This air pump seems well built and works well, but it's really not that quiet. It definitely makes a noticeable buzz. I'll probably build a little foam lined box for it to make it truly quiet.
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TOM Stellar Air Pump S-10 -10gal to 20gal tank
This air pump seems well built and works well, but it's really not that quiet. It definitely makes a noticeable buzz. I'll probably build a little foam lined box for it to make it truly quiet.
Laguna PowerGlo Mini Pond Light Kit
These lights work well in a small water feature, but could certainly benefit from longer cords between lamps. They sometimes stay on during cloudy days. Photo cell to control on-after-dark feature is located on the bottom of the transformer which puts it in the shade.
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This product operates exactly as specified, that is, the lights turn on around sunset and turn off around sunrise. Nonetheless the product is disappointing and poorly conceived for at least two reasons. First, a different colored lens is supplied for EACH of the three lighting fixtures making it impossible to create a glow of a single hue. Instead, one blue, one yellow and one red lens is supplied. Second, the wiring between the light fixtures is permanently installed by the manufacturer who cautions buyers against changing this wiring. Without changing that wiring the product cannot be installed in a customized manner. It seems likely that the people who designed this product have not installed it in more than one or two settings. DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT if YOU ARE NOT MODERATELY HANDY with WIRING and if you ARE UNWILLING TO DISREGARD THE MANUFACTURER'S INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.Read Best Reviews of Laguna PowerGlo Mini Pond Light Kit Here
Love this light set up. I have it in a very small pond, 50 gallons with shower fountain. It looks like hot lava! This would not be for medium or large ponds, unless you just wanted to highlight a waterfall or small fountain. The lights are small and so is the distance between each one. The price you can't beat, but I wish it was a solar unit. We're going to put it on an outdoor timer to save on energy though the night.Want Laguna PowerGlo Mini Pond Light Kit Discount?
worked great for me...will see if it lasts thru the season if it doesn't will write another review....ok ok okSave 29% Off
Lee's Super Algae Scrubber w/Handle for Glass Tanks - Coarse
The more products I try from Lee's the more impressed I am with the quality and value. A long time hobbyist of 35 years it seems the battle against Algae is one that will rage on indefinatley. This scrubber is excellent, good and coarse spun nylon it makes removal as much of a breeze as possible, it's great for the sides and bottom using the edge is perfect for those hard to reach places.A few of my tanks get indirect sunlight so for those it's a weekly effort and I'll be buying more of these so I have one for most of my tanks. Which BTW, is important especially if you keep a variety of different species in seperate aquariums. Cross contamination has long been linked to the dreaded toxic tank syndrome so best to have gear that's dedicated to one specific tank.
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The length of the handle is more than adequate for any aquarium 16 inches in height or less and quite sturdy. It cleans the glass well and is easy to clean the after use.Read Best Reviews of Lee's Super Algae Scrubber w/Handle for Glass Tanks - Coarse Here
I bought this to clean my aquarium glass and it works great! It scrubs the algae right off the glass.Want Lee's Super Algae Scrubber w/Handle for Glass Tanks - Coarse Discount?
does the job of scrubbing algae nothing more nothing less. Algae doesn't stick to the pad unless your tank is dry if it's wet the algae just washes off the pad and back into the tank.Save 11% Off
Stability, 4 L / 1 fl. gal.
Stability is the only product of its kind that I trust. I have used it to jumpstart many tanks (especially new tanks) and have even used it for my new discus tank!Save 42% Off
Eheim AEH2628411 12-Piece Liberty 3D Insert Filter Pads for Aquarium
This was a great deal on the carbonated filter inserts. These are the ones that are meant to be changed weekly or bi-weekly. I do rinse mine out and re-use for longer. Great product!
