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Red Sea Max 130 Reef Tank 34 Gal Blk (Catalog Category: Aquarium / Aquarium Kits)
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Como 2 Pcs Fish Tank Green Plastic End 4" Blue Air Stone Bar
I ordered 2 of these air stones, and they arrived in a few weeks, directly from China. They worked well when the air volume is great, and the size of the bubbles is insignificant, such as when circulation and aerating water in a 5 gallon bucket. In the tank, however, where lover volumes of air might be used, the size of the bubbles nearest the inlet are "larger than most air stones" and few bubbles emit from the end length of the stone. To make bubbles come out of the full length of the stone, air volume must be increased significantly. If you are looking for medium to fine size bubbles that come out evenly over the whole length of the stone, this not the one for you. This item only allows for large bubbles and uneven bubble distribution, and cannot produce small bubbles. Both of the 2 stones functioned identically and might not be the best choice for bubble aesthetics in the aquarium.
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Active Aqua 6" Air Stone - 12 Pack
These air stones are decent. Not great, not terrible. They don't seem to be constructed really well which concerned me initially but ended working okay. A few of the stones get more air toward the back of the stone (where the air comes in) and almost none toward the end. The ones that get even air distribution work great. I guess its a good deal for the price.
Prime, 50 mL / 1.7 fl. oz.
I love prime! The small bottle will last my 10 gallon tank for a long time. Only two drops per gallon! Much more cost effective than the cap full dosages some of the cheaper products require.
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What negative thing can you say about prime? There are not many water conditioners which do so much with so little.I guess I would recommend to go straight ahead for the 500ml bottle if you have a 50G or more and do WCs every weekend like I do.
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This has always been an excellent product. Very concentrated and I use it a lot. Only wish Id have bought a larger size.Want Prime, 50 mL / 1.7 fl. oz. Discount?
I use this when not only shipping fish but everytime I do a water change. My water levels are always near perfect! Best product I've ever used.Save 2% Off
Tetra Betta Bowl, Black
The bowl's size is excellent for average size Betta. However, the glass seems to be easily breakable and difinetaly needs to be thicker. The black plastic base adds more support and elegance to the bowl but the lighting is just too too weak and useless.All in all the item is not bad but a little overpriced.
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was going to get this for work but it's too small.a betta can LIVE in this thing. but you can also LIVE in your closet and never leave the rest of your life.
would you want to do that?
spend 30 bucks and get a 2+ gal. get something fashionable. get some rocks from the beach and put it in.
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TONS of people will not like my review for this..MOST people would say this isnt acceptable, its too small, they need a heater and filter ETC.. No you dont!
You CAN buy them sure! Treat your fish like a KING or QUEEN however 5G of water isnt necessary, if putting a fish in a bowl like this was so bad they wouldnt ever sell any of them, they'd eventually quit making them cause no one would buy them!
They make these bowls that clearly have BETTA on them so it cant be that bad..
Remember, fish only get as big as their tank/bowl/aquarium. You have 80G aquarium your going to have BIG angels and sharks if you have it smaller they'll stay smaller.
My biggest recommendation is to only put 1 fish in a space this small.
This is my 2nd betta. My other Betta is male and hes in a 1.75G "goldfish bowl"(not sure why anyone would put a goldfish in a bowl their so dirty) he's lived fine for 7-8 months. Hes kept in an active room and his water is room temp. No heater,no filter,water chemicals nothing. I know he's a happy fish cause he eats and always makes his nesting bubbles which are 2 indications he's happy. He swims around and is very social..loves the attn..
Betta's are very hardy fish! Wash their homes out once a week, takes 15min and hes fine!
Ive also been told putting them in bigger tanks tend to stress them out esp in a 20G aquarium. Their not meant for that! Their very terrirtorial and anything with flowing fins they'll most likely attact.
I put a crowntail betta in this bowl last night as he's doing just fine!
I know everyone have their opinions however im telling you to put a betta in this bowl, with some rocks and maintain him he'll do just fine!
