Showing posts with label saltwater tanks. Show all posts
Showing posts with label saltwater tanks. Show all posts

Sunday, November 23, 2014

Underwater Galleries AUG9657 Moonglo Glow In The Dark Ornaments

Underwater Galleries AUG9657 Moonglo Glow In The Dark OrnamentsI bought one of these to test out. My fish love them My convicts use them as breeding caves. They glow really bright for about 4-5 hours and continue to glow throughout the night.

Tuesday, October 14, 2014

Coral Floral Cave with Plants

Coral Floral Cave with PlantsI got this piece to place in my 2.5 gallon fish bowl with one Betta fish. The fish loves the little cave and it looks nice too. But I found that one of the plants was made of reasonable hard plastic and was damaging the Betta's fins. So cut that plant and everything is good now. The plant would probably not bother other fish.

This faux coral is much more beautiful than what is shown. The orange of the coral is very vibrant and adds a nice splash of color. Also the purple in the brain coral is lovely. There are no jagged edges for the fish's fins to get caught on and the fiddler crabs seemed to like to hide out in it sometimes.

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I bought two of these coral caves to add more hiding places in my freshwater tank. Currently a crayfish occupies one and the other has had numerous tenants (lol). This product will add to the character to any fresh or salt water tank. I will recommend this product anytime. Great Buy!!!

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I expected it to be larger. Well. Thats alwys the price you pay for online shopping. Looks really nice. But if you have slightly larger fish think twice. My fishes never even gets closer/ Inside these corals.

But It defnitly looks great. Great Hide out place for small fishes.

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My eel loves this cave. I cut off some of the fake plant because it was in the way and it looks really nice still. Makes a nice corner piece in my aquarium. The cave is oranger than it looks in the picture though which I don't mind...just a heads up for anyone interested in this item

Wednesday, August 20, 2014

Como 5pcs Aquarium Tank Ornamental Plastic Floating Sea Fish

Como 5pcs Aquarium Tank Ornamental Plastic Floating Sea FishPut one in the tank to see how it worked. It stayed at the surface with its dorsal fin sticking out. My Betta checked it out from every possible angle as soon as it was in the water and went back to his favorite spot laughing all the way. That was good I did not think my Betta could have taken a chunk out of it but did not think one would go down well. It says to have some current or moving water. I do and it soon went to the filter which creates a good current and just floated there. The current went just below so it stayed right there at the filter as if glued. All the other four in the bag were repeats other than my Betta took one glance and just shook his head at them. It looked nice to me (not my Betta) and if it floated about the ten gallon tank at all would have been a nice addition. Stuck in one place it has no attraction and would be just one more thing to clean. Had it sank to around mid level of the tank I think I would have been much pleased with its performance.

Sunday, August 17, 2014

Impeller Assembly for Emperor 400

Impeller Assembly for Emperor 400Unit arrived as promised. Will definitely order again in the future if needed. Replaced the old impeller in the Emperor 400. Fishes are happy.

It is exactly what it says. I bought a used Emperor 400 filter and the old impeller was bent which made the filter extremely loud. This one fit perfectly and has made the tank far more enjoyable for my ears and also for my fish who are now getting proper filtration.

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I picked this up for my emperor 400 because the impeller it came with was oddly molded and made a horrible rattling noise. This one fit in nicely and did its job. still made some noise but it wasn't as bad.

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Wednesday, July 23, 2014

Simple Solution Washable Cover-Ups, X-Small, Pink/Purple (Pack of 2)

Simple Solution Washable Cover-Ups, X-Small, Pink/PurpleMy 10 month old Yorkie just came into heat for the first time. I had disposable dog diapers, but they were too bulky (made for actually urinating in) not just the little bit she bleeds. She couldn't even barely walk in the disposable one's, she more less waddled when she had to walk. Then I ordered an XSmall in these washable cover-ups and they were a bit too small for my almost 6 lb yorkie with an 11" waist. According the the size chart they should have fit her good, but I felt bad because they seemed to tight and didn't leave me room to adjust the velcro any. Therefore, I ordered the size Small and they fit pretty good since they have velcro that you can adjust. I just use the doggie pads or even a human panty liner or pad cut in half if its too big. Works wonderfully!! =) Very happy with these over any kind of disposable diaper! Not to mention she likes to chew on anything she can get her little mouth on and she has yet to chew on these cover-ups and she has been wearing them 6 days now. I would highly recommend these for your dog in heat, I would just be careful on what size you order. Petsmart also has the same one's, but they are more expensive in the store than what they are here on amazon. For instance the size small in Petsmart are $18.99 and on Amazon I got them for $13.68. Just remember the larger size, the more expensive.