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HQRP Blue + White Aquarium Reef Corals Grow LED Light Panel 13.8W 150 White + 70 Blue LED 7000K / 4
I am very pleased with this product. You cannot find a light like this for the price. My corals love the bright light. I hung it above my tank from a hook that only took a few minutes to install.Thanks!
for 14 watts this thing is great using it on a saltwater tank i would give it a 9 out of 10
the only bad thing is that i think it could be a bit more water tight keep in mind that im using it on a aquarium and not as a plant lite
i used in the past
LEDwholesalers High Power WHITE + BLUE LED Aquarium Reef corals grow light. 250 watt not as bright but very close and its 14watt
and no loud fan
Marineland ML Double Bright LED Light and Aqua Medic Metal Halide + T5 Ocean Light Fixture
on a 225 gal aquarium i now use 2 of the HQRP Blue + White Aquarium Reef Corals Grow LED Light Panel 13.8W 150 White + 70 Blue LED 7000K / 460 nm + UV Tester
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1 Full Spectrum Light Bulb ALZO 85 watt CFL 5500K daylight balanced pure white light 4250 Lumens for power ..In a 5 gal bucket
for a tot of 113 watts i was using well over 1200 watts and now so far this is much betteri have this on a refugium running 8 hrs a day, they are low output LED's so don't expect it to blind you or bleach coral. my only complaint is the one they sent me is 50/50 blue to white. i'd put the color spectrum around 16k
Ecological Labs MLLSPMD Microbe Lift Sinking Pellets Fish Food, 3lb. 8oz.
The fish food pellets slowly drift to the bottom of the pond, as advertised, and appear to disintegrate satisfactorily; however, it has been difficult to estimate the quality of the food, or how the fish like it.Save 23% Off
Sun-Glo Fluorescent Aquarium Bulb
Nice bulb, fits perfect, I wish it was not quite as yellow but it works well and the fish seem to be happy!
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I was having massive problems keeping my tank clear of brown algae. The tank would show signs of brown algae within 24 hours of cleaning. I read, that as the fluorescent tube ages the lamp changes color, and over time the wavelength is exactly what brown algae thrives in. My lamp was over five years old so I replaced it with same brand tube. What a difference. I never realized the color difference. The brown algae is now totally under control. What a relief.Read Best Reviews of Sun-Glo Fluorescent Aquarium Bulb Here
I purchased this bulb two weeks ago to replace a bulb in my aquarium. I expected the light to be more of a yellow, sunlight color than my existing purplish bulbs, but I was disappointed with the color. The light from the bulb is a light orange color which doesn't look like sunlight to me. It makes my aquarium look dirty. While the bulb works just fine, next time I'll go with a different color temperature.Want Sun-Glo Fluorescent Aquarium Bulb Discount?
The bulb only lasted a week or two. I don't know whether the bulb or the fixture was the cause of the problem, but my best guess is that it was the bulb.Save 6% Off
Penn Plax Sitting Buddha Aquarium Decor
Looks great in my fish tank , but I bought it for 26.00 at a pet store.. This is waaay overpriced.
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We and our fish love our Budda. Great addition to our aquarium. He's pretty big, but that's what I wanted. Fish love hiding in him. We ordered it and it was here in days.Read Best Reviews of Penn Plax Sitting Buddha Aquarium Decor Here
Zilla 11891 Coconut Bedding Brick
Coconut husk is my bedding of choice for my hermit crabs. It holds the moisture well, but still dries out fast enough to help prevent mold.This block will not take a gallon of water, like the label says. It will absorb that much, but it will be a soppy mess that will attract mold like no other. This block will fill up one ten gallon tank with around 4 to 6 inches of bedding, too much for most needs. I would recommend either flaking off portions of this brick or sawing it in half.
I've purchased husk bedding in the past that was dirty, and I've even found a cricket in one before from a local pet store. This was clean with only one piece of foreign matter plastic strip of some kind.
I also like the fact that this is larger shreds of the coconut husk. I've had some in the past that turned to dust after they dried out, but this one holds up well and is still fluffy in the tank.
