Wednesday, November 12, 2014
Vo-Toys Tuscan Dripped Glazed Dish - 8.5" - Red
Friday, September 5, 2014
Prevue Hendryx-Barn Style Bird Cage
It came quickly and so easily to assemble.
Very happy.What happened? I ordered this bird cage because I thought it was a good deal. Then I opened the box! The item was listed as new but the large plastic bottom of the cage, which was supposed to be PURPLE by the way, was very scratched up and the sticker on the front was even torn! Not to mention that the color is in no way any shade of purple. It is a very DRAB BLUE! [[ASIN:B006M9FN3W Prevue Pet Products Barn Style Bird Cage, Purple and White])
I have a quality cage from the same company that is actually purple and very nice. The cage bars were all bent and don't fit together well. I have asked for a replacement. I hope this was a fluke and the NEXT one will be better. If not, I will again return and go with another brand. I am a long time Prime member and this is my first disappointment!
Wednesday, August 27, 2014
Coralife Lunar Aqualight Compact Fluorescent Fixture
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I've had this clf for about a year. I've had no problems with it and it's made an enormous difference in my corals. The lunar lights are cool too! I never knew some much "other" activity went on at night. Now I can watch that activity without disturbing the contents of my tank.Read Best Reviews of Coralife Lunar Aqualight Compact Fluorescent Fixture Here
The moon light effect on this fixture is pretty incredible. Two blue LEDs give the impression of night swimming. The fish love it and it really looks cool in the bedroom!The "day" lamps also work great for live plants. I'm very pleased!
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Sunday, August 24, 2014
Cat Dental Rattle & Roll Octo-Floss
(There is nothing quite so delightful as having your loving cat take a toy to his water bowl, soak it and then bring it to your bed.)
Sunday, August 3, 2014
API Liquid Super Ick Cure
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I tried this product because it was recommended by my local fish store to cure my rummy red nose tetra since i noticed the white spots all over their body and is getting worse. I separate them, put them in a different container and used half the dose. with in a day 1 out of 6 died. then i added another half dosage to make it a full dose and 2 more died (1 died instantly, the other with in 2 hrs.) So i change the water with clean water and they seems to be doing better (still weak and white spots but at least not swimming upside down.) im giving this a 2 star instead if 1 because for some odd reason it worked on one of the fish (no more white spots) but i think the rest aren't going to make it.Over all, it doesnt work well to cure fish of those annoying white spots and might end up killing them instead.
oh by the way, on the back it says " WARNING: this product contains chemical know to the state of California to cause CANCER" if it can cause cancer in California, it probably can cause cancer where you are live too. I'm planning on tossing this product out, after i find a way to dispose it correctly (i dont want cancer causing chemicals laying around)i followed as bottle described for my 2 clown loach's. One of them had it bad. On the 5th day i didn't see anymore ick. Clown loach are acting as all is well. I suggest to use a hospital tank with this product because.the medication turns the glue on the tank blue...suction cups as well pretty much anything plastic or rubber will turn blue. If my fish ever get ick again Im turning to api super ick cure.I used it but my fish died shortly after. but, I am sure this product works well, just have to buy more fish to make sure.
Monday, July 14, 2014
Laguna Pressure-Flo Replacement Foam Kit for Pressure-Flo 1400 UVC Filter - 4-Pack
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Monday, June 16, 2014
Finnex Resin 3-Piece Driftwood Replica for Aquarium, Small
the thing i like least about it is the small frog and stuff on them i wanted it to look more realistic and these look very fakeI wasn't 100% sure how big they would be as they were listed as small but they are a nice size for a 3pc set. I added them to a 29 gallon aquarium and the size works nice as a floor ground piece. The colors are nice and they look realistic. The only thing I dislike about them are the little green frogs that are on 2 of the pieces.
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Sunday, May 18, 2014
Laguna PowerFlo Pro Biospheres Filter Media, 300-Pack
The manufacturing process seems good and all of the balls appear to be properly shaped; I didn't find any deformed, misshapen, or broken spheres yet. As for performance, that's really up to how you install them. For the nitrification bacteria to work, the microbes need oxygen and a supply of dirty aquarium water. If everything is working correctly this reaction will happen in the filter: ammonia ==> nitrite ==> nitrate ==> nitrogen. During use, these balls need to be rinsed off every now-and-again, just be sure to wash them in old aquarium water (not in city tap water because the chlorine will kill all the friendly bacteria).
