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CREE LED 72 watt DIMMABLE Reef Aquarium light Model XPG R5/XPE = 250MH

This is a well made light that has been working in my aquarium for 2 months. It is strong enough that I can see bubbles of O2 float up from my desired algae (from photosynthesis) I have not gotten any photosynthetic corals yet but I expect good results. Also the light comes well packaged and quickly.

Tank description

10 gal saltwater

12lbs live rock

3-4 inch sand bed with 10lbs of live sand mixed with 20lbs of play sand

leather coral

just added cleanup crew (sails, emerald/hermit crabs, peppermint shrimp)

about to add midas blenny and photosynthetic corals

Update: added frogspawn, torch and plate corals all doing very well, I also have a maxima clam who is also doing very well. this is a very good light. do not be afraid to put a strong light on your tank due to algae growth algae can only grow to the point of absorbing all the nitrates if you maintain the tank well and have a strong cleaning crew algae will not be a problem

I purchased this for a 24 gallon jbj nano cube. I didnt want something that would break the bank but I also wanted a fixture that was dimmable and this one fit the bill.

Well my first fixture had 2 led's that were off in color so after contacting the seller they sent me a return label and I was able to return it and a little while longer I received my replacement.

All the led's were good to go in the replacement but the case was a little bit different than my first fixture. The first fixture had nice rounded edges and looked like it was pretty well put together.

The replacement didnt look like it was put together as nicely but hey at least it was going to get the job done. The whole process of returning the old fixture and getting the new one took about 2 months so that stunk. Overall I'm happy with the led fixture. I've owned the tao tronics or however you say it and those were nice too. If I had the choice of going with this fixture again or saving up and getting something better, I would probably save up and go with something better. I do feel like you get what you pay for in this hobby. Although you may not need to spend $600 on led's that will get the job done, I would have gone with something a little higher end such as AI SOL's or something comparable. Anywho I hope you find this somewhat helpful.

Thanks!

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Ok but i just don't like the way it look for my tank, For the LED they were cree so that great LED

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Microbe-Lift TheraP Pathogen Controller

I have been using TheraP for around 2 years after discovering it in smaller bottles at a local fish store (with a 75 gallon aquarium, I needed larger bottles and found the 16 oz size online). I use it in conjunction with another great product Special Blend. TheraP does reduce disease outbreaks helping to boost fish immunity. The Microbe-Lift products I use are all CHEMICAL free and 100% safe for my fish when used as directed. You will notice an odor right out of the bottle, but that goes away very quickly once you add it to your aquarium.

I have tried most Microbe-Lift products available for freshwater this is one of the must haves. Since I really liked TheraP and Special blend, I looked up the company online and found other great products they make (check their web site). Most of their products are available through various web sites.

Another plus, is the great customer service this company has. If you have a question about a product, you will get an answer from the company. I am always treated with great respect by their associates.

It is nice to see that both Special Blend and TheraP are available here at Amazon. I have added a bottle to my orders on occasion to bring me to the Free Shipping option (for other products or books I was ordering).

This product is definitely worth it to me. It helps keep the water and my fish healthy for longer time periods than without the product. I can definitely extend the time between filter cleanings.

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I use this to put good bacteria into my tank and to avoid water changes. It dissolves harmful bacteria and creates the good kind.

(I let my water sit a few days which takes out the chlorine the natural way before adding it to the tank.) It also seems to be good for the fish and make them happy. Even yellow tubing will turn clear and the water clears up as well. After trying every chemical on the market that instantly killed my fish, this one is a life saver. You can go 4-5 months without water changes with a good filter and this stuff and just adding new water in as it evaporates. So far so good, and it's natural. (Yes it smells like sulfur but your tank doesn't and it will take the fish odor out of the tank.)

