Saturday, November 8, 2014
Cat-Life Deluxe Cat Cottage with Lounging Tower & Scratching Post, Blue/Gray - 21 x 14 x 50 Inches
Tuesday, October 7, 2014
Glofish 5-Pound Aquarium Gravel Bag, Black with Fluorescent Highlights
Saturday, October 4, 2014
Lee's Thinwall Rigid Tubing 3/16 in. x 3 feet
It arrived from the vendor in a long tube box and wrapped in tons of bubble wrap.
They obviously have learned from their mistakes in packaging in the past (see other reviewers) and did a great job with my order. No complaints at all!This tubing arrived bent in a 180 degree angle in a box that was too small for it. Why not ship it in a poster tube?!!
Luckily I only need a short section to complete my co2 diffuser, but where I'd normally keep the leftover piece for future use, I think I'll have to toss it. What good is this bent up to me? I don't think I should have to resort to heating it to straighten it out like the previous commenter.
Revisit how you ship this thing!
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Under Product Details the size is listed as 36 x 1 x 1 inches and further down the Amazon page under Product Description the size is listed as 3/16". Do not buy this if you need a 36" x 1" diameter undergravel riser tube since they ship a 3/16" outside diameter air hose tube, as described further down the page. The 36" small tubes where coiled in a 20" x 20" bag and needed to be heated up to get them straight again.Read Best Reviews of Lee's Thinwall Rigid Tubing 3/16 in. x 3 feet Here
I am writing this summary for the rigid tube pipe. This tubing is use full in a variety of jobs from connecting air line tubing to air line tubing or using for a rigid spacer between air line tubing and air stone, or as an outlet for your air making big bubbles. it is also used as a rigid gude for your air line in an under gravel filter. I am sure it has a dozen or more uses also.Want Lee's Thinwall Rigid Tubing 3/16 in. x 3 feet Discount?
What's to say? It's rigid aquarium tubing. Its OD fits nicely into standard flexible aquarium tubing ID. My only critique is that the seller bent it to package it and it stayed bent. That wasn't the end of the world because I only needed about 18" of straight tubing.Saturday, July 19, 2014
Python Squeeze Siphon Starter Aquarium Adapter
First of all it is made for tubing that is either 1/2" or 1/4" These are the most common sizes for gravel suction hoses. It comes with 5 parts pre-assembled and a extra adapter for the 1/4" tubing. The rubber squeeze bulb is just that. There is the 1/2" adapter on one end. The other end is the the drain end which has 3 parts making a ball valve. Also this product is made in the U.S.A.
At first I didn't think the thing worked I squeezed several times and nothing. I read the instructions and it still didn't get it to work. Thinking that maybe it was clogged I opened it up (super easy to do, which is great if the pump every gets clogged with stuff you suck up)and realized how it worked.
In order for it to work you must have the draining end of the pump facing UP(They completely failed to mention this in the instructions). Once you've primed your suction tubing you can point the drain down into your bucket or wherever you're draining. The reason for this is the valve will be open if the drain end is facing down so when you squeeze the air pressure won't build up--air will just go out the drain end.
Anyway the product works great, which is great because although I love Snailbert (my snail) I am absolutely disgusted by him at the same. Now I don't ever come in contact with the water in his tank.
One downside is that I personally think it's a bit expensive, but maybe rubber is expensive or maybe it's because it's made in the the U.S.A.This bulb doesn't really work the way I expected it to. I expected it to start the siphon so I didn't have to pump the tube up and down in the water. But it doesn't do that. It will only start the siphon if you get it partially primed by pumping the tube. Plus, it's not marked for inlet or outlet or the flow direction, so you have to mess around with it to see which is the suction end. On top of that, it just doesn't create much suction. It comes apart easily, which may also be part of the problem. It was kind of a lot of money for something that doesn't work very well.
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Much better than trying to siphon with your mouth or putting the hose in the tank most of the way. I actually modified mine to work with the little cleaning siphon hoses. I put a smaller pipe fitting in the suction side (coated with aquarium safe sealant) and let it dry over-night. The next day it worked GREAT with the smaller hose.Read Best Reviews of Python Squeeze Siphon Starter Aquarium Adapter Here
I should have bought this item long time ago but must have forgot about it.Good thing I remember and decide to buy it.