I say 5 stars out of 5 because the price is about average and the quality is good.Not a remedie. This is the cure for pond algae and unwanted chemicals. I have had my 2500 gallon pond for 3 years. I have the top of the line filter with ultra violet light filters and the works. I even have an activated carbon chamber. I will tell you, all of them combined, could not do what these biospheres did. Do yourself a favor and put an end to your misery. This is it.
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Saturday, May 10, 2014
Jardin Aquarium Airline Air Tube Tubing Connectors Filters, 10-Piece
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They are good and low price. You must have them. Good supply. I will consider to buy hem again. Thanks!Read Best Reviews of Jardin Aquarium Airline Air Tube Tubing Connectors Filters, 10-Piece Here
if you want a lot of air stones in yourfishtank, this is the perfect thing to buy.....be aware that the more divider you use the less air hile come out tru each airstones because there are too much output :)Want Jardin Aquarium Airline Air Tube Tubing Connectors Filters, 10-Piece Discount?
They easily connect and disconnect. They work well for our purposes. I didn't really have need for the 1-to-1 connectors, so I didn't try those.Wednesday, May 7, 2014
DrTim's Aquatics Ammonium chloride for Aquarium
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This is a wonderful product and I love all of DrTim's products but the bottle that it comes in needs to be changed. The bottle arrives in a plastic bag inside of the shipping packet, when I pulled out the plastic bag almost half of the ammonia had spilled out into the bag. I was disappointed as it is a wonderful product and I will think before ordering this again if I run out before my tank is cycled.Read Best Reviews of DrTim's Aquatics Ammonium chloride for Aquarium Here
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i bought this after reading many reveiws on ammonia products and decided to order this from amazon.com as you cannot but ammonia products in the uk, I have been cycleing my tank for 2 months and havent been able to get any ammonia readings no matter what method i have used, i added this stuff today at 3pm and by 10pm by ammonia was already at 0.50ppm.Sunday, April 27, 2014
Marineland (Aquaria) AMLPFK55B Biowheel Aquarium Kit with LED Light, 55-Gallon
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Let your fish swim freely in this roomy aquarium. The stylish design makes the ensemble a great addition to any room.
This MARINELAND 55 gallon Aquarium/LED Hood makes an excellent home for your finned friends. Ideal for freshwater or saltwater use and a variety of fish species, the aquarium allows for the ideal aquatic habitat. The ensemble's sophisticated design brings a stylish accent to your home.
Safe for freshwater or saltwater use
Ideal for a variety of fish species and size
Clear glass, black frame and black stand for durability
45 LEDs per hood provide ample lighting
Made in the USA
Gravel, plants and décor not included. Filter not included
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the first picture listed is not a 55-gallon tank, but probably around 30 gallons. my 55-gallon version has a hood that looks like this one, but is actually two of these hoods side-by-side. each has its own LED light with separate power control. that said, the second picture on the amazon listing, the one that is actually a 55-gallon tank, shows the tank with a different model hood than the newer, slimmer led version. i don't know if this means you will be getting the hood from the first picture or the second one.
i bought this tank kit from a local petsmart store in february 2012 for $200. got it home, unpacked it and set it up with really no problems at all.
all the hood, filter, and trim parts are plastic. the filter is the bio-wheel penguin 350, which holds a double filter and biowheel setup with adjustable intake. the filter is generally quieter than average for kit systems, and i am very pleased with it.
the led lighting comes from two led panels, one on either side of the split-hood. they are removable and come with detachable power cords. they are surprisingly bright, and provide a nice shimmer effect into the tank. however, they do not provide suitable light energy for a planted tank so don't expect to get good plant growth. there is also a night-light setting of a half-dozen blue led's per panel. the lights do not have a timer option, but instead a 3-way manual switch (white, off, blue) on each panel.
the tank also comes with a generic 200-watt heater and temperature sticker. the heater is not marked in degrees, but that's what the thermometer is for :) they seem to work ok, but i replaced the sticker thermometer with a more accurate floating style thermometer. there is also a startup pack that includes a small amount of tropical fish flakes, a net that's far too short to catch bottom-dwelling fish without getting wet up to the elbow, and a small amount of water conditioner. there are no decorations, gravel, air pumps, or other items included.
i am generally satisfied with my purchase. i let the tank cycle for a week before dropping in a couple danios and platies. if i notice any issues with components wearing out early or breaking too easily, i will come back and update this review.
