Loving Pets Black Label Collection Rustic Bone Diner for Dogs, Aged Copper

Just too small for a 20 lb dog. Might be okay for an itty bitty. I sent it back without a problem.

We bought this dog dish for our Jack Russell and it is the perfect size for him. One dish is used for his dry dog food and the other dish is used for canned food. It is neat, easy to clean, and the perfect size dishes for him.

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I bought this for our new home; I wanted something that was streamline and neat with stainless steel bowls. This fit the bill! It is sturdy and looks just like the picture. The only thing I would have liked was a bigger water bowl, however, this way ensures that my doggie always has FRESH water! :)

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Kent Marine AKM00980 3-Pack Stainless Steel Pro Scraper Blade

I've tried using other brands of algae scrapers and they just never cut it. This is the best for scraping purple coralline algae off the glass of the reef tank. The plastic ones for acrylic work just as well.

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Instant Ocean Sea Salt

While aquarists debate and discuss which brand is the best, labs and universities continue to select Instant Ocean for their studies. Instant Ocean is one of the largest makers of marine salt in the world. They know what they are doing. On the other end of the spectrum you have true hand-made marine salt. I have made marine salt in a lab. I used 100% super purity chemicals and salts. It was a lengthy process and very expensive. We used the salts for years and also compared the tanks to Instant Ocean salts. There was no difference in the tanks. The lab no longer makes marine salt. It was easier to buy Instant Ocean.

I've been keeping marine aquariums, including reef tanks, for seven years now. That's not a terribly long time but it means I've done a ton of water changes by now ;). Even with all of these new special "reef salts", I still use regular Instant Ocean. The brand has been around for a long time and is therefore well tested and reliable. I often hear of issues with other salts, including IO's Reef Crystals, but good ol' regular Instant Ocean mixes clearly and without wacky water parameters every time. In addition to using it in my own tanks, I've always chosen to use this brand in the lab (marine ecology research) and it's the choice of most scientists.

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This salt worked great in my little aquarium and you can not beat the value. One of the best brands of salt about.

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Item in picture is not what you get. Seller needs to change the item picture to just the product listed. Very dissapointed when I contacted the seller my response was just that the item has shipped. Nice customer service,(sarcasm)won't buy from petsolutions again.Instant Ocean Aquarium Salt

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this is all I use, not cloudy after mixing, easy to mix, my reef and fish seem very happy with it.

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Immune Plus - Freshwater - 5 oz.

I used this when I started up a new 55 gallon planted tank recently. I figured that the extra protector bacteria would support the other bacteria in the biological filter. While I was using it at the recommended doses I had no problems with illness.

There are other factors that were going on at the same time (like introducing fish that were sick, but not yet visibly sick), but when I started to taper off on using this (because I was running out), then I started getting problems. The tank had an outbreak of both camalanus worms and tail rot within two weeks. The bag of Chemi-Pure Elite I had in the filter was also running out around the same time, so I don't know which thing caused the outbreaks. Most likely it was a combination of factors.

If you have plenty of money this is definitely worth purchasing. If your fish keeping budget is more restricted... I would recommend covering the more basic and proven water treatments, like Black Water Expert 16 oz. before you buy this. Also, if I had to choose between this and the Chemi-Pure next time (and I do), I will put my money toward the Chemi-Pure.

Finally, shop around for this. The shipping charge that's listed here is way too pricey.

Pop N' Bites Select Cuts Dog Treats, 30-Count

I had never ordered these treats before and I was looking for a small size treat to take on training exercises and walks, this fit the bill perfectly. It came in a box with 30 packages not a package with 30 pieces, each bag held about 10 treats. I have 4 dogs, a shepherd, lab and 2 dachshunds, I had to break up the treats for the little dogs but they were a perfect size for the big dogs and the stay fresh packaging kept everything fresh for over a month. It was a really good deal.

Novaqua Plus Water Conditioner

I have to top off my Nanocube periodically and this is a great product for treating tap water... I've never had trouble with my tank chemistry while using this, and it really does a great job of binding with the chlorine and other chemicals and making the water safe...

