One of the things aquarists often look for when planning the purchase of a new piece of hardware for their aquarium is that the item can be used for multiple purposes. In this particular case, we are talking about the Maxi-Jet Pro. This item can be used as a utility pump, water circulating pump, or as a power head.
While setting up a theme aquarium for just a short period of time can be done, if you put the proper thought into it the tank could be left up all year. The following description is based totally on my perception of what would be appropriate for a Halloween tank.
Recently, Lifeguard changed the design of the Aquastep Pro UV system to make it a modular design so all of the parts could be replaced as they degrade from the constant exposure to the UV radiation. The new design allows the consumer to replace the top or bottom housing plus the main housing body. The Pro system comes as either a 15W or 25W UV sterilizer. The UV bulb will need replacement after approximately 12 months of operation.
Aquarium emergencies historically seem to happen at the worst possible times, late at night or when you are getting ready to leave the house. If we want our fish to survive the crisis, we need to be ready at a moments notice to correct the problem or come up with at least a temporary fix. The biggest crisis would involve the aquarium springing a leak or actually breaking.
One of the challenges of being a pet supplies retailer is helping your customer achieve their desire without allowing your own personal preferences to influence the process. There are as many ways to set up an aquarium as there are people trying. Some hobbyists like to try to set up a biotope style all natural tank for the fish they keep.
John Flynn