Snoozer-Luxury Lookout Ii Dog Car Seat - Small/Anthracite

I bought this for my 15 pound (a little chubby) Cairn terrier. The size (small) is perfect and she loves it. She can now see what is going on and put her nose into the wind. I use it in my 2500 HD GMC Sierra and the height is perfect. It goes in an out as needed in probably 10 seconds and is well secured by the seat belt. I am going to modify it slightly and would offer my suggestion to the manufacturers as an improvement. The sides above the cushion are not stiff enough in my opinion and when Abby uses them to sit up and look out they tend to flop over. I am going to attach 2 inch strips of velcro strap on each side to connect the sides to the back. They can be unhooked to install the seat belt and then attached to give the sides additional rigidity. This small change I think will make the seat perfect.

The small drawer at the bottom of the seat is very handy to store a leash, toys and cookies. I bought the chocolate color ultra suede to match the interior of a new Avalon Hybrid we have on order. I am confident my friend will find it just as enjoyable in the car as in the truck. This is a very nice, high quality product.

I have tried many different car seats for my dog. For one dog in particular, none of them worked very well. They were all too flimsy and allowed the dog to move around too much (she's a very active little terrier), which could mean she would get hurt more easily in a car accident. I have wanted one of these Snoozer car seats for a long time and when I saw it on Amazon for only about $50, I jumped on it. It turned out to be perfect for the dog I had in mind. I really want another one,because I think that all of my dogs would like it, but I am not willing to spend the money now that the price has gone back up. I even think that $50 was quite a bit to pay for a doggie car seat, but now that I have the it, I am really glad that I spent the money on it. I will buy another one in a heartbeat if I find one on sale again.

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Fish Tank Aquarium Light 48" 6x54w T5 HO Actinic Fixture

The product was well described, and works great! The timer takes a few minutes to figure out, but it works well! I reveiced a faulty bulb, which was replaced several times by the seller due to transit issues (i.e. bulb shattered upon arrival). The seller was very helpful and cosiderate. I would def buy from them again.

I order two of these lighting units...All but a few of the bulbs were broken when it arrived although NOT due to poor packing but rather poor handling by UPS. It happens now and then. I emailed the company and they responded asap and sent out new bulbs that all arrived intact within a day or two. They followed-up on my order progress and shipment. It's rare to get that level of excellence in customer services these days.

The lighting fixture itself is awesome. No more multiple cords/plugs with timers to turn off and on...This one unit does it all with a built-in digital timer and display. It's made solid and the reflector is molded for optimal light reflection. This unit is extremely similar to another lighting unit that sell for a couple hundred dollars more.

This unit is set-up with marine lighting at 12,000K per tube and 2 actinic tubes, but I figured out the cost to change out the bulbs to convert to freshwater and it still comes out to be a great deal for freshwater too. I'm going to order another and switch out the tubes for 6,000K HO T-5s for a planted freshwater tank.

I'm very pleased with this purchase and impressed with the company's customer service. Highly recommend!

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1st time I ordered it arrived broken, not sure if from shipping even though couple holes in box or if it was damaged already? 2nd time ordered my husband put the light together for me while I was at work, one blue bulb did not work, for me this was not a big deal however, the LEDs lights did not work. The first one that did work but was damaged when plugged in looked AMAZING! However the light it's self is flimsy, not well built and no name brand etc. also did not come with instruction booklet. I feel this light is just cheap and not of good quality. For 100 dollars more my husband took me to a marine store and bought be an amazing light with 4 bulbs and very heavy and durable. Not like this.

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Aqueon Colormax LED Aquarium Lamp, Size 24

Arrived quickly and undamaged, perfect conditions, better than I thought it would preform and I recommend it to anyone with an aqueon light system

While my 40 gallon tank already was bright enough with one of the Aqueon LED white bulbs, I already had, I added the Colormax bulb to add a subtle enhancement to the aquarium's coloring. Several of the LEDs in this bulb are red, rather than the white, and it really makes the colors more vibrant in the tank-for both the fish and the aquarium decorations, without it being over-the-top or making the tank look unnatural.

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PondCare Melafix Antibacterial Fish Remedy, 16-Ounce

The Melafix seems to help a bit when my freshwater angelfish fight and mess up their fins from damage and stress. But the best thing is still water changes and clean water. Remember to shut off UV and take out carbon while using this.

