Showing posts with label tiny aquarium fish. Show all posts
Showing posts with label tiny aquarium fish. Show all posts

Wednesday, November 26, 2014

Zoo Med Tropic Sun 5500K Daylight Fluorescent Bulb T8 18 Watt, 24-Inch

Zoo Med Tropic Sun 5500K Daylight Fluorescent Bulb T8 18 Watt, 24-InchThis lamp is cheap. Did not put out enough light. I bout a replacement after only using it for an hour. It does not have white light. It puts off a yellow hugh.i

Unfortunately, after receiving the bulb, I discovered I had ordered the wrong size, so I gave this one to a relative with a large fish tank. My girlfriend went to a local location and purchased the correct bulb for me, but this one is supposed to be fairly good.

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Has lasted me 4 years so far. My fish love it and it was sent very expeditiously. I have a black moor and some neon tetras and some white clouds in a 30 gallon, lightly planted aquarium.

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This is the first fluorescent lamp I bought for my 40 gallon tank, therefore I can't compare it to others. But my life plants are thriving and the color temperature of the light creates a nice, natural look. So I can only recommend it for the price.

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I bought this light for my 29g aquarium. As soon as I instaled and turned on the light the water looked green. Just a warning to those of you who think that this light will be good for growing plants. It will not grow them very well. The light emits a green tint which does not look good. I would save you $ and buy a better light. The one that I have now is an 8000k light and it works much better.

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Monday, October 13, 2014

Coralife 05522 10000K Straight Pin Compact Fluorescent Lamp

Coralife 05522 10000K Straight Pin Compact Fluorescent LampCoralife makes good products. The bulb lasts for the normal lifetime and meets the advertised results. Shouldn't have any problems with this replacement bulb.

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Friday, October 3, 2014

Fluval Water Polishing Pad

Fluval Water Polishing PadI bought a package of six filters when I set up my new aquarium. The water polishing pads clear out a lot of the fine debris that the coarse mechanical filter will not stop. A bonus: when you clean the filter, rinse and squeeze out the pads (do not wring them) and put them back in the box. They will keep working and your water will look great!

These pads do a good job of collecting finer particles that will pass through the other media filters. These pads are also good for assisting in the creation of a bacteria colony which helps in the nitrification process. Use these for every filter change.

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I bought this product. Because i wanted my tank water to be crystal clear, it did this well as lon as i changed out the paddes weekly(which is a little expensive). Had that been it i would have been perfectly happy but they caused my tank's bad gasses to rise. So i had to stop using them. Once i stopped using them

My tank returned to normal.

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It's cheap.

It's sturdy.

It does what it says.

The name is more fun to say than the majority of things you'll find on Amazon.

F-L-U-V-A-L.

Try it.

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Wednesday, August 13, 2014

Zoo Med Foam Block for 501 Turtle Filter

Zoo Med Foam Block for 501 Turtle FilterThese prefilters are great. Nice surface area and durable. I use them on Aquaclear HOB filter intakes and Eheim 2215 intakes. Much better than the Fluval Edge prefilter, although I use the Edge Prefilter on my Edge due to space limitations.... The Zoo-Med is a larger diameter than the Fluval.

bought for replacements for filter used for turtle tanks. fits perfectly, last a long time. would recommend for turtle filters.

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I had a small tank which I wanted an inconspicuous filter for. This filter fit the bill, being an outside the tank little canister filter. Easy and fast to set up .

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I set up a couple shrimp tanks and barb breeding tanks; I bought this to cover the intake of my small canister filter to prevent fry and shrimplets from getting sucked up by the filter. It does wonders and doesn't reduce flow :)

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Fits the canister well, and traps a lot of very small particles. Instructions should note that the capped end of the black tube (which is part of the filter and does not come with the replacement foam block) fits into the bottom of the sponge and that the open end of the same tube inserts into the pump opening in the top of the unit. This will force the water through the filter instead of allowing it to go around the filter instead. So, if you're using this foam block and find the water isn't quite as clean as you'd like, check to ensure the tube is in position properly and securely.

