My daughter has a biorb baby round tank. We needed this airstone to clean the tank after six months of use. It was exactly what I ordered, easy to install.
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Biorb Biube Airstone Fish Tanks Aquarium New
My daughter has a biorb baby round tank. We needed this airstone to clean the tank after six months of use. It was exactly what I ordered, easy to install.
Como Multicolor Flower Ball Grass Plant Decor for Fish Tank Aquarium
For me I didnt not like this item. It is very very big and I was not expecting it this size.COlor combination is not ideal red, green and then purple. Didnt like the red in there.
But products overall from this company is highly recommended.
Como Aquarium Fish Tank Plastic Water Lily Plant Decor Sky Blue Green 10"
This plant looks great in the tank.The base is made out of ceramic so it ways down nice in the tank. Also being made of ceramic it can help with good bacteria.
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Looks great in the tank. The blue shows well without it looking so "fake". The plastic seems to be of a well made variety.Read Best Reviews of Como Aquarium Fish Tank Plastic Water Lily Plant Decor Sky Blue Green 10" Here
This plastic water lily plant is alot larger than I anticipated. It stands all of 10 inches and is 5 inches wide at its largest width. The points are somewhat sharp and it is pretty stiff. The green leaves are not as sharp and are more flexible than the flowers. This ornament may turn out to be too big for my 10 gallon tank since I already have other things in there. The base is solid and heavy. This would be perfect for a bigger tank; it is very showy. It appears to be well made but has an annoying odor on it. This may or may not wash off as I haven't had a chance to clean it yet. The colors are deep and dark and very rich. Incidently, the longest stem could be cut off to make the ornament 7.5 inches high. This alteration would hardly be noticeable. This option may work better for me. The stems are plastic coated wire so you can bend them how you want them to go. All and all, I really like and would recommend it. Some really inexpensive pieces I have purchased are really not made well; this is well worth the price.Want Como Aquarium Fish Tank Plastic Water Lily Plant Decor Sky Blue Green 10" Discount?
I know it was very cheap. But all the pieces fell off when I was placing it in the gravel..
Zoo Med AquaSun T5-HO Double Light Linear Fluorescent Hood, 36-Inch
I have only had the light for a few weeks and it is performing well so far. I was some what disappointed to find only one reflector for the two bulbs instead of one for each bulb. One of the ballasts is making a slight buzzing noise which is moderately irritating. The buzzing ballast will be replaced soon with a good quality Fulham ballast. This fixture is a decent quality product for the money.
I gave it four stars because it does not have separate power cords for the bulbs. Some people like to have Actinic come on first and then the daylight bulbs with timers. Other than this it is great, built well, easy to install. Interesting that they put the on/off buttons on the front, not sure yet if I like this or not.
Bulbs I purchased as seen in the video:
Zoo Med Ocean Sun 10,000K 420 Daylight Bulb T5 High Output 39 Watts, 34-InchZoo Med Coral Sun Actinic 420 Coral Bulb T5 High Output 39 Watts, 34-Inch
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This light is very sleek and professional looking. I like how it hinges so you can lift it and access the tank a little better. It also have a really nice silver reflector backing the inside. Please don't forget to peal off the protective plastic film that's on the water shield or the light won't penetrate the water like it should and could melt. The best part is I saw this exact light fixture in a 30" size at PetCo today for $199.99!!!!!! If you're going to get this light please do yourself a favor and buy it here on Amazon. Even with shipping it's a steal! I would also suggest you to buy your bulbs here on amazon also because I am having a hard time finding the right bulbs at the store around me. I bought a 36" bulb but I guess I got some sizing measurement wrong because its too long. You can buy the bulbs that Amazon suggest you buy or you can go hunting around. Personally I'm going to take the entire light fixture to the store with me to get the right bulbs.Read Best Reviews of Zoo Med AquaSun T5-HO Double Light Linear Fluorescent Hood, 36-Inch Here
My husband bought the hood to give extra light for live plants, and to make the fish more visible. This does this well. Right now the 2 hoods on this 125 gallon tank are just placed on the glass, and lifted off for feed and maintenance. The lights do give quite a bit of heat, but it is fall here in Central Wisconsin and we keep our house cool. If the room were this hood would be used is already quite warm, this could be a problem as it heats up the water.Want Zoo Med AquaSun T5-HO Double Light Linear Fluorescent Hood, 36-Inch Discount?
First light arrived missing one of the side brackets.Returning the unit could not have been easier.
Second light arrived, looked to be complete, but upon further inspection, it is missing the wire suspension kit.