Compared to the regular formulation, the pondcare version is 5x the concentration for about the same price. Remember to follow the pondcare directions which is for 1/5 the dose of the API branded product.

Melafix is a must for any tropical aquarium & buying the PondCare Melafix is the best deal out there for large or multiple aquariums. You can't get the "aquarium" API Melafix for anywhere near this price so if you can, buy pond sized & get a great deal. The measuring lid & dose is no different than API, but at least saved me half the cost.

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cleared up something on one of our Koi's. I use it during water changes too, especially when I think the water has been going unchanged for a while. its never hurt the fish at all.

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I bought 2 goldfish 8 years ago to cycle my new tank, I never thought that they would live through that but one did and I ended up keeping him..he is now 8 inches and in a 40 gallon tank by himself. He recently got a tumor like growth, it was a red and whitish sore like an ulcer. I used this for a week and it went away. After the very first does it started to turn black and after a week it looked like a raisin, it then fell off a week later. It left a small scar but he is back to health and no more tumor. So this stuff definitely works. It is made of Tea Tree oil and smells nice. A bit pricey but there is enough to treat a 40 gallon tank for about 60 doses or more. It was meant for ponds but does a great job in my tank. I will continue to give a weekly maintenance dose.

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I use this when introducing new fish that fight for a while, or fish that might be rough on each other during mating. It heals their wounds up very quickly. I still buy the aquarium version for tanks smaller than 30 gallon to get accurate dosing. The pond product is great for larger tanks. It is the same as the aquarium product, but much more concentrated allowing me to treat my 110 gallon tank without going broke.

Acurel LLC Extreme Activated Carbon Pellets and Ammonia Away Green Blend, Aquarium and Pond Filter

We use this charcoal in our emergency water purification system. It's the best price we can find on charcoal pellets. Although we're not worried about ingesting ammonia from our pond it's an added bonus. This should work in fresh water aquariums as well.

Wanted something in bulk that was good at keeping the water clean in my 40gal freshwater aquarium at a great price. This is it. Fish are happy and healthy. What more could I ask for especially at the price. Way better value than buying the carbon at the local pet store.

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I got this for the fish tank and it is great. Works like all carbon but way cheaper for the size then petsmart.

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150 Watt Titanium Heater 30 to 60 gallon aquariums

I had this heated for approx 3 weeks now and I woke up this morning to find my whole tank dead. The water was about 100 degrees!!!!!!!!!!! This heater was set at 78 degrees and it just malfunctioned and never stopped heating my tank!!! I am soooo dissapointed, I loved all my fish. Do not buy this heater! Now I have to buy a new heater and all new fish!

Great heater. Heats quickly and consistently. I needed a secondary heater for the winter months and this one is perfect. I like that it is completely submersible.

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Kent Marine 00856 SeaSquirt Feeder

I love this squirt however, the little hole is just barely big enough to suck up thawed brine shrimp. I guess I didn't realize it's only best for fluid-based food only. In any case, it does suck up thawed brine and I can spot feed our gobies, corals and our anemone... the Gobie quickly figured out that there was FOOD on a stick and tends to attack the tip at feeding time. It won't suck up foods as large as frozen mysis (which was my only disappointment and lack of 5 stars since the description isn't clear) It's a great invention and totally beats the turkey baster feeding method!

I use this to spot feed mysis shrimp to my corals and some fish. Sometimes I have an issue with the mysis not fitting thru the tiny hole in the end of the seasquirt. That is the only downside to this. Otherwise its a great tool thats adjustable to whatever length you could possibly need for a tank.

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Like others, I felt the hole was too small. But before i got too mad and broke it over my knee i decided to try making the hole just a little bigger by using a small drill bit and a cordless drill. It worked!! I used a drill bit that was just a tad bit bigger then the existing hole. Wasn't too hard to do and it worked well. Now i can suck up thawed frozen foods much better with no clogs.

I'm still not completely happy with this product although i am still using it. I feel like it never really gets clean because i hate taking it apart to really clean it after every use. Sometimes i feel it's a bit too big with too many parts. I have a 72g bow front and it is more then long enough for a tank that size.