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Jardin Fish Tank 4 Layer Sponge Biochemical Water Corner Filter
Have had this running for about two months while hooked to a Tetra Whisper pump for 10gals (also from Amazon excellent pump). Originally, had it in my 20 gallon as a supplemental filter and to keep ammonia/nitrite levels stabilized while I was switching between an HOB filter to a canister filter. Although the pump used for it was not rated for a 20gal I'd like to think it did its job. The shape allows me to tuck it in the back corner behind a plant and it is not visible from the front. There was always debris, fish food, and poop attached to it meaning that it was at least sucking up waste.About two weeks ago I transferred it a poorly maintained and neglected 5 gallon tank with crabs. After changing the tank the water was still cloudy with algae chunks, exoskeletons, and that white film that comes from stagnant water. Well all the debris eventually got stuck on the surface of the sponge and throughout the day you can see the debris get smaller and smaller as it was broken down by the bacteria I guess. By the next day the water and the sponge was clean as a whistle. It is currently still in my 5 gallon with 2 crabs and about a dozen adolescent guppies and all ammonia/nitrite levels are absolutely fine.
In conclusion this is a good filter overall and an excellent filter for small tanks. I will consider buying more of these for any future small tanks. Also in retrospect there is a 6-layer version that is marginally more expensive but would be better suited for larger tanks with more surface area for bacteria to grow on.
Aside from that it seems quality, though I can't speak to the longevity as I've only had a few days. For me it's not worth the hassle of returning it to get a different one, but when it needs to be replaced I'll likely not buy the same one.
EDIT!!!!!!!!! About a month in, after the bacteria and gunk had time to colonize on it, it weighed down and tank on it's own, so I upgraded the stars to 4.
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Hydor Koralia Evolution Aquarium Circulation Pump
I have bought three of these over the past year and have been impressed by all of them. Unless you plan to spend $200-$400 a piece for the eco-tec units, this is a darn good value. They may not have all the bells and whistles like other models, but they are dead quiet, and when I say dead quiet, I mean that with everything else off in my reef tank, I have to put my ear four inches from the water to hear it running. It also provides a broad current, which is desirable, as opposed to a concentrated jet. Is it the absolute best model on the market? No. Is it the best value? In my opinion, yes it is. For anyone on a budget, these are the way to go. Oh, and when you put it on the tank, it stays put! Most models I have seen have had a tendency to "walk" down the glass over time (these do not). 125 Gallon glass mixed reef tank.
more powerful than powerheads that blow a jetstream
agitates water surface yet doesn't blow my sugar fine sized aragonite sand around (I hate getting sand dunes where eventually I'd see the glass/acrylic bottom of my tank).
magnet holder
medium length cord
low 4.5 watts
CONs:
Starts in reverse then I'd unplug it and plug it back in then it works.
kind of big compared to Ecotech Vortech MP10 and Aqueon powerheads
doesn't blow as powerful or as wide as my SEIO m820 powerhead
isn't as adjustable at right-angles like the SEIO m820
I bought 2. One is working great after 9 months. The other started buzzing from the motor after 3 weeks.
7/1/2013 update: the magnetic impeller cracked after 2 years but you can buy a replacement on Amazon or call up Hydor for a free replacement. I've dropped my rating from 4 stars to 3 due to reliability issue.
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Wow. Ive had this for 2 days and come away super impressed. Casts a wide spread that works perfectly in my 55 gallon saltwater tank. A powerhead will seem puny compared to this if you're using it for water movement. At the same time, because of the wide spread, it's not overly powerful in any way. Build quality seems super sturdy and it's super quiet as well.Read Best Reviews of Hydor Koralia Evolution Aquarium Circulation Pump Here
I was not sure if this would work as a standalone unit but in my freshwater 70 gallon tank the fish have changed behavior over night. Great price, fast delivery and worked as stated.Want Hydor Koralia Evolution Aquarium Circulation Pump Discount?
I bought this to replace an old power sweep model that came with my used setup but tried to eat my sand sifting star (which I luckily saved from imminent doom). the combo magnet/suction is fantasitc, the ball joint is great, plus the head can be removed from the mount easily for quick cleaning. it moves water very will without the jet effect that other styles give, nicely dispersed flow.My only regret is that I wish I'd bought a 1050 instead of a 550 because I'm upgrading to a larger tank in a couple months.
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Perfecto Manufacturing APF33300 Glass Canopy Aquarium, 30-Inch
Its a great way to cover your aquarium and works just as its supposed to. In my opinion, glass canopies are much better because of the ability of putting two light strips or bigger light strips on the tank. Just be careful because i have broken one of these before. The plastic guard is also great to get more of your tank covered. All in all, it does a great job.