The unit itself must be attached directly to the aquarium, meaning that you cannot attach it if you're using a hood.
So without the suspension kit, you have to decide if you want the hood or the light.
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Laguna Head Replacement for Pressure-Flo 3200 UVC Pressurized Pond Filter
Easy fix, however I took the old one apart and I suspect i could have changed out the ballast for $25.It easily unplugs and a new one can be installed in about 2 minutes.Save 27% Off
Programmable Automatic Pond Fish Food Feeder With LCD display (Grass green)
The product came with confusing instructions but I fingered it out. U can set how much food it gives but it gives too much! The minimum is stated 1 and a half cups of food! But instead it's like 2 cups and that's too much for koi fish!!!
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Works well for 3 months so far. The bin holds enough pellets for about 2 weeks, and the batteries are OK so far. Pellet gear drive is nothing but a 'corkscrew', and looks strange...but it works! No leaks in the rain, and no issues in electronics, as it has poured here a few times.
Penn Plax South Castle Aquarium Décor
Purchased this item at Pet Co and love it! We have a 29 gallon tank and it takes up the entire right side. We have 4 medium sized goldfish, and it is just the right size for their comfort. To put as a grouping (the left side castle), you will need at least a 50 gallon tank OR 30 gallon tank with smaller fish. Looks great with black rock or tan color, as it makes the castle really pop! The reason for 4 stars, rather than 5: I had already purchased the right side castle prior to buying this one. While they are similar, the color is slightly off. I would recommend, if you are going to use as a set, make sure you purchase together, rather than individual pieces. (Duh! on my part)
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I love it! It is so beautiful and my female bettas love to play in it. I have a 20 gallon tank and it takes up about half of the aquarium. The detail is amazing. Definitely worth the money as it transforms your aquarium.Read Best Reviews of Penn Plax South Castle Aquarium Décor Here
Yes, it is only half of the whole castle and I have both in my 200g tank and for the price and the size of the both of them, WOW again. Both of the sides of the castle required some bit of sanding ( with a dremel about 20 mins each till I was happy, and that was stopping and checking them and going again and checking and rechecking,) but it was not bad. Also they look Great and provide all kinds of cover and areas inside and out that allow my cichlids to create that Line of sight issue when chasing or being chased which lowers aggression. Overall for both sides of this castle and the price I have not found anything better then the both of them anywhere to include the internet!!!!Want Penn Plax South Castle Aquarium Décor Discount?
it did not look as realistic in person as it did on line but it serves the purpose i purchased it for.
Coralife 58120 Aqualight T5 Freshwater Dual Lamp Fixture, 24-Inch
My husband and I run a 37 gallon tank, and a 125 gallon tank that have these lights. That means we own 4 of them, and may buy 2 more in the near future for our 55 gallon aquarium. Every single one has worked perfectly. This fixture is a total win. The price is very good for a dual tube fixture, and our plants are thriving with a little encouragement from Flourish and Flourish Excel. I'm spoiled now, and it would be difficult to go back to a single tube fixture. The colors of the fish are so much better and plant growth is much nicer. We do not run CO2 equipment. Love this fixture.Just as a side note, the 30" model from the same company is garbage. We tried three of them from Amazon, sending back one after the other. They all failed after no more than 4 days. Finally, we decided that the 24" model is so good that we would use one of them on our 30" tank, anyway.
Good price
Good quality
Great all around lightstrip.
Cons:
Reflectors are not individual parabolic ones
Body is plastic not powder coated aluminum
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I'm rating my one star on fast shipping and zero for this productI had it for like a week then I started to have problems with the lights burning
Out :( bad quality. Corallife make great products this is just not
One of them
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Bought this lamp fixture for my 26g bowfront lightly planted tank, and it worked great for about a month. The fixture then failed to light up one of the two bulbs. I replaced the bulb, but still nothing worked. Coralife was decent enough to send a replacement fixture....which failed two months later, in the same manner. If you pay for cheap, you get cheap. Customer service was fine, but I can't keep asking for a replacement every 2 months. The fixture repeatedly will fail on lighting both bulbs. I'm done with this fixture.
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The size is ideal, two bulbs is perfect for my needs, nice look, and no complaints.Save 33% Off
AQUATEK ChillMaster Aquarium Cooling Fan 4 Fan Model (AQT-F04)
My 160 gallon tank was reaching 82 degrees at night and I couldnt get it down. Since ive added this my tank has dropped down to 79 degrees and allows my heater to maintain a stabile temp. The water evaporates fast due to the increase, but as long as you stay on top of the sump level it works flawlessly.