Nova Aqua has other uses besides being an aquarium water conditioner. I use it to take the chlorine out of my swimming gear after water aerobics three days a week. Pop it in the washer with mild detergent and it helps keep the chlorine from fading your suit making them last a WHOLE LOT longer. :) I am sure it is also great for fish tanks.

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I interrupted the nitrogen cycle in my 55 gallon tank when I took out the under gravel filter and replaced it with a Fluval 305 canister filter with all new bio media. Needless to say I have over a dozen of my prize angelfish in the tank. Using NovAqua Plus and Amquel Plus along with frequent partial water changes to keep ammonia levels down during the re-cycling of the tank has not only worked, but the fish are growing like beasts and very, very healthy! This stuff is amazing. There hasn't been a single casualty, not a single sick fish, not even a stressed fish in the tank since I started using it! That says quite a lot especially considering we are talking about angelfish AND a tank that is still cycling! I would use this even with RO water. It is great... it not only removes chloramine and chlorine, but it also helps the fish with their slime coat AND the beneficial bacteria colony as well.

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When I first started keeping goldfish, I mysteriously lost several fish. I know now I was making all kinds of mistakes common to amateurs. One mistake I made was to assume that all water treatments that claimed to make tap water safe would do the trick. After several of my kiddos died, I asked for help from the owner of my local pet store. This is not a Petco or a Petsmart, but a real mom-and-pop place. The owners really care about their animals.

The store owner told me that years ago when he was first starting out, his fish kept dying. He had a water sample tested independently, and the tester advised him that our local tap water was the second worst water sample he had ever tested. The pet store owner advised me to use Amquel Plus along with NovAqua. Since I have been using these products, I have lost no fish. Since moving to a different place (one with better water quality, I am happy to report), I have continued to use these products as they have been perfectly effective and reliable. During the move, in fact, my fantails became extremely stressed and began to show signs of "popeye." I gave them an extra dose of the NovAqua along with a wee bit of aquarium salt, and their condition cleared up quickly.

Take it from me: this product really works!

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keeps my water perfect and prevents viruses in my tank. which makes keeping and spending less on my tank enjoyable and improves the long life of my angelfish.

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Hagen Elite Air Pump for Aquarium - 110 V

I needed a little more bubble for my 50 gal fish tank. I ordered this pump from Amazon and at first it was amazing! Quiet enough and tons of bubbles. I use the bubbles just to circulate and break the surface because the tank is a tall deep cube with a canister filter.

After a few weeks the pump began to make horrible noise. I found that the magnets in the pump part were rubbing. I took it apart and used a rasp and my dremel tool to file down the part which was making the noise. I then added a dab of silicone sewing oil to it and reassembled it. Now it has been running quietly and efficiently for several months. I have no complaints and it was a good price, especially with free 2 day shipping.

Jardin Silicone Aquarium Fish Tank Mini Sea Anemone Ornament, Yellow Green

It is small enough that it adds color and flare to a tank and would fit in most tanks. Great color. My fish love to play and swim in it.

Did not like the fact that it smells bad, would not put it in my tank, it locks greet but it don't smell safe. They work with me.

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Coralife Aqualight High Output T5 Dual Lamp Fixture

I would be very careful about purchasing a Coralife light fixture. I had a very poor experience, and my search on the web suggests others have had a similar experience. The fixtures are relatively inexpensive, and you appear to get what you pay for. The heart of a fluorescent fixture is the ballast. Mine only lasted 6 months. I run the light 10 hours a day so that means the unit failed after only 1800 hours of use. I would recommend looking at other manufacturers. Details about my experience follow.

In March 2010, I purchased a Coralife 48-inch dual T5 lamp high output fixture for my 60-gallon freshwater aquarium. The unit arrived and seemed satisfactory, although the directions could have been better. After assembling the fixture, I found that it worked satisfactorily until the middle of this month (October, 2010, it was off the entire month of September). In October, I found that when I turned on the light on in the morning, the ends of the light bulbs near the power cord would glow dimly, but would not turn on right away. If I waited for a minute or two, the bulbs would finally turn on. After a few days, however, the bulbs would not ignite at all, so I thought maybe I needed to replace the bulbs. I purchased two new bulbs and installed them. This seemed to fix the problem, and the bulbs would now

turn on when the switch was turned on. After one day, however, I noticed that the bulbs were flickering. I turned the unit off and then on and that seemed to fix the problem. A few hours later when I entered the room I found the aquarium light was off. I checked the plug and the bulbs to make sure they were properly seated in the end caps. Both the plug and the bulb installation were OK. I tried plugging the unit into another plug. Nothing worked. I began to worry that the problem was the ballast. I contacted the seller who informed me that they only had a 60-day warranty on their products.

