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Max Chill Aquarium Chiller

I use this chiller on my Ryunkin goldfish tank. The temperature used to get to 77 deg which is too hot for goldfish, this unit brought it down to a cool 71 degrees. The unit is so quiet, I was really suprised, the only annoying thing is if your using a controller it makes a beep everytime it starts up, I'm going to go inside of it and disable it. The front cover comes off pretty easily to change the filter but it exposes all the 120v wires and compressor in it is so if you have small kids and they pull it off it could be dangerous (just a thought). One more thing this unit uses 1/2 inch hose fittings and most of the pumps rated at the flow for this unit use 3/4 inch fittings, I used some pipe tape on the half inch hose and stuck it in the center of the outlet of the pump and it holds well. If your using this for coldwater fish this unit will run ALOT, unit runs 35 minutes per hour on my 25 gallon tank, i'm wondering if I should have ordered a bigger one. We'll see how long it lasts.

we got an axoltl and this works great to maintain the lower water temps for it to have a happy life..would recomend..our is in a 20 gallon tank

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Bought this "chiller" for my son's birthday he has a salt-water 50 gallon tank. He is raving over this product and his fish tank is gorgeous and healthy now.

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I purchased this for my 65 gallon tank that was running too hot due to pumps and lighting.

It works well and keeps the tank at the desired temperature. It does run the compressor most of the time. It is most certainly NOT silent (as another review stated), it is about as loud as a small refrigerator would be.

Hook up is very easy. I used the 5/8 inch fittings.

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This has been the best purchase for any fish tank. We have 120 gallon tank and a 30 gallon skimmer that we struggled to keep below 80 degrees(year round) and in the summer it could get as high as 85-90 but now, for the past two weeks, we have had the chiller and the tank has remained a constant 77-78 degrees. So far it is extremely quiet, but we have fans running to keep the house cool. Great purchase, arrived faster than expected, should have bought it 5 years ago!

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biOrb No Algae Service Kit

I live in a "glass house" which means my biOrb gets lots of sunlight and, therefore, lots of algae! I used this in conjunction with cleaning the entire Orb out. I didn't realize it's not for "continuous use" though. I have had the same success with completely cleaning the tank and simply replacing the regular-type cartridge. The Orb is expensive enough to maintain -why add to the cost?

I didn't realize it wasn't a long term filter when I bought it, but decided to keep it in case I have an algae bloom in the tank because cleaning the bio media gravel using standard algae killer will be more damaging than using this temporary filter. It was easier to keep than return it.

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I didn't pay close enough attention to the fact that these aren't supposed to replace your regular filter, but are meant to be used for a short amount of time to help get rid of algae... I'd just assume clean my tank out, so I was dissapointed that I wasted the same amount as a regular filter.

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The replacement I needed. I've had the Bio-Orb for 5 years and purchase the kits in multiples. Wonderful.

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I think that the regular tank care kits is better to use because there is no charcoal in this kit. I felt I needed to change is in a couple of days so that charcoal was in the filter system.

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Instant Ocean SCPS-150 SeaClone Protein Skimmer, 150-Gallon

I am upgrading after having this for roughly two years. Frankly, it's a piece of junk. I have to adjust the air intake daily and clean the pre-filter every three days in order for it to even skim. Even when I get it skimming it only skims for maybe 24 hours. Did I mention that the drop down for hanging broke within the first year (big crack that dripped through my wood floors) so I was forced to make it in-sump? I would NOT recommend this skimmer to anyone unless you're merely looking to swirl large bubbles around a cylinder. Drop the dime on a heavy duty skimmer and you won't watch your water quality slowly decline as I did. Also, buy big, as you really can't over-skim.

good skimmer for the money

i would not use it on anything larger than a 75 gallon tank

works well

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I like the design of this skimmer, but the motor went bad after 3 months. Started making a grinding noise and then just stopped working all together. Luckily Amazon is taking it back and issuing a refund.

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Purchased this item regardless the negative reviews for my fish only 120 gallon tank, and I do not regret it one bit. Having previously returned a skimmer I bought from Amazon ( the no name cheapie from China) that did nothing but produce a plethora of micro bubbles and was damn near impossible to adjust to do anything but; I got this one because while it's still on the budget, it's a brand name. This thing does not dissapoint. Took a few days to get going, but once it did the tank cleared up and the water quality improved. Also it was easy as pie to assemble and install, and cleaning is a breeze. Is it the best out there, for $100 of course not, but it does what its supposed to do and it does it well. Unless you have a reef tank, this skimmer will perform admirably, especially when combined with ample filtration. Buy this thing and save a few hundred bucks.

