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Glo Power-Glo T8 Fluorescent Aquarium Bulb, 30-Watt, 36-Inch

I have a dual-socket fixture in my 58 gallon bowfron Penn Plax aquarium. I use one of these bulbs along with an 18000 Kelvin (blue wavelength) spectrum bulb. This combination gives great illumination with a pleasing color balance. Using just the daylight spectrum by itself is rather dull in my opinion.

Allpet is very fast and the packageing is great. I will buy again, but this bulb is not a T-10 as the description says, it is a T-8. Bulbs are very bright and fit my 3" ballast. Overall I am happy with my purchase.

Product gets 5 stars but I wanted a T-10.

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Jardin Plastic Plants Aquarium Tank Decoration, 20-Inch Long

Better than what I can get locally at Petsmart or Petco. If you're familiar with those, this one is nicer imo. Stays place in the gravel very well, too.

This plant was good quality, looks good in the tank, and has a nice heavy base that is easy to bury in the tank. Very happy with it.

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I was very impressed with the plant it is a beautiful addition to my tank. It is exactly what I wanted. I am going to buy another

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These artificial plants look great. I've bought many before, but these are the best so far. The color for me is great.

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Just the right height, full not skimpy, and the weight on the bottom is perfect so it doesn't float all over the pond!

Marineland Rite-Size Cartridge A

Same product you would find at any pet store, but at a discounted price. Picture shown is for a size B or C, but the actual product received is a size A with the notches on both sides at the top. Works great so I have no complaints on its function, especially since Marineland is a well known brand.

While I like to support my LFS with my patronage, when the budget prevents me from spending $20 on filter cartridges this is the place to get them! They're the exact same ones as you'd get in the store and usually a nice percentage off. Just rinse, insert, and you're on your way!

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The Marineland Penguin rite-size filters fit my filter perfectly. And the price you get here is hard to beat.

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These filters work great. The activated charcoal is really effective at removing odors and chemical residue, e.g., tetracycline after a treatment. And assorted particles are nixed in a couple hours in my Marineland Mini. The fish look active and happy so regular filter and water changes really does foster aquarium health.

The Amazon product image depicts a larger Marineland filter model, but I received the correct size (A).

Like most reviewers here, I have been paying huge markups for these same filters at my local pet store. The same 6-pack sells for $24.99 plus tax in Honolulu. I realize a storefront operation needs a higher markup to cover overhead, and I don't mind paying a little extra, but an extra $15 over the Amazon price is excessive. So now I can afford to really change filters every few weeks or so.

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The aquarium filters are good quality but are also the exact same product sold at Walmart under the name Aqua Tec

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SeaClear Eclipse 3 Compatible Aquarium

I received this and it didn't have a cover for it. There was no mention of a top coming with it, but with the price as much as it was, I just assumed it came with all the extras. I returned the aquarium and got a full refund.

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Laguna PowerFlo External Biological Pond Filter, 1000-Gallon, 20-Inch

We bought this as a second biological filter for our koi pond. The media inside our waterfall is our original (and primary) bio filter. However, the small koi that we stocked the pond with years ago have now grown to about 2 feet long. They eat a ton and "pollute" the water like crazy so we decided to add a bit more mechanical and biological filtration. We bought a second pump (Laguna MaxFlo 3000GPH) along with this Laguna bio filter. This new pump is in bottom of deepest part of pond (3.5') and circulates water through separate above-ground UV sterilizer and then to this Laguna bio filter which then empties back into pond. As another viewer noted, it was a hassle to find hosing that would fit the output connections of this filter. Seems to be an odd or irregular size. Regular pond hosing didn't fit so had to spend a lot of time and MUCH more $$$ than should be necessary to get hose that would fit and survive the elements.

As far as the actual performance of this bio filter...I have to say I'm unimpressed. The cost of it is low compared to others that I considered which is why I gave it a 2 instead of a 1.

What I like?

The price

Easy enough to clean. Bottom plug removes in order to drain. Lift-out compartments can be quickly hosed off.

Some other bio filters are set up for easy flushing and cleaning, but cost considerably more.

What I don't like?

