U.P. Aqua Cichlid Stone (small)

I & my dwarf loachs love these stones! As do my lil oto-catfish! Nice & smooth with a realistic look...I & my aquatic friends are impressed! I am going to order more in the med & LG. Size to give my loachs more room as they grow! Great product! Not just for Cichlids!!!

Looks great in tank and has a real quality feel about it. Plus the fish seem to love it.

I'll be buying another one!

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As stated before, nice for small fish and shrimp. Although price here is less than elsewhere, it is still over priced for what it is. Looks nince though.

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its an excellent item, i just recieved it after my fish outgrew it. that was my fault because i didnt know what size to expect by the sizing on the site.

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These are great! I have the other two sizes and I just placed an order for this one as well and I do see myself buying more in the future for my kuhliis. I highly recommend the U.P. Aqua cichlid stones. They are a beautiful, functional piece for the aquarium and even more so when stacked together! Your fish will love their new houses and so will you!

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Spectrastone Permaglo Orange Aquarium Gravel for Freshwater Aquariums, 5-Pound Bag

My 8 year old grandson decided for his birthday he wanted his room done in neon orange (his favorite color). Didn't know how I was going to be able to change his aquarium to match his room. This stone was perfect. Thank you.

Shipping was great got here days after ordering even tho it said it would take much longer. The color of the gravel however is not as shown. It is much lighter and nothing special. petco's is the same orange and costs a couple bucks less. if bought in stores a lot less. Dont waste your money unless the only thing you are worried about is a quick delivery.

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All Glass Aquarium AAG25820 Inc Strip Light, 20-Inch

Some aquarium forums suggested using 2, 13 watt compact florescent bulbs in this fixture for a planted 10 gal tank. It functioned nicely with one exception. As the bulbs heated the plastic housing, it emitted a strong plastic smell that was not pleasant. Plants grew nicely in the aquarium but the smell did not diminish over time. I discarded this light and replaced it with an Aqueon single t8 florescent strip light. some of my plants did not survive the lower wattage light so I had to switch to low light plants. In retrospect this light and the plants with higher lighting requirements ended up being a waste of money. I would not recommend this product for use with compact florescent bulbs over a planted aquarium. Please note the fixture is designed to use low watt incandescent bulbs and woks well with them (no smell). Unfortunately you can not grow live plants under the incandescent bulbs.

This product is advertised as a strip light, but it is actually a dual bulb reflector. A strip light houses a single long tube, the kind that spans the entire width of the light and has two pins on each end of the bulb. This product has a fixture in the middle with two screw-in sockets for a light bulb to be screwed in on the left and right side with a metal reflector mounted above the socket fixture. While this may be useful if you're wanting to have two different kinds of light at once, such as a full spectrum plant bulb and a bulb for heat, this is typically not what people looking at strip lights are wanting.

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These striplights to hold the old fashioned bulbs are beginning to fade away and become hard to find, but they're absolutely perfect to use with a pair of five dollar at walmart compact flourescent bulbs from the fish dept. Not only that, the bulbs at Walmart while cheap are an excellent color temperature that I would call "Daylight Plus" it's a pure clean full spectrum white that's a significantly higher color temperature than your average "Daylight" bulb. So, ten bucks for the striplight, ten bucks for the bulbs and I have a light that's wicked awesome for my little planted Tetra tank, and would be equally wicked awesome for a saltwater or even a ten gallon micro-reef tank, those cheap Wal-mart bulbs are that good, and this fixture should be gaining popularity, not loosing, this setup eliminates the ballast and starter that fails in a 20" Flourescent strip-light, it's all in the bulb, and a bulb is only five bucks, not twenty like some stores get for a 20" tube flourescent bulb. I would recommend this to anyone considering this lighting setup. For a small ten gallon reef, I would use two striplights and four bulbs, 40 bucks for a reef lighting system TOTAL, in fact I've been waiting intending to do just that. Highly recommended product

