Is BiOrb a good aquarium?
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Is BiOrb a good aquarium?
The biOrb is a beautiful tank and the lighting makes it look fantastic, especially at night. However, if your interest is in keeping several fish happy and clean, I would not recommend this tank. It’s a great decorative aquarium for one or two fish, but any more than that, you’ll be taxing the anemic filtration system.
How long do BiOrb pumps last?
The special halogen bulb used in the biorb light unit should last at least 1600 hours. This can easily be replaced following the instructions included with the light unit. Noise from the pump is usually caused by vibration against the surface iti s on.
How many fish can I put in a 8 gallon BiOrb?
A rule of thumb when stocking your BiOrb is 1 inch of fish per gallon.
What fish can I put in a 15l BiOrb?
BiOrb Classic 15 LED A Single Siamese fighting fish, Betta splendens, would be a good choice for this nano tank as male fighters need to be kept on their own.
How many fish can I put in a 4 gallon biOrb?
4 fish
For the biOrb CLASSIC 4 gallon, we recommend keeping up to 4 fish like neon tetras, mollies guppies or a betta. In regards to goldfish, we recommend keeping no more than 2 goldfish up to an inch in size in the CLASSIC 4 gallon.
How often should I clean my BiOrb?
You should clean your biorb every couple of weeks, or more frequently if you notice your water is dirty or water levels are unhealthy. If the biorb filter sponge gets dirty before a change is due it can be washed.
How often should I change the filter in my BiOrb?
Service kit – Everything you need to service your biOrb: Filter cartridge – contains clean ‘mechanical filtration’ and new ‘chemical filtration’. The filter cartridge should be changed every 4-6 weeks.
Can I put real plants in my BiOrb?
There are several benefits to growing real plants in the aquarium. Plants feed off nitrate and phosphate, helping to keep levels low and algae at bay. They also provide hiding places for fish, add interest to their environment and a tasty snack for some fish.
Can you use normal gravel in a biOrb?
Reef-One advises against putting gravel, sand or small stones in the biOrb. Gravel is likely to reduce filtration and may become lodged in the filter cartridge casing. However, if you do use other gravel of ceramic media in your biorb or biube, make sure it is big enough not to get stuck in the bottom of the aquarium.
How often do I need to change my biOrb filter?
How often do you change the filter in a biOrb tank?
Can you use normal gravel in a BiOrb?
How long does it take to cycle a BiOrb?
This process is called the ‘cycle’ and will take about 28 days for one small goldfish. This is potentially a risky time for the fish and the level of ammonia should be minimised by introducing a small fish and not feeding too much.
How many fish can I put in a 4 gallon BiOrb?
How often do I need to change my BiOrb filter?
Can you use any heater in a BiOrb?
BiOrb fish tanks are sold as cold water tanks meaning they do not come complete with a heater. They are however suitable to be transformed into a tropical tank, you just need to purchase one of the two BiOrb heaters available.
How often should I change the water in my BiOrb?
BiOrb (30L / 8 Gallon): Replace Filter every 6 weeks; Change Water (30%) every 3 weeks. BiOrb (60L / 16 Gallon): Replace Filter every 4 weeks; Change Water (30%) every 4 weeks.
