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Aqueon 06092 Water Flow Control Valve Assembly

Aqueon 06092 Water Flow Control Valve AssemblyThis flow valve seems to be of a very good quality, except for the plastic faucet adapter piece (for indoor faucets), which will not withstand frequent use. This is not a problem for me, since I connect the flow valve to a standard outdoor/garden faucet. If you will need the adapter, do yourself a favor and get a brass adapter at your local hardware store (couple of bucks).

The flow valve connects itself to a faucet and uses the power of the water flow to produce a suction effect. It comes ready for you to connect your own flexible vinyl tubing (bring the flow valve to your local hardware store to make sure that you buy the correct diameter tubing). Connect your gravel filter to the other end of the vinyl tube and you have made a complete water changer. A "ball" valve just before the gravel filter needed for you to control suction and water flow (you will also use this device to supply water back to your aquarium). Complete water changers from Aqueon or Python run for $35 $45 depending on the length of the tubing.

Unlike the Python flow valve, where you have to rotate the bottom part to switch between draining and filling modes, the Aqueon flow valve has a lever (switch) that you need to move. I like the mechanism of the Aqueon flow valve better. Let's see which one lasts longer.

Unscrewing the bottom (drainage) piece reveals another connector for vinyl tubing. I suppose that it is possible to connect a draining tube for those like me that do not want to leave dirty fish water on the garage floor. The problem is that the pressure cap needed to complete this setting is missing. I called Aqueon and the technical support person that took my call could not confirm if it was possible to connect the drain tube and told me that the cap needed (identical to the one provided for the tube that goes to the gravel filter and to the aquarium) is not sold separately. That means that I would have to buy another complete flow valve, just for the cap, to complete my setting! --If someone has a better idea that can help me ideal my setting, please let me know.

The first control valve I bought came with the hose. It lasted me lass than a year and cracked right at the top where you screw it onto your kitchen sink. The replacement I bought in July lasted me exactly TWO tank cleanings. It cracked in the same spot while hand-tightening onto my faucet. I was very angry and wrote to Customer Service on the Aqueon website. They responded promptly and once the got a copy of my Amazon order summary, mailed me a new valve. They have a lifetime warranty so if it cracks again, I know what to do. Very pleased that Aqueon stand behind their product!

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Even though this is a replacement piece, it is a replacement piece for a reason. This part will break often so long as it is made of plastic and has threads. This is my 3rd one in the two years I have owned the kit. I love the kit, but having it break is just time consuming.

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I have been very gentle when screwing the adapter onto my faucet, yet last week when I got it out to change the water, the adapter had cracked into two pieces. I contacted Aqueon customer service via their website, and asked if they had a warranty to replace the adapter. They promptly mailed me a new adapter for free. I think they should change the construction of the adapter to be better quality, but their customer service is excellent.

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The water changer idea and principle is wonderful. However, due to poor quality in the materials, this piece continually breaks. No matter how carefully I handle it, I end up having to buy a new one several times a year. I would be willing to pay more for better quality and less breakage. Every time it breaks and I have to buy a new one, I have to wait several days for delivery, and therefore several days to clean the tank.

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Eshopps AEO21025 2-Pack Jellyfish Black for Aquarium Decoration

Eshopps AEO21025 2-Pack Jellyfish Black for Aquarium DecorationWe bought these and loved them, awesome product it fooled all our friends and family they thought they were real. would buy more.

I ordered these for my at the time empty fish tank for my beta that I was getting, they were said to arrive Friday came on Thursday (which is even better since I got Surge on Thursday). The strings are adjustable which is great because I have a 10 gallon right now and the pink was to long, but you're able to wrap the string around the glass sucker to make the string shorter and it'll be unwrapped when I get my 29 gallon tank. I don't have an additional pump, at first I thought I did need since they weren't moving, but I found out that I don't need one since my bubble wall, filter, and fish make enough movement in the water for it to move and flow. Surge loves to swim thru the tentacles and shoos away the platies when they get to close. Ive also read that a few people have an issue with them sinking, but I haven't encounter that yet, but honestly it's worth it even if they do. I'll def. be ordering more whne I get a bigger tank, hopefully I can get different colors and varying sizes.

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My only real complaint is that the coloring came off, which means it went into my fish tank. I can only hope it was sucked up by the filter. Other than that I get a lot of compliments from people who think I have a real jelly fish in the tank. :)

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While the idea is great, in practice, It looks like exactly what it is A stationary, cheap plastic fake Jellyfish!

