Jardin Simulated Pointed Leaves Aquarium Plastic Plant, 8.3-Inch, Purple/Blue

I just received it so I have not seen this color combination yet in a tank. However, this plant is full and should look real nice.

This company give you a full plant and quality is fantatic. This pointed leaf plant always looks good in green so it should look real nice.

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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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EcoPlus AIR-4 Four Outlet Air Pump

The damn thing arrived promptly and worked correctly for about 2 weeks. The cheap plastic broke, seperating the top lid from the base. I super glued it back together and it works fine now. Didn't think I should have to do that, but I didn't want to go through the hassle of returning it.

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Marineland Visi-Therm Aquarium Heater

I was very skeptical getting this heater at first. Because first off, there were no reviews regarding this ANYWHERE. So I kinda took a shot in the dark buying this one after searching hours for a heater for my 2 gallon aquarium.

It may be more expensive than other heaters for small aquariums but so far.... I think it's worth it.

It's getting the job done. I love how it doesn't look tacky in my aquarium (I was worried it would look really bulky) but it blended in just fine. It has it's own holder (so you don't have to worry about it dangling in the aquarium like a rabid lizard) And my Betta fish loves it :) He's currently "resting" underneath it.

And I love how you can adjust the water temperature by actually seeing NUMBERS. Other heaters let you control the water temperature blindly and making you unplug it when the water gets too hot (which in my opinion, is fish murder). This heater has an automatic switch so it turns of by itself when it gets to the desired water temperature.

Safe to say, SO FAR, this is the best heater I've had. =)

TO ANYONE CONSIDERING THIS HEATER:

I have had this heater for about 5 months now. It worked great for that period of time but today I came home after being out of town overnight and the temperature in my tank was a whopping 91º!!!!! As this is a saltwater aquarium, everything survived....LUCKILY!!! You may have different luck with this heater than I did but be warned that the thermostat may just decide to stop working and cook your fish while you sleep!

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I had a marineland Visi therm heater in my marine aquarium and for no reason the glass on it cracked. The heater was in a water level controlled sump where it was never in contact with moving objects of fish so user error is NOT an issue here.

A large section of glass simply "fell" off and exposed all the live coils to the water. The heater smoked and stunk the entire room out.

Everything in my tank was electrocuted to death instantly and I am now out hundreds of dollars in livestock.

NEVER EVER EVER EVER buy this product.

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After a year, I decided that my previous heaters the Hydor mini heaters were not adequate for my bettas due to the fact that they never got their water to the proper temperatures. They only heated their tanks just a few degrees higher than what the temperature in my apartment. After much research, I ended up buying four of the Visi-Therm Deluxe Submersible Heaters 25W for my four boys so I could be able to regulate the temperature settings. After a brief trial and error with the temperature settings, I finally got my boys' tanks at a temperature of warm and toasty or what it should be for betta splendens (i.e somewhere between 78 to 82 degrees). I had a bit of a struggle getting the suction cups to attached to the heater but evenutally I did. I like that the light will go on notifying me when the heater is on, and turns off when the temperature of the water is near being too warm. Because Ra's temperature was only at 69-70 degrees with his Hydor Mini heater, my little boy was cold. When I put in the Visi-Therm and brought back the temperature to over 75 degrees, Ra started making bubble nests again. I definitely will never go back to using a heater where I can not control the temperature. After a couple of months of owning the Visi-Therm Deluxe 25 heater, they are still working properly for me. I have read horror stories about this particular heater but from my personal experience, they have not malfunctioned.

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I originally had a 50W Marineland Stealth Pro, which has worked perfectly in 6G Fluval Edge with a nice design small and dark to blend in with the plants in the back, and a clear dial and pilot light at the top and not in the tank, where it distracts. That one was recalled due to explosion and fire hazard, and unfortunately has not been reissued.

As a replacement, Marineland sent a Visi-Therm of equal power. It has a more obtrusive design making it harder to hide, and a bright pilot light very obvious at night. But it initially worked ok.

However, after a couple of months it failed open, and the tank started cooling. I caught it right away, and did not lose anything. And this is better than exploding and blowing the tank out.

Disappointing nevertheless...

