Rena Air 200 Air Pump

This air pump works but it pretty regularly starts making a very loud noise as if it is revving up an unseen engine before the green flag comes down. Unfortunately, it won't stop making this noise until you pick it up, look it over for some hint about why the air pump sounds like an experimental music festival, and then put it back down. Even if you put it in the exact same spot, the Rena Air 200 seems satisfied because it will return to the quiet hum...for a half-hour or so.

I gave it to Goodwill who will hopefully help it find use some place out of ear shot.

I've owned my Rena 200 now for 6+ years and am VERY happy. It's so quiet--almost silent. It is just now starting to loose some of its original power, though still performing well enough for my 30 gallon tank. I'll be replacing the diaphram with the rebuild kit and be ready to go for another run--maybe another 6 years. Great pump. The other reviews which mention the noise are NOT what I have experienced--like I said, running 6+ years now and all super quiet!

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High quality pump that can be adjusted from zero to full output. I'm using it for a bring shrimp grow out container so it is tuned very low. The pump isn't completely quiet and will output a high pitched hum which is probably outside of the hearing frequency range for many adults, however if you can hear it placing the pump inside a cabinet will squelch the sound.

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This small pump exceeded my expection.I only intended to run one 20 gallon fish tank and now i'm runnng two with a maniold installed.It quiet and supplys plenty of air.

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I've had this product for about 2 years now and it's worked fine. Very quite and and I like rena products. I have 3 of their xp filter setups and have been very happy with them. I needed to re-arrange some things with my tanks and the nipple the hose goes on broke off when I tried to remove the hose from the pump. Now the pump is useless.

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Amphibian or Reptile Tank, 20 Gal

After having my turtle for about 6 months I decided I needed an upgrade from my 10 gallon tank (not by this company). I spent weeks looking around at tanks and either couldn't find one to fit my stand because it was too long, or couldn't find a screen to cover the top. After coming across this tank, and later getting it as a Christmas gift, I can say that I couldn't be any happier with a tank! The tank allows plenty of room for my yellow-bellied slider to swim around and stay warm under his lamp. I didn't notice the detail of the larger model not having a hinged screen before getting it, but the screen fits like a glove! Mine doesn't close fully due to the filter model I have on one side, but it still allows for a snug fit around the rest of the edges. Overall, a wonderful tank.

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AquaClear 70 Activated Carbon, 4-1/5 Ounce

Aquaclear 70 very convenient. I've dealt with alot of aquarium supplies over the last 30 years and this is by far the easiest way to use the activated carbon.

Great product, works great, first product that actually works as claimed. The whole AquaClear system is the best for your aquarium.

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This is such a great addition to my filter. It really helps keep the fish water clean. Will buy again.

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Como Aquarium Water Filter Pipe Air Tube Hose Cleaning Brush

Save your money this in my opinion is a joke. Very cheaply made and really not long enough to clean the average filter hose. Spend a little more and get something that works.

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Oceanic 36015 BioCube HQI Aquarium, 29-Gallon

I have had this since May 2012 and use it as a Saltwater, Fish only tank and it has really been hard to maintain. I have to wipe it down every day because salt accumulates all over it, especially at the seams and you can forget keeping the glass cover clean. I have already had to replace the protein skimmer. The original one didn't stop working it just didn't work well enough. In fairness, this may be easier to maintain as a freshwater tank, but I regret the purchase and wish I had just gotten a larger tank that would hold more than 3 or 4 fish to make the maintenance work while. Probably could maintain a 55 gal. at the same cost with the same or even less maintenance. I have to use additional fans to keep the temperature at an acceptable level, the light emits a lot of heat even with the fans it holds. With this size tank the temperature fluctuates at the least change in environmental temperature, even small temporary change.

I have had my hqi for a month now, and i am very impressed how easy it is to keep corals and fish. I would recommend a couple power heads for it though

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This product came in very quickly. It did all it promise to do..great first time. Trouble free, very little maintance.