Guess perhaps thats exactly the idea tho, right?

Idea was much better in theory..

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these do not look real at all and have no glow effect or movement at all do not buy this product

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Fish Bubble

Fish BubbleBeing the novice I was, when I was about 12 I "rescued" 2 bettas from a Pets Mart and put them both into separate, cheap, tiny little novelty tanks, and that's how they lived for about a year and a half until I bought my third one and put him into a 5 gallon tank. I instantly noticed the difference!

My 3rd Betta was flying all over the place, he was noticeably happier, responded faster (in a non-aggressive way) when I'd come near the tank, and he lived for a little more than 3 and a half years! My other two barely made it to 2 years. They were depressed, uninterested, slow to respond...everything you don't want your Betta to be. And once I moved them into larger 3 gallon tanks each, they perked up like none other!

Betta's need to be in 3-10 gallon tanks by themselves (5 or larger and you might be able to add compatible fish, though I wasn't willing to risk it). In the wild, they live in rice paddies which are thousands of gallons of swimming space and naturally aerated and filtered, and only live in "small puddles" for about 2 or 3 months (at most) out of the year during the dry season.

What's more, while Wild bettas may be able to take smaller conditions longer and survive better, the fancy bettas we see in the stores today are not nearly as durable or hardy and need more stimulation and space.

This "tank" has no filtration, has little space for the Betta, and isn't much better than the initial cup they come in. I'd use it for water plants; less cruel and easier to tend to, and it would look just as pretty!

For a Betta...no. It's just cruel to confine a fish, no matter how small, into that sort of an environment for extended periods of time.

No fish should live in a tank this small. There are many lower cost alternatives to "fish bowls" that in the long run will be less work and provide you and your fish a happy life together.

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While I would never buy one of these for a live fish, making a planter out of one was an awesome idea. Originally I was going to hang it on a wall, but instead I have it hanging in a window and it looks great.

While these bowls are totally unsuitable for a live fish, there are many fun things you can do with them. Besides my planter idea, I'm considering getting a second and created an LED lamp, and I'm sure others have similar ideas for using such an inexpensive and remarkably sturdy thing.

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my sons snail Gary lived in the bubble wall mounted fish tank for about 5 months then it apparently sprang a leak while we were away on vacation. no more Gary and a very upset Nathaniel (my son) so over all I'd say it was a flimsy piece of junk.

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Betta Fish are tropical fish. They require a heated tank... tank, not bowl and a minimum of 3 gallons of water, 5 gallons even better. People sometimes say that these fish "don't do much", well it is probably because they are in an unheated environment. They are intelligent and can come to recognize their owner. This product is totally inadequate. Betta fish can live for years, but inside one of these half-bubble traps I can only imagine their life will be shortened. Yes, they are used to shallow water...... shallow water that covers a huge distance, not 4 inches. Please do not purchase this product, it really is inhumane for such a tropical fish. There are better products out there. I am disappointed in Amazon for marketing this junk quite frankly. It is not a fish tank, as the name suggests, it is a half a fish bowl. Soup is for bowls, tanks are for fish.

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R2 Extreme LED Aquarium Moonlight

R2 Extreme LED Aquarium MoonlightThe light itself is solid enough. It puts out a good amount of light with a nice blue hue that looks very moonlight-esque. The power supply provided has a nice switch on the cord for ease of controlling. However, the product does not include a reflector and without a method of reflecting the light, the strength of the light feels a bit lackluster. I was able to solve this easily by folding a piece of aluminum foil over it to act as a reflector, but that is not an ideal solution. For $29.99 and what is essentially a plastic tube with some LEDs in it, I would expect to get a reflector which would likely add mere pennies to the manufacturing cost. For that reason, and that reason alone, I give this product a 3 star rating.

In order for me to give this product a 5 star rating, it would need to be priced more along the lines of $10 rather than $30. Don't get me wrong, this light does serve its purpose and does look very nice, but it is most certainly a bit overpriced. But this is a nuanced piece of equipment and very few others create a product specifically designed to be a moonlight for aquariums. I suppose with the market cornered, they can get away with charging a bit more.

