What can live in a BiOrb?
BiOrb Classic 60 litre For temperate you could mix White Clouds, Danios, Variatus platies and either a pair of Paradise fish or Florida flagfish. Go tropical and you could keep groups of many of the most popular fish including tetras, rasboras, small barbs like Cherry barbs, guppies and platies.
How many fish can you have in a 100 Litre tank?
The ‘inch per gallon rule’ / 1cm per 2 litres The length of fish is sometimes referred to as ‘fish inches’. A 100 litre tank equals 22 gallons therefore according to this rule can accommodate 22 inches of fully grown fish. The metric version of this would be 100 litres can hold 50cm of fully grown fish.
Can you put real plants in a BiOrb fish tank?
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.
Are biorb tanks bad for fish?
Biorb aquariums are great, however, they do have limitations like any fish tank. Do a little research before buying the fish you want. Don’t try to put too many fish in your biorb, fish need space, a rough rule of fish keeping is one inch of fish per gallon of water.
How often should I clean my biorb fish tank?
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 you do a water change in a biOrb?
every 3 weeks
BiOrb (30L / 8 Gallon): Replace Filter every 6 weeks; Change Water (30%) every 3 weeks.
What do you need to know about biorb fish tanks?
They are a company that designs products which make fishkeeping accessible and enjoyable to all. biOrb always strives to create the most stylish, aesthetically pleasing aquariums which are low maintenance and provide healthy environments for fish. biOrb technology means you don’t need to be an aquatics expert to enjoy a biOrb.
How big is a full size biorb aquarium?
BiOrbs are very popular aquariums and come in a number of sizes including 15, 30, 60 and even 105 litre volumes. Their spherical shape, acrylic construction and low voltage lighting make them popular with new fishkeepers and they are leaders in Lifestyle design, fitting perfectly into any room.
What kind of water does a freshwater snail need?
Most freshwater snails have similar care. They are largely tolerant of nitrate levels (<20ppm) but do not tolerate ammonia or nitrite in their water at all. Because of this, they are best added to a cycled tank or pond.
How many fish can I add to my biorb?
BiOrbs come with multi-stage filtration which includes a very large biological filter. This means that once mature you could add five White Clouds and five Zebra danios, along with shrimp and snails.