I went to the web and began researching this. I found that the Coralife light fixtures have a bad reputation for failing. There were many complaints about ballast problems. Some of the more advanced aquarists recommended replacing the ballast with a Fulham Workhorse 5 ballast that they claimed was more robust than the ballast in the Coralite. I went to the web and found a bewildering array of ballasts. I went to my local aquarium store and was told that ballasts were not available for this light.

In the end, after hours of wasted time, I bought an AquaticLife T5 HO Dual Lamp fixture. My initial impression of this unit is that it is higher quality than the Coralife fixture. The directions for assembly were quite good and came on a CD. We will see how it performs.

Hi I ordered this Coralife T5 HO 30" Light Fixture for my planted tank and it arrived with one of the light bulbs broken, so I send it back for a replacement. The replacement light arrived on Monday April 30, 2012 good and working great. To bad it didn't last long, I come home one day (May 4, 2012) to notice my aquarium all lit in blue, the 10,000K Daylight bulb has dimmed dramatically {this 10,000K bulb didn't even last a week)to a point where only the Actinic Bluelight bulb is all that lights up the aquarium. So I went on ahead and purchased the 6,700K daylight bulb to replace the Actinic Bluelight Bulb and another 10,000K Daylight Bulb to replace the burnt one. Once these new bulbs arrive I'll replace them and hope that all ends well from there. I'm hoping that the ballast in the light fixture aren't malfunctioning...if that's the case I'll have to ask for another replacement.

Will "update" once my replacement bulbs arrive.

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I bought 5 of these of various sizes when they were on sale last year. Of these, only 2 are functioning. One had a bad switch that went out in a month, the other two just ceased to function. They're built to be disposable there's no way to get into the housing to fix the wiring or the switches. A total waste of money.

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High quality product. I love the plexiglass spashguard, especially with my open-top tank. I have a fully-planted high-tech 75 gal setup, and while my plants are growing and happy, they aren't pearling. If you just dose Flourish Excel or don't have many plants, this would work great for you. If you inject carbon and have a lot of plants competing for light, either buy 2 of this product or go with T5 HO light setup with 3 or 4 bulbs.

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I have a 50 galon tank this fit perfectly over, i love the adjustable supports on the sides. Only issue was the first one arrived damaged but i had a replacement in two days. I have mostly soft corals and an anemone in my tank and all have been doing great. I wish the moon light and day lamp could be controlled separately but thats not a big deal.

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CoralVue Technology BH-2000 Octopus with External 2000 Pump for Aquarium Filter, 125-Gallon

Many complain that the manual is insufficient. Priming the pump seems to be the main issue. I learned a trick. After powering the pump, suck in and out on the air hose. I think it adds more suction pressure so that priming has more power. It should start immediately after that. This thing pulled out thick skimmate out of my 90 g.

I am running this skimmer on my 75 gallon reef system. As others have said, the documentation is poor, but the product is great. I have found that once the skimmer is primed, it can be turned off and back on again without priming if the aquarium water level is at its normal level. This is advantageous since I have it on an automatic timer so that for a few hours in the evening (TV viewing time) it is off. However, the sound level is not excessive for a protein skimmer. When I first started the skimmer it generated tons of bubbles, overflowing the collection area into the outfeed area. I needed to adjust the collection cup very high at this time. This "break-in" period for a protein skimmer is normal. After several days, it settled to a reasonable level and has been running great ever since. When I do my partial water changes in the aquarium, the water level drops to a point that requires the skimmer to be primed again. Its a little tricky getting it going again, but I am sure after a few more water changes I will understand better how to get the primed more efficiently.