***UPDATE***
as i write this, there's a version of this kit with the same hood as i received listed on amazon at http://www.amazon.com/Marineland-LED-Aquarium-Kit-Gallon/dp/B00780S098/ref=sr_1_5?s=pet-supplies&ie=UTF8&qid=1353104901&sr=1-5&keywords=aquarium
since i'm here, i thought i would provide an update to my original review. the tank is still holding out very well. nothing has broken or fallen apart, except for the suction cups that were with the heating element. the clips deteriorated and fell apart within a couple months, but i bought some replacements and they've worked just fine. all the led's still work, and the filter is still churning away.
after 9 months of use, i can definitely say this marineland tank is a keeper.Why are there no measurements for this 55 gallon tank????? Who would buy this unless they knew everything about this tank from other sources. Unless you post the measurements I see no need to look at this aquarium. Just imagine how many more tanks you may have sold but most people and I am guilty of this, don't go forward and move on because there are no measurements. Hopefully this helps, Mike
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Sunday, April 6, 2014
Laguna Aeration Kit for Ponds
I normally have to use TWO UV lights in my pond to control algae but this season I'm using only one. My trusty aeration kit has significantly reduced my algae problem and the aeration solution is the cheapest and most effective I have ever used! Nothing else in my pond set-up has changed and this is the first time in over a dozen years maintaining a pond that algae hasn't been a problem!!!)
I highly recommend this product!! But I do have one caveat: the instructions recommend a one-way valve (not included) to keep water from siphoning back into the pump if the power goes off. I was a tad annoyed that this item wasn't included in the kit but it cost only a couple of dollars at PetSmart and well worth the peace of mind.
I have a small plastic container near my pond that I use to protect the aeration
pump and my uv transformer. No problem drilling a hole for the power cord and airline (actually the hole was already there because of my uv clarifyer transformer needing protection).
I've recommended this product to all my friends with ponds. At Amazon's price of $30.00, I'm purchasing another for back-up.This pump works great. It is larger than it appears in the pic. I'd say its about 9 inches long, and about 3.5 inches high. Maybe 4 inches thick. I have a 2200 gallon koi pond and this pump makes plenty of air for it. It produces a lot of bubbles. And if you have somewhere to put it, then you can't even hear it run. I just ran a long airline, and I never even hear this pump. It is also pretty power efficient. It doesn't come with an air stone though, for actually making the bubbles. You are going to need one of the larger airstones because this pump flows a lot more air than some of the smaller ones. I would recommend the big 5 inch circular one from petsmart or someplace like that. And you need to let the stone soak for a long time before using it, just like the package says. Or else it won't make bubbles near as well. Learned that from personal experience. All in all, this pump has served me very well. I would certainly not hesitate to buy another one. It has lasted fine in the freezing cold, and in the punishing texas heat.
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Pros:Can pump air to a decent depth. My pond is about 5 feet deep at it's lowest point and I had to weight the air-stone and drop it to about 4.5 feet or so. It kept pushing a respectable amount of bubbles at that depth, but much more that that and the output drops considerably.
Price. It's ability to pump at the depth I had it would have choked anything you could purchase at a local store at this price point. The depth will probably decrease it's usable life, but I had it running 24/7 for 4 months straight.
Air-stone and tubing is included. Nothing remarkable about the air-stone, but the tubing included with mine was much longer than the indicated 30" (inches? probably a typo, should be 30'), mine was closer to 25 feet. It's also the more expensive silicone tubing as opposed to the cheaper vinyl tubing that eventually gets hard and stiff.
The styrofoam float is a bit of an eyesore but it will keep the stone at whatever depth you need if you use it.
Cons:
In my opinion it is pretty loud at its highest setting. Not so loud that it is completely nerve-wracking (I've had smaller indoor aquarium air pumps that were louder after a while), but it's definitely not what I would consider quiet. You will notice it if you don't have a pretty vigorous waterfall or other background sounds.
If you were thinking about using it inside the home, it could probably run quite a few air-stones at the depths of your average indoor aquarium; however, the sound would be unacceptable to me in the house. I never tried to build a sound dampening box for it, so that may be a viable option.
Summary:
I used this in the hottest part of the summer to get additional movement and aeration in my pond because my bottom drain is not aerated. I think it's a little too loud for the area I have to put it in (near a seating area), so I'll probably relegate it to the far end of the patio and use it in a quarantine tank or try my hand at some hydroponics.
I think it's definitely worth the asking price, but obviously you'll need to spend much more if you need it to be quiet and run at deeper depths.Bought this to keep my pond oxygenated through the winter. Planning on housing the pump in a plastic tub with lid to keep it dry and feeding the aeration tube into the pond. Hope the fish and frogs are happy (and alive) as they hibernate!For years I would keep my pond pump running during the late fall and winter months, which meant that I had the clean the filter each week, a real pain in cold weather. I came across this product tht claimed it would provide aireation for the fish during these times of the year. This is my second one, the first lasted through two fall and winter seasons, but the power supply had lost some power. This is an excellent product and it should last me for another year or so. One thing it is important to know, you do not have to run this unit from inside your house or garage (as suggested in the instructions). Just get a plactic box (e.g. Rubbermaid) with a top, cut a hole for the air line to the pond and one for the electical cord and two holes on each side for ventalation. This keeps the unit dry and it has worked without fail 24/7 in below freezing temparatures. AT $49 or so, it is a real bargain.
