Wednesday, November 26, 2014
12.5 in. Ecoxotic Stunner 6W LED Strip Light - 24 x 403nm Ultraviolet
Monday, October 27, 2014
Como 4-way Aquarium Air Flow Control Lever Valve w Airline Tubing Connector
The only improvement would be adding a means to hang it on a tank. Almost perfect.The construction is solid metal, and you can remove the black cap on the other side to either extend your tubing, or simply run to the other outlet on your air pump (assuming you have one)
The only gripe is with adjusting air delivery. Very fine adjustments are needed if you need certain amounts of air down a tube. This may take a little patience, if your adjusting a lot.
It would be nice if it had some kind of mount to attach it to things.
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This is a must have for your aquarium if you like to have air flowing in tank. Easy to attach hoses and adjust air flow.Saved my fish tank and simplified the many air accessories for it. These puppies are just what the star fish needed!Want Como 4-way Aquarium Air Flow Control Lever Valve w Airline Tubing Connector Discount?
Thursday, August 21, 2014
Cat Mate Elite Super Selective Chip and Disc Cat Flap
After I got it figured out, I set it to the first cat, then it died. Bought it for my Mom. Cut the hole in the wall. Should have check to see if it worked first. My bad. Mom had the cats chipped. Worked great with the first one. After I figured out where the program button was. The instructions are very vague. Don't think I'll be buying another one of these. Propably go manual controls next.
One more thing. I purchase the wall extensions and now I can't return them. First time this happened to me with Amazon. I'm disappointed.
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I paid extra for this product because it claimed to work with vet-implanted RFID chips a nice feature since cats are famous for losing their colars. But the sensitivity to the new implants is so marginal that only by stuffing the cats into the entry and scrubbing them around for 10 or 20 seconds (like scrubbing the bottom of a glass wth a sponge) was recognition obtained. After much hissing, scratching, and bleeding (me) I managed to get recognition programmed but there was no way the cat was ever going to gain entry on its own.The device works very well with the Cat Mate Electronic Collar ID Discs but I could have saved a $100 vet bill, bought a $50 cheaper model, and saved another $40 for two discs (supplied with the cheaper model but not with this one).
Programming is so non-intuitive that I've attached a storage pocket on the door above the device to keep the instructions handy and never misplace them.
On the up side, my two cats now have collar discs and thoroughly enjoy their new-found empowerment.
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Monday, August 18, 2014
Coralife 05146 SL-65 Super Luft Air Pump
This pump is louder than a standard vibrator pump, but if you need a heavy duty device that pumps a lot of air, then this is the one.
Update: 8/18/2012 I'm sorry to report that the pump has failed after 8 months of service at a depth of 3 feet. Although the pump was loud, it was acceptable given the volume of air that it pumped when new. However, over time it got louder and then lost the ability to provide even a meager amount of air at a depth of 3 feet. I have gone through several aquaruim air pumps in the last 3 years. The last one was a whisper 100 which was only about half the price of this one and lasted about 6 months. The whisper pump was really not any quieter than this one. This pump puts out alot of air and can be adjusted easily with the valves on the included manifold. It is not silent, but it is not realy loud either. If you want a silent pump, this is not for you. If you need good constant air it will deliver. I have had this pump for about 1 month now with no issues.
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I read the reviews and I knew that this would not be "quiet", but I was not ready for how loud it truly is. Maybe it does a great job. Maybe it's better than diaphragm pumps...that's all well and good, but if you can't be within 30' of the tank because it's so loud, it is a waste. We put this in the tank cabinet and turned this on with the air valves off. The sound that came from the pump was the equivalent of a loud TV. There is no way to have a normal conversation in the same room as this pump when it was running. As a test, I turned it on, closed the cabinet, and made a call from my speaker phone that is about 10' from the tank, and the person on the other line asked me what the noise was without me prompting them. So, while this may very well be a solid product for what it is supposed to do, it is just too noisy to be practical in most situations.Want Coralife 05146 SL-65 Super Luft Air Pump Discount?
