Showing posts with label saltwater for aquariums. Show all posts
Showing posts with label saltwater for aquariums. Show all posts

Tuesday, November 25, 2014

Recylced Glass Aquarium/Fish Tank Gravel 4lb Size #4

Recylced Glass Aquarium/Fish Tank Gravel 4lb Size #4First of all I must say this seller is the most reliable by far. Out of the 10 items I ordered this was the first to arrive. The product is exactly as described. It's mainly green, clear and brown glass with a generous amount of blue glass. I was surprised since I really wasn't expecting blue at all. Amazing gravel and would recommend to anyone. Can't wait to get my tank started!!

Friday, November 21, 2014

AquaticLife Internal Mini Skimmer 115 - up to 30 gal. - 3 in x 3.25 in x 10.5 in

AquaticLife Internal Mini Skimmer 115 - up to 30 gal. - 3 in x 3.25 in x 10.5 inAfter the breaking in period I have been able to get this skimmer to produce reasonably dry, dark skimmate. I don't have to adjust it much and it is surprisingly tolerant of small changes in the water level. It is working well for me in the refugium of a 30 gallon setup that I did not need aggressive skimming for. I don't notice too much of a microbubble problem but I don't have this in the main tank anyway. I think most people looking for a small skimmer for a nano system would be pleased with this product. The only downside is that the water inlet is not near the surface to help with surface skimming, but most skimmers overlook this.

I would like to add that although the description says "hang on tank or suction" it should more accurately say hang in tank or suction as it is an internal, submersible type skimmer.

This is a great bargain. One of the few times you get more than what you paid for. It took about three days to get some green skimmate. After about a week it really kicked in and started getting real dark green skimmate with brown gunk. I use it on my 30 gal saltwater tank. It does release micro bubbles into the tank but it lessens once the unit breaks in. I have had it for two weeks now and it has really cleaned up my water. I would without hesitation recommend this to a friend. It came fully assembled. When it arrived all I had to do was install the suction cup brackets and the HOT bracket. Had it up and running in less than 5 minutes.

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It's an incredible Mini Skimmer; I use it in a 20 gal. aquarium and now I have less algae and healthy fishes.

The collector cup receive yellow to brown water that indicates Skimmer work perfectly.

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works GREAT! only took a couple days to get a good foam going and is working better and better each day! i was able to squeeze it into the back of my 29g biocube in the overflow which is GREAT...especially after reading the bad reviews on the oceanic skimmer!! i had to take out the pre filter but i moved it on top of the bio balls and i also have a bag of chemi-pure charcoal on the top of that which keeps my water crystal clear!! now all thats left to do is watch and wait for my nitrates to start dropping!

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I bought this skimmer for use in a 10 gallon sump for my 29 gallon nano reef. My previous skimmer was just too big and took up valuable real estate in my sump. This tiny skimmer not only frees up more space but imo outperforms my previous setup as well. I saw one reviewer who complained about the adjustment knob being smooth and the only notch in it facing the collection cup. well either they received a defective unit or they have the flow knob turned in a complete 360. the knob is smooth but mine turns with no issues and the notch is pointing outward so you have a spot to grip. My only complaint with the unit is the air intake does make a slurping sound, not incredibly loud but I guess I have an issue with irritating sounds! This is easily fixed for anyone who is also annoyed by this. take a very small piece of filter foam, using tweezers or something else that will fit and insert the foam into the mouth of the intake tube......ding ding, no more slurping and air flow/reaction chamber bubble output is not affected at all. Now the skimmer is nearly silent.

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Thursday, October 16, 2014

2 Pcs Non-return Plastic Check Valves for Aquarium Fish Tank Air Pump Tropical Marine Clear

2 Pcs Non-return Plastic Check Valves for Aquarium Fish Tank Air Pump Tropical Marine ClearWay too small to fit on any hose, useless junk valve, the opening is about 1 millimeter big. It's a fraction of the required size to remain on a hose.

Very good quality, I receibed the very fast in a bubble wrap envelope. fits very well on my tubbing and seems to be very long lasting.

Took 1 star off because after I bought this product I realized that there are other packs of these kind of check valves for the same price with 10 pieces.

