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

Thursday, October 23, 2014

OSI Marine Lab Mountain with Trees Large Aquarium Ornaments

OSI Marine Lab Mountain with Trees Large Aquarium OrnamentsTrees are super glued on, even though it's not that big of a deal.

Dimensions are 17.7" * 8.7" * 11.2.

Still looks fantastic in my 20 gallon tank.



I think this is a beautiful well made product for the price which is a great value.

I put it in my 45 Gallon Tank.

My only caveat is that if you have fish that like to hide, like my pleco, you will only see them at feeding time.

That is why I took the ornament out and saving it for a 65 gallon tank that I am getting in the near future with fish that will swim through it but will not hide all the time.

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I use this aquarium decoration in my 29 gallon tank, it is perfect for fish to swim through and hide. The plants look really real and so does the decoration!

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I purchased this for my 30 gal. tank & my cichlids love it. They swim in & out & even hang out inside for a while. Best thing I ever purchased for my fish.

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My 90 gallon fish tank looks now a haven for fish.Its have natural colour combination & shading.If you see it first time you can't think,its hand made. Its have hiding place.Its very good for some fishes like parrot fish,ghost knif,eile,etc.If i calculate the cost & product,its a win of byer.

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Thursday, September 11, 2014

Fish & Aquatic Supplies Emporer Power Filter 400 Gph

Fish & Aquatic Supplies Emporer Power Filter 400 GphI like the effectiveness of this product. This is my third one of the same model.I have a 125 gal. tank and two of these running at the same time do a good job. I have had great luck as far as noise goes with one of my original puchases.(operates very quietly) The other unit I have, I have tried to get it to run quieter over several years, with readily availble parts and cooperation from the Marineland customer service folks. I finally gave up and puchased an enire replacement unit and once installed and running, I still have the same issue. I have replaced the inpeller and the part that the impellar goes in, both provided at no cost by Marineland customer service, no questions asked. The unit still makes a rattling sound.(very annoying in my living room) I will be contacting customer service for additional advice today and hope we will be able to get the noise issue solved. The other unit that runs quietly has been in service for 5 plus years without any problems.

The Filter works just fine. its doing a great job on my 75 gallon tank, but wow its loud. The room it is in has a tile floor but I can hear the product throughout the condo... For me this drops a star as I like to hear the water flowing around the tank, not the filter pumping water.

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I decided to wait some time before posting to see how things went with this product. I first cleaned then installed the Marineland Emperor Bio-Wheel 400 Power Filter, much the same as any other filter would be installed. I can say I have some experience even with filters exactly the same as the Marineland Emperor Bio-Wheel filter, as I own a 10-gal aquarium with a Marineland Penguin filter, and this was to replace an old (7 yr old) Penguin 330.

The filter is NOISY. Freakishly noisy; like something that filters a 5000 gallon aquarium noisy. I wish I could say it was just a lone bad unit, but after ordering the unit, I researched a little to find these things have a tendency to be noisy. Seriously, do yourself a favor, and google "noisy emperor 400", see the hundreds of other complaints? Yes, some may get good units, but there's a good chance you won't. I even let the thing run for several days before judging, since others said it may need to "break in" (which, yes the one on my 10 gal did get quieter, and now is whisper quiet). After 3 days, I contacted Marineland, which, while not the friendliest of folks, were fairly helpful. The first time around, they sent a new impeller, even though I had thoroughly inspected the impeller and found no mechanical flaws, I figured couldn't hurt to try. New one arrived, didn't help any. Let it run for a few days, no improvement. Then, I contacted them again, they sent an entire new filter! Pretty good service I have to say, but sadly, the new one suffers the same obnoxious "garbage disposal"-like sound. Yes, I've messed with a billion different ways to seat the impeller, and well quite frankly, if someone who's worked with dozens of filters in the past can't properly seat the impeller, it really isn't consumer-ready.