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Sunday, July 20, 2014

Blonde Mermaid with Dolphin Fish Tank Decoration by Penn Plax

Blonde Mermaid with Dolphin Fish Tank Decoration by Penn PlaxThe mermaid is the perfect size for our tank (20 gallon)

The color is great and she is actually beautiful, whereas some others are not. Very happy with the purchase

Friday, June 13, 2014

Compass Rose I Corner Aquarium and Stand

Compass Rose Collection Corner Aquarium and Stand, Black, 36-GallonLet me start with a review of the aquarium. Beautiful aquarium but will need some modifications. For your filter system, no hang on back (HOB) filter will fit the lid, neither will the hoses for an under-tank filter. And if you intend to run a protein skimmer, you'll need to further modify the lid. I used a Dremel multi-tool with a cutoff bit as well as a rafter square to keep my cuts straight. The base is pretty nice looking and was easy to assemble. But, it does not come with a shelf. I added one by drilling four holes for shelf pegs and cut a shelf out of particle board. I guess if you're an aquarist none of this will be new to you. All in all, I would recommend this aquarium. Now, why did I give it one star? It took Amazon five delivery attempts (both UPS and FedEx) and I got five broken aquariums, all sent back. Of course this was over the course of a couple of months. Finally, I asked Amazon for a refund (which they gladly gave me), and decided to pay the extra couple hundred bucks and ordered one from petco dot com. I received that order in less than a week and was palletized, wrapped, and protected. Got the aquarium unbroken first try. To sum it up, very nice aquarium but be prepared to do some modifications, and order it from someone other than Amazon.

Bought this item expecting the stand to come with it. Received tank, the box said 1 of 2 boxes do not separate, part of a set. But never received stand. Never got two tracking numbers or any info on the stand. Had a nick in the top of the tank not a big deal but really need something to put it on.

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I love this thing. Did not come with base directions but it was easy enough for me to get them emailed to me from Penn Plax. Put the base together with the door upside down. My Bad. Still looks fine and the tank itself it looks awesome.

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Wednesday, May 14, 2014

Marineland Ml90531 20-Inch LED Bubble Wand Auto Color Changing, 20-Inch

Marineland Ml90531 20-Inch LED Bubble Wand Auto Color Changing, 20-InchBought a LED light hood for my tank and the blue LED night is too dim at night. WIth this, it is much brighter for both day & night, so no need to use the blue LED night from hood. Even with the LED day light turn on, it does not affect the colors but only enhance it. If you have a filter, you may consider buying a hollow log so the bubble won't get suck up. Don't know if the bubble or the colors, fishes tended to stay away from it. If you're going to buy a air-stone or LED light light, buy this instead. UPDATE: After few days, the fishes are used to it. As of today, they totally ignore it.

I purchased 2 of these units and 1 was SERIOUSLY DEFECTIVE the first day. After placing the wands in my aquarium, I turning on the lights and my fish freaked out! So I turned them off, but the fish appeared paralyzed and a few floating sideways for about a minute. I removed the wands and placed them in a bucket of water with a volt meter. When the lights were turned on the meter did show current in the water, which meant the defective one was shorting somewhere. So the wand was basically electrocuting my fish and nearly killing $100+ worth of fish!!!

The defective wand might have been a one off, but I would stay away from any submersible electrical device, except for a heater or chiller, unless you want to take the risk of killing your fish.

My fish appeared to recover and hopefully without any ill effect. This is one mistake I will never do again.

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I ordered this LED Bubblewand for my 55 gallon aquarium. The 20" length was perfect! I placed it a little off-center and towards the back...it makes a great wall of bubbles that my 2 huge, fantail goldfish love to play in!! Then in the evening I will turn the LED lights on which gives a great ambiance to our room. Very happy with this purchase!