It definitely does the job though and i haven't found anything better.

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This is a great target feeder for my deep tank. I highly recommend it for target feeding fish or coral in a deep tank.

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Makes it easy to feed specific corals and anemones. I have a 31" tall tank, so the extension is greatly appreciated. Only complaint is I wish the opening for the tube was slightly larger. Larger pieces of krill and shrimp have a tendency to clog the opening.

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Como DIY Assembling Fish Tank Fry Hatchery Breeding Aquarium Net Breeder NB-3202A

Works like it should but baby fish get stuck in between the net and the plastic. Received before date said to receive. All in all I will not use anymore, killed half of the babies.

Jardin Coral Shaped Aquarium Fish Tank Decoration Ornament, Pink

I got this coral for my beta fish tank. The tank is the 2 gallon size and the coral took up almost all the space in the tank. It looks great, but it definitely is for a bigger size tank.

I was looking for something in that color and it is exactly as pictured. Great addition for the aquarium. Very pleased with purchase.

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This is a great coral piece. I have it in my 35 gallon tank and it looks really good. Made of light weight plastic but once it's in the tank you can't even tell it's plastic.

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The product I received is NOT the one in the picture. The one pictured has organic looking bottom, and looks like a one piece design that's very 3 dimensional. But the one I received has a very industrial cheap end of plastic mold bottom. Worst, it's not one piece at all, it's just 2 totally separate flat pieces, that does not even clamp together or anything. I'm just too lazy to return it. DO NOT BUY THIS JUNK. Noway is this worth 6 bucks, maybe a dollar it's OK. 2 mold stamped flat pieces of plastic is not worth anything.

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its really pretty I really don't understand why everyone Is saying it gets dirty! I've had mine for a few months and it still looks new it looks perfect in my 10 gallon tank!! just like the Pic. this is a must have for any tank! I'm sure I will be buying more! and its not as big as some make it sound! its just not meant for a little tank! like a 2 gallon! anyways I give it a 5 for sure :)

Finnex 500-Watt Hang-On Electronic Controller Aquarium Heater, Titanium Tube, 100 to 120-Gallon

I had this heater for almost a year. It worked fine until it stopped. I've owned a lot of aquarium heaters over the years and I don't expect them to last forever but this one functioned for a shorter time than any of the others.

I'm not sure about the Heater. It failed in 4 months. But it was under warranty and I returned it and got a new one back in about a week.

We'll see how long the new one lasts.

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great heater which I use in my holding tank for koi which are new arrivals or under observation. It heats the water quickly and holds it at an even temperature. I would recommend. Amore's Koi Farm

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The description is a bit misleading because it sounds like you can set a temperature of 80F, and this unit will keep your tank in the 78-82 range. But this is just a heater with a rheostat, so it only pushes out heat, and does not measure the environment it is in. So if if the heat goes out in your house, the tank temperature will go down in tandem with the environmental temperature this unit will not crank up to compensate. I do not think it is a deficiency, since that's what you'd expect in this price range, but it can be misleading to someone putting together their first tank.

That minor complaint aside, the unit has been performing admirably. My previous heater was a 300W, this allows much faster correction of my 120G tank and 30G sump. Note that it comes with suction cups to hold onto the side of the tank, and those NEVER hold indefinitely. I would recommend building your own hanger system.

Bottom line this is a good general choice.

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Is a powerful heater, but like others have said, have to have mine set all the way up. Have it on a saltwater controller, and it still shuts down before keeping the water at 79 plus degrees. Not dependable, especially if you intend to use it on it's own. I'm going to remove/by-pass the thermostat and just let my Apex controller run it.

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Bio-Wheel Assembly for Penguin 150B Power Filter

The product itself had two problems. Firstly, it was shipped in an envelope so when it arrived the plastic disc on the end of the wheel was broken. I was able to fix it with epoxy glue. But the reason I ordered the bio-wheel in the first place was that the one that came with the filter did not turn. It was not close enough to the water for the flowing water to make it spin. The same was true with the new wheel. I glued 4 slats made out of plastic equally spaced to the fins on the wheel. The added slats are about 1/8 in deep. Now it spins and works like it is supposed to.Interestingly, I also have a Penguin 100 filter for another aquarium, and it works fine out of the box.

