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Laguna Pressure-Flo Replacement Foam Kit for Pressure-Flo 3200 UVC Filter - 5-Pack

Laguna Pressure-Flo Replacement Foam Kit for Pressure-Flo 3200 UVC Filter - 5-PackThese are top quality filters that when used in conjunction with an ultra violet light remove a great precentage of the algae present in a pond. The porous nature of the filter creates many "pockets" for the dead algae to be collected and kept from returning to the water.

I purchased this on Tuesday and received it on Monday. Bought it to have in reserve for when the original filter needs to be replaced. I read many reviews before purchasing the Laguna filter and felt it had the best rating. I may get to keep this in reserve for awhile if my system works as well as the reviews I read. Pleased with this seller and will purchase from them again.

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Zoo Med ReptiTemp 500R Remote Sensor Thermostat

Zoo Med ReptiTemp 500R Remote Sensor ThermostatI've been using one of these thermostats for over 10 years, and i've never had any reptile product that I've enjoyed so much. Extremely easy to set up and use, this unit allows you to cycle a heat lamp or ceramic heater (or a matt or heat tape for that matter) on and off at the optimal temperature. You can easily set it to turn off at a lower temperature for a night drop, necessary for many species. The unit is also very easy to mount, and the probe is at the end of a long, thin black cord which is completely unobtrusive in any terrarium or cage setting.

I use a digital thermometer to monitor the temperature inside my double-walled, insulated turtle house and the 500R thermostat keeps the temperature setting to within 1 degree of my setting. Getting it right initially took a bit of effort because I had to watch the temperature for an hour or so to make sure it was right. I like the protective cover that is part of the design.

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Great item to for your reptile keep temp where you need to keep it.

My corn snake need 83-85 deg for good health the zoo med

ReptTemp 500r does a great job keeping the temp study at

84-85 deg.

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A thermostat without a temp gauge is really not worth it , pay more money and get one with a digital temp readout. I sure wish I did.

What blows my mind is I read all of the reviews and yet, somehow I missed this, rechecked and I guess no one thought it worth mentioning.

So now I have to go purchase a good digital remote sensing thermometer, I will most likely end up spending more money then if I have purchased a Thermostat which included a digital readout of the temp its senor was picking up.

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The Reptitemp 500R is doing a good job of keeping my snake's cage a consistent temperature. I has 2 outlets to plug heating devices into. The protective cover does not fit on very well, but I don't need it. I like that it has Velcro to attach the thermostat to the side of the cage so that it can be removed and reapplied. The one thing I don't like is that the temperature dial only has a multi-colored strip to show how high or low it is. There are no numbers to guide you on where to set the dial. The other reptile thermostat I had did have a numbered dial and This was convenient. I remedied the situation by using an indoor/outdoor thermometer and set that probe beside the Reptitemp probe to confirm the temperature. This is how I know the Reptitemp is consistent in keeping the same temperature.

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Hydor H2Show Lost Civilization - Right Forest Decoration 13.8"x6"x2.8"

Hydor H2Show Lost Civilization - Right Forest Decoration 13.8'x6'x2.8'This decor looks nice in my tank, complementing the ancient ruins style I've tried to create in there. The wall does a nice job of hiding the front view of the intake tube for my filter. But I just wish the wall was a bit taller so it could better fit the height of my 29-gallon tank.

This is a fun corner decoration, nicely detailed, for fish tank or vivarium. my only teeny tiny gripes are 1) there should be a suction cup on the back to secure it to the back wall of the tank. Every so often I find it leaning forward because a critter has pushed it off the glass. But those are cheap enough. And 2)It kind of irritates that the same style isn't offered for both sides-I don't want to mix my ancient temples...it's such a minor thing really but I prefer balance. This right handed one resembles an ancient Asian temple where as the left handed one resembles a Mayan temple.

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This is a great addition to any aquarium. The quality is great and the size is exactly what we needed (something a little more substantial for our 50-gallon tank).

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This is EXACTLY what I wanted for the jungle ruins theme in my fish tank! I only have two very small complaints. 1) it's not as tall as I would like for my 29 gallon, but that was easily fixed by creating a sort of hill with my sand, and 2) like another reviewer stated, it needs suction cups or something in the back. It tips forward pretty easily, even after trying to "anchor" it down with sand. Besides those two things, it's amazing and I'm very happy I spent the money on it.

