Showing posts with label small fish tank heater. Show all posts
Showing posts with label small fish tank heater. Show all posts

K&H Stock Tank De-Icer Cord Safety Clip

K&H Stock Tank De-Icer Cord Safety ClipTank clip for attaching cords to the side of stock tanks. Doesn't work well on the metal tanks.

Hard to keep the cord "threaded" on the clip while pushing it onto the tank.

This is NOT HORSE PROOF. My mares delighted in popping them off.

This would be fine in ponds or with cattle or goat tanks but not horses! BUT, even the pond deicer shorted out before the spring thaw came!

Good idea but needs more design work on the cord clip & the de-icer from shorting out with continued long winter use.

It was annoying to have the hose jump out of the trough when I left it alone to do other barn chores. I bought one of these and it has done exacty what I needed it to do. I also use it to keep the trough heater cord in place. It's flexible so no problem with breakagee. Good product!

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Underwater Galleries AUG7211 Island Stonehead

Underwater Galleries AUG7211 Island StoneheadThe only reason I bought this is I saw it in a picture on a tank box at a local box store and thought it came in it. When I opened it, no Dumb Dumb. (If you are wondering why I am saying that, watch Night at the Museum. My son's loved that movie so when I saw this, I knew he would want it.) So came on Amazon to find one and success! The price is so,so but it seems to be very well made and looks nice and the look on my son's face was priceless.

There is an opening in the back and base, which is nice for fish to hide and water to drain for removal. I thought we would have to anchor it down because it didn't feel heavy enough but we just smooshed it down in the gravel a bit and he was good to go. Now Dumb Dumb is in place and ready to have some company.

The one I got is not blue as it looked in the picture, but other than that it looks the same. I did not know what size it would be, since there was no definite indication in the description, unless I missed that. It turned out to be the size I thought it might be, though. which is about 3" by 6". I used it in my two gallon turtle bowl (which is supposed to be a fish bowl). It's tall enough that the turtle can use it as a dry land 'sunning' spot.

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The cave/hole that this thing has was up high (behind the eyes of the head) and very small. You'd have to have tiny fish to fit through. It looks good, but not at all what I was hoping for.

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biOrb Light Blub Pack - Halogen 10 Watt

biOrb Light Blub Pack - Halogen 10 WattBought this bulb as a replacement for my BiOrb aquarium. I ordered/paid for a 10 watt ---BIORB--blub (as advertised)and received some cheap knock-off brand ((((12 Watt)))) blub. If you can find a different dealer I would HIGHLY recommend doing so. What is advertised in the display pic is not what you receive. I would consider it FALSE ADVERTISING...

This was not a biorb brand light, it is the same specs from CHINA. I believe the spectrum is different as well. Avoid this seller if you can find the real deal.

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My wife wasn't backing out the screws that hold the prongs in and was burning them up. I just put one in and it works great.

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Why in the name of whatever did they to with DC light source? Why is their product so expensive? Why did my supervisor decide this was a good choice? Dunno any the answers, but this will replace a burned out bulb on thier silly fish tanks. If they were honest, they would offer a LED upgrade for under $5.

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PLUGGED RIGHT IN WORKS GREAT. I will buy it again. Ordered it and it came right to my door. Very pleased

Coralife 05743 6X Turbo Twist UV Replacement Lamp, 18-Watt

Coralife 05743 6X Turbo Twist UV Replacement Lamp, 18-WattMy tank is a conversation piece in the middle of my loft so I've had constant algae problems. This UV lamp is fantastic and I've had perfectly clear water since buidling it in.

Somethings you just want to , work, show up on time and be valued priced. It's just a replacement lamp but it did all those things.