It's sort of flimsy (we laid some flat concrete pads behind the landscaping in order to level filter box and give it some stability)

I don't like the filtering media provided (it keeps disappearing through the output hoses). Will replace with better option.

Lid doesn't fit snugly enough.

If you aren't careful in making sure that the two output flows are removing water from the filter at a rate equal to (or greater than) water coming in, the excess water will just spill out from under lid...and drain your pond.

The already mentioned problem with finding output hosing to fit. I ended up having to spend $40 for 4.5' of output hosing.

I feel that the engineering of the filter input/output and compartments is not optimal. If I don't clean it out at least once a week, too much dead algae and other gunk settles in the bottom. I generally only clean out our other biological filter (BioFalls) no more than 2-3 times a year. In order to keep the good bacteria operating at peak, the media needs water/oxygen circulating over it constantly. If water circulates too fast, the bacteria doesn't have enough time to do its stuff. But in the case of this bio filter, it appears to me that there is too much lower area in the box where the water doesn't circulate or move the water. As a result, the dead algae (from the UV sterilizer) and other small debris just settles in the bottom and slowly decays.

I am very pleased with this product. My 1,000 gallon pond was a murky green before i installed this filter. in less than two days it is crystal clear. I hooked it up to a laguna clear flo 900 gph pond pump. I think that was important as this particular pump was capable of handling larger particles. The only reason I did not give it five stars is that the water outflow nozzle is larger than a 1.25 inch and smaller than a 1.5 inch. I had to buy and fit a specialty hose so I could run an outflow line and not use the unit as a waterfall. I have a separate pump and hose for the waterfall. Also, it comes with the filter pad and the lava rock, but it would not have taken much to also include the plastic biological media which goes in the third stage. I had to buy that separately also. overall, the filter works very well, I would definitely recommend.

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We have used this model of pond filter for several years and had to replace it recently due to minor part breakage. The price is reasonable and the function is fine. I would like a stronger bottom plug design and water supply connector.

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I have had this for a few months now. I must say, it does work with a little help with beneficial bacteria. I have this running on the Laguna 600 pump, it's feeding into the external filter. The bacteria can grow on its own, or you can buy products to start the biological process. I would not use this with anything larger than 1000 gallons. It is a bit smaller, with a little added bio-media added such as ceramic rings, a few lava rocks, plastic scrub pads, and a few small air conditioner filter pads (not included) this things works great to grow bacteria. Only mods I would suggest, adding a air pump with air stones in the media, so the bacteria will grow. I have done this by drilling a hole and adding a air pump to media. Also the parts made are a little cheaply made but do the job.

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Laguna Service Kit for Pressure-Flo 1400 Pressurized Pond Filter

I bought this to clean out my existing (2 year old) filter and start fresh this spring. This comes with all "O rings" in addition to short brushes, filter rings, and a new UV bulb. A small tube of silicone lubricant is also supplied to ensure the o rings do not dry out. The only thing this kit doesn't include are the bio rings but those should last forever. A solid five stars for this service kit: exactly what I needed.

made and provided by the manufaturer so you know it will perform weel and fit correctly.

I also like the actual filter.

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Carib Sea Instant Aquarium Tahitian Moon 20lb

Wasn't sure what to expect when buying this. My boyfriend and I moved and I wanted to start new and fresh with my 30 gallon tank fresh water aquarium. I put in my new gravel and then put in this product. Its like a black sand, not gravel which I wasn't sure about at first. I then put in the aquarium ornaments, water and the two packets that came with this, regulated the temp. and then we bought several new fish that evening and put them in. Well its been several weeks and all is going well! I didn't have to treat the water at all. The sand in it gives my black and blue gravel a nice shine to it and my fish seem to love it as well. They're more active then before I used this stuff. It came packaged well and received very quickly which I was happy with. To be honest I didn't even know what this stuff was just sounded easy, and it was. Would recommend and would buy again!

