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Marina C10 Submersible Aquarium Heater (10 w)

The thermostat is set to 68F rather than the advertised 76F. If 68 degrees is what you need then buy it but if you, just like me, need a constant 76-78 degrees then don't waste your time and money on this good looking heater because looks is all it has.

I just bought this stupid thing from Petsmart. I followed all of the instructions and the thing won't even turn on! It says that you put it in the water, plug it in, the light comes on and you're good to go. BUT NO! The light never came on and it's not putting out any heat. My poor betta is going to freeze for another week until I can get a different heater delivered. It's really hard to find a heater for a small tank less than 2 gallons. This one is supposed to be for tanks UP TO 2.65 gallons. I have a 1 gallon tank. *Sigh*

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I just got this heater today from Petsmart since it was on sale and I was looking for a new heater. I had the Hydor Mini going, but because it only heats a few degrees above room temperature, it just wasn't good enough --we live in a house that gets very cold, and we have a space heater in the room that we only put on when we're home (thus, our room temperature would fluctuate a lot). Given, the Marina heater has been in for only a day, but my fish isn't huddled by the heater anymore and he is a lot more active. The water seems to be staying consistently at the correct temperature and I have a 2 gallon tank.

Edit: So I had it for a couple of months before it began to die. Then my poor betta would just sit next to it waiting for it to come on. I don't think I'd recommend this if you want a lasting heater.

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I was suprised to read alot of the negative comments about the heater because I'm a very satisfied customer. I bought the 10 watt heater for my tropical fish tank. It's been a couple of months now, and still works like a charm. What I love most about it is that it has a unbreakable casing around it, unlike most heaters out there and a very affordable price. I really don't mind not being able to adjust the temp since with this model it's at a constant 78 deg. I'm upgrading from a 1.5 gal to a 10 gallon soon, and I'm buying two 25 watt Marina heaters, instead of another branded 50-watt out there, because I know its reliable. The 10 watt even helped my fish through an episode of Ich, so no complaints here at all.

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After purchasing this heater at Petsmart for my 1 gallon betta tank, I read the Amazon reviews and became disheartened, but tried it anyways. My room gets pretty cold, and the tank sits on top of the fridge next to the window where it is drafty (where else can you put it in a 3 person dorm room!?!?), so the temperature fluctuates between 76 and 77. It works perfectly, hides behind my black filter, and is made of sturdy materials. A happy betta lives here!

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Marina Naturals Rock Outcrop with Hole

I had a similar issue with receiving the wrong size rock than what I paid for, but unlike the other reviewers, I got the better end of the deal :-) Paid for large, got extra large. Turns out it still fits in my tank (just barely) so I'm not complaining.

This is a very nice rock. It's heavy, so it doesn't float. It looks very natural, and the fish love it. My only problem with it is that it smells! The stench was impressive when I pulled the rock out of its box very strong chemical smell. I was worried to put that in with my fish, even though it's supposed to be "safe and non-toxic". I washed it thoroughly several times, left it to air dry for several days, then washed it some more... and put it in, still smelling. It has been in the tank 5 months now, no fatalities, but it still smells every time I open the tank to feed my fish. I guess that's how it's gonna be, but damn.

This fake rock formation looks really nice underwater. I'm glad I bought it. The only thing I would recommend, is that buys drill a very small hole down thru the very top. The formation is hollow, and any air that gets into it will have no where to go and will build up until the rock is boyant. I have a long air stone buried uner gravel in the back of my aquarium. Perhaps others will not have such an issue...

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I ordered the extra large because I have a tall tank. It looks great. Shipping was fast as always with amazon. If you like the natrual rock look, you can't go wrong with this one. It is a little pricey (I'm cheap) but I think it was worth the money.

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I spent the extra $10 and bought the x-large but instead got the large for the price of the x-large. Large looks nice but wasn't what i wanted.

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Advice: Dig a passage/tunnel way on the bottom on the rock and your fish (my Ruby Shark) will claim it as a home. The Golden Algae Eater knows that is his spot, so he battles the shark for it sometimes.

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Algone Aquarium Water Clarifier and Nitrate Remover, Small

I bought this at the recommendation of the pet store where i routinely shop. I had troublesome over growth of algae in my Turtle tank. I placed one pouch in my Fluval filter..didn't see much of a difference for the first two weeks (as the pet store person told meit takes time to kick in) but on about the third week, i noticed the algae starting to disappear. I usually had to scrub algae off the glass...but they seemed to just start vanishing by themselves. I realized after cleaning out my filter that they were dying and being sucked into the filter, as my filter seemed full of dead algae but my tank was CRYSTAL CLEAN. 6 months after my first use of this and i haven't seen a lick of algae on the glass...not one bit ! They say you have to change the pouch, but i'm still using the same pouch i initially used and it's still working..which speaks to the power of this product. From now on i'll never go without it for my 55 gallon tank!

Just be patient..it takes time, and once it kicks in, you won't have to worry about algae again!