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TOM TM1198 Aquarium Hatch N' Feeder Brine Shrimp Hatchery

I purchased this thinking how wonderful it would be to feed my fish fresh brine shrimp. I should have listened to the guy on a youtube video showing how to make your own brine shrimp hatchery. I did after the fact. The one I made works better.

This thing looks hi tech but it doesn't work very well. The amount of shrimp produced is adequate but the delivery system is weak. Very little comes out. The only good thing is the mini Turkey baster they give you to do your own feedings. I still use that with my home made hatchery. Complete waste of money.

This thing is not small.. It might look like it but it is almost 9" tall and % 1/2" in depth..

But it works.. If your water conditions are within range you can see the baby shrimps after 16 hours.

Sometimes the salty water can be mixed into the fish tank which is not nice so you need to be careful when removing the hatchery from you tank to avoid mixing the salty water.

Also the piece that connects the suction piece and the hatchery doesn't perform that good. I understand you have to be able to dislodge it but its grip is too low. If there is movement in the water you can see the hatchery moving with the water.

Other bad side is the outlet..There is nothing wrong with the outlet but my 3 mollies in the tank figured out where the shrimps are coming from and they literally guard the outlet which the baby shrimps are released to the tank. :)

The sure enjoy it a lot. Other than the size the hatchery is OK.

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Can't get many shrimp to grow and the instructions aren't helpful at all. Doesn't want to sit flush and says to use a bubbler but hardly any shrimp hatched.

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Good 'ol sea monkeys.

The hatchery works great I use it in a 75 gallon with 3 red eared sliders, a dozen or so large goldfish and a dozen plecos.

I figured I'd give my goldfish something to do through the day besides swim away from slow turtles, and randomly eating a sea monkey seemed like a good idea.

Mess is minimal, cleanup isn't hard. All byproduct 'gook' is left in the hatchery, wash it and scrub a little and it's good as new.

The suction cup is STRONG, I need a flat object just to unstick it... however the clip which holds onto the hatchery isn't that secure.

If your tank is filled with docile fish, it'll be fine, but if you've got something larger, like a few lumbering turtles, it can relatively easily be knocked out of the clip.

Overall, great product. I'd buy another one for any tank I have in the future to keep the sea monkey cycling up.

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Make sure you have a 30 gallon tank and you will not create a strong saline environment in the tank. The hatchery will be a couple of degrees cooler.

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Aquarius Aq11105g Glofish 1 Corner 1-Gallon Aquarium Kit

This tank was a fun decoration to add to my dorm room. The filter is really quiet and it was very easy to set up and to maintain. My betta seems very happy swimming around and the water does not need to be changed frequently.

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Hydor 7.5w Slim Heater for Bettas and Bowls up to 5 gal

Great heater, easy to hide, very reasonable priced. If you have a small tank this is the way to go. I have a 1.5 gallon tank for my betta and its keeping temp at 76-78...he's happy as can be!

I was a little afraid about getting this heater due to some of the poor reviews, but I've had it for over 2 weeks now and so far it works just fine. I know most heaters require circulation via filter to work properly, I wonder if that was some people's problem? It was a fair price, hides easily under gravel, and keeps my 1.8 gallon betta tank around 80 degrees at all time. My betta seems much happier since I got it. Would recommend!

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I have a small 1.5 gallon Betta tank which I needed a heater for but most heaters are way too powerful for such a small tank. This heater is excellent it only raises the temperature 5 to 10 degrees which is perfect for this size tank. So in the winter when my home temperature is 68 the heater will raise the temperature at a maximum 10 degress which brings the temperature to 78. You can also bury it under the gravel so it remains hidden. Would highly recommend this heater.