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Sunday, October 5, 2014

Algae Scraper Extra Long - Acrylic

Algae Scraper Extra Long - AcrylicLong enough to scrub down to the bottom of my 75 gallon tank without getting my arm too wet. The brush is a good size with a nice angle off the handle. Also, no problems yet with scraping my acrylic tank. I do need to be careful not to get this brush into the sand though, as the substrate can get caught in the brush and will scratch the tank. (Wouldn't have this issue with a scraper.)

It scrubs the algea off acrylic without scratching it......couldn't ask for much more, and the price was right. The handle is sturdy black plastic and the scrubbing head rinses off clean under hot running water.

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Works like it should, does not scratch acrylic. After use, rinses easily in running water, let air dry. Great product!

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It cleans the algae from my plastic tank and it is easy to clean off scraper. It does not scratch the plastic.

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This tool does a good job on algae and my son likes to use it on our acrylic tank. That being said, we're going to purchase a glass tank next because it still is too much work to scrub the algae on a non-glass tank.

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Thursday, October 2, 2014

PondCare Chlorine and Heavy Metal Neutralizer

PondCare Chlorine and Heavy Metal Neutralizer, 8-OunceI have a water garden with large Koi. I have used this product for years whenever I need to add water. My Koi fish are healthy and breeding, this product really works. I recommend it to anyone who has a water garden with fish of any kind.

Treats more water with a lot less product for price of what I can get at local home improvement store.

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Used it for years on outdoor water feature! Will buy it again and again to keep the fish happy and healthy.

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A little goes a long way, I would recomend this to anyone that has a pond. It makes topping off the water level very easy.

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I've used this product for several years each time I do a water change in my 12,000 gal. koi pond. It's an excellent product. My only suggestion for Amazon would be to provide it in a larger amount. I bought this locally, in gal. jugs, until the source went out of business. I'll definitely buy again as I use quite a bit!

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Wednesday, October 1, 2014

biOrb Airstone - 1 Pack

biOrb Airstone - 1 PackI bought this stone thinking it was something special just for my Biorb here. While I was waiting my 7 days to get the stone I got impatient and bought a 2 pack of detachable airstones at the local petco for a little over $2 and they worked exactly the same.

My daughter has a Biorb tank for her tetra fish and trying to find replacement parts in our area are hard to come by. Thank you Amazon for carrying these products at such great price

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i bought 2, thought they would be the genuine air stone from biorb (as image on amazon shows)....we put first one in it split in half right away....put 2nd one in and this one works now lets see for how long!

Dissapointed because i wasted $4 at least! As well they are not the same shape or thickness as the original air stone.

Not happy with purchase.

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The stone is of good quality but the price is more than double what Petco sells a two pack for.

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BiOrb Airstone , This is a very well made Air stone, But be very carefull when you take off the old black stone , And Put on the new one. Ipushed down the new one just enough to keep it fron blowing off. It do's not take much presure to put the new one on. be care full , it can crack . but they work real good. And I beleave it is the best for these tanks.

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Thursday, July 31, 2014

Mardel Quick-Cure Aquarium Treatment, 4-Ounce

Mardel Quick-Cure Aquarium Treatment, 4-OunceThis product promotes itself as a fast cure for ich and other parasites, and from my experience it is a very effective treatment. I can't vouch for its claim to cure ich in two days in all cases, but it is a rather fast-working product.

I like that this product is not as harsh a treatment as the wide-spectrum antibiotic preparations that people too often use for fish diseases. While it seems natural to reach for strong microbials when your fish are sick, it can stress out your fish even more, making things worse. QuICK Cure cures ich without resorting to antibiotics.

As with all ich treatment regimes, this works better if you raise the aquarium temperatures and keep the hood lights off. That will help speed along the ich parasite's life cycle and keep your fish in a quiet healing state.

Other caveats you have to remove the carbon from your aquarium filters before adding the treatment drops, or it won't work at all.

You will need to use the smaller recommended dose with tetras. Thin-skinned fishes, like the catfishes, botias and loaches must actually be removed, since the malachite green in the medication is too readily absorbed and becomes toxic to them.

QuICK Cure comes in a small dropper squeezy container. A 4 oz bottle treats thousands of gallons, which is a lot of ich. In other words, this one product should last your lifetime! Remember not to over-treat; use only the amount recommended per gallon. This product will turn your water blue and will dye anything else it touches. Be careful not to let this stuff touch you too much, since formalin is a cancer-causing agent.