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Carib Sea Super Natural - Tropic Isle Marine Sand Fresh or Saltwater 20 lb

I had gravel as many fish owners started with. But, I went sand and I will never go back. Especially with THIS sand! It's so beautiful and fine, my fish love it and even though it is a very 'dusty' sand if you rinse it off first, it's perfect. It's so easy to clean. My loaches, guppies, and betas adore it. Not to mention Xmas moss and java moss LOOOOOVE it. Hornwort works well in it, too.

However, with every pro there is a con.

It's sand. Twenty pounds of sand that you are playing 17 dollars for when you can buy a very high quality sand like this in the pool section of your local store. I think it's way too high priced!

We wanted a bright white sand for our new aquarium and decided to go with this one. I'm so glad we did! It's very fine, and a beautiful white color. Since it is so fine, I was worried that it might stir up easily, but it's been perfect in our aquarium. We have a 15 gallon tank, about one foot square, so the 20 lbs gave us 2-3 inches of sand on the bottom. I think if you've got a more traditional shaped tank you'll need more than one bag.

One thing to keep in mind is that the sand won't be as white once it's wet. I was dissapointed when I rinsed it and it turned to a light cream color. It's not a flaw in the sand, I just didn't think about how sand changes color when wet, so I wanted to toss it in for people to keep in mind. With the light on in the tank, this sand still looks white, much whiter than any sand that we could have bought at a local store.

It's a little pricey, but we're going to look at the tank every day. The extra cost was worth it to love how the aquarium looks!

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SeaClear Rectangular Aquarium Combo (Clear)

We love this tankeasy on the eyes...fish seem happy too! But5 days post the return date the light fixture broke. Called PETCO to see if we could get a new fixture and was told too badreturn date had passed and we were given 3 phone numbers to callnon of which answered the phone. Long story shortthis is a $60 replacement hood and that is a rip off seeing that we spent $135 for the tank and hood.....so we are trying to solution it ourselves. Be warnedif you buy this tankbe sure the fixture works wellwatch it closely...and return it asap...ours broke 5 days too late!

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Tetra Whisper In-Tank Filter 40I with BioScrubber, 20 to 40-Gallon

I own 7 pet turtles. I have two red-eared sliders, four mud turtles and one map turtle. I use the Whisper 40i filters in all my turtle tanks. After trying several different types of filters (ie Zoo Med 501 and Reptofilter) for my turtle tanks, I have found that these work the best and are the easiest to use.

First of all, they do keep the water clean as long as you change the filter media regularly. How often it needs to be changed depends on the type of animal, or in my case turtle, that you own. It also depends on the amount of water in your habitat and other factors. The replacement media is fast to change and more inexpensive than the replacements for other turtle filters I've used.

The filter can be either hung on the side of the tank or completely suction cupped to the side. For functionality, I have found that tanks with shallow water do better with the filter sitting on the bottom of the tank and attached to the wall. Also, pets that are more likely to knock the filter down should have it attached to the wall instead of hung. When it falls in the water, the tank can become very dirty within a matter of hours. My sliders kept knocking one in the water and now the motor does not seem to work as well as it once did.

Make sure that your tank will have at least 4 inches of water in it or this filter will not work for you.

Overall, a solid product!

Had to buy 2 of these within 2 years, they don't hold up long enough for the price you have to pay, motor quit, it should last longer than what it does.

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Purchased 2 units--One each for 30gal. & 20gal. tank. No problem getting oversized units. Only problem occurs when mounting in tank where water level is at top. Used a small piece of wood to mount properly; however, as filter accumulates material, the filter starts to splatter some water. The 40i should have been designed with a cover to prevent this. I have simply placed a small refrigerator storage container over the filter top, and this seems to be the effective solution. Note that the filter is extremely quiet. I am continuing the use of air pumps in those aquaria.

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These pumps appear to work, but they make more noise than my hang-on-back filters.

I put two of these in two side-by-side 20 gallon aquariums. They are in my bedroom and at night, as well as day, I can hear the water gurgling. I fixed the problem by bending the filter cartridge back a little to overlap the water hole. That silenced them enough to live with. They still hum fairly loudly. I may sell one and get another Top-Fin 30 and keep the other as an emergency backup. I won't be buying any more.