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For my 20 gallon tank, operating only about 7 hours a day, it works great.dropping about 3-4 degrees celsius, which is perfect for protecting my crystal reds
during summer.
This product is neatly designed and it seems durable.
However, like the picture suggests, you are going to have lots of trouble placing it
unless your tank edge have nothing on, because the bracket won't fit anything.
Almost all fish tank that are on American market have black plastic covering the top edge.
I was lucky that I had a light fixture that was perfect for the cooling fan to lean on.
The main problem is that this cooling fan makes loud noise.
If you are used to make your own aquarium fan with computer cooling fan,
You will be shocked by its noise.
It sounds as if you have a huge air conditioner operating near you.
If your aquarium is very close to your workplace or bedroom, it is most likely that the noise will bother you.
P.S The package says do not operate the cooler more than 8 hours a day.
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If you want a low cost chiller, then this will do the trick. I have a 15 gallontank, that is around 19C, and with this thing on, it goes down to 16C, I believe it
could even go lower because I only left it on for an hour.
Yes, it's like having a chiller, but without having to burn your pocket!
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I was so excited waiting for my fan's (2) I put them everywhere I could to get the max air... it didnt help at all.....absolutely NOTHING.....then it says to turn it off in 4 hours so it wont over heat....what a joke.....wouldda been better to buy a walmart fan..... I want my $$$$ back...... so dissappointingSave 22% Off
Rena 722 Filstar XP3 Canister Filter
Searched long to find the right filter. These Bio filters with multiple chambers for media is the way to go with turtles. We have a female red ear slider about 7 inches front to back of shell (she was about the size of a silver dollar when we got her two years ago). She is very messy and the in tank filter was just not handling it. This filter with fresh water and a good shell scrubbing of our baby has worked fine. We used to have to clean her tank and change water every week to keep her water from getting too filthy. This filter in a forty gallon aquarium has been set up for three months now and other than adding water as it evaporates and cleaning her rocks we haven't had to do anything else except feed her. We did clean out the filter once because she made a mess of some fresh aquatic plants we bought for her. She chewed up fifteen dollars worth of plants in just two days. She probably ate some but most of them were chewed and left floating. The filter clogged from all the plant material. But I can't blame the filter for that. The water is always crystal clear. She seems to love her environment now.There is a couple of things to keep in mind when using the filter for turtles. The intake tubing inside the tank comes in sections that have to be pushed together. They tend to loose prime at the connections because turtle tanks are only about half full and some of the connections are above the water level. I had to glue them together to keep the prime. The filter has to absolutely be at least 16 inches below the tank bottom. I set ours on the floor and the tank on the top of a 29 inch high credenza. When priming remember to fill the tube with water with the filter hose valve in the off position (the instructions will explain). Make sure there are no air leaks and screw on the cap tightly on the prime hole when you are done priming. With no air leaks in the intake hose, the tank about half full or more and the top of the filter about 16 inches below the bottom of the tank when you lock the hoses in place which opens the valves the weight of the water in the intake hose should pull water through the intake tube to fill the filter and you should at this point have a prime. This should now let you turn the filter on without loosing prime and your tank should stay clean like ours for months. This filter has three cannisters and each cannister has two chambers. We are using the foam layers as they came with the filter, two large pore followed by two small pore foams filters in the first cannister (this is from the bottom of the filter to the top). The water moves around the cannisters to the bottom of the filter and is pulled up to the top. So the set up is from the bottom up. The second cannister we used for the biomass. We used the round pellets in the first (bottom) chamber with a mesh top (included), followed by the star biomass media in the second chamber (top). In the third cannister we used nitrate/nitrite (white amonia media) in the first chamber followed by a mesh and then charcoal media in the second chamber with a micron filter on top followed by another mesh. Then we placed the top on that and closed it. After about a month and a half we had the plant incident and had to clean the filter. I just rinsed everything out real good except for the biomass media which I lightly rinsed (you want to keep the bacteria that collects on the media because this helps eat the chemicals in the water and solids). I then replaced everything again and it has been working great since. They recommend changing the carbon every month but we haven't yet. They also recommend changing the nitrate/nitrite media every ten months, so we have a while to go. The micron filter needs to be changed also after a few months. I wouldn't change the foam unless it is clogged to the point were I can't get it cleaned out. It is only to collect solids and retain them till they decompose and are absorbed by the bacteria.