Works really good, but it is VERY loud. You can make it run quieter by running a 3/8ths inch air line from the intake port on the pump to somewhere else. Preferably with cool air, as it runs quite hot.Very well made and I knew it was loud, so I'm not going to knock any points off for that. It doesn't say anywhere on the box that it's a quiet pump, so there you go.
Sunday, July 13, 2014
Petco River Rock Shallow Creek Aquarium Gravel, 5 lbs.
This is actually a mixture of different sizes with the largest being about 3/4" and the smallest being about 1/4".I wasn't prepared for how large this "gravel" truly is. It is kind of attractive though for what it is.
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Sooo much nicer than small standard gravel..and easier to clean! I bought the 5lbsand put smaller gravel on the bottom, then layered the top with the larger river rocks.. My guppies ( probably don't care) love their new rocks! ( at least I pretend they have feelings toward these pretty rocks!)Read Best Reviews of Petco River Rock Shallow Creek Aquarium Gravel, 5 lbs. Here
The gravel looks really good in the fish tank. The colors are nice and the rock polished. Good quality. I would recommend it with five stars. Even though I rinsed it to be sure of no impurities , the gravel was clean. Really good product.Want Petco River Rock Shallow Creek Aquarium Gravel, 5 lbs. Discount?
big enough not to get vaccuumed up easily whenn cleaning, anchors the plants well and looks awesome.there are some chunks I thought were going to be a problem but for the goldfish in the tank the size works just right.
Saturday, June 21, 2014
KONG Cat Cozie Rollers Catnip Toy (Assorted)
Sunday, June 8, 2014
Hagen Nutrafin Max Sinking Tablets, 4.23-Ounce
Monday, April 14, 2014
Hagen Marina Betta Waste Remover for Aquarium
It's very very easy to use!
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I have one of these to.I boughtit at Super Fresh for $1.99.It's just a turkey baster which i have been using to clean my betta's 1.5 gallong tank since day one.Read Best Reviews of Hagen Marina Betta Waste Remover for Aquarium Here
I was looking for a vacuum for an aquarium and came across this item. This is designed for small bowls. It's nothing special, but it does the job. It takes out the waste and food if the fishes did not eat it and it's also good for water change for a small bowl. I would definitely recommend this item.Want Hagen Marina Betta Waste Remover for Aquarium Discount?
Wednesday, April 9, 2014
Zoo Med Coral Flora Sun Plant Growth Bulb T8 25 Watts, 36-Inch
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Sunday, March 16, 2014
Finnex PX-360 2-Piece Canister Carbon Cartridge Filter
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It appears the product has changed just a bit. No ring inthe filter to match the hole in the canisters. Still works just as good!Read Best Reviews of Finnex PX-360 2-Piece Canister Carbon Cartridge Filter Here
I bought this product on Amazon and had no problems with it. The filter is great and works really well. If you have small tanks and are looking to keep the water clean and fish happy this is what you need to buy.Want Finnex PX-360 2-Piece Canister Carbon Cartridge Filter Discount?
Sunday, March 9, 2014
PondCare Melafix Liquid Remedy - 64 FL OZ (1.89 liters)
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I have a large (450 gal) freshwater African Cichlid tank. If you have a large tank it is much cheaper to buy aquarium water conditioners, medications, etc. made for ponds. The only difference it that the chemical is more concentrated so you end up using less/gallon.I generally use Pimafix if I see any visible damage and I use Melafix more often as a regular water treatment. I am pleased with the results.Read Best Reviews of PondCare Melafix Liquid Remedy - 64 FL OZ (1.89 liters) Here
I started a pond and was clueless...2nd season had issues with flashing fish. I bought this... but I think if I had learned about salt before this the salt alone might have solved my issues. This messed up the growth of some of my water plants (but I was well warned before hand) so I can't blame the product.
Just try salt... once you do that... then this stuff is good to have
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It may seem silly to offer a review of this stuff, but without it , my pondfish would never survive some of the issues that occur in the lawnpond. And with goldfish any injury or health problem needs to be treated immediately. Much like the previous review, it's worked miracles. I'm never without a bottle on hand.Monday, March 3, 2014
Azoo Premium Peat Moss
I got this because I was paranoid about using garden peat, and while this is a perfectly good product, it is so expensive (you get about enough to fill a quart or less), next time I will probably just skip it and use organic peat moss meant for gardening.