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This product adds a cool effect to our aquarium! The changing colors create a warm glow to the room at night.

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Fast shipping and the light and air bubbles look great very satisfied. Easy to install but needs to be held down the suction cups keep coming lose.

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Sunday, May 4, 2014

Hagen Glo Dual Timer for T5 Lighting Systems

Hagen Glo Dual Timer for T5 Lighting SystemsI was ready to return this product because I had no idea how it worked and I could not find any instructions or video demos online. The instructions that came with the product are horrible. I gave it to my roommate who is good with clocks and he figured it out.

There are two steps/components in this device:

One is the front dial that you rotate to set to the current time. You need to set it to a 15-minute interval time (say 7:00 or 7:15, 7:30, etc) . Leave this step until the end

Two are the outer ring segments. These are hard to pinpoint but if you pay close attention (feel free to use a magnifying glass if you need to) you can press each plastic segment down. You need to add a little pressure and they will take the up or down position. There is a segment for every 15-minute time lapse. So with the segments you can indicate when the power remains on (down position) or off (up position). And you can basically set the schedule that you need as many times in a 24-hr time frame.

For my aquarium, I have the lights coming on early in the morning at 7am, then shutting down for 2-3 hours at noon (this is according to some sources I read to impede algae production) and then come back on at 3pm until 7 or 8pm

Now, another tricky aspect is the red button on the side. This works such as if the switch is up (timer drawing shows) the timer segments you chose are in effect. If it is down (the "I" shows) the timer does not operate.

Nothing I described above is in the manual. So that's why I am giving it 4 stars because it works but you have to play with it.

So far it has been working but I'll update if it breaks

I thought this might have two timers. But it doesn't. It has one timer, that controls two outlets. It won't control two sets of aquarium lights at different times. It is basically one timer, that splits electricity to an extra outlet instead of one. I was hoping to have white lights comes on during the day, and then blue lights come on in the evening. This will not do that.

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The timer works fine. You do need to fine tune it once a week as the time will be off a little. I have two of them and both of them have flimsy mechanical wheel in between. It's not smooth when you need to turn the time wheel. The timer does take time to learn how to use as the instruction was pretty bad. There is youtube video if you still can't figure it out. Basically you point the arrow to current time, and push the pin down for the time you need the timer to turn on. It's a little tricky as I didn't know how to push it down when I first received it.

I highly recommend a timer as it saves you a lot of time switching on/off lights and it gives your aquarium a stable environment.

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I have five of these GLO timers which I use for various planted aquaria and house plants. They are very handy to use, since I have been able to stagger the times in which the lights on these aquariums turn on and off.

The only drawback is that Hagen's instructions are terrible and should be revised to make setting up this timer easier to understand.

Aside from that, these are excellent timers that work very well with a variety of aquatic lighting systems; including Hagen's own GLO T-5 linear fluorescent lights.

Highly recommended.

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The switch didn't work on two timers and one timer was slow. It was a discount price, so I guess you get what you pay for.

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Thursday, April 17, 2014

Marineland PA0140 Magnum Micron Cartridge, 1-Pack

Marineland PA0140 Magnum Micron Cartridge, 1-PackI have a Marineland 250 Mag Filter that I move from tank to tank for polishing at cleaning time. Having extra Micron inserts is very important to speed my cleaning after meals..... This works great....

This is part (the filter part) of the larger HOT (hang over tank) cannister filter by Marineland. This unit pulls the fine particles out of the water MUCH better than standard power filters. This sleeve needs to be rinsed off fairly frequently. Not for everyday use, the blue sleeve that comes with the power filter is for that. You have to have the Marine HOT power filter in order to use this filter. This setup is for polishing the water when your tank needs a little pick-me-up water clarity. Makes the tank crystal clear!(I am talking about the whole unit, power cannister that this filter fits into).