I think any multiple chamber filter would work as well. I am skeptical about anything below three chambers for turtles. One large turtle I think is the equivalent of a thousand fish in feces and pee (that's just my guess). This filter is rated for a much bigger tank but I think a smaller filter would not have worked for a turtle as large as ours. Turtles do grow fast and keep growing. They also live for forty years so get a large filter that will handle larger tanks. If you can afford it I would go for the XP4 which is bigger and rated for larger aquariums. For turtles I think multiple chambers are really important because they do not need oxygen in the water since they do not have gills but they do need clean water to stay healthy and they are super, super, mega super messy.
The biggest complaints I have read from turtle owners about filters is getting a prime. Remember, you can not have any air leaks in the intake tube or hosing. We are going to look for a solid tube that we can cut to use for our intake so we do not have connections above the water.
Cons: Only the tubing, It should be a solid piece that you cut to size instead of multiple small pieces you connect together. But then again this setup works fine for fish tanks since the level of the water would always be above the connections. For turtle tanks which are only filled a little above half way you need to glue the connections above the water or find a solid tube to use instead.
The good? 3 decent sized trays, "priming" intake tube, configurable outflow tubes, all-you-need-in-a-box package (with exception of biomedia).
The bad? The quick disconnect is not heavy duty and can be distorted by any tension on one of the tubes (especially the output)--resulting in a leak because the O-rings do not seat. Also, the o-ring are not a "tight" fit and cannot handle much pressure. If you have any inline accessories that constitute a significant load (ie. uv sterilizers, CO2 reactors, etc), water will leak past the disconnect o-rings and onto your floor after flooding the top unit on the inside! Worst of all, this happens after about an hour or so and is not readily apparent!
Bottom line: I would much rather NOT have the convenience of the quick disconnect and instead have some external ball valves. My XP3 leaked on my the first time I used it. I searched online and this is a common problem.
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Sorry to the 1 star reviewers, they seem like they are a little instruction-inhibited. Priming yes, took a minute but get the valve right and it works fine. You're right, no tension in the tubes but who places their filter in the bedroom when the tank is in the living room? I think they provided AMPLE tubing and i have a 75 gallon tank sitting on a standard 75 gallon stand with inflow on one side and outflow on the other.THIS FILTER IS AWESOME END OF STORY:
Cleaning cleaning cleaning and more cleaning. I have a 75gal tank and will have 53 live plants and several fish as soon as the water is completely conditioned. Needless to say, as you're conditioning water, you clean the filter daily for a few weeks (except the bio filter, more on that in a minute). This filter is incredibly simple to clean. You unplug the power, raise the shutoff valve and carry the entire filter to the sink or bathtub. Wipe down each piece, rinse the particle filters and you're done. Attach the shutoff valve and turn it back on. you only have to prime this thing once, right out of the box. then every week when you routinely clean it's MINIMAL water spilling, if any. the hoses remain full of water so no more priming necessary. This is hands down without a doubt the most genius design; it actually makes the "hastle" of filter cleaning a piece of cake.
The design of the filter is also genius. it pumps water to the bottom and then sucks upwards through the filters, using gravity as an advantage for extra filtering. instead of shoving water through a filter and discharging to the tank, it sends the unfiltered water to the bottom and "pulls" it upwards. Large trash sits completely in the bottom of the bucket, before ever entering the filter systems. Large particle filter at the bottom, then the bio filter in the middle, then the fine particle filter at the top. The bio filter is also awesome. Consider it a miniature wetlands for your tank, in my opinion being the most effective of all types of filtering.
The thing is totally silent and the outflow tube sits BELOW the water surface. no waterfall noise all night long, it's a completely silent tank. also excellent that there's no surface disruption to release your CO2 if you use a feeder for your plants.
all in all one awesome filter. top to bottom left to right the most convenient easy-to-use system i have ever seen. if you have problems priming the lines to begin with, i did too, but after a few tries it finally started flowing. that's why it's called PRIMING. done deal never to need to be done again til i ever have to clean the hoses. to those that had problems with customer service, i can't comment as i didn't need them. good luck though, thankfully my product worked right out of the box. highly, highly recommended
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Using on a 72 gallon bowfront. A couple notes from experiences: After cleaning filter, fill up with warm water, snap the top on and then connect the quick connect hose fitting. Allow time for water/air to bubble up and clear in tubes. Turn on. May need to turn off power and rebirp the quick disconnect to get a good flow started. Never had a priming problem doing this.Don't wash the ceramic bio disks vigourously. They hold and multiply the good bacteria you want to keep. Quick rinse/shake container and don't let them dry out. Keep the chlorine level low in cleaning water contacting the cermamic bio disks to avoid killing beneficial bacterial.