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Great product!! Skims very well. It takes a little while to break in however. Instructions are horrible. But would recommend to others!

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It skims like no other . It just need a drain line on the cup.it fit perfectly behind my aquarium

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I bought this protein skimmer for my 75 gallon tank because I do not have enough room in the sump for one of the in-sump skimmers (I have since turned my sump into large refugium that only houses the heater and GFO reactor). I know that it says it needs to have at least 2 days to break in, but it was pulling out a dark, thick skimmate from the first day that it was working. I chose not to use the sponges that came with the unit, but I still do not have any issues with microbubbles going into the main tank. It is fairly quiet, and I would say VERY quiet compared to the other skimmer that this replaced on my tank. It is strong and durable with a very powerful pump. No leaks and no issues thus far. I am very pleased with this skimmer and I would recommend it to anyone who has a tank 100 gallons or less who does not have enough room in the sump for a comparable sized in-sump skimmer.

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Oceanic 82053 BioCube Protein Skimmer

This protein skimmer has alot of mixed reviews..some good some bad...I currently own a 29gallon Biocube and i needed a protien skimmer that fit my budget which was between $0-$100..after much research i decided to give this skimmer a try to see if it was something of quality or junk...When you first start it up and you calibrate the airvalve control.it will start to fizzle white bubbles really fast..This will continue for the next 2-4 days until you see the skimmer really start working..Gradually you will see those tiny bubbles turn into slow huge foaming bubbles giving off alot of brown and green crap comming from your tank...If calibrated properly it will take about a week or two before you will need to empty the waste chamber...The only downside that i didnt like..was that the airstone has to be changed every month for this skimmer to do what it is suppose to do..Amazon sells them here for $5.95 with free shipping which isnt too bad..Overall i gave this product 5stars because it works and it works well for the money you pay...You just have to be patient and you will see the progress..

Yes, it is not the best skimmer on the market but for the price and it fitting my 29 biocube perfectly it does a pretty good job. It took me about 4 days to get it adjusted properly and requires more adjustments every so often. Keep in mind that protein skimmers need time and adjustments to work properly. This is especially true for the cheaper ones in cost like this one.

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I've had protein skimmers before and have read some reviews that say don't buy this as it is undersized and ineffective but I have to be honest: it does its job, fits in my BioCube 29 with no modifications, and has required no adjusting at all in about 30 days of operation. The waste chamber is a bit small and has to be emptied every 2-3 days max or I'd give it 5 stars. Other than that, it is pulling a decent amount of protein out of the water as evidenced by what is in the chamber. Other more expensive units may pull out more but this is designed for a 14/29 gallon tank: there shouldn't be that much to pull out in the first place unless you are overfeeding or have die off. One tip: KEEP the factory particulate filter in place and just hang this unit on the filter itself. The instructions tell you to remove the mechanical filter and never tell you to place it back in. I don't recommend that as you'll end up with the bioball chamber filling with gunk. Just hang the skimmer in the middle of the filter so it is level and keep both protein and mechanical filtration in place. Works fine on the 29 gallon. Not sure about the 14.

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You know I can almost see why so many people post negative reviews... My biggest complaint would have to be putting the unit in the center chamber of the biocube can be annoying to pull the top out to empty. I run my heater/filter cartridge in 1st chamber, skimmer in center, live rock cheato in third and I didn't have any problems but this unit has made my water crystal clear!!! But initially I was going crazy trying to figure out why it keeps OVERFLOWING with bubbles. There is a small adjustment wheel on the tubing from the pump. you really have to adjust this appropriately to get the skimmer to function correctly.

After one day of running it was clear water. Here I am third day now. Yesterday and today I emptied murky brown water from the chamber and its getting darker as it breaks in. I know it may be frustrating but this product is worth 35 bucks! Just adjust it!!! I promise the bad reviewers did not properly adjust this! And considering your options are limited for biocubes anyway this is a good choice!

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This product is cheap. It barely pulls any wasted protein out to notice a change without it. It probably easier to just do constant water changes (which I do anyways) instead of trying to place this in the back of the BioCube and moving my heater into the actual tank.