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I have a one gallon fish bowl and there arent really any heaters made for that size. So because this heater is made for heating tanks up to several gallons, the water temperature of bowl needs to be monitored at all times if using a bowl as small as mine. Otherwise the water will get too hot for your fish. I usually plug mine in in the morning for a bit and then take it out when the temp is around 80, and I plug it in a bit before I go to bed and unplug it for overnight.

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This works well for a 3 gallon half-moon and keep it at 78 in a 72 degree room.....I read a lot of reviews on here, but never could get this information specifically,so I am putting it here for others. Fits nicely under the gravel. Fish a bit afraid, but it does the job. I also cleared a little gravel away from the top of it so it helps radiate more heat. Heavy, thick gravel may make it function a little lighter, in my opinion, but you can assemble a safe pile of gravel on top.

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Marineland 32488 Double Bright Aquarium Strip, Light Black Fluorescent, 48-Inch

Purchased in April 2012, died in November of same year. Units on/off switch is no longer working. Was expecting a bit more than 8 months of life but I guess you get what you pay for. Worked good up until then.

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Azoo Aquarium Decor plastic Gold Fish, Red

These are very cute and small, lead sinker could be a bit lower so the fish aren't all sitting so close to the gravel. And I don't know why but the snails are all over all of these decorations--not sure if that's good or not. But don't want to get any live fish until we figure out how to kill off these Malaysian Trumpet snails so these fake fish will make the tank look inhabited for a while.

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Lee`s Aquarium Economy Corner Filter Bulk

This filter is perfect for a Betta. George "the office fish" lives in a 5 gallon tank, and this filter works perfectly for keeping his house clean, without causing a current that he would have to swim against. The tank came with a "nano" filter that worked fine, but stressed out the fish because he was always working to stay put.

This type of filter is a little more work at cleaning time, but it seems to actually work much better than the power filter ever did.

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API Algae Destroyer Advanced, 16-Ounce

I use it in my aquariums, and a fountain in my green house. Works well in both!

I have a problem with the water quality here; it's well water that has problems with high phosphate levels. I attribute that to living in a (largely former) agricultural area...phosphate-based fertilizers. The amount of algae varies directly with the phosphate concentration with little-to-no changes in any other ion concentration.

Anyway, this is the only non-copper containing stuff that works well and consistently. With the other stuff that I bought, I might as well have had the fish swimming in pure algaecide.

In my experience, this manufacturer sells a pretty good product line and I don't know why I didn't start with them.

I do have a phosphate sponge in one of the filters and I have live plants, snails and a fair number of monster Discus. Everybody is doing fine after months of treatment.

Yes, months. It takes a lot to keep the algae at bay and I try to watch how much I feed the crew.

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This product, applied according to instructions (25 drops/ten gallons or 40 liters of water, killed all of my blue eye forktail rainbow fish, Pseudomugil furcatus, within 18 hours, first the females and then the males. None of my other fish have been affected. However, I have not lost any plants to the product. The product is fairly effective against algae, but after the initial kill, it is necessary to continue treating the water weekly.

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This product simply does not work. I used it for three weeks following the instructions and everything remained the same. I have a 20 gallon tropical aquarium and I instead replaced the substrate after giving up with multiple products. I'm not sure if this works with other forms of algae (mine was green)but i'd be hesitant.

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We accidentally did too much of a water change and created an in-balance in our tank due to trying to plan ahead for a vacation. It took awhile to eliminate the green algae and cloudy water bloom but this worked so well we started to use it as a regular with our other tanks. Aerated well and we have had no plant or freshwater fish loss. Sparkling clean tanks. Will recommend and continue to use.

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Exotic Environments Ancient Bridge Aquarium Ornament, 9-Inch by 2-1/2-Inch by 5-Inch

I have a 15 gallon Column aquarium and this does the job and looks nice. No complaints... I got what I expected.

very solid and nice looking ornament for my 10 gallon fish tank. got a couple goldfish and they enjoyed swimming under the bridge. size is as described

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This formation is esthetically pleasing and the betta loves it. I somehow wound up with 2 males which have to be separated of course but their tanks are next to each other and they play hide and seek behind this and the wonderful castle I purchased to accompany it. It's well made, just colorful enough and substantial but small enough to fit into the fluval tank opening. I only wish I'd purchased one earlier instead of a castle of lesser quality, but more ratings, that had to be trimmed to fit and the pile of rocks with no challenge or hiding spot for the fish. Perfection!

