Epinions Recent Reviews for colstudent69

Nice mask, great snorkel with one potential problem

Fri, 29 Dec 2006 13:57:54 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author colstudent69 - My wife and I both enjoy snorkeling, but before our trip to Cancun this Christmas we discovered that my wife's mask was a little old and yellow and my snorkel had broken at the end of our last snorkeling trip. So I set out to find a good, affordable...

My fish love it and so do many other inhabitants

Fri, 29 Dec 2006 12:39:02 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author colstudent69 - I am constantly on the search for new food to put into my saltwater aquarium to vary the diet of my fish and other aquarium inhabitants. I recently went to MACNA (Marine Aquarium Conference of North America) and was able to get a free sample of this...

Fabulous food, but expect SLOW service

Thu, 28 Dec 2006 14:13:50 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author colstudent69 - Introduction: My wife and I really enjoy Mexican food and we are lucky enough to live in Houston, TX that has a Mexican restaurant on nearly every corner. Pappasito's and Chuy's are the big Mexican sit-down chains in our part of Texas and while...

Xel-Ha water park is great for fish, terrible for coral and environmental responsibility

Wed, 27 Dec 2006 21:52:21 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author colstudent69 - One thing that my wife and I wanted to do while we were in Cancun was to see nice coral reefs. We did not do a lot of research before going on our trip and heard Cozumel was nice for diving and that Xel-Ha and Xcaret were great for snorkeling. It turns...

Great food, quiet location, but far from local activities

Tue, 26 Dec 2006 19:23:15 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author colstudent69 - The location: This was our first trip to Cancun and we did not really understand the layout of the city and "hotel zone" until we arrived and took the bus around. This hotel is the last stop on the local bus routes that take you from the end of...

Buckeye Field Supply Online Store: Great customer service and easy to order on-line if you have Paypal

Fri, 16 Dec 2005 20:20:31 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author colstudent69 - If you are looking for a place to purchase supplies for an RO/DI unit for your home or your aquarium, this is one of the best places I've found to get them online. The website is geared more toward aquarium RO/DI supplies than some of the fancy RO...

Texas Roadhouse: My favorite Steak Place, well, my favorite reasonably priced steak place

Wed, 30 Nov 2005 00:32:26 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author colstudent69 - I was surprised to find that Texas Roadhouse was not in the epinions database, but thanks to Megu this has been corrected! Thanks for adding it so quickly! The Chain: For those of you living under a rock, or those that simply don't try new...

A great charger that came with my camera!

Wed, 23 Nov 2005 21:22:05 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author colstudent69 - I have been using my C
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Powershot S500 for 10 months now and this charger is one of my favorite accessories. Physical Characteristics: This little charger is only 2-1/4" W x 3-5/8" H x 1-1/8" D. It...

Successfully killed my wasps, on the second try

Tue, 22 Nov 2005 15:24:31 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author colstudent69 - As if fire ants weren't enough of a pain in my yard, I recently discovered a large colony of wasps hanging out in my garden. I detest using poison, but I needed to be able to work in my garden without being stung, so I went to Lowes and found this...

A good Chinese Restaurant for authentic and americanized food.

Fri, 18 Nov 2005 19:04:51 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author colstudent69 - My wife and I used to go to a Chinese restaurant in Houston's Chinatown that did not have an English name and was simply referred to as "The Spicy Place". Well, unfortunately it was too spicy and the restaurant burned down!! The owners decided to move...

A good test, but this is only for advanced reefers in certain cases

Tue, 15 Nov 2005 16:03:57 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author colstudent69 - I've dusted off my Salifert Iodine Test Kit for this review. Why did I dust it off? Well, I don't use it that much, see below for why. Iodine Discussion: Why would we want to know about Iodine in the reef aquarium? Well, there are some very...

Just thinking of the smell is making me salivate

Sat, 12 Nov 2005 16:43:02 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author colstudent69 - I was never really into the whole smoothie/juice bar thing. I had been to several including Smoothie King, Planet Smoothie and the smoothie shop. While the smoothies were OK, they weren't worth the $4-$5 it cost me to get them. Especially if I added...