Coralife 77072 12X Turbo Twist UV Sterilizer
This product saved me from selling my tank. I was dealing with cloudy water in my predator tank 220gal. I was so upset that I was going to sell the team but my lfs told me to use a uv light and this one cleared up my tank in less than a week and is still clear after running itfor about a month. I used push connect fittings from Lowes and is very easy to install.
Petco Asian Gazebo Aquatic Decor
This is a really nice peice, but needs to be bought in store for all fish with longer fins or sensitive skin, as it's made in a fashion that some have sharp edges on the inside. Make sure to feel all around inside the gazebo and the little rock formation (my halfmoon doubletail betta shoves his whole self in that little part!) and never put anything in a betta tank that doesn't pass the pantyhose test. If you run pantyhose all over it and they snag, so will a bettas fins. I was able to find one in my local Petco that was safe for my betta, although I did cut off the plastic plant attached...it was very cheesy looking and for just a few dollars I got a real live bamboo to put in with it.
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i was very satisfied with mine and so was my fish. i was also surprised with how big it was to, the gazebo itself is about 8 inches tall and the bamboo is a couple inches taller. i'd recommend for tanks 5gal and up.Read Best Reviews of Petco Asian Gazebo Aquatic Decor Here
I bought this one in Petco and they told me to wash, rinse and later leave the gazebo on a bucket with warm water (for 15 min) before introducing to my aquarium. They told me to do that with every decoration, is a really beautiful piece. If you didn't clean the gazebo before introducing to your aquarium and the water is getting cloudy, get a Water Clarifier; that will help.Want Petco Asian Gazebo Aquatic Decor Discount?
Bought this from Petco dot com, came in three pieces: smashed.Anyway it does not fit in my 9gal biube but does in my 10 gal with ease. The plastic bamboo parts are cheesy looking in rl.
It does not pass the panty hoose test so I couldn't put it with my betta anyways.
I give it three stars because my loaches like it. Other than that it is pretty enough but I dislike it's quality.
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Tetra Cube Aquarium Kit, 3-Gallon
The Tetra Cube Aquarium Kit is a great starter aquarium. The tank is essentially a cube made of lightweight but good quality plastic that looks great and is just the right size to be noticeable without taking up too much space. The only downside to the aquarium is that the included in tank filter is really not effective. The filter essentially uses the included air pump to push bubbles through an intake which also forces water into the filter and then through a filter cartridge. The design is simple but the end result is only basic filtration. Fortunately the notched lid easily accommodates the Azoo Mignon external filter AZOO Mignon Filter 60 which works very well to keep the tank clean without the costly filter cartridge replacements.*** Positive Points: ***
Attractive cube design on a small black pedestal
Inlcuded light has bright LED's so you have good illumination without excessive power consumption
The Lid is pre-notched so it is easy to hang an external filter (such as the Azoo Mignon)
The Lid has a notch for easy feeding.
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The included in tank filter is not very effective at keeping the tank clean.
The lid easily falls into the tank when you try to remove it.
The LED light is not adjustable.
The included pump is rather low quality and known to fail after 1-2 years use.
The included filter is a Whisper 3i, a tiny air driven internal. It actually functions fairly well as a low maintenance mechanical and bio-filter if you replace the floss/carbon "cartridge" with a permanent piece of sponge that is simply rinsed out in tank water regularly. The filter must be situated with the outflow at or above the surface. The hidged top to the filter may or may not stay on, it isn't needed so chuck it if it comes off or you will constantly find it floating in the tank. The included air pump is sufficient to run the filter, but is not strongeven adding certain types of check valves may be too much for it. Plan on situating it above the water level. There is space cut out of the plastic lid that allows for a small HOB if you want more filtration.