The fish look like they are suspended in air the water is so clean. Couple of drawbacks though, the unit is somewhat noisy and bulky. Will not fit just anywhere. Be SURE to FILL IT UP COMPLETELY before you turn it on. Also, this blows the water out of the tube pretty quickly and this cannister is NOT for small aquariums. If you use it on anything smaller than a 30-40 gallon, be prepared for the water to slam your little fish all over your tank. WONDERFUL for larger tanks!

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I've used several of these on my 180 gallon aquarium over the past decade. Great filter. Never had any problems with them.

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This is a great product. However, it does require frequent cleaning with bleach and water solution. The instructions for this come with the product. It really gets all the fine particles out of your water. It leaves my tank sparkling clear.

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There are only two filters that can polish water the Diatom by Vortex and The Magnum 350 by Marineland.

With both filters it's important to note that neither provide bacterial filtration and should not be used on a regular or permanent basis.

These filters work best when used as a part of your aquarium maintenance regime. Or when you simply want your tanks water to look perfectly clear.

I've used a Diatom Filter for 35 years they haven't changed since 1972. They're a bit cumbersome to set up and break down but the results are incredible. The Diatom can filter out particles, pathogens and parasites down to one micron in size. It's the only filter on the planet that can actually filter out ich.

The Magnum which can convert from a standard mechanical canister filter to a water polisher by using these Micro Marineland polishing canisters. However they're limited to filtering out down to 15 microns 10 micron can be seen with the naked eye. You'll get "some" polishing effect but not crystal clear clarity.

The Diatom Filters use diatomaceous earth or DE as a media Marinlands Magnum uses an ultra fine 200 micron mesh.

A Diatom is a fossilized micro organism from millions of years ago. These tiny fossils are pulverized into an extremely fine powder.

When the powder attaches itself to the filter bag of the Diatim it coats it with such a fine strain that any particulate matter down to one micron in size is removed. This is why water that has been filtered with DE looks so amazingly crystal clear and pristine.

In fact, if you turn off your aeration it looks exactly like your fish are suspended in mid air. The water is that crystal clear.

DE can remove algae blooms, murky water and hazy water from new tank syndrome all in a few hours.

These cartridges can't really compete as far as the end results but for those who are looking for something easier the Magnum may be just the ticket but again, the results won't be near as dramatic.

You can recharge the cartridges using a 2 to 1 bleach solution just make sure you rinse it well after and then soak it water treated with a product like Prime.

These are an easy to use alternative to the more complicated and cumbersom to use Diatom by Vortex Filters. However, the Diatom filter build quality trumps the flimsy Magnum 350.

Each cartridge arrives in their own box, well packaged and delivered quickly.

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Sunday, April 6, 2014

PURA Complete Filter Media - 32 oz.

PURA Complete Filter Media - 32 oz.Has all the necessary media for keeping water quality at a premium in a reef tank. I'm sure it would work well in freshwater tanks also.

Its perfect for reef, it has minimal carnot so it won't eat ur calcium and magniesum like others, and over night nitrate and phosphate dropped to 1

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Sunday, March 30, 2014

Cadet 25-Pack Pig Ears Dog Chews

Cadet 25-Pack Pig Ears Dog ChewsImmediate delivery, product is wll below store price. Will be buying on a regular basis.

My boys love these treats. They are not sticky and are very chewy. I love how easy it is to order in bulk on line and have it shipped right to my door. Now I have my dogs favorite treats always on hand.

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Cadet pigs ears are the best on the market...our dog loves them. These pigs ears are have less fat on them and are healthier than others we have tried. Would recommend them to any dog owner.

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The quality, size, and (from the way my dogs devour them) the taste are better than any other Pig Ears that I have ever bought. The price is good too!! I will always be buying these for my dogs from now on!

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I hesitated buying these because I couldn't find any info on the size of the ears. Took a gamble & was happy to find each "piece" is actually a full-sized pig's ear & you get 25 in the package.

