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Aquarium Pharmaceuticals Test Kit Fw Ph Deluxe

easy to use, no guesswork. even for a beginner like me. I highly recommend this product to anyone starting a new tank.

works just like I thought it would I am pleased with this product will buy it agin when I need more

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This test kit is great if you are strictly interested in testing pH and being able to adjust it with the pH up or pH down. I personally like the Master Test Kit better, as it allows you to test ammonia, nitrite, and nitrate also.

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Tetra Whisper Air Pumps for Deep Water Applications

I purchased this pump because it needs to be able to supply a lot of air through about 6ft. of tubing, the first 4ft of that being straight UP.

This pump works wonderfully! Not only does it pump enough air to run a 3in bubble disk, and a 6in bubble wand, but it does so with so much power that I actually have my splitter set to only 3/4 power!

And, as amazing as it may seem, it does all this silently! I've used the big blue rounded pumps before, and they are silent for a while, but then get unbearably loud. I've been running this pump non-stop for months, and it hasn't increased in sound level at all. It's truly amazing.

I have no problem recommending this pump to everyone, it's cheap for what it offers, and it offers a LOT!

I have used many air pumps and besides the old trusty Whisper 1000, which is no longer available, this is the best in my opinion. It will have no trouble pumping down to 4 feet of water and still have good volume of air. Unlike the Whisper 1000, the 300 is not adjustable. The current image for Amazon is that of the 150 model. The 300 has two out lets.

I have one for my 4 feet deep pond for about a year and another for my fish room for six months. The on in the fish room is powering 6 air stones at 20 inches of depth with impressive amonts of air. Both have performed well and have been reliable. I plan to buy another one to keep around as a spare.

The pump is rather on the quiet side as far as noise is concerned, but I dont recommend it for a bed room or other areas where quietness is desired. You will hear the hum.

The key to longivity for these air pump is frequent replacement of the air stones. These pumps will last much longer if you keep the back pressure to a minimum. This sounds like common sense, but a lot of people just dont bother with this and then blame the pump failure on poor quality of the pump.

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I looked long and hard for a quality pump and this is it . It is very powerfull , and wisper quiet . Has a nice heavy feel that screams quality . Good pump at a great price . I have it running 2 4" airstones and still have air to spare , I could easily run 2 more !

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I've never had an air pump that wasn't a disappointment and they're always far louder than a "whisper" quite frankly, they make an awful buzzing racket! This one isn't silent, but it's noticably quieter than any of my previous air pumps and the through-put of air is fantastic! It's powerful, it's quiet and I'm SO GLAD that I bought this pump. I'm using the AP 150 in a bottom-drilled, 60 gallon tank the tube goes straight up through the floor of the tank, into an air stone and it's blasting a column of air like a champ! Plus: the price here on Amazon is about half of what the local fish store was charging. The Whisper AP 150 is a winner!

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The pump initially worked very well, being both quiet and powerful. However, after 89 days of service it failed completely. It was pumping air into a depth of 2 feet.

Update: Contacted manufacturer. The unit is under warranty and they committed to replace it. The new pump arrived and works well.

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Jardin Aquarium Fish Tank Biochemical Sponge Filter Air Pump

Most "experts" agree that sponge filters are a great filtration option for fry tanks. I use this (with a Whisper 20 air pump) for a 10 gallon fry tank that has 35 cichlids in it. I've not lost a single fish and they've grown from 1/8" to an inch in a month. I'll be transferring them to a larger tank with a hang-on-back filter, but for my tiny new babies, I will only use this sponge filter. Having two sponges is great for when you need to borrow some bacteria to start another tank. Granted, there is no mechanical filtration---it won't remove particles from the water; but that's not a problem with a bare-bottom tank. Just goes to show, sometimes low tech is the way to go.

I use these as my only filtration in a 20 gallon tank housing a number of young apistos. I also use it as suplimental filtration (to a Fluval 306) in my 55 gallon although I believe if you had a couple of them in a planted 55 you could do without the canister filter altogether.