Beyond that, the filter has a ton of great features. The spray-bars that keep the bio-wheel's wet and spinning work great. The filter has tons of room for flow, plus a total of 4 slots for filter media, and includes two easy-to-fill filter cartridges. The flow-rate is good. It really would be an excellent, solid product if it weren't made with cheap materials, and weren't the noisiest filter I've ever owned. The other negative is the bio-wheel filters really create a lot of choppy surface water, so feeding fish is messy, and I recommend getting some sort of floating-feeding device.

It's past the return period, which Marineland was perhaps counting on, so now I"m stuck with it. I'll try contacting them again and see what happens, and will post if anything different comes from it. It seems you either love it and get a great unit, or you get a flawed, noisy as all heck filter. The price is excellent, but to be honest, you're better off with a Penguin, which yes while the Emperor's are supposed to be the higher-end product, very few have issues with the Penguin's compared to the Emperor's. Or an Aqua-Clear, but you have to be gentle with them (they have a tendency to crack/break).

***Update 9/12/2011***

Well, after approximately 3-4 months of continuous use, the filter is now significantly quieter then when I received either one of them. Still not "whisper" quiet, but sounds decent enough for a larger filter. I've added a star, since this is a decent product overall, but the fact that it took that many months of having to have my office door completely closed at night just so we don't hear it, I can't give it any higher than that. YMMV.

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i have a 55 gal tank. i used to use the magnum power filter but it got clogged all the time and the tank was always dirty. the marineland 400 is amazing. clean, clear water and very quiet.

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i read the reviews before buying this filter. i had mixed emotions about the emperor 400, but i ended up purchasing 2 filters anyway. when i recieved my filters i noticed that the box say's that the impeller is preinstalled. being the person i am, i took everything apart and discovered that the impeller was not properly installed in the (flow manifold housing). after i reinstalled it, put it back together, and filled it with water and plugged it in, i had no problems at all. i hope this helps. buy the way, i had this problem with both filters.

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Monday, June 23, 2014

Marineland PA0419 Eclipse Replacement Lamp FLO, fits 5-Gallon Corner & 5-Gallon Hex, 10-Watt

Marineland PA0419 Eclipse Replacement Lamp FLO, fits 5-Gallon Corner & 5-Gallon Hex, 10-WattWe have the Marineland Eclipse 5-Gallon Hex aquarium. Our last light lasted two years (It is on 24/7). I think the $8 I paid is a reasonable price for the light replacement.

I bought two of these at the local "big name" pet place. My daughter got a new 20 gallon with her allowance money and for her birthday she wanted plants. The local place only had one bulb in stock, so we scanned in the bar code and Amazon had the second bulb here in two days. It works perfectly for the plants. They love the light and it fits in the incandescent hoods with no problem. It's a great solution for providing live plants with the lighting they need.

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Ordered this light for a 5 gallon Marineland corner aquarium.

Pro: The light is a nice color that accentuated the colors of my fish and decorations.

Con: Very short life span. I had this light for five months and used it about twice a week for a couple hours (my aquarium gets sunlight most days). It has already burned out. I'm pretty upset that it lasted such a short time, especially because of its cost.

The original light that came with the aquarium lasted a few years, so I'm not sure why the same company didn't provide equal quality for their replacements.

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Works perfectly, arrived in one piece, no broken glass which makes me happy. It fit in my hex 5-gallon aquarium and my fish are very happy to have their light back!

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I've been using these bulbs on tanks from 5-10g for over a year now. It grows Plants quite well. I use them in my 10g to replace incandescent bulbs. They are long lasting, nice color on the tank and my plants, Shrimp and Fish look great.

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Tuesday, May 13, 2014

All Glass Aquarium AAG29071 Versa Top, 48 by 18-Inch

All Glass Aquarium AAG29071 Versa Top, 48 by 18-InchThis is a perfect fit for Aqueon and All Glass brand 75 gallon aquariums. I have several aquariums (Aqueon 20L, Marineland 55 gallon) and this is the tightest fitting top. It comes in two pieces to accommodate the center brace. Note, if your 75 gallon tank has black silicone, you will need to look for a Marineland/Perfecto top as the center brace is 1/2 inch thinner for that manufacturer.