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

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

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Aquatic Life Light T5 HO 2-Lamp Link Fresh Aquarium Light, 20-Inch

Aquatic Life Light T5 HO 2-Lamp Link Fresh Aquarium Light, 20-InchThis is a basic light that does it's job well but I believe it is over priced. Odyssea has a t5 light that does the same thing for half the price but does not have the type of brackets that makes your light stand up over your tank .

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Baby biOrb Swap Top Pink - 4 Gallon

Baby biOrb Swap Top Pink - 4 GallonI bought this top because I love pink personally. It really adds a feminine touch to your biOrb, which I love. My only complaint is that it does not stay attached to the biorb itself. It is not a big issue as you do not move the biOrb around much, but I wish the company would have made it so it would stay attached to the biOrb rather than sit on it/around it if you know what I mean. Nonetheless, I would have gotten it either way just for the touch of pink.

bought the item for my daughters' baby bi-orb tank and she loves it...loves the idea of being able to change colors to fit her mood and room change...recommend it highly...its like getting a new tank with each change.

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Microbe-Lift NiteOutII for Home Aquariums

Microbe-Lift NiteOutII for Home Aquariums, 16-OunceI'm generally having problem with my tanks being dirty due to the set ups I choose. I've tried a number of filter innoculants and comparable products, but never had anything work as fast as NiteOut II. This thing truly cycles your tank, my NO2 levels have dropped from >5ppm to 0 in 2 days. You don't have to smear it on the media, or marinade the media in it; just throw it in the tank, and that's that.

I read some other reviews here, stating that the water clouds up, I didn't ever have this problem. The solution itself is completely clear and odorless.

I have been using the M-L NiteOutII for 2 months now. My fish are doing great. They look healthy and happy. Now, I always wonder whether the results would have been the same with a natural tank cycling without adding nitrifying bacteria from a bottle. All I can say is that I have no complaints about the M-L NiteOutII. My fish are doing just fine.

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I wrote this review also under Nite Out II's sister product, Special Blend, and am copying it here because the 2 products go hand in hand.

My buddy Bubba died. Bubba was a 13 inch King Kong Red Parrot Cichlid that was like a dog in a tank. When he died, I didn't wanted another fish right away so my tank sat empty for well over a year and was an eyesore. I finally decided to set the tank back up, but I was not in the mood to wait a month to achieve a good cycle with some silly goldfish or something. I went to my favorite aquarium shop and asked them what I could use to obtain a fast cycle...and NO I don't want that CYCLE stuff they sell at Petco. Without hesitation, the freshwater guru reached behind the counter and gave me 2 things. He gave me Special Blend and he gave me Nite Out II by the same company. (I posted a link for Special Blend below) He said they need to be used in conjunction to achieve a full cycle, and the dosing instructions are very clear on the bottle. He stressed that you MUST SHAKE THEM. This is basically a bottle of bacteria which tends to settle on the bottom of the bottle. No shake, no results. Read, read, read the bottle. It tells you to shake, tells you to keep the lights off for about 72 hours so that the light does not interfre with the bacteria's life cycle before they can establish and it tells you to use the Special Blnd on certain days and the Nite Out every other day. OH...and hold your nose. The rotten egg stink on the Special Blend will make your hair stand on end, but goes away quickly. Nite Out II is odorless. Anyway....within 2 weeks I had a gorgeous cycle. Ammonia, zero. Nitrites, zero. Nitrates, acceptable. Water, clear. I adore this stuff. I use it after gravel cleaning, water changes or filter media swaps and the beneficial bacteria seems to be healthy and active in doing their job. I did a little research on this company because I had never heard of them before, but it seems they have been in the pond industry for quite some time and just recently broke into the home aquarium market. And they mean business. They are not fooling around. I don't think I have ever seen a cycle occur so quickly.

