Showing posts with label tropical fishes. Show all posts
Showing posts with label tropical fishes. Show all posts

Tuesday, November 18, 2014

Snoozer Round Pillow Pet Bed, Cream Snoozer with Fur, Small, O'donnell Pld

Snoozer Round Pillow Pet Bed, Cream Snoozer with Fur, Small, O'donnell PldMy dog loves her new bed! It is the perfect size for my dog, and very easy for her to lay on and get up from, as she is an older dog, and does not move around as easy as she use to.

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Thursday, November 13, 2014

Como 3 Pcs Gray Plastic 2 Way Aquarium Air Control Valves

Como 3 Pcs Gray Plastic 2 Way Aquarium Air Control ValvesVery good price ! Also very fast shipping considering they were coming from China ! They are plastic air valves, they work as they are designed to. Can't ask for any more than that !!

Sunday, October 26, 2014

Fluval C4 Bio-Screen - 3-Pack

Fluval C4 Bio-Screen - 3-PackI use these as specified for the C4 H.O.B. filter by Fluval, they provide adequate space for the beneficial bacteria to grow & flourish.

I did not go wrong when I switched to Fluval filters. I am in hopes of raising Blue angel fish and a good filter is a must.

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The bio-screen arrived promptly and it works. I can't give it 5/5 because I can't love a bio-screen! Will order more in future.

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I have had aquariums for many years and have had a c4 filter for a couple years bought another two from AMAZON everything works great. Finally bought the replacement pads from AMAZON. THANK GOODNESS FOR AMAZON!!! At half the price of my favorite pet shop. Will buy more of them. Thanks AMAZON!!!

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Bought these not knowing how long one lasts (the place i bought my filter from stopped carrying them and i didn't want to have to need one and not have it.)

I've cleaned my original one a few times now and it doesn't show any signs of needing replaced yet.

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Friday, October 24, 2014

Tetra Pond UV Clarifiers Replacement Bulbs

Tetra UV bulb for UV2 and UVC-18, 18-WattAnticipated to get a store grade product under the brand of Tetra at such high price. However, it is a 3rd grade product that I have received and of course it is "Made in China". The light emission is poor, so does the result for killing algae in the pond. At this grade level, there are many others out there selling at much cheaper price. It is a total waste of money to get this at this price.

Waste of money, burn out less than a week, do not buy, My pond is still not clear of green water.

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Bought this to replace my bulb in koui pound. Went out after 2weeks. Not sure if it's the bulb or other problemsc not came loose in large box.box was beat up. Live in Hawaii. Better packaging would have helped. Good. Best price by far. The bad. Might have priced myself into stupid as its no longer working. Get what you pay for

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We had used this Tetra UV bulb before but needed to replace it. So happy I found it on Amazon.com. It keeps the fish pond nice and clean.

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Bulb looks in better shape then one i bought at the store and it cost half the price so this is a no brainer for me. It was an exact replacement of the tetra 2500 uv bulb.

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Saturday, October 11, 2014

Tetra 77256 TetraBetta Plus Mini Pellets, 85-ml, 1.2-Ounce

Tetra 77256 TetraBetta Plus Mini Pellets, 85-ml, 1.2-OunceAlthough my two female Bettas, and occasionally Ghost Shrimp, will eventually eat these endlessly floating food, I find that the pieces are far to large to be eaten by medium to small betta fish. The pieces are also very hard at first making it nearly impossible for them to be swallowed, it a long waiting game to see if they even eat them once they have become soft.

Pellets were a little larger than I had expected. They are quite large for the Beta to hold on to and the Neons can only suck them a little.

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I wouldn't buy it, my bettas keep chewing and spitting them out! Tetra mini flakes are a lot better! Waste of money!

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I normally feed my Bettas Tetra pellets but it took them a little while to get used to this plus version. The pellets are smaller than their other types, but it doesn't seem to be that big of an issue. So far so good.

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Thanks for the great deal, it is so much better than buying in the store. Thanks again. I will be back.