If you have a big ich infestation, I recommend using this medication. Make sure to use it correctly, of course! For a small ich outbreak, you might want to just try high temps, no lights and massive water changes first.

This product KILLED my Betta OVERNIGHT.

I bought this my Betta who was suffering from Ich. I read all the instructions and warnings, and followed them to the letter. My poor fish seemed happier when I put him in the new, treated water, and after a few hours (I went to the grocery store) it seemed that the parasites were in fact coming off. As I went to bed, I noticed his fins were a little black at the edges, and thought that maybe it was fin rot, in which case I would buy more medication for him the next day. This morning I woke to find my Betta completely chemically burned. His fins were entirely black, and I wasn't able to save him. The chemical burn was so bad, that it continued to burn him after I put him in fresh water. He died within 15 hours of using this product.

I did some online searching, turns out, Formalin (#1 ingredient in this product), is highly toxic to Bettas, and I should have only let him be in the solution for a max of 1 hour. Wish that had been on the warning label (It says "Do not use on Baby Whales, Elephant Nose, Shrimps, Snails, living rocks or invertebrates.")

Don't buy this for your Betta. It is a slow and miserable deterioration. I am sure that this product works well for other fish, and customer service was very nice, but please, don't kill you Betta.

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I am by no means an aquarium expert. When my son noticed our Oscar fish was covered with little white dots, I simply googled "little white dots on fish", I came to the diagnosis of Ick. I went to my local pet store and asked them what's best for ick, and they told me they use Quick Cure in their own tanks.

Within 1 week of use, my fish are clear of all signs of ick. Needless to say we're very happy, and I would definitely recommend this product. It's cheap, easy, and it works.

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After reading the other review saying it killed the reviewer's betta fish overnight, I decided not to try this product and instead use the heat and salt method. However, after a couple of days without improvement and more research, I found that this formula malachite green and formalin is actually very commonly recommended for use with betta fish. I went ahead and bought this product, and now, six days later, my betta fish is completely healed! I decided to treat the maximum length of time because I waited so long to start treatment, but I probably could have stopped treating after three days. I just wanted to be extra sure that there would be no re-infection, and so far, so good!

Unfortunately, I think there must have been another issue with the other reviewer's betta fish, as mine has reacted very well to the treatment. I can highly recommend this medicine to knock out ich quickly!

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I have platy fish that I love very much and was very upset to see they were suffering from ich with pieces of their tail fins actually missing. I have a young platy in my aquarium and was very scared to treat her but this product didn't harm her and healed my fish in three days and three treatments. Treatment is easy, there is no difficult mixing or measuring involved. My fish are now ich free and I am happy! Definitely buy this product, it will work!

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Saturday, May 31, 2014

AquaTop Aquarium Fish Net 7" - Flexible FN7M- Medium Hole Mesh

AquaTop Aquarium Fish Net 7' - Flexible FN7M- Medium Hole MeshI am sure the net is a good net, my issue is how it's presented. They call it a 7" net. The package states, "net dimensions 9.8x8". I am confused. I wanted a net that would fit in a 9" hole, so I bought the 7". The net holder (metal square) is 10 1/2 x 8. Why is it called a 7"!

A sturdy net. I bought this to have a flexible ended net to skim the bottom of a small pond. Also has survived the kid's abuse.

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Monday, May 5, 2014

Como Aquarium Fish Tank Plastic Swimming Gold Fish Decoration Yellow Red 3 Pcs

Como Aquarium Fish Tank Plastic Swimming Gold Fish Decoration Yellow Red 3 PcsI knew these little fellows were small but I dont really think they look real either. Not impressed. They are ok.

do not swim or wiggle or anything at all! Just gather all in one spot at the top of the BiOrb aquarium....fish are realistic looking, though.

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Friday, April 18, 2014

Current USA AquaChef Aquarium Fish Feeder

Current USA AquaChef Aquarium Fish FeederSo like most people suggest, I did let the device run for a week before I went on vacation. I filled the reservoir with flakes, pellets, and bits of algae wafers. It was very easy to set the schedule for 8am and 8am feedings (it support 4 feeding times per day). And then I tested it with the manual button which is still very handy. I left for 3 weeks and all my fish were still happy and healthy. I would advise running the feeder for a week so you can determine how much food your fish need to consume per day and, therefore, how long one filled reservoir will last for you.