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I've used many Marineland products for over 25 years on my freshwater tanks (their Magnum canister filters are excellent) and while I'm sure they make many other great products, the SeaClone Protein Skimmer ain't one of them. The problem inherent with this product is you are CONSTANTLY and FOREVER adjusting the air intake valve (and the air valve they supply is crummy--I had to replace that with something more accurate). When it's working properly, it works fairly well, but compared to say, a Remora Protein Skimmer, it doesn't work THAT well really. I'd estimate it worked properly 45 to 50 percent of the time, but when you have tons of money invested in a reef aquarium, you want something that will work properly and efficiently. I understand some rework can be done on the unit to enhance it's performance, but really, while it's not the most expensive skimmer out there, why should one have to go to all that trouble? Save your money and for another $65, you can get yourself a Remora Pro Protein Skimmer that is practically maintenance free and starts working almost from the day you plug it in.

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Universal Rocks 48-Inch by 24-Inch Rocky Flexible Aquarium Background

I was a little skeptical before buying this background. It was hard for me to imagine spending this much money on a background for my turtle tank but I'm glad I did. I have a 75 gallon aquarium and I had to cut it to fit. I just used a large scissors (you could also use a utility knife) and it wasn't terribly hard. It is flexible enough for me to bend it to get it around the brace in the middle of the tank and it is not very thick (maybe one inch) so it doesn't take up too much space. It looks like it does in the picture (except mine seems a little darker) and the way its molded makes it look like a real boulder or rock face. The back side is black rubber or plastic but the front feels like sandpaper. My turtles love this because they can climb the wall but if you have delicate fish you may want to be careful that they aren't forced to rub up against it. I am using the clips that came with and they do work but you can also use silicone if you want it permanently in place. I have had this for 6 months now and it has stood up to me scrubbing it with a scrub brush to get the algae off. The instructions say that you are supposed to power wash it before you put it in the tank but I used a scrub brush in my tub and lots of black grit comes off at first. I haven't seen any since and it didn't affect my fish or water. I will be buying another one of these when I get a larger tank because it looks realistic and seems like it will last forever.

This is by far the best addition I have made to my tanks. I don't understand why this isn't more popular and more stores carrying it. I have asked many people about it, and nobody has heard of it. If your tank is the same size as one of these it will take literally minutes to install it. It will be more difficult if you need to cut it because of the textured surface. I haven't noticed any algae growth, etc. on it. The only concern is smaller fish like neons getting behind it, but that was only a problem once when a small pleco got behind it and had trouble getting out. My aquariums now look VERY professional, almost like something you would see at a real aquarium. Another nice benefit is I don't have to put nearly as many plants in to make it look nice. Highly highly recommended.

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but cutting it was cumbersome. Once I figured out that a sharp utility knife was best to cut this thing then it wasn't too bad. (Tried a few things) Only thing I didn't like was that it came with PVC pipe cut into 1/2 inch circles as "clips". (LAME) and did not appreciate having to glue it onto my tank. If that was going to be the case then they should've made the back flat for gluing purposes. Too many ridges in back made it difficult to figure out which would touch the aquarium and which wouldn't. All in all, after all the hard work it ended up looking lovely in my 75g aquarium.

One thing though.....if you're going to glue it, make sure you get your dimensions right and you glue ALL edges. Don't want you to end up with fish creeping into any missed nooks.

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Got this in great condition looks great in my discus tank. Would definately recommend it to others in the hobby..

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Coralife 05509 Mini Compact Fluorescent 50/50 Colormax Lamp, 10-Watt

I use two of these bulbs in the hood of a 10 gallon freshwater tank.

