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Aqueon LED Aquarium Light Fixture, 30-Inch

Strong and stylish construction. Easy to install. Better than marineland's led because it's bulb can be replaced or upgraded. Daylight feature is nice and bright with just one bulb and the moonglow option is a nice feature, something marineland does not have. Overall, excellent purchase of a aqueon product.

I ordered this along with an extra daylight bulb and a "colormax" bulb.

So far I couldn't be happier. Easy to set up with the extra lights, fits well on the tank, bright as hell. It's hard to make a direct before-and-after comparison because my fluorescent fixture died a while ago and I've been using a single incandescent plant growing bulb while waiting for this to show up. I can say that it's MUCH better than a single 60w plant incandescent bulb, for whatever that testimony is worth.

The moonlight feature is pretty cool. I had been using a blue LED bubble strip as a night-light of sorts, but I'll likely unplug that and use the moonlight function on this light instead. It's much more diffused and less abrasive than what I had.

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What an amazing light for a tank, much brighter than the florescent lights. Little pricey yet, but to me, was worth it. I am using this on a salt water tank.

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Best aquarium light I ever had! Makes my tank stand out and look clear! High intensity light really brings out your fish colors.

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I was setting up a new 29 gallon aquarium for the kids in the living room and I didn't want to go with the traditional light fixture that uses fluorescent tubes since I wanted something more energy efficient and aesthetically pleasing. I started looking at LED light fixtures and found that most of the ones available were still expensive and priced out of my budget. To that end, I was going to purchase the Marineland Single Bright LED Lighting System, but then when I saw Aqueon had a modular LED light fixture. After considerable research, I went with the one from Aqueon for the following reasons:

Pros:

+ Modular design; allows you to expand up to two additional LED strips for a total of three.

+ Cost; Affordable compared to other brands which costs at least 1.5 2x or even more.

+ Sleek, stylish, and clean contemporary design without much weight.

Cons:

"Moon Glow" accent or mode is powered by just two blue LEDs and can't be controlled independently such as a timer as it is operated on a 3-way power switch (Moon Glow, OFF, and Regular LED mode), unless you modify it as some have done.

The illumination and light penetration from the Aqueon LED light fixture is bright, on a 29 gallon tank (30.3" x 12.5" x 18.8"). While I am not using any "live" plants (for now), based on my research, the single LED light fixture is apparently sufficient for those who are planning to have low-light plants. You can always supplement the fixture with additional LED strips thanks to the modular design of the fixture.

Note: I have uploaded several photos on the LED light fixture as it pertains to my setup.

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Como 5pcs Aquarium Tank Ornamental Plastic Floating Sea Fish

Put one in the tank to see how it worked. It stayed at the surface with its dorsal fin sticking out. My Betta checked it out from every possible angle as soon as it was in the water and went back to his favorite spot laughing all the way. That was good I did not think my Betta could have taken a chunk out of it but did not think one would go down well. It says to have some current or moving water. I do and it soon went to the filter which creates a good current and just floated there. The current went just below so it stayed right there at the filter as if glued. All the other four in the bag were repeats other than my Betta took one glance and just shook his head at them. It looked nice to me (not my Betta) and if it floated about the ten gallon tank at all would have been a nice addition. Stuck in one place it has no attraction and would be just one more thing to clean. Had it sank to around mid level of the tank I think I would have been much pleased with its performance.

BeamsWork 12"-16" Single Bright Power LED Aquarium Light Fixture 200

This is for a 5.5 gallon freshwater aquarium. For the money and longevity you can't beat this little light. I bought it to replace an ailing strip light in which I had already replaced a ballast and bulb. The strip light had a bit too much scale build up on it as well. The price of bulb and the cleaning necessary made me want to try something different. Received the light packaged well in it's manufacturers box. Plugged it in and was not displeased with the brightness.

I have an octagon tank so trying to find a replacement lamp for it wasn't easy. This one works great, makes my tank look awesome and love the blue night lights. Gives the tank a moonlit glow and my glow fish look awesome. Fits great on top of my old hood.

