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Month: May 2018

Eheim Compact 600 Pump Review

June 21, 2018May 11, 2018 by Joshua@themandaringarden

View On Amazon GPH Dimensions Max Head Noise Level Longevity Price 158 GPH 1.77″ x 3.3″ x 2.5″ 4.2′ Very Low 3-6 Years Medium When it comes to reliable equipment, you can always count on Eheim to produce a fair priced product. The Eheim Compact pump 1000 is no different. It has a solid, quiet … Read more Eheim Compact 600 Pump Review

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Eheim Compact 300 Pump Review

June 21, 2018May 11, 2018 by Joshua@themandaringarden

View On Amazon GPH Dimensions Max Head Noise Level Longevity Price 80 GPH 1.36″ x 2.15″ x 2.03″ 1.6′ Very Low 3-6 Years Low Eheim’s compact 300 LPH compact pump brings a low yet consistent flow rate to our homes. The max head it fairly small, meaning you will need a specific use for the … Read more Eheim Compact 300 Pump Review

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Eheim Compact 1000 Pump Review

June 21, 2018May 11, 2018 by Joshua@themandaringarden

View On Amazon GPH Dimensions Max Head Noise Level Longevity Price 264 GPH 2.12″ x 3.7″ x 3.07″ 6.5′ Very Low 3-6 Years Medium-high Eheim is a company I’ve trusted for well over a decade, and the Eheim Compact 1000 is no exception. The pump will move water for years, enduring constant heavy use without … Read more Eheim Compact 1000 Pump Review

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Eheim Compact+ 3000 Pump Review

June 21, 2018May 11, 2018 by Joshua@themandaringarden

View On Amazon GPH Dimensions Max Head Noise Level Longevity Price 793 GPH 5.4″ x 3.2″ x 5″ 3m | 127″ Very Low 5+ Years High Eheims compact+ 3000 model submersible aquarium pump brings a lot of value rolled into a small pump. It runs fairly quietly, even more so when submerged, and can move … Read more Eheim Compact+ 3000 Pump Review

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Eheim Compact+ 2000 Pump Review

June 21, 2018May 7, 2018 by Joshua@themandaringarden

View On Amazon GPH Dimensions Max Head Noise Level Longevity Price 80 GPH 3.23″ x 5.43″ x 4.96″ 90″ Very Low 5+ Years High Eheim’s compact+ 2000 model water pump brings more strength and adjustability than all its previous models. The side of the pump features a flow control valve that is missing on smaller … Read more Eheim Compact+ 2000 Pump Review

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EcoPlus Submersible Pump Review

June 21, 2018May 7, 2018 by Joshua@themandaringarden

View On Amazon GPH Dimensions Max Head Noise Level Longevity Price 75 GPH 1.9″ x 2.1″ x 1.7″ 2.5′ Very Low 2-5 Years Low 100 GPH 3″ x 1.6″ x 2.1″ 3′ Very Low 2-5 Years Low 132 GPH 1.9″ x 2.6″ x 2.3″ 4′ Very Low 2-5 Years Low 158 GPH 5.6″ x 2.1″ … Read more EcoPlus Submersible Pump Review

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DIY Wet/Dry Filter Guide

June 21, 2018May 7, 2018 by Joshua@themandaringarden

For the purposes of this guide we will be building the wet/dry filter in an aquariums sump. If you do not have one already then you should look into our guide on building your own sump. A sump will give you access to a multitude of benefits including our wet/dry filter design. Remember to always … Read more DIY Wet/Dry Filter Guide

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DIY Sump Guide

September 14, 2019May 7, 2018 by Joshua@themandaringarden

Building your sump correctly the first time is a difficult task. When we first got into the hobby the first two sumps failed, teaching us different lessons each time. Now our sumps are strong, well aged and still perform flawlessly years later. By passing our knowledge onto aspiring new aquarists we hope to make sumps … Read more DIY Sump Guide

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Dangers of Dry Aquarium Heaters

June 21, 2018May 7, 2018 by Joshua@themandaringarden

We’ve all done it a few times. You’re heating a bucket for a water change and just quickly swap the heater from the tank to your bucket. Sure the warnings say to keep the heaters under water and just being exposed for a second or two can have no dangers right? Owners asking the question … Read more Dangers of Dry Aquarium Heaters

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Current USA Single Ramp Timer Review

September 10, 2019May 7, 2018 by Joshua@themandaringarden

View On Amazon The Current USA Single Ramp Timer is used to slowly adjust the aquarium lighting either on or off. These changes happen over 15 minutes giving our fish the chance to seek shelter at night or wake up and swim around in the morning. This is a much more suitable way to deal … Read more Current USA Single Ramp Timer Review

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