Flourite Red, 7 kg / 15.4 lbs

I have been keeping a planted aquarium for many years and Flourite is the best substrate for plants that I have ever used. True, it is a pain that you need to rinse it, however, if you use a very fine colander with a hose or in the bathtub like I did it is very easy. You will want to let the dust settle after you put it in your aquarium before turning your filter on. (depending on how well you rinsed the substrate.)

Other reviewers are not kidding, you will need to take this stuff outside and spend a long time with a hose and bucket to rinse out the silt to an acceptable level. It looks nice in the aquarium though.

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I put this substrate in my turtle tank after reading a glowing endorsement on a web site dedicated to turtles. I knew upfront that it needed to be rinsed well, more so than an average back of rocks. What I didn't expect was if the turtle or fish makes the slightest fuss with the flourite a cloud of dust is dispersed throughout the tank. The benefits of this product are the pleasant appearance and use as a planting medium. The drawbacks are the constant production of dust and the increased filter maintenance. Unless you're wanting to plant your aquarium I would recommend sticking to river rocks or other suitable substrate. If you choose to use this product I definitely recommend switching from the sponge filter to floss. I am using a 100% polyester crafter's stuffing and it is excellent at catching all the dust.

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LOVE this substrate, my tank looks fabulously natural! It was a little cloudy initially but goes away, don't forget to rinse it first :)

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This stuff was so dusty and dirty i couldnt even clean it all and it plugged up 2 filter cartridges!!Never again,i dont care if it was $5.00 a bag!!!

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Aquari-Lux Fluorescent Lamp - 15W - 18 in.

I ordered two of these. One from Aquarium Decor and another from someone else. What a difference in packaging and quality of product! Aquarium Decor was the best. It was carefully packaged in bubble wrap, and in a cardboard box. It was also new. The other place I ordered one from came on the same day and was just placed in a thin piece of scrap cardboard that someone had cut and just taped it in there. It is also used! I am sure it did not say that when I ordered it. It also rattles inside. I am sure it does not even work. There is also a "goodwill" sticker on it. NEVER order from The Southern Traders, 420 Browns LN, Louisville, KY ! It is not worth the hassle of returning it. But my scathing review of them makes me feel better!

Coralife 05495 Actinic Square Pin Compact Fluorescent Lamp, 96-Watt

When I started to use these as a boots to the growth of my vegetation, I didn't realize that it could help that much. I had all kinds of algae growth in the tank.

Let me 1st start off by saying techically the light is a 5 start product! I have NO problem with the light, works perfect with my MH fixture. The low stars are because the person(s) who is packaging these puts the light in a long box, tapes it, and shipped it, WITHOUT ANY packaging material (no paper, no foam, etc.). Of course, when you ship a light bulb without any 'cushioning' it arrives broken in pieces. My order was for ONE bulb, but they had to re-ship it 4 TIMES because it kept showing up broken because none of the packages contained packaging.

1st buld shattered NO packaging (amazon re-shipped)

2nd bulb shattered NO packaging (amazon re-shipped)

3rd bulb shattered NO packaging (amazon re-shipped)

4th bulb arriced undamged still NO packaging (LUCKY)

I'm a prime member so all these were shipped 2nd day so this process took a little over a week to finally get a undamaged one. However, if you are a normal member and pick the free shipping and keep getting broken lights this could be a month process (depending on what Amazon would do for you) I provided feedback on the shipping (lack of packaging) on every light but it did not make a difference. I even called Amazon (reps were great), but they said it would take a couple weeks for them to make contact with the warehouse to straighten it out.

I hope Amazon has or will correct this issue soon as they light is great and at a great price. If Amazon address this issue (and lets me know) I will be more than happy to up my stars to 5 for the actual product.

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F.M. Brown's All - Natural Untreated Willow Wood Chews, 2-Ounce

I bought these for my son's gerbils because they were chewing up their cage: their wheel, igloo, etc. These are quite hard and they don't really chew on them. They've nibbled the ends of 1 stick a bit, but that is all. I think these would be better for a larger animal, perhaps a guinea pig or rabbit. But, I think they're too hard for smaller rodents. I ordered them a softer "log," which they love.