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i got a few of these works just the way its suposta was a bit smaller then i was thinking but im very happy with it

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hook an bubbler up to it and it flows quite well.

I have this and a small hang on the back filter in my fry tank (hang on the back gets turned off when fry are present) and this filters as much or more than the power filter. the head is adjustable so you can easily raise or lower it so that the discharge is at the water line, and the part with the sponges can be rotated to be in whatever position meets your needs (i like having them down, gives the most length)

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It's not as bulky as some of the bigger sponges. It has more sex appeal than some of the huge ones.

Marina Betta Habitat - Halfmoon

I've owned the Marina betta kit "Zen cube" version before, and I have to say it was very pretty but too small for the fish. A betta should have ideally a gallon (or possibly more) for them to be healthy and swim around.

This new one is larger (almost 1 gallon) and a lot nicer.

I got the LED lamp with it and some blue glass "rocks" at the bottom, with a few live plants, it looks very pretty.

My betta loves it, I've even put my miniature heater next to the aquarium at times for him to feel warm this winter (bettas can handle various temperatures pretty well, but they're tropical fish from Thailand originally -so the warm makes them feel good).

He keeps making a lot of bubbles at the top (they call those bubble nest), which is a sign that he is happy.

I think this is just the right size for a betta aquarium, the others are just too small (some of them are horribly tiny for the fish), but this one has enough room for the fish to swim around. He seems to love the live plants as well.

Not to mention that with the lighting, blue rocks reflection, the fish and his live plants, this aquarium really does embellish my room!

EDIT: There has been other reviews of this aquarium, but after reading them I realize they haven't actually bought the product. They're just giving their thoughts. I didn't know Amazon would allow that but anyways, this is what I have to say: There's a rule with most animals cages/aquarium, and that is the bigger the better. Then, it really all depends how well you take care of your pets. Some people would just buy it as an ornament and forget about it, but others will actually take care of it. I've owned many aquariums in the past (including a large 120 gallon) and I can tell you that although the bigger the better, it really depends on how you take care of them.

There's a secret: DO NOT overfeed your fish. In nature, they barely eat anything (if they find something), that's why they naturally spend their lives crawling for food, that's what their life consist of essentially. But in a controlled environment, it can be tempting to give them as much food as they could eat. The problem is, fishes do not store fats like we do. And those pellets and other fish food we buy are nutritionally very, very rich.

I grew up in a home with a 120 gallons aquarium back in the days when I was living in Europe, and we would only feed them once a week. Some of those fishes have lived for longer than 10 years, and others for as long as I can remember off. Bigger is better, but care is key.

The bottom line is, if you're genuinely interested into "adopting" a pet betta fish, then read about their needs. The internet is a wonderful space to learn. Don't get an aquarium too small -they're fishes, they need to swim for them to stay healthy. This one is just the right size for a small betta aquarium.

Bought this for my first betta fish. Thought I knew about the proper keeping of bettas, but after some reading I realized I was misinformed.

While this bowl might be good as a hospital or quarantine, I wouldn't want it as an "everyday" tank. By the time you add a plant, there isn't any room for the fish. Having to do daily water changes (necessary for this size unfiltered tank) is a pain in the rear.

We've since upgraded to a 6.6 gallon.

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From personal experience as well as from research, I would not keep a Betta in a tank smaller than 3 gallons. Bettas actually don't live their whole lives in small puddles; they live most of their lives in vast rice paddies, thousands of gallons of naturally filtrated and aerated water, and only live in small puddles of water for 2 to 3 months a year during the dry season.

What's more, fancy bettas aren't as hardy as their wild buddies, and need more space and stimulation. This 3 liters (I think that was the measurement, but either way I've seen these sold at stores and they're far too small) is not what I would keep a Betta in forever; maybe a temporary home as I cleaned his tank or maybe while setting up the real one, but that's it.

However, this would look awesome with some plants in it! :-D

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Great shape and too bad not a five gallon at least!