I have two Yorkie Poos who love, love, LOVE pigs ears. My dogs are not small @ about 18 pounds each (I know--GIANT Poodle + Yorkie), but these are pretty calorie-rich treats, so I use a pair of sheet metal shears (kind of like these: Wiss M300 MultiMaster 3-Inch Cut Capacity 10-1/2-Inch Straight, Left, and Right Cut Long Handled Snip ) to cut each ear into 4 pieces (makes us 2 days' worth of treats).

Pigs ears do a SUPERB job of keeping teeth clean & these are equal to the quality I was buying locally. Prices do seem to fluctuate widely, depending, I suppose, on pork prices.

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Monday, February 24, 2014

Mammoth Flossy Chews Twister Pull Tug with Ball

Flossy Chews Twister Pull Tug with Tennis Ball for Dogs, Medium, 15-InchWe gave this thing to our (I call him a Blab) 34 pound Basset Hound and Lab mix at 5:30 pm. He was then let outside about 30 min and around 7:15 I took the pictures I'll be posting. The ball is half gone at that point. At just over the two hour mark there was no tennis ball left. I guess he is pretty strong for his size, but he has had real tennis balls since we got him almost a year ago and they are all still going. Even the one I hit with the lawn mower isn't destroyed yet.

The ball was gone in no time, but this has been one of the best toys I've had to play with him. It's good for pulling and heavy enough to throw a good ways also. The rope part has held up okay. I'm thinking I might get another and then find a way to put a real tennis ball on it after the cheap one is chewed off.

Saturday, January 18, 2014

Aqueon 17750 Basic Kit Aquarium

Aqueon 17750 Basic Kit AquariumI bought this because of the great buy, and YES it was a great buy. I love this tank! it is the perfect size for a starter tank plus it comes with everything to start out with. I thought the filter would be flimsy but it has been great and really quiet too. I would recommend getting something to hold the heater in place a little better but other than that great buy and good quality.

As a PETCO fish expert I have to stay on top of what is some of the topline products out in the market, and this Aqueon 10 gallon tank is one of them. This basic kit is a great buy for beginner aquarist who are just starting out in the world of aquatics. PLEASE REMEMBER THOUGH THAT YOU CAN ONLY KEEP A TOTAL OF 10 INCHES OF FISH IN THIS AQUARIUM. This size of aquarium is great for college students, kids, begginer aquarist, and just about anyone wanting to have a fish friend. Please keep in mind that since this is a smaller size tank, the levels in the water can go from fish freindly to fish deadly very fast. I suggest you test your water every week to make sure your levels are fish safe. A great advantage to this tank is that it is made of glass, which is scratch proof, very durable, and will last you for years to come. I have personally bought this tank and am using it as a goldfish tank. This tank is not a suitable size for a salwater aquarium, but good for a small goldfish or a couple of tropical fish.

I use this tank myself and highly suggest for other people to buy it if they are a considering getting into the aquatics world.

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Tuesday, December 24, 2013

API Tap Water Conditioner, 16-Ounce

API Tap Water Conditioner, 16-OunceGreat price for this size compare to Walmart or petsmart! Will definitely buy this stuff again and I highly recommend it every time you do a water change in your tank.

Have used this product for a while now and it works in three medium to small tanks as advertised. Will buy again.

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I use this for my turtle (40) and goldfish (20) tanks. I need to do cleanings every couple of weeks for the turtle so need a conditioner that uses less per gallon. This is awesome for that! I won't need to constantly buy more conditioner. I'll definitely continue using this, especially when I get my bigger tanks!

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Been using this for a few years....when i did not use it, fish were very stressed out, huffing and puffing. I use two blue cap fulls, [the top of bottle is the cap], for 110 gallon tank. I have worked in fresh and salt water fish stores. Great product!