Tuesday, October 7, 2014

Como Fish Tank Red Plastic Grass Ball Plant Ornament 4 Pcs

Como Fish Tank Red Plastic Grass Ball Plant Ornament 4 PcsThese are in my 3o gal that has molly,swords,ghost shrimp.The ghost shrimp love playing on them.I sometimes see the fish laying next to them.Got them in red & also green.They are on a small base so stay in the place you put them.Its also a good place for babies to hide in

Thursday, September 18, 2014

Como Fish Tank White Plastic Air Valve Connector Inline Tubing 40 Pcs

Como Fish Tank White Plastic Air Valve Connector Inline Tubing 40 PcsThese worked as they are suppose to. A little tight to slide the plastic tubing on but thats the way its suppose to be. I thought I would break them by applying so much pressure to put the plastic tubing on by they didn't. This was the cheapest price I found online.

Thursday, July 17, 2014

Coralife Turbo-Twist Ultraviolet Sterilizer

Coralife Energy Savers ACL15600 Turbo Twist ultraviolet Sterilize 3x 9wEasily the best design for a UV sterilizer, my only complaint is that according to their manual if you want to kill parasites or even algae you need to buy based on the flow rate of your pump not tank size. I have a 180 Gph Fluval G3 and at that rate I'd need a 12x to kill parasites and a 6x if I was only interested in killing algae. The 3x which I have needs a flow rate of 120 Gph to kill algae for example. Some very important information I found no where other than the manual which wasn't available prior to purchase. If your going to buy one, I wouldn't buy less than a 6x. Took a star off for not making this information more readily available.

I just set this up. The hardest part was finding an external pump to power it. I put this on a 28 gallon nanocube and it was so hard finding a pump. I ended up getting 900 Marineland 265gph external/internal pump and it works great. The plastic clips that supposed to latch on was cumbersome and I was not able to use them. I just did the hang off the back, actually hang off the side deal. If you buy tubing with the 900 Marineland, you will need exactly 3 feet of 1" tubing and about 3 feet of 5/8 tubing.

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This is the best purchase I've ever made for my 500 liters fresh water tank.

After just two days the water is crystal clear as if it had just been changed.

The only reason I'm not giving it 5 stars is that it does not come with a pump thus it must be installed in line with a sump or canister filter.

In my case, I installed it on my Fluval Canister outlet as I was afraid the flow rate of my sump would be too high.

It would be nice if it had an integrated pump with the ideal flow rate for it but it is still an excellent buy and does exactly what it says it does: gets your water really really clear!

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This thing is amazing and very easy to install. I found the instructions to be ok but once you look at it you should know what needs to be done. This thing zaps everything that goes through it and I haven't had and algae bloom since I've had it on and I have hundreds of plants with grow lamps, so it's pretty impressive!!!!

One thing before purchase, just make sure what size you are getting matches your flow rate of filter...just because it says it can handle the size of tank ayou have doesn't mean it matches your flow rate and that's the most important part.

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My Turbo Twist is great...the water is beautiful & clear. I am having a slight problem with Ich on my Powder Blue Tang, but they are very sensitive fish anyway. I do still love my water being clear!

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Thursday, July 10, 2014

Hagen Elite Air Pump for Aquarium - 110 V

Hagen Elite Air Pump for Aquarium - 110 VI 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.

Wednesday, July 9, 2014

EHEIM Compact+ Pump 2000 for up to 528 US Gallons (2000L)

EHEIM Compact+ Pump 2000 for up to 528 US GallonsI wanted a pump to feed my refugium and my SRO biopellet reactor, this does the job exceedingly well. It is very silent, though I did need to set it on a silicone trivet to reduce some vibration noise that I initially had with just the rubber feet alone. Also note that the output barb fitting on the top of the pump is 5/8" and not the 3/4" stated in the specs.

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Thursday, June 26, 2014

Como 5.5" Height Artificial Plastic Grass Green for Aquarium

Como 5.5' Height Artificial Plastic Grass Green for AquariumThis plant is really nice., good products by uxcell. Have bought many times and will continue to do

that. Their customer service is also fantastic. Quick and resolve your problem right away. Has me coming back.

Highly recommend any product Como by uxcell.