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Kent Marine 00657 Garlic Xtreme, 1-Ounce Bottle

Very strong garlic juice just as described! Got my finicky piranha to FINALLY accept "dead" chunks of fish fillet. Would reccomend! Buying on Amazon was half the price of local stores even AFTER the shipping! Very pleased.

I have a marine aquarium and use this product alone with Selcon each time I feed my fish frozen mysis. It was cause your protein skimmer to stop working for a little while, but I have found that it is worth it.

Helps picky eaters eat and keeps the overall aquarium happy. Read the directions and do not overdose. A little goes a long way!

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I was extremely happy when I found this online. I usually buy this from my local pet store for 2-3 times the price. They were out of stock so I looked here. This works great for new fish and for tangs that are susceptible to ich.

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This stuff STINKS and i dont mean that in a bad way. Its got a potent smell that lasts for a few hours. I have always been a fan of natural treatment. Garlic has been known to help boost immune systems and help rid fish of parasites. I had a fish come down with the glaze over its eye not sure if it was "pop-eye" but within 1 day of soaking the food with 2 drops of this stuff the eye cleared up. Keep in mind it wasnt a severe case but it was no doubt something to be concerned about. I dose the tank once per week and I add it to the frozen food once per week as well. Dont throw away the "protective bottle" or you will have a room filled with garlic odor.

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Smelly but works! Fish were not eating due to being treated for ich and this seemed to perk them back up and make them want the food. Was pretty skeptical, but glad I ordered it to try.

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TOM Aquarium Maintenance Gravel Siphon, Nozzle 18-Inch by 1-Inch Hose, 5-Feet Length

Why oh why do local fish stores not carry these? The pump action to start the siphon is far, far superior to the vacuums that require you to move the entire nozzle, which is inexplicably so popular. This is very easy to start for water changes and far less stressful on the fish, not to mention my sanity. I will never go back to the other kind again.

This thing works perfect. The vac was the perfect length for my 29gallon tank. Just stick it in there and squeeze the pump a few time and your siphon is going. No sucking on hose or getting wet.

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The idea is a great idea. The hose is pretty good quality. The BAD PART is the CHEAP PLASTIC ACCORDION STYLE PUMP. It worked twice. If they were to replace the CHEAP Plastic Accordion with a Rubber Blub for the pump part, this would be great.

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I own the 12 inch and just ordered the 18 inch. The best siphon I've ever owned.

PROS:

Easy

Great for cleaning gravel

Simple to start

drains right into a bucket

easy to store

durable

CONS:

Clogs occasionally (keep up on maintenance)

Siphon somtimes take a little work after a while

Could use a longer hose

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I use this gravel siphon to clean the sand in my 40 G mixed reef tank. I mostly use it to clean up the waste that mexican turbo snails leave behind. The siphon has a pump where the hose is attached to get the whole thing started. I though this was good, but a lot of time the suction would simply not work and I would still have to use my mouth. Also, the siphon has a filter where the siphon is attached to the hose to prevent most of the sand from getting sucked out. Problem with this is that it also prevents the poop and other large waste to get sucked out as well. Eventually this filter gets clogged and has to be cleaned out every 30 seconds or so otherwise you lose suction.

I still rated this 4 stars because when the filter is not clogged the suction is very strong and most of the sand stays in the tank. It is not perfect, but the best siphon I've used.

Perfecto Manufacturing APF67203 Majesty Stand for Aquarium, 20 by 10-Inch, Black

I bought this for my 10 gallon tank, and it fits perfect. This is a very durable unit, and looks great! I am very pleased! The storage on the inside is also helpful.

This fits my 10 gallon aquarium perfectly! It has a front door (which you can't tell from pic) to store food, etc. in. I was surprised though that it has a good size opening on the back of the unit. Mine sits in front of a balcony door so I covered it from the inside with a couple sheets of black poster paper. An easy fix if you need it. Like I said...I love it, it makes the aquarium area look so neat and shows off the fish instead of the dust!

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