Clean off the rubber sealing gasket and apply a lite film of petrolium jelly to the rubber.
Change the impeller and stainless pin guide every year.
Change the charcoal about once every 1-2 months. Between changes, a gentle flush of the bag is all that's needed.
Very good filter.
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Note for video: This is what an XP3 sounds like (not much at all), and the appearance of water running into the intake side when properly primed. The hum in the background is mainly from the air pump nearby. The couple of loud clicks at the beginning are unrelated to the filter.
Enough has been said about the performance of the XP3, which is highly dependent on media setup, environment, tank specifics, etc. This will focus on the little things that will hopefully help out other owners/prospective buyers.
With any canister filter, there are a few major concerns.
1. Setup (get it to work/how do I know it is working)
2. Reliability (no leaks/consistent performance)
3. Maintenance (cleaning/disassembly/replacement parts)
4. Tweaks and optimizations
Point by point:
1. Setup
The most difficult issues most will encounter center on two things: A) Pulling the tubing over the connectors and B) Getting the quick-disconnect to easily lock. Point A is trivial provided you have the proper diameter tubing (the stuff that comes in the box or comparable 5/8" ID 11/32" OD or thicker tubing) and Super Lube Synthetic Grease with Syncolon Multi Purpose Lubricant 3 oz or a similar silicone-based lubricant. Simply apply lube to the ends of the filter pieces that need to be covered, wipe your hands dry, and apply moderate force, twisting a bit as needed. Heat can also help (warm water), but the lubricant should make this unnecessary.
For point B, note that the quick disconnect lever cannot be forced down without damage-simply tilt forward and press the entire assembly down slightly, and then with your other hand gently push the lever down.
2. Reliability
There are again two primary issues here: A) Securing/clamping the tubing to the filter parts, and B) proper filter placement to allow the built-in priming (siphoning) mechanism to work. For point A, get some stainless steel hose clamps (any hardware store-the worm gear type) and use those instead of the plastic clamps supplied in the box. If you used lubricant to put the tubing on, you should have no issues covering all of the barbs and then a bit of smooth (non-barbed) area beyond. Use the hose clamps on this smooth area, making sure you don't apply too much force; generally, you should only tighten the clamps with your screwdriver until moderate resistance is felt and you can see the steel has started to clamp into the body of the tubing, but not severely so.
Getting the filter to prime can either be the easiest task in the world, or a significant challenge. If you have a typical setup where your aquarium/tank sits on an elevated surface with your canister filter below (and in a relatively straight line with respect to the intake/output hoses), simply follow the instructions on the box, and all will be well. If, however, your tank/aquarium is level with, or only slightly elevated relative to your canister, prepare for an uphill struggle to get the filter to run as designed, whether from the start or over time. The best advice here is to rethink your setup (speaking from experience).
If primed properly (properly being you start without water in the canister, lift up the quick disconnect, fill up the intake tube, screw the cap back on, lock down the quick disconnect, and the filter fills itself via siphon action/gravity), once you plug the filter in, it should work. You should barely see any disruption on the intake end when shining a light and looking at the top of the filter through the clear body. Your output stream, when set to full open, should also be very robust (a stream of water, unless you are using the spray bar). There should barely be any noise coming from the canister body/motor during operation.
3. Maintenance
This is one of the better aspects of the XP3, at least if it's set up properly. Simply unplug, remove the quick disconnects, and clean out as you need. Examine the seals around the quick disconnect nozzles a few times per year and grease with Super Lube as needed (yes, this would require you to unscrew the hose clamps and pull the hoses off, which should be a challenging but doable task if you used grease to put them on). The same goes of the outer (rectangular) seal.
Make sure you don't overfill the media baskets, and ensure that the baskets make a tight seal against one another. The four clamps at the top should close easily-if you encounter resistance, check that your media baskets are stacked flat on all sides and the top lid is in place.
Most parts of the XP3 should need little care beyond common sense inspection. Do note that the motor of the XP3 does NOT run properly on stepped sine wave battery backups (you'll burn the motor out)-get a true sine wave model if you want to hook the XP3 up to a UPS.
4. Tweaks/Optimizations
Pre-filters: I use the XP3 for a 4.5" red eared slider, for context. Thus, most of my focus is on mechanical and biological filtration, and I use the XP3 to perform more of the latter than the former. A sponge pre-filter over the intake dramatically cuts down on the cleaning intervals required (based on water chemistry parameters and flow rate), from monthly to 3-4 times/year. However, this also means that a supplemental filter is required to handle large particulates.