Friday, May 30, 2014

Zoo Med ReptiSun 17 Watt T8 Fluorescent Lamp, 24-Inch

Zoo Med ReptiSun 17 Watt T8 Fluorescent Lamp, 24-InchThis is a supremely functional lamp that our turtle loves. Excellent price also and is was well protected when it shipped.

It is rated to have the highest amount of beneficial UV rays to support the health of my lizards and help them avoid getting metabolic bone disease. Therefore, all my lizard tanks are equipped with this type of bulb.

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Good illumination in our 20 gallon long tank. But my first bulb lasted about 6 months. Might be the ok, or maybe limited by the light hood that I bought. Otherwise happy with Zoo Med bulbs.

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Tuesday, May 20, 2014

Marineland Eclipse Acrylic Aquarium System

Marineland Eclipse Seamless Integrated Aquarium System, 5 Gallons, HexThis is a great starter aquarium. Order a book or two about having fish when you order the aquarium too and wait a week before getting fish.

In years past you'd have all sorts of work with the filters and such. With the bio-wheel that comes with this tank your only work is to occasionally replace the "physical filter" and do a partial water change. That's it! The tank also comes with a beautiful light that'll really make your fish shine.

You will need some gravel too and some plants and maybe a stone or two for the fish to hide behind. The gravel and such are best picked up at your local pet store. Start out with plastic plants rather than live plants; you'll have plenty to do anyway.

In my experience things are easier if you have a heater too. The fish likes the water temperature to be constant. I've been using a 150w heater with good success in this tank.

Let the tank run with the heater for a day or two to get the temperature stable. When you add your first fish, start out with just a few small fish (actually, in a 12 gallon tank you should always only have small fish, little tetras and such -don't worry, they are beautiful) to get the bio-wheel going. Your books will explain it, but it takes some time for the biological processes to get going in the tank and keep things in balance, so the water can get poisonous quickly for your fish if you add too many. (Get a packet of test strips to test the water quality daily -it's just when you get started, later the bio-wheel will keep things steady unless you keep too many fish in the tank).

I can also recommend getting another tank, maybe a 3 gallon tank, to keep new fish in before they go in the main tank. (Of course that only works if you keep small fish, with bigger fish the 12 gallon tank would be your quarantine tank...) :-)

Good luck!

I have owned a system 3 for almost 6 years now! If there was 1 word to describe this it would be: Effortless.

This is a fine piece of machinery that looks and runs great, for years to come.

Maintenence:

-Change the filter every 1-3 months (depending on the clenliness of your fish and the nuber you have)

-25% water change every time you change the filter or every other time (again, depending on your fish

-I also reccomend a gravel cleaner

-About once every 8 months to a year, I have to clean out the impeller housing to clean out the junk that builds up because of reduced performance.(manual shows step by step instructions on how to do this, and if you loose your manual, go to marineland.com to download one for free)

Cons-

none really, but it is quite small. Recently I have been looking at the system 6 or 12.

*I'm not sure about how it would do with salt water, as I have not tried, but reading reviews I have not heard very positive things about that.

*After having it for about 5 years, white crust started to show up on the edged of the tank lip. One more thing to clean, but what can I say? I have nothing to complain about though, because you can look at other 6 year old systems and they would look like junk, where as mine is in perfect condition(except for the little ECLIPSE marking on the front is half worn off from use!)

All in all, I have been happy with this tank from day one and I'm sure will continue to be happy with it for years to come(if I don't upgrade, that is!) and I would definetly reccomend this to anybody wanting a quick to set up, long lasting, all in one machine that looks stylish. I hope this helps!

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Some people seem to think that this is the worst tank they've ever used and all the good reviews are merely a product of overhyped propaganda. They're welcome to think that, but don't let that deter you from the Eclipse (and Aqua-Tech) aquarium systems.

I've been keeping freshwater fish since I was old enough to say "fish." I've used every tank setup with every filtration method. Until seven years ago, I always used the "beloved" standard glass tanks (20+ gallons) with the usual filters that sit on the side or back of the aquarium. When I tried out this aquarium system, I abandoned all other systems and now any new tank I add will be compared to this. So, why do I like this tank system if it's not just overhyped propaganda?