That said, I do like the light (with my foil reflector), and I believe my fish love it as well. It looks very nice at night not only in the water but in my room as well, as the light bounces off of the water and onto my walls. Without a reflector, however, the light is glaringly bright sitting on top of your aquarium and a great deal of light is lost going in every direction but into the tank.

I have kept the light ultimately as it is really about the only one our there, and I am happy with it. I recommend it if you absolutely feel like you need a moonlight and don't have a fixture with one already built in. If you are presently shopping for an overall lighting system, I would seek out one that has LEDs built in for night viewing rather than using this separate one. It is worth it for those of us who want the nice look of the moonlight and are willing to accept that we are being gouged a bit. Just know that for $30 you will be overpaying a bit, but you will also be getting something that wells rather well. It's up to you to decide whether that's worth it.

This little 5 LED moonlight lights my 56 gallon column tank perfectly. I think this unit lights more realistically and better than my 20 LED moonlight I purchased on another tank last year. The ability to mount this light wherever and rotate it til your liking is a huge plus.

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I purchased this for a 29 gallon aquarium (30" long by 12" wide by 18" deep), and it provides plenty of light. I used the included self-stick pads to mount it on the back side of my existing aquarium lighting fixture. This is what I like about this moonlight:

1. Plenty of bluish light for this size aquarium; great moonlight effect.

2. Power supply is included, and attaches to the LED light itself via a small plug. The cord is at least 6 ft. long.

3. There is an on/off switch included (on the power supply cord).

4. The cylindrical light clips into (or out of) a mounting bracket, and the light can be easily rotated in the bracket to direct the light at the best angle.

5. The mounting bracket comes with small screws and self-stick pads for easy attachment to an existing fixture. I find that it gives the best illumination if it mounted a bit above the aquarium cover rather than right on it.

I've only been using it for about a week now, so I can't comment on longevity, but so far I'm very pleased, and would recommend this.

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Recieved a faulty connector with the light.

Amazon took care of it and replaced it with a working one.

I e-mailed R2 about this and they still haven't got back to me.

So here's a pro & con list

Pros

comes with light-switch

awesome shimmer affect

good coverage for my 18 gallon

corals look amazing under the light

Cons

R2 has no customer service

the price for the quality isn't worth it

all the attatchments that come with it need to be modified in order to properly function.

This is a quick and easy alternative for a moonlight on your tank.

Still not sure about the price, but it's not the worst $30 I ever spent.

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This Lights awesome fits perfect for fluval edge under the canopy... Be careful with the double stick tape it fell off into the water shorted out and killed my snails from the current. When it worked it was awesome but now im trying to get a hold of the manufacturer.

Aqueon Full-Spectrum Daylight T8 Fluorescent Lamp

Aqueon 65356 18-Inch Full-Spectrum Daylight T8 Fluorescent Lamp, 15-WattThis Aqueon 8000K bulb is a standard offering in many aquarium kits that include a hood and bulb. They are available in several lengths. I am reviewing the 48" bulb.

We have four very colorful Shubunkin goldfish. When they were small, we had them in a standard 55-gallon aquarium that came equipped with the 8000K Aqueon bulbs. The tank had a dark navy blue background. The Aqueon 8000K bulbs were perfect for the combinations of colors in the fish (orange, brown, blue, silver, and white) as well as the dark solid color background. In fact, the colors of these fish were pleasingly vivid under this light.

After a year, the fish were getting too large for the 55-gallon tank, so we moved to a 120-gallon. I purchased a custom-made hood with a pair of HO T5 bulbs, one at 6500K, the other at 10,000K, because an 8000K bulb was not available in a T5. The T5 bulbs were extremely bright and lit the tank to the point I thought I'd have to buy sunglasses for the fish. Algae growth increased dramatically. The new lights also imparted a greenish cast to the navy blue background. And, the HO ballasts emitted a lot of heat.

I purchased a different hood that held a pair of T8 bulbs, trying several different combinations from ZooMed. It was amasing how slightly different C/T bulbs affected the colors of the fish, gravel, and background. Bulbs at 6500K literally turned the fishes' colors from vivid to very washed-out. I ultimately went back to the Aqueon 8000K bulb for the main light, and used a Zoo Med Coral Sun Actinic 420 Coral Bulb T8 32 Watts, 48-Inch in the second slot. Together, the 8K Aqueon and the Coral Sun Actinic 420 provide a very pleasing level of color and intensity of light to the 120-gallon tank. At night, shutting off the Aqueon and leaving the Coral Sun Actinic on by itself, lends a cool "moonlight glow" to the tank.

