5"
Goes good with the temple ruins too.
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Thursday, December 5, 2013
Aquatic Fundamentals Modern 55 Gallon Aquarium Stand
Thursday, November 28, 2013
Como Green Plastic Handle Sponge Cleaning Brush Cleaner for Fish Tank
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Saturday, November 16, 2013
Lee's Betta Keeper Large w/Lid, Gravel and Plant
I would never recomend this as a permanent home for a betta. the general rule is 1 gallon for every inch of fish. My son received a beta as a gift, and when we went to the store to buy an aquarium, the clerk recommended this tank, and also recommended getting a second beta to add. In hindsight, he wasn't looking out for our fish, but for his profit.
Even though betas CAN live in small spaces, I would not recommend it. Even for one beta, this tank is too small. It gets dirty easily and needs to be cleaned once a week, which is an immense stress on the fish. The fake plants provided with the tank don't help with the water quality either.
For now, we moved our beta to a large glass baking bowl, and we are in the process of shopping for a larger tank with an undergravel filter and live plants, plus a heater. I absolutely agree with the other review: If you can't afford a good tank for your fish, don't get one. Betas like space, too.
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This container is way too small to keep any fish in, let alone two. In such a small container, the fishes' wastes will build up quickly, causing eye and skin irritation, sickness, even death. You can try to reduce the waste build up changing the water frequently, but not only is this a lot of work for you, it is stressful for the fish.In addition, if you want to keep bettas in a divided tank, there should be decorations for the fish to hide behind when they need a break from flaring at each other. This tank is too small to allow that, another source of stress.
Thirdly, bettas are tropical fish. They need a tank heated to a constant 80F. It is not possible to safely heat a tank that is smaller than 5 gallons.
If you want to get bettas, please read some of the excellent websites available and learn all you can about their care. If you cannot afford a proper tank, please don't get a fish.
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I don't house my bettas permanently in this, but for water changes and as an isolation tank for any sick bettas, this works wonderfully! If you look at the better breeder websites, (and their barracks photos), no one is housing their bettas in 1 gallon tanks for each inch of betta. That would be a phenomenal waste of their space.While most 'pet' betta owners have more money, time, and room for better...this product isn't as bad as some people are making it out to be. Has...dunno....maybe about a half gallon of water space? Better than some prettier betta vases I've seen. If this is all you can afford, it is still better than leaving your betta in the pet store container, and your fish will survive just fine as long as you do frequent water changes. Housing two bettas in this is about the same as leaving them in those store containers though. If you're looking for short term temporary housing for multiple bettas, this is fine..if you take into consideration quarantine concerns...as the water is shared.
But, I use mine only for water changes and if one of my 6 bettas gets sick. Easier (and cheaper) to medicate a small bowl versus a larger tank...and works perfectly for what it was purchased for. Just keep the gravel and fake plant out if you have a sick one. Less to sterilize afterwards, and they really don't need those while they're recovering.
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This tank is only suitable for a hospital tank or when doing water changes. It is too small for one Betta, much less two. I used to have a betta in one of these tanks, and then I moved him to a ten gallon tank. He looked so much happier. He flared his fins more and he swam around the whole tank. If you really want to enjoy watching your betta, do not get this tank.Friday, August 23, 2013
Universal Rocks 48-Inch by 20-Inch Rocky Flexible Aquarium Background
So, here's some installation instructions based on real-life use:
#1get some aquarium grade silicone. I don't know how much you're going to need, but guessing by how rippled/pitted the backing is, my guess would be: a lot. I'm also going to need silicone to plug up some holesmine had about 6 pea-sized holes in it, and I don't want my guppies swimming through them and getting trapped behind the background. Speaking of which-
#2don't buy fish until this thing is installed. If you're thinking of installing it in a tank full of water, I hope you have waterproof flooring because it's gonna be messy. Every time I try to push the background back up against the back of the tank, all the water behind rubber sheet takes the path of least resistanceup, out, and onto the floor. Then, the background falls off the edge again as soon as I let go of it. Right now, it's sitting in a slouched mess in my tank as I try to find 55 gallons worth of clean buckets to-
#3drain the tank. You're going to need to take the tank down, empty the decorations and gravel, thoroughly dry it, and lay it on it's back. I haven't gotten this far yet, but I anticipate trouble. My lid had a bar down the middle, so I will need to bend the background to get it laying in the tank, meaning the silicone will need to go between the background and the glass after the background is already in the tank. Then weight the background down so it doesn't move, wait 48 hours for the silicone to cure, rinse the whole thing out (somehow..... the tank is wider than my shower and it's 20 degrees outside.) Not sure where I'm going to put the fish in the meantime, but I'm sure I'll think of something. Gotta say, tearing down, storing, and rebuilding an entire 55 gallon tank is not what I had in mind when I read that it was "easy to install."