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Very good. Getting the back strip attached was a little tricky. However, the flexible back plastic is 10 times better than the hard plastic black hoods that come as standard.Read Best Reviews of Perfecto Manufacturing APF33300 Glass Canopy Aquarium, 30-Inch Here
The glass is cut poorly, with chips all along the edge. The plastic hinge doesn't last long (in my book, at least). My last one only lasted a year and a half before it split apart.Want Perfecto Manufacturing APF33300 Glass Canopy Aquarium, 30-Inch Discount?
Nice lid, works like it should, easy to trim and fit around your filters and such. Glass is a little rough around the edges however and I wish they would polish it down smoother for less chance of getting cut. one corner chipped on my already. good overall though.Save 51% Off
Aqua Ultraviolet AAV40002 Part Lamp End for Aquarium, 8 to 57-watt
I bought this when my UV lamps stopped working. It has 4 holes on the back, but the original had only 2 holes. With no instructions, and only 2 wires to insert I tried it, but it didn't work. In the end, I bought a new ballast and cable set, which fixed the problem properly. I wouldn't buy this part unless you really know how to use it.
Ocean Star International A90004 Smooth Bark Tree Stump for Bird Cages, X-Large
I bought a pair of these to put in our 75 gallon tank with two green severums in it. Out of the box, I was really impressed with the "realness". Very well done. It really adds a nice flooded Amazon basin (not amazon.com!) look to the tank. A month later and they still look great.Only a couple "problems" with this product: 1) They're a lot harder than real wood, so if your large fish should "crash" into this while zipping somewhere, they'll get some ugly scrapes and boo-boo's. Cure is to not crowd your tank with craggy plastic things, and leave plenty of swimming room. Once I put our "stumps" on opposite sides of the tank, things seem much better. 2) The other problem I've noticed is that they're hollow to the tip of the roots... which means food finds it's way deep down into there, and it's near impossible to get it out unless you invert the thing and hose it out. Also, I think one of our bristlenose pleco's might have just gotten stuck and well... died... in there, but I never see much of our two bristlenose's anyway, so I can't really say for sure.
Nice product, though!
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This is a great add to my Amazon biotope aquarium setup. I looked for a long time at real driftwood and the like. Decided on this item, and it lived up to all my expectations, and beyond. This would be a great addition to any aquarium!i have 2 of this guys and they are very real looking. im happy to had bought this articles. nice.Want Ocean Star International A90004 Smooth Bark Tree Stump for Bird Cages, X-Large Discount?
fish love this wood bought more and now changed my tank to all wood and fish love it if tank was bigger ,56 gallon tall, i would have more woodSave 60% Off
Lee's Pet Products ALE15077 Pond Tubing for Aquarium, 1 by 50-Feet, Black
Much easier to use than the corrugated tubing. I have never had a problem with this tubing except when one of my dogs chewed up a line.
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Finnex Ray2 Aquarium Day/Actinic LED Light
I usually never write reviews but based on how much this impressed me when I first turned it on and the fact that there are almost no reviews for this light anywhere on the net, I decided to write one. I have a 10 gallon reef tank and until now, never had good lighting for it. So, I have been researching a lot the past couple of months on different lighting because I am starting to add more and more corals to my setup. Man is this light bright and very beautiful. The strip of white LEDs with the strip of blue LEDs brings out a lot of color on my fish and corals...especially my star polyps.I have uploaded some pics that I took with my zoom. I was hesitant at first because the pics just don't do it justice.
Granted I just received this light today, but I would recommend this light to anyone with a small reef tank.
I will add some notes in few weeks to see how my fish and corals react. I am also very interested to see if my green bubble tip anemone will react positively to it too!
Pros 1.) affordable 2.) LED
Cons 1.) the adjustable "legs" that the light sits on are notably cheap and did not fit my 30 gal. cube aquarium (19" but I had hoped there would be an adequate range of adjustment in the light. 2.) the power cord is SHORT. I can't picture the advantage of such a short cord and it did not really work for my set up.
Overall as long as the two cons don't worry you this would be a good buy for the price.