The tank itself is a lightweight cube on a black plastic base. The small size limits your choice of inhabitants, but a single male Betta will do well. Two or three male guppies can be gorgeous. Female guppies get larger and if you do mix sexes the males will constantly harass the females and the tank is a bit small to allow them to hide or evade the attention. A couple dwarf frogs, a dwarf crayfish, or ornamental shrimp are other options. Small fish such as tetras or danios need to be in groups and are highly reactive making them better suited to larger tanks. There is ample room for a small heater for a Betta or other tropical. The acrylic/styrene scratches very easily so algae removal or gravel vacs need to be performed with great care. Gravel is optional, most consider it essential but in most cases it is not. Bare bottom tanks are easier to maintain and can be beautifully decorated with bogwood, plants, rock, and/or dried oak or Indian almond leaves.
The LED light fixture is just OK. It isn't particularly bright, and doesn't bring out a fish's colors very well. For even low light plants it isn't really bright enough, but very few small tank kits have good lighting.
All in all this is a good buy. For the price you get a nice looking little tank, plenty big enough for a Betta. Ignore internet experts declaring "Bettas need a minimum of 5 gallons" ... it's unsubstantiated nonsense, and merely someones personal opinion, or someone regurgitating someones elses personal opinion. Common sense should tell any sane person that keeping a live fish in a neon colored 4 inch plastic box is moronic even if it does say "for Bettas" on the package. This tank is perfectly suitable however.
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I purchased this tank for my beautiful half moon betta Samuri, his gold mystery snail pal, & his newest pal as of yesterday an african dwarf frog. I had him in a 1.5 gallon & just really felt he needed more room. I researched every 2.5, 3, & 3.5 gallon on the market I could find. I was going to purchase the aqueon mini bow 2.5. I have the 5 galllon with 6 guppies and a mystery snail all living together & i love it! But after reading customer reviews on the 2.5 gallon version i quickly changed my mind. The mini bow 2.5 light is directly over the filter cartridge, which A) caused extreme algea blooms very quickly rendering the filter cartridge useless in only a weeks time & B) since the light is directly over the filter the whole tank is not properly lit up. Way too much of a design flaw more me. Then I was leaning toward the fluval spec 3, but its $70, & only 2.5 gallons. I just couldnt justify that kind of money for just 2.5 gallons. I was weary about this tank because i feel tetra products are cheap. It is cheaply made, but it looks very nice. The LEDs are suprisingly bright! The "whisper" filter is decent so far. More of a dull hum, with a soft like rain effect from the bubbles. I set it up about 24 hours ago. My betta has been happily swimming around, & the african dwarf frog is lazily sleeping on the mystery snail (lol). The betta likes the bubbles from the filter. Idk if i will keep the filter i havent decided yet. All depends on how often i have to change the catridge. The tank looks 3 gallons (sometimes it says 3 gallons, but it will only hold 2.5). The black base is cheap but doesnt look too bad at all. The lid is pretty thin. Im just going to be extra careful too not drop it, im sure it would crack easily. Overall I am very pleased with this purchase, and so are my pets!Read Best Reviews of Tetra Cube Aquarium Kit, 3-Gallon Here
For the price, I wasn't expecting the sun and the moon, and after reading other reviews I went in expecting the filter to be pretty sub-par. I had been shopping around for a more ideal aquarium for my betta that was in a shape I liked in a 3 gallon range, and didn't see many options.I was a little concerned getting the tank shipped and possibly cracking, but it arrived perfectly fine. It was in a box in a box :)
I just got it set up and I am pleased so far. I like the sizeits just right for me! I feel much happier having my betta in a 3 gal tank rather than a 1 gal, and I think he agrees. I really like the cube shape, and that the edges are rounded. Feeling it, you can tell its cheap plastic, but the look of it is nice, particularly in the dark with the light on. It looks like a glass tank. I imagine the main difficulty will be in treating it gently to keep it scratch-free.
I was also able to carry it from the kitchen to my room with it mostly full though its a little heavy. The bottom base is also cheap plastic which is not flat across the bottom which makes carrying a little awkward, but it held up fine.
The light seems quite nice, I appreciate there is a on/off switch on it (my other tank came with a light that did not have one.)