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This fixture is not as bright as I expected it to be. I prefer Finnex Ray2 that I purchased recently.

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Bought this for my 5g arrived early looks great thin an bright it does have moonlights which the description doesn't tell you worth the money

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Pros: metal housing, glass guard for the led's, metal legs, switch to have all lights on or just blue moonlights

Cons: non so far

Got this for my planted 5.5gl after my marineland led light went missing (don't ask lol). Just got the light a few hours ago and my first impressions were good. Seems like a fairly high quality build, metal housing with plexiglass guard for the leds. Very bright and makes a nice shimmering effect and at $30 its a bargain!

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Zoo Med Ultra Sun Trichromatic Super Daylight 6500K Fluorescent Bulb T8 15 Watt, 18-Inch

Ordered this light for my 20Gal Xtra-High Freshwater tank, and I'm extremely happy with the quality. It's as bright as a sunny day outside in my tank now, and the live plants I have already seem to be doing better with this.

Highly recommended for anyone who needs a new Aquarium light. Will definitely order again.

Very nice product. I did not use it in an aquarium...I built a "happy light" out of it (for winter blues). Bulbs are made in Germany and seem to emit the UV spectrum as advertised; A UV sensitive bead my child brought home from school indicated this. A similar bulb, bought from a big-box pet store did not emit UV waves, despite the packaging saying it did.

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I don't know about the UV waves but this bulb brings a whole new look to my aquarium. Now it is brighter and all the colors are vibrant. It looks so good that now I have to replace the other bulb to match it.

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Great light for a 10 gal tank with medium to low-light plants. My plants have experienced excellent growth. Don't keep the light on for more than 9 hours or you will see algae. Planted tanks are a balancing act. Find the right amount of light, the right fertilizer, and the right stocking amount, and your tank will glow with green. This light certainly helped me achieve that. Highly recommend this light for a 10 gal tank.

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Received product about 2-3 weeks, shipping was slow than expected. Item as described and very good, brighter than normal bulb which sale at local fish store. I bought 2 extra bulb just in case...noticed it's 2x the original price I bought it for ($8.35).

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Seachem Stability 500ml

I started a new 36 gallon freshwater tank and used SeaChem Stability to kick-start it. Added a few fish immediately (4 danios, 4 cherry barbs) and things went perfectly. Water is balanced, clear, and cleanmy fish are thriving. Definitely helps reduce tank shock. You still need a dechlorinator and the best filter you can afford; I use a Rena Filstar XP2 and am very happy. Avoid overfeeding and use a good quality food (NOT TopFin!!!).

A must-have for tank setup and water changes. I've been using stability for years, and it's one of the best "good bacteria" products out there. Highly recommended! Just be sure to read directions, have a healthy tank to start with and be educated as to how nitrates, nitrites and ammonia levels work in a tank cycle. With good information and a great product like this, you can't go wrong. I also recommend Seachem's Neutral Regulator and a spit of Stress Coat for every water change.

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I have used this product multiple times to start quarantine tanks and hospital tanks (marine tanks, with both fish and coral.) It works; it's worked every time. I've never had my tanks spike ammonia or nitrite when using this product as directed. I'm amazed how many websites & forums claim that no such product exists. Also, the reviewer who says that you have to keep using it is wrong, for so many reasons (the bacteria don't get used up and die, they multiply, just like all bacteria, and also, all of the bacteria that would normally be in your tank if you cycle the traditional way will also still exist in the tank.) I've never used the product beyond 7 days, not even with water changes, and my tanks have never "crashed" when I stopped using this. I would, however, consider stocking the tank lightly, and gradually building up stock.

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This product has worked for me and the people I know who use it. Whether it's for starting a new tank or for use after killing the bacteria bed when medicating a tank. I've seen it cull a nitrite spike and keep new tank syndrome from happening. For larger tanks, a bottle wouldn't last long, but it's definitely worth it. I mean, who wants to wait to start a tank, or who wants to watch their fish die from ammonia or nitrite poisoning. So I would get a 500 mL bottle if you have anything bigger than a 20 or 29 gallon. That way you'll have some to start the tank and some later on, just in case. I've only seen it used for freshwater aquariums.