Tuesday, February 18, 2014
Deep Blue Sea & Midnight Sea DBBG - 24 in. - Sold by ft.
I ordered 4 feet of this 24" tall background and what I received was 4 separate 30" long pieces crushed up in a box that was about 5 times too large for the item. (background was bent and crushed to put in the box and then bounced around during shipping...)
Amazon really needs to take a better look at vendors like this selling on their site...
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We thought this was a great product when we received it and put it on our tank. Now 3 months later...it is peeling off all over and has pockets of air bubbles in spots in the middle of it...how did it get in there?! It will not re-stick for some reason either. I guess we will have to take it off and toss it. What a waste!Read Best Reviews of Deep Blue Sea & Midnight Sea DBBG - 24 in. - Sold by ft. Here
This was a bit taller than my tank, so I made sure to put the darkest blue section starting at the bottom and used a razor to trip the top excess off. I didn't want the background to be too brightly exposed. I used simple double-side tape all along the parameter of the back side of the tank to apply this with no ripples. Make sure to clean the glass well or otherwise dirt/prints will show up once the background is applied.Want Deep Blue Sea & Midnight Sea DBBG - 24 in. - Sold by ft. Discount?
Great product! i had read the reviews and was worried it would come in 4 sections because of the odd ordering process but it didnt. it came in a 4 foot piece rolled up neatly. i read other reviews 1st and saw how to order otherwise i wouldnt have understood. when you order 1 item, it is only 299 for 1 foot. so you just up your 'items' to 4. (for a 55 gal tank for example). Thanks! :)Thursday, January 30, 2014
Advance Dog Training Pads
The first week she couldn't co-ordinate herself to stand much less walk, so I used the Advance pads for her to lie upon while I was at work and couldn't help her to her litterbox. Since she couldn't do much but roll around to right herself I wasn't sure what to expect when I got home. I was very pleased that the pads are nice and big and quilted but was worried she'd still be dirty and ready for a bath.
These pads worked great.
They wicked the moisture away so well that she stayed dry and odor free even when laying directly on the pad. In fact, I could only tell there was pee in the pad when I picked it up and it was heavy (and no, it never ran from the pad even when I carried it by the corner). As for the poops, she'd sort of roll them up in it afterwards =)
She's doing really well and slowly getting better everyday. We still use the pads just in case.
During her rehab I ran out of Advance pads and bought Hartz on sale. Hartz might be ok for some uses but much smaller and not as thick. They didn't work for us. I ended up going back for the Advance.I have used these for years and the really pick up the moisture. I prefer the ones that come wih blue pattern under the white because you can tell each time the pad is used.
Highly recommend. However, be awary what sid you are placing up as the back side is so good at not letting moisture through if it is up and not the paper side, the puddle will just sit there until you soak it up with paper towles.
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An excellent product! My dog has to take medication for a heart condition and it causes him to produce excess urine. We have tried many different brands and types of pads and these pads are the only one's we have used that actually absorb and retain the urine without making a mess everywhere. I wish the quilted part of the pad extended to the edge of the liner on all four sides instead of two, but other than that, I haven't found a better pad.I just had a litter of pups & these pads worked pretty well until the amount of pee increased & then it would soak through the pad & my floor would get wet. Guess I will have to try another brand.Friday, December 27, 2013
Fluval Plant Stratum
I do not have a green thumb (at all, haha!), and so far I'm surprised none of my plants have melted or given me any trouble. I've even pruned some of the wisteria in half (twice) and it still seems to be doing well! I agree with the other reviews to wash the substrate well -even then, it took my tank almost 2 days to become perfectly clear. If I disturb the substrate now it'll be cloudy for an hour or two, but always becomes crystal clear afterwards. A filter definitely speeds up the process. Sometimes my plants become a bit dusty, but if I brush them any of the dust comes right off. The pH has been lower (in the 6-7 range), so if that's a major concern for you I would look at getting a different substrate.
