Biorb Marine Aquarium

[LIL860]

I was browsing and noticed that Biorb now do a marine conversion kit are these any good

www.reef-one.com

 

[wendywc]

Personally, I wouldn't bother with a Biorb in general, especially when their largest one is only 60 litres (~16 gallons).

 

[fiskkeeperpro]

Interesting... I think it would look nice but you wont be able to ahve any corals due to poor lighting- 8 watt halgogen bulb. You would also be very limited to the fish you could have- 3 max in the 60l version and maybe 1 or 2 in the 30l version- in the 15l version only 1 1inch fish probably.
I supose it would be alright if you want a quick and cheap marine aquarium (retails at £49.99-£59.99) but otherwise, my opinion is no, don't do it. It would never look like a marine aquarium with real live rock and proper coral all you could have in ther is fake coral.

will

 

[connorsbala]

At work we've got one setup and it looks terrible! The replica rock is crap, the lightings rubbish and the bowl magnifies the fish, making them look bigger and stupid!!!!!!!!!! If you want a tank like that, go for the orca, although i personally dont like the depth of the tank.

BTW the conversion kits 59.99 but you have to buy the bowl which could be about 100...The kit doesnt come with a tank!

 

[jkrekord]

Well im going to disagree with the above. The shop i work a currently has a 6o litre biorb set up with a pair of black percula clowns, and a few small green chromis but the chromis are only temporary. And it looks good. In my opinion if your after a small tank for just a couple of small simple marine fish they are fine. Very good if your after a little tank which look very modern and stylish.

 

[Dorkhedeos]

In my opinion, i would say the biorb is crap. That airstone is going to bring all the crap up to the surface if you decide to keep it. Another problem with that tank is the shape and the size of the opening. With that design, it will be pretty hard to clean if you dont have small hands. If you have that much to spend on a tank, i would go with a biocube 14 or nanocube 12 because biorbs are like a joke to these tanks. If you want it though, go on ahead and try it out.

 

[top_cat]

I have a 60L Marine biOrb and I agree with jkrekord, it is really good and looks great. I'm really pleased with my purchased and everyone who sees it keeps asking where they can buy it (I must have sold 3 or 4 already).

The kit comes complete with everything needed so I don't need to buy anything else other than live rock and critters (adding fish next week). The instructions really help, even though I have done a lot of reading about setting up a marine tank and what fish to keep it was good to be able to follow the instructions to get it all correct.

Regarding cleaning I haven't had any problems at all. The opening is large enough to get good sizes pieces of live Rock in there so clearly enough space for an arm (unless you are 30 Stones! with arms like tree stumps lol). Also I have the green magnetic algae cleaner which is really good at clearing the tank.

Anyway i'm really impressed with it, I can't wait to get my fish in. I'll keep you all updated with how I progress.

 

[Robbo851]

They might be the best for keeping lots of ish and you cant keep coral in it, but i doubt these are aimed at proper die hard fish fans, they are for modern home and i think look quite good as long as they are kept simple. I don't think the majority of members would have one but they have the oooh factor to impress guests which is what they are all about

 

[BigC]

Hi,
My daughter has a Bi-Orb in her bedroom in which she keeps 2 goldfish. How does this relate to your question, well I would refrain from using one as a nano venture for a couple of reasons, firstly its acrylic and round, rockwork will scratch it severly, secondly they are an absolute nightmare to get at to clean. try getting a decent sized net in the neck opening. pretty labour intensive to maintain.
Dont let me put you of,f just making you aware of the negitives I've come across.
Regards
BigC

 

[summat fishy]

I have an answer to your question, two words... Wave Cubo

 

[nanocubeking]

Personally I think they are just a scame. YOu can keep fish at best. I dont own one so I dont really know.

 

[summat fishy]

they are really god, opt for a halide system and your rockin! or, buy an extra hang on lamp for 20 quid... not bad! the filter can have all sorets of media added too.

 

[fiskkeeperpro]

summat fish do you have one? If yes, could you post some pics for us to see, yoy never know, it may change out minds.

 

[@ombomb]

biorbs seem terrible for freshwater fish imo, i wouldn't even consider trying to set up a reef in one

 

[OohFeeshy]

Hoesntly though, 50 quid... For a bit of salt, a hydrometer, a couple of bits of fake rock and a couple of other bits of rubbish? Mhm. I'd imagine putting LR in that would be a great laugh.