I attach a air line hose to this with a rigid tube and do my water changes with this baby...usually I use it for nano tanks and shrimp.
You have to turn the python upside down and give it a squeeze to build the pressure, then turn it right side up and your good! Water start flowing and now you can do you water changes. I fill up with tank with this the same way.
Nothing beats sucking up tank water!
Worth my money!
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Excellent!!! I love it!!!The quality very good and I need it for my job! I like this items very much!!!Thursday, July 3, 2014
Aquarium Wood - Medium
Wednesday, May 7, 2014
Farm Innovators P-429 Submergible Pond De-icer with Cage, 1,500-Watt
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Saturday, May 3, 2014
Aquatop IPF-305 Aquarium Internal Filter
These filters are incredible! Firstly, they come with various adapters that make them useful in many aquarium situations AND the flow rate is adjustable. Secondly, and most importantly, they work great. I replaced the filter media supplied by Aquatop with a slightly more dense sponge material (the sponge included with the filter is too porous in my opinion) and they work perfectly. I could not believe that my turtle tank was crystal clear within 30 minutes of a water change. Usually, it takes 2-3 hours with my having to stir the water repeatedly so sediment can be suspended in the water and flow through the canister filter.
Needless to say I ordered 2 more of these, just to keep around. Excellent filter with excellent flow.Poor quality. I know why it is 20 dollars and has only one review. The power was weak. Didn't stand up to my 40 gallons, even though it says up to 100
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My husband was looking at an additional Filter for his 60 Gallon tank but was trying to avoid a canister just yet.Currently he has 2 Marineland filters and Emperor 400 and a Penguin 350. So he could not get another Hang on Tank filter. It it working perfectly and exceeded his expectations the water is crystal clear. It has been in the tank for 2 weeks without any issues.
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Wednesday, April 30, 2014
Perfecto Manufacturing APF34725 Glass Canopy Aquarium, 72 by 18-Inch
FYI Our tank is 72 1/2" from end to end. I wasn't sure these would fit before I bought them, but took the chance and it paid off.
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Thursday, April 10, 2014
Kordon/Oasis (Novalek) AKD37656 Rid Ich for Aquarium, 16-Ounce
It also kills other fungi, which is a good bonus. I had some fish with another fungus infection that rots their fin, and Rid-Ich got rid of those too. Good product but may kill weak fish.I currently have a 125 gallon aquarium with about 45 different types of Loaches, which if you don't know are incredibly susceptible to Ich. I had grown tired of using other ich treatments as they were always to strong to use on my loach species being that they are "scaleless" fish and cannot handle normal ich treatments and also cannot handle large amounts of salt. It was paramount to find a treatment that I could use at full strength without worrying about killing my loaches. After researching I saw Kordon come up repeatedly as a preferred treatment for many fish keepers. So I went to order Kordon Ich Plus right away. At the time I received the treatment my Clown Loaches in a month long battle with a terrible ich outbreak. So I poured in the recommended amount on the bottle, with the temperature at 84F, and a 75% water change my Clown Loaches were showing no signs of ich anymore. After a month of using the treatment I was ensured that all ich was eliminated from my tank. Since then whenever I introduce a new young fish into my tank I add Kordon Ich Plus to my water as insurance to make sure my tank will not become infected. I give this product five stars because it cures ich speedily and without harmful effects to my fish. Since I used this product I also have not had another outbreak of ich. So I can say that I'm very happy with this purchase.
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When I do a water change sometimes it stirs up the gravel bed and the fish muck. It has been my practice for years to use this product at half strength in such cases. It seems to prevent shock and parasitical or fungal problems in that environment.I also suggest if you have silver colored fish to go half strength. IE, Silver Dollars, Tinfoil Barbs, etc. Silver colored fish seem to be more sensitive to this product.
I use this at the first signs of stress or disease in the tank. Follow with a water change and another treatment for best results. I rarely have to do this more than twice. For what it is worth my fish are going on seven years of age. This product has been my first line of defense and really works.
