Not many aquariums can boast itself to be coffee table worthy. However, the biOrb is so practically designed that it will not look out of place wherever you keep it. Includes water treatments - Maximises the filter efficiency and mimises the impact to water quality Acrylic is much lighter than glass in comparison. Overall, it offers better clarity as well and uniquely balances both functional and decorative purposes. When it comes to the cons, one gripe that we do have with this aquarium is with the price tag. Sure, the tank itself is sturdy and made with high-quality materials, however for the price that we pay for it, we did expect it to come with some accessories which it didn’t.

Why do I have to keep the biOrb out of sunlight? All aquariums should be kept out of sunlight. There are three main reasons why; Another advantage that acrylic has over glass is that it’s much more scratch resistant. It’s flexible enough to resist bumps and physical damage better, and even if it falls from a greater height and breaks, the pieces are easier to remove than glass as well. The Filtration What is the job of UVB light and what is the lifetime? UV-B stimulates vitamin D3 synthesis from the precursor vitamin D2. Lifetime of the light is 20,000 hours.Can the heating be switched off from below? The heater cable can be switched on and off within the OASE Control APP. There are three basic forms of filtration in a BiOrb fish tank: biological, chemical and mechanical. How scratch resistant is the acrylic? Acrylic, while very clear can be scratched. In case of small scratches, the 46026 scratch remover polish from the biOrb aquarium range can be used to restore the acrylic. x Bio Ring foam ring (no substrate or aquarium supplied that is shown in the picture. These are for illustration only)

Why has my biOrb gone cloudy? Immediate cloudiness can be a result of insufficient cleaning of the ceramic media; if so it will eventually settle out. Wiping the inside of the bowl with your fingertips will also help. Cloudiness and smelliness, especially over a short period of time, indicates overfeeding or the use of the wrong type of food. Can I add fertilisers to the misting reservoir? No, anything added to the fogger reservoir will be vaporized into mist and eventually precipitate on to all internal surface possibly causing irreparable damage. What can I grow in my biOrb AIR? Depending on whether you choose AIR 30 or 60 your choice of plants is wide. AIR 60 is specifically designed for tropical plants, whereas the AIR 30 can support tropical, temperate and arid species. The key is to choose plants that grow together in the same climate. For example, you would not choose a tropical plant like an orchid and an arid cactus together. They require two very different climates. For clarity, we list the plants under their Latin names below. Many of them are also known under more common names. Suitable arid plants include; Aloe, Conophytum, Echeveria, Haworthia, Sansevieria, Sempervivum, Senecio, Austrocylindropuntia, Astrophytum, Cleistocactus, Dolichothele, Echinopsis, Euphorbia lactea compacta, Acanthocereus tetragonus, Ferocactus, Lobivia, Mammillaria, Crassula, Lithops, Parodia magnifica. Suitable temperate plants include; Tillandsia Cyanea, Tillandsia Festucoides, Tillandsia Ionantha Rubra, Tillandsia Brachycaulos x Abdita, Tillandsia Fillifolia, Tillandsia Ionantha Fuego, Tillandsia Tricolor Melanocrater, Dionaea muscipula, Drosera Aliceae, Pinquicula, Sarracenia, Heliamphora nutans x heterdoxa. Suitable tropical plants include; Fittonia Skeleton bicolour, Fittonia Red, Fittonia Lemon, Fittonia White, Peperomia, Rotundifolia, Peperomia Angulata, Peperomia verticillata, Peperomia mixed, Ball / Pillow Moss, Micro Phalaenopsis, Ceratostylis Retisquama, Haraella Ordorata, Psygmorchis pusilla, Ornithidium Sophrontis, Ornithophora Radicans. x Bio Ring foam ring, 1 x Compatible Service Kit Inc English Instructions, 1 x Airstone and 1 x Cleaning Pad (no substrate or aquarium supplied that is shown in the picture. These are for illustration only) The biOrb aquarium comes with an incredibly unique design. Not only is it able to successfully subvert the generic square shape, but with the improved LED lighting, this is a standout choice among all other accessories in the house.

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Can I use tap water in the base of my biOrb AIR? Yes, where it is not turned into mist for humidity, it is okay to use ordinary tap water in the base of your biOrb AIR.