45 years experience, background in biology et al and lived in Japan where rice patties are huge systems (and the local rivers are where wild betta's may enter in these systems as well are full of algaes (even the cyanobacteria which works symbiotically with the rice for nitrogen fixing). Wild betters (former reviewer) are tough btw and due to inbreeding for ages now commercially grown ones are not so but none the less their instincts and their psychology demand more space (which means better water quality) just as you could not survive long... as found on a fish forum...

In a cold bathroom, with no room to move, with a toilet that was "cleaned" once in a while (to be determined by outside forces not by your needs) and on occasion bits of dried up solid food you can not recognize metabolically, shoved under the door and labeled "food" UGH.

I am always stunned to see anything under a five actually (better water chemistry esp for beginners, just because they surface breathe (still do through gills btw it is a survival mechanism during drought times not meant for for-ever) does not mean they can do well with amonia (burns delicate multi layered gill tissues OUCH!) and in bacteria laden cold water (or proper temp for that matter and unless you have an expensive small heater you are subject to coming home with cooked fish)...

Betta's tails are a single layer thin and as many find out too later subject to bacterial invasion esp as they languish on the small torture chambers bottom where all the bacteria are brewing.

I am more stunned therefore that in spite of such cups being sold as proper environments for any fish, that any one (who apparently does not do any real research on the subject and this does not mean ask Wahoo! type forums where blind lead the blind) WOULD even consider buying one.

I've done hundreds of betta rescues and it is a horrific way to go.. fish btw have pain receptors just as we do, and some are more sensitive then ours esp around the mouth after all they need this to survive!

Please never put your fish, esp this intelligent, curious, loves to roam and look about lovely fish. They will greatly reward you if you just do some serious research and add plants, and great water quality in a decent sized tank. They are living beings not objects.

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Jardin Aquarium Fish Tank Biochemical Filter Sponge Pad, White

This is a great product. It's really cost effective and it's easy to use. Just cut to the size you want and you're done! Keeps my aquarium nice & clean and can be rinsed and used again several times before changing.

Should have read the description better for the dimensions. I need something very large to filter 500 gallons of water at a fast rate.

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These pads are very good, use for my canister filters to catch extra waste debris for my fish tank, works great, could be a little more compacted, but for price it is just fine, figure it should last 2 to 3 filter cleanings before being replaced, can be cut into 4 or 5 pieces for filter, so should last a while, I'm satisfied, but there are better for more money.

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Red Sea Reef Foundation Test Kit - Calcium, Alkalinity & Magnesium

I have tried several other manufacturer's kits and I have found this one to be the easiest and best to use.

Before this I was using a Salifert Kit and was getting results that were often hard to read. If you do these tests properly and keep adding the titration drops until you get a full color change that will not change any further then you will get accurate results.

I really like the handheld titration unit which makes it much easier to accurately does single drops will mixing.

Comes with a nice hard case as well as ultra clear glass vials. I really believe it's the best kit out there for the money.

First off very fast shipping. This is a very good product, this kit has 3 different test with 3 different syringes. The tips of the syringes are color coded and the only mention of the different colors are on the cards when you look at the illustrations, and even then you better have good eyes to see them. And the markings on the syringes are different, so if you use the wrong one, your results will be off. Over all a nice kit, much better packaged and quality than Salifert which I use to use.

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RED SEA very good product.

At first a little reading and understanding as their use. NO is very easy ... you need patience and understanding.

For l amount of criticism I've read: many people do not know how to use or simply not read the instructions.

Already today: after almost five reading TEST of each: excellent and very good .. I checked with other TEST (API SEACHEM) and are very even.

The material is very good briefcase; Sturdy appropriate, arrived quickly, very good price relationship.

It is a very good product for REEF aquarium. If you are a keen aquarist should have the equipment on hand.

I have NO complaints

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found test results not to easy to accomplish especially the calcium test. cant say I would recommend this kit looking for a better kit.

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I couldnt figure out what was going on with my SPS. My cousin suggested this test kit. I used it and found that my old test kit was way off.

These kits take only a few minutes and they are very accurate.