I went on vaction and my fish were still alive when I got back. Great little device even if you're not on vacation. I forget to feed the fish all the time, but with this feeder, I know they are being fed.

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you have to make sure you add the number of turns per feeding when you set it up. It was not clear in the instructions about that...

Works great now!

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a year old and still works great. read the intructions carefully. programming is very particular. but once it was programmed, it has worked well.

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The clamps for mounting the unit did not open wide enough to fit my tank. I have a 125 gallon tank with a wide top flange. The mfg. should specify the max opening of the unit. It also does not release large flake food in a consistant manner.

Monday, February 24, 2014

100% Natural Organic Slate Rock Aquascape Seascape Aquarium Safe. All Natural Stone. Aquarium Aquas

100% Natural Organic Slate Rock Aquascape Seascape Aquarium Safe. All Natural Stone. Aquarium Aquascape DIY Kit, Aquarium Safe, All Natural Stone, Organic Terrarium, Iwagumi Aquarium, cichlid cave, pleco cave.I bought these to decorate my 12 gal. aquarium until I realized these rocks were a bit much for my little tank! I plan on using these when I get my 55 gal. though; way more room to do way more decorating! ;)

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Thursday, February 13, 2014

Laguna Service Kit for Pressure-Flo 3200 Pressurized Pond Filter

Laguna Service Kit for Pressure-Flo 3200 Pressurized Pond FilterSpring is here and the pond is in dire need of filtering after the winter. The service kit has everything required to make sure your ) Pressure Flo filter is doing the best job it can!!!

Love this product buy one every year for my 3200 filter. Love the Laguna 3200 filter would not buy any other kind

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Sunday, February 2, 2014

Wardley Premium Algae Discs

Wardley Premium Algae Discs, 8-1/2-OunceFirst of all, these are NOT anything like the Hikari waffers I usually feed my plecostomus. They are very tiny, maybe the size of my pinkie nail (I'm a woman with small hands) rather than the large waffers that are closer to my thumb nail in size. They also resemble kibble more than they do algea waffers I've used in the past (small brownish nuggets verses flat green waffers). I tossed some in my tank but none of my bottom feeders seemed very interested in them but I'll wait and seem if they change their mind once they get hungrier.

Bottom line: I cancelled my subscribe and save order and will go back to Hikari. Sure, they're more expensive but they seem to be of better quality and my fish seem to like them.

I hate spending a lot on fish food. This is a big bag and costs as much as one half it's size at the local pet store. My algae eater is still alive so they work.

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Bought these when the price on my usual TetraVeggie Algae Wafers doubled while I was waiting to complete my order, but these don't cut it. They're half the diameter of TetraVeggie, twice as thick, looser in composition and they don't sink very well. I never find an uneatenTetra Veggie, but I have found uneaten Wardley's.

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I bought these discs for our mollies, but it turned out the snails liked them a whole lot more! I dropped one algae disc in to see it they were a hit or not... and it just laid there for hours. However, when I awoke the next morning, there were my two black jumbo Japanese trapdoor snails eating away at the algae buffet. It was kind of cute, almost as if they were cuddling. Actually, I think the larger one was trying to hoard it all to him/herself--but I can't say for sure.

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Nothing wrong with these algae tabs and the price is good, better than one would find at a pet store.

Thursday, November 7, 2013

Tetra 26158 Whisper Bio-Bag Cartridge, Medium, 1-Pack

Tetra 26158 Whisper Bio-Bag Cartridge, Medium, 1-PackI bought other bio bags that didn't have enough plastic inserts. You can reuse the plastic insert and clip on this bio bag for other bio bag filters.

I bought this filter for my six gallon tank, they seemed to be falling apart already so I put it into another bag, went ahead and bought another filter, because of these bags, the last one I used, not from this seller, also fell apart and some of the inside particles got into my tank,what a mess! I didn't return them b/c they are so cheap.

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It is totally wasteful. After a month or two I usually clean the filter cartridge.

This bio bag is unable to be reused. It simply tears apart after I rinse it off to

use it again. This maybe the only brand that makes you buy cartridges over and over.

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Tuesday, October 22, 2013

Kent Marine Pro-Ammonia Detox

Kent Marine 00288 Pro-Ammonia Detox, 16-Ounce BottleFirst, you should get a RODI system if you have a reef tank instead of using this with tap water.