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I bought this filter to go into a turtle tank. The design suggested that it would be suitable for this application. I have also had good experiences with other Whisper filters I've owned in the past. I have not been putting up with it for about 1.5-2 months. I loath this filther. First, the suctions cups don't stay on so the filter continuously falls into the tank. There should also be at least 4 suction cups. Having 2 placed in the center of the filter means it rocks back and forth and is not secure. Second, the bracket you can use in place of the top suction cup doesn't fit on the lip of my tank. So again, it keeps falling into the tank. If I can't return it because it's been used I may actually just throw it away. If you're looking for a good internal filter check out Ovation or Fluval. Don't waste your money on this one.

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Python Brass Adapter for Aquarium

Cleaning my aquarium is much easier with this product and and the brass adapter is very durable and resists stripping.

If I had known that Python now ships with a brass adapter I wouldn't have ordered one bowever it's always good to have a back up and I keep it for my tanks that are on a different level of the house.

Python has been around for just about as long as I've been keeping fish which is over 35 years. I haven't used one in decades but decided to get a new one and check out the improvments. Not much has changed but the brass adapter is a major step up from the old plastic one. Those wouldn't last very long, the threads would strip away entriley after a few uses an the seal was never complete enough to stop water from spraying everyplace but it STILL beat carrying around those buckets!

This adpater is pretty universal and should fit most any faucet. Theres amale and female side, if you have a diffuser or water saver on your faucet simply remove it and pop this one in and you're good to go.

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with this item i now have two places to hook up my python water changer no spill clean and fill

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This was bought, based on the reviews, as replacement to the plastic one that came with the Python No Spill & Fill Gravel Cleaner

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Good solid adapter. No water leakage. Works well! It is a real necessity for our aquarium cleaning operation that we do twice a month.

Penn Plax Medium Rialto Bridge From Penn Plax Fish Tank Ornament

My African clawed frogs just love hanging out in and under this aquarium ornament bridge. This bridge looks better than the pictures shown on line. It has a lot of detail that looks great and it really spruces up the aquarium.

I have quite a few aquariums and quite a few ornaments. I recently ordered this for my 12 gallon aquarium. It fits nicely and takes up a good chunk of space, which I was hoping it would. The detail is great. It has a bit of a gothic appearence, which I wasn't really intending to have in my aquarium. I have black gravel, red plants, and now a dark gray bridge with a skull on the top. It is a great ornament, but depending on the look you want your aquarium to have I don't think this would fit into everyone's style. There are a lot of holes which creates an open swimming space that my fish seem to appreciate.

The detail is lovely. The color is a dark great. I was hoping for more of a fairytale appearance, but I would say it's more gothic/industrial. I don't think it was intended to look that way, but to me it does. For the price I think it's a bit expensive and there are other better ornaments available. Size-wise it's great. The detail is beautiful. My fish really love it (and that's all that matters right?). It has an open feel yet also gives fish a place to feel they are hiding and safe. It's shadowey, yet kids can still look in and find fish if they look hard enough. Overall, a great peice. The picture doesn't really show the gothic sort of appearance, which came as a surprise to me when I recieved it. On the other hand, it would make a great addition to any fish-tank that is going for that style. I've actually grown quite fond of it. And all of the kids that are in and out of my livingroom stop to appreciate it. The boys think it's pretty cool. And my fish, well they seem pretty happy exploring it up and down and all around.

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SunPaq Dual Actinic Aquarium Lamp 65watt

I have a current USA Orbit 2 x 65W power compact hood on a 29Gal tank. The bulbs arrived well packaged. I bought both the dual actinic (this product page) and the dual daylight 65w 4 pin bulbs.

Bulbs were clearly sunpaq retail and not off brand or OEM. They inserted with almost no force into the socket. The pins were covered with a dark paste and then covered by a cap. Remove the cap and slide into the socket, no problem. Hope you weren't supposed to wipe off the paste. I didn't. On an orbit hood you slide the bottom clear plastic panel out no fasteners to unscrew, very nice.