From the company's site:

Chemical free

Increases resistance to pathogens and parasites

Establishes and maintains symbiotic microbial populations

Biologically supports a healthy aquarium eco-system which results in a beneficial breeding environment

Stimulates fish's immune system

Promotes fish growth

Improves dissolved oxygen levels

Aids respiration and gas exchange

Oxidizes both ammonia and nitrites. Also reduces nitrates

Beneficial when overpopulation exists

Reduces environmental stress

Digests fish waste

Seeds and helps maintain biological filters

Compatible with most aquarium flora and fauna

Effective over a wide range of pH conditions

Will not significantly alter the mineral balance of the aquarium water

Eliminates noxious odors

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EasyPro EPS50 Pond Salt 50-Pound Pail

The price was right and I have used Easy Pro products before and they have always performed well. The tub is the best way to buy salt, easy to dispense with a small cup.

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Hagen Laguna UV Sterilizer/Clarifier 28-Watt, Ponds up to 2000-Gallon

I'm sorry for being the first bad apple here but this is what I found. The two reviews above mine are for a 55 gallon tank and for a 750 gallon pond. (10x10x1) This sterilizer is overkill for the 55 gallon tank so I can understand the clarity of the water and should also be ok for the 750 gallon pond since it's rated for up to 2000 gallons.

My pond is exactly 1100 gallons and gets full sun for a good part of the day. I have this sterilizer hooked up to a mag pump and have adjusted the output through the sterilizer as reccommended but I still get pea soup water and I run it all day. What bugs me is that this unit replaced my old worn out Laguna Model PT1675 which always gave me crystal clear water for several summers and only had a 25 watt bulb, which I replaced every year or two, compared to this new model which has a 28 watt bulb. I never changed or rearranged a thing since both units use the same identical connectors so it just fit in the same place as the old one.

I didn't trust that little green light that tells you the lamp is working either so when it was pitch black outside you can see a faint glow through one of the connectors so I can tell the lamp is lit. I can't figure why this unit does so poorly since the water flow through the unit is the same as what it was in the old.

I'm wondering if the bulb is a true 28 watt and not somehow working much lower. If anyone figures this out let me know but I wish I bought another PT1675.

BTW, be careful when removing the unit for cleaning since the directions that tell you to turn the one fitting is backwards. The arrow should point the other direction which was confirmed by Laguna.

I have work hard to keep a clear pond but it kept going green on me. Now I have a clear (no Green water) pond and the plants are growing unlike when I tried chemicals. Best money spent.

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If you have ever had a pond and had it green in the summer this is the answer for you. My pond stays clear all summer.

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bought this unit about a month ago.I have a 1500 gal. pond that was pea green with algae.ran unit 5 days continous.now i can see bottom of pond. wonder if UVA kills beneficial bacteria that converts fish waste to nitrogen? time will tell if unit holds up.one thing to considerall the dead algae stops up the filter and must be cleaned daily. i now run my pump and uv 16 hrs a day.and clean filter media each week.

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i had spent a whole season putting chemicals in with little results, my pond is in the sun a lot of the day. tried this product with high hopes and was not disappointed, it took about 3 weeks to start showing results but is looking much better. my pond is 1000 gallons

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Sunken Cruise Ship Aquarium Ornament

I am a Titanic person. I have loved the Titanic WAY before the movie in 97. Anyway. I found this on here and knew I had to have it for my tank. I am very happy with the quality and detail.

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All Glass Aquarium AAG65101 Part Starter Fs-4, 2pk

So I needed a new condenser/starter. This did the trick and was less than 5 dollars. Sometimes you get lucky. With this product I avoided purchasing a whole new aquarium light.

I have a double bulb 48" All Glass aquarium light. When the lights quit turning on I Googled the light and thought that what I needed was these new STARTERS. After they arrived I open up the light fixture and found a BALLAST but no starters.

I should have open the fixture before I ordered the item. A word to the wise.

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Marineland Diamond Blend Activated Carbon/Ammonia Neutralizing Crystals

Marineland PA0392 Diamond Blend Activated Carbon/Ammonia Neutralizing Crystals, 50-Ounce, 1417-Gram

Pros:

With following the rule of 30g to 30gal(min) this stuff works wonders, I had and was using HBH and it's carbon

if excellent no lie but its Ammonia Neutralizing blend really was a waste. You may pay a tad more for this but

that 3 bucks is worth every extra penny, plus EntirelyPets has it cheaper then the pet stores. Don't get me wrong

you still smell a tad of fishy/turtle water but you gotta stick you nose in the water.

