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I don't know where you find the strength or pa...

2011-04-09T06:27:02.825-07:00

I don't know where you find the strength or patience, but thanks for the good work. There is so much BS in that one short post, but it is indicative of many out there. Congrats on responding calmly and rationally. I would like to comment on one point. You've already responded to it, but I just want to add that it's curious to criticize someone for promoting the products they sell. Especially when you clearly state any weaknesses or shortcomings in these products, clearly explain how they do or do not work as well as pointing out products that you do not sell as possible alternatives. Or yeah, you also provide supporting documentation from 3rd parties.

Disregard remarks from idiots, Wonder shells repla...

2011-02-02T16:42:23.154-08:00

Disregard remarks from idiots, Wonder shells replace Calcium missing from my Fert mix and brough my tank bank to balance. Plants are once again back on track. Thank you WONDER SHELLS

Here is a recent comment from a client: I ...

2010-06-16T18:34:05.217-07:00

Here is a recent comment from a client:

I just placed my second order for medicated and regular "Miracle Shells".
I have a giant ciclid with occasional saddleback issues, no matter how clean and well-balanced we keep his tank. I don't know why they work as well as they do but they make medicating much simpler!

Thanks for providing all the information on your site about the product, the medication content and dosing recommendation. The product (as mentioned) lacks for packaging and/or instructions. Keep up the good work and your product info.

Mary M. Williams, General Partner
J. & M. Technical Consulting

I find it hard to believe some peoples arrogance!!...

2010-02-01T21:49:28.137-08:00

I find it hard to believe some peoples arrogance!!! I don`t use wondershells, but that is only because when something goes wrong , i have every med known to the aquarium trade and know how to use them. this being said, I know of several peers in the hobby use these as a preventative measure and seldom lose fish! even without reading the articles and research, this alone should speak volumes. Just because someone hasnt used or heard of a product doesnt mean it isnt effective.i have never used a submarine, but I am fairly certain they effectively work. think about what you say before you at least read the research done by Carl! I read it all and Carls research IS sound!!!

Wow, I hardly know what to say after reading this ...

2010-01-23T18:23:13.447-08:00

Wow, I hardly know what to say after reading this Fish as Pets post and jumping over to “Aquatic Community Forum” thread from which this was found.

All I can say this is totally intellegically irresponsible.
If these people read any of your article (and the references) it obviously went in one ear and out the other.
They took aspects of the articles and the mostly the Wonder Shells web page out of context (which is intellegically dishonest IMO).
Even the comment about the Aqua Clear while made in better “taste” still shows a lack of understanding of where you are coming from and your points; As I too have many of these filters with my aquarium service customers and find your comments "spot on" as to the positive and negatives with this filter. This guy also need s a chemistry lesson as to how calcium affects pH in freshwater (unless he is confusing the use of products whether liquid or hard such as these wonder shells with a calcium reactor, which of coarse they are not and I doubt he is).

The person you quote in post #7 has no scientific reasoning at all and seems to like to pretend he does; he has no business answering questions on a forum such as this based on his ridiculous comments that are essentially lies (maybe this guy is a politician, lol).
I am currently using Wonder Shells and have been since 1989 and know both what they can and cannot do for ones aquarium and while I agree that the name “wonder shell” is a bit lame, they do definitely help improve water quality in many of my service tanks, otherwise why should I waste my money adding them to my customers tanks, when they would not know the difference if they were just “snake oil”.

BTW, here is the dictionary definition of fad for this guy should he decide to learn anything:
“a custom, style, etc. that many people are interested in for a short time; passing fashion; craze”
Sorry buddy, a product that has been around for decades and still sells well (at least in the So Calif. area) & is NOT a fad

I hope others do not read this irresponsible forum post and go elsewhere for aquarium chemistry lessons (such as your Chemistry Article)