LINK TO SPECIAL BLEND: Microbe-Lift Special Blend for Home Aquariums, 16-Ounce

http://www.amazon.com/Microbe-Lift-Special-Blend-Aquariums-16-Ounce/dp/B000YQ2K9O/ref=pd_bxgy_petsupplies_img_y

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I decided to try a soil substrate in my previously cycled tank and the ammonia shot up to the point that I had to do 2-3 water changes every day just to keep the ammonia under 1ppm. Even then, hours later, it would be climbing again. Apparently the gravel I topped the soil with was not a fine enough grain to seal the soil in well enough to slow down the ammonia from reaching the water column. I put sand on top of the gravel and started adding this product to my tank. Without any water changes, my ammonia dropped to .50 and stayed there. I couldn't believe it! For the first time in 2 weeks I went a whole day whitout a water change. I added another capful on day 2 and my ammonia dropped to .25. I did a 20% water change and now my ammonia is almost at 0. The sand helped, but the Microb-lift is what really stabilized my water. This stuff is the real deal!

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Brought down Ammonia Levels from more than 6ppm to less than 1ppm. It has been a week and am continuing to use it. I have a 10 gallon tank with 5 comet goldfish, 4 red platy and 2 electric green glo fish. The water is crystal clear as well.

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Exotic Environments Mangrove Tree Trunk Floral Aquarium Ornament

Exotic Environments Mangrove Tree Trunk Floral Aquarium OrnamentI read the reviews and was expecting it to be smaller then what it decribed and to have sharp edges, it is huge, it takes up a lot of space in my 35 gallon hexagon tank which is what i wanted as the main orniment. I didnt find any serious sharp edges, some minor edges that can be easly sanded down.

Marina LED Light Unit for Betta and Goldfish Kits w/cUL Adapter

Marina LED Light Unit for Betta and Goldfish Kits w/cUL AdapterI have two sets of these lights in my 55 gallon tank of all colors and love it. I've had these before and high lights what ever you want. I tend to change things around now and then.

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MINI BOW 1 JUNIOR AQUARIUM KIT - TINY TEAL

MINI BOW 1 JUNIOR AQUARIUM KIT - TINY TEALThis product is great for housing a betta. I have three of these in red, purple, and black and im going to buy the teal to house my new betta, Waffle. These are great betta tanks, but dont house any other kind of fish in it. In al my tanks, I have two plants, a small round cichlid stone, and a decoration. My bettas love them. Its the perfect size for a betta. THe air pump is a piece of garbage though if you're housing a betta i would recommend tossing it. This product is great for bettas and I would recommend it to any betta owner!

I recently bought the Mini Bow Aquarium one gallon kit for my apartment. It now houses my red Betta named Anubis. For the first few days everything went swimmingly well with my aquarium. That is up until yesterday when I came home to see that the air pump was nothing but a piece of garbage (i.e died on me while I was away at work). So now Anubis' home is without a pump but that may be for the best since Bettas do prefer to be in calm waters. Besides it was a pain in the rear end to try to set up the pump properly so the water would not spill out of the tank (which I learned the hard way). Because I had bought a plastic strip thermometer for the tank, I have noticed that when the lamp is on, it does heat up the water a couple of degrees. For a Betta that is great because Bettas do need to be in 72 to 80 degree temperature water. I turn off the lamp at night but the temp only drops down to 72 from 74 during the night. The aquarium does not come with any gravel or decorations. A 2 pound bag of gravel is just fine. As for the decorations, just watch what you buy due to space. I have a little cave in my tank which took up quite a bit of room but thankfully Anubis can swim thru it to get to the other side of the tank. Still my Betta has more room in this tank than he would in a regular fish bowl. For Bettas, the Mini Bow aquarium is fine but I can barely recommend the tank for any Betta enthusiast or new Betta owners.

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I love the color teal, this teal is very vivid & beautiful. The aquarium arrived on time, was quick & easy to setup, & we love it. Since it does not have a filtration system, I would recommend it for a Betta only. But that is just my opinion. It is getting harder & harder to find these mini-bow aquarium's....so if you want one...I would act quickly. They also come in 2.5 gallon & 5 gallon....but not in teal. Those are red, black, & blue I believe. Walmart carries them, but is often out of stock. These here are priced as cheap, or cheaper than Walmart. All you need is a gallon of spring water, some water treatment for Betta's (use half the recommended amount if using the pre-filtered gallon of spring water). The gallon costs less than a dollar at Walmart & the Betta water treatment can be found at Walmart or Pets Mart. One very small plant, I found several different ones at Pets Mart in a variety of colors for 99 cents each. A pound or even a little less than a pound of rocks or polished marble stones, & a small temparature strip to stick on the side of the tank. Most importantly a 10 watt heater for tanks 10 gallons or smaller made by Aqueon that can also be found at Pets Mart for $15 bucks. It gets a little cold for them in the winter & I have had some die in the past. They are tropical fish, & like the heat. The heater will keep the water at a constant 78 degrees & requires no adjusting. I got some color enhancing Betta pellets & also some bloodworm flakes that I can crumble up while the Betta is young & his mouth is still small. This also adds a little variety to their diet, making them more colorful & helping them to live longer.Last but not least, a Betta of your choice. This tank is so small it will fit virtually anywhere. A desk, a dresser, a bathroom counter, an end table etc. We like ours so much, we have ordered a 2nd to house another Betta we just purchased!