Top arrived broken. No surprise, there wasn't even a warning on the package saying it's fragile. Also you would think a glass product is carefully wrapped before being put into the box. ,

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When I received the order back in January it arrived broken, I put in a claim that day and for the past two months I've waited for them to send a replacement...

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This was a great item for my fish tank, Thank You Very much and also thank you for the super Fast Delivery.

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Friday, May 9, 2014

Pure Aquatic Rough Hollow Log Aquarium Ornament 5.5 in. x 3.5 in. x 2.5 in.

Pure Aquatic Rough Hollow Log Aquarium Ornament 5.5 in. x 3.5 in. x 2.5 in.This is a relatively nice looking log. Looks better in the picture, but the real thing isn't bad (not very realistic in color, but compensates in texture). I like the various entrances/exits and the spacious inside. My fish love this thing, and keep zipping in and out of it (mollies and cories). Its surface has a lot of sharp points though, which worries me a little. So far there haven't been any fish injuries, but just handling and washing the thing you have to be careful not to cut your fingers (especially at the edges of the holes). Also, the inside floor of it is completely bare flat plastic that looks very fake, especially compared to the textured outside of the log. That's easily correctable though just cover the bottom with gravel. This reduces the internal volume and the room fish have to move in there, but it does make it look nicer.

Looks very nice. I would recommend it for a 10 gallon tank or less. Its very small. My sharks love it.

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Friday, April 18, 2014

API Stress Coat Water Conditioner, 16-Ounce

API Stress Coat Water Conditioner, 16-OunceI have been using this product for about 10 years and I love it. I have tried a few other water conditioners but my tanks always just seam to be healthier when I use this product. I highly recommend it :-)

I have relied on this product to pre-condition water for my tank for about 5 years.

This vendor is great fast shipment, well packed, ahead of time.

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Two of my fish had their fins damaged by an aggressive tank mate. While this is a nice water conditioner, I bought it with specific hopes that it would aid in my fishes tail fins regrowth and it has done just that. I was very upset at the damage and didn't know how well mother nature alone would take care of it and this stress coat fish and tap water conditioner has definitely delighted me with it's efficiency. Pay close attention to the dosing. Extra size dose is recommended for fin damage.

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Excellent all-in-one water conditioner that tackles both chlorine and chloramines. I've used this product for both inside aquariums and my 200 gallon outdoor pond. Easy to use and a little goes a long way. Literally, it provides instant water conditioning.

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There are a great deal of water conditioners out there on the market for the fish tank. This is one that I've used regulary since 1999. I use it to condition my water for water changes, topping off the tank and when setting up a new tank. It removes both chlorine and chloramine from tap water. It also reduces fish stress and heals any damaged tissue, torn fins, and skin wounds. It also replaces the natural secretion of slime that is interrupted by handling, shipping, fish fighting, or other forms of stress and reduces the susceptibility to disease and infection. It is a great product, which I have no trouble recommending to others. I usually buy the larger size, but when in a pinch I buy this size.

Tuesday, February 11, 2014

Lazer Brite Reflective Dog Collar, 12-18-Inches, Skull and Cross Bones

Lazer Brite Reflective Dog Collar, 12-18-Inches, Skull and Cross BonesThis collar is definitely worth the money. It should last a very long time. My only problem is that my dog is pretty small and so it turns out to be a little too wide and too stiff for comfort. I keep the collar loose on him so that it won't constantly rub against him.

Really cool looking collar for my pup. This is the perfect size for my dog, as he is right in between the typical medium/large sizes.

The reflective aspect is pretty good, too.

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I have purchased these collars for my dogs ever since I discovered them a few years ago. The reflective quality is far superior to any other that I have found. My dogs will occasionally bolt the electric fence after dark and, since they are both black, I believe that these collars give them a better chance of not getting hit by a car since they can be seen from quite a distance. The size adjuster does tend to slip a bit over time so I need to keep checking them every few weeks to make sure they're not getting too loose. They are quite durable despite the fact that my two dogs like to chew on each other's collars! I only wish there were a greater variety of colors and patterns available.

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Good buy. Very bright reflective material and easy to snap buckle. Great safety collar. Purchased the leash, too. And.... Manufactured: USA.