From my experience, I've learned that manufacturer's stated color/temperature ratings can vary quite a bit. Finding a bulb (or bulbs) that provide a pleasing level of color and intensity may require some trial and error.

If you have a tank with live plants, the Aqueon 8000K bulb may not provide the correct spectrum or intensity of light. We had a few plants in our tank, but the fish ate them almost as fast as we could replace them, so I can't report on how well the Aqueon bulbs will support a planted tank. YMMV.

Finally, we have been using the Aqueon 8000K bulbs in our tanks for over two years. We've never had a failure or problem with them.

The product is great.... HOWEVER, it does not give off the same light as my other three.

YES, I ordered the right bulb. Exactly the same information.

18inch, Full Spectrum Daylight 15 watt

Well, my advice is when ording, if you have two or more bulbs in you aquarium oe two or more aquariums, ORDER A COMPLETE CHANGE OF ALL THE BULBS or order spares at the same time you order the originals so that you will have a few spares on hand for when they go out.......

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Gives my aquarium a good bright appearance. The old bulb had a greenish appearance, not so with this one. Excellent price.

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the description is wrong.. its a extra yellow light which makes the water go green... and greens lose their contrast with surrounding.

my previous T8 was looked way better. i didn't see any difference in plant growth as well..

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I have a fresh water tank. These bulbs give that beautiful glow that everyone asks if its a saltwater tank.

Azoo Premium Peat Moss

Azoo Premium Peat MossThis fulfilled all its promises. It arrived quickly. The box was fine, and the peat moss inside the box was exactly as advertised. The peat was not in granules, like many of the canister filter media peat, but loose and fluffy and dirt-like, exactly like the peat you'd use in a garden.

I got this because I was paranoid about using garden peat, and while this is a perfectly good product, it is so expensive (you get about enough to fill a quart or less), next time I will probably just skip it and use organic peat moss meant for gardening.

Tetra Submersible Heater

Tetra Submersible 50-Watt HeaterI wish I could give this product a worse score than 1 star. Purchased this heater from Wal-mart in a pinch because the heater that came with the aquarium broke (was a very cheap one) and I didn't want the temperature to drop since it was winter. Kept an eye on the thing for the first few weeks of having it and everything seemed to be ok. This week the dumb thing short circuited because it got water inside somehow and continually heated the tank. I discovered this when I got home from work. I noticed unusual behavior in a frog I had in the aquarium. On further inspection my other frog was already dead on the bottom of the tank and the water was almost 100 degrees F. The frog that was still alive was just floating in the current from the filter and had a bad fungal infection that had sprouted up overnight. Removed him to a treatment tank and did what we could but the poor guy didn't make it. This is a horrible product. I would not recommend this to anyone and I wish I hadn't bought the product because I lost 2 very dear pets.

I have purchased 3 of these Tetra Heaters in the past 5 months, and all of them have quit. The warranty only allows you to pay shipping both ways, either to fix yours, or they will send another one. I do not want any more of these Tetra heaters, and am looking for another brand. I wouldn't waist your money.

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I bought this heater (from WalMart)last week for my 5 gallon tank. When I first put it in the tank the red light came on. After maybe a minute or so the light turned off. I wondered whether or not it was heating the water...

After a couple days I moved the heater to my 10 gallon tank. The light did not come on, even after unplugging and replugging it. It's been in this tank for about three days, and the light hasn't come on. The temperature has actually dropped a few degrees since being in this tank. I will be returning it to the store as soon as possible.

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It electrocuted my catfish... Why? Because they don't do quality control in China. Yes, you can feel how angry I am for killing my catfish which I've had for years. I wish I could give a negative star on this review. Never buy Tetra products, you have been warned.

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I was researching on a good heater for a 1.5gal fish tank, and I came across the Tetra submersible HT 10. It fits very well into the tank, and the heater maintains a constant temperature at 76F. I am satisfied with this heater. However, you cannot change the temperature setting. It has been 3 months since i bought this heater, and i have no complaints yet. My fish is healthy and well heated with this HT10 from tetra.

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Tetra Whisper Power Filter

Tetra Whisper Power Filter 60, 60-GallonI have a 65 gallon tank which replaced a 20 I had owned for 3 years. I had the appropriate Whisper filter on that one so I got the larger version for this one. There is no such thing as a silent filter (unless it is in another room) but the whisper does a good job of keep noise to a minimu. If you have your water level right, you do not hear the waterfall effect that others have addressed.

