Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

At this point (just set it up) I am giving the unit 5 stars. It is quite expensive for a plastic tube with a motor and lights. But that being said I hope the added expense results in a quality motor and electronics. The unit was easy to set up. I used distilled water and 3 drops of Dawn Dishwashing Liquid. I turned the unit on and then submerged the jellyfish per the instructions. They went in perfectly and started their up and down swimming movement. The unit is next to silent. The lighting is beautiful. The jellyfish come to life with almost a 3D effect and glow beautiful colors. I’ll have to admit when I opened the box and looked at what I purchased I was skeptical. But once installed it becomes magical and very soothing to look at. As I said I am hoping the expense of this unit results in years of use. There are much cheaper units out there but I’m hoping the phrase “you get what you pay for” applies to this unit. Right out of the box it is perfect and when the water and jellyfish are added along with the lighting, the unit does not look cheap. The plastic tubing looks like glass once installed. I also like the fact that you can set the unit to automatically change colors or set it to one continuous color. UPDATE After a full year of use, and I mean turned on just about everyday for hours at a time the unit still functions as when it was new and out of the box. The pump is still silent and all lighting works properly. With this one you definitely get what you pay for. COMMENT I have read some of the negative reviews concerning the unit not working properly and breaking down quickly. Here are my thoughts: While it is possible to get a defective unit, I have found that proper setup and maintenance should avoid most of these problems. First, it is very important to use distilled water. Not spring water and especially not tap water. Use distilled (totally mineral free water). Second, After the water is installed and the pump is circulating add 3 drops of a clear (not creamy looking) dishwashing liquid. Be careful not to add any more because the water will look cloudy. The dishwashing liquid keeps the water very soft and acts as a kind of lubricant for the pump. Third, While the pump is circulating, gently submerge the fish, one at a time. They will immediately start dancing. I have occasionally had a tentacle get caught in the grid at the bottom. To free it just take a long fork such as a meat turning fork and give the stuck fish a gental upward tug. It will easily free itself. Following these instructions will make your unit run smoothly for several months. After months of use if the fish get sluggish, add 3 more DROPS (not a squirt) of dishwashing liquid, or you can empty the unit and start fresh again.