All of the power compact bulbs lose a good percent of light output over time. Conventional wisdom is to replace bulbs after a year. My old bulbs were also sunpaq of the same frequency range and about 18 months old. The new bulbs are enough brighter than the old bulbs that some mushrooms I have reacted by curling up. Think I'll cut the hours of light for the first few days.

Net: I'm happy. Shipping time was as expected. Product as expected. Product packaging was excellent.

fast service good quality same as description.I dont know what else to said But I need to submit a minumun words on my review :) Thanks!!!

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Boyd Enterprises ABE16707 Marine Vitachem for Aquarium, 4-Ounce

I can't speak for long term of the product but 4 years later I wouldn't buy anything else. It will help Your Fish eat more even picky eaters, It helps them to remain healthy and if They do fall prey to a illness it helps w/ a quick recovery. Not that it's a cure but it builds up their immune system shortly after the first dose added to tank. I soak their food 2x's a week as well. It is a great Product!!!!!!

I first got this before trying other products. I did not notice a improvement nor did I notice any detrimental effects from this product. Our fish seemed to get more picky after feeding food soaked in this. I am not sure if it has a taste they don't like or it was just different. Did not have this issue with selcon soaked food.

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Tetra Pond Water Garden Pump

This pump is rated at 1000 gph for 500-1000 gallon ponds, but it's more suitable for 500 gallon ponds as it's rather weak. The pump is tiny, but it works well so far. If you have a pond that's more than 500 gallons, get the next pump up which is the Tetra 1900 gph pump which is for ponds of 1000-1500 gallons.

I like the fact this pump has a hose intake and Tetra sells a bunch of different pre-filters that are more or less modular. I've attached a skimmer and a pre-filter to this pump with a piece of T-tube coupling and am pretty pleased with the results so far. And gallon for gallon, this appears to be the best deal.

Update: I had to go to the hardware store to find step up and down adapters because the filters and the pump had different size hoses but I've found that Laguna sells hose fittings and adapters that make connections between different sized hoses a snap. Just follow the links below:

Laguna Y-Connector Supplied with 3 Click-Fit Connectors, 1-1/4-Inch

Laguna Multi Hose Adapter, 3/4 to 1-1/2-Inch

Pros:

1) Price.

2) Modular design. I've had a lot of fun adding different types of filters to it, in fact I'm having so much fun that I'm building my own larger filter for it.

3) I've read on a forum that Tetra products has fantastic customer service. I hope I don't have to use it myself but this pump has a 3 year warranty and that particular forumer said he got his pump replaced with a better one and even got extras thrown in. The fact that Tetra pond has an 800 number listed and people on the phone to help sounds great. Also, Tetra has been around for a long time, about 20 years that I know of.

This pump is excellent for what we needed in our above pond. We have approximately 500 gallon pond and it works amazingly well.

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This is exactly the type of pump I was looking for. This pump is submersible but it can also be used as a non-submersible. I live in the tropics and submersibles tend to heat up the water so I was able to connect this one so that just the intake is below the water's surface. I then connected a homemade filter box, on the bottom of the pond, to the intake with a hose. This way, the back end of the pump is above the water surface and shouldn't heat the water as much.

My pond is only about 130 gallons but with the 5-foot lift to the filter/water-fall this pump is too small. I should have bought the next size up.

09/10/12: The output nipple broke at the base. When you first get your pump you may want to re-enforce the base of the nipple with some waterproof epoxy. I was actually able to fix mine. I used a one-inch piece of 1/2 inch PVC pipe and a screw in brass nipple. The plastic base of the broken nipple fits into the PVC pipe. So, I glued it in. I had to heat the other end of the pipe to stick the threaded base of the brass nipple into the pipe. I pressure clamped it while hot then took the clamp off after it was cool. It's not pretty but better then new!

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Connection sizes are proprietary and you HAVE TO buy their tubing. Reviews on their tubing said it was brittle so we did not want to buy that. So we ended up going to a plumbing store and having them do a custom job for our connections to work well.

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ive had this pump for a week now and no issues at all its a strong pump and built very well, they gave me 2 adapters thank god.... because the first 1 snapped off inside the pump but i got it out easily .... the plastic adapters are kind of delicate so don't gorrila tighten then like i did.... but for the price i couldn't find a better pump.... must buy for small ponds ... mine in 150gal

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