Also, I replaced the additional media in the filter with a better mesh to control phosphates and (hopefully) cut down on algae, and there was plenty of room for this material along with the bags and charcoal.

I had looked at the more expensive cylinder filters but after assessing the cleaning problems, the leaking problems and the overall work involved, I chose to stick with the Whisper and spend my $$ on new fish and decorations!

Works great. Handy slide in filter cartridges for easy and quick changes. Adjustable flow rate. Extra tubing for water intake inside tank. Super quiet! A quality product.

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I've been buying Whisper aquarium products for a number of years and I have to tell you I couldn't be happier with them. They ARE the quietest products on the market. Put them on/in your fish tank and they run so quietly you won't even know they're there. And this power filter lives up to its name. It's super quiet and it filters the water just as it should, leaving it crystal clear (unless you have a bacteria problem and then the only cure for that is to treat your tank). I especially like the design of the bio bags. If you want to add more charcoal or some ammo chips to take care of an ammonia problem, just open them up and add them to the bag. I give this product an A+.

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I have used the Tetra Whisper filters on many different tanks for many years. I was quite sad to see them

apparently go away for a while. Seeing the filters available once again and I immediately bought a couple,

actually three now. Two have been returned and I am using the current one till I find a replacement.

The Whisper filters of old I thought were quite aptly named since were it not being able to see the water movement

across the surface of the tank you would never even know they were running.

NOT the case now... the first one was so noisy I thought for sure there has to be some kind of defect. Returning

it and buyihng another. Well.. once again, incredibly noisy. Thinking third time was a charm I decided to try

one more. I don't know what Tetra has done to these filters but whatever it was, please UNDO it. Unless you meant

Whisper to be completely sarcastic.

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I have owned a whisper filter in the past and find them a superior product. So I was not hesitant to buy this one. The whisper does work better than most standard filter systems that come with aquariums these days. So thats why after 1 month I ditched the Aqueon filter system that came with the tank I purchased and switched to the Whisper filter. The only thing I would say that is negative is the sound... it isn't a whisper at all.. more like a water fall in your house. So if you find the sound of running water irritating this isn't the system for you. I find it soothing so it isn't a problem.

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Nano CO2 Diffuser - Glass Reactor for Aquarium Plants

Nano CO2 Diffuser - Glass Reactor for Aquarium Plantsi put this on my DIY co2 system and it works great, you need to have pressure for it to work. it looks great in my tank and has been working perfectly for a few weeks now. Wish the glass was a little thicker, I get nervous when I have to clean it because its so thin, but overall it works great and looks great too..

I bought this for my DIY yeast bottle setup (with a 2 liter bottle) and it works great. The bubbles out of this are incredible small, much smaller than any air stone I have tried. Smaller bubbles=better CO2 absorption. It supplies my 26 gal tank very well, for larger tanks consider using two for more CO2. Very attractive too.

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The seller seems to have run out of suction cups. But the diffuser works great. It is also very small, the diameter of the ceramic disk is less than an inch and its about 3 inches tall, it looks great on my 10 gallon planted aquarium. This diffuser is 10 times better than any air stone and probably needs 10 times the pressure in order to work properly.

EDIT: The ceramic disc in this nano diffuser will get clogged over time if you don't have a gas separator (assuming you have a DIY CO2 system; personally I wouldn't recommend having a gas separator since many of the pressure is lost in there). I recommend using hydrogen peroxide to clean it; pull it out and soak the diffuser in hydrogen peroxide. It is not harmful to the fish nor will it change the water chemistry of your tank once you put it back. You can rinse off the excess hydrogen peroxide if you want but it is not necessary.

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I really liked this diffuser while it was working. But it takes less than a day when the pressure runs out for it to get clogged. Unclogging is as simple as drying it out and popping it in the oven for a short amount of time but one day the stem broke when I was removing the tubing. For 11 bucks, its annoyingly fragile, and in the end I was left searching for a more reliable product.

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It may have taken a little while to receive this item. It came from Singapore so it was no wonder that it took about a week and a half to get here. All that aside, this little wonder is perfect. It hardly takes up any space in my 10 gallon freshwater tank and now my plants are looking GREAT!