1. It's QUIET. Power Whisper (and similar type) filters are noisy. They make loud humming sounds and if you're unfortunate enough to have a pump that sits out of the water, will vibrate it's way off anything it's sitting on or just vibrate incessantly against anything it comes into contact with. The Eclipse filter and pump is so quiet that the only time I notice it's on is when I look at it. There is no splashing noise.

2. Speaking of splashing, unlike the standard power filters, this system does not splash water. Every Whisper-style filter I've had has splashed water out the back or side, no matter what I did. Even if it was only a tiny amount, you can imagine what happened after several months of sitting on top of a bookshelf. The Eclipse system is enclosed. There is no water splashing out. Escape artist fish can't escape. Shrimp can't jump out. Fiddler crabs can't climb up tubing and out of the tank. You can set it pretty much anywhere and not worry about getting things wet.

3. It keeps the water clear. In standard systems, I had constant problems with cloudy water. I was always changing the water, adding clearing chemicals, everything I could. Nothing worked for very long. It drove me insane. The ONLY time my water got cloudy in this tank was when the temperature reached 90 degrees in the house (AC was out) and the goldfish started stressing. As soon as they had cooled back down, the water cleared and has been clear ever since.

4. Easy to set up and use. You plug it in and go. No hooking up pumps and filters, no worrying about tubing. I don't know why the other reviewer said you can only feed the fish from the top panel; I've always been able to easily change the filter through there. Just takes a few seconds.

5. Easy to maintain. All I need is some aquarium salt, bowl buddies, and nitraban and my tank will run for months before I need a full water change. In fact, with regular filter changes (once a month), I only need a 25% water change once a month. And when I do a full water change, the parts come out easily, go back easily, and it's light enough to carry outside or to the bathtub to drain and wash down.

6. The lighting is bright and illuminates the entire tank clearly. The only downside is the lights tend to heat the tank a bit, but it has no impact on tropical fish. It's only a problem to coldwater fish (like goldfish) when the room temperature reaches 85 or above, but then the room temperature is already the problem.

Only cons I have are the motor assembly and getting parts. It would be nice if it wasn't sealed together, in case I needed to fix a part and is a pain to clean ONLY IF I'M NOT DOING REGULAR TANK MAINTENANCE. Getting replacement parts is kind of a pain since it's an all-or-nothing thing, but so far, I haven't had one of these break on me (and I have several for the past 7 years).

Yes, the hood and lid can be annoying to deal with, but no more or less annoying than any other standard tank hood I've worked with.

Yes, the lights are integrated and the tank goes "dark" when it's removed, but that's why I usually turn the lights on in the dining room when I clean the tank. A magnetic cleaner doesn't even require the hood to be completely removed and I've found it to be the best option for quick algae cleaning.

Yes, the water isn't going "through" the filter, but the filter is actually working. If it didn't, all that gunk that builds up wouldn't be on the filter and would just go back into the water.

Yes, the biowheel sometimes stops. However, I've discovered it only stops when I turn the power off or I've neglected to change the filter for months (which happened only once because I was out of town). If you properly maintain your tank, as you should every tank, then the wheel won't stop.

I absolutely recommend this tank to beginners and anyone who wants an easy tank to maintain. It's simple to set up, easy to maintain, easy to clean, quiet, and can be placed just about anywhere.

Standard systems may be cheaper if you build it yourself, but I'd rather pay a few extra bucks to pick up a box that has everything I need in it. Aquarium snobs might say I'm not a true "enthusiast," but unlike them, I'd rather spend my time enjoying the fish than maintaining my tank.

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I think this is an Excellent Small to Midrange Aquarium set. I've been using this aquarium for 3 years now and am very pleased with it.

It is an acrylic tank not glass, so that's the first factor to consider. The difference is that it will be lighter than a glass tank but acrylic can get all scratched up when you're trying to do stuff like scrape algae off just be careful to not scrub so hard or use abrasive cleaners that can scratch or smoke up the acrylic.

I think that 12 gallons is a perfect size for a small area. You can have one larger fish in there, or several small ones. The 12 gallon size gives you a good amount of space so you have more options on what kind and how many fish you want to keep in there.