-No smell compared to all other blends

anyone with turtles will know that nasty smell this is you answer)

-Lasts over a month *I change every month for best results*

-Less dust then all others so you barely have to rinse it

-If you water smells put this in a bag run you filter 24hr and your water will be crystal and smell free

-Not saying you wanta but when you change the media smell the water then the media and you be like WOW

this blend locks in a lot a smell and the only smell is off the media.

Cons:

-The picture is a tad wrong just like burger king their menu looks better then the food but the split on carbon to

Ammonia blend is like 5 parts Ammonia to 3 parts carbon, but still works just stating any negative which isn't because

its Marineland. Only other negative I bought two of these and one the lids were brittle and upon deliver it broke but

box was taped up very good and I saved all it and still works*I know this isn't ship review but those are the only

two negatives I have to say so buy some!!*

I use this media for my Emperor Power Filter system as a additional filter. It really help to dissolved organic waste and odors also removes toxic ammonia and chloramines.

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I bought this in the hopes it would help keep our 40 gallon tank clearer than it has been as of late. But, to no avail. I have 4 large angelfish and a few bottom feeders but nothing seems to help this tank. I'm about ready to give up on the tank to be honest. However, I do have another snail infestation so I'm sure that is contributing to the problem as well. However, this does keep it a clear lime green so that is definitely an improvement over the slime. I'm getting ready to take it down again in the hopes that this will help. I do recommend this, but just be aware that it won't solve all your problems.

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I use diamond blend on both my tanks and it keeps them CRYSTAL CLEAR. I do add a little extra Black Diamond Premium Activated Carbon 10 oz. (283g)to get a better 50/50 ratio and it does the job. IMO it's better and cheaper than buying the pre-made filter inserts.

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It's a good blend but you still need to buy just carbon. I have 100 gallon tank that I mix some of this in with straight carbon.

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Zoo Med Floating Betta Log

My little crowntail Jack has been in love with his Betta Log "house" for 5 months now. It fit perfectly in the corner of his 5 gallon tank. It was his FAVORITE place to hang out! Just a few days ago I noticed he had torn a hole in his fin. Immediately I went to do the nylon test on all his little toys, plants, and hideaways. (This involves dragging a pair of nylons over the items. Anything it snags on can also tear a betta fin. All his toys pass this test before I put them in) His log snagged all over the place, horribly! I have no doubt it is what tore his fin.

It looks like after a few months, his log started to wear away. I noticed color loss to reveal the grey beneath, and didn't worry too much. I just washed his toy and stuck it back in. I wish I had checked with nylon again! Make sure to check and make sure there are no sharp edges every few weeks. Unfortunately I had no luck sanding down the sharp spots.

Jack loved his toy while it lasted, and I would recommend it to other betta users. HOWEVER, make sure it isn't sharp so your little fishy friend doesn't get any injuries.

My blue super delta tail Ramses is a tail biter. I have been trying to pinpoint the cause of his tailbiting. I recently bought the floating betta log with hopes that it was boredom that was causing my baby to bite his fins (it was not). I have to admit it took Ramses awhile to figure out that his log is for his amusement and to give him a place to feel safe and secure. He loves to swim through his log. Bettas love to swim through things. I recently caught him resting in his log with part of his caudal fin sticking out which was too cute. I should note that I have Ramses in a large Kritter Keeper which is approximately 3 gallons, perfect for his floating log. To keep it from moving all over the place, his log is wedged between some fake plants which he has easy access to swim in and out of. I have heard that the paint chips off the log after awhile so I am going to watch mine very carefully and suggest to people to do the same to be safe than sorry. Overall I think it was well worth the money I spent on my boy Ramses.