Aqua Ultraviolet AAV00072 57-watt UV Sterilizer with Wiper for Aquarium, 2-Inch, Black

Aqua Ultraviolet AAV00072 57-watt UV Sterilizer with Wiper for Aquarium, 2-Inch, BlackVery good product. My water cleared in 3 days and is still clear. I have a 20 by 10 pond. Very nice worth the money no more spending on powders to keep the water clear

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AQUATEK ChillMaster Aquarium Cooling Fan 4 Fan Model (AQT-F04)

AQUATEK ChillMaster Aquarium Cooling Fan 4 Fan ModelMy 160 gallon tank was reaching 82 degrees at night and I couldnt get it down. Since ive added this my tank has dropped down to 79 degrees and allows my heater to maintain a stabile temp. The water evaporates fast due to the increase, but as long as you stay on top of the sump level it works flawlessly.

I was having a problem with heat in my 34 gallon reef tank. I was surprised at how well these fans worked . I put them on a controller that would automatically go on if the temperature rises above 80°. Let's just say I have no more issues with heat. These fans are small, economical ,and very quiet. This is the best purchase I've ever made.

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For my 20 gallon tank, operating only about 7 hours a day, it works great.

dropping about 3-4 degrees celsius, which is perfect for protecting my crystal reds

during summer.

This product is neatly designed and it seems durable.

However, like the picture suggests, you are going to have lots of trouble placing it

unless your tank edge have nothing on, because the bracket won't fit anything.

Almost all fish tank that are on American market have black plastic covering the top edge.

I was lucky that I had a light fixture that was perfect for the cooling fan to lean on.

The main problem is that this cooling fan makes loud noise.

If you are used to make your own aquarium fan with computer cooling fan,

You will be shocked by its noise.

It sounds as if you have a huge air conditioner operating near you.

If your aquarium is very close to your workplace or bedroom, it is most likely that the noise will bother you.

P.S The package says do not operate the cooler more than 8 hours a day.

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If you want a low cost chiller, then this will do the trick. I have a 15 gallon

tank, that is around 19C, and with this thing on, it goes down to 16C, I believe it

could even go lower because I only left it on for an hour.

Yes, it's like having a chiller, but without having to burn your pocket!

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I was so excited waiting for my fan's (2) I put them everywhere I could to get the max air... it didnt help at all.....absolutely NOTHING.....then it says to turn it off in 4 hours so it wont over heat....what a joke.....wouldda been better to buy a walmart fan..... I want my $$$$ back...... so dissappointing

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Marina Net Trap, Fine Mesh

Marina Net Trap, Fine MeshWe are in the process of trying to breed guppies. This breeding net is so simple to put together, and seems sturdy enough for all the fry. We have about 20 fry right now in there, and there is still plenty of room for more :). the only problem i have so far with it is the size, it would be fine for maybe a 10 gallon tank...but takes up alot of space in our small 6 gallon. We plan on updating our tank soon, because out guppies are multiplying like crazy. I would reccomend this to anybody who has a ten gallon tank or larger.

This little gadget is easy to assemble and super simple to assemble in a pinch! We have about 26 guppy babies that are happy and safe from the bigger fish of the tank :)

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This net does what it is supposed to do, and once it's set into place, it is alright. But setting it up is a little painful. You insert the plastic sides, then pull the net tight and tie the string around the top. To secure it to the side of the tank, you use metal arms and bend them over the side. During this whole process those plastic sides you inserted are falling out of their hole (they do not click into place). But to look on the bright side... it works, it will fold flat when I'm finished with it.

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This worked great for a 5 inch fish that was injured by getting stuck in a sunken ship. The product is easy to assemble and clean. Great price too! Shipped on time with no issues.

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This is my second one of these netting style breeder houses. I use to use a solid hard plastic one, but it was too heavy, didn't have a good circulation going through it, hard to keep on the side of the tank due to weight, and took up a lot of storage space.

The first one I lost. This is a simple design, essentially a plastic square with netting. The netting allows good circulation of current tank water to enter. It has two metal clips on the side for holding it in place. I am currently using it to house cherry shrimp offspring until they get bigger.

I could see the net tearing if one is not careful. There is a nice drawstring at the top to tighten the net around its plastic housing and also give somewhat of a top to the container. I would not try muscling this too tight. I suppose the quality of the netting could be improved, hence the 4 star, but by all means it works effectively and I have had no problems.