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This product makes a white film on the surface of the water. I kept everything constant when I stopped using this, and immediately, the film went away. Also, I have a cover on top of my tank, so it isn't from the air.

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Sunday, November 24, 2013

Tetra Usa ATS29589 Whisper 40 Tube Bag for Aquarium Filter

Tetra Usa ATS29589 Whisper 40 Tube Bag for Aquarium FilterAfter running reliably for 24/7 year after year, my Whisper filter became noisy. Replacing these parts makes it quiet and like new. A worth while investment

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Tuesday, November 12, 2013

KORALIA 4 UL 1200 gph 12W

KORALIA 4 UL 1200 gph 12WPros:

-Double action suction cup + magnet = awesome, super easy placement

-Very good build quality, minimum assembly

-Very energy efficient

-Super "soft" current, won't blast your plants/fish around like traditional powerhead

-Quiet

Cons:

-cable could be longer

-I found the same product ten bucks cheaper shipped from another store, only 1-day after I received 2 of these from amazon Boo

After using Maxi jets for 2 years, I switched to the Koralia. These powerheads feature a strong magnet to keep the device on the glass. No more failing suction cups! The waterflow "spread" is much greater, I notice the corals are flourishing. The Maxi jets direct water directly, which is not good for many corals that like a lower flow. I have 2 in a 75 gallon tank, a Koralia 4 and the 3, facing each other. This has worked out beautifully. Everyone is happy! I paid $36.20.

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We have two of these in our marine aquarium that were purchased from here. Amazon has much better prices than the local retailers do and shipping is fast. The magnets are great for positioning and help make placement more versatile.

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The idea is great. I must have got a dud because 1 died in a year and the other is still going strong 3 yrs later! They create a nice current in the aquarium. I bought the 2 for each corner of my 75 gallon aquarium. The fish seemed happier with the increased water movement. The fake leaves got sucked into them often and you have to clean it out. Quite the pain but oh well. The magnets were super heavy duty and worked well to keep them where I placed them.

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I've had two of these in my tank for over 2 years now and they have been fantastic. I don't think this review will hold much weight anymore as the Koralia 4's have since been replaced by the Koralia Evolution series but they are still a nice powerhead. Very efficient. I don't have any start up issues with them, and they are very low maintenance. I soak them in vinegar overnight and that is with heavy calcium chloride and sodium carbonate/bi-carbonate dosing for my reef.

I love the mounting system, I have been tempted to do the maxijet sureflow mod to them (I read you can take the impeller out of the kit and use them in the K4's to increase flow) but have not tried yet.

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Wednesday, September 25, 2013

Coralife 10000K T-5 Fluorescent Lamp

Coralife 05628 10000K T-5 Fluorescent Lamp, 36-InchThis light is very inexpensive and works well with my coral. My mushrooms have almost doubled from their previous size! This light is a great light for a saltwater tank.

The product that arrived was not the correct one. The box was for a 36" light, but what was inside was a 33" and 1/4" diameter noodle that didn't fit my 36" light housing.

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Friday, September 20, 2013

ProClear Aquatics Motorized 150 Gallon Protein Skimmer

ProClear Aquatics Motorized 150 Gallon Protein SkimmerThis is a very well designed and constructed protein skimmer. Has a small footprint taking up minimal space inside the sump. Optional drainage port is terrific. Nice touch to include tube for optional drainage port! Extremely easy to put together. Water level adjustment is very simple to use simply hold the middle of pipe and gently pull up or down on the elbow. The sight tube is a nice addition. Seems to work well and skimming is efficient. The only reason that I'm giving only 4 stars is I did not like the included Rio 2100 pump and the skimming is not as efficient as AquaC Remora/Urchin. It is large, heavy and bulky. I think Rios are not reliable either. I had to change to a Quiet One 2200 pump which is more compact to be able to fit with room leftover in my sump. If I tried to use the Rio pump, it would have been an extremely tight fit and Visi-Therm stealth heater would need to be removed. I had a tough time finding a compact skimmer for my 100-125 gallon sump that had an optional drainage port. This is a great buy even if you need to spend $25 for a compact Quiet One pump or stick with Rio pump if you are not picky.

