BiOrb

what makes you suggest many water changes? do you think the filter would be a bit crappy? cos thats would be one of my main concerns too.
 
I didn't know there was a filter. Anyways, I thought it was just a globe that had water in it, in this case, that will be better, but only reduce you water changes to everyonther week, 25-40 percent. And you'll need to put it in a warm spot, cuz it has no heater.
IMO, I wouldn't get it. I have never liked those things, well, any self containded aquarium, except the eclipse systems, you could just get a 15 gallon eclipse system.
I don't know the metric conversitons, so I don't know the gallonage, so I don't know what fish would be good.
 
i was given a biorb as a present and was like many a bit dubious about them but having run it for a while i can say i really do like them, not only do they look cool but a water change of about 20% max every 10 days will suffice, as long as you dont overstock or overfeed they are fine. in mine i have 2 large lionheads.
chris
 
thanks for the replys peeps.

O-man; excuse my ignorance but what is an eclipse system? is it like the juwel aquariums - maybe it is the same but different brand name this side of the pond.

i was thinking of having it on my desk at work - thought it would look better than a normal cuboid tank. i think it should be ok with light stocking as midcuk said.

cheers
 
It's made by marineland, great product, competly self sufficant, except the heater, water, and decorations. It comes with a nice filter with a bio wheel and a light fixture with a bulb sutable for growing hardy plants in. It comes in..I think 4 sizes..they are all good, but the smaller 3 come with the tank, the larger ones it is just the hood, with the filter, and dual lights.
I think their site might be down as of right now, so I can't give you a link. Lemme look for some others.
http://freshaquarium.about.com/library/reviews/aapreclipse12.htm
that gives you a general overview of the system 12 unit. They do make bigger ones to fit tanks larger then 20 gallons.
 
Self sufficient implies the product takes care of itself...People are self sufficient, maybe computers. Unless the tank performs it's own water changes and feeding, it's not self sufficient.

I think everyone is saying it's a complete package, including all the needed items...Though I disagree when the tank comes without a heater or filter.

Sorry--this just bugged me. Being picky, I know.
 
oriongirl; thanks for the input but i'm not under the illusion that any tank would be maintenance free.

i just kinda liked the look of the BiOrb more than anything. i know bowls are a bad shape surface-volume ratio wise but as this comes with an inbuilt filter and the promise of good airation i wondered if it would work/anybody had any experience of them.

regards,
 
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