Upgraded tubing: Tygon is the industry standard for quality tubing (non-toxic, extremely pliable, and tough), but it isn't cheap, and the XP series requires somewhat difficult-to-find specs, at least if you don't want to buy 50'-100' quantities. I've re-tubed my XP3 with Tygon R3603 5/8" ID, 15/16" OD tubing (about $4/foot) with excellent results. The ID is the more important factor with respect to fit, while the OD just needs to be high enough to withstand operating pressures. Feel free to go higher on the wall thickness, but be very careful if going lower than the Rena spec calls for (11/32", I believe). A tubing cutter helps immensely. Check computer watercooling boutiques. See images for reference.
Intake/output connections: A common complaint is less than optimal seals between the modular piping Rena supplies. There's no reason you can't bypass the piping altogether and use flexible tubing instead; various adapters/sheer force + hose clamps can be quite effective. Ball valves are available for output flow control, and these attach/insert directly into tubing ends.
Remember, there are a few absolutes with this (and any) canister filter, the most important being application of lubricant to put tubing on (and using steel hosing clamps to secure the connection) and proper filter placement with respect to the tank/aquarium and the intake/output ends. After these criteria are met, the other details need not follow manufacturer guidelines, so have fun and experiment.
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Chemi-Clean - 2 g
I was skeptical about using a product like Chemiclean in my saltwater aquarium to deal with a red slime problem, but all other solutions including reduced lighting, increased flow and massive water changes had failed. It's performance was astounding, to say the least.I followed the instructions precisely and underdosed the tank to be safe. I first siphoned as much of the red slime out as possible, increased water flow and aeration as directed, and removed carbon from my filter.
Within 48 hours, 80% of the red slime algae/cyanobacteria was gone, and the remainder cleared within another two days. My fish and inverts actually became more active and appeared healthier. As an added bonus, the oxidizing action of the Chemiclean cleaned up a good deal of organic solids, reduced regular green algae and made the water the clearest I have ever seen in any of my aquariums.
I am duly impressed and would recommend this product with careful usage.
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I was very skeptical, but this stuff worked. It took a little longer than I think it is advertised, but the cyno is gone, so I don't care. No corals in my tank, but it didn't harm the fish or inverts.Save 37% Off
Hydor H2Show Atlantis - Right Temple Decoration 13.8"x6"x2.8"
This is very nice and I will be putting it in my tank at home. It will look very nice.
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I do like the style of it and the height I needed for my tank.It does tend to cast a bluish green color in the tank. If you like that color then its great. The fish do swim in and out of the openings. Cool to watch!Read Best Reviews of Hydor H2Show Atlantis - Right Temple Decoration 13.8"x6"x2.8" Here
biOrb 12 Volt Intelligent Light
I have the 16 gallon biOrb and wanted to get this light to pamper my fish. I looked around online and these sell for around $125 on most sites (excluding tax and/or shipping)!The light itself is much thinner than the included light and has a number or programmable options...I sometimes use it as a simple reminder to go to bed myself when I see the lights dim =)
Although a tad expensive I would recommend this as an upgrade to your biOrb in a heartbeat.
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The unit is very slim and is a much better light than the standard bulky halogen which takes up space inside the tank. Surprisingly very bright and clear!The sunrise/sunset feature is a little silly though. Biorb claims that it's like a natural sunrise/sunset for the fish but it's not really that gradual of a process. In the morning it goes from one blue moonlight bulb to all three of the white daylight LEDs lighting up at once, although they are slightly dimmed when they light up. I doubt fish will really think that it's a real sunrise.
I was also expecting that there would be some lighting color to this unit--natural yellows and oranges for sunrises/sunsets and gradual gradients throughout the day to stimulate the true natural sun cycle. But I guess that is a little too much to ask for in a fish tank light.
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I ordered this light as my existing one stopped working. Its definitely a step up from the "Standard" light as it is much brighter. It actually leaves "Glitter Lines" on the floor, its that bright. It might even make a good "Reef light" due to this fact but I am uncertain if the light spectrum is strong enough for some corals. You are able to program the unit so that you can "custom" the amount of daylight with nite / moon light. The transformer is not included. I only gave it 4 stars as I thought it was overpriced.Want biOrb 12 Volt Intelligent Light Discount?