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Laguna Once-A-Year Fertilizer Spike, Aquatic Plant - 3-Pack

Laguna Once-A-Year Fertilizer Spike, Aquatic Plant - 3-PackAfter using these spikes for several years, the results have been consistent and positive.

Unlike tab fertilizer needing once a month application, these spikes are slow release once a year application.

This is a wonderful product, we use these every year and our pond lilies look beautiful. I love the idea of doing fertilizer once a year instead of once a month!

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I purchased and used these for some water lilies that I had also purchased here on Amazon.

Note that the 3-pack contains the regular sized spikes, and the 6-pack (also sold here on Amazon) contains the Minis. For a one or two gallon pot, Laguna/Hagen recommends one REGULAR spike with a change frequency of one year.

Also, note that each individual spike is shipped with a protective clear plastic sleeve that MUST be removed (use a razor blade) before use. This plastic sleeve is NOT a component of the time-release feature, and must be removed (as confirmed by my phone call to Laguna's customer support line).

Since I just planted the water lilies, I cannot yet comment on the efficacy of the spikes -but assuming they work, this will be much more convenient than monthly feedings.

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These spike are pretty big. They worked great on my water plants. Next time I'll get the mini spikes 6 pack though. Very happy with them.

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Super Naturals Tahitian Moon Aquarium Sand, 20 Lb, 19 X 12 X 1.75

Super Naturals Tahitian Moon Aquarium Sand, 20 Lb, 19 X 12 X 1.75Tahitian moon sand is probably the best looking black sand on the market.

CONS;

The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is because it is not good with plants. Like all inert sand, "mulm" (fish waste) isn't able to penetrate the substrate, and the plant roots don't get enough nutrients. I tried using root tab fertilizers, but the sand, in effect, suffocates the roots by not allowing them to spread and grow. SeaChem makes a "flourite black sand" product for a little more, and this is great for plants. However, the grain size is much larger than the TMS.

PROS;

My fish love this stuff, as do I. I like watching my corydoras bury their noses in this sand. They scour the tank for food like little vacuum cleaners, sifting sand through their gills. The deep black really brings out the colors of cichlids and tropical fish.

Be prepared to do some rinsing when you get it. I rinsed it all in a big bucket; it must have taken 20 water changes to clear all the black "dust".

This sand is sure to make any tank look amazing.

Hope this helped

I wanted to experiment and go for black sand in my aquarium as opposed to the started blue rocks I usually have. I, unfortunately, didn't like the way it looked. It's really nice, grainy sand that has a classy look to it, but I felt it really darkened my aquarium too much despite its shine.

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I've tried other sands. This is superior to them. It doesn't need much cleaning, doesn't float and looks great in an aquarium.

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Super Naturals Tahitian Moon Sand is the most beautiful black sand Ive ever saw this side of Tahiti. It shows off your fish & your tank. I washed it for quite some time before it really came clear. The next bag I washed in smaller quantities & then it cleared MUCH faster. This product MUST be seen to be believed!! Buy It...You won`t be disappointed.

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I bought 20 lbs for my new 29-gallon tank. At that shallow depth, I had to anchor a couple of artificial plants with small stones at their base but that's okay as that just adds to the decor. The sand is super soft and and I only had to rinse it once before adding. Directions with my Whisper filter says not to use with sand but it hasn't been a problem. When cleaning, I rotate the vacuum tube a couple of inches above the sand so I scoop up only the tiniest bit. The black against the green plants, the blue background, and my gold comet make a beautiful contrast. Doesn't seem to bother the fish although when he first went into the tank, I saw him spit some out. I would definitely recommend this over gravel.

