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Penn-plax 10 Gallon Air Tech Aquarium Air Pump AT2K0
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on Friday, April 4, 2014
Marineland Rite-Size Cartridge H, 3 Pack
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Buy Marineland Rite-Size Cartridge H, 3 Pack Now
Yet another item I have switched over to Amazon as my pricing just went up at our local fish store plus now that the tank is completed we only go back to the store to buy the replacements. This was $12.99 at my store for (3) pack!Read Best Reviews of Marineland Rite-Size Cartridge H, 3 Pack Here
$5 cheaper than the petstore, came quickly. I tried knock-off brands, but they were definitely inferior, so I went back to the Eclipse brand.Since the local pet shop does not sell this size any longer, ordering it online was fast and easy. I will continue to be purchasing this product unless my fish tank no longer exists.SunSun HW-304B 5-Stage External Canister Filter with 9-watt UV Sterilizer, 525 GPH
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Very simple set-up. I have been up and running with this canister now for 6 weeks. Priming was simple, good water flow, no drips or salt creep of any kind.. VERY QUIET as well. So far I am very pleased with the performance. I have yet to turn on the UV sterilizer since this is on a new Salt set-up. I will update in another month after I remove for first cleaning.. I will be adding more Bio-media.
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June 22.. it's been over two months and the filter is working flawlessly, not a drip or leak. Flow is excellent, and my water clarity and chemistry is perfect. Will update again next month.So I bought one of these filters for my 75 It works great. As for those that say its an older model of the aquatop that's not really true if you do you research on these filters sun sun is one of the largest aquarium companies in China they are the mother company not a cheap knock off I run all three models the 302 the 303B and the 304B the UV sterilization works great I'm testing these filters against fluvals. And yes they do work better. Stop paying for a name and just buy what works.
Buy SunSun HW-304B 5-Stage External Canister Filter with 9-watt UV Sterilizer, 525 GPH Now
Presently on a 200 gal. tank containing two 12 in. koi and fifteen 4 in. asssorted golds. Working great! Will buy another shortly for another tank.So I had big plans for these filters. Originally I had bought two to put directly into the bottom of a 220 gallon plywood tank but those plans fell through. The tank ended up leaking and I don't have time to fix it before I leave the country for 2 months. So I set both of these bad boys up on my 40 gallon tank with two messy turtles in it. I have a cascade 1000 on that tank that has done a decent job for its work load but it couldn't never keep the water crystal clear. It doesn't have enough current to push debris up from the tank floor towards the power head on the other side. Once I added the SunSun's, there was so much pressure moving the water it completely rearranged the substrate in the tank even pushing golf ball sized rocks out of the way. Pretty spectacular amount of water these things can push. Now any particles are quickly pushed around the tank in the water column instead of resting on the substrate and pushed into 1 of the 3 filter heads I have. I spent a few minutes just watching tiny particles speed from one end of the tank to the other straight into the intake hoses like they were magnetic! My water looks clearer than I'd ever seen it! and hopefully the UV lights keep it from never turning green. I'm hoping to be able to cut back on constant weekly water changes and possibly keep it at around every 2 weeks with these.I put a lot of carbon pads, extra cut to size filter pads as well as 500mL of purigen in each filter on the top tray to polish the water as well. I've heard great things about purigen from fishkeepers everywhere so that might be a good reason my water is so clean as well.
Set up was a snap, all the parts came in a white box. more parts than you'll probably need actually. I didn't use the surface skimmers but its a good feature.
BTW I bought both of mine on ebay instead of amazon. Found them for 80 bucks each. total investment of 160 with free shipping from California to new england. what a steal!
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I just hooked this canister filter up yesterday and I have to say I am quite impressed considering the price. Build quality of the filter is excellent, although the basket handles and pipes are a little flimsy but I am sure if you don't "manhandle" them they will hold up just fine. It is powerful and extremely quiet, the canister needs to be filled 3/4 full of water to make priming quick and easy. If it is noisy check the impeller (as is the case with all filters) and for leaks (there should not be any bubbles visible in the tubing. Lube all the o-rings and pipe fittings with vaseline or pool filter lube to prevent air leaks. Priming while it is running can help remove excess bubbles from the system. (I did my homework before purchasing this).The instructions are horrible and obviously a translation, but this is a pretty common canister setup. If you need detailed instructions I found some here: allpondsolutions.co.uk/media/pdf/EF-PDF.pdf.
Great bang-for-your-buck canister filter!
Como Green Fluorescent Artificial Plastic Plants Aquarium Ornament
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on Thursday, April 3, 2014
Aquarium Tank, Glass, 10 Gal
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Aquatop Zen Nano Glass Aquarium Fish Tank ZN-3G Black 2.6 Gallons
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Overall, you cant beat the quality and look of this tank especially when comparing to other brands similar sized tanks.I didn't buy the tank from amazon, but I really like this tank that I feel I should write something here (since no review is available yet).
My betta fish originally lived in an one-gallon plastic hexagon tank TOM Mini Hex 1gal Aquarium Kit with UGF, Air Pump without using the air pump. I change water twice a week, but he was still sick. He had rotted and split fin (got worse everyday), body was pale and eyes were dull. I went to an aquarium store, the owner gave me some Thailand herb for the fish, and told me that the fish needs to have warm water (like 78-80F)... However, even the smallest tank heater requires at least 2 gallon of water. That's why I decided to buy this tank. This tank comes with built-in filtration system, bio-balls, ceramic rings, glass lid and LED lighting. The set up is pretty simple. The only thing is that the water flow is a bit too strong for betta fish. I use a piece of plastic sheet, fold it and slide into where the water comes out to redirect the water flow, my betta is very happy and energetic now. Glass tank looks much better than plastic one. I put some plants too, and the water seems very clean all the time (compare to my old setup). You may consider adding filter foam to remove the dust and debris or also adding a nitrate remover pad to eliminate brown algae.
This heater works very well with this tank: Hydor THEO Submersible Aquarium Heater 25W UL
I also bought this: Marina Floating Thermometer with Suction Cup
BTW, the Thailand herb really works for betta, but I don't see anyone selling it online. If you google "Thailand enhancing herb for Betta plakats fighting fish", you may see what it is..
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All Glass Aquarium AAG10005 Tank, 5.5-Gallon
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Yes, All-Glass aquariums cost a bit more than the acrylic tanks you can pick up at Petsmart, but it's worth it. For one thing, glass won't scratch like acrylic will. If you think algae looks bad, wait until your acrylic tank has accumulated a few years of nicks and scratches. The stands are also a bit pricey, but they're sturdy, level and attractive. Keep in mind that fresh water weighs around 7 lbs per gallon (salt water ranges around 10 lbs, depending on salinity), which doesn't even include hardware and gravel. Even a freshwater 5.5 gallon aquarium will weigh over 40 pounds and a 20 gallon tank can weigh anywhere from 150-200 lbs. A sturdy, level stand is an important part of buying an aquarium.
Glass isn't for everyone. It's very dangerous if it gets broken, which is always possible with young kids around. But if you have children old enough to be respectful around their pets, this 5.5 gallon aquarium is a great way to start. It's also an excellent option if you don't have much room/budget, or you're setting up a quarantine tank for your main aquarium. Either way, I highly recommend any All-Glass products.Please do your research. You can get a tank like this at Petsmart (made of GLASS) for no more than $20, probably less. And with a tank so small, you really shouldn't be that concerned with getting a super high quality/expensive tank. Maybe if you are getting a 55 gallon you should be more concerned. Acrylic and glass have their advantages/disadvantages, and Petsmart actually doesn't carry very many acrylic tanks.