The filter works ok as far as I can tellthere was nothing in the way of pictures or instructions, but it was only a few pieces and I figured it out. I wasn't sure how high it needed to be placed compared to the water line, I may fiddle with that more later. The current seems like it may be a little strong but just around where the water dumps in, but I can see if I can modify that or just get a different filterit seems like there are other good options that aren't very expensive. I have no idea which way you are supposed to face the filter, or if that even matters. I'm guessing probably not.
As for noise, it makes a soft buzz and some light water/bubble noise. It does bubble up at the back which can kind of push against the lid making a clacking noise as it moves up and down. It seems like you can kind of feel out an ideal height to minimize noise and current. I have mine placed so the spout is around 3/4 inch above the water line.
Several people had commented it is easy to drop the lid in the bowl. I've been careful so far and have not had a problem. I actually kinda like how tightly the lid rests against the top. I also really like that there is a small feeding hole, and at the back sections cut out for the light and filter, so you shouldn't have to take the lid off very often. The filter area is big enough you can substitute most any small filter if you prefer a different one. I think the lid is a great shape to be practical, and tries to be an unobtrusive as possible. I don't like the tanks that have the huge hood on them.
I would recommend people consider this setup primarily for the tank and light, which I think its still a decent deal price-wise.
I'm considering looking into adding a ghost shrimp or mystery snail now that I have a little more space.
UPDATE:
I've had the tank about 5 days now.
After some messing with the filter, the current still seems stronger than the betta likes. I've seen him swim under it, and it pushes him down. He seemed kind of restless too, or rests on plants oddly. Someone at the pet store just suggested to tie a knot in the tubeI ended up kinking it and tieing it with a twist-tie, and that has worked wonderfully. I've cut the output rate by about half. I would say just be careful not to cut it back too much, or if the water level goes down it will stop coming out at all.
As for the filter's effectiveness, I don't really know if its doing much or not, but at least its aerating the water. With my tank setup there shouldn't be a really high level of waste.
I may still go with a better filter in the long run, the one recommended by another post seems really good and not expensive, but this one seems sufficient for now.
My tank now also has a ghost shrimp and a blue mystery snail. There was some dissent with the betta at first, but now they seem to be getting along for the most part. I was surprised, the ghost shrimp really held his ownI picked a fairly large one, but figured if the betta wanted to he could still take him apart. The betta has been poking at him occasionally, but no harm done. I added some more plants which really helped since the ghost shrimp hides unseen by the betta most of the time.
I would recommend these companions for the tankit is really too small to consider other fish. Depending on your betta's personality and level of aggression, it may not get along with the shrimp, but it may so you just have to try with the knowledge the shrimp may not make it. I wouldn't want more than 1-2 shrimp in there so he's not feeling stressed seeing them all the time. So I'd say don't go overboard.
You also shouldn't get more than 1 snail for this size tank.
If you do decide to add companions, particularly with the shrimp make sure there is enough plants and other places for him to hide so he doesn't constantly have to contend with the betta. If you want to ensure the best care for the snail, do something to make sure there is good enough calcium levels for him. This can be as simple as putting in a cuttlefish bone, some seashells, or adding some calcium supplement to the water.
I actually took a bit of screen and cut it to fit on the bottom of the lid to prevent possible snail escape. I don't know how necessary this is since it'd probably be hard for him to get up past the filter and there isn't that much open area on the lid, but I figure better safe than sorry.
The tank is a little cloudy now, but I was experimenting with foods for the shrimp and snail, and they weren't eating the algae wafer right away. I know generally they eat scraps, but there's not much scrap with just one betta if its food he likes.
My betta seems a lot more active now than he was in the old 1 gal bowl. While larger tanks are always preferable, this seems like a great size if you don't want to go too big.
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This is a very nice small space tank for home or office.I got rid of the filter that comes with the tank(not a very good one) and purchased a mini outside filter that keeps the tank clean and provides a nice water flow.
Because it`s so small i went with live plants a couple ghost shrimp and just three small fish.
Tank looks great with live plants and the clip on overhead light works great.
It`s a good buy!
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