Does exactlt what it is supposed to do and was very easy to put together. Worth the money.

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I've tried about 4 skimmers and didn't like any of them due to them not working well or being high maintenance. I'm a newbie and this skimmer works like a charm for me!

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This is an very good skimmer...It works great and has an excellent price..I would recommend this to anyone..I had filled my overflow with a dry skim within a few days..My tank is 125 gallons and I use it in my sump and it works great.

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Tuesday, August 13, 2013

Lee's Two-Way Guppy Breeder

Lee's Two-Way Guppy BreederI bought this for my pregnant guppies. For the first guppy, I had no idea when she would deliver. I looked in the tank one evening and noticed tiny fry swimming all over. I quickly grabbed the breeder and netted the fry into it (just over 20 total). They were quickly contained and have been growing in it quite nicely since.

I purchased another for my second pregnant guppy as the first was full of growing fry. Since I had an idea of when she would deliver, I went ahead and put her in it. She was actually in there for almost a week and although she wasn't thrilled, she was no worse for wear. When delivery time came the fry dropped to the bottom and were safe. She only had 7 and when she was done I just lifted the entire "V" with her in it and easily deposited her back into my tank. Unfortunately two of the fry were exceptionally tiny (I believe they were probably Endler's X's) and they DID go through the slits and are now gone. However if the side slits were any smaller, it would not be possible to clean debris from inside the breeder, or allow proper circulation.

For those curious, the breeder actually just floats around in the tank. The two little flap looking things on the side are actually air chambers that keep it afloat. It's pretty clever, really. My two fit easily in my ten gallon; I could probably fit another, maybe even a fourth if I lined them all up sideways.

i bought this for my pregnant guppy. it works very well. it's very light weight and easy to assemble, it takes about 15 seconds.

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This is a pretty tiny breeders box (check the dimensions), but it's pretty well made and detailed. There is a bottom slat where the fry can swim or fall to the bottom of the box and there's a divider so you can divide the box into two parts for two fish.

The idea is that you put the pregnant fish on to the top compartment. They give birth to live young (the fry), who then fall to the bottom. The divider is in case you have two pregnant fish. There are slats on the sides for water flow, and there's even a lid so fish won't jump in or out. The whole box just sticks to the side of the tank inside by surface tension.

Right now, I'm just using it to keep fry in and so far it works pretty well. It's small for any kind of fish, even small guppies, but for fry it's ok. I'm satisfied with it so far.

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Good product, exactly what I ordered. The description doesn't provide as much info as I would have liked, but it was only a few bucks so I bought it and it works well. This would not be suitable for fish that lay smaller egg (i.e. zebra danios). The only issue I have has is the top popping off, which I fixed with a piece of tape. I used a wire to support it on the side of the tank. It hangs right on the side. I have already deliver a batch of fry.

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This is the best breeder I've ever used, the V shape of the insert helps to ensure the fry to drop down and stay safe. I use this for my livebearers Platies and Guppies, very easy to assemble.

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Friday, August 9, 2013

Reptile Screen Door, 36" x 12" Black

Reptile Screen Door, 36' x 12' BlackI got this item form my turtle tank. Looks just like the longer item in the picture with the small door. No issues upon arrival like the other reviewer. I would recommend this item.

Door is 5 3/4 inches wide not a third of the width like the picture shows. The rivets holding door in place sit on top edge of tank creating a gap underneath. Door was also so twisted I had to bend it into shape to even close properly. The locking mechanism on the door hits the inner lip of the aquarium trim causing problems. This item doesn't even sit flush because of all the bumps and twists in it. I am going to try using tank screen locks to tighten it some. What a pain.

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