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Great price, great quality and a great fit on the 10 gallon tank I will purchase another if needed Thanks

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I suggest using two 7 watt (40 watt equivalent) CFL daylight bulbs (Lowes, Utilitech, Medium Base Daylight 6500K bulbs, $9.02 each, Item # 7741, Model # LBP7T10) for this fixture. THEY WILL NOT CAUSE ANY PLASTIC SMELL (one reviewer tried 13 watt CFL bulbs and experienced this --I'm going to try it with a 13 watt Micro CFL and will post the results). I've been using the 7 watt CFL setup for over a year on three different aquariums --the original bulbs are still working, and most importantly, the plants are still growing. You need to know your lighting requirements --for a small aquarium (i.e., 10 gallon) this will produce a lot of light and you can grow more types of plants. For larger, deeper aquariums, this setup will work fine with plants requiring low light --i.e., Java Ferns, Java Moss, Anubias, etc.. This is NOT a full hood fixture it makes a nice replacement (or supplement it's small, and will fit in front or behind my fluorescent fixture. You can also do what I did for two bow front aquariums buy hood hinges (plastic strips available on Amazon), make a template leaving room for pumps, heater cords, etc. and have a local glass shop custom cut plate glass (cheap) to cover the aquarium as this fixture CAN'T be used directly over water. Research your plants and their lighting requirements there is no reason to leave a bad review when you buy a product that is inexpensive and does what it is supposed to do. I do blame the company for recommending incandescent bulbs they don't work as well as a good CFL T-10 tube.

EDIT: I've used some 13-watt micro-mini CFL's in two of these fixtures for a couple of days now there hasn't been any plastic smell and they don't get particularly hot. The micro-mini CFL's fit entirely within the metal reflector portion. Purchase the "Instant On" variety.

General rule of thumb: Even low-light plants (.e., Java Ferns) need around 1-2 watts of light per gallon some plants as much as 5 watts per gallon. The color of the bulb (measured in Kelvin, or "K") is important. The 6500K of the 7 watt CFL T-10 tube (40 watt equivalent) gives you a nice spectrum for ~ $9. For deeper aquariums, Sylvania makes a 13 watt (60 watt equivalent) CFL mini-micro, sold in a 2 pack for ~ $7/pair that also has a 6500K spectrum. This is low tech, inexpensive lighting, not something to throw on a reef aquarium, but good for a freshwater hobbyist on a budget that wants to add live, growing (vs. dying) plants to the mix.

AGAIN, YOU HAVE TO USE FIXTURE OVER GLASS THE BOTTOM OF THIS FIXTURE IS EXPOSED. If you need a HOOD for a small aquarium that includes one of these fixtures see : http://www.amazon.com/Perfecto-recess-incandescent-hood-black/dp/B0006G59T0/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1358957478&sr=8-2&keywords=10+GALLON+AQUARIUM+HOOD or buy hinges (available on Amazon).

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EHEIM Jager Aquarium Thermostat Heater 150W

After my Marineland Stealth Aquarium water heater literally exploded in the tank due to a defect (never received recall notice issued back in April 2011), I purchased this as my second option primarily because my first option cost $90+ (for a titanium model with electronic chip). Fortunately, the aquarium tank glass did not crack and we didn't lose any fish due to the Marineland Stealth Aquarium water heater exploding.

This is one of the few remaining aquarium heaters on the market still made in Germany and not coming from elsewhere.

1. It works efficiently and accurately as it should, keeps the temperature within range constantly for worry free use.

2. Is elegant and beautiful.

3. Indicator light allows for a quick walk by scan for added worry free use.

4. Temperature control is easy to use and easy to read.

5. We have a second external thermometer on the opposite side of the tank and the temperature is always within range.

100% Highly recommend! do not skimp and buy cheap alternatives made in Taiwan or China, spend a few extra dollars for a "Made in Germany" EHEIM Jager Aquarium Heater.