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I liked the look of this online and once I saw it in person I was not disappointed either, looks terrific in the tank as well. Now the important part of course is how do the fish like it? I have three female betta fish and they love this bridge. They are able to fit in and swim through all of the openings. Any fish about an inch size will fit in even the smallest one (which surprised me) and of course they use it for hiding spaces and resting too. Great price, nice item and blends nice with natural style silk type plants or live plants. In the past I have had dwarf frogs and I think this would be perfect for them!

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Prevue Pet Products 6in Glass Tube Bird Feeder 1 per card Assorted Colors

After one washing in hot water the glass tube no longer fits correctly in the drinking cup. Goes all the way to the bottom blocking the water. Cup goes dry and does not refill.

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KollerCraft TOM Aqua Pal Betta Kit with LED Lighting, Heart - 1-Gallon

This performed admirably in conveying a betta fish between home and college, about a 2-1/2 hr trip by car with my wife holding the fish-in-Aqua Pal in her lap in the passenger seat, following my daughter's instructions to keep the jostling of the fish to a minimum. The little guy did look a little stressed by the episode, but recovered quickly when he arrived. This unit has a small access port in the top for food and air, a handle, a screw-on top, and an LED light. What more could you ask for? I would definitely recommend carrying it by its handle AND by its bottom to be doubly sure no disaster occurs. We used aquarium gravel instead of the included plastic "gems". The price is a little high for the apparent cost of the unit, but, it's just the thing for this task.

I purchased this for a betta fish, which was a gift for my cats. This model was perfect because the lid screws on, which eliminates any fear of my cats lifting the lid to get to the fish. There is a small hole at the top, so you don't have to unscrew the lid to feed the fish. The "aqua gems" cover the bottom, but I added some gravel for additional covering. Also, the aqua gems are light, and you lose some when changing the water, so some other covering will likely need to be added eventually. The one negative I found is that the light is basically useless. It illuminates nothing and the batteries die quickly. Other than that, I'm very satisfied. I did look at PetSmart for additional oxygen stones, but they don't sell them. Not sure if those are really necessary, though.

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We keep our betta in this bowl when we go on vacation and when we need to clean out his other bowl. It is made out of lightweight plastic, so I wouldn't recommend it for a permanent home.

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Jardin Plastic Aquarium Fish Tank Floating Grass Plant Decoration, 4.1-Inch, Green

I ordered this "mound of light green grass" because I needed natural looking ground cover and it looked like a good value. The picture shows different heights in the bush and mine is pretty much level. However, it is a tremendous value. It is very nice looking and well put together. The craftsmanship is high quality and it makes a beautiful decoration for my tank. I have dark gravel and a dark grass colored background. The color of the bush really brightens up my tank. I am very pleased with this product and will most likely purchase more of these in the future as I develop more tanks.

This grass decoration is fairly nice.

The grass is very bright when first bought but goes into a more natural looking color after a month or so. I got this for my 50 Gallon tank and I placed it next to a rock to make a little hiding spot in between for my smaller fishes. All my fish love using it so it works great as a good hiding place. The only thing I didn't like was how the base was made. It is hard to get it to fit tightly into my gravel but it is heavy enough to stay where it needs. Overall a great piece but a bit expensive.

Please let me know if my review was helpful. Thanks!

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This looks really good in my tank, its easy to clean and doesn't fall apart when being cleaned. It did smell REALLY bad when I first got it. I tried cleaning excessively, etc. but the smell stayed. When I cleaned my tank for the first time since adding the plant, the smell was completely gone.