In short, if you're sitting in your house with a dry, empty tank, wondering if this would be a good accessory, go for it. It looks pretty good for what it is. If you're looking for a nice background for a tank that already has water and/or fish, I'd give this one a pass.
Edit: altered my review up from two to four stars because, after I drained the tank, filled a spare 10 gallon for the fish, cut the background to shape, siliconed it in place, waited two days for the silicone to cure, and refilled the tank, it looks *spectacular.* It looks like real stone and I'm really happy with it. It's a very hard install, though.I do recommending using GE silicon 1 or 2 to adhere it to the tank, the clips are only good for probably in a reptile enclosure. It does look good in my 75 gallon aquarium. When I got it I used some large sheers or tin cutters to trim it, then placed it in tank, and on the outside glass I circled where it made contact with the glass so I knew where to put the silicon along with around the edges.
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This background was shipped and delivered in great time, received before expected. It came in a humungous box that was quite humerous, but it did protect the background and there were no issues upon arrival. The background was received as described and looks very cool. Cannot wait to give it to my husband for his new fish tank this Christmas.Read Best Reviews of Universal Rocks 48-Inch by 20-Inch Rocky Flexible Aquarium Background Here
Got this with the assumption that there would be magnets to attach this to the glass to keep it from moving. It came with only a few little plastic clips which were basically a section of plastic tubing with a slit in it. The background looks great if you can keep it secure. I use driftwood and some rocks to try to keep it pressed up against the back wall of the tank. This would be great if you wanted to silicone it to the tank glass.Want Universal Rocks 48-Inch by 20-Inch Rocky Flexible Aquarium Background Discount?
Arrived in record time! Ordered it on a Tuesday, received it on Thursday. Came well packaged and as shown in the advertisement. I had been debating buying one of these for a looong time. I had looked at every company that makes them, DIY versions and pretty much every possible route to go for my 75gal. Universal Rocks stood out for me. They are well made, durable and easy to install. The clips provided may seem low-tech, but the idea is to have this panel rest against the back wall, under the lip of the aquarium. I recommend going to Universal Rock's site as they have a whole section on using the clips, installing and placement. I did this while doing a normal H2O change only I completely emptied the tank of decorations and plants. Gravel vac'd thoroughly and installed with my stock of 20 cichlids still in the tank. Scrubbed it completely first and put it in. Sank right out of the box and bent around the center brace with total ease. At first it was approximately 1/4" too tall for the tank. I removed it and using kitchen sheers (very tough and tedious and I would recommend tin snips for the job) I trimmed the bottom of the background. Fits like a glove! Clips went in place no problem and looks awesome! I would not hesitate to purchase anything with Universal Rock's name on it. I contacted them directly with several questions and received excellent, quick responses every time. If you have a particular question that is holding you back from purchasing, ask them and they will resolve any doubts. This really makes me proud of my tank. Looks awesome, is durable and will make any tank a showpiece. Will definitely be purchasing another for my other 55gal tank as well. 100% SATISFIED!!!!Wednesday, July 24, 2013
Hydor Usa Inc AHY00334 Ario 3 Turbo Venturi Submersible Air Pump
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This pump did not work when we recieved it, the impression was also that it had a light in it , it did not.Read Best Reviews of Hydor Usa Inc AHY00334 Ario 3 Turbo Venturi Submersible Air Pump Here
I use Ario 2, 3, and 4's and love them all. The produce much finer bubbles than any airstone I've run which much more effectively aerates the water, and without ever clogging like airstones. They are however not for very deep water. I run mine about a foot under, and suspect two feet may be pushing it even with an Ario 4, but have not done measured testing, maybe I will and add what I find to this.....Want Hydor Usa Inc AHY00334 Ario 3 Turbo Venturi Submersible Air Pump Discount?
Does not work, plain and simple. Tried every adjustment including multiple depths and varying air tube length. Junky impeller and too noisy for inside aquarium. Read crummy reviews first on the lighted versions but ignored advice. Amazon makes it easy to return, though with no postage necessary, so kudos to them.