My brother had the opposite experience with this heater losing his fish due to a thermal run away.

I think, I am done with Marineland.

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Eheim 2075 Pro 3 Canister Filter - Up to 160 gal.

I have owned the 2075 for about a year and one night it just started leaking. Imagine my surprise the next morning when I noticed all of the water in front of the tank. It leaked several gallons of water overnight. I got lucky this happened on the weekend, it took a very long time to clean it all up.

Next I find the leak, an internal o-ring between the pump and the canister needs replaced. This causes the unit to leak at the power cord inlet. It didn't take long to find the leak, it takes much longer to get the part. Everywhere that sold these gasket sets had none in stock. I have an order in with Trilby Tropical. They tell me the gasket sets are on back order. I have e-mailed the company, they have not responded. That was 3 weeks ago! I am still waiting. I had to buy a new filter to keep the fish healthy. I could never own another Eheim product. That was a waste of $300.

I've owned an Eheim 2217 for many years and it has operated flawlessly. I recently set up a new 110 gallon community tank and decided to spring on the latest Eheim model the 2075. It's only been running 2 months so perhaps my impression on this will improve, but so far it's been underwhelming.

As others have mentioned, the priming button doesn't really work. YOu have to press the buttom 20+ times...just when you're about to give up and try to do it the hard way then it springs to life.

Second, even after a 50% water change, my water is still cloudy. It doesn't seem to help...although I'm hoping this gets settled once the tank has been running a few more months.

If I can do this again, I would get the Eheim Pro II 2028, which has gotten MUCh better reviews.

** Edited 10/25/10 **

The cloudiness has settled and the tank is pristine. However, the priming button still doesn't work. I think I've isolated the cause the floating valve gets stuck in the cavity which prevents a suction from forming initially. I don't know what'll happen if I remove the float valve...maybe I'll try it next time.

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Just like some of the other reviewers I have had considerable problems with leaks. The first time was after eight months of use. Eheim replaced the unit and now here I am a year later with another flood.

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We purchased this the 2075 and with in 15 months it broke. It started leaking from the top. It was fantastic to come home from work to find 1/2 of a 130 gallon tank on the floor and a real scared fish. I contacted ehiem, after several emails they said it was a broken primer seal. Its suppose to have a 3 year warrenty... They would not send me one nor tell me where I could get one..... Save your money and go with another manufacture.

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I have 3 big fancy goldfish in a 55g tank, which needs a lot of filtration because these fish produce a lot of waste. I was a first time buyer of an external canister filter and a first-time purchaser of an Eheim product. I had heard that older Eheim models were very reliable, but I ended up buying the Eheim Pro 3 2075 from Marine Depot because this model had a newer, sleeker design, and sounded easy to clean. I chose Eheim over other models because of Eheim's reputation. I bought the Eheim in April 2010. Several days ago, that is, a year and two months later, the filter is leaking water somewhere close to the electric cord, a complaint that other reviewers of this product have reported on Amazon and on numerous other forums. Upon finding this leak, I cleaned the filter, thoroughly checked for any cracks, plugged it back in, and it seemed to work fine. Fours hours later, I found a puddle of water by the filter yet again. I frantically shut off the filter, Googled "Eheim Pro 3 leaks" (try it yourself) and found that other people also experienced the exact same problem with this filter in the exact same spot. People also seemed to notice these leaks after one year of owning this filter, which is also my case. The Eheim Pro 3 series clearly has defects that the manufacturer needs to correct. Do not purchase filters from the Eheim Pro 3 line! When I installed this filter upon first receiving it, the filter worked beautifully and I was ecstatic with the results. Within the one year of owning it, I was able to change the filter media only 4 times with incredible ease. However, I think you only begin to see these leaks after the machine has been running for awhile. I'm disappointed with this product because I paid over $200 for the filter. But I guess as a first-time user of external canister filters, the lesson that I have learned is to not purchase an Eheim product ever again. I do not favor Eheims over other models because I lack experience in this hobby, but I do know from experience that this particular filter has failed me miserably.