Pros:

-gives off a lot of light

-makes your tank look really good, you can really see fish coloration

-uses very little electricity

-does not generate much heat

Cons:

-don't seem to last long, 3-4 months usually (I have purchased them from Amazon, and from a couple of local pet stores-they all seem to have the same lack of longevity no matter where they come from)

-you will need a dark hiding spot for anyone who doesn't

like to be in the bright light

-I have higher green algae growth, vs 'yellow' incandescent bulbs

-does not generate much heat (only bad if you do not use a heater and rely on the bulb to warm your water)

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Edit 4/4/2011: Rating lowered to 2 stars. These bulbs are not as waterproof or water resistant as they should be, I went to change one of these that went out (I keep a couple of incandescent bulbs for temporary use when one of these dies) and I could smell the odor of burnt plastic coming from the tank hood. I removed the bulb and found scorch marks on the plastic base where the glass tube enters. The bulb had accumulated water inside the base (which came out black) and I'm guessing caught fire.

After multiple attempts to contact them the manufacturer will not respond to inquiries about why these bulbs do not last very long or why the one bulb was not appropriately waterproof or water resistant. I don't think I will be buying more of this bulb-unless the manufacturer decides to reply to my questions and stand behind their product, or improve it.

I have been using this bulb for about a couple weeks now and It works great! When I had my original incandescent lighting that came with the lid of my aquarium, it looked very yellow which didn't look amusing...After installing 2 of these in my 10 Gallon tank, the whole tank just lit up and I can see everything in a more natural setting. The white/blue light went perfect for my aquarium. The fishes are brighter, plants are more vibrant, and my water looks a lot clearer too! I have freshwater tropical fishes and it is just looks good! Imagine a saltwater tank underneath these lights! Although I should of gotten the 20 Watt instead of the 10 watt. Oh well, Next time...I would recommend this light, if you want a cheap up-grade, for around $8 bucks, it's well worth the look of your tank or whatever your using it for.

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Nice aquarium light, but one of them only lasted a couple of weeks then went out. No warranty.

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This bulb gives off plenty of light and almost no heat whatsoever. It does make the aquarium looks nice, but I don't like how it makes my fish look. The blueish tinge to the light makes them look sickly next to the other aquarium with a white CF. I suppose it is a personal like or dislike and really has nothing to do with the bulb because it does work as advertised.

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This is a wonderful light for your fish tank. I was unable to find it in the store, so was happy to find in through Amazon.

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SeaClear Rectangular Aquarium Combo (Clear)

We love this tankeasy on the eyes...fish seem happy too! But5 days post the return date the light fixture broke. Called PETCO to see if we could get a new fixture and was told too badreturn date had passed and we were given 3 phone numbers to callnon of which answered the phone. Long story shortthis is a $60 replacement hood and that is a rip off seeing that we spent $135 for the tank and hood.....so we are trying to solution it ourselves. Be warnedif you buy this tankbe sure the fixture works wellwatch it closely...and return it asap...ours broke 5 days too late!

This tank is very pleasing to look at with the rounded corners and no rim at the top. The holes at the top are plenty large enough to get the decorations I wanted in there. The acrylic is nice and light (and durable). the front, however is bowed out from the water pressure I guess. So when you are standing right in front of it looking in, it's like wearing prescrption glasses that are no yours it hurts your eyes. I wish I had taken it back to the big box retailer that I bought it from before the return time expired. Funny too that the website of the store I purchased it from (these ship from there), won't let me write a bad review and this tank is highly rated there. Interesting.

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2 Pcs Non-return Plastic Check Valves for Aquarium Fish Tank Air Pump Tropical Marine Clear

Way too small to fit on any hose, useless junk valve, the opening is about 1 millimeter big. It's a fraction of the required size to remain on a hose.

Very good quality, I receibed the very fast in a bubble wrap envelope. fits very well on my tubbing and seems to be very long lasting.

Took 1 star off because after I bought this product I realized that there are other packs of these kind of check valves for the same price with 10 pieces.

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Wolverine Aquarium Ornament

This is a great piece to tie together any fish tank with a Marvel scene. I wish there was more options but I have all for now.

I have been a huge fan for years and this product did not disappoint. Looks great in my aquarium. Definitely recommend for fans.

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Sicce Syncra 5.0 Aquarium Pump, 1321gph

The pump is compact, powerful and very quiet. If submerged, the pump is completely silent. The pump is also user friendlycoming with adapters for fit various applications.

I have it running 3 weeks now and I don't hear a thing. It's been a blessing to have such an efficient pump that's this quiet. I'm running on a 138gal tank and no problems to date. Highly recommend

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