Would I recommend it or use it again? Definitely!
I did read that you can use regular sterile potting soil or peat for aquatic plants, but as I haven't tried that yet this seems to be a good alternative. It says on the package not to mix different substrates (sand, gravel, etc) with this particular stratum, and as I haven't tried that either I can't say what will happen! In my non-scientific opinion, it would probably just look a bit funky.
Good luck with your own planted aquarium, and I hope you'll have as much fun as I have!very good stuff, anything i put in my 8g fluval grows like crazy. i have seachem sand i also like, gravel plants do fine. but this stuff is great. its a lil hard to keep some plants down but once they root its off the the races. i am growing some HC with great results its pearling like crazy.
just so you know what else im using in the 8g.
2 fluval 13w lights
under gravel heater
zoomed canister filter
5lb co2 tank with fluval diffuser
only a betta in it...
im planning on using this for my future 75g discus tank. either this or ada aquasoil witch ever is cheaper. they are basically the same thing.
if you want to check my tank out here is a link...
THis product does exactly what it says it does. It did have a lot of residue to wash out. I put running water through it in a collander several times and it still has black dust coming off of it. I take this as the nature of the product and not a defect. Make sure when you put it in your tank you do so at a low level close to the bottom and don't drop it from the top. It takes a good 24+ hours for the water to compleatly clear up and settle. I would recomment it for your stratum.
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Just as advertised, does a great job! Highly recommended! Thank you! I would buy it again! Fluval is a great company!Want Fluval Plant Stratum Discount?
I had plants in a 10 gallon tank and a 2 gallon fluval spec, the 10 gallon was just sand and most of the plantsTook a beating, the fluval had the stratum , not only did those plants thrive, the plants that were half dead in
The 10 gallon sprang to life when I transferred them in the 2 gallon. This stuff is great.
Tuesday, December 17, 2013
Stirlingtech Solar Power Pond Oxygenator Aquarium Air Pump Oxygen Pool Fishpond Fish Tank Pet Fish
Good job, stirlingtech!
The pump was planned to use for a fish pond at a Daycare for children here. The fish pond worked hard "as they could" along with me and staff in building it in the playground next to a garden. It's small"(30gal) but the fish we put in it were selected by kids. They make it a point to be sure we feed them every day. However, I know that the pond is potentially too small to allow enough oxygen to circulate naturally for about 30 fish. As the fish grow I know it will become more and more difficult for them to possibly breathe under water. It would break those kids heart to see them die. I don't want them to whiteness that.
I received my pump very fast in good condition and installed it effortless. The reveal to the kids was a great joy and happy moment for both them and all of our staff. It brings great comfort to them to know that the fish can breathe a little easier in our pond.
My only concern is that it operates properly with the solar panel. I'm not sure if it works continuously "Switched in the ON" position while the battery is in it. Or does the sun keep that battery charged. It's great that there is a user manual inside the package about the product and how to use it.
I switched "ON", the solar pump start to work continuously, it hasn't stop in day time. Because there is power inside the battery, and also the sun can charge the battery while the pump working. The solar panel transfer the sun to power and charge the battery, and battery can store some power.
Even when the day turns to dark, the solar pump can work extra 1hours by the power from the battery. And it get be charged again in the next morning.
Tuesday, November 19, 2013
Aquatic Turtle Banquet Block
Thursday, October 31, 2013
Cat Dancer 801 Ringtail Chaser Interactive Cat Toy, 2-Pack
Tuesday, October 29, 2013
Cat Mate 4 Way Locking Cat Flap with Door Liner White
If there is one design flaw in the door, it is that the magnet keeping the door shut is good for an exterior door (to keep heat/cold in), but holds the door a bit tightly and occasionally catches the cat's foot in the door.IMPORTANT! This is the product to use on interior doors and seals up to 2" thick. I installed on 1.5" thick interior door with no issues, no cutting the product, and a perfect installation.