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I was disappointed that it was not as reflective as other comments. I walk my dog daily and it just doesnt cut it for me. I bought a little flashing light I attach to this collar to use when we walk at night. The fit is great and it is durable...just not as reflective as I hoped.

Monday, February 3, 2014

Hikari Usa Inc AHK22036 Massivore Delite 13.4-Ounce

Hikari Usa Inc AHK22036 Massivore Delite 13.4-OunceI have big Severums, a huge Oscar, a large Salvini, and a smallish but plucky Convict as well as Raphael and Pictus catfish that LOVE this stuff. I shake the bag and tell them what to expect, and they line up at the top of the tank. They know the pellets sink, so they jockey for position at the top to be able to catch it.

I use it about 5 times a week and also provide other food like bloodworms, tubifex worms, spirulina flakes, various cichlid pellets (sinking or floating), and freeze dried crickets for variety. It is less expensive online than in local stores, so it is affordable.

Most of all, I credit this food as a a valuable replacement for live food. Why would I not want to use live food? 2 reasons. First, most fishes raised as food for other fishes are in bad shape and introduce diseases to your cichlids. (Also, I dislike supporting the barbaric treatment of fishes used as live food by buying them.) Second, this is important if you want a group of cichlids to live (somewhat) peacefully together, for the practice of releasing live fish in tanks for cichlids to chase and hunt for their food promotes predation and territoriality in cichlids. I figure that my cichlids now must adapt to a life in a home aquarium with other fish in a limited space, so I need to calm down their aggressive instincts as much as possible.

I have fed all of my fish since I got them at an inch or so long with this food (broken into smaller bits depending on their size) rather than using live food. I credit this food for encouraging these potentially hostile fish to live together more harmoniously since without live food to chase they have never exercised their hunting instincts, which I suspect would lead them to look at one another as delicious prey. As a result, as I kept getting larger and larger tanks to accommodate their growth my cichlids were able to interact more peacefully with new tank mates from other tanks. While I am not going so far as to claim that peace, love, and understanding reign in my big cichlid tanks, I think that this food helps to diffuse the political situation among the cichlids!

I purchased these some months ago for my Birchir Fish, as he needs a high protein level than my smaller tropical fish do. He will not get near other brands when I run out of these, so I have bought several packs here to keep on-hand [they stay fresh for several years when kept intact from the manufacturer, once opened they are fresh for up to 6 months or so].

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Higher protien than NLS cichlid.

if you have fish that like their meat, this is a great food for them. fish go crazy for them, i usually cut one pellet into 4 -6 smaller pieces and my jack dempsys and polypterus senegalus eats them quickly.

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I have a 125 gallon freshwater tank with large size tropical fish. This is a substantial size disc that sinks instantly and all the fish eat it so quickly it has no time to cloud the water.

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Currently feeding this to my large Central American Cichlids, and Oscars. As well as a couple large Bichirs.

Everybody seems to relish it. Sinks quickly, so the bottom dwellers get their share. Fish are healthy, so I am happy.

Recommended.

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Thursday, December 26, 2013

Synthetic Coral Deep Blue Professional Replica Table 18x7x19.5inches

Synthetic Coral Deep Blue Professional Replica Table 18x7x19.5inchesDeep Blue creates the most realistic and beautiful Faux coral you'll find. Each piece is fashioned by a hand sculpt and a mold is created. The corals are made from a fresh and salt water safe cold resin and the detail is nothing short of amazing. Over the years I've collected many pieces for my tanks and own different sizes of Staghorn, Mangrove root (not a coral) and many others. All have surpassed my expectations and this outstanding representation of Table Corals no exception. In fact I think it's the "show piece" of the entire collection.

Using replica coral isn't just less expensive than actual dried coral, it protects our delicate reef systems which as you may already know are compromised world wide and many are failing. If you keep live corals these blend in easily and add a great deal of visual impact and make a sramatic impact to most any tank and any decor. They are of course a magnet for algae but then what isn't?