However, if you really have to use tap water with a FOWLR tank, I would rather use Seachem Prime. Prime also detoxifies heavy metals and nitrites. A small bottle can be used for a long time.

It's nice to have a bottle as an emergency solution. Let's say you have a dead fish in the tank for a day or two which you didn't notice. You have an Ammonia spike or a nitrite spike. You can just use a little of this or Prime every few hours and you ll remove all the Ammonia or nitrite in the tank. It buys you time so that you can do a few smaller partial water change which is less likely to shock your livestocks.

The product itself is very good and safe for shrimp in both fresh and salt water. I had also called the company to ask a question and the customer service was outstanding. I am so pleased that I will not be using any other products from now on.

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Works great. Shipped fast. Ordered to use in a bait tank and product does everything I needed it to do.

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This product has a horrible sulfur smell, but it SURE works great.

I use it to lower ammonia (I have RODI so I don't really care about the chlorine Detox part)

My ammonia levels were .25, I added this stuff, checked levels 10 minutes later and the ammonia was down to 0.

Stuff is amazing...

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My ammonia level went from .3-.4 to 0 within a few minutes. We've since cut back on fishfood. This product probably saved my marine aquarium.

Tuesday, October 15, 2013

TrueLumen 36-Inch TrueLumen Pro LED Strip Light, 8,000K Sun White with Canopy Brackets

TrueLumen 36-Inch TrueLumen Pro LED Strip Light, 8,000K Sun White with Canopy BracketsWhile the quality of manufacture and finish of these lights is very high, as is the level of customer service, I have found the 8,000K Sun White lamps promoted by Current USA as "the perfect spectrum for freshwater planted aquariums or refugiums." to be poor at encouraging the growth in a planted tank. To be fair they give off a very nice white light that shows fish well, and they supported reasonable growth in cryptocoryne, cardamine and wisteria, however they failed to meet the needs of most other plants I tried, including ocelot swords, amazon swords, bacopa, rotala, cabomba, lotus, madagascar lace leaf, aponogeton, baby tears, chain sword, sagittaria, and vallisneria. Even with CO2 and Flourish supplementation growth in these species was absent and over time they eventually died off. It was not until I removed two of the four lights strips and replaced them with 6,700K HO fluorescent lighting did plants respond positively. Given the price of these strips, it is very disappointing to have $260 in lighting I cannot use as intended.

These strips are fine if you are just looking to illuminate your fresh water tank and want the shimmering effect and energy savings that comes with LEDs. BUT Current USA would do well to stop marketing these as "perfect for planted tanks" and develop a 6,000K or 6,700K (or a blended 6,000k + 8,000K strip similar to their marine Pro LED) version of their Pro LEDs for aquarists who keep planted tanks as the quality of illumination from these lights remains consistent throughout the day and the shimmering effect much preferable to high output or VHO fluorescent lighting. Further the reduced energy consumption and much lower heat generation is highly desirable.

I bought this because the hood I had was older than Methuselah. The plastic housing was so brittle that pieces were starting to break off. When the ballast went out -again -and crumbled into dust when I tried to remove it, I decided it was time for a new light fixture. The guy who maintains my aquarium recommended LED lights instead of fluorescent, so I did some research and found this one. It was easy to install to the bottom of the lid of the oak canopy that fits over my aquarium, but it came with "feet" that can be used if you don't have a canopy. The only negatives so far: (1) the size was just a little too long to install it horizontally, so I had to install it diagonally instead. (2) the price. This is a lot more expensive than fluorescent. (3) When the aquarium maintenance guy takes off the canopy, he has to unplug the light first, and remember to plug it back in. (not so much a negative as something to be aware of.

It's supposed to last longer than the fluorescent bulbs I had. I hope so, because I would hate to pay the cost of this light very often. Also, the light is better, brighter, and makes my plants grow better, which is why my maintenance guy suggested it in the first place. I knocked off one star on account of the negatives I mentioned, but so far so good. I really have no complaints, and I like the fact that I don't have the bulk of a lighting fixture under the canopy anymore. It allows easier access to the tank.

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Monday, October 14, 2013

biUbe Pure Aquarium with Halogen Light, Clear, 9 Gallons

biUbe Pure Aquarium with Halogen Light, Clear, 9 GallonsI wanted to buy a small aquarium for my bedroom so after doing some research, I decided on a Reef One Aquarium. I really wanted the biOrb Life 45 for the extra gallons and the fact that it doesn't distort the fish, but decided against it because I thought it wasn't worth the price. So, I got the biUbe and I am very satisfied.

