I need advice on biOrb? Tank or Eclipse System

F

fishy_sue

AC Members
Jun 24, 2006
66
0
0
I need advice on biOrb® Tank or Eclipse System

I need advice for a small tank for son's Christmas present. I want to buy it and start the cycle. Eclipse System 12 or BiOrb look cute. Anyone have any advice?

Thanks,
Susan
 
I would definatly go with the eclipse. They're great tanks. You could have a nice little tank. What critters do you have in mind?
 
Another vote for the eclipse. Biorbs have a low amount of surface area to water volum - not the best thing for the fish.
 
I'll be the jerk that says neither. Oceanic has a new setup in 8 gallon and 29 gallon; I'm not sure if there is anything in-between. Oceanic is usually very expensive, and they back that up with poor customer service (that's just my experience, but I emailed them several times and they never responded to my question). The Eclipse systems are a bit hard to clean due to the cross-bar, and unless your filter cartridge is brand-new, much of the water flows over the top without going through the sponge or charcoal. I'm sure it's fine for a lightly-stocked tank, but who has one of those? I donated my son's Eclipse 6 to his daycare because it was too small to be easy to service. I bought a used 20 gallon PetsMart starter kit from a trusted friend, and we have enjoyed it much more, though I did upgrade the filter. If you decide to get a 20 or 29 gallon and live in metro Atlanta, let me know if you want to buy a slightly used Penguin 150. Good luck, and thanks for saying CHRISTmas!
 
We do Christamas and don't allow the old man in the red suit in the house. I am in Oklahoma.

This tank will be a pea puffer tank.
 
It is good that you are starting the cycle this early! That way he can have fish by christmas! Fish are not such an impulse buy--and it is somewhat of a let down for small kids to get an aquarium and learn they can't get fish for weeks.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
AquariaCentral.com
Top Bottom