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After months of bad advice from people at pet stores, the condition of my beta was so advanced I was scared the rid ich wouldn't be shipped in time to save him. Rid Ich works! Just make sure that you do not over-medicate your fish and that you have time to observe him after each doseage.Want Kordon/Oasis (Novalek) AKD37656 Rid Ich for Aquarium, 16-Ounce Discount?
I had one bumblebee cichlid that looked terrible. He was lethargic, covered in white spots, clamped fin and a rotting tail fin. The other fish were acting a little odd. They were scratching themselves against rocks quite a bit and werent eating much. I used Rid ich for 4 days and they were all completely healed (except for the fin rot which is getting better). It worked like a charm. The down side is that it stained all the silicone in my tank such as in the corners. I wish this product didnt stain because it really does work well. I think next time I'll try to use heat and salt to heal my fish because this stuff is ruining my tank.Friday, March 21, 2014
Coralife Energy Savers ACL77042 Pond Basket-Kidney 18x7x6-Inch
I like how they hug the curves on the side of the pond. Exactly like the more expensive baskets from the store.
Friday, February 28, 2014
Glofish Plastic Plants Large Galactic Purple, Moneywort
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Extermely nice color. If you're looking for a different way to color up your tank, this is it. It glows beautifully. A simple perk up your tank.Want Glofish Plastic Plants Large Galactic Purple, Moneywort Discount?
Thursday, February 20, 2014
Marin Granules Fish Food
Sunday, November 3, 2013
Kent Marine 00550 Pro Plant Freshwater Plant Growth Accelerator, 8-Ounce Bottle
I thought the error was mine as a result of possible over cleaning of the gravel the day prior which would result in a mini-cycle. I decided not to use the Kent's again until I was able to get my parameters back into order. So a week later, and 3 partial water changes my parameters were back within normal ranges again. I again tried the Kent's using 1/4 of the recommended dose. 8 hours later I tested my water again and my nitrates were again above 80 ppm, ammonia was up to 0.50 ppm and nitrites were 0.25 ppm. It was very obvious to me that it was not my water changes and cleaning causing the issue, but the Kent's. I saw no improvement in my plants, but it mostly likely had to do with me conducting quick water changes.
I don't want to say this product doesn't work because I was not able to keep it in my tank long enough. However, it is likely not suited for tanks with live stock in it. You would need a very highly planted tank. I wish it would have worked for us, but it just was not the case.When I purchased this I didn't realize that its primary source of supplements to plants came in the form of nitrates. Nitrates are generally the result of the breakdown of waste in aquarium from uneaten fish food as well as fish waste. General rule of thumb is you don't want nitrates in your aquarium as high levels are toxic to fish.
It became apparent to me that the purpose of this product was to supplement a 'starving' tank. All live aquarium plants use nitrates as a food source. Without any nitrates the plants would die. This product is best suited for a heavily planted aquarium with few fish to lace the tank with waste products that would otherwise be broken down into nitrates that the plants would utilize.
Final answer. If you have a heavily planted tank with few fish this just may be the very thing you need. Check it out in that case. If you have a lightly planted tank with a reasonable to large amount of fish, AVOID.
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Wednesday, September 25, 2013
Penn Plax Finding Nemo Action Aerating Resin Ornament for Aquariums, Small, Tropical Clam
Also, the one in the picture looks bigger, and the one I received is smaller!
The product description reads "Small Tropical Clam inspired by the Disney movie Finding Nemo. Entails bright yellow, pink and orange color."
My clam was more of a purply-pink colour with bits of yellow!
All in all I'm happy, but a little disappointed!
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Thursday, September 19, 2013
Aquarium Fish Tank Protein Skimmer Filter with Power Head Pump
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It was a little larger than expected upon arrival, but I have been able to make it work on my tank. The provided literature regarding installation and use was pretty dismal. Overall a good product.Read Best Reviews of Aquarium Fish Tank Protein Skimmer Filter with Power Head Pump Here
Didn't work, had missing parts which the company replaced. BUT, AGAIN IT DOESNT DO WHat its suppossd to do. Had to buy another more expensive one.Want Aquarium Fish Tank Protein Skimmer Filter with Power Head Pump Discount?
I have never used a skimmer and really bought this for the pump for backup. Pump really only works in skimmer but I tried it and what do you know! I now love skimmers.
