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AquaTop Nano Aquarium Digital Heater with LED D1HT 50W

I got this heater because I bought one at petsmart and it was HORRIBLE! This was the cheapest one online and I am actually surprised by how well it works. My turtle seems much happier now. The only thing that I think is wrong with it are the instructions. They come printed on the box and are not very specific so I had a hard time figuring out how to operate it. Overall, it's an awesome product!

An excellent looking and performing heater. Good features and is doing a really good job controlling the temperature. Worth the money, assuming it lasts. It's been performing admirably for a month already.

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I bought this heater to replace a Fluval E series that was no longer holding a stable temperature. The temperature is much easier to set than the Fluval with only one button to press. The adjustment lever on the Fluval would stick making it hard to set. This is by far easier to adjust than any heater I've owned. The current temperature display is also easy to read from across the room. You can place the heater in any position because of the external sensor. The temperature fluctuates only within one degree F of the setting and I verified the current temperature display is accurate with a separate thermometer.

The heater arrived with one of the suction cups slightly deformed so that it wouldn't stick to the glass. I contacted the manufacturer and they responded within a day. I received a set of replacement suction cups about a week later free of charge. I highly recommend this product based on the quality of the product and customer service. I've been keeping aquariums for years and I know through experience that a quality heater is important, a malfunction can easily crash your tank.

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We got this heater for our 10 gallon tank. We live in a warm climate where we don't always need to turn the heat on at night for ourselves, but do need to make sure that the fish tanks are still kept at the right temp. As I said this is being used in our 10 gallon tank. It's just short enough not to hit the bottom and I really like how the heater tells you the temp of the water. It's also really easy to operate and adjust the temp. if needed. It seems much better than our old heater. It was wicked easy to set up and has been in the tank for about a month now.

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I got this heater for 5 gallon aquarium for my betta fish... My fishie was frustrated, started flaring (by its nature its a fighting fish and has territory issues lol) by the red light of the heater. I found a way to overcome this.. I had to arrange the heater so that the reflection of the red light doesnt fall on the glass of aquarium. Now my fishie really loves this one! It keeps circling happily around the heater when I turn it on. The glass material of heater was easy to clean however the plastic part gets slimy and needed more cleaning... I wouldnt mind that as my fishie really loves it!

Hydor MULTI-LIGHT LED for Small Aquariums Green On/Off Switch UL

Upon ordering this item, I was excited to see how well this light would perform! However...when I received it and pulled it out of the box, I was very disappointed!

Pros:

-Flexible & compact

-Has an on & off switch

Cons:

-Plastic type screw attachment to secure to tank edge is cheaply made

-It will not fit most small tank edges for which it is made for (I hung it over a cabinet handle above my tank)

-Only shines 4 small led lights in one area

-Item was not packed in packaging...it was loose in the box (poor shipment)

My suggestion to avid aquarium hobbyists...find a better lighting product for your small or sick tanks! Made in CHINA!

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Jardin Plastic Air Pump 10-Piece Check Valves for Fish Tank, Blue

These check valves do what they are supposed to do, prevent back siphoning. They also seem to remain clear over time, unlike the more common and more expensive type which seem to "clog up" and restrict the air flow somewhat as they age. Some of them have untrimmed thin bits of plastic at the nibs, but it doesn't affect their function so it's of no importance to me.

My order arrived on time and included a coupon for more items that expired one week ago :-)

These blue vlaves are just over an inch long and one side clearly has the work "OUT" on it.

This is my first time using a product like this. I tried to look thru it and it appeared like a dark gray rubbery shield is inside the unit. I blew into the air IN side and air passes, and you can hear a flexible manifold flap open. I definitely feel this adds some resistance to the air flow though. I tried my hardest to blow into the OUT side and nothing at all came out, so I expect this will work.

I also purchased Como Aquarium Y Shaped Clear Plastic Airline Air Tubing Connectors 10 Pcs from the same seller, to cut down and share the flow from my powerful air pump. Hydrofarm AAPA15L 6-Watt 15-LPM Active Aqua Air Pump with 4 Outlets because some reviewers said you can split the air.