We have a new tank that was just hitting its stride in term of cycling. Our ammonia and nitrite levels were at zero, but we had fairly high nitrate and brown algae (diatoms) growing on the fake plants so I figured we would give Algone a try in conjunction with our weekly water changes. It had no effect on the diatoms and made the water very cloudy. The pouches would get covered in a translucent like gooey substance that would flake off into the tank making the water even more cloudy. We tried for several weeks, but we finally stopped using them with today's water change and it is already looking better than our last water change.

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I put these in my aquarium and they got white stringy stuff all over them. It even grew in my bio filter. I never saw a reduction in algae. I used this in conjunction with Phosgaurd phosphate control but still no algae reduction. They did not work for me.

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My daughter has a 3 gallon freshwater fish tank with 3 fish that we set-up about 4 months ago. I didn't clean it for two weeks and suddenly we had algae. I cleaned the tank but was worried about getting the water clear again and while doing research, I found an ad for Algone. I ordered it from Amazon and put it in with the filter. The water seemed to be getting better, but was still cloudy. Cleaned the tank again 1 week after putting Algone in the filter and replaced it with a new packet since there was algae all over the first one. Changed out about 20% of the water. Next day water was looking better, the day after that it was suddenly really milky looking and we felt like we took a step back & then today, 10 days after adding the Algone to the tank, we turn the light on and the water is completely clear! I am talking sparkling clear. I don't think it's ever been this clear, clear. My daughter was actually a little freaked out and kept asking how the water got so clean, and all I could say was "I don't know, but I am keeping Algone in there from now on!"

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I was skeptical about this product and the ingredients are proprietary so I really had little faith that such a small package in a 30 gallon tank would work. Yet other reviews on various aquarium message boards gave it high marks, so I thought I'd give it a try. I wasn't having a terrible algae problem, but enough so that the water just looked murky. PH and nitrates etc. were within range and I do regular water changes so wasn't sure what would help. Didn't want to add any harsh chemicals. Well, within two days my cichlid tank was crystal clear. The fish are happy and healthy. Can't ask for more!

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Marina Decor Polyresin Cave, Small

Update.The Fluval Spec was damaged and was way too small. We bought a 5 gallon aquarium kit locally. The small cave works great. The betta loves it. There has been no fading or chipping or coloring of the water. A great item still.

We just received this cave and it's pretty cool. We haven't received the aquarium yet so I can only comment on the dry cave itself.

The plants were bent from being in the shipping box. A few minutes with the hot setting on my hair dryer fixed that. They are not silk, but a very soft plastic. I see no problem with our betta tearing his fins on it.

The cave is made of very thick resin and it is heavy for its size. The plants are removable if you don't like them. We will leave them on. The bottom is open so placing it should be no problem. The inside of the cave is black to provide a better refuge.

It's relatively large to be labeled as small, but the medium and large versions are huge. The measurements were provided on the Amazon item page so it wasn't a surprise.

This one will be going in a Fluval Spec and it looks to be a perfect fit with a couple 8" silk plants behind it.

I haven't seen any better in this size and price range and we did a great deal of shopping before ordering our new aquarium and equipment. As always, Amazon is a great place to shop.

Good quality material, my Betta loves it! One of the leave snapped off pretty easily during the first washing of it though, but it's not really a big deal. Unlike the other reviews, this item will not cloud your tank. The 'clouding' people experience is due to a bacterial bloom, and can happen when cleaning your tank and adding new water. It clears up in about a week or so, which is why when the reviewer removed the cave days later the cloudiness seemed to go away with the removal of the cave. I'd definitely recommend this to fish lovers though! It looks nice, arrived bubbled wrapped and all, perfect condition, and the fish was in it just hours after putting it in the tank.

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Perfect size for 2 gallon or larger tanks, fits in with my zen decor and my bettas absolutely love hiding in the caves!

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My mom has African clawed frogs, the big ones not the mini's. They love to have privacy and hide during the day. These are great, I bought 2 one for each frog. We have them in a 29 gallon tall tank with a big piece of driftwood and some other small plants and there is still plenty of room. They are quite durable and have no chips or paint loss, and there are easy to wash too. I plan on buying a few more for my fish tank for the shy fishies in there.

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My betta is in a 3 gallon tank which gets one water change a week. The next day after adding the cave, the water was very cloudy. I changed the water and cleaned the cave thoroughly with just water, put it back in and the next day the water was cloudy again. Took the cave out, changed water and now the water is clear three days later. I don't know why the cave is clouding the water and if it's harmful to my fish, but I won't be using it again.

Edited to add: The plastic plant is WAY too sharp for any fish and I removed it as soon as I took it out of the box.

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Rectangle coffee table aquarium, completely fish ready with hidden filter and LED lights

I needed an aquarium with a small footprint and good capacity. This product was a good choice. It was shipped promptly and safely. The reason this is not a 5 star review...a lack of instructions for the filter system.

Exotic Environments Caribbean Pirate Ship Aquarium Ornament, 6-Inch by 3-1/2-Inch by 5-1/2-Inch

This ship is well made, but when I purchased it, I had hopes that it was large enough for fish to hide in, use for eggs, or even hide behind. But this is not large enough for any of those. The smallest of fish wouldn't even be able to dart in or around this thing. So in that way I am disappointed. But it is a nice ship.