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Fluval Edge 25W Compact Heater

Fluval Edge 25W Compact HeaterI bought this heater for my 5 gallon planted shrimp tank. It fits perfectly into the tank, hides well in a corner (it is black, straight and designed to fit into a corner) and hands-free. No adjustments necessary and keeps my tank temperature well within acceptable range. Has a dim red light that is only visible when tank light is off. I like it that it is completely submersible and unobtrusive. Many of my friends have been impressed with its sleek style and the fact that it really doesn't look like a heater. If I felt like hiding it even more I could put it near the bottom of the tank, but I choose to leave it upright. My shrimp like to hang out on the top of it near the water's surface.

For the price, you won't find a better submersible heater for a small tank. Many would like to be able to adjust the temperature on the heater, but I have never had a problem with it. The suction cups will change color, graying over time, but they stick well and I haven't had any trouble with it as I have with other heaters.

This gets 4 stars because there is no thermostat; otherwise this is a 5-star heater.

BUY THIS ON AMAZON!!! Aquarium stores have to mark it up considerably.

***UPDATE December 2011*** The heater stopped heating my tiny tank. As this was a serious problem for my warm-loving shrimp, I went to Petco and bought a heater with an adjustable thermostat and I hate to say it, but I like the cheap adjustable one better. I won't be buying another one of these heaters. I reduced the rating to reflect the fact that my heater did not last more than eight weeks.

The heater is designed to only adjust the aquarium temp no more than 7 degrees higher than the ambient air temp. This is stated plainly in the instructions. Works perfect on my 6 gallon Fluval tank. It is keeping the tank temp at 76 steady. We keep the thermostat in our house at 70. Very nice looking heater, blends in with the tank background perfectly.

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Keeps the 5 gallon chi between 72-74. But I don't think my Betta minds. I've had the heater since December 2011

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I ordered this along with my 6 gallon fluval tank, and I take it out of the box and try to set it up, one this is the top suction cup was warped so it would not stick on properly, second the heater did not even turn on when I plugged it in, no light or heat. It was a complete waste of money. I have been trying to contact fluval customer support and they don't help me at all. Extremely dissatisfied. Every heater should be tested before they package it.

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Purchased for a 6 gallon fluval edge and have had for approximately 3 months. Liked the small size, look, and the fact that it was completely submersible.

It has been unable to maintain a temp over 74 with an air temp between 68 and 70. I added a digital air/water thermometer from my saltwater tank in addition to the cheap stick on thermometer on the glass to see if either wasn't working properly. I rarely see it running (based on the LED) and it seems most days the temp differential is between 2-4 degrees. I don't know if mine was bad or if it's just underpowered. Purchased a new 50w submersible/adjustable just now to see if I can actually get closer to 78.

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Fluval EDGE Gravel Cleaner, 15-inch Intake Tube

Fluval EDGE Gravel Cleaner, 15-inch Intake TubeThis gravel cleaner is perfect to clean not only the intended Edge tanks but any other tank since it consist of a plastic tube with a hose. There are no compatibility issues as some reviewers seem to suggest. It's too simple for having a problem. And the size of the tank you are cleaning has an importance mostly based on your style and preferences. I prefer to take my time and clean thoroughly every spot I want. This cleaner allows me to do that in a 29 gallon aquarium because a so-called "ideal" gravel cleaner for that size (namely a 2" tube with a 1/2" hose) would suck a bucket of water every 30 seconds or so, which is way too fast in my opinion. So, what you have to keep in mind when selecting a gravel cleaner is the debit of water sucked per second, and that is given by the diameter of the hose. It's a concept that everyone who went to a high school should know: Venturi effect. Every gravel cleaner on the market has basically the same flow speed ratio between the tube and the hose. The difference observed by users is obviously given by the fact that the diameters of the hoses are different from one cleaner to another. A better understanding of the suction power would be to consider what would happen if only a hose would be used, making abstraction of the gravel.

So, this gravel cleaner works great in Edge tanks but also in any other tank, big or small, as long as you keep in mind that the hose has an internal diameter of 3/8" so the suction power is limited by that. That doesn't mean no suction power. To me it's actually the ideal power for most sizes of aquariums. And this cleaner comes with 2 cleaning heads that improve the options you have when cleaning deep clean or hard to reach areas. I enjoy the deep cleaning the most.