I have a little Shi Tzu, she weighs less than albs so I ordered the xs first, it was too tight, probably due to all of her fur I would get this one for a chihuahua or similar short coat dog. I reordered the small which is perfect with room to expand with the velcro. We cut a sanitary napkin in half and place the open side facing toward her tail. It works great with no leaks and much cheaper than the liners and more absorbent. My little dog is trained for pads but leaks when she's excited so these work good. Of course if we forget and leave it on too long she pees in it. This has only happened a couple of times but when it did, no problem, no leaks. Oh what we do for our furry friends!!!!

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Nice price for a two pack of washable dog diapers. However, they are sized way too small. These x-small ones look like they would fit a squirrel! I had to return and order a size larger. They are very thin and flimsy, however, if you use a women's minipad in them, they could do the job. One of my dogs can get them off, so it depends on the dog as to whether they will work for you.

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I like having the washable, reusable doggie diapers rather than throwing money away on disposable. I would suggest skipping the Simple Solutions liners that are sold to go with the diaper and simply buying feminine hygenie pads. Cut them in half and they work perfect and are much more absorbent.

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A seller by the name of Ablackhorse is trying to dissuade me from posting my review of this product that they sold me so I will post my review here. I received NAVY and BLACK, x-small, diapers instead of the pink and purple shown. BOTH X-SMALL DIAPERS WERE TOO SHORT TO FIT COMFORTABLY AND THE SMALL SIZE IS MUCH TOO BIG FOR MY 8 POUND BICHON. The XS size just isn't cut correctly; unrealistic size. Made in China and China has poor quality control. The material is very thin so put a pad in it.

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Friday, July 11, 2014

Hagen AquaClear 20 Nylon Bag, 2-Pack

Hagen AquaClear 20 Nylon Bag, 2-PackProduct came on time and was exactly what I had expected/ordered. Looking forward to buying more if these when it will be necessary

It is just a simple mesh bag with a string you put through a loophole to tighten. I put my ammo chips in here (when needed) and it fits inside my filter without a problem. Easy to clean. Just empty what is inside and run under warm water.

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It was nice to be able to buy the correct sized bags for my filter. They work great and are easy to refill... can't say there's much more I can say about them though, they're just little nylon baggies.

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is what it says it is does the job tight seal shuld keep all ammo dry id odre again if i need too

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Thursday, June 26, 2014

Fish & Aquatic Supplies Resin Ornament - Sea Turtle

Fish & Aquatic Supplies Resin Ornament - Sea Turtlethis ornament is just as wonderful as it is pictured. i recently bought this for a friend as part of her birthday gift (along with a fish tank) and she absolutely loved it! i would recommend this resin piece of artwork to anyone who wants a nice addition to their fish tank that isn't tashy.

Tuesday, June 17, 2014

Como Aquarium Fish Tank White Economic Sponge Biochemical Filter 1M

Como Aquarium Fish Tank White Economic Sponge Biochemical Filter 1Mfine open celled sponge suitable for aquarium filtering. It if firm with flexibility to withstand cleaning. Can glue it with silicone if the required width is not long enough. Just perfect for my DIY project.

Thursday, May 22, 2014

Aquatic Fundamentals 46 Gallon Bowfront Aquarium Stand

Aquatic Fundamentals 46 Gallon Bowfront Aquarium StandPicture currently is not of the bow front stand ... ordered based on the description and received the bow front stand ... arrived on time (days early) in good shape, looks very good, solid, very easy to put together (even the door).

Easy to assemble, and looks very high end. Item arrived on time, and in great shape.Well packaged as this is a heavy item.

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Door is a little sensitive(easily opened).... I store my supplies underneath(as was the intention) but unfortunately, any little bump against the door and it opens.. I have a dog who gets into everything..I have seen it open when the cat rubs up againts the door..To prevent any disasters, i have placed something up against the door..I am sure an outside latch would look better :o)

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very high quality stand, easy assembly,,, would definitely recommend to others, thanks again for the great product..