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I have been using Stability as a backup for quite some time. I think it is good at providing bacteria that help process waste that settles on the bottom. Great compliment to the regular nitrifying bacteria that grow in the ordinary course.

UPDATE: 09/22/2012 Still using Stability every time I do a partial water change and I've never had a problem. I just meaure the correct amount in the cap and give the tank a shot. I really think it helps.

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Jungle TB630W Tank Buddies Fungus Clear, 8-Tablet

We got our first fish -a betta-a couple of weeks ago. When we bought him, there was a tiny black spot on the tip of his tail and, naively, thought it was just part of his natural coloring. Unfortunately, the tiny black spot started spreading. It was fin rot. I read on the internet that frequent water changes were the best treatment, so we changed his water daily but the black kept spreading and his other fins started to look funny, too. After about a week of daily water changes, we purchased this product.

1 tablet is good for 10 gallons. Our tank is only 5 gallons so I broke the tab in half. It broke easily into two equal pieces without any crumbling. I put half into the tank and it fizzed and turned the water a greenish-blue color. The next day, all the black on our betta's tail was completely gone! Three days later, his fins are still not as good as new, but they show obvious signs of healing. He is acting more energetic, eating more, and just doing better all around. I am really amazed at how quickly and how well this product worked and I wish we had used it right away instead of letting him suffer through a week of ineffective water changes.

The box does contain the generic warning that some ingredients have been found to cause cancer in the state of California. I used gloves when breaking the tablet and will be very careful with future water changes.

Today is the third day after use and the water still has a greenish tint. His aquarium has silk plants in various colors and none of them seem to have been dyed. Even though there is an obvious tint, the water is still clear so it doesn't really look dirty or gross.

Overall, I'm extremely pleased with this product and would definitely recommend it to anyone dealing with fin rot.

Our lab uses these tablets to treat a variety of fish illnesses (dropsy, fungus, etc.). They work! This stuff will stain sand if you just drop the tablet into the tank, so I'd suggest dissolving it in a bucket or beaker before adding it to the treatment tank.

Fish in question: Brachyhypopomus gauderio (scaleless, similar to black ghost and other knife fish)

Tankmates: Only others of same species

Substrate: Sand, stained by tablets

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I'm not sure that this product is still being produced, which is a total shame. I have had two goldfish come down with dropsy at two separate times, and each time I used this medication to CURE THEM. Yes, they are STILL ALIVE even after they both had extremely bloated, pine-coned bodies. I really thought they would not make it, but with the help of this medication (as well as some other special attention), they both were able to pull through. I recently purchased four of these packages each contain 8 tabs (1 tab per 10 gallons) in case they go out of stock. I highly recommend this product.

Keep in mind that it does turn the water a cool (or sickly, depending on who you ask) blue/green color, so its best to take out any decor you may have.

Also, check out this guide on how to cure dropsy from goldfish..

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I'd bought Jungle Tank Buddies: Fungus Clear, a couple of months ago "just in case". These things are difficult to find in PetSmart and PetCo, so I decided to buy it from Amazon and stock it.

Just Wednesday, I saw that my large Red Cap Oranda was getting red streaks in his veil finds and he had fin rot. He also had red spots on his body. One of the baby Lionchus had died and had contaminated the water. He was hidden behind one of the large sponge filters. My other goldies in the same 110 gallon fish tank were fine.

I changed 30% of the water and, since this is a big tank and they require that you mix the tablets in a separate bucket before adding to the tank when used in larger tanks, I poured the pre-mixed solution and very blue water in.

The first day, "Spartacus", the red cap oranda, went from floating at the top {head first} to swimming around and even eating a little. The second day was the worst. I thought I'd lost him. He was really sick and was upside at the bottom of the tank, and he didn't eat. The third day, he was on the mend. He was at least upright but still at the bottom of the tank although he did take some food.