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EHEIM Carbon Filter Pad for Classic External Filter 2213 (3 Pieces)

I love the product and obviously the filters are essential for running the filter. They work great and I would recommend it to anyone.

But if you look at the pricing, it costs 4.99 to ship. I consider that excessive and will make all future purchases of the filters at petsmart.

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Safety Siphon - Safe Multi-Purpose Self Priming Pump

This video review was made by my husband.

He purchased this on Amazon and is very easy to use and fast.

He made this video review because there is too many people who say they cant get it to work, and its just too simple!

This, at its most basic, is a foot valve at the end of a hose. How it works:

1. The foot valve prevents liquid in the hose from flowing out that end.

2. Each time you push the end with the valve down into liquid, more liquid enters the hose but cannot flow back out.

3. When enough liquid has entered the hose and the top of the liquid in the hose is below the valve (the end in the liquid) gravity takes over and your liquid will flow into the an empty container which is at a lower level than the full container.

The proper technique then is not to "shake" the end in the liquid but to push it down into the liquid so that each time it goes into the liquid, more enters the hose.

The foot valve does not form a perfect seal when you pull the end out of the liquid, so a little will flow back out. The key then is to push it down and pull it out fairly rapidly.

Used correctly, this is a brilliant product which I have used frequently over the past 2 years and which my mechanic had previously recommended to me. And it is even cheaper now than when I bought it. The instructions suck though.

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I haven't used this yet in a "real" situation (i.e. siphoning gas from a neighbor's car). But I did try siphoning water from my sink to my bathtub.

As others have noted, it was tricky to get this siphon to work especially in shallow liquid. But after a little practice, suddenly it worked pretty well.

I found it worked best when I moved the hose really straight in an up/down motion as opposed to just shaking it hopefully.

I think the good thing about this siphon is its overall simplicity. It's basically a hose, making it pretty durable and also easy to clean.

The downside is that the ball bearing inside doesn't create a great seal. Hence if you stop shaking the hose, the fluid will flow back into the source tank pretty quickly.

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I was looking for more information before purchasing this product, but never found the description I needed. In case someone else wants it, the tubing is 6 feet long which seems to be enough for what I will want. It also says it can be attached to a garden hose with a 1/2" adapter. The tubing has an inside diameter of about 1/2", and the packaging claims it will siphon up to 3 1/2 gallons a minute. It says it can siphon gas, diesel and kerosene as well as water or oil and should be cleaned thoroughly before storage. Even after cleaning, I would get separate siphons before using the same one for different uses.

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I hesitated to buy this, my experience with gimmick items tends to be negative.

This safety siphon really gets the job done. I do a lot of 4Wheeling and often have to use 2 5 gallon Jerry Cans of extra fuel in my outings. The new models with the Carb approved spout are extremely slow to pour out the gas, and they also tend to spill when you angle it to empty out the fuel. Plus it was painful to have to carry these things as they slowly poured out. I really needed a solution, and not one that involved changing neoprene gaskets every few weeks.

Enter safety siphon. I saw the videos of it working, but still was hesitant, but I figured anything is better than having to do this gassing up by hand. So, I took the plunge, when I got it, I practiced emptying out my bathroom sink with it into my bathtub. Had somewhat of a hard time getting it to work. After playing with it, I realized what I was doing wrong. Because it was shallow, it was harder to begin with, but I was stopping too early before I hear a continuous "clicking" sound from the ball inside the priming pump moving up and down on its own. Second, I had the hose too high to allow the flow to reach to the downward part of the hose so that when gravity pulled it down, it would start the vacuuming process.

So, I repositioned the hose to have a more downward decline to it, and I started shaking it up again. I immediately see the water starting to flow through the hose, it got some air in there, but I keep shaking it, and then I started to hear rapid clicking from the inside ball once the water in the hose had reached the downward slope, and it started flowing out of there pretty fast.

The neat thing is, it is a vacuum at that point, and you can suck out all the liquid with it all the way until it is empty and you hear what sounds like someone finishing up the last bit of a soft drink with a straw.