With the use of these Valves, I my not be able to use the Y connectors, if there is any reduction to the force of the air. Hopefully this will not harm my pump. I am new to all of this and will report if I actually have any problems, but everything looks good and since there were no reviews yet, I wanted to report what I see for other newbies who were wondering.

I am not aware if there are other manufacturers or these or how the quality compares.

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Current Usa ACU01137 Nova Extreme 2-Lamp T5HO Saltwater Fixture, 30-Inch, Black

This is my first review ever, as this is the one and only bad time ive ever had with my 3 years of amazon prime. I received dead fixture + bulbs on arrival, after trying 3 pairs of bulbs, I decided I want to get a refund. I contacted Big al, and they said sure, provide the package and we will give a full refund as long as it is not working as I claimed, and its not missing any items. After a whole month of talking back n forth and finally getting the okay to refund, they tried to say that everything was working FINE and it was my fault. They said they plugged in the lights and it lit up light a christmas tree, and my sockets must of been bad. I instantly filed a claim, and btw, the customer service rep "jessica", enjoyed her time of giving me trouble, she made witty remarks such as "i dont know how you had such a hard time plugging in the lights". Worst customer service ive ever had, they tried to scam me, amazon saved me, i will never buy anything from big al and i warn any people that if they want to avoid dealing with broken products do NOT buy from this seller

CURRENT, the manufacturer was great. I told them I have dead bulbs and they sent me new ones no questions asked. Its BIG AL that tried to bend me over and take me for a ride. There is no way you can take my broken fixture and bulb and tell me they were not broken and it was my sockets fault. As soon as I told them I filed a claim they instantly stopped e-mailing me. Fair enough. Product itself from what I could see was very poorly designed, as in kind of cheap feeling and placing the docking mounts require you to unscrew the hardest screws in the world.

I think the product itself is a great price and great item, too bad i received a dead one. The price is great for the specs

I've had this light for a little over a year now and I have zero complaints. I have it on a timer, and every afternoon it turns on, every night it turns off. That's all I ask. Using the docking mounts, I don't have any issues with dark areas in my tank. From what I've seen, you can't beat it for the price.

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I didn't realize that this fixture has only 24 inch bulbs.. That was my fault.. It leaves large dark spots on the sides of the tank.. I would look into one that has bulbs that scale the entire length of the tank next time.. I had to purchase supplemental light fixtures to cover the dead spots and an LED moonlight strip.. At the cost to make this what I wanted I should have just got a higher priced light from a competitor.

For what it is it is decently built though. Just be aware before you make the purchase.

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All Glass Aquarium AAG29030 Versa Top, 30-Inch

I love this aquarium top!

As always, I know I can rely on All Glass Aquarium products to be well made!

It fit my 20 gallon long aquarium perfectly, and looks terrific!

I got this for my 29 gallon tank and the glass part fits perfectly, however the clear plastic strip that attaches to the glass is about an inch to short from reaching the back of my aquarium. I called Aqueon and was advised that the brand aquarium that I have(Top Fin)was the reason it did not go all the way to the back. He said I could order a universal strip from smithandfoster.com and it would work. For now I put a piece of black electrical tape over the gap. Other than that I am happy with it, it looks so much better than the hood that came with the aquarium. BTW Aqueon was the only brand glass hood the store sold, you would think they would sell there brand glass hood to fit there aquariums so there customers could avoid this issue. I gave it 5 stars b/c it is no fault of the manufacturer.

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The product is about 0.5" too narrow to completely cover the 12" depth of a 30" x 12" aquarium (it's exactly 11" wide including the vinyl section). I will have to find a way to bridge the gap.

It also arrived with the plastic handle snapped in half, which I am attempting to fix with super glue.

Altogether, very dissatisfying.

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My tank top is 12x30 in. This lid leaves a 1/2 in. In the back of the tank.

Would give 5 stars if fitted perfectly.