Intermatic Random Pattern Security Timer TN711C: A good timer for regular use...even OK for aquariums

Mon, 7 Nov 2005 17:47:50 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author colstudent69 - I purchased these timers almost 10 years ago and they are still working! If you want a reliable timer (meaning not breaking) then these are a great option. However, there are a couple of things to know about it before purchasing. Size: These...

Select Brands CORALIFE Power Center (ACL01690) Surge Suppressor: A great affordable timer and wavemaker...some minor annoyances

Wed, 26 Oct 2005 18:12:56 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author colstudent69 - I have been searching for devices to automate my home SW aquarium as much as possible and I have not found a better combination of functions for the price than the CORALIFE Power Center. So what is the powercenter? The power center is a surge...

Scotch-Brite Heavy Duty Scrub Sponge: My favorite sponge for cleaning

Wed, 12 Oct 2005 15:21:37 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author colstudent69 - I'm one of those home owners that is constantly in search of cheaper options for everything in the house. However, if I find a quality product I have no problem paying more for it. Scotch-Brite Heavy Duty Scrub Sponges are one of products I make an...

Good location for the price, uncooperative management

Wed, 5 Oct 2005 13:26:41 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author colstudent69 - My wife and I took a trip to Corpus Christi and Motel 6 has two locations in Corpus, this one and one on San Padre Island. We were able to book this one online with a discounted rate that was not available at the San Padre Island location. So we were...

Excellent heat distribution and easy to clean...so far

Tue, 4 Oct 2005 15:03:46 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author colstudent69 - I tried holding on to my bachelor pad skillet as long as possible, but when the non stick coating started to flake off, it was time to replace it. That is when the sticker shock for a new skillet hit my wife and I. 99.99 for a new skillet? 129.99?...

abebooks.com: Excellent used textbook prices, but terrible experiences.

Mon, 3 Oct 2005 12:07:42 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author colstudent69 - My wife and I are both in school and we spend a lot of money on textbooks. So we are always in search of a cheap source for textbooks. My wife is especially patient with websites that offer cheap textbooks even if their customer service is below...

Ryan goes solo....almost... to save his son

Sun, 2 Oct 2005 21:06:48 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author colstudent69 - NOTE: To Books category leads...there is another review for this book that is off-topic. Series Title: Deathlands Book Title: Chill Factor. Book 15 of ~70. Published May, 1992. Book Author: James Axler Length: 349...

A sturdy drive, but annoying software

Sat, 1 Oct 2005 14:47:37 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author colstudent69 - I received this jumpdrive as a gift for my birthday and so far I would recommend it with a couple of warnings. Construction: This drive seems solidly constructed as I've dropped it a couple of times and it is none the worse for wear. I like...

A good phone for light use with some minor problems.

Fri, 16 Sep 2005 14:42:02 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author colstudent69 - Our office recently switched over to voice over IP (VOIP) and I received a new Cisco 7905G as my phone. I've used it for over 6 months now and have discovered a few things I thought I would share. Physical Description: The picture is correct...

A good product, but there are better options

Thu, 15 Sep 2005 17:29:28 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author colstudent69 - There are a wide variety of opinions in the SW fish tank hobby, remember mine is only one of many. Try to get opinions from many informed people as possible before you form your own. A little more of my opinion can be found in my links at the bottom of...

Leviton White GFCI Outlet: This possibly saved my life, or at least prevented a nasty shock

Thu, 15 Sep 2005 16:13:40 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author colstudent69 - Having a SW aquarium in your house can be a deadly proposition. There is easily enough voltage running through all the pumps and lights around your aquarium that you can be killed or dangerously shocked. Of course this is true of your kitchen or...

Nice reel for the price, make sure to mount properly.

Thu, 15 Sep 2005 15:08:28 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author colstudent69 - I purchased my house a little over a year ago and quickly realized I didn't want to store a portable hose reel in my undersized garage. So I went to Lowes and HD in search of a hose reel I could mount to the side of my house. I ended up buying this...

My favorite computer game ever, still a good play today.

Tue, 13 Sep 2005 18:17:33 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author colstudent69 - Total Annihilation is still my favorite computer game of all time for the PC. It had the perfect mix of gameplay, strategy, and on-line playing opportunities. The storyline was a little weak, but you quickly forget that when engaged in battle! So...