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I have bought 3 of these so far. I need to get 1 more. Usually, fish grass is a pain in the butt to put in your tank because it is flmsy and cheaply made. Not this grass. The base is nice and heavy. I would say it is about 6 inches long (not the base but the end of the grass to the other end). The grass is full, brightly colored, and just lush looking.

The best part is how it protects fish babies. Fish in general tend to find a save place to give birth in the tank and all mine go for this grass. The babies are save inside and underneath. Big fish cannot poke their mouths in there. My friend liked mine so much she bought 4 for her tanks.

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I got these for my fluval edge aquarium. They look really nice in the aquarium and very life like.

They will give my guppy fry many places to hide to keep from being eaten.

I siliconed these to the bottom of my aquarium before adding gravel and water, so they will stay put, and not

float up.

I would recommend these for anyone who wants a life like tank without the hardship of taking care of real plants, and that want a good place for their fry to hide.

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Lunar Moon 100% Natural Aquarium Rock Cave Decoration Kit Aquarium Aquascape DIY Kit, Aquarium Safe

I am satisfied with what I had received in purchasing the lunar moon themed rocks. They are a deep and crisp brown color, are of decent size and are attractive. The only reason why I gave it 4 stars and not 5 is because I really didn't know what to expect which is not the fault of the seller by any means and I do intend to purchase from this seller again.

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Python Squeeze Siphon Starter Aquarium Adapter

Since the description is pretty lackluster I will re-describe the product:

First of all it is made for tubing that is either 1/2" or 1/4" These are the most common sizes for gravel suction hoses. It comes with 5 parts pre-assembled and a extra adapter for the 1/4" tubing. The rubber squeeze bulb is just that. There is the 1/2" adapter on one end. The other end is the the drain end which has 3 parts making a ball valve. Also this product is made in the U.S.A.

At first I didn't think the thing worked I squeezed several times and nothing. I read the instructions and it still didn't get it to work. Thinking that maybe it was clogged I opened it up (super easy to do, which is great if the pump every gets clogged with stuff you suck up)and realized how it worked.

In order for it to work you must have the draining end of the pump facing UP(They completely failed to mention this in the instructions). Once you've primed your suction tubing you can point the drain down into your bucket or wherever you're draining. The reason for this is the valve will be open if the drain end is facing down so when you squeeze the air pressure won't build up--air will just go out the drain end.

Anyway the product works great, which is great because although I love Snailbert (my snail) I am absolutely disgusted by him at the same. Now I don't ever come in contact with the water in his tank.

One downside is that I personally think it's a bit expensive, but maybe rubber is expensive or maybe it's because it's made in the the U.S.A.

This bulb doesn't really work the way I expected it to. I expected it to start the siphon so I didn't have to pump the tube up and down in the water. But it doesn't do that. It will only start the siphon if you get it partially primed by pumping the tube. Plus, it's not marked for inlet or outlet or the flow direction, so you have to mess around with it to see which is the suction end. On top of that, it just doesn't create much suction. It comes apart easily, which may also be part of the problem. It was kind of a lot of money for something that doesn't work very well.

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Much better than trying to siphon with your mouth or putting the hose in the tank most of the way. I actually modified mine to work with the little cleaning siphon hoses. I put a smaller pipe fitting in the suction side (coated with aquarium safe sealant) and let it dry over-night. The next day it worked GREAT with the smaller hose.

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I should have bought this item long time ago but must have forgot about it.

Good thing I remember and decide to buy it.

I attach a air line hose to this with a rigid tube and do my water changes with this baby...usually I use it for nano tanks and shrimp.

You have to turn the python upside down and give it a squeeze to build the pressure, then turn it right side up and your good! Water start flowing and now you can do you water changes. I fill up with tank with this the same way.

Nothing beats sucking up tank water!

Worth my money!

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Excellent!!! I love it!!!The quality very good and I need it for my job! I like this items very much!!!

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