Marina Betta Pals Kit

I really wish people would really educate themselves about betta splendens and their housing requirements. These so-called 'betta kits' are not acceptable by any serious aquarist. This tank is clearly too small. A betta fish needs a larger tank that is big enough for a heater to fit inside it. Bettas are tropical fish and they do need a heater to regulate their body temperature and keep them healthy (room temperature water will not help keep a fish heal its fins if it has fin rot or shredded its fins for some other reason). Secondly bettas are intelligent, curious creatures who likes to swim around and through things. This tank does not provide the space for that kind of activiity. With this little prison, er, tank, the fish is just going to sit there and eventually bite its tail due to boredom. If you want to get a betta fish, at least get a medium Kritter Keeper, a mini hyor heater, and a few silk plants and nice bridge for the fish. I wouldn't even use this fish prison for water changes or as a hospital.

Admittedly, I am not a fish purist. I was simply looking for a nice, compact fishtank for my 2.5-year-old to keep a betta in his room. I bought the Marina Betta Pals kit in green from a local box retailer and moved Pickle into his home. He ate, pooped, made bubble nests and was lively. He seemed very happy for the 3 years that he lived there before passing away, in spite of his small domain. My son is now almost 8 and on his second betta who has been with us for 2.5 years now. Again, every indication is that the fish is not unhappy with his surroundings. So yes, this is a small tank, but its small size is a bonus in a kid's room. It is easy to clean, easy to open to feed the fish, and has a lid to protect the fish from our curious cats and random Legos. And the fish just don't appear to be distressed in it.

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I have a hard time understanding why Marina would sell & market a fish tank specifically marketed for Bettas when after researching betta fish it's so clear that this tank size is tiny and cruel to keep a fish in?

I bought this at Petsmart one day when I decided to get a betta for my daughter's birthday present, and I just figured since it was specifically a "Betta kit" that it was humane and an appropriate size for a betta. Unfortunately, upon getting home with my betta tank all set up, I Googled a bit to learn more about this fish and read in several different places (from both professionals, veterinarians, and fish enthusiasts) that a 1/2 gallon betta aquarium is WAY too small and cruel to put the fish in. And after letting the fish live in this aquarium for a few weeks, I know they're right. My fish sits in the corner, facing the corner all day, despite regular cleaning his fins are pulled close to the body, he barely moves except to eat. It's very clear this fish is stressed out.

Finally, I picked up a 1.5 gallon tank and hoping it will help, as well as some natural plants for him to hide behind. Just got it tonight, so we'll see.

But my problem is I just think it's incredibly misleading for Marina to market & sell aquariums for Bettas that they MUST KNOW are TOO SMALL for these beautiful fish to thrive in. My fish survived, sure, but as one professional put it in their article on Bettas: "Surviving and thriving are two very different things." And as for my, I want a happy & healthy fish.

So, shame on you Marina for selling aquariums like this! I'm certain there are many more unaware buyers like myself that assume because the pet store sells it, it must be appropriate for their pet. Very misleading. Great design! But just not enough for even one fish.

And to other buyers, please do your research on bettas before buying. They are beautiful, fun fish. Give them a good life!

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I'm a betta hobbist and I know about all the misconceptions that betta can live in just about anything and it is bogus. This "aquarium" is way too small, betta require atleast one gallon of water and that needs to be cleaned 1-2x weekly atleast. This is probably 1/2 gallon or less meaning you either clean it every day, t hus stressing your betta out and killing it or let is die a slow death from ammonia burns and other ills. This also has no lighting leave betta looking dull and boring, no heating or ability to heat so your house must stay warm where your betta is and it just isn't good. You can also buy large Critter Carriers (2-3 gallons) for the same price or less, it wouldn't be great, but it'd be a heck of a lot better.

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I liked this tank because I don't have a lot of space away at school. It fits one betta fish (no more than one).

There is no room for a filter-but a plant helps with maintaining the oxygen levels and keeping wastes down. I clean up the food my picky betta misses with a net. I also change about a quarter of the water in my tank every 2 days. It has held up really nicely so far. My betta is happy. I wish I had room for toys. Poor guys bored and stares at me half the time :-) lol. I think he needs something to do.

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Laguna Pressure-Flo UVC Lamp for Laguna Pressure-Flo Filter 700 and 1400

The lamp was well packaged and arrived very quickly. I will shop with ozbo again.

Totally satisfied with this UVC Lamp. Original lamp lasted nearly 3 years when only rated for 12 months. Well protected when shipped.