Tuesday, March 25, 2014
Pet Greens Grooming 2 in 1 Shampoo & Conditioner
Saturday, February 15, 2014
JW Pet Company Aquarium Hand Held Scrubber Pad
Well, there's a new weaponin town by JW Pet and it works beautifully. I've used other hand held scrubbers but they usually look like flat floor scrubbers with handles. What sets this product apart is the smart ergonomic design and the curved and rolled edges of the scrubbing material itself. The scrubber does a great job and makes corners, ornamental stone and both large and small crevices where algea likes to hide easy to reach and clean. Used along with the proper sized Magni-Float these two products are sure to become your favorite in the ever growing arsenal against algea.
Wednesday, January 15, 2014
EHEIM Jager Aquarium Thermostat Heater 50W
For some reason, the product description has the dimensions listed as 1" x 1" x 1". While that would be awesome and I'd pay 4 times the price for the reliable heater that size, the unit is actually 9" long (23cm). I had to look this info up on another site prior to purchasing, because size does matter sometimes.
I would recommend this heater. FYI I'm using it on a ~7 gallon (~26L).In response to the previous comment, these heaters are top of the line. A 1 degree difference is not significant so you're just splitting hairs buddy. For lack of a better word the heater is perfect, been working flawlessly for the last 4 years, no complaints here.
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This heater is great! I have been wanting one for my 2.5 gallon betta tank, but most thermometers for a tank that small are unregulated. I was going to get the 25 watt heater, but it was just as big as this one and only a few dollars less. Therefore, I went with this one because I could also put it in a bigger tank. It keeps the temperature from fluctuating very well, even when put in the tank diagonally. Just keep in mind, in a tank this small the dial will have to be significantly below the desired temp. to get it where you actually want it. But it works well, I would definitely recommend it.Read Best Reviews of EHEIM Jager Aquarium Thermostat Heater 50W Here
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great all around. see other review i have of 125wonly thing i wish is it was a little smaller. also instructions says to mount vertically but i use it horizontally as well with no problems. make sure you are careful when you set temp because i am not sure if mounting horizontally affects how the heater adjust temp.
Sunday, October 27, 2013
Tetra 5 in 1 Pond Test Strips, 50 strips
This shows the strips are accurate and consistent. Realise these tests are not minutely accurate, only showing a range of results, this however is accurate enough for the pond hobbyist.
TEST KITS AND STRIPS DO NOT WORK IF NOT USED.......TEST EVERY WEEK AND LOG THE RESULTS.
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I bought this to help test my pond water. When it arrived, the strips were 1 month from expiration. I tried to use them anyway and they implied the water was pristine. Clearly they were wrong because even though the water tested perfect and I changed the water regularly, I had a major fish die off within a month. I don't think these are very accurate and have stopped using them.Read Best Reviews of Tetra 5 in 1 Pond Test Strips, 50 strips Here
Thursday, October 3, 2013
Instant Ocean 77963 IO BIO-Spira (Marine), 3.38-Ounce, 100-ml
poured it into my 22ish gal tank and so far fish is ok.
first i cycled my new tank a least 1 mo before i poured this in. used this just to be sure.
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I have been using this product for over three weeks now, maybe a month, and my nitrate levels went from 70 ppm to five and still going down. Amazing product.Want Instant Ocean 77963 IO BIO-Spira (Marine), 3.38-Ounce, 100-ml Discount?
Monday, September 23, 2013
Style 3 Aquarium Decoration
Saturday, September 21, 2013
KONG Squeezz Dumbbell With Rope for Dogs, Medium, Colors Vary
Saturday, August 17, 2013
Super Pet Combo Chews Slices, 3-Pack
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My chinchillas really like the loofa part of the chew. They didn't seem to want to chew on the wood portion too much.Read Best Reviews of Super Pet Combo Chews Slices, 3-Pack Here
My rabbit loved these so much he at the whole thing within a week! I had to get him more!I got these apple slices originally to stop her from gnawing at the cage since i thought she was bored. She liked them...for a day or two. Now she doesn't pay attention to them. I don't know if I would buy this product again. All hamsters are different though.