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Blue Ribbon Resin Ornament T-Rex Skull Large

First, the description of "large" with no dimensions included was a gamble, especially for the high price. But I took a chance. I was a little disappointed when I recieved because it was smaller than I had hoped. After ordering it, I was even able to find it cheaper elsewhere. All in all, the description was a little lacking and the price, I think, was too high for what you're getting.

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SpongeBob SquarePants® Bikini Bottom® Aquarium Ornaments

I bought this item to place in my 20g tank.

The quality of the manufacturing isn't ideal, and the product can certainly harm your fish. The harm would come from the areas around where the door and window openings are formed into the body, as well as the rim around the bottom... In all those areas, the material seems to have been cut with a hot knife or some other type of thermal cutting tool, sharp plastic slag and edges on the interior where fish (especially if they have flowing fins like Bettas or goldfish) can harm themselves either by shredding the fins or damaging scales.....

I used fine sandpaper and steelwool to polish the sharp edges, and after a through cleaning placed the house into my tank.

the house looks good in the tank with a sand bottom.... but, there will be some modification you will have to do since this product is obviously mass produced with little attention to final quality.

I was out Christmas shopping for my four bettas when I came across the Spongebob Squarepants pineapple house. I couldn't help myself but buy if for my female crowntail betta fish Syn. Syn loves it. The size of the windows are a perfect size. Syn swims through the holes with ease. She also likes to rest in it. I think it was well worth the $10 I spent on it.

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Bought 2 pineapple houses for my two beta fish. They love it! They swim in and out of the windows and doors all the time. Then they will swim half way through a window and park there. I love watching them do this. If you love your fish, get them a pineapple house of their own.

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this is probably my favorite part of my aquarium. i have spongebob, his house, squidward, his house, and a plankton right in the middle. both are shaped and sized good to allow fish easy access. my black ghost knife fish can even go through the windows. the one you need to stay away from is the krusty krab. waaaaay too small, and the sizes listed on amazon are completely off.

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this is the cutest damn thing i have ever seen for an aquarium! i bought it and the squidward house for my ten gallon, with some colorful plants, and it is so flippin adorable. it's about the size of a miniature, well, pineapple, or maybe a large apple/grapefruit. it is perfect, my fish love it, and it is a beautiful yellow orange that totally brings my tank to life. you will love it, best price out there for it too. counting the doorway there are six openings for fish to swim in and out. i have a betta and platies, and they are in bikini bottom heaven.

some guy wrote a negative review either for this or the squidward house....saying his cat got into the tank and drowned because he couldn't get his head out of the doorways....a) WTF is your cat doing in your aquarium, and b) what alternate universe do you live in, the doorway is MAYBE two inches. i've had GPS screens bigger than this. so, don't listen!! it's obviously spam or someone with way too much time on his hands.

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Tetra SafeStart Treats

A little context, I use this site quite a bit and rarely review. i felt the need to jump in and supply some details about my experience.

We have a new 10g aquarium that we purchased 6 weeks ago for our 2 year old son's enjoyment. understanding the cycling phases that we had to go through,we entered the process with eyes wide open, at least we thought. We had a fish die about every 3 days and I purchased a kit to test levels and saw that we were off the charts. I wrestled with 50% tank changes and kept the tank very clean, as fish were still dying it felt hopeless. Our son grew frustrated not having any fish to enjoy, and our tank looked no closer to cycling than when we started.

Some research later, I came upon this product, why not give it a shot, can't hurt! It arrived mid day and i checked my levels before i put in the product and the water was clearly toxic. 24 hours later the tank was tested again and it had FULLY cycled! We took a sample in to the petstore to verify and they said the water is cycled and perfect for new fish. I am happy to report a perfectly balanced ecosystem becausse of this product.

I hope this post helps people decide to go for it, fantastic product, my fish thank you!

PS. We have had great success with our tank and have since moved to a much larger 26 gallon tank. I purchased this product to cycle it for us, and once again, within 1 day perfect ecosystem and no fatalities! You guys really did this right!