Throughout these days, I had noticed that the red streaks were disappearing and today, the fourth day, I'll be doing a 30% water change and Spartacus is A-OKAY! Fungus Clear from Jungle Tank Buddies has saved my fish from almost certain death. I recommend everyone who has goldies to keep these tablets in stock. They will save your fish.

*** UPDATE 04/25/2013 *** ~ Spartacus is 100% back! He's eating and swimming and back to his old self begging for food whenever I pass the tank. No more streaks. Fins are on the mend. And he's happily swimming along. I did have to use a second doze just to be sure. Now I have put a carbon filter in my Rena XP3 filter to remove the medicine together with weekly water changes. These tablets really work and today I'm going to purchase more for "just in case". Thank you Jungle Tank Buddies!

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Bought this product to clear up a minor case of fungus on my big goldfish. The small patch cleared up quite readily. Be warned, the product will change the color of the water. We thought the change looked rather cool. Wonder what the fish thought?

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Marina Style Deluxe Aquarium Kit

Marina Style 20 Deluxe Glass Aquarium Kit - 20 Gallons

We bought this as a first aquarium for our household. All of the parts included have worked great, and the instruction book has been really helpful, from the set-up to the adding of fish. The bottle of starter is only enough to treat the aquarium once though, so you might want to order a second bottle (the stuff that adds the beneficial bacteria) for water changes.

There is no heater included either, so if you want to do anything other than goldfish you'll need to buy one. They aren't very expensive, so it's not a big deal, but I wish I had realized that before.

Like other reviewers have stated my tank arrive completely shattered. One entire side of the tank glass was in tiny pieces. As others said the box was packed in a box much bigger and just a tiny bit of brown paper so I suspect it has rattled around quite a bit. When the package arrived I immediately requested a replacement online. This was a very easy process and took just a few minutes. The next day UPS arrived with a new tank and picked up the broken one (I am a Prime customer so I don't know if this is the case with non-prime members). Though this tank was packaged the exact same way it was completely intact. It was a bit frustrating to have to change the tanks out but it only set me back one day and about 5 minutes so I can't complain too much.

I really like the tank. I completely admit I know very little about fish tanks or fish in general. We have my daughter's 2 goldfish living in the tank (they were in a 3 gallon tank previously so they got quite an upgrade to 20 gallons) and do very little other than feeding and changing water. The filter seems to work fine for us, keeping the water nice and clean. We used the bacterial agent that came with the tank and have purchased more as it does seem to help keep the water clear. The instruction guide was nice to have because I knew nothing about fish and would have just set up the tank and thrown the fish in. Hopefully I have limited their suffering by learning a bit more about their care from this guide.

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The packaging on this item was horrible. It was shipped with absolutely no protection, not even packing paper. That's right ... just a glass aquarium (or what was left of it), with all the accessories thrown inside, in a box. No wonder it arrived shattered. I understand there is a risk when ordering breakable items online, but this was just careless. It was also dangerous to my children, who (excited about their new fish pet) were opening the package with me, until tiny glass shards started raining down and I had to shoo them away. This experience was a great reminder that some things are best purchased locally.

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I didn't rate this at 5 Stars because the box was really beat up that the actual aquarium was in. My aquarium didn't arrive shattered. I have it up and running right now and am really love it. The motor on the filter is super quiet and I had to look to see if it was even working. I love that there is a protective coating on the switch to turn the light on. The only thing I didn't like was that the aquarium glasses are not perfectly put together. I was scared about this until I looked online and saw that there is some shifting after the pieces of glass are glued together. I will update this if I have anything else to say. I have yet to add my plants, fish and shrimp. I am doing a bit of fishless cycling but the book says that I don't have to because it comes with beneficial bacteria. The book that it comes with is AMAZINGLY BENEFICIAL! This is a perfect starter aquarium because it comes with everything! I was worried about it arriving shattered and ordering online and it arrived fine. Will update with some pics after I get it all set up.