I needed a small cat door to provide access to my laundry room for the cat's litter box. The most important qualities were that it was small enough to install in the bottom of a 6 panel Masonite interior door to keep the door looking nice, seal the interior cutaway, and be quiet since the laundry room is 2nd floor and in a shared hallway to our bedrooms. This product met all of my expectations.
* Just small enough to install in the bottom section of a 6 panel door, which it does, though it places to cat door a few inches lower than it really should, but keeps the door looking nice.
* Super easy installation thanks to the cutout template and the fact the two halves of the door do not have to align 100% on thicker doors as each half independently screws in with wood screws instead of some extremely long bolt that has to go fully through the door and align with the holes in each side
* As quiet as a magnetic door can probably be. I had a door in my last house that always made a loud snapping/clacking sound. This door is much, much quieter.
* Door is smoked so the cat can see through it instead of a solid white door. White would probably match your typical white door color better, but the smoked seems like a good design feature.
* Even includes little screw hole covers to finish the install cleanly.
I don't personally have a need for the locks, nor the weather seal on the exterior portion of the door. But it includes both of those features. If using on an exterior door I would personally caulk the top and side edges of the exterior cat door just to be certain no water gets in there.
For my personal use I ended up modifying the door to remove the magnet and weather stripping as it caused the door to be too difficult for my cat to learn to open, the weather stripping being the main cause of a stiff door. Without the weather stripping and magnet the door now swings totally effortlessly, and still weights down to shut after flapping back-and-forth a few times. Note the cat door also flaps open when you open and close your human door, too, which is a non-issue for me.
Great product, would buy it again.
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I needed to replace a broken cat door on my interior basement door; this time around I was looking for a proper liner, back panel, and 4-way lock. This model of the Cat Mate had all of the features I was looking for.It took me an hour or two to get the opening re-cut to the new template (and it would have taken just minutes if I'd had the right coping saw), but once I got the door installed, it worked just right. The cat got used to it in a day or two (it's a bit stiffer than the old door, due to the magnet at the bottom of the flap), and I can easily adjust the latches at the bottom of the flap.
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I installed it in an old style window with individual pains 7.5" x 9.5" by replacing one pain of glass with a small piece of 1/4" plywood and mounted the Cat Mate in that. Works great! The cats use a porch railing to access the windowsill from the outside.I used to leave a back door or window open for the cats in the summer. But, that was a problem with the local raccoons and possums coming in. In 8 years not a single non-cat has used the Cat Mate. There have been a couple tomcats let themselves in. That is when the catch-a-cat locking setting is useful. The stray cat will never come back in after it discovers it can't go back out to flee the crazy guy with a broom. ~{:-) One such trapped cat hit the locked cat flap so hard it broke the plywood out of the window frame.
After 8 years of heavy use, it was looking pretty bad. So, I unscrewed to the old one and screwed in a new one, really simple. I got the brown one this time so it will not show the dirt quite as bad. Ready for another 8 years of cats bringing their treasures in to show me.
Now, if I could only teach the cats to wipe their feet...
Friday, October 18, 2013
All Glass Aquarium AAG65010 Silicone Sealant, 10-Ounce
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I bought the large 10 oz tube to fill in some hollow decorations so I wouldn't need to worry about cleaning the interior surfaces. It has worked great for this purpose. It does have a strong vinegar smell to it, and the big tube requires a caulk gun to dispense it. Wear latex gloves when using to prevent getting any on your skin, but if you do I found that Clorox wipes remove it easily off of skin and surfaces. Water doesn't really cut it. If you do use this to fill decorations remember the decorations will FLOAT unless you put some weight inside. I used medium sized aquarium rocks that were clean.Read Best Reviews of All Glass Aquarium AAG65010 Silicone Sealant, 10-Ounce Here
The Sealant worked just fine. It sealed the 150 Gallon Fish Tank with no problems. I sealed my fish tank with no problem.Want All Glass Aquarium AAG65010 Silicone Sealant, 10-Ounce Discount?
I used this to assemble a reef tank sump. It works perfect and is MUCH better then the GE1 sold at Home Depot. It even "smells" better. It sets up nice and firm as soon as you use it unlike non-aquarium silicone that is "mushy".