We moved my daughter's 7-inch goldfish "Willow" into a 55 gallon tank kind of on the spot. We were going on a 3 day trip away from home and realized the fish wasn't going to fare well in her little tank up in my daughter's bedroom without her daily water change. We had been discussing setting up a larger tank, but where it would go, how large, and if we would be adding more fish were in the debate and research process. Now with this "emergency" we made our decisions that we would be getting some more fish, and that goldfish needed large tanks for best safety for them. We decided on the largest tank we could find at the zero hour and worry about adding tank mates later.

After the trip I found that I had to do almost daily water changes and ammonia treatment even in the big new tank! I looked all over the internet and got educated on tank cycling. The problem is, we had already thrown out or let dry out all of the old media and had no bacteria to cycle the tank with. Information suggested Willow would be cycling that big tank for months all on her own. I doubted it would ever establish without killing her first.

Tetra Safestart has been the rescuer. It didn't work instantly, it took 7 days for all readings to come to .25, 0, 5.0 (ammonia, nitrite, nitrate respectively) but her water was about 68 degrees and our normal tap PH is 8.2. High PH and cold water probably slowed it down along with such a light bio-load. I did make the fortunate mistake of trying to lower her water PH by .2 which likely helped the cycling along.

The Safestart was added 17 days before I write this and the readings are still holding, the ammonia is actually a little less but not quite zero. Yes, I know I should vacuum more often. I have de*nitrate stuffed in the filters here and there to absorb nitrates. I haven't need to do water changes for any other reason but the PH levels since adding Safestart. 7 days after starting her tank cycle, I used the swish-ings from the filters to cycle a quarantine tank for the incoming new tenants. Their tank cycled even faster! That is enough to convince me that this bacteria continues to live, reproduce and re-establish itself. It's the right kind of bacteria, I highly recommend this product.

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My tank had been cycling for about a month and the nitrites were ridiculously high and it seemed like no matter how many water changes I did they wouldn't go down. I ordered this product thinking that it could do nothing but help if it actually worked. I ordered the bottle for 70 gallons for my 40 gallon tank and used as instructed. By the next day my nitrites had dropped and by the end of the week they were zero. The next week I added about 6 fish and over the course of the week neither ammonia or nitrites rose.Its been about 2 weeks since I added those last round of fish and everything appears to be stable.I totally recommend this product to everyone who is a little impatient to wait for a full cycle.

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Here is how we used this product:

1. bought a 20 gallon tank, set up with water, gravel, filter, etc. and let it run a few days while awaiting SafeStart delivery.

2. Ordered safestart 250 ml (good for 75 gallon)

3. Got the delivery promptly; the expiration date on the bottle was in a full year--menaing, the stuff was freshly packaged.

4. Got 3 platies, added them to tank same time as poured in 1/4 of the bottle (shook the bottle before pouring)

5. Fed the fish, tested the water.

6. On day 5 ammonia was rising to .5 ppm and no trace of nitrites or nitrates...so decided Safestart failed.

7. Reread the instructions on Safestart. It said add the ENTIRE bottle. so I shook the bottle hard and added the rest to the tank, plus washed out the bottle with tank water.

8. Tank water got cloudy, meaning bacterial bloom.

9. The next day ammonia and nitrites were 0, nitrates were 10ppm...

10. TANK IS CYCLED!

2 possibilities why my first attempt did not work:

a. Maybe there was not enough "food" for bacteria when I first added Safestart, and it worked better when there was ammonia present.

b. Maybe you have to add the whole bottle cuz bacteria settle on the bottom even if you shake the bottle...

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This bacterial supplement product is the ONLY one out there that actually works. It has REAL bacteria in it and not the dead stuff you find in most of these type of products. It is a pity that local fish stores or large pet marts push other products that dont work. They must get kick backs from them or something.

I have used this product after I had to medicate a fish tank (which destroys good bacteria)...when I had ammonia or nitrites spikes (even after I have an already cycled tank). This cured all problems within a day. This adds more of the good bacteria to your tank and literally neutralizes any threats. You dont have to use this all the time, like other bacteria supplements...just when you need it. Brilliant product!

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Perfecto Manufacturing APF10050 Aquarium Tank, 5.5-Gallon, Black

The tank itself is your basic tank--a good tank. However, you're going to pay more in shipping costs then for the tank, and there's a good chance it will get cracked during shipping. Too bad, I could use this size tank for raising fish foods.

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