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This is great for Bettas. All mine love the log and enjoy swimming in it and resting in it. The only bad thing about the log is that it chips off easily. I've had mine since June and it's already had it's share of wear and tare. It's a great product though, one that I'd recommend, but for the price and how badly it lasts, not something for the long haul.

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After eyeing this item on Amazon for a couple months, I was pleasantly surprised to find it available at my local Petsmart! Hooray!

I have my betta fish in a Marineland Eclipse 2.5 gallon tank. I only had a small plant (with a couple leaves) in there for a decoration, but realized the gentle current of the pump was still too strong for my betta. So, I was on the hunt for tank decorations. Because this tank is longer vertically than horizontally, there isn't alot of surface area of water at the top.

However, the betta log still has just enough space to float around. A little cramped, but still OK. So, you should only buy this betta log if you have a horizontal tank or a 2.5 gallon or larger tank. Definitely check the measurements of the betta log and the opening of your tank to see if you can squeeze it in passively into the tank. If it is too cramped, I'm afraid that the log could drift and pin the betta against the wall of the tank!

My betta loves it this product. He isn't always hanging out inside, but he enjoys being in there sometimes. The log is also helpful because it significantly slows the water current from the pump, allowing my fish to hover more easily at the top without being hassled.

Check out the photo I took!

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THIS IS PERFECT FOR THE BETTA I HAVE IN A 5 GALLON AQUARIUM. HE SWIMS THROUGH IT ALL OF THE TIME. HOWEVER, I DO THINK IT WOULD BE TOO LARGE FOR ANY SMALLER TANKS.

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Tetra Whisper In-Tank Filter

I own 7 pet turtles. I have two red-eared sliders, four mud turtles and one map turtle. I use the Whisper 40i filters in all my turtle tanks. After trying several different types of filters (ie Zoo Med 501 and Reptofilter) for my turtle tanks, I have found that these work the best and are the easiest to use.

First of all, they do keep the water clean as long as you change the filter media regularly. How often it needs to be changed depends on the type of animal, or in my case turtle, that you own. It also depends on the amount of water in your habitat and other factors. The replacement media is fast to change and more inexpensive than the replacements for other turtle filters I've used.

The filter can be either hung on the side of the tank or completely suction cupped to the side. For functionality, I have found that tanks with shallow water do better with the filter sitting on the bottom of the tank and attached to the wall. Also, pets that are more likely to knock the filter down should have it attached to the wall instead of hung. When it falls in the water, the tank can become very dirty within a matter of hours. My sliders kept knocking one in the water and now the motor does not seem to work as well as it once did.

Make sure that your tank will have at least 4 inches of water in it or this filter will not work for you.

Overall, a solid product!

i had this filter for a grand total of a week before installing a new one, i would have taken it back to the store the same day if i had another option for a filter, however i went ahead and purchased the TOM Aquarium Mini Internal Filter 45gph adjustable flow online (which is working perfectly by the way) and waited for delivery. so why is this filter so horrible?

1) the noise is unbearable, this tiny filter for a 3 gallon tank is louder than another filter i have for a 75 gallon tank! unbelievable

2) its made of cheap plastic parts, ( the "lid" broke off during assembly)

the ONLY good thing about this filter is the fact that it is gentle the current is very weak, suitable for my delicate finned male betta.

as for as how it does with actual filtration, for the week i had it, it kept the water clear and well circulated; as far as any long term use i wouldn't know about but honestly in my opinion i wouldn't be surprised if this thing didn't last more than a month, its that flimsy.

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I have two African dwarf frogs and was missing a frog one night.

I could not find her. I finally found her in the filter.

I have now learned through reading other web sites; it's best to put pantyhose or cheesecloth over a part of the filter, (use common sense on watching how it does filter so the filter will still do it's job) to protect your frog from becoming stuck.

My girl was saved.

The filter does work, just be careful and aware if missing an aquarium baby.