*WARNING STAY AWAY FROM ANY MARINELAND PRODUCTS! ESPECIALLY THE MARINELAND STEALTH AQUARIUM HEATER!

I only bought Marineland Stealth heaters before this one, and am glad I tried it. The Jager is more conspicuous than the Stealth, but I believe it is made to a higher quality. One of my Stealths broke, and another was recalled, so I decided to move on. The Jager is my favorite so far. I would have tried the Fluval heater with the microprocessor, but it was considerably more expensive. Overall, the Eheim looks good, has an orange indicator light that lets you know its on, is fully submersible, and can be calibrated if it becomes inaccurate. The suction cups stick rather well and the suction cup holder is actually pretty nice. Also something that led to get this one is that it heats more water per watt than other heaters, which saves power (the 150W will heat 75gal where I believe you would need 200W of another heater). Recommend and would buy again

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**UPDATE 1-14-12: Faulty thermostat and bad customer service!

Okay so I originally thought this heater was great right? (Original review in Nov 2011) I used this product for several weeks after my initial review until I saw that my Fluval G filter was telling me that my water was getting too hot (84-ish degrees). I tested what the filter registered by using two other thermometers and they all read the same (so I knew it wasn't a thermometer issue). What could be happening? I then realized that I've always seen the orange indicator light of the Jager on, never off. Sooo, it just keeps heating even after reaching set temp. I tried the calibration. Did not help. Then I put 110F water in a bucket, put in the Jager and plugged it in. The orange light still came on! Amazon warranty was expired by this point, but Eheim offers a 3-yr warranty on the heater.

I contacted Eheim North America by email/comment on their site. They apparently have no phone number so you have to write them, which blows. Okay so I got a quick reply (the next day!) which I was happy about that just said to email them my proof of purchase and a shipping address so I did that the same day. This was on Dec 23 2011 and I have yet to hear back. I have since contacted them again weeks ago to see what the problem was and still no answer. A 3-yr warranty on the Jager is great, but if no one answers you it might as well be a 3 second warranty!!

TIP: Other people seem to love this heater but I have had a 100% failure rate (1/1). **MAKE SURE YOU CHECK THAT THE THERMOSTAT WORKS ON THIS WITHIN 30 DAYS SO YOU CAN TAKE ADVANTAGE OF AMAZON'S WARRANTY! You do not want to try to talk to Eheim Tech Support!

I cannot find their phone number, has anyone found it?

I'm still willing to give Eheim a shot, and will actually probably order another one of these. I'll also try contacting them again. Also, I will update again if I ever get a reply, otherwise, as much as this heater looks good, heats well, and has awesome temp dial and calibration, the thermostat is too important of a part for me to give this anything more than a 1 star rating. I hope you all have better luck.

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I bought this heater about 6 months ago, and it does what it's supposed to do... Keeps a constant temperature in my tank, and it doesn't stick out like a sore thumb. It's easy to set because the dial actually has numbers on it 80, 78, 76, etc, as opposed to just High and Low.

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dependable aquarium heater is a must. this heater has been definitely been keeping my fish warm for sometime now. i have a 60 gallon reef tank the species cant be any happier.

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So far so good.....

Typical Eheim (except the Ehiem Everyday Fish Feeder) quality.

It has been running continually for some months now.

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Catalina RF-1200 Heater Controller and 800 Watt Titanium Aquarium Heater

pros/ works great, keeps temp right where you set it, outside the tank Catalina RF-1200 heater controller is very nice has 2 lights on it one lets you know the power is on the other tells you when the heater is on, the Titanium heater is very well made Cons/ for the money you think it would come with some thing to mount the heater to the tank or sump that was the only thing I am not happy about!! overall very nice unitCatalina RF-1200 Heater Controller and 800 Watt Titanium Aquarium Heater

These heaters have worked well for us and we now have 6 of them. We had an issue with the thermostat on one and the seller was awesome at replacing it and were very prompt.

