What type of fish can you put in a BiOrb?
A quick list of some suitable fish for BiOrbs include: Tetras, Minnows, Barbs, Danios, Cory Catfish, and Kilifish. When selecting fish, make sure to choose them from clean aquariums with no dead or dying fish.
Are BiOrb tanks good for fish?
BiOrb aquariums come with everything you need to start an aquarium and are an ideal for first time fish keepers for both cold and tropical fish. There is also a large range of accessories that can be bought too including cleaning pads, air pumps, plants and stones.
What is the biggest BiOrb tank?
biOrb 105
Large 360⁰ aquarium with stand The biOrb 105 is the largest tank in the range, holding an impressive 105 litres of water. There’s plenty of space for fish, plants and the wide range of extras that biOrb offer. As the tank is perfectly round, you can see all angles of the aquarium.
How many fish can you keep in a BiOrb?
With a mature tank, good water quality and regular maintenance you could keep a community of 20 tiny nano fish in a 30 litre BiOrb, or 15 fish the size of a Zebra danio.
When can I put fish in my biOrb?
24 hours
Wait 24 hours after setting up your biOrb to add fish. Don’t be tempted to add too many fish too quickly. Remember that when you add a fish to an aquarium, the aquarium’s bacteria start to multiply to catch up with the waste they produce. Adding fish too quickly will cause high ammonia levels, poisoning the fish.
How often do you change a biOrb filter?
every 4-6 weeks
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.
How many fish can you keep in a biOrb?
How do you maintain a BiOrb fish tank?
* Recommended BiOrb maintenance:
- Baby BiOrb (15L / 4 Gallon): Replace Filter every 6 weeks; Change Water (30%) every 2 weeks.
- 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.
Are orb fish tanks good?
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 often should I change biOrb filter?
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.
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 do you clean the water in a biOrb tank?
Cleaner pump – The easiest way to remove old water from your biOrb. Just a few squeezes will have the water flowing into a bucket. And its long reach lets you suck debris from the aquarium bottom, without syphoning off the clean water.