The bigger sizes of gravel cleaners have hoses with 1/2" internal diameter which in my opinion is only appropriate for over 50 gallon aquariums since with that size, you will fill a bucket very fast and for smaller aquariums you will end up making a 50% or more water change with every cleaning. That is not recommended.

This gravel cleaner is designed for the 6 gal Fluval Edge (Nano) tank. It works great for this purpose. It looks like some of the reviewers didn't realize this was designed for a 6 gal tank.

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This is a handy gravel cleaner for smaller tanks. Larger tanks would require a larger vac opening

Cheers !

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This is well made, but a little large for a small tank. It works well to clean the gravel without having to completely drain the tank. I would definitely recommend this for anyone who cleans there tank frequently.

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I really love this gravel cleaner and it compliments my fluval edge 6g.

The suction of water is perfect, not very strong so you have plenty of time to clean your gravel or sand substrate. The tube is not very long which is perfect for small aquarium. Overall quality is good and does not look cheap.

I highly recommend this for fluval edge or for small aquariums.

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Eheim Feed-Air Fish Feeder Everyday Unit

Eheim Feed-Air Fish Feeder Everyday UnitAs i said in the title...,

This is the best automatic feeder, you will love it.., its extremelly easy to set up, just adjust the hour, and done, you can setup 4 times to feed, you can also can adjust the feeder to feed 2 times for every turn (with 1 minute of difference), also it have a "force" button, to feed manually, without disturb the programmed times.

The compartiment is regulable so you can adjust the amount of food, that will be released in every turn..., its powered by 2AA batteries.

I didn't found at the time something bad, or any problems related to the humidity or moisture.

We purchased this feeder for those times when we're away from home and our 38 gallon fish tank. I set it up (quite easy) and tested it for a week before we left worked great. I DID have to tape a piece of plastic (curved, from a soda bottle) against the edge of the hole in the lid of the tank, where the food is dispensed. Some of the food was ejecting over the edge and this simple "fix" guided the excess food into the tank instead of onto the floor. I think this was because our lid has a rather small opening not a fault of the feeder.

It worked flawlessly while we were away no problems with wet food or hangups. I also like the fact that it's battery operated no need to worry about a power outage.

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I had a cheaper feeder on my 30 gal tank. I put more fish in the tank than the feeder could feed. Because this feeder has the option to feed twice in a row, I am able to feed all my fish. My old feeder has a skinny drum with a dispenser centrally located. This one has a wide drum with the dispenser off to the side. This means that the amount of food my fish get depends, in part, on the amount of food left in the drum. Eventually food has to be added before the drum empties. My old feeder can empty the drum on it's own. Another problem with the position of the dispense is that is dumps food over a wide ark. I had to put up a foil deflector to keep the food off the floor and in the tank.

My old feeder also had a clamp to hold it to my tank. This one does not. Now I have to move the feeder every time I open the tank.

I found a feeder on here that seems to combine the good features of both of my feeders but I have not used it.AquaChef Automatic Aquarium Fish Feeder 3 in. x 5 14 in. x 3 in.

I love having a feeder. I use it when I am home or not. It does not take away from my ability to feed my fish on my own. It just makes sure my fish are fed without me having to bother with it.

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Very good and reliable. You can program it for a a lot of feeds during the day with one or two turns of the food drum. The window that disposes the food is adjustable, to control the ammount of food dispensed on each turn, nothing new.

The good:

* Easy programming,

* the keys are splash proof

* Very good building, looks strong.

* You can program the feeder to, at each programmed time, rotate not just one time, but two times, one minute apart. Why? It should leave some time to slower fish to feed too, the fast fishes rush on the first serving, and on the second serving they are not so desperate, and leave some food the the shy fishes. Very clever and useful!

The OK things:

* Anti moisture system is ok, but not perfect

The one thing that I was curious about was the anti-moisture system, because my aquarium is a closed hood, so the feeder needs to sit on a very moisture enviroment. My last feeder kept clogging and the internal components have rusted because of the moiture, so it broke.