Later I got to test it on my jerry cans, boy was it a lot easier to dump out the fuel on these. It took me less than 2 minutes to empty each 5 gallon can. I am very happy with this product, no spills, no having to lift the heavy cans and hold them there for the roughly 5 minutes it would take to empty one out. I highly recommend it, and don't get frustrated during the learning process. I almost did!

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Jardin Double Side Sponge Cleaner Scrubber Cleaning Brush for Fish Tank, Yellow/Green

Since I bought did not stop using it, had great problems with algae and dirt in my tank, this did the job perfectly, is the length needed to get to the bottom, is under maintenance and easy storage, convenient and durable, recommend this product.

Desde que lo compré no dejo de usarlo, tenía un gran problemas de algas y suciedad en mi pecera, esto hacía el trabajo perfectamente, es el largo necesario para llegar hasta el fondo, es debajo mantenimiento y fácil almacenamiento, muy práctico y resistente, recomiendo este producto.

API Ammonia Test Kit

For people using Prime in their tanks: Prime acts as a binder for ammonia to make it safe. There are two types of ammonia in fish tanks. NH3 and NH4. One is free ammonia, and the other is ionized ammonia. Free ammonia is very dangerous to fish, the other is not as dangerous. The API Ammonia Test Kit only checks for the presence of ammonia, it can't tell you which it's detecting giving you a positive result when the only ammonia may be ionized ammonia. I'm sure that kit works well, but for those of us using prime, you want to use the Seachem MultiTest: Free & Total Ammonia test kit.Seachem MultiTest Ammonia Test Kit

Product is accurate and a good tool for determining if there is an overfeeding or overcrowding problem in an aquarium. Also indicates whether or not enough maintenance(ie. water changes)is being done on your tank.

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This was a replacement for my master test kit, but I love every API product I've used. This kit is way more accurate and cheaper overall than those paper test.

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With this kit, you can check your ammonia levels easily using a couple of drops from two bottles and the included test tube. Checking ammonia is very important during the cycling process as you can gauge when water changes are needed. I've been using this while my tank has been cycling and have yet to lose a fish because I always know when a water change is required.

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The API Ammonia Test Kit is easy to use & accurate. It is a liquid test for ponds, freshwater and saltwater aquariums.

"Tropical fish release ammonia into the water through their gills, urine & solid waste. Uneaten food & decaying organic matter also adds ammonia to the water. Even small amounts of ammonia will stress fish; large amounts will kill fish. Water should be tested for ammonia every other day when your aquarium is first set up, and once a week after the biological filter has been established (approx. 4-6 weeks)."

This kit will test ammonia levels from 0 to 8 ppm. It contains 2 bottles of solution (Test solution #1 & Test solution #2) both are used to perform the ammonia test, 2 plastic color charts (one for freshwater & ponds, the other for saltwater), clear instructions and a flat-bottomed, glass test tube with lid. Directions for using the kit are detailed in Amazon's "Important Information" section.

I paid $9.99 for this kit at a local pet store. The kit I purchased has an expiration date of 3/2017 which isn't marked on the outside of the package, but is marked on the solution bottles.

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Finnex Digital Temperature Control Glass Heater, 100-Watt

this is a small heater with digital display and variable temp setting. this heater works well in a small aquarium to maintain water temp indoors. very easy to use compact heater for submersed enviroment, always make sure to completely submerge this heater, and keep in well moving water like over an air stone. we use this heater in a ten(10) gal. aquarium with live plants and fish and neither seem to notice it. it keeps the temp at the set temp in a chilly room through winter and it has worked perfectly. it is always best to leave the heater in year round to prevent altering Ph, and to maintain the heater in a safe place. the suction cups that come with this item works well and the rubber insulation/padding provide excelent protection from minor bumps during installation.

This is my first Finnex product, and so far I'm very pleased.

What you get is a modern looking heater with a very nice and easy to read screen which shows the current water temperature, but when you are setting your desired temp it will show the temp you desire and then switch back to the current temperature of the water. This heater appears to be of very high quality construction. Very solid ends, suction cups and even the power cord is just nicer. Everything about it shouts quality. However this is no indicator as to how long it will perform, which in the past for many other heater brands I've owned (Tetra, Marineland, DeepBlue and Marina) is about 6 months or so.