The hinged lid houses the filtration and lighting system while keeping the aquarium covered so that things don't inadvertently fall in, or critters getting out. I think a good lid is very important for a fish tank, sometimes things drop in, sometimes critters try to get out...and if you want eels they are notorious escape artists, so you really need to seal up the top of the tank. This lid makes it easier to do so.

The filtration system is one of the best that I've owned. I can't believe how clean it keeps the tank. I only change out the water every 6 months or so, but not because I can see gunk in the tank, but because I know that I should. Actually, I think I'm supposed to clean it more...but the unit runs so perfectly, I just don't see the need...and if I don't see the need, I don't really do it...so the excellent filtration system can be a good or bad thing. My tank is just always so crystal clear, it's wonderful to have such an easy tank to keep up. People are always asking me how I keep my tank looking so clean and perfect, and it's great to know that I don't have to do anything at all! lol, just make sure that the filtration system is plugged in. Of course, I do have to clean the Eclipse carbon filter out every couple of months. That does collect up quite a bit of "gunk". I just rinse out all the gunk and put the cleaned filter back in. After about 6 times of doing this, the filter gets pretty beat up, so I'll replace it. The replacement cartridges are not expensive.

The lighting is great and sufficient to light up the entire tank including some space around it. It's cool to have it in a dark room and have this as the sole lighting. It can act as a night light or whatnot. After 3 years of daily use, I have not had to replace the bulb either.

You have to supply your own gravel, plants, accessories, and of course the fish. I would highly recommend this aquarium. It's a compact unit for being 12 gallons, the filtration system works perfectly, the light is great, and the panoramic view really showcases your fish well. I have no complaints on this tank whatsoever and would recommend it to anyone.

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When I was in middle school, I was an avid tropical fish fan. I raised and bred all sorts of fish from easy to take care of goldfish to more challenging angel fish. That was years ago, but my fascination for tropicals has never really left me. I wanted to start up a small tank with a few fish, just for the fun of it, but without much of the hassle. I saw the Eclipse System package and tried one out. Here are my impressions of the kit.

The whole system is a complete package that contains all the necessary equipment that you'll need to get you started in keeping tropicals as pets. The kit includes the actual tank (which is plexiglass), the pump, filter, hood and light. The gravel and other accessories, you provide. Marineland boasts that the biofilter is able to eliminate much of the toxic buildup that occurs when you keep fish, thus providing a carefree, minimal amount of maintainence. Is it true? Yes and no.

Regardless of which filtration system you use, it takes about a month or more before beneficial bacterial builds up in the tank. These little critters are what is behind keeping the fish wastes under control. I found that the Eclipse system can do this, but only if you are very careful in keeping only a few fish in the tank. (Don't believe the photo on the box which seems to have 15-20 fish in the tank. In real life, they all would be dead if they were crowded this way.)

Added to this, the condition of your tank water is very, very volatile because the tank is so small. Overfeed your fish, or having a fish that is dead and hidden will reek havoc on your tank and most likely kill or make all your fish ill. The magnetic impeller motor can overheat and burn out easily if your water level becomes too low. The water moving through the motor also serves as a medium to cool it down. But what this means is your tank water will tend to heat up. During the summer months, this will be a very hard thing to control. The filter uses pre-assembled filter packs that are rather expensive and not very effective in trapping particles and debris.

The tank is made out of acrylic plastic, so the tank is very easy to scratch and mar. My tank had a hairline crack at the bottom and continued to grow bigger throughout the use of the tank. My fish, while alive, do not seem as healthy as they could be if they were in a larger tank. Although the Eclipse System is convenient, at least for the first few months of operation, the water quality, health of fish, and fragile tank material all outweigh it's positives. If algae starts to take hold of your aquarium, the algae is extremely hard to remove from the sides of the tank, if not impossible.

If you are truly interested in keeping fish as a hobby, it would be much better to spend it on a conventional glass tank with the filter of your choice. Retailers such as PetSmart sell 10 gallon kits that include everything you need to start an aquarium at a much more reasonable price. Marineland sells a larger version of the Eclipse, which is a twelve gallon model, but considering the price of the kit, it is way overpriced for what you could spend for a comparable standard setup. For my money, I will stick to the standard tank setup. Yes, initially, it is a little more hassle to setup, but in the long run, it will be the better choice in keeping you and your fish happy.

