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.
What is a BiOrb fish tank?
biOrb Life
These aquariums look like no other with stylishly curved lines and a choice of three colours – Clear, Black or White. The four available sizes are 15, 30, 45 or 60 litres with a standard or MCR light unit which offers 16 different colour and four time cycles to simulate various light conditions.
How do I program my BiOrb light MCR?
You simply need to put pressure down on the smallest bubble and the light will begin to flash. You will need to keep the pressure from your finger on the “button” and let go at the proper flash in order to set the light up on the proper cycle. There are four different cycles for this light.
Can you put a heater in a biOrb?
The biOrb Tropical Heater Pack contains a 50 watt standard aquarium heater capable of heating the water in any biOrb up to 16 gallons / 60 liters. A Heater Stand is also supplied that enables the heater to be fitted securely onto the curved surface of the biOrb.
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Why is my biOrb light not working?
Apparently majority of the time is a battery issue. The battery was placed upside during production,so the customer would just have to flip the battery with the (+) up. Stand in front of the tank, hold the remote close to the lid and press the on and off button a few times back and forth then select a color.
Are Biorbs noisy?
You won’t mind the noise after a while. The original pump for the biorb was way too noisy. i replaced that and now it is starting to get noisy again, however I feel it is because of the position of the pump.
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.
Why is there no bubbles in my BiOrb?
If the bubbles have reduced in your BiOrb you may need to replace the air stone. The air stone fits in the base of the BiOrb underneath the filter cartridge. It breaks up the flow of air into the aquarium, splitting it into a mass of fine bubble.
How often should you change BiOrb ceramic media?
Replacing some of the media every year or so can help to keep the filtration efficiency. Never replace more than 1/3rd of your media at one time and wait at least a month before replacing any more in order to keep a healthy population of bacteria.
How do I slow down my BiOrb filter?
If you are noticing that problem try attaching a small clamp or clip to the air tube coming from the air pump to slow down the air flow. Once the air flow has slowed down from your pump your betta fish will be be able to stay at the top of the aquarium longer.
Can you clean BiOrb filter?
If the biorb filter sponge gets dirty before a change is due it can be washed. However the chemicals in the filter cartridge only remain ‘active’ for a limited period, after this period toxins, which have been absorbed, may be released back into the water. Therefore the cartridge should be replaced.
How do you keep BiOrb water clean?
How to keep your biOrb aquarium perfect
- Filter cartridge – contains clean ‘mechanical filtration’ and new ‘chemical filtration’.
- Cleaner pad – lint free with rough and smooth sides to remove any little algae spots, bits of dirt, etc.
- Water treatment packets – Use the packets to treat your tap water during water changes.
Do I have to use ceramic media in BiOrb?
The ceramic media provided with your biorb aquarium is essential for biological filtration. It is your fish’s toilet, bacteria will colonize the media and consume toxic fish waste making the water safer for your fish to live in. Without this, the water in your biorb aquarium would become polluted very quickly.
Are Biorbs easy to maintain?
For those who have freshwater biorb tanks, cleaning and maintenance can be relatively simple, as long as you start with a quality filter. The filter should be selected for the larger range of tank sizes.
How do you remove algae from BiOrb?
If you see a buildup of algae on the glass or tank decorations, clean them with a sponge, soft cloth, or toothbrush. Let the broken up algae settle to the bottom for a while. Then finish by filtering out the gravel with a water vacuum.
Why does my fish tank water keep turning green?
“Green Water” outbreaks are caused by a sudden population explosion of suspended algae known as phytoplankton. Unlike other algae species that grow on the glass or objects in the aquarium, green water algae float about the tank and multiply by the billions in a short period of time, in what’s known as a “bloom”.
Why does my fish tank turn green so fast?
Causes of Algae in Aquariums
Too much light or too many nutrients in the water will cause algae to grow rapidly. If you experience algae overgrowth, it could be caused by: Leaving house lights on too long. The tank receiving too much direct sunlight.
What causes black algae in fish tank?
Black beard algae is actually a red algae and thrives in high-phosphate environments. What this means is that if you have it in your aquarium, it’s either a sign that more water changes are needed – perhaps boosted by using a gravel cleaning syphon, or that your tap water contains high levels of phosphate.