I like it

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First, don't be concerned about the picture shown, you will get the correct 46 bow front stand. Assembly is quite easy and it's very solid, well made. It would be nice if they'd include an interior shelf option because so much space is wasted. I'm going to try and find some shelf or make one for the interior to store supplies. Other than that, definitely recommend this product.

Saturday, April 19, 2014

Brightwell Aquatics ABAFNM500 Florinmulti Plant Care Products for Aquarium, 17-Ounce

Brightwell Aquatics ABAFNM500 Florinmulti Plant Care Products for Aquarium, 17-OunceWe have been using in two tanks for a month but haven't really noticed our plants growing any faster with the product than without.

great product..my plants love it! Would recommend to anyone who is serious about their planted tank. Try it you won't be disappointed.

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Sunday, April 6, 2014

Laguna Aeration Kit for Ponds

Laguna Aeration Kit for PondsThis product works extraordinarily well!! Like one of the other reviewers, I typically kept a $250 pump going throughout the winter to keep my 4000 gallon pond from freezing over. Because I didn't filter the water during the winter, I had to continually clear out deris from the pump (a really, really big pain). I tried using the Laguana aeration kit this past winter. I thought I had nothing to loose for about $30.00. Wow!! What a pleasant surprise!! Not only did the aeration kit keep the pond surface from freezing (and the temperatures fell below freezing and dropped near zero on several occasions last winter in my neck of the woods--zone 6)but the algae that typically overwintered and thrived in my pond during the winter months DID NOT DO SO!! Algae was virtually non-existant the entire winter season!

I normally have to use TWO UV lights in my pond to control algae but this season I'm using only one. My trusty aeration kit has significantly reduced my algae problem and the aeration solution is the cheapest and most effective I have ever used! Nothing else in my pond set-up has changed and this is the first time in over a dozen years maintaining a pond that algae hasn't been a problem!!!)

I highly recommend this product!! But I do have one caveat: the instructions recommend a one-way valve (not included) to keep water from siphoning back into the pump if the power goes off. I was a tad annoyed that this item wasn't included in the kit but it cost only a couple of dollars at PetSmart and well worth the peace of mind.

I have a small plastic container near my pond that I use to protect the aeration

pump and my uv transformer. No problem drilling a hole for the power cord and airline (actually the hole was already there because of my uv clarifyer transformer needing protection).

I've recommended this product to all my friends with ponds. At Amazon's price of $30.00, I'm purchasing another for back-up.

This pump works great. It is larger than it appears in the pic. I'd say its about 9 inches long, and about 3.5 inches high. Maybe 4 inches thick. I have a 2200 gallon koi pond and this pump makes plenty of air for it. It produces a lot of bubbles. And if you have somewhere to put it, then you can't even hear it run. I just ran a long airline, and I never even hear this pump. It is also pretty power efficient. It doesn't come with an air stone though, for actually making the bubbles. You are going to need one of the larger airstones because this pump flows a lot more air than some of the smaller ones. I would recommend the big 5 inch circular one from petsmart or someplace like that. And you need to let the stone soak for a long time before using it, just like the package says. Or else it won't make bubbles near as well. Learned that from personal experience. All in all, this pump has served me very well. I would certainly not hesitate to buy another one. It has lasted fine in the freezing cold, and in the punishing texas heat.

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Pros:

Can pump air to a decent depth. My pond is about 5 feet deep at it's lowest point and I had to weight the air-stone and drop it to about 4.5 feet or so. It kept pushing a respectable amount of bubbles at that depth, but much more that that and the output drops considerably.

Price. It's ability to pump at the depth I had it would have choked anything you could purchase at a local store at this price point. The depth will probably decrease it's usable life, but I had it running 24/7 for 4 months straight.

Air-stone and tubing is included. Nothing remarkable about the air-stone, but the tubing included with mine was much longer than the indicated 30" (inches? probably a typo, should be 30'), mine was closer to 25 feet. It's also the more expensive silicone tubing as opposed to the cheaper vinyl tubing that eventually gets hard and stiff.

The styrofoam float is a bit of an eyesore but it will keep the stone at whatever depth you need if you use it.