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Tuesday, March 18, 2014

Cascade® Internal Submersible Filters for Aquariums - UL Listed

Penn Plax Cascade 600 Internal Filter for AquariumsThe Cascade 300 inline filter is a good cheap filter for a five or 10 gallon tank that requires a slow to medium current (I use it in 5gal betta tanks) but I would not recommend it in anything bigger as any bio-load over 'light' would overwhelm it.

It has a bio-sponge section and a "Disposable Carbon filter Cartridge" that they want you to buy in packs. I pried open the cartridge it came with to find low grade carbon pellets so I replaced them with Marineland Black Diamond Premium and it works even better now.

I use two Cascade 600 filters in my 55 gallon aquatic Xenopus (African Clawed Frog) tank. As they like to hang at the surface of the water, mate, and eat without getting blown around by a high current, they are happy with the fact that the flow rate is low because I can turn the outlet away from the center of the tank and into the back tank wall. Because they like to excrete that which they consume in large amounts, I am happy that their tank is kept clean between water changes. For larger amphibian tanks, these filters are quite effective AND low in price. More effective in a larger tank than Duetto internal filters. I have Duetto filters in smaller 10-20 gallon tanks for amphibians and find that the Cascade filters are better for larger tanks. You can use the nozzle shown on the box picture or you can use a bar that is included with the filter. They are big, bulky filters that take up space in the tank, but this is the downside of filtration that has low currents. I can not testify as to longevity of the item, but I have been willing to risk the purchase as for the time being we are all very happy. Buy if you want good filtration with a low flow rate at a good price.

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I have a red eared slider turtle and his home is a 55 gallon tank. He makes quite a mess in his home and I have gone through at least 4-5 different filters in the 2+ years that I have had him. I've tried the external filters that sound like a constant waterfall only to have it short out. So then I decided to look at submersible filters and went through about 2 of those before I found this. At first I was frustrated because the water started to turn green and it was as though it wasn't working. Miraculously one morning I woke up and the water was crystal clear and has been since then. It's quiet and Homer LOVES to float in front of the water being pushed out. He puts his little head in his shell and let's the water just shoot over top of his shell.

To sum it up it's powerful, quiet and Homer loves the water coming out of the filter. I would absolutely recommend this!!!!!!

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I've been using it within the frame of a week now and so far it's doing great. It's more than powerful enough to clear out my 55 gallon tank. I'm going to have to buy a longer air-hose for it so I can put it at the bottom of my tank, but that is cheap and easy to do. Other than that it seems to be the best water pump that I've ever used.

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I got this filter for my 10 gallon Amazon River species tank. To start off with, I think Penn-Plax (maker of cascade products) really deserves more recognition. Their stuff has been compared to higher end brands like Fluval and Aquaclear. Like the Aquaclear you can put what ever media you want inside the compartment. You can hook the nozzle up to the provided airline tube (does not need air pump) so it can draw in air and spray out bubbles. Another option is to use the spray bar that comes with it. Since it draws the water straight through the media as a canister filter would, it is A LOT more efficient, allowing it to have a lower GPH. I also like that the pump comes AFTER the media, making sand and other abrasive particles less likely to damage the impeller. It can be fully submerged, and oriented sideways and still operate. You can also attach a tube to it allowing it to be used as a filter pump in a vivarium. It has an adjustable flow, which is a really useful feature. I really like this product and would recommend it to someone on a tighter budget. If you are searching for a filter for your first tank and can't afford a tetra, Aquaclear, and other higher end filters, I would really recommend this, in fact, I would still recommend this even if your not on a tight budget. If you are setting up your first tank I pray it goes well and remember to cycle!!!

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Monday, February 3, 2014

Hollow Log Ornament

Hollow Log OrnamentOur red tailed shark absolutely loves this log. It lets him come and go both ways and keep an eye out thru the extra hole, he did swim out that way once to check it out. It looks very natural and is a perfect fit in our 56 gal aquarium. If you place it towards one end of the aquarium, you can use the reflection to look into the log without them knowing your spying.