As someone mentioned earlier, this will fit into the opening for the 4 gal. (Baby) BiOrb it just won't fit the top lid ring. The light is really a lot better than the standard bulb and while it's expensive, I feel it was worth it. I'm using this on the Baby BiOrb and the tank looks fine without the top ring; but I'm going to take the other reviewer's suggestion and use a Dremel tool and widen the hole to make it fit into the plastic ring shouldn't be a big deal. If you have a Baby BiOrb, I'd recommend getting the light.Save 39% Off
R-Zilla SRZ100011875 Fresh Air Screen Cover with Hinged Door for Pet Cages, 30-1/4 by 12-7/8-Inch,
Bought a couple of these for my pet mice cages. Don't know why they don't seem to carry these in any stores in my area. I couldn't do without them. So much better than the covers without the little doors where you have to lift the entire lid to get into the cage! That can be especially hard if you have something in one hand. I am afraid one of my mice will leap out with the entire lid off. Not so much a concern with the trap door. The little trap door makes it so much easier/safer/convenient when I am feeding my mice, or cleaning the cage. When I am done, the trap door can easily be locked securely with one twist.I highly recommend this item as a lid for covering aquariums.
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PraziPro - 4 oz.- treats up to 480 Gallon
This product worked great in my reef tank, I didn't have to remove any of the corals, I didn't have to catch the fish that had worms.All I did was apply the medication and with in 3 to 4 days I could see the fish was clearing up.
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It took just one treatment for me to notice a difference in two days. I purchased fish from two different stores in a new tank. Soon after a couple were not doing well and with a new tank I wasn't sure which fish caused the sickness. I ended up treating the entire tank (removing the carbon) and withing a few days everyone looked great!This is actually my second order (first was a mini bottle) 75 gallon tank.
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This is a very powerful and safe product...BUT be prepared for the skimmer to NOT work for over a week. This stuff takes a long time to break down to say the least. Tons of bubbles and over skimm first. The product does say no skimming but had no idea how long that period will be. On the other hand had an emergency with a purple tang and what looked like larger white ulcers out of the blue in over 9 years of perfect health and it was gone in a day with this. So worth having availible.Want PraziPro - 4 oz.- treats up to 480 Gallon Discount?
This one is for parasitic infection. Flukes and worms, ich, and so forth. Examine new fish with a magnifying glass before putting them in the community tank.
Current USA AquaChef Aquarium Automatic Fish Feeder
Works but not that well. Set it up to feed a 33 gallon long marine aquarium for a week while I was on vacation. I do like the way the drum rotates completely all the way around at once to dump food, some feeders use a slow turning of a drum to time the addition of food. Setup of the timer is just more complex than it should be. I used the included Velcro to mount the feeder to the top of a wood canopy where the flakes were to fall into a section I cut out for the hang-on-tank protein skimmer to fit in. Upon pulling the drum off to add flakes the plastic backing of the drum pulled out and bent(not good)although I was able to get it almost back into position when I put the drum back on. Also, when I returned the feeder had leaned over off the Velcro so that it was out of optimal position and the flakes weren't falling as they should. My fish lived but I wouldn't trust it again.EDIT: I gave this product another try when going on vacation for two weeks this October 2007. When set up properly and filled properly this feeder works with out fail. I secured the feeder to a strip of scrap wood screwed into the tank hood so that it had to stay in place. I also filled the drum through the discharge hole instead of pulling the drum off. My fish were still fat and happy on my return. Can't be beat for the price. 5 Stars. If you lose the instructions for setting feeding times you can go to the link below for a complete on line copy.
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My wife and I are big fish lovers and also like to travel, weather permitting. We have three aquariums in our home. A 30 gal, a 20 gal, and a 10 gal fry tank. I work 5 days a week and come weekends we are out of here. Purchased a $40.00 auto feeder from a local Pet supply store and it worked for 20 minutes and quit. They replaced it and the same thing happened so we got our money back and purchased the AquaChef to feed the 30 gallon tank. Set it up and let it feed the fish in the 30 gallon tank for several days to see how it worked. Its hell to program if you don't read the instructions. If you go thru them once step by step and it rather simple. My 12 year old granddaughter programmed it in about 5 minutes the first time but did not understand military time so had it feeding at the wrong time but working very well. I helped her with the time setting and it began feeding flawlessly. With the exception of the fry tank, they all will have one of these on it. Don't let the instructions scare you, my granddaughter didn't. Going to purchase several more by my aquariums and my daughters. I love it !!!UPDATE:
Mounting the device with the clamping device is rather simple. The C clamp will attach to the front of all aquariums. Do this: place the device close to a lightbulb for 10 minutes to get the plastic more pliable. Not close enough to melt it however. Now remove the rubber suction cup from the inside of the clamp. This should be put away for future use. Use the non-hook side of the velcroe which is just a soft buffer for the glass. Place it where you want the feeder. Now slide the clamp down till it hits the inside of the plastic and gently open the clamp a small amount. It will spring back, no problem. Do not overdue the spreading of the clamp and do it slowely. Now the inside protion will go directly against the glass and the screw can be turned in against the velcroe. Tight and secure. Works extremely well.