Cons:

In my opinion it is pretty loud at its highest setting. Not so loud that it is completely nerve-wracking (I've had smaller indoor aquarium air pumps that were louder after a while), but it's definitely not what I would consider quiet. You will notice it if you don't have a pretty vigorous waterfall or other background sounds.

If you were thinking about using it inside the home, it could probably run quite a few air-stones at the depths of your average indoor aquarium; however, the sound would be unacceptable to me in the house. I never tried to build a sound dampening box for it, so that may be a viable option.

Summary:

I used this in the hottest part of the summer to get additional movement and aeration in my pond because my bottom drain is not aerated. I think it's a little too loud for the area I have to put it in (near a seating area), so I'll probably relegate it to the far end of the patio and use it in a quarantine tank or try my hand at some hydroponics.

I think it's definitely worth the asking price, but obviously you'll need to spend much more if you need it to be quiet and run at deeper depths.

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Bought this to keep my pond oxygenated through the winter. Planning on housing the pump in a plastic tub with lid to keep it dry and feeding the aeration tube into the pond. Hope the fish and frogs are happy (and alive) as they hibernate!

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For years I would keep my pond pump running during the late fall and winter months, which meant that I had the clean the filter each week, a real pain in cold weather. I came across this product tht claimed it would provide aireation for the fish during these times of the year. This is my second one, the first lasted through two fall and winter seasons, but the power supply had lost some power. This is an excellent product and it should last me for another year or so. One thing it is important to know, you do not have to run this unit from inside your house or garage (as suggested in the instructions). Just get a plactic box (e.g. Rubbermaid) with a top, cut a hole for the air line to the pond and one for the electical cord and two holes on each side for ventalation. This keeps the unit dry and it has worked without fail 24/7 in below freezing temparatures. AT $49 or so, it is a real bargain.

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Saturday, January 18, 2014

TOM Aquarium Ceramic Bio-Cylinders 24oz.

TOM Aquarium Ceramic Bio-Cylinders 24oz.This stuff is awesome. Came in a large mesh bag. I broke that open and used the contents for several add you own media filters and have a lot left over. Plus, there were no broken rings in the bag at all. These ceramic rings seem pretty tuff as I banged them around a bit threading them on nylon string for easy placement and removal from filters. Worth it compared to others.

Sunday, November 17, 2013

Pondmaster 02920 20-Watt Ultra-Violet-Light Pond Water Clarifier

Pondmaster 02920 20-Watt Ultra-Violet-Light Pond Water ClarifierMy backyard pond has always given me trouble with severe algae. I would clean it out and the next day it was green again. I could never enjoy my fish, and many were even dying. A local pond builder recommended I try a UV light as a last resort. I did lots of research online looking for the best one, since I knew nothing about UV lights. All the reviews I read on the Pondmaster UV light were good, and it seemed like a well-built product. I liked the idea of being able to use it in or out of the water. The only question I couldn't find an answer to was how to actually set it up in my pond with my pump and waterfall. I finally found a website with some help, but I would have been more confident in buying if I had more information on installation. When I received the product I found it was very easy to assemble and install. After 4 days my pond went from deep green to pale gray, then each day it got more and more clear. After about one week my pond is clear and I am enjoying watching my fish again. I would strongly recommend this product to any pond owner. It was so easy to install, and has cut my pond maintenance down significantly. No more dumping algaecides and clarifiers in with my fish either.

I bought a 20W bulb for ~2000 gallon pond. It has been running a couple of weeks and the water is clearer, but not clear. Perhaps the bulb included was not up to par. My biggest beef is that the enclosed set up diagram was completely wrong. You will need to attach a 3/4" fitting on the light housing to the 1" inside diameter of the 1 1/4" hose from a typical pond pump. You will need two sets of 3/4" to 1" nalgene fittings and two-3/4" and two-1" hose clamps.

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I bought the pondmaster 02920 as a new item. However, when

i received the shipment, it's a used one. I can clearly see

some minor scratches on the surface. The UV light has some

kind of plague at the connector end. Also, the packing was

loose.

I am really disappointed with this type of service from amazon.

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This is the exactly what I was searching for to to replace the one that I have had for many years. Great price and fast shipment was a plus

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i first bought a smaller size and was able to return it with no hassle. Got the bigger one and it works great.