Pros: Appears to be built very well, from the digital screen to the power cord. I love the way it looks. The screen is very easy to read, a plus for me since I do not see so well. I like how you set it by simply pressing a button on top until you reach your desired temperature. I really prefer this method of setting the desired temperature over the knobs on most other heaters which you must twist to set the temperature which may or may not have markings and most are very hard to see while the heater is still in the aquarium, but not so with the digital screen on this one. I can also attest that my heater's thermostat matches my thermometer perfectly, rare with aquarium heaters in my experience so far.

Cons: Has a separate temperature probe, which helps maintain overall water temperature more accurately (a plus) but some might see it as unsightly (a con). It doesn't bother me at all, it is small and high quality like the rest of the heater.

At this point I would recommend this product with the only hesitation being that I do not know how long it will last, but if it lasts 6 or so months, then it is on par with other brands I've had many of in the past and I prefer these over them. Hopefully it will last for years, or at least a couple years. I'll try to remember to update this review on the longevity of the heater.

I current have 8 aquarium up and running in my home.

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Put this heater in my 29 gallon freshwater aquarium. Keeps the heat on the target temperature at all times and the built in thermometer is very convenient. Can't beat it for the price!

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stop heating after two months... Such a shame...really easy to set up but as of now the water is 62 degrees and its set for 69 degrees....lost two fish because of it....

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I purchased 3 of these in the past year. I really liked the first one so I bought two more. As of today the last one has died, they all just stopped working in less than a year. Pretty much poorly made crap.

All Glass Aquarium AAG29350 Versa Top Twin Tube Black, 24-Inch

This fit perfecty on my 50 gallon aquarium I got from petsmart.My 50 gallon has the center brace going across the middle so you will need 2 of these. These are high quality heavy glass and It came already assembled except for the stick on lid handle and the cut out plastic back that goes in the rear . What realy sets this apart from say your other standard covers is the bigger rear glass alowing you to use a twin tube lighting and still be able to open the front part without having to remove the light . This should also work for a 55 gallon setup as well . Pet solutions is where I got mine and they used fedex shipping . VERY important as they handle their packages better then say UPS , and glass is breakable . Mine came in perfect shape and well packed .

Perfect fit for our 55 gallon aquarium. Shippment was extremely fast. Will use this vendor in the future.

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This was exactly what my aquarium needed and it looks so much better than the plastic top I originally had on my aquarium!

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Fits my 20 gallon rectangular tank perfectly. Reduces evaporation. Very attractive and good quality. I am very glad I decided on this particular tank cover. I had trouble deciding what would be best. The glass cover works better and it looks much better than what I had before.

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Teddy Tank Toy Accessories with Blue Acrylic Diamond Shaped Stones, 8.8-Ounce

The "stones" are too light to use a tank vacuum to clean because they get sucked up. I wanted to mix them with ordinary gravel in a tank but it did not work out so well. Maybe a better fit in something like a small beta vase where you would empty the whole thing out every time to clean.

ClearFree® Premium Undergravel Aquarium Filters

Penn Plax 40/55 Gallon Aquarium Premium Under Tank Filter

I really like undergravel filters for filtration. It's old school tech and if you go with some plants, it will fertilize them. I've had systems setup where I didn't have to change water for 6 months because of the balance between plants and the filter. Just topping off. Just beware of some of the colored gravel. I bought some from petco that broke down in 2 months and mass killed all the fish in my tank. I've got the filter in another tank with different gravel and it's working fine.

I couldn't find an undergravel filter from any stores in my area. Saw this one on amazon and it was delivered very quickly, and was just what I needed. It is help keeping the water my 20 gallon aquarium nice and clear.

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excellent product----aquariums now have all sorts of canister filters but nothing beats the old school idea of an undergravel filter-----excellent product for a healthy tank

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These filters are great for setting up a biological filter for your aquarium. The inlet holes in the plates have the same grid work as the plates so if you are removing a powerhead and accidental kick the tube out gravel does not fall underneath the plates.