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I've got this for my sump setup because I got a condy anemone. Within a month or two with proper feeding it has regained a nice brownish color from a meek off white... and is very active. At first I wasn't for sure how much it would help but I'm running this with a ecobright 5700k compact flourecent bulb to help the algae grow nicely. People are amazed at how nice my sump looks. I would definately purchase their brand for other tanks when needed.Want Finnex Ray2 Aquarium Day/Actinic LED Light Discount?
Very good light for the money. If you have been looking for a LED light that wont break the bank, give this a try. The actinic really makes the colors pop and my Coral Beauty looks awesome in the light. Hopefully this lasts as advertised. I ended up putting this on a 36" wide tank since i have a hood and would not fit with the 36inch size due to the way it mounts. I was able to create a custom hanging mount easily. The key is the light goes edge to edge with no issues.Save 16% Off
2W Fish Aquarium Tank 2 Mode 28 LED Clip Lamp Flexible Energy Saving Light
This light has worked perfectly for my 4 gallon planted shrimp aquarium. Its bright enough for the plants to grow but not too bright as to encourage algae growth. The price cannot be beat!
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FA18X Aquarium Acclimation System
This acclimation system is a great tool for acclimating fish, inverts, corals, etc. into aquariums! Beginners and experts can benefit from an easy acclimation tool like this!
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I purchased this item after reading about it and found it to be a lot more convenient to use compared to all of the other methods of fish acclimation. Not having to jump up every few minutes to add water to the fish container (and try to remember where you were in the process) is a god send for me. And, as a bonus, It also just so happens that it is the best method of doing an acclimation, as well. The only wish I have is that the assembly sat a little higher above the surface of the water which would make it a lot more convenient in positioning the bag containing the fish below the drip cup and adjusting the drip. Being able to secure the assembly to the tank glass would also help. I wound up dropping the drip cup a couple of times while trying to position everything and am afraid that if I'm not careful, I'll break it. Otherwise, it's a great little gadget and I love it! On another note, I had a problem with the item I received, and, the company was extremely responsive in remedying the situation. Great outfit to do business with!Read Best Reviews of FA18X Aquarium Acclimation System Here
I really like this product and works as expected. The only thing I would change is how you adjust the drip. It's kind of difficult to make small Adjustments. Still makes acclimation easier though so I'm happy with the product.Want FA18X Aquarium Acclimation System Discount?
I just started a saltwater tank and the day I was gonna get some fish this product arrived. Showed up just in time, great delivery. Since then Ive used it several times and theres not one bad thing that I can say about this acclimator. If youre lookin for an acclimator, buy this one. Works great and its affordableSave 8% Off
TOM Aquarium RP3 (Rapids Pro Filter with 700gph pump)
good-small, compact and do the job well
Con
-weak and poor quality pump
-overflow is a good design but the way that remove the air of the overflow is putting air to the saltwater tank.
-the skimmer is a poor design, if you want better, you have to buy a new skimmer.
-because the pump and the size you should not used for a tank bigger than 55 gallon for saltwater and 75 gallon for freshwater.
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I've had the RP3 filter running on my 80 gallon reef tank for over a week now and I will say that I'm thoroughly impressed with its performance. I read the negative review and will agree that its not as quiet as some of the filters on the market, but I don't think that its that bad. I placed my unit in the utility room behind my aquarium so all I hear is a faint humming sound and the sound of the water going into the overflow. I would rather have a little noise and a clean tank than the opposite. The protein skimmer really churns for its size. I like the adjustment mechanism in place where you are only adjusting the skimmer cup up and down without having to deal directly with an air intake.Great product!
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I've had this unit for about 3 yrs now and I have been happy, self priming and the auto fill saves me from filling it every day. The protein skimmer pump just went out and even though its for a freshwater tank it comes in handy to remove color and too much dust or hard water problems. It is a bit noisy and would need to be off for a quiet movie but puts me to sleep at night. The pre-filter is also better than that it is flat and not the cylinder type which clogs fast.Want TOM Aquarium RP3 (Rapids Pro Filter with 700gph pump) Discount?