Supreme Mag-Drive Utility Pump Model 3

After multiple attempts by my persistant nightly visitors to drain my pond and leave my supreme mag-drive high and dry, this little pump has triumphed over these juvenile racoons and just keeps going until I add more water in the morning. I have had many fountain pumps over the years and this is by far my favorite. nina3305

The pump was just a bit different than the photo but it seems to be quite capable for my smaller pond. It's energy efficient, quite compact, and should last for years. I wish it had come with a cord longer than ten feet, however. The pre-filter is easy to clean and keeps out any debris that would impede the impeller. I like the fact that it is quiet and that I can purchase replacement parts if needed.

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pump is doing exceptional. I am using it inline and not submersed. just a quick look at it and intake, output are apparent.

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I had to replace a pump in my pond and ordered this one. It worked better than I expected. Glad I made this decision.

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Lee's The Ultimate Gravel Vac 25' Kit

I have three (soon to be five) tanks, and after setting up the third I quickly realized that lugging buckets for all of them twice a week just wasn't an option. I purchased the Lee's gravel vac and haven't looked back since! It is wonderful, and works perfectly. It is true that the plastic adapter that it comes with must be replaced, but $6 and a trip to the hardware store solves that issue. It hardly makes the product "useless", unless you're ridiculous enough to toss it over such a small issue. The lower price point more than makes up for the small fix.

It is an identical product to some of the pricier ones (such as Python), but works just as well. I would highly recommend it to anyone with multiple tanks or with large tanks who is tired of hauling buckets!

Great tool for cleaning/refilling, I use it on my 10 gal tank and it working great, also used it on my beta tank. I would recommend it to anyone looking for an easy in tank maintenance.

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I ordered this product mainly to clean my 95 gallons fish pond. It does a great job. For my fish tank though, the tube is too long for the kitchen sink water pressure. It is easy to fix by shortening the tube. I am happy not to have to carry the buckets of water anymore. I highly recommend this product.

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I've had a python for 5 years and was stupid last time I put it away and didn't make sure all the water was out of it and behold, mold! I was looking for something fast on here (since I have prime) and not overly expensive. Lee's was always at the pet store so figured I'd try it. It doesn't have the vacuum power I'm used to, took a half hour to do my 29 gal. Even then I had to refill the tank to finish cleaning the gravel. Not impressed, but it worked just took too long for my taste. Plus side is no leaks

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This kit is great quality and fairly easy to use. I would recommend it (and have) to anyone with a tank. The plastic faucet adapter is virtually useless. Luckily I bought the metal one since I was unsure if an adapter was included in the kit. Great find, glad i bought it!

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Danner 01703 70 GPH Statuary Pump

great for the money kept running all summer long i like it we will see what next year brings if they still work or not

Good little pump. It works perfectly and fits in the fountain and is a little bit smaller than the original pump but has the same GPM.

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Product is just what I ordered. It works well. Does the job. It's small but does the job on our fountain.

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This pump really does a good job. I got it to have flowing water for my veiled chameleon. I really liked the price and also the low shipping on it. I'm sure it could pump much more than I require of it. Thanks for a good prodict at a affordable price.

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Mardel Live pH Aquarium Water Testing, Refill pack

Compared to an actual pH chemical test, these strips are not always accurate and are only good for one reading.

pH levels displayed clearly with out having to test. Saves time and money on other strips. Constant feedback on water pH.

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Mag Float-1000 Pro Magnetic Cleaner for Glass and Acrylic

It will stay together on 2" acrylic but doesn't have the pull to wipe the algae from the window.

Unfortunately I learned the hardware, don't move to the edge of the window. It will jump from the acrylic to the steel frame.

Maybe best for 1" acrylic without steel frames.

biOrb Black Aquarium Kit with Light

If you are looking for a fun, easy aquarium, look no further. The biOrb is for you. It comes with everything you need. Just add the ceramic media, decorations, water & chemicals, (let the tank cycle for a week or two) and add fish. It's that simple.

Don't want a lot of hassle with tank maintainance? You found the right piece of equipment. The biOrb, unlike most other aquariums, only needs a quick "vacuum" with a siphon pump once approximately every three weeks. The filter needs changing approximately every six weeks. Other tanks in the same range need cleaning once or twice a week and the filter needs to be changed every four weeks.

You not only save time, but money. With today's economy who doesn't want to save money? The biOrb, also, has one plug. The light and airpump both plug into the biOrb 12 volt Transformer. How's that for convenience?

It's not only easy to set up, hassle free and convienient, but it's beautiful. Watch this YouTube video and you will see what I mean. It was my inspiration.

I had a 5 gallon hexagon tank, but it was too much maintainance and being disabled made it tough for me to take care of it. After reading about the biOrb, how easy it is to set up and infrequent water changes are needed, I went to YouTube to watch some videos. When I saw how nice they look I immediately order one. I, sincerely, have no regrets.

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