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I first bought this filter for my 1.5 gallon tank that has a betta fish in it. It was the perfect size for the tank. It did a really good job at keeping the water in the tank clear. At about 8 months after I bought it, the water would only trickle out of the filter. I tried taking it apart, cleaning the filter out, putting it back together (as sometimes gunk builds up in my other filter that slows the amount of workload it can handle). No change. I originally planned to buy a different brand of filter, but I couldn't beat this price and still had some filter cartridges left over. I saw that other people have said that they have bought more than one with better luck. So, I decided to take the risk. I was curious to see what the problem was, so i tried substituting certain parts of the filter with the old one. The problem was definitely the little motor. For some reason it didn't push air through the filter as much as it did in the beginning.

Either way, I do like the filter and I hope this one holds out. Its perfect for a betta fish's tankand I like the price.

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Wrote that review on January 7, 2011 and it is now February 10, 2011 and the filter is no longer working the way it should. The water only trickles out of the filter, making it unable to do its job. I'm sick of having to deal with this.. I would just like my filter to work like it said it would!!! Don't buy this filter unless you want to replace it a month later....(This is the second one I have purchased with the same result.)

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Had to buy 2 of these within 2 years, they don't hold up long enough for the price you have to pay, motor quit, it should last longer than what it does.

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Como 3 Pcs Non-return Plastic Air Pump Check Valves Clear for Aquarium

this product is priced cheaply so its a great find. it does exactly what it was designed to do. my power went out and none of the water went into my air pump

I bought these for a windowfarm.org garden. They work very well though it takes slight pressure to flow through this.

So far so good though. No leaks in my vertical garden. Very happy.

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Only one of the three valves I received works well, another is totally jammed and won't let air pass, and the third has poor airflow.

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Received on time, very good product. working great. Will buy more for my friends. make sure it will fit into the tubings.

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Placed two (in case one were to fail) inline on my air pump and works great. Seems a little expensive but....

Coralife Energy Savers ACL54210 50/50 Mini Compact Bulb, 20w

Cora life is one of the markets leading manufacturers of premium aquarium products
This bulb enhances freshwater and saltwater aquariums
It has a high-intensity output with low operating temperature
Coralife is one of the market?s leading manufacturers of premium aquarium products
Coralife is one of the market?s leading manufacturers of premium aquarium products.
This bulb enhances freshwater and saltwater aquariums.

I have been using two of these for my 10 gallon reef tank for a couple months. Corals look great, macro algeas are growing fast. Best of all, I didn't even have to buy expensive fixtures for them. Fit right into a standard light bulb socket.

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I have a Nano-tank with just fish and live rock and this light works great for my tank. Has a great life span approx 8 months. I use two for my 10g tank and lights every corner, except of cources my caves and such. Does evaporate about half a gallon of water a week though from the heat it produces.

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Re: the review above. The blue color you were unhappy with is called actinic. It's meant to simulate the light at depth on a coral reef. These bulbs weren't intended for freshwater aquariums--saltwater fish do just fine with the blue light, and these bulbs are a relatively inexpensive way to get good reef lighting for a small tank.

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While the bulb is awesome(Im currently using it on 6 different tanks),this company is something else entirely. I placed an order with them on a Saturday,with it saying there were plenty in stock,and after waiting untill Wednesday of the following week with no ship date(I expidited my order),I began to wonder if they were ever going to send it out. It turns out they never had it in stock and had to order it......without ever even bothering to let me know about it. Apparently they think waiting over a full business week for an order to just ship out(they told me,after calling them,it wouldn't ship till the following week...!!),never mind how long it will take to actually receive it, is an ok thing to do to a customer.

They obviously lie about their stock to get you to order from them instead of a more reputable seller on here,so my advice is to avoid Ozbo if you actually want your product in a timely fashion without being lied to.

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I purchased for my ten gallon saltwater tank with and incandescent hood. The bulbs fit perfect and the light is great. What an easy way to get 40 watts of lighting. Now I am looking forward to see how coral will do under these lights. As far as growing fresh water plants in a ten gallon tank, and using an incandescent hood, go to Walmart and buy some 10W full spectrum mini compacts for less than 6 bucks each.

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