Innovative Viewing Systems 4 Inch Portal w/ Scrubbing Pads for Glass Aquariums
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Works great
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MICHAEL MATTIL
Excellent!
Posted: 2/23/2012 from MISSION VIEJO, CA UNITED STATE
5.0
5
Experience Level:
Expert
Comments:
This is really cool. The optics are awesome. It seems more like an eye glass lens than a magnifying glass because it can focus on a large depth of field. I love it and stays in my tank because I use it every day. You still need to have another algae mag because I cant get this one to go around corners without separating which I guess is the only thing that sucks and that if separated the inside sinks rather than floating so if the two become separated you have to get wet or use something to hold it up against the glass but whatever I love it. What's also cool is the further away from the viewer the bigger the objects appear.
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Great Product
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TODD THOMPSON
Great
Posted: 1/29/2012 from GRETNA, LA UNITED STATES
3.5
5
Experience Level:
Intermediate
Comments:
Portal is a good size, looks great and you can see your tank and detail from a mile away. Only issue I have is; my tank has different depths with where my corals are. Some are reset higher and fartehr back which the portal doesn't show very well. The portal works great for things about 1 foot behind the portal. Corals about 1 1/2 feet away aren't as sharp due to optical distance. The company makes a more distant optic for this so I guess I will need to order one for my tank.
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The Portal
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STEVEN WALKER
Great
Posted: 1/6/2012 from OLYMPIA, WA UNITED STATES
4.0
5
Experience Level:
Intermediate
Comments:
Excellent for viewing and I love it for that purpose. Magnet is not as strong as designated algae cleaner so it only gets 3 stars for that purpose. I would buy again for sure
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Popping hermit crab
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RC
Excellent!
Posted: 12/28/2011 from Portland
5.0
5
Experience Level:
Expert
Comments:
I was wondering if the price was going to be worth it and it definitely was. The clarity is great and the corals look amazing under magnification. The other day I was looking at a crab stumbling over a sponge and caught him in the act, it was a bit ackward. It is larger than I was expecting but not too large. Construction seems good enough, wet side sinks like a rock though so be careful around delicate corals. I still use another magnet for cleaning purposes, especially edges and corners. I have it on a not very deep (front to back) tank too, not sure how it is at greater distances.
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Gifts for Experts
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PB
Excellent!
Posted: 12/27/2011 from WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA UNITED ST
4.5
5
Experience Level:
Expert
Comments:
I bought 2 of these for my husband and my son because they were on their Christmas lists. They each have had many salt water acquariams over the years and are very expert at maintaining them. They have had these new portals for 2 days and LOVE them. Not just a fun new toy, but a helpful one!!
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The kids love it!!
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JOHN MORRISON
Great
Posted: 12/17/2011 from AMARILLO, TX UNITED STATES
4.0
5
Experience Level:
Intermediate
Comments:
Great product! Does a good job of cleaning the glass. The lens doesn't focus very well on things that are at the back of the tank, but is great for things about 15" or closer.
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outstanding
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KARLA
Excellent!
Posted: 12/10/2011 from JANESVILLE, WI UNITED STATES
5.0
5
Experience Level:
Beginner
Comments:
The quality of the product is great! Would recommend.
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Adds finishing touch
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DAVID SZLAPAK
Excellent!
Posted: 11/9/2011 from AURORA, CO UNITED STATES
5.0
5
Experience Level:
Expert
Comments:
A bit pricy, but absolutely worth it. My wife and I enjoy the reef and all its inhabitants so much more now that we can get a macro view. Funny how the fish like looking back.
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Cool
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MJH
Excellent!
Posted: 11/7/2011 from LAS VEGAS, NV UNITED STATES
5.0
5
Experience Level:
Expert
Comments:
Mine floats, but some of my friends got sinking ones which are not as nice. You can use it to take cool macro pictures too. It's a crowd pleaser.
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Innovative Portal
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BOONYAKET PHUMTIP
Excellent!
Posted: 6/6/2011 from OCEANSIDE, CA UNITED STATES
5.0
5
Experience Level:
Intermediate
Comments:
I can see details of my SPS and LPS very clearly and make me easier to clean up my tank.It is worth the money. Highly recommended!
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