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Seachem Replenish 250ml (8.5oz)

My water is REALLY hard and I was having a ton of issues cycling, so I tried this stuff. It worked great. I just use it every once in awhile though, not every single time I add water.

Hydor ARIO Bone Collection Aquarium Ornament

I received this product in about 20 different pieces. Half of the skull has destroyed, it turned out okay for me though sice I have a smaller tank. I ended up proping half the skull up in a corner and spread the rest of the pieces along the bottom of the tank. the LED is very bright and directional; just how I wamnted it. The bubbler just made way too much noise for me to keep in my tank. if you are looking for something that makes a TON of bubbles this will be perfect for you, it was just a little overwhelming for my small tank.

Comfort Soft Harness XX-Small Pink

Great little harness for a tiny dog. I had a hard time finding one that would actually fit ROXIE, but I finally did. Good price also. Now she can go every where with me.

Power-Glo Fluorescent Bulb T5

I have a dual-socket fixture in my aquarium. Using this along with a daylight spectrum gives a nice balance. Daylight balance alone is rather dull in my opinion.

It produces a very unique color. Purplish white. I'm not sure if it's good for growing plants, but it sure is a nice complement to my 6700K bulbs. Do not regret purchase. Will buy again. I bought it with my Hagen GLO lights which are fantastic. Maybe they aren't the most esthetic light fixture, but the reflectors are top notch!

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This is NOT as advertised. I was looking forward to receiving this item and installing 2 of them into my new 125 gallon tank. It says it is a 36" bulb, and it is actually a 34"!!! I will be returning this item as quickly as possible.

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Lee's Reptile Ranch, Large, Rectangle with Lid, Colors may Vary

My pet garter snake Edgeworth seemed a little cramped in the Small Kritter Keeper I purchased last year (you could say he objected to it *cough*), so I got this. The large model is big enough to support a snake up to two feet in length. Since Edgeworth is still a baby snake (9 inches or so), this will suit him for a long time, probably forever.

Remember to get additional accessories depending on your reptile/rodent/arachnid/what-have-you. Garter snakes, for instance, require a water bowl and a small cave to hide in.

I just bought 3 of these in various colors (aqua and neon green) I will be using mine to house some young snakes, until they are old enough for larger tanks.

They are roughly 8.5 gallons, and offer the same floor space as a 10gallon tank, but with a lower profile. The partition is a nice touch as well, but will not be used in my application.

I take off a star because they are not the most secure of cages as the lids can be a bit too loose, I will be having to modify mine a bit before use but it's not a big deal, a few zip-ties and some crazy glue should be more then enough to fix any issues I will be encountering.

As is, this would make a great enclosure for amphibians, small terrestrial lizards like leopard geckos, and invertebrates of all kinds. I would recommend the tubs for rack applications as well since they are already ventilated, and are much easier to see into then sterilite containers. =3

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My daughter had been keeping a roly-poly 'farm' in an old rubbermaid tray. She requested this upgrade for her ecosystem. The first one came missing a part, but our seller provided a replacement promptly after we described the problem. It came with a transparent green cover with clear plastic hatch lids and flow throw 'grating' on the lid. Works well for things too large to get through the grating, or unable to climb the walls.

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This cage is great for the price. I use them for reptiles that do not need a lot of height like leopard geckos. They have plenty of room for an individual adult. They are a great alternative to a ten gallon aquarium.

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Tank arrived with two cracks in one side, box looked fine and it was packed nicely, looks like it was cracked before it was shipped

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Hydro III Sponge Pro Filter - Up to 40 gallons

Most 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 III is intended for aquariums up to 30 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 movement.

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 ordered 2 of these "Pro" filters and was disappointed to find out they are the regular Hydro Sponge and not the Pro Version. Although the seller describes this as:

"The Pro line is constructed of reticulated foam which doubles its efficiency."

This is not the case. I notified the seller and was told the title and description were a mistake and would be changed. Now after 4-6 weeks, it's still the same... Misleading description.

The seller did refund my money, but here I am searching for the PRO version again and this is still listed incorrectly.

I did give the item 5 stars.... All Hydro Sponge filters rate this, IMO.