After much careful consideration and research I decided to go with TOMs RP3. This amazing device has kept my water crystal clear and healthy for my reef aquarium over the past month. In fact, I visually noticed a HUGE difference with this on my tank. After adding live sand to my tank it was SUPER cloudy I could not see one inch in front of me. After turning on my filter in one day the tank was amazingly clear, no need for special tank clearing additives!I have fish, live rock, invertebrates such as shrimp, crustaceans (hermit crabs), and corals that are all thriving with the help of this filter. (Its been about a month and a half since initial setup)
The dimensions of this filter fit perfectly in my 55 gallon tank and stand, and It creates good flow and turbulence in my aquarium, perfect for corals.
I do admit, it was not the easiest filter to setup. The instructions were decent, but there were moments where I questioned what I was doing because there was not enough description.
Here are some of the issues I encountered during set-up, hopefully my suggestions can help you during your set-up and create a headache free installation.
1. The flexible tubing which attaches from the base of the unit (the sump) and to the hang on back filter on the aquarium were very difficult to attach ((Overflow Hose & Return Hose)). I had to snip a small piece vertically on the tubing so that I could fit the tight tubes in the plastic without breaking anything. Also make sure that the hoses are as straight as possible, or else it will cause a decrease in the flow from top to bottom (it works using gravity).
2. The metal circular hose clamps that are used to tighten around the flexible tubing need a screwdriver to be tightened to an adequate level. (this was never mentioned in the instructions)
3. My biggest problem with the setup was having the sump on the bottom's water level stay at the recommended water level without draining immediately. This caused the filter to pump out massive amounts of bubble and have little amounts of suction. I tried calling customer service but no one picked up causing me to leave a voicemail. I was eager to set this up so I had to figure something out. I decided to send an email to customer service and this is what I received as a response:
BEGIN EMAIL
Okay, let's get your filter running.
At the top of your aquarium there is plastic trim usually wood grain or black colored going around the full aquarium. When you look at this trim from inside your aquarium there is a little ledge (lip) protruding inward, this ledge supports the glass canopy when using one. Go ahead and add new water to your aquarium until it touches this plastic ledge. Now add new water to your filter sump bringing up to the recommended water level.
Plug in the sump pump electrical cord into the electrical receptacle to start your filter. Your filter will begin priming and the water flowing during the next 30 seconds. Your filter should be up and running at this time.
END EMAIL
The Senior Tech who helped me did a great job explaining what I had to do to get my filter up and running. I think the attention to detail really helped me out. Its really important that you fill up your aquarium to the maximum water level, almost to the point that it is overflowing. This was not really stressed I feel in the documentation. Also, something I recommend is since there are two different electrical cords, plug them into a power strip. Then when you turn the power strip on both pumps will start priming which quickly and effectively fills the tank. (or just plug both pumps into a power outlet at the same time)
The pumps lower the level of water in your main aquarium and balance it out in the bottom sump, so you need plenty of water in the main aquarium to stay at the recommended water level.
SO, if you have been having excessive issues with bubbles just add more water to your aquarium simple as that!
One last tip, there is a black plastic band that wraps around near the skimmer, make sure that is left where it is or else your tank will have a HUGE leak! I had this issue and luckily was able to catch it before it became a big problem.
So here are the PROS and CONS to the RP3.
Pros
-Great build and quality for the price
-Great customization options, you can customize the filter with your own carbon and filter media.
-not as noisy as people have stated, its got a slight hum which is not noticeable. Maybe the people experiencing issues set it up improperly? I recommend keeping it enclosed if noise is a big issue, (maybe even purchasing noise cancelling sheets if you want absolute serenity, but this is not necessary), and it even comes with a noise reducer in the HOB filter that keeps noise levels low.
-Keeps water crystal clear
-NO fish have died, corals are thriving, AND bacteria in the tank are doing great with live rock and this filter, no adverse effects
-incredibly easy maintenance, can keep the filter running and wash/change the filter media at the same time.
Cons
-lots of parts to assemble, can take a bit of time, confusing instructions
-customer service takes a while to respond and is virtually non-existant over the phone (try email instead)
-if one part breaks/fails could create big problems
-the skimmer is not the best, so far no waste has been produced but I will keep you updated as time goes on.
-no recent updates to the product line
-a little pricey, but you get what you pay for!
Overall, this filter is great because its an all in one package that is most likely easier to setup than creating your own sump! Just make sure to take your time during setup and keep checking on after initial installation to make sure it is running properly.
Leave comments if you have any questions!