I have had aquariums since I was young, and though I am no expert by any means, I know that the bigger the tank, the easier it is to maintain. The problem is, I really couldn't fit anything too big in my little bedroom so I thought this aquarium would be perfect and it is. When doing my research, some people advised against these kinds of aquariums, but the people who actually have the tank don't really have too many complaints about them. As long as you're patient and follow directions, you shouldn't have a problem.

I gave it 4 stars instead of 5 because of:

1.) The pump that comes with the aquarium is very loud and annoying. If you are putting your tank in a room with lots of white noise, then this shouldn't be a problem, but in a bedroom all I hear is a loud buzzing noise coming from the pump. I immediately replaced the pump with a different brand that produced less noise. Although most air pumps do submit some noise, compared to the one by Reef One, the new one is way better.

2.) The pump that comes with the tank is not known to last very long and requires a replacement within 6 months to a year (some people say less, they even tell you to keep a spare pump for this reason in the book). Do yourself a favor and just purchase the Tetra Whisper 10 gallon air pump here on amazon for $9.99. It's cheaper than biOrb's pump, last longer, and not as noisy. I bought 2 for that price.

3.) Reef One wants you to replace the filter too often and this can be pricey. Talk to some people who have had their biOrb for a while and they will tell you how to prolong the filter pad life.

4.) The aquarium is made of acrylic. While acrylic is much stronger than glass, it scratches so easily. Just be careful not to use anything to rough like paper towels or a rag. I brought a few microfiber clothes to clean the aquarium.

The above things are miner and can definitely be worked around. Just keep in mind that pretty much any aquarium smaller than a 20 or 30 gallon requires a little more time and effort.

Having known all this before I purchased my biUbe, I absolutely love my tank! It is very beautiful and doesn't take up too much room in my small bedroom because of its shape.

P.S. The title for the biUbe from amazon.com wrong. It actually comes with the biOrb Intelligent LED light not the halogen light.

UPDATE: Well, I have been having the tank for a few months now and I love it even more everyday. I actually prefer it over the biOrb Life 60, which I also have. I am up to 4 fish now (please follow the directions in only adding 1 or 2 small fish per month, otherwise your tank can crash, killing the fish, and go through a mini cycle if the bio-load gets too overwhelmed). I added a small internal filter behind my bubble tube cover just for some added filtration. If you are worried about the fish being distorted, it's really not that bad at all. You still get a very good view of the fish when they come swimming around. Remember, small tanks take a little more patience, so don't be in a hurry to get a full stock right after your tank is done cycling. Take your time and enjoy!

Most little tanks look like they belong on a 9 year old's night stand. This one, thankfully, does not. It is artistic in it's design but it does not hinder you from actually keeping fish. I have it on a little table in my office and it's just the right amount of size for that space.

Simple to put to together, and very low-maintenance. It takes about 5-10 minutes a week to do a water change. Changing the filter is a snap -just pull out the tube and twist off the filter. Put the new one on and put it back. That's it.

I have a heater in mine so i can keep tropical fish. Doesn't take too big of one to heat this baby.

The vertical configuration makes it slightly tricky to get decor to work right, but i've found that the smaller stuff works just fine if you plan it right.

The LED lights that come with this are awesome. You can set it to many different settings of timing for your sunrise/sunset routine. The weirdest thing is that it goes from 8 hrs to 14 hrs of daylight for a choice with nothing in between. But the light really enhances the fish -and the pure clear outside allows them to really show up well.

I've seen a few reviews on amazon (for other colors) that were so negative it's hard to believe it's the same item. People blaming the Biube for killing their fish? Really? It's a plastic tube with a pump and rocks. The only issues i've had were smaller fish trying to dig into the rocks for food and getting stuck as the rocks are like volcanic rock and not small smooth pebbles. This is to enhance the natural bio filter.

Anyway I highly recommend this tank. I want to get another one.

