The BiOrb aquarium is ideal for you if have a problem finding the time gathering all the required aquarium equipment together or if you’re a newbie and a bit daunted about setting up your first aquarium or if you simply don’t want to spend the time getting all the equipment together and maintaining you tank.
The unique built in five stage filter system minimises maintenance and keeps the tank water crystal clear making the whole thing look stunning. Biological filtration is aided by the use of porous ceramic beads instead of gravel, these hold enormous amounts of the good bacteria which convert ammonia and nitrite into nitrate. Maintenance is minimal, change the filter cartridge at the proper time and some of the tank water and that’s it!
The biggest thing to remember is that the BiOrb range is totally made up of relatively small aquaria compared with normal size glass tanks. The biggest mistake that you can make with a BiOrb tank is to fill it with far too many fish, much more than the filter and aeration system can handle. Even one goldfish in a baby BiOrb is too much and of course fish grow and can easily outgrow your BiOrb aquarium. Certain fish species, however large they are would not be happy in these tanks, they may need dense vegetation or lots of open water for fast swimmimng.
To summarise, the advantages of these tanks are:
They are well designed and cleverly lit for a brilliant look
They have a small footprint
They come with full instructions and everything in the box
The BiOrb range is made from plexiglas acrylic which is ten times stronger than glass
They come with an easy change filter cartridge
Maintenance is reduced and the fish remain healthy because of the built-in five stage filter system
and disadvantages:
They are not cheap
The small size of these tanks limits your choice of fish and their numbers
The top opening of the globe shaped tanks can make cleaning more difficult
Conclusion
Taking everything into account there is no doubt that these aquariums look great, particularly with the special lighting effects provided by the intelligent LED lighting. Provided you take care not to overstock they certainly provide easy access to the wonderful world of owning a home or office aquarium.