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H2Show ColorMix LED - Color-changing Blue, Red and Green Submersible Spotlight for Aquariums - suct

H2Show ColorMix LED - Color-changing Blue, Red and Green Submersible Spotlight for Aquariums - suction cup mount includedGreat product and works just like it states it should. Great in my fish tank as a accent light effect.

Fairly easy to install but the cords are somewhat ungainly. I installed this with a bubbler in order to increase aeration of the aquarium and to leave some light on at night.

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This little works great, I put it at the top of the tank and the changing colors really adds to the tank. I will order more for our other tank.

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Universal Rocks 48-Inch by 24-Inch Ledge Flexible Aquarium Background

Universal Rocks 48-Inch by 24-Inch Ledge Flexible Aquarium BackgroundLooks good and of good quality, was just cut a tiny bit crooked. Nothing some putty didn't fix. Make sure it fits well in tank so fish do not get stuck behind.

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biOrb Easy Plant - 2 Pack Large

biOrb Easy Plant - 2 Pack LargeI love this brand and type of plant for my aquarium. Our local pet store only carries the small and medium, so when I found the large online I ordered immediatly. They are the best and I will continue to purchase this brand.

However, with in 2 hrs of having the plants in the tank our pleco became entangled in the grass like plant (it is made poorly and left with jagged edges) and cut up his fins very badly. The wider leaf plant is perfect though.

They were a little bigger than I had anticipated but can be cut down to proper size, which I'm fine with.

To me, they looked like they were supposed to be a neon green, which was what I was looking for. They turned out a typical green color.

Other than color, they're nice.

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I put them in my regular (not biOrb) 30 gal tank and they look beautiful against my white gravel and blue background. They are definitely brighter than regular plastic plants. The heavy weights at the bottom are an amazing innovation, just dropped them in and nothing floats back up! But I still had to get into the water to cover them with the gravel though. They are long enough to reach almost top of the water, my tank is about 20 inches in height. Absolutely recommend it to anyone.

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Having gone thru a ton of different plants. I think I like this base the best. Just right. The plastic ones come apart, the stone bases which cost ALOT more haven't held up either.. and are too big to keep hid. I think these are going to work. Like the smaller size for hiding. And the price is dropping. What's not to like ???

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One plant has long, skinny leaves that resemble long grass.

One plant has long, broader leaves that are about 3/4" wide.

These plants are long enough to go all the way to the top of the BiUbe, slightly poking out of the water.

It really looks nice to include one set of Large plants in the BiUbe along with smaller plants.

I placed the plant that resembles grass underneath the feeding hole.

When I drop floating food pellets in the feeding hole, they stick to the grass and my fish seem to enjoy eating the pellets off the grass...but who knows?...

Como Fish Tank Aquarium Water-level Alarm Warner Annunciator

Como Fish Tank Aquarium Water-level Alarm Warner AnnunciatorIt worked OK for a couple of weeks but it starting giving false alarms and sometimes it sounds in the middle of the night without any reason. I ended up disconnecting it most of the time. I would not buy this again

biOrb Knock Down Stand - Black

biOrb Knock Down Stand - Blackto much money for this small table this is not strong for the price

it look very small for holding 30g tank

I paid $27.61 for this stand from amazon.com brand new. It is the Executive Wooden Stand from Reef One (biOrb) that retails from $85 to $99. I am giving it 3 stars mainly for the low price offered by amazon.com. For that price ($27.61) it is a great little stand. But if you pay anything over $30 for this stand, you are getting ripped off.

There's not much to the stand at all. There are no compartments for you to put any supplies in. The stand feels cheaply made. However, putting it together took minutes and was easy despite lack of good intructions.

Overall, I am pleased at getting it for such a low price. I didn't want to spend alot on a stand because starting a new aquarium can be pricey and for me, the stand was low on the list of important things I needed. I would not recommend this stand for anything less than $30. You're better off buying a nice wooden stand for under $99 that you can actually put supplies and all in and would probably be a bit more sturdier.

5 STARS FOR AMAZON.COM for putting the price for this stand at what it should actually cost.

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

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

Fish Mate 24 Watt UV Lamp

Fish Mate 24 Watt UV LampI have a fish Mate 6000 and use the 24 Watt UV lamp in my pond. This price on the lamp is the best I have found. But the packing was not the best. Luckily it did not break.

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