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Tuesday, January 21, 2014

Pump and Filtration Assembly for Eclipse 3 and Hex 5

Pump and Filtration Assembly for Eclipse 3 and Hex 5I bought this when the motor burned out on my Eclipse 3 fish tank. It was several years old, so its demise was not surprising.

As another reviewer noted, this is only the motor and housing, and does not include the impeller, so you'll want to make sure to disassemble the old unit and keep your old impeller. Also be sure to transfer the bearings for the bio wheel to the new unit or it may not rotate properly.

If the motor is burned out, buying this WILL fix your problem. It's a heckuva lot cheaper and easier than buying a whole new aquarium!

One last note, if your motor burned out because you had something blocking the intake, you'll want to remove whatever was obstructing the intake, or the problem will recur and you'll be be buying more motors. Eclipse motors quickly burn out against the resistance of sponges or even nylons over the intake hose. They need an unobstructed flow to work properly.

I would not recommend purchasing this product. It is missing the intake tube necessary for running it, and the old intake tube doesn't fit in the hole. When I looked inside where the intake tube is suppose to fit into, the little part that turns around isn't there either. Very disappointing!

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Purchased this pump as a replacement and it works great. One issue though, the little bio-wheel (not included) is supposed to spin as the water cascades over it --but it doesn't. Basically, the pump/housing doesn't accomodate our older bio-wheel so that it can spin freely.

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Good product. Replaced my broken pump. Vendor was quick to respond and ship the new pump. Everything working well, fish are happy.

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This filter for my Eclipse fish tank did not fit my fish tank as indicated at purchase online. had to return to sender for refund.

Thursday, January 2, 2014

Mag Float 360A Magnetic Cleaner for Acrylic - Large - up to 350 Gallon

Mag Float 360A Magnetic Cleaner for Acrylic - Large - up to 350 GallonI gave this as a Christmas present and it was the best present. I got it two days before I was expecting it. It says on the package that it is for acrylic but it is used on a glass tank.

Regardless of what the manufacturer says, this will scratch your acrylic aquarium. I followed the directions and fortunately started near the back of my display tank. The scratches were immediate and ugly!

I deeply regret not having heeded the advice of others.

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Works exactly as advertised. I have a 225 gallon acrylic tank with 1/2" thick acrylic. Does a very good job cleaning, with no visible scratching that I could see. I was even able to clean right along the sand line at the bottom of the tank, it moved some sand, but none got trapped between the acrylic and the cleaner. Very happy would recommend for anyone.

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I do wish that this item was stronger, or that there was a stronger model availible on amazon. I have a 220 gallon tank with 3/4 inch plate glass. This does do wonders however, I just wish the magnetism was stronger, as it pops free of the glass while scrubbing.

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Saturday, December 28, 2013

Wizard Castle - Large

Wizard Castle - LargeI ordered this castle to put in my 50 gallon tank that at the time held a Spotted Pleco, Pepper Cory and a few Glo Fish. When I received the castle it looked great, there were some sharp edges on the outside that I just sanded down until I was happy with them, washed the deco and put it in the tank. Within hours of putting the castle in my tank I noticed a lot of little pieces of plaster floating around, I just scooped those out and didn't think much of it. But then a few days later I started seeing large pieces of both the inside and outside of the castle floating around. I also started to realize just how cloudy my water had gotten since putting it in.

After having this castle for about 4-5 days I decided I wanted to return it because the waterfall was beginning to break off, so I contacted their Customer Service. The representative then proceeded to ignore my request for a return and tell me about how that sort of thing (their product falling apart) can happen and they use products that should be fine for fish to digest and I shouldn't worry about my fish getting cut up on the sharp edges. She also asked me to send along some pictures of what was happening. So I did.

About 3 or so days later she responded saying that she didn't see a problem. I then messaged her back saying that I don't appreciate how casual she was being about this product that I paid $50 for breaking to pieces and that I wanted a refund. She then proceeded to tell me that if I had wanted a refund I should have done it within 7 days of purchase, which I COULD have had it returned in if not for her giving me the run around.