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I love my new Biube Pure aquarium, and what's more important is that our betta fishy, Braveheart, is more flippy than ever. He is our second betta, and he and Fishy 1 lived in an unfiltered 2.5 gallon vase bowl prior to this (serial inhabitants). Fishy 1 lived for 4 years in that environment and was happy. Fishy 2 (Braveheart) lived in the bowl for about 6 months before I started researching for a new aquarium. The water was starting to grow slime film and was increasingly getting difficult to keep clean. I don't like the look of boxy aquariums, so when I came across the Biube, I thought that's the new home for Braveheart!

Wanting to do everything right now, I cycled the tank before putting fishy in -it took 4 weeks, but I feel is well worth the effort. I followed instructions by this person (search fish keeping forum uk and jenny bugs post 6259), and cycled my tank fish less using the ammonia method. Fishy's been in his new home for over a week now and loves it. He dances more and swims through his castle all the time, which he wasn't doing so much in his last home. I've got a bunch of real plants now and he loves to explore the tank. I was worried the depth might be a problem for him, because bettas generally come from shallow waters, but immediately when I put him in the tank, he swam down to the bottom to check everything out. He hangs out all over the tank and sleeps in the plants at night. I have a Fluval M 50 watt heater that I also got on amazon to keep him nice and cozy -bettas like 78-80 degree water. And finally, because they prefer calmer water, I bought a flow regulator to put in the air line. We've reduced the bubbles to a light flow, while still aerating the water for the plants and filtering purposes. I just tested the water today to check how everything is doing since he was added and all the levels (nitrate, nitrite, and ammonia) are perfect! :)

I'm considering getting him some tank mates (tetras) when we get back from christmas vacation. Also, the air pump is a little noisy so we may get a tetra whisper as another reviewer suggested. Overall, we're very happy.

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The clear plexiglass of this tank makes it almost transparent, so you can see the fish really well. Since it has less filtering (out of the box) than a regular tank, it is important not to overload it with too many (or too large) fish. I modified it by using smaller gravel over the rocks that come with it, because the rocks (which are necessary for the biological filter) are quite ugly and excess food gets trapped in it. I also added a small Tom filter (the smallest one, it's only

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Saturday, October 5, 2013

Kent Marine Iron and Manganese Plant Supplement

Kent Marine 00011 Iron and Manganese Plant Supplement, 17.4-Ounce BottleI use this as a suppliment for my marine planted tank. I've noticed a nice increase in color of my red algaes and nice growth on everything. Well worth the purchase if you need added iron for your plants or refugium.

Bought this specific liquid ferts for my red plants in the planted aquarium

Picks the color fast and recommeded for supplements!

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Friday, October 4, 2013

Lee's 40/55 Economy Undergravel Filter, 2 Plates, 12-Inch by 48-Inch

Lee's 40/55 Economy Undergravel Filter, 2 Plates, 12-Inch by 48-InchIt is actually a pack of 2 20-30 gallon filters. i would highly suggest getting 2 powerheads for this set up and only using one tube on each filter. it is set up to have 4tubes with noisy air bubblers. Power heads filter more water, create better circulation, and are much more quiet. My fish and i are quite happy with it.

This is a typical undergravel filter that I needed to replace the original one that I purchased many years ago when I purchased my aquarium. It works well.

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nice product very prompt when i had questions fast to ship and very good pricing for product product was here and early to ship very fast service will defenantly do business again A+

thank you for your time PET SOLUTIONS!!!!!!!,

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Super Transaction. Item shipped fast and came with free-bees. Purchased at a better deal than anywhere else. Came shipped in a well packaged box. Very surprised to see such consideration and thought for protecting my item bought. Seller won me as a return buyer and I recommend anyone who wants a good deal, fast shipping and secure sent package to view the listings the have to offer. Thanks so much for wonderful buying experience.

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Monday, September 16, 2013

Como Grass Detail Purple Blue Plastic Tree Plants Aquarium Ornament w Base

Como Grass Detail Purple Blue Plastic Tree Plants Aquarium Ornament w BaseIn person this is UGLY! Trunk is baby poop orange. better then some. not impressed at all. will no be putting this in my tank.

The color is great (just as pictured), but some of the leafy parts started breaking off when taken out of the box...

This wasn't too much of a problem since there were plenty of leafy parts left.

Also the grass looks really weird with the white base out of the box, but it looks a lot better in the tank when covered with sand/gravel and the grass is sticking out.

The excess glue was easy enough to remove.

Just be careful when handling this product, b/c the glue comes apart pretty easily.

We'll see how long this lasts.

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