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Shipped the next day and arrived quicker than expected. It fit my 29 gallon tank perfect. Paired it up with an LED light strip, and looks a lot better than the black plastic hood that was on it before.

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Fluval G6 Phosphate Cartridge

Use it for a day or two at the end of my charcoal filter cycle, and removes all Phosphates! A very good addition to my cartridge collection for the G-6

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Deep Blue Professional ADB80501 Mangrove Tree Root Synthetic Coral for Aquarium, 16 by 12-Inch

A huge fan of Deep Blue aquarium decor for many years now I am always impressed by the detail work and accuracy, especially with their coral line. I own many of the extra large Staghorn and they receive more compliments than my fish! This replica of Mangrove is no exception.

One of my show tanks unavoidably gets indirect sunlight so algae, especially brown algae is a constant battle. Although you can bleach the coral back to a stark whiten tiresome over time and I was looking for something to replace it with. Although I didn't purchase this on Amazon I wish I had as this is significantly less expensive. Non the less, it's a piece worth having if it fits the decor of your tank and you like the look.

I'll be using bendable LED aeration wands underneath the piece for up lighting underneath this piece which will accomplish a few things. The light will cast shadows by illuminating the dark passageways between the roots and "lighten" the overall look of the piece, enhancing the superb and varied colors. The photographs of this Faux Mangrove root don't so it justice at all, and I've seen plenty of them. Rather then a monochrome gray the piece is lush with brown and greenish hues given great depth by black accents.

The size is true to scale as noted and the Large would be fine for most any tank 55 and up. Like most all Deep Blue products this is made of cold cast fresh and salt water safe resin. It's heavy and again, incredibly detailed. It looks EXACTLY like wood. The Deep Blue process as I understand it is that they start with a superior specimen and the artists re-create it to different scales. The look is sensational with absolute realism and you have the satisfaction of knowing our delicate reef and river systems haven't been compromised.

The piece is very stable and stands just fine with one support branch in the back and the front spread of branches and vines supporting the front. It can be used as a corner piece or centerpiece with absolute ease.

when it comes to any of these replicas by Deep Blue I know the price seems excessive. However these are NOT the cheap plastic or ceramic aquarium decorations you usually see. Rather these are very much works of art that will add incredible beauty, dramatic appeal and or interest to bot your tanks and their inhabitants.

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Vibran-Sea African Flowering Cluster Aquarium Plant Assortment

This is a set of 3 plants that are green, orange and purple. I love the shapes of the unique leaves; they look real. The colors are vibrant but not so bright as to look fake. I would love to someday have real plants, but until then this is the best choice.

I have a 25 gal freshwater tank which was so boring before I decorated with 12 silk plantssmall, med and large sizes. I arranged the plants around 2 black lava rocks and added a blue background. The colors of the plants look nice with the black rocks and the blue background. The plants fan out from either side of the rocks and sway in the water.

The colors of the plants make the colors of the fish stand out more. Plus the fish seem to feel more secure because they can hide among the plants, like they would in the wild. They search the leaves and under the plants for missed food. There are lots of little areas among the plants for the fish to explore and hide. As a pet owner, I feel like it is my responsibility to provide the most comfortable home I can. My little guys seem relaxed and seem to like having these silk plants in their aquarium.

I am happy with these plants. I like the way they add color and texture to my aquarium and my fish like having a more comfortable home.

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I am a fan of Vibran-sea silk type plant decorations. They are wonderful colors that look even better once they are in the tank. They are easy to clean and convenient solid weight on the bottom. Perfect for my needs since I don't use gravel.

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I bought there for my betta tank and they are wonderful. Very colorful and my fish loves to pay on the big leaves of the yellow/orange plant.

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Nice assortment not tool tall but not too short great in my 30 gal tank. I would get these again for sure

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These plants are beautiful and a lot more life like than the average plastic aquarium floral. These create a nice hiding place for your fish to hide and they are soft so my beta also likes to sleep between a couple of the leaves.

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