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Coralife 10000K T-5 High Output Fluorescent Lamp

Coralife 80404 10000K T-5 High Output Fluorescent Lamp, 31-WattWe recently orded 2 sets of bulbs. One set from another company was not packaged well and came to us completely broken. However, this MarineandReef's packaging was superb! It was packaged with brown paper to keep them from rattling around and the bulbs were also wrapped in bubble wrap. I have already ordered two more bulbs from them (to replace the other broken ones).

This is a great bulb for the T-5 light fixture. The light is bright and the corals look buestiful under them.

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TERRIBLE TERRIBLE TERRIBLE.....The item is not even close to 36". It's only 33" and not to mention, way to small to even fit into the strip light itself. Now I have to deal with returning this and waiting for a refund. I thought maybe I'd save some money but it turns out, I'm wasting not only money but also my time with this. First ever bad experience with purchasing online from any site.

Note to the seller: Do us all a favor and edit your original post to say it's only 33" and that it will NOT fit into a 36" strip light.

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Sunday, November 3, 2013

Kent Marine 00550 Pro Plant Freshwater Plant Growth Accelerator, 8-Ounce Bottle

Kent Marine 00550 Pro Plant Freshwater Plant Growth Accelerator, 8-Ounce BottleI read the previous reviewer recommending this for starving tanks only. I have a total of 9 plants in my tank with all of them displaying problems, so I figured it fit the criteria. I was having some issues with my plants showing signs of stress and this was recommended to me by a local fish store. As protocol when I try anything new in my tank, I monitored my water parameters closely. I used 1/4 of what was recommended because it was something new to the tank, but 12 hours after my first dose my nitrates were between 80 & 160 ppm (56 gallon tank)!!! Also my ammonia was at 0.75 ppm. My fish were in serious danger, so I immediately did a 30% water change and added Seachem Prime 500ml as usual.

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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Saturday, November 2, 2013

Desert Cact Background Double Sided Size: 12 x 50

Desert Cact Background Double Sided Size: 12 x 50
  • Size: 12 X 50

It is a great background. Very realistic looking. Maybe a little too much. When I first put it on Louie (Bearded Dragon) kept trying to jump on one of the rocks. He has calmed down a lot since I put it on & his stress level went down.

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Looks nice and feels strong, made my terrarium a good looking home for my pet. I bought it for a 20L tank and it fit great.

Wednesday, October 23, 2013

Eco Labs MLXSAG4 Liquid Sludge Away Gallon

Eco Labs MLXSAG4 Liquid Sludge Away GallonWe used to empty our pond to power wash yearly, our fish have gotten so big we cannot safely remove them from the pond to do this. We discovered Microbe-lift Sludge away and have been using it the past couple years. Our pond is free of all the muck that used to accomulate and we couldn't be happier.

Found this product from other online reviews. Works great, reduces sludge at the bottom of the pond as advertised and caused no harm to the plants and aquatic life.

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I run a 5000 koi pond with rocks and lilies under clear summer skies---and with blooming trees and autumn leaves. I gave up on UV after the failure of another expensive unit. And found this---to eliminate the problem that was feeding the very heavy algae blooms. You can't thoroughly vacuum a rock-lined pond. This stuff, used weekly, brought my pond from (after the UV failure) cleaning the filter every half hour and having to leave it off at night---to running day and night with once-every-24-hour filter cleaning. This is after two applications. My local pond store uses it for their extensive ponds. I will never ever be without this stuff. Go for the economy of the gallon for a pond above 700 gallons.

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I tried this out last year. I have a large 10,000 gal. koi pond in my yard with lots of overhanging trees. When we bought the house, the pond had been neglected for seveal years. Cleaning with a pond rake was a mess and hard work. I bought this looking for a better way without very high expectations. It worked great! It cleaned up virtually all of the old debris and silt still in the pond. Didn't bother my fish or plants or stain my rock borders. I bought early when I saw it on sale for use this next summer when the water warms up. Highly recommended.

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Product arrived in tact, wrapped in plastic in case of damage. Watch the sludge disappear. Did not harm fish, frogs or snails. Pond is almost clear after 3 treatments.