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Cascade® Filt-A-Pack® Filter Bags for Cascade® Cannister Filters, 2-pack
Works great. Keeps my turtle from swimming in pea soup. He (or she. How do you tell with a 14 1/2 in. Red belly turtle that the pet store said would grow to be at most 6 in) much happier now.
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Doesn't really fit great in the canister tray. I have to shake it around to make it fit so the top basket will sit on top.Read Best Reviews of Cascade® Filt-A-Pack® Filter Bags for Cascade® Cannister Filters, 2-pack Here
Works great !!!Very convenient
Very little dust
Notice price seems to vary so keep eye out to get best price
Kinda have to push it around to fit around round inlet in tray
Hope this helps
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i stock up on this item when possible i rather have them then have to have a need to go runnign around looking for them definite buySave 30% Off
PETCO Multi-Functional Tool for Glass Aquariums
This is a great tool to have if you have an aquarium. I have used all three attachements many times. I usually buy the glass and acrylic scrubbing pads seperately and attach them to the velcro-like scrubber head, even though I dont think it is designed to be used this way, because I can always replace the pads, and I wouldn't want to have to buy this tool again. I use it all the time, but it still only gets 3 stars because the price is really high. So, if you have money to blow, you'll probably want this for your aquarium.Save 15% Off
Wardley Safe 2 O Water Conditioner 4 Ounce
I had purchased an aquarium water testing kit and found that my pH levels were very high, so I got this to bring things closer to neutral. I followed the instructions, and within a week, the levels were right where they were supposed to be. Since treating my tank with the conditioner, I haven't lost any fish, and algae growth seems to have all but stopped. I'll be buying more once I run out.
Eshopps AEO11010 Overflow Boxes Pf-1000 for Aquarium Tanks
Ive heard that these U-tube type overflows don't flow as well as the cpr weir types, but to be honest 900 gph is 900 gph. This thing works wonderfully, it is well constructed out of thick acrylic and was an easy install. Ive been using it for 2 months straight now and have not had to re prime the u tubes at all. excelent system.
The quality of the acrylic could be better.. I cracked the top of one of them when putting on the bulkhead and had very little pressure on it. I was able to fix it but was very disappointed when it happened as it set me back another day trying to get this setup running.
Also, please remember to use pipe dope on the bulkhead thread when assembling or you will have leaks.
Speaking of the bulkhead, since there were no specifications on how to go to the bulkhead (like what fits, what doesn't, etc) to the sump, I took one with me and headed over to home depot. Both me and the associate there were trying to find pieces that fit with no luck, until I was finally able to come up with a concoction of adapters, then used hose. After setting it up, I found out that I restricted the lines too much and had to dial down my return pump until I purchased new bulkheads. If I would have known ahead of time that regular 1'' PVC fit on the inside of that bulkhead I would have saved tons in various plumbing parts and headaches.
So, now it is up and running and working, I am pleased. However the lack of literature with the product really jaded my experience.
Pro's
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Does the job
Resumes nicely after pump/power failures
When tweaked it is pretty quiet
Came with extra parts for, well I don't know
Con's
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Lack of literature, specifications, directions.
Weak acrylic
For what it is and the simplicity of it, price could reflect that a lot better
A lot of tweaking to get it running properly
Not really for beginners.
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I am running a total of 4 of these on 2 of my larger tanks (180 w/75g fuge, and 220 w/55g fuge) and they work great! We've lost power a couple times and once the power comes back on they start right back up! Quality made, very good product, I recommend these overflows to those who don't want to drill their tank!!!Read Best Reviews of Eshopps AEO11010 Overflow Boxes Pf-1000 for Aquarium Tanks Here
purchased for my 90 gallon tank, 1 of the U-tubes is nice and smooth and the other has bubbles on the inside from when it was heated and bent into a U, this makes those areas much weaker and doesn't allow for a perfect flow cause small bubbles get trapped there and then accumulate. Another problem is the cheap plastic screws that connect the inner overflow to the outer box, they easily strip when hand tightening which will cause the inner overflow box to either come up or down which will cause a catastrophe. The other problem I had was the noise, no matter what I did I couldn't get it to be quite, lots of gurgling sounds and lastly is there is no set up instructions. I rated a 2 because I know it could potentially be a good product but not without lots of tweaking and they have to improve the quality and add some instructions or even a link to a (how to) video. For now I'm not using it so it's just $70 bucks gathering dust.Want Eshopps AEO11010 Overflow Boxes Pf-1000 for Aquarium Tanks Discount?