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Has been up and running for a few weeks now. Easyt to set up and operate, though one of the heaters (smaller one) does NOT heat accuaretly. Need to run it 4-6 degrees hotter to get the temp I want. for example. I like my water set at 70F, but need to set the controller to 76, to maintain the 70 I want, as confirmed by zn independant thermometer.

decent delivery time

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Considering this purchase was for my turtles in their 300 gallon habitat, I did not want to skimp on their heating requirements.

After a rigorous online search, I concluded I'd try this heater out and I'm glad I did! Fully submersible and very easy to operate. It has an analog dial to help you adjust the temperature with two LED's. One LED indicates that it's powered on. The other LED is to let you know when the heater element is doing it's job; when the desired temp has been reached the heater element will shut off. It has three cords coming out of the analog control dial. One cord is the submersible heating unit itself, which you simply place (laying down) in your tank. Another cord is to plug into the wall. The third cord is an external thermometer (no digital or analog reading on it though) to gauge the temperature of the water. Using very cold tap water from the garden hose outside, I filled up my turtles habitat. It took approximately 20 hours to heat up 300 gallons.

It has kept their habit warm since. In fact I've had to turn it down a few notches. Of course there are a few factors/variables that will alter how effectively the heater works (the amount of water you're trying to heat, the outside temperature of your aquarium, etc.)

Overall I'm very happy with this purchase. In fact I just placed an order online for a second unit. That's one thing I'm not too happy about though (but didn't count it against the product rating); was the fact that I can't find this product in Canada. I always have to search for it online. I was using a cheaper aquarium heater to heat up my turtles feeding tank (which is another tank altogether), whose brand name I will not repeat but if you send me a private message and want to know (so you don't make the mistake of buying that cheaper one), I'd be more than happy to share that information with you. But after two days I took it back to the store where I bought it from.

Funny but the more expensive aquarium heater which I purchased online and had more to lose (in return shipping charges) if it was defective or not working the way I wanted it to, worked perfectly whereas the safer bet (the local store bought one) ended up costing me more gas in having to return it. Oh well, just goes to show : there are no safe bets.

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Pondmaster 02920 20-Watt Ultra-Violet-Light Pond Water Clarifier

My backyard pond has always given me trouble with severe algae. I would clean it out and the next day it was green again. I could never enjoy my fish, and many were even dying. A local pond builder recommended I try a UV light as a last resort. I did lots of research online looking for the best one, since I knew nothing about UV lights. All the reviews I read on the Pondmaster UV light were good, and it seemed like a well-built product. I liked the idea of being able to use it in or out of the water. The only question I couldn't find an answer to was how to actually set it up in my pond with my pump and waterfall. I finally found a website with some help, but I would have been more confident in buying if I had more information on installation. When I received the product I found it was very easy to assemble and install. After 4 days my pond went from deep green to pale gray, then each day it got more and more clear. After about one week my pond is clear and I am enjoying watching my fish again. I would strongly recommend this product to any pond owner. It was so easy to install, and has cut my pond maintenance down significantly. No more dumping algaecides and clarifiers in with my fish either.

I bought a 20W bulb for ~2000 gallon pond. It has been running a couple of weeks and the water is clearer, but not clear. Perhaps the bulb included was not up to par. My biggest beef is that the enclosed set up diagram was completely wrong. You will need to attach a 3/4" fitting on the light housing to the 1" inside diameter of the 1 1/4" hose from a typical pond pump. You will need two sets of 3/4" to 1" nalgene fittings and two-3/4" and two-1" hose clamps.

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I bought the pondmaster 02920 as a new item. However, when

i received the shipment, it's a used one. I can clearly see

some minor scratches on the surface. The UV light has some

kind of plague at the connector end. Also, the packing was

loose.

I am really disappointed with this type of service from amazon.