Well, the anti moisture system is composed of an circular opening (a hole) on the oposite side of the drum, and a little red fan inside. So, the fan pulls the air from this hole thought all the internal components (which is good, because they are moisture sensitive too, my last one broke because of rust, remember?) until it exits throught the drum feeding adjustable window.

So, be aware that this hole must sit on a dry enviroment. In my case, I connected a little hose to this hole to pull the air from outside of the hood, a dry enviroment.

But when the fan activates? The fan only spins when the drum turns, it is powered by the drum motor. So it only purges the moisture when the fish is fed. Ok, maybe the battery would not last it it was kept running all day and night long, but I do not know if this is enough to keep the moisture out, I think it is not, specially in my closed hood aquarium. I used this unit for a couple of days, so I do not know if it is enough to keep the food and components dry.

Well, as I do not want to have it rusted to discover, I connected an outside air pump to the end of the little hose that I plugged on the ventilation hole, so I have forced dry ventilation 24hs a day, and by design of the housing, both internal components and food are saved from moisture. I suggest you do the same if you have a similiar problem.

Bottom line, it is a great product.

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This product works great once it is set up. Make sure you read the instructions for proper programing. I have a wooden lighting/top on my 55 gal tank and just drilled a 1 1/4 inch hole along one side away from the lights and air tubes. Then I put a piece of paper over the hole and manually ran the unit in different spots until I found the spot where only a minimal amount of food did not fall and drew an outline of the unit position on the top and removed the paper for use. The original batteries are still operating since I started using it in the beginning of June. Recommendation don't let the unit get less than half full and make sure if your flakes are large that you crush them up a little so the scoop works effectively. My fish are happy and I am happy. I go away for long weekends or vacations and they are fine!

Seachem Stability 500ml

Seachem Stability 500mlI started a new 36 gallon freshwater tank and used SeaChem Stability to kick-start it. Added a few fish immediately (4 danios, 4 cherry barbs) and things went perfectly. Water is balanced, clear, and cleanmy fish are thriving. Definitely helps reduce tank shock. You still need a dechlorinator and the best filter you can afford; I use a Rena Filstar XP2 and am very happy. Avoid overfeeding and use a good quality food (NOT TopFin!!!).

A must-have for tank setup and water changes. I've been using stability for years, and it's one of the best "good bacteria" products out there. Highly recommended! Just be sure to read directions, have a healthy tank to start with and be educated as to how nitrates, nitrites and ammonia levels work in a tank cycle. With good information and a great product like this, you can't go wrong. I also recommend Seachem's Neutral Regulator and a spit of Stress Coat for every water change.

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I have used this product multiple times to start quarantine tanks and hospital tanks (marine tanks, with both fish and coral.) It works; it's worked every time. I've never had my tanks spike ammonia or nitrite when using this product as directed. I'm amazed how many websites & forums claim that no such product exists. Also, the reviewer who says that you have to keep using it is wrong, for so many reasons (the bacteria don't get used up and die, they multiply, just like all bacteria, and also, all of the bacteria that would normally be in your tank if you cycle the traditional way will also still exist in the tank.) I've never used the product beyond 7 days, not even with water changes, and my tanks have never "crashed" when I stopped using this. I would, however, consider stocking the tank lightly, and gradually building up stock.

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This product has worked for me and the people I know who use it. Whether it's for starting a new tank or for use after killing the bacteria bed when medicating a tank. I've seen it cull a nitrite spike and keep new tank syndrome from happening. For larger tanks, a bottle wouldn't last long, but it's definitely worth it. I mean, who wants to wait to start a tank, or who wants to watch their fish die from ammonia or nitrite poisoning. So I would get a 500 mL bottle if you have anything bigger than a 20 or 29 gallon. That way you'll have some to start the tank and some later on, just in case. I've only seen it used for freshwater aquariums.