Now I have a $50 piece of crap sitting on the table next to my fish tank.

So, in short; horrible product, and bad customer service. I'll never be buying from here again.

It was a bit smaller than I expected. I couldn't even fit inside the front door and I'm actually a wizard.

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Tuesday, December 10, 2013

Marina Betta Kit Plastic Plant, Ludwigia

Marina Betta Kit Plastic Plant, LudwigiaThese plants fell apart a day after I put them I my fish tank. They look great but sorry they didn't work for me.

I like that you can suction cup it to the side of the tank. My betta enjoys swimming and occasionally hiding around the plant.

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Tuesday, November 26, 2013

Petco Black Aquarium Sand, 20 lbs.

Petco Black Aquarium Sand, 20 lbs.I have now bought 7 total bags from the actual store and thought id share some words of wisdom. COMPLETLY DISREGARD ANY CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS ON OR NEAR THIS PRODUCT! The best way to clean the sand is in a 5 gallon bucket. Stick a hose in the bottom and let it overflow the bucket pushing all the little particles out. You absolutely have to agitate the gravel while in the bucket.

When adding to a tank there is 2 options.

1) Add it before the water and have lots of it floating at the top. (The air bubbles collect on it and make the little pieces float to the top)This happened with my first experience

2) Add it to a tank that already has water in it and or fish. When you do add it make sure to get a little bit in a container(Tupperware works best) and then slowly fill the container with water in your tank and then bring it to the bottom of the tank and pour like you would a carbonated beverage(SLOWLY) on the bottom. (This works the best for me)

I really do like this product; however ease of use and lack of good directions knocked it down a notch for me.

Love the look of it in the tank. I do not have bottom feeders, so nothing stirs it up, which I have heard can be a problem. Just did a water change and the suction didn't seem to bother it either. I highly recommend.

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This sand looks really nice in my tank but I'm glad that I didn't have any fish in there when I added this. I rinsed and rinsed it and then it took a couple of days for my tank to clear up. Then, I had to change out everything in the filter (everything was black inside of the filter + plastic cups of water from the tank left a black residue in the cup after I dumped the water out of it). After all of that, its fine but I just think that was way too much work for sand, in my opinion.

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Some reviews state that there are sand particles that float when you put the sand in..Well, yeah, air can get stuck to some sand particles and float them to the top. Just hit the particles that are floating, to knock the air off so the sand sinks back down, or get a net and scoop them out.. Not hard.

The sand is not as fine as beach sand, which I LOVE. My cichlids do not stir it up every time they play in it. Neither do my plecos and one is over a ft long. The picture makes it look like the grains are big. They are not at all. I went to petco in person and bought this (Same price.) My fish play in this more than they ever did my gravel, or my old white sand. It does not make your tank cloudy AT ALL when it is stirred up. The color is very black and makes my red jewels red color pop. I want to make all my non planted tanks have this sand as their substrate.

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I bought this sand, along with two bags of the PETCO black gravel, for a 46 gallon freshwater tank. This was the first time using sand in an aquarium and I made some beginner mistakes. I did as many suggested, placing a quantity of sand in a bucket and then rinsing it outdoors to remove any sand or lighter particles. So far so good. I then dumped the sand into the empty tank and repeated until both bags of sand were in the tank. Being excited, I treated some water and filled the tank to the top by pouring the water straight into the tank. Big mistake!

I ended up with a very cloudy tank and a large layer of sand floating at the top of the water. The bottom of the tank was filled with what looked like pebbles, but upon closer inspection turned out to be air bubbles with a bunch of sand clumped around it. Anytime I touched the bottom of the tank, a host of bubbles and sand would float to the top. I waited several days but the floating layer of sand and the bubbles at the bottom remained. After some on-line research, I emptied about a third of the tank, then proceeded to slowly kneed the sand by hand, releasing all the air trapped in the sand, both on the top of the sand and buried under it. Once this was done, I knocked all the sand off the top of the water using a flat stick.

In the end, this turned out to be a good purchase. The black sand contrasts nicely with my fish and a few well placed rocks. Overall I was pleased with this purchase.

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