The good news is these pieces can be bleached. The ratio for safe bleaching should be one part bleach to 10 parts water. When all traces of algae are gone run and rinse with clean cold water until all traces of the scent of bleach are gone. Prior to placing the pieces back into an aquarium it's important to neutralize any traces of bleach with a product like PRIME by SeaChem after that you're good to go.

The coral is especially nice if you run some LED air wands behind and or in front of the piece. I use white and Lunar blue and find the new bendable LED bubble wands by Aqueon the best yet. The LED lights are clear and bright, the bubbles uniform and each wand can be bent along the base of the coral which creates spectacular shadows while illuminating the branches from beneath.

Unlike cheaper alternatives all Deep Blue Corals are as intricate in detail at both front back and sides so postioning the piece opens lot's of creative opportunity. This particular piece is concave a bit so if you have that side facing the back your fish can easily swim behind it. Like all of the corals made by Deep Bluekeep in mind they're fragilebut if you handle them with care they last a lifetime.

This beautiful piece makes a gorgeous addition to any tank.

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Monday, November 11, 2013

Hagen 12-Pack Fluval U3 Poly/Carbon Cartridge Aquarium Water Filter

Hagen 12-Pack Fluval U3 Poly/Carbon Cartridge Aquarium Water FilterFluval U3/U4 is the best aquarium filter I have ever used, and purchasing the filter insert in bulk is the best deal I can find.

These cartridge work very well and are easy to install. I change them every three weeks and water is clean and clear.

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This purchase is a great value. I really like the Fluval filter system but the cost of changing the filters as often as recommended is higher than I would like. Now I can get a large number at a better price.

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Sunday, July 28, 2013

Tetra 77136 Water Clarifier, 8.45-Ounce, 250-ml

Tetra 77136 Water Clarifier, 8.45-Ounce, 250-mlWe've had freshwater aquariums for 35+ years. We never had a problem with cloudy water until a few months ago. The fish were fine, none were sick; there are no live plants in the aquarium, just the normal decorations. We started changing the water more often, & cleaning half the gravel more often, but nothing worked. The water remained cloudy. We finally decided to purchase Tetra Water Clarifier. I was concerned that it might harm the fish so the first time we only used 1/2 the recommended measurement & didn't change the water. The water cleared a little bit, not enough to satisfy me; the fish were fine. So we used the recommended amount for the next water change...after a few hours the water was clear again & the fish were/are fine too. Currently our tank has 2 spotted silver dollars, some cory catfish, 2 German blue rams & a few dwarf neon blue rainbows.

The fish are happily swimming around doing what they do...and we're happy that the water is finally clear again.

We purchased this locally for a little over $6. The 8.45 oz. size treats 500 gallons.

Any time I put tis in my tank the fish looked like they wanted to jump out of the tank and eventually some died. I used it for a few month with the same results luckily I have guppies and they multiply all the time.

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This product works great and is compatible with the flora and fauna in my tank. I've been using is for at least five years with consistent results.

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Not a paid promo this stuff worked well for my grandsons goldfish Frosty and Karen

. Here's how, 1. Treat with full dose 2. Wait 4 days then treat with full dose again. water will clear up.

Treat weekly thereafter.

Obviously use a CLEAN FILTER and PLENTY OF AEREATION when breaking the rules as above.

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This product delivers all it promises. We recieved it followed the directions and next within an hour our tank was crystal clear.

prior to purchasing we brought a sample of our fish water to the store and it was fine no nitrites, or any thing that was causing it. We only have a 5 gallon tank with 2 fishGuppy type. It did not affect fish. Product was recommended at the time we were at pet store but I am an amazon prime junkie!! Had to get a better price. Truthfully price in store was almost same but this bottle was larger!

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Thursday, July 4, 2013

U.P. Aqua Triangle Fish Net

U.P. Aqua Triangle Fish NetThis net is a bit on the smallish size... suitable for tetras and barbs, fish an inch or maybe two. I expected something a bit larger. On the positive side, it looks well made, the telesoping feature was very useful in my 70 gallon tank, and the triangular shape is good for snagging fish that hide in corners. For the price paid (about $10) I'm not dissapointed, but I wouldn't spend any more on this product.

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