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I have been using Stability as a backup for quite some time. I think it is good at providing bacteria that help process waste that settles on the bottom. Great compliment to the regular nitrifying bacteria that grow in the ordinary course.

UPDATE: 09/22/2012 Still using Stability every time I do a partial water change and I've never had a problem. I just meaure the correct amount in the cap and give the tank a shot. I really think it helps.

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Coralife 05440 HQI Double Ended Metal Halide Lamp, 150-Watt, 20K

Coralife 05440 HQI Double Ended Metal Halide Lamp, 150-Watt, 20KI bought this instead of the 14k that came with my halide unit and I noticed much healthier coral and growth,

Bought 3 of these bulbs for my 220 gallon tank , and I've only had them running a couple days but as soon as they heated up the color was perfect .... I put 4 stars because its just an exspensive prdouct

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I have been using Halides for about 3 years now and have not seen a bulb with the blue light this one seems too put out. My corals love it and open every morning when i fire them up. I did have one go out only after 3 months though and had to get another or i would have given it 5 stars.

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Perfecto Manufacturing APF36500 Glass Canopy Aquarium, Pentagon

Perfecto Manufacturing APF36500 Glass Canopy Aquarium, PentagonFits a 44 gallon pentagon aquarium nicely... Be aware thou that it will cut off one of the straight / longer "back" edges completely thereby limiting the area you can place wires over the edge and hanging equipment like a filter...

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Mag Float 350 Mag Cleaner - Glass Aquariums up to 350 gal.

Mag Float 350 Mag Cleaner - Glass Aquariums up to 350 gal.I have been looking for something like this for quite sometime to make cleaning our fishtank easy and not a dreadful task! Since purchasing this item, cleaning the fishtank is now fun and enjoyable! A+++++

Do not pay attention to the guy who said they didnt work on 3/8 inch glass. My tank has like 1/2 inch glass and the magnets have extremely strong attraction to each other. A+++++++++++++++ No more wet arms. :)

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Got this for our 110 show tank Now the glass is clean and our hans are dry. VERY powerful magnet (don't let your fingers come between the 2 halves) Even turns corners

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I recently bought this product for my 150 Gallon aquarium, before I used this, I was using a smaller Cleaner, from walmart, and would have a very difficult time getting it to clean my aquarium. The Walmart Magnets where not as powerful and would fall off. But this Product is most excellent. The Magnets are very powerful, so much so that I smashed My Fingers with it once,and bruised them up so buyer beware, keep this product away from children!! As it can cause severe pain if your fingers get caught in the middle of the powerful snapping magnets while they Attract. Its perfect for Large Aquariums I recommend this product to all aquarium keepers!!

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You shouldnt have an aquarium without one of these. Especially a reef tank to scrape off coraline and algae from the glass.

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Exotic Environments Temple Ruins & Steps Aquarium Ornament, 4-1/2-Inch by 5-Inch by 8-1/2-Inch

Exotic Environments Temple Ruins & Steps Aquarium Ornament, 4-1/2-Inch by 5-Inch by 8-1/2-InchIt's a cool looking ornament... and really looks excellent in my 5 gallon tank. Buyer beware there is a sizable hole in the back and the underside is hollow, so there is a cave. The hole is jagged so I'm afraid it's going to tear my betta's fins, but it's easy enough to fill in with gravel and the rest of the edges don't seem to hurt my him.

The fish seem to like it. looks ok in a 55. lil short tho, but I want to give fish room up top to swim. would get another.

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This is a great piece. NIce for a 20 gallon or below tank. The other piece that goes with is also a great item.

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Don't get me wrong, I loved this item at first, it was exactly as described, and looked great in my tank. BUT, within two months of being in my aquarium, the paint began to CHIP OFF. Not only is that not attractive, it could potentially KILL YOUR FISH.

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Lee's The Ultimate Faucet Adapter, Metal

Lee's The Ultimate Faucet Adapter, MetalThe plastic faucet adapter that comes with Python started to be stripped after the first usage! As a result there would be leaks at the faucet when it was used and I had to wrap a rag around it to absorb the water. I have had this metal adapter now for a month. No leaks.