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This lamp worked perfectly, unlike an off brand that did nothing but buzz. This one cleared up the green water in a matter of a couple of days. The Laguna Pressure-Flo filter with UVC lamp is one of the best purchases I ever made for my pond.

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API Accu-Clear Water Clarifier

This is the best product for keeping my aquarium sparkling. I happened on it by accident at a supply place once and had not been able to find it again around here. So I searched the web and found it. I will order it again and again, as long as I have a fish tank and the internet. Within minutes my tank looks like a brand new tank and my fish handle it well. Thank you for this opportunity to express my opinion. Keep on doing what your doing.

I've been using this product for about a year now. Every time I siphon the gravel in my tanks, a lot of detritus and waste gets kicked up into the water. Using this is pretty entertaining and functional when you put it in, it looks like a fog rolling through your tank. It's kinda surreal. After an hour or two (depending on how many gallons per hour your filter processes), it clears right up.

Note that this will NOT work on an unfiltered tank. This product functions by making the particles in the tank large and heavy enough to be picked up by the filter. Also, be very careful when measuring this out I don't know for sure if it's related, but every time I use this product and then test my water, my pH comes back a teensy bit high. Using too much may cause problems for pH-sensitive fish.

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I've been using Api for my tanks for well over 17 years and i would never change their products for any other brand in the world. That said the Api Accu-Clear should become a staple in any aquarium/fish tank cabinet because you will never find anything that will work better than this.

First off for reviewers that complain about the Api Accu-Clear READ the instructions and be PATIENT.

Accu-Clear on average depending on how cloudy your water is, the chemicals/products you have used in the water, the fish, the set-up, the quality of water in your area, the size of your tank, the type of filter you are using,+++ in my experience for a 6 gallon tank for example you will see the water change within 30 minutes and its not a "good" change, it becomes even cloudier and for the first 12h it pretty much stays like that. I know you are going to worry about your fish DON'T they are fine. I know you are going to want to add more chemicals, etc. DON'T just wait everything will be fine. And most importantly i know you are going to want to do a water change be it 25% or 50% or the whole thing DO NOT do that either just be PATIENT and wait!! After about 15h or so you should start seeing your tanks water clear up but you will not see results until at least 24-36h again depending on everything i mention above.

I have tried multiple times throughout the years to use other brands but without exception each and every one of them have failed miserably simply put they just won't work!

I trust Api products with my eyes closed, i would highly recommend them to everyone and i definitely will be buying them for as long as i own tanks.

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This clears up the water a good bit. I used it a few times on my cichlid tank. I haven't had to use it again.

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This product worked well and fast. as described, a small amount cleared my 25 gal. tank in a couple of hours and it has stayed clear for 1 weeks now. I recommend this product

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Aquatic Creations Blinking Octopus Bubbler Aquarium Ornament

It has a too strong odor of toxic plastic, possibly deadly to your fish. the paint started coming off as a huge cloud in the tank as soon as it got wet. I had to take it out and drain and replace the water. What a huge fiasco! JUNK!!

The product sounded pretty cool but when it arrived it was a let down. The paint job was a total let down. My young son could have done better.

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The Best Entertainment I've Ever Bought!! I had seen one at an Aquarium Shop in Reno, Nevada and just couldn't stop thinking about my Big Fish Tank and how it would look in it. They wanted $50 for theirs, so I went on Amazon and started looking around for the "Blinking Eye Octopus" or "Aquarium Ornament Blinking Eye Octopus". Ever since I have put it in the Tank at my Office, it has been the Best Entertainment for my Clients and their Children. Thanks Amazon and Thank You Zanusa Pet Products.

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Up Aqua Pierce Co2 System Starter Kit

As a patron of both the UpAqua and Fluval 88g Co2 setups I would go with the UpAqua. I say this for 3-reasons; UpAqua was half the price, better quality regulator, came with a stop valve, and did not malfunction. In addition, this should be no reason to purchase, but the box and packing was aesthetically put together. UpAqua is surprisingly coming out with good-great products.

This system is advertised as a Complete starter kit

Ready to use Aquariums up to 20 gallons

System does not come with the CO2 tubing.

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