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Saturday, October 19, 2013

HYDRO-SPONGE FILTER V HS950 (125GAL)

HYDRO-SPONGE FILTER V HS950Most aquarium filters now use a motor to force water through some kind of filter pad which must be replaced at intervals. However, before there were reliably sealed electric motors, most home aquariums moved water using the "airlift" principle, in which a rising column of bubbles pulled water through the filtering material. This is an elegant and just about failsafe method. Debris in the tank cannot ever jam the external air pump which feeds the filter, and if electricity is interrupted, the filter cannot lose siphon, it simply starts bubbling again when power is restored to the air pump. Many fish love to play in the rising stream of bubbles.

Hydro Sponge filters, first marketed in the 1990's, are a more recent application of the airlift. Hydro Sponge V is intended for tanks up to 120 gallons. Made of dense, strong plastic with a weighted base which holds the sponge up away from the aquarium bottom, they dismantle easily for cleaning of the sponge. The pores within the sponge provides an enormous surface area for colonization by beneficial bacteria providing very thorough biological filtration. They can be powered by an air pump with or without an airstone (using an airstone will give finer bubbles and make less noise), or with an electric powerhead for those with larger tanks or who simply feel the need for more energetic water circulation.

It is difficult to imagine such a simple device working well. Surprisingly, they are excellent, and can be used as the only filter in the tank for many applications. I've used them on tanks sized from 10 gallons up to 75 gallons, always with good results. The local fish store where I shop has an expensive trickle filter for their dozens of tanks, and every single freshwater tank also has a Hyrdo Sponge or similar sponge filter as well. Apparantly the sponge is doing something which the trickle filter doesn't?

Maintainence is as simple as the filter. When you perform your periodic aquarium water change, (20% every week) save some of the old water in a bucket. Separate the top and bottom parts of the filter and remove the sponge from the tank. Squeeze it out in the bucket. See all the stuff which the sponge removed from the water? Reinstall the sponge and refill your tank. Go have dinner with the money you saved not purchasing replacement filter cartridges.

In sum, a clever and elegantly simple device which works very well.

I use this in my 90 gal discus tank

I have 2 of these to supplement my eheim 2028

My water is clear and the readings are perfect

I assumed these would be just a backup in the biofiltration dept.

Apparently, they do a large amount of mechanical filtration, as well.

I have one in each back corner and large amounts of debris settle back there.

Perfect for the frequent Siphoning discii :) require.

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The reason these filters are so good is that they are safe for fish fry. I have never had a baby get stuck on it. But with other filters this can happen all to easy. A great filter for baby tanks for any type of fish.

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I've used power filters for almost 40 years, and last year I replaced my Ehiem with two of these filters in a 55 gallon tank. Never again do you need an expensive filter, nor do you have to buy new pads or worry about a leak (my biggest worry with the Ehiem).

These Hydro are as good, or better than any power filter, and easier. Every few months, I rinse out the filter, and that's it! Just make sure you use tank water when cleaning filter, so you do not kill the good bacteria.

It's great for fry as well.

The only problem is that they are UGLY and take up a lot of space. I could have bought the smaller size, and I'm sure it would work just as well. I wish they would make them in green. They are so cheap, I would throw away the black ones and buy the green....

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can't really tell how well it works, when i lift the tube above the water level of the tank it doesn't seem to push water out of the tube when in theory it really should. strange.

however stuff does get stuck to it, especially at the top of the sponge so there must be suction, and it should be more than enough for the bacteria to get water movement.

Wednesday, July 10, 2013

Fish & Aquatic Supplies Triple Sulfa Powder Packets

Fish & Aquatic Supplies Triple Sulfa Powder PacketsThis thing works instantly, after 5 minutes of adding to my quarantine tank my fish was up and swimming as normal as the day I took her home. I think she had sepsis. Treated my main tank as a precautionary measure and my other fish tolerated the med very well. I even bought a backup just in case I ever need it in the future. Just a quick note, I also tried Jungle Tank Buddies too, and it didn't work at all.

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Thursday, June 27, 2013

Eshopps Coral Magnetic Frag Rack - Black Straight - 23 plug 12x4"

Eshopps Coral Magnetic Frag Rack - Black Straight - 23 plug 12x4'If your gonna get this to put frags on in your display tank be VERY careful to put it in a low flow area as the magnets are not strong enough to hold it still thus they slide and scratch the glass.