This works very well-no leaks at all. My kitchen faucet was too shallow to properly screw this in (could only turn the device in two or three times to the faucet spigot, so it would not hold tight), but it works just fine with my bathroom sink faucet, and I can now water the plants on my condo terrace. Ordering one for my neighbors.

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I have been using this metal adapter for 2 years, after stripping out several plastic ones. MUCH better, and worth every penny. Fits most faucets and it is great to not have to worry about the plastic ones.

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I've sliced my thumb more than once hand tightening this onto the faucet, I recommend using some channel locks or a rag or both. I wish it didn't have the sharp serrated edge, but it's easily solved by some forethought.

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The plastic thread wears down really quickly, so I decided to get this one instead and it is much better in terms of how well it fits on, and the life of it as well.

Fair warning, I sliced my finger open trying to get it off of the tap, so be careful as thin threading is quite sharp! If it is tightened too much, best way to get it off is with pliers (won't damage it) or with a damp cloth

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Aquatic Creations (Sporn) AZNZQU02082 Zan Sphinx Ornament for Aquarium, Medium

Aquatic Creations AZNZQU02082 Zan Sphinx Ornament for Aquarium, MediumThis piece has an odd odor inside. As I cleaned it for my tank I noticed the paint was coming off the underneath. Each time I scrubbed more came off. I left it a few days, wet it and scrubbed again. More paint came off and the odor is till there. Since this happens with clear water, I decided NOT to put it in my tank. I fear the finish will come off slowly and pollute my tank and fish. I ordered two, so now they sit on my shelf.

I bought this for my 55 gallon tank, and I thought it would be perfect, but it is a bit smaller than what I expected. If you had a 20 gallon or a ten gallon it would be a perfect size.

The detailing is good, and it is hallow. If you don't want to worry about gunk inside all the crannies simply fill it with silcone. It came well packaged and quickly.

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Jardin Aquarium Fish Tank Biochemical Sponge Filter, 4-1/2-Inch

Jardin Aquarium Fish Tank Biochemical Sponge Filter, 4-1/2-InchFor the price, it is hard to complain. It is solidly built. It has enough weight to stay in place. yes it is large, but I like that about it. I bought a couple of these. I have used them in 10-55 gal tanks. In the smaller tank they are used with my fry so they have a place to hid and so they don't get sucked into the filter. I would have given 5 stars if the was a way to add an airstone to better aerate the bubbles. If you have a small tank and no top you may get some water mist splashing out. If you have a lid no problems. I'll buy again. Don't clean under tap water though. Nothing that will harm the filter, but the chlorinated water will kill the helpful bacteria that form in the sponge media. Clean the filter out in a bucket of tank water when you do a water change.

These sponge filters are functional, but they are not as good as other sponge filters I have used in the past. They leave more residue than previous filters I have used, I find I have to turn up the pumps with these and to clean them about twice as frequently as others I have used. However, that being said, they do work: my water is tolerably clean, I have no algae and my animals are healthy.

Likes:

Functional

-clean water

-healthy pets

Dislikes:

Not as efficient as other sponge filters

Bottom Line:

For top efficiency in a sponge filter (if this is, of course, the type of filer you want; other filter options are always on the table) I would probably choose a different brand.

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I had one of these running in my sump for a couple months. When it was time to set up a nursery tank for the fry, I just moved the sponge to the new tank, and the tank was instantly cycled. They're also great with battery operated air pumps during power outages.

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The price was right and still working great, it is easy to clean and I would buy again. The only issue is not sure how you would put an airstone on this product to make smaller bubbles for less agitation, but I can work with it.

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The filter works fine and keeps my fishbowl water nice and clear. The only problem I have had with it is that when you put it into your tank it expands to about twice the stated size and therefore takes up a lot

of room in my small tank. It works great though so I do recommend it.