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Great price for an exceptional product. Easy to assemble and install. Works wonderfully and now my fish are happy too!

Quiet One Lifegard Aquarium Pump, 1664-Gallon Per Hour

I am using this pump on my 90gal Reef/Fish tank.

When moving my previous tank to my new house I used this pump to pump the water from the street (32gal trash cans in the back of my Accord) up 12' to my house. This pump had enough to do it in no time! I also couldn't even tell the pump was on it was so quiet...

Once I installed it in my sump it was a different story... I used hard mounted PVC to the pump and it had a loud hum... Because it had been so quiet before I realized that it would be good to have a softer coupler (vinyl tubing) to isolate the vibration... Once I did that it was VERY QUIET!

Would recommend 100%...

Owned 1 month and it seems like a high quality product.

It broke after using it for about a month as a return on my sump. I had to pay to send it back I didn't like that, they didn't even offer to let me pay them for the rate they get so it was retail shipping for a bad piece of equipment. It's been more than 30 days since I returned it but I haven't received it back. Will NOT get a Lifegard pump again. PS It wasn't any quieter than the mag drive I replaced it with.

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Elite Sponge Filter

It's a bit noisy, but it is small enough to use in a 10G tank. The filter turned from white to ... greenish in about 5 days after seeding with a squeeze of media from my large tank. The quarantine fish that were hardy enough to survive the transfer seemed to be getting enough oxygen and did not appear to be getting ammonia poisoning.

I bought several items of this description to compare them, this was the second one i used.

I think it could be improved if it allowed an airstone to make finer bubbles (reducing noise) but it works as advertised and the price was decent.

Just a note: small, family run aquarist shops carry sponge filters of various sorts... big box stores rarely carry them.

If you're in the boonies, buy on amazon; otherwise visit your local small, non-chain store.

This little filter is great for my Betta. I run it for an hour or two and it keeps his tank nice and clean.

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Price is right. Doesn't mount very well and is noisy it the tank. Does the job of cleaning the water as it should.For the price it is a good buy

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Coralife 05702 Pure Flo II R/O Carbon Block Cartridge

This is a new filter to me or my system so it's a little hard to review it but I am very happy with my PureFlo ll system I just want to add a decarbonizing filter!!

Vibran-Sea African Flowering Cluster Aquarium Plant Assortment

This is a set of 3 plants that are green, orange and purple. I love the shapes of the unique leaves; they look real. The colors are vibrant but not so bright as to look fake. I would love to someday have real plants, but until then this is the best choice.

I have a 25 gal freshwater tank which was so boring before I decorated with 12 silk plantssmall, med and large sizes. I arranged the plants around 2 black lava rocks and added a blue background. The colors of the plants look nice with the black rocks and the blue background. The plants fan out from either side of the rocks and sway in the water.

The colors of the plants make the colors of the fish stand out more. Plus the fish seem to feel more secure because they can hide among the plants, like they would in the wild. They search the leaves and under the plants for missed food. There are lots of little areas among the plants for the fish to explore and hide. As a pet owner, I feel like it is my responsibility to provide the most comfortable home I can. My little guys seem relaxed and seem to like having these silk plants in their aquarium.

I am happy with these plants. I like the way they add color and texture to my aquarium and my fish like having a more comfortable home.

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I am a fan of Vibran-sea silk type plant decorations. They are wonderful colors that look even better once they are in the tank. They are easy to clean and convenient solid weight on the bottom. Perfect for my needs since I don't use gravel.

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I bought there for my betta tank and they are wonderful. Very colorful and my fish loves to pay on the big leaves of the yellow/orange plant.

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Nice assortment not tool tall but not too short great in my 30 gal tank. I would get these again for sure

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These plants are beautiful and a lot more life like than the average plastic aquarium floral. These create a nice hiding place for your fish to hide and they are soft so my beta also likes to sleep between a couple of the leaves.

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