Jim

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I have a smaller version of this filter in my 10 gallon freshwater aquarium (female betta and 6 harlequin rasboras). I decided to add this size hydro sponge filter to my 30 gallon goldfish aquarium, not only for the extra mechanical and biological filtration, but also for the extra oxygenation from the bubbles bursting in the water.

Goldfish create heavy bio-loads, and you can't get enough filtration for them. Sponge filters are remarkably simple to use and maintain in the 10 years I've been keeping fish, I haven't had a hydro sponge pro sponge wear out.

I rinse in used tank water (I dip out some tank water before I start to siphon), and squeeze the sponge out until the rinse water from the sponge runs clean. As long as you don't use the sponge as a scrubber, there shouldn't be a replacement problem with the reticulated foam on the pro version of this filter for quite some time.

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I first heard about this system on a planted aquarium discussion board.

After trying it for myself, I am very pleased with the results. Read the previous reviews for details but try it for yourself and you wont be disappointed. Of course the best place to find it is Amazon!

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You'll hardly--if ever--see these filters carried in the big box pet stores. Why? Simple: they're not money-makers. The initial cost is low, and there's no need to keep going back to the store to purchase replacement media. Simply give them a good rinse (I always do this with any new piece of equipment), connect them to your air pump, and you're ready to roll. The rising air pulls water through the sponge, trapping waste. The sponge provides a great place for beneficial bacteria to grow (a VITAL part of your filtration), and it aerates the water while you're at it. In some tanks, sponge filters alone could provide adequate filtration. I generally use these to supplement my HOB power filters (Aquaclears).

Maintenance is a piece of cake. Simple rinse out the sponge every few weeks or so (in a bucket of water from the aquarium, so you don't kill the bacteria). As with adding any filter to a tank, always make sure you're taking steps to establish and maintain your biological filter (bacteria).

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Shrimp Wafers

What can I say? This is a high quality product. I have been buying it since it came on the market a few years ago. My Cherry Shrimp, gobble it up. They look great,are healthy and active. They never complain.

Finnex Ray2 Aquarium LED Daylight, 18-Inch

Very bright with quick on / off, low heat, low electricity use and I'll never have to change expensive bulbs. One issue is the cord length. Not sure why it is so short. It will not reach the floor from the top of a tank on a stand. Really it only gets about 6 inches below my tank...

This light is on my fluval spec 5. The lighting sold with the tank was not enough to support the live plants. I put this light on with a 12 hour photo period and quickly had a massive algae explosion. I've since done a major overhaul of the tank and cut back to 8 hours of light. It's a little early to tell how this is going to work long term, but for now all seems to be going well. This light is BRIGHT. It's sleek and looks great on the tank. Without the lid on the tank, it's a beautiful fit. With the lid, it's a little awkward, but works. If this light proves itself over the next 6 months I would bump this up to a 5 star rating.

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These lights are great. very bright. They dont put out much heat which is a bonus as well. The led goes all the way to the ends. Also the price is unbeatable for a quality led product.

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I would like to mention that this light will work with tanks that are 20 inches long. I was unable to find a 20 inch Daylight model, so I decided to try this. The light won't be "clamped" on to the tank, but you'll be able to make it work by unscrewing the plastic screws and using those to sit the light on top of the tank.

Finnex lights are the cheapest I've found so far. They provide a high enough PAR rating to support plant life and they're sleek and well built. 7000k is very bright, "cool" colored lighting not for someone who wants something a little "warmer" looking.

No problems so far. :)

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I purchased the Finnex Ray2 Dual Daylight for my Fluval Edge 6 gallon and it works perfectly. In combination with the stock LEDs and the Ray2, my tank is covered in light from corner to corner. Anyone looking for additional lighting options for the Fluval Edge should find this to be sufficient. It mounts to the tank very well, and I was surprised at the array of mounting options the legs of the fixture give. The power switch is covered in a waterproof rubberized material for added safety, and the aluminium body is sleek and barley gets warm. My only complaint would be the length of the power cord. Luckily my power source is very close to the tank, but I can see how this could bre problematic in other situations. Overall though, this is a great light, especially if you are keeping aquatic plants! I am very happy with this purchase.