Update: Returning the product and don't recommend purchasing it. The lightbulb smells like it's burning the plastic. The filter doesn't do a great job because my aquarium is still cloudy from when I put the substrate in and it's now day 4. It seems that the non-perfect walls that I talked before shifted somewhat. I immediately emptied it because I thought it was going to start leaking. I'm returning it and I don't even know if it will make it back to Amazon in one piece since the packaging is horrible. I'm very unhappy with this product and don't advise others to make the same mistake of purchasing it. From pictures it looks great and it really does have the ability to be great. Packaging and cheap quality products are what make it junk.

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This tank was the best deal ever. got it quick and my fish love it. love the hood configuration as well as the filter. it is so quiet.

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Coralife 05492 Actinic Straight Pin Compact Fluorescent Lamp, 36-Watt

If you don't have to go to the big box store why do you.....I can buy 2 for the price of one and ships directly to my house

I have ordered this actinic light two times now and it has always been a great product! I won't hesitate to order this again!

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Purchased with Daylight as the local stores are so expensive... they seem to be fine and operate at optimal output.

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Decent lighting for the coral tank, and the bulb lasts a decent amount of time, but slowly planning a move to LEDs anyway.

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Just like the one sold in stores...way cheaper than what you'd end up paying in a store. Satisfied with purchase.

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Marineland Motor For Eclipse 1

Excelent product, works great and easy to clean. Only con is that the motor has to by almost entirely horizontal in order for the motor to start absorbing the water. (It should work imediatly in a vertical position upon pluging it into an outlet but doesn't.)

Python No Spill Fish Tank Flow Switch

How great to have the syphon for 14 years and still be able to get parts cheap that much after my original purchase date. Works great!

Have a python hose i had for years needed to replace because it started to leak. saw this replacement part. it worked like new.

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Cheap brittle plastic makes these components very fragile so as long as you're careful not to drop them on hard surfaces or apply to much pressure to the joints, you'll be fine.

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The unit would not shut off water completely when in closed position. It is totally useless. I may either try to put in a washer to totally seal the valve, or purchase another one hoping the first one is defective.

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When I first bought my python water changer I was very happy with it. But after the second fitting in the sink attachment broke it got expensive. I looked up this problem and only wish I had read the other reviews more carefully. It's fragile and so on the second replacement I always kept a loop of hose on the sink to ease the strain on the weak part. Still it broke. You have to buy the whole faucet unit each time so 90% of the good parts are trashed in the end with the essential piece. Currently I am working on making a homemade version from instructions on the net. All told it's a decent concept with one piece turning it into a disposable, expensive and wasteful product.

I have also noticed that two other companies are using similar units in their products. So use caution.

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Reptology® Turtle Topper® Above-Tank Basking Platform & Dock

Penn Plax Decorative Turtle Topper/Basking Platform

I have my two red ear sliders in a 55 gallon tank, theryre about 4 to 5 inches across. I can fill the tank for maximum swimming space and they can go up to the "penthouse" for a nap via the ramp, stay dry with all the proper lighting and plenty of space for both of them to bask. The underneath underwater bench is where they sleep and rest during the night. They are secure and extremely happy little guys. We found them wandering around our back porch when they were no bigger then quarters. Today they live in the lap of luxury with their own penthouse.

I highly recommend this topper to anyone with a tank. The suction cups on either side secure to most any size tank..I love this product and am so happy someone put it on the market! It beats those suction docks big time and the turtles stay completely dry, very important!

Before I got this basking platform I tried using floating docks for my turtles basking area. Those docks would never last long and as the turtle grew they were never large enough. After a couple of months my turtle would either tear them apart or they would just fall apart. After spending more than $50 on floating docks I decided it was time for a change. I considered building my own basking platform but just couldn't make the time to do it. Finally I came across the Turtle Topper. I was a little skeptical looking at it but figured it was worth a shot. It is the best decision I have made for my turtle. It fits perfectly on my 60 gallon tank and my turtle loves it. When he isn't basking in the top part he is usually lounging on the underwater platform. By having this unit instead of a floating dock I can have the tank filled almost to the top. With the water level being higher there is less strain on the filter and with not having to worry about a floating dock that falls apart the water stays cleaner longer due to the filter not clogging up. The two clamp spots on the Turtle Topper are perfect for having a UV lamp and a heat lamp. Overall the Turtle Topper was the best investment I have made for my turtle and he has been healthier and happier since I installed this item.