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I had one before but this one outshines the other by a mile. Great product and fast shipment. Thanks and will definitely keep this seller in mind if I need more equipment for my pond!

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This is the exactly what I was searching for to to replace the one that I have had for many years. Great price and fast shipment was a plus

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Coralife Lunar Aqualight Compact Fluorescent Aquarium Lighting Fixture

Everything is great but I do think it's a pain to have to use a screwdriver in order to replace the light bulbs.

This is a good upgrade from the standard t5 single flourecent fixture. The main thing I don't like is how the bulbs are shorter than the length of the light so they offset them. Now one side of my tank lights up deep blue and the other side is bright white. Also it says dual fans on box and you can see two vents in photo but you only get one fan, the other vent is for the air to come out of. Led lights are very nice! And seperate cords/ switches a very nice also!

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I really like the individual cords, so you can have timers on each light. That saves alot of work on my end and it gives you a peace of mind knowing that your aquarium has a proper light schedule.

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Absolutely great! Had it for about a month and no problems! My 55G reef tank is really taking off now!

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Penn Plax Cascade 1500 Canister Aquarium Filter CCF5UL

I have multi tanks in my home and my 150 gal is hard to reach bottom

so installing this makes it easy to leave a hi-flo unit inplace 24/7 to keep tank free

and the valve for flo let's you hook-up floor vac and deep clean gravle

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Fish Bubble - Deluxe Acrylic Wall Mounted Fish Tank w/Bonuses

This is my second fish bubble. My children truly enjoy watching the fish on the wall. Can be a great gift.

This fish tank is perfect for our family. We didn't want anything too big and didn't want to have to worry about my 5 year old tipping it over. I think my husband and I are enjoying it as much as she is!

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Saw this on Amazon and couldn't resist getting one for work. I love it, it's a little difficult to clean but otherwise great. Got within a few days of ordering :)

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I love my new tank... I heard that keeping a betta in it might be cruel so I'm turning it into a flower diplay with floating candles.... Still a very cool peice that not to many people have...

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The item pictured was not what I received. I did not receive "bonuses" which from the picture was thought to be multiple colored rocks & plants. Since I only received 1 color, I was not even given the option of which color I wanted.

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Como 14 Pcs Emulational Heart Style Leaves Flower Decor Plants for Fish Tank

You wont go wrong with these bulk aquarium plants. You wont know the difference to name branded product except in pricing! Warning however DO soak these in water with water treatment such as aquasafe as they have a tremendous chemical aroma. I let mine soak overnight in my water change bucket with some aquasafe to neutralize any potentially bad chemicals.Rinsed and put in my tank. Excellent movement and vibrant color. Pending any ill effects on my livestock I would highly recommend. Just take precautions prior to use in tank. Seller was fast and ship time was low. Quality excellent and price beyond reproach. Beats the tar off paying 3-12 dollars a plant at the chain stores.

These aren't a nice realistic shade of green, they are a bright neon. The second I opened them, I was overpowered with a chemical and plastic smell. Soaking these in water for a week with daily water changes and adding tap water conditioner did nothing to alter the smell and neither did letting them sit in the sun. I am afraid to put them in the tank for fear of altering the water parameters and combined with their color, I will be returning them.

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This is a great deal for someone like myself who is starting out a new tank and doesnt want to invest a lot of money right from the start. I used about 1/2 of the plants along with some other decorations I purchased. If I needed more I would certainly buy these again. The only one I think is very unrealistic is a pink flower, it just looks fake, the leaves on it look good though so I just pulled the flower off and used the leaves.

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I set up a new tank and that help me to decorate it perfectly,

fast delivery, easy to clean, good price

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Duh! Plastic will spell like plastic people. All this nonsense saying they smell like chemicals is ridiculous. The measurements are wrong but other than that it's a great deal and no these plants don't look real. Duh! They are not meant to look real, they are as demonstrated. Thanks for the deal. Happy customer ;)

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