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I bought the Aquachef before going away on a vacation, as most people do. Some things I first noticed; programming is a bit ambiguous, but I figured it out; the device feels like it's going to break when you pull the drum off to fill it (there's no release, you just pull it), and the supply door is just a bent plastic fold, not really a door (mine is already starting to break), and the "clamp" was too narrow to get over either of my tank rims (they are regular plastic frames), I had to cut off the screw clamp and rely on the velcro to hold it on, it leans at an angle with the velcro barely holding it in place.I have had it for about nine months now, it periodically loses all power, you have to bang it go get the display to come back on, all programming gets lost. If you disturb the machine (for instance when trying to pull the drum off) it loses power. Today, I noticed that the feeding latch was in the wrong position, after hitting manual feed a few times, I saw that the drum only goes around 180 degrees, not 360, so the feeding latch only lets food out every other cycle. I changed the batteries, re-programmed it, and it still only goes half way around.
Basically, it's junk. When I first noticed it losing power, I bought another brand as a back-up and I have both running. That feeder isn't much higher quality. I would love to find a high quality, reliable feeder.
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I purchased this feeder so my fish would not go hungry while I was on vacation. The time and the feedings are set using a 24h clock, so it's pretty hard to mess up. I did a trial run and everything seemed to be working fine. When I got back from vacation, my fish were not looking so hot. I fed them and they ate voraciously which got me wondering if the feeder was actually working. So I set my iphone alarm for 10:00 am and watched the feeder to see if it was dispensing food. Nothing. Then I set it for 11:00 am, and watched. Still nothing. So somewhere during the time I was gone, this feeder just quit working. Batteries are fine, clock is set right and so is the feeding time.Maybe it will work for you, but it didn't work for me.
GloFish Waterfall Globe with Blue LEDs, 1.8-Gallon
Works great! Lovely sound, perfect for my beta, he LOVES it. Easy to maintain and the blue light is a perfect ambient light coupled with the sound of a fountain! Doesn't get any better than that!
It's easy to clean, easy to set up, and all around really a nice little bowl if you're a lone fish owner, like me.
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If you can get glowfish it's well worth it, they stand right out. My son is 4 and loves this tank.Read Best Reviews of GloFish Waterfall Globe with Blue LEDs, 1.8-Gallon Here
I love what this product looks like, the color of the light, and the soothing waterfall. The negatives I have found is that the waterfall pushes my male beta on his side when he swims close to it. Therefore, he hides behinds the filter a lot and I don't see him much. It would be nice if the flow strength of the filter had a switch so the flow strength could be changed like other filters I have owned.Want GloFish Waterfall Globe with Blue LEDs, 1.8-Gallon Discount?
This is one of the rare occasions when I review a project I havent bought. First let me start off by saying you can only put ONE, not TWO glofish in here. Second I find this REALLY expensive. You could by a glass bowl and say 30 bucks. With glofish you will need a heater and filter. That would be a huge hassle. They wont fit and this means more of your money wasted. If you want a glofish tank invest in a good big tank. The ironic thing is bigger tanks are easier to maintain.If you want two glofish you should get a three of four sized gallon tank. I would only get this if you are willing to spoil your betta like most people do.Save 28% Off
Reef Phytoplankton, 250 mL / 8.5 fl. oz.
Be aware that you are only getting the phytoplankton not both bottles. I should have read the description more carefully but also feel the picture is misleading.
Laguna Pressure-Flo Foam Kit for Pressure-Flo 700 UVC Filter - 3-Pack
Came with one extra ring buy 3 packs and you get an extra year for free. Why do more words make a better review?
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Buy two sets each year so that we can keep a clean set in the filter at all times, easy to clean.Read Best Reviews of Laguna Pressure-Flo Foam Kit for Pressure-Flo 700 UVC Filter - 3-Pack Here
Receive exactly what was expected in a timely manner! Made a big difference in water quality in my fish pond.Want Laguna Pressure-Flo Foam Kit for Pressure-Flo 700 UVC Filter - 3-Pack Discount?
Bought these filters to keep a extra set on hand,great value .I would recommend this product to anyone who needed a set of filters for there Pressure-Flo 700.Save 61% Off