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I have a 8" RES and he can get up into the turtle topper. It may be plastic, but it isn't flimsy. It obviously looks like plastic though. Kind of like a toy. It works great, which is all that matters to me. I especially like the area on the top for the clamp lamps. It fits up to a 55 gallon tank. Hopefully they soon come out with a bigger one for bigger tanks too. :)

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This thing is a must-have if you have an aquatic turtle in an aquarium. Before this came along, I had to keep purchasing cheaply-made suction cup docks. They would last a couple of months before they started to fall apart, and shortly after that they just became useless. The first thing I noticed about the Turtle Topper was how sturdy it feels. It is definitely built to last, so much so that unless I decide to slam it on the floor one day I think it may last forever.

It seemed too good be true when I saw the Turtle Topper, but it really completes my aquarium. I used to have to keep the water level lower to allow basking room for my turtle. Now I can fill it much higher, and the water splashing from the filter is almost inaudible. I can clamp a UV lamp on one side and a heat lamp on the other. Inside is nice and roomy, and I keep a water dish in there and my turtle still has plenty of room to move around. She can bask in the heat up top, or use the underwater dock, and she loves both.

I have one very minor issue. When you have two lamps clamped, you can't open the door on top. Sure, you can take the clamps off, but having to re-set up the lights the exact way you want after makes it not worth it. A door on the side would have been nice, but I really don't have a problem just taking the top off.

All in all, I absolutely love the Turtle Topper, and at around fifty bucks you really can't go wrong. Great price for an amazing product, I can't recommend it enough. Thank you Reptology!

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Turtles love to bask and swim! This lets them do both.

We have six species of aquatic turtles, and they all love the Turtle Topper. Because the basking platform is above the tank, we can keep our 30-gallon tank nearly full, and that means the water is deeper and stays cleaner longer! Our big 9-inch Red Ear Slider can get up just fine, as can our little 4-inch Mississippi Map turtle.

Benefits include:

1. the filters run under the platform, so they don't splash the walls, or the lights, etc.

2. the turtles leave the water completely, so they can really dry off. It's good for their skin/shells.

3. there's room for multiple turtles on the platform (though bullies might not let anyone join them).

4. The platform looks great and sits above the water, so the water can be deeper. Turtles like swimming in deep water, and they eat better when the food floats above their heads.

We've had turtles for twenty years, and they've never been happier!

One tip: because the water is deeper, sometimes the turtles splash when they re-enter the water. It's still not as bad as the splashing from the filters used to be, but we just made a clear plastic "splash guard" from a thin sheet of plastic and the problem was solved.

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Aquatic Life 72-Watt Light Aquarium Light, 48-Inch, White/Blue/Purple

First off, I should note that the unit I received from Amazon was broken. Both the internal and external packing looked fine, but when unboxed the light, three of the LED "sockets" on one of the ends were broken off the entire plastic housing for the LED was cracked off the base plate. The LEDs in question still worked, they were just pointed askew.

Secondly, I picked up this unit in hopes that I might have found a replacement for my Finnex Ray2 Aquarium Day/Actinic LED Light, 48-Inch which had a bad habit of shocking me. Unfortunately, this unit produced far less light than the Finnex. If you'll notice, this unit only has 72 LEDs and as far as I could tell, they weren't the high-output LEDs either (the Finnex has around 380 HO LEDs). The color blend it produced was nice, but simply wasn't strong enough. On the plus side, where the Finnex's light is pretty concentrated, the lens domes on the Aquatic Life unit did allow for full coverage of my 12" wide tank (ie: light hit everywhere). Also, while I'm not sure what exactly caused the LEDs to break on my unit, the aluminum housing felt like a tank. The glass shield did feel a bit flimsy like glass you'd fine in a picture frame. It was also a bit loose fitting and rattled when moving the unit around.

All-in-all, I'd call the unit "ok" it'd probably do well enough in a fish-only tank with additional spot lighting. However, I don't believe it puts out enough light to sustain coral growth.

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