Ecological Labs AEL20120 Microbe Lift Barley Straw Extract Pond Conditioners for Aquarium, 1-Gallon

Ecological Labs AEL20120 Microbe Lift Barley Straw Extract Pond Conditioners for Aquarium, 1-GallonMaybe it is the 18,000 gallon pond, but I put plenty of this stuff into the pond over several weeks and I was plenty much pouring money down the drain there was zero change in the algae.

This product is not only very easy to use, (and you can use it year round), But it also works EXCELLENTLY!!

Works quickly to eliminate problems with String Algae.

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We use it for our River Otter exhibit to keep things under control and safe for animals. Used it for many years just do make sure you add it consistently. As many people are aware and others not so sure, it does not KILL the algae, it just makes the water not desirable for algae, so add it on a consistent basis, if you wait for alge to take over it is already too late. So keep things in check by always adding the correct dosage on time to keep algae almost non existant

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This works so well in my pond. I have to use a lot over the course of the summer, and this is by far the best value out there.

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Tetra GloFish Aquarium Kit

Tetra GloFish Aquarium Kit, 1-1/2-GallonI bought this tank as a replacement for a vase I had been using to house my betta fish Bartimaeus. When the tank got here it was nicely packaged and was very easy to put together. The filter current is not too strong for my betta and hums along, not too load to be annoying but a nice background noise. I love the neon light, it is very effective. The drawer under the tank is perfect for holding food and maybe another small item. My betta is very happy and swimming around contently.

The only Con i have is there is a bit of patterning on the side of the tank, almost like a rubbing, but it is only noticeable when you look really close, and once filled with water you cannot see it at all.

My only note is do not be deceived by the pictures, a 1.5 gallon tank is just big enough for one betta but not much else will fit in here. The advice is one inch of fish for one gallon of water. Also goldfish need about 10 gallons per fish.

TWO ITEMS ARE SHOWN IN THE PHOTOS! Either one can be found cheaper! One has a drawer the other does not.

I bought this at walmart, probably for a little less. I haven't had problems sometimes people complain about the blue LEDs dying out mine are fine but it probably could be closer to the center of the tank, it is a little loose when putting it all the way up. It is not a big aquarium and actually in truth it is too small for pretty much any fish but it has served me well until I decide to upgrade to a larger tank for glofish, probably a good tank for a desk or student. Filter also kind of small, doesn't create any degree of water flow really but I suppose it works well enough. There is a little storage bin in the bottom of mine and the one shown but there are some without, its a near idea but kind of too small to store much, I just use it at the moment to store small, extra glow in the dark decorations.

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I bought this at walmart, probably for a little less. I haven't had problems sometimes people complain about the blue LEDs dying out mine are fine but it probably could be closer to the center of the tank, it is a little loose when putting it all the way up. It is not a big aquarium and actually in truth it is too small for pretty much any fish but it has served me well until I decide to upgrade to a larger tank for glofish, probably a good tank for a desk or student. Filter also kind of small, doesn't create any degree of water flow really but I suppose it works well enough. There is a little storage bin in the bottom of mine and the one shown but there are some without, its a near idea but kind of too small to store much, I just use it at the moment to store small, extra glow in the dark decorations.

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I just got this tank having looked all over for the "right" basic betta tank. This one won. I like the tank as it is easy to see the betta with the bow front. The lid is extremely basic and has cut outs for feeding, heater and filter which is nice. The light is fun though I wish it had an an option for white day light rather than just the (24watt)blue glow light. It has lots of floor space for decorations. The filter is a Tetra Whisper internal filter which takes the regular whisper filters.

all in all a good product.

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I have had this tank for a month (3 gallon):

Pro's

Filter works well and has adjustable flow, which works for my betta

Easy to assemble and came with helpful information booklets

The tank is light and easy to clean, which I appreciated at the first full water change

Cons

The light screws on and before the fish was in, I cracked the tank. I don't use the blue light anymore. I just put a simple light that comes on and off easily.

The tank itself is a little flimsy.

Over all I am happy with the purchase. I added a heater, thermometer etc. My betta Curiosity is happy in the space and it does have a nice look to it. I did also add some GloFish Plants, but some are too sharp for a betta fins and will be replaced.

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