PROS: it does what it suppose to with quality materials. easy to install, worked like a charm!Cons: the reason it was not 5 stars is that the holes in the black overflow box were just TOO big! my fish constantly swan in and died. Not just little fish, I lost a discus fish! I will have to mod the box to allow the water to flow, but prevent fish from going in.
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Fluval EBI Nano Shrimp Habitat, 7.9-gallon
Very nice tank. Setup was easy, somewhat customizable, well packed. I use it as a desktop light as well since the provided mini lamp has a full spectrum bulb-easy on the eyes.First thing I did, inspect the glass for damage... small blemishes, but easily passes QC. Submersible filter flawed for shrimp, baby shrimp can easily get sucked in and pureed, I've even caught medium sized juvvie shrimp in the media chamber (largest foam chamber). Easy fix for experienced aquarist-stuff the first chamber with filter floss. I removed the largest piece of foam from the media chamber, and replaced it with bio-max. Water is extremely cloudy and murky on the first day because of soil substrate, pristine water by the 3rd day because of the polishing power of the filter floss.
Great buy.
I have been keeping fish for 13 years I have had many tanks and lots of old filters laying around. When you are hooked on this hobby to tend to accumulate lots of fish stuff.
I bought this tank becaue the price and I love the size and look. The tanks is good not flimsy. It looks great. I love the little net and the food and shrimp stuff. The substrate I like but not sure how it will hold up. I have read many mix things about this Fluval substrate. I am going to use it but I have back up Akadama if this stuff does not hold up. It does look great but is soft and light. I used flora max as my base substrate. I hope this light last I really like it.
The background .... What were they thinking putting styrofoam in a fish tank as the back ground. When I saw how poorly stuck on it was I took it off. If you want to keep the back ground take it off and silicone it back on your self. They only put sticky dots 4 on top 4 middle and 4 bottom. It was pretty weak and popped off really easy. it took up too much space anyways. So I put the background behind the tank out of the water. It looks good.
Personally I love Fluval filters and aqua clear filters that are made by the same company. I know Fluval aquariums are very popular in Europe so I had to try one myself. The tank alone is worth the money the other stuff is just a bonus. this tank was the perfect size for what I wanted.
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i love love love my tank and so do my cherry shrimp! they climb on the back ground of rocks that stays very securely placed, the filter doesn't suck any of the little guys in. The kit has everything you need to get started on your shrimp tank, water conditioner/ dechlorinator, mineral supplement, and light. only thing that's just ok is the thermometer and the fact it doesn't come with a heater but that's ok i pick one up for $12 bucks. I'm very happy with my purchase!! :)Read Best Reviews of Fluval EBI Nano Shrimp Habitat, 7.9-gallon Here
***Note, My review is for this tank as a terrarium. The only two things I used were the tank and the light. I threw away the pump and the foam backing as well as the net, thermometer, etc.***I used this tank to set up a terrarium. The tank is very nice looking. The rounded corners were exactly what I wanted. The light is much brighter than I expected. I'm going to make a hood so it doesn't flood the room with light. As a grow light though it seems to be working well. In the short time since I set it up I seem to see some growth in one of my plants and its not leggy (long stems with few leaves indicative of a plant not getting enough light). The tank isn't getting much in the way of natural sunlight so I believe any growth would be due to the grow light.
As a tank for a terrarium, I highly recommend this.
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All pieces were delivered in great condition. Others are saying the back pops off, but I belive they have since increased the ammount of adhesive they use and I've had no problems with it after 1 month.The substrate it comes with is of good quality, but I bought another bag to increase the depth for my plants.
Filter works well, but I would recommend adding biological filteration to it as well as it only comes with a sponge insert. Also, the filter does create a slight hum, which may bother an light sleepers who wish to keep it in their room.
All around a great purchase for the price you get it at.
UPDATE:
Last night I woke up to find half of the tank water on the floor. The bottom seal had begun to leak. Im sure this is not a common thing as no one else has written about having any issues with it, but I'm still very disappointed that this happened.
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