Baby biOrb Aquarium with Halogen Light, Silver, 4 Gallons
May 9, 2011 by James Smith
Filed under Aquarium Tank
Baby biOrb Aquarium with Halogen Light, Silver, 4 Gallons
- Self-filtering aquarium keeps water healthy and clear for months at a time
- Built-in filtration system uses 5-stage method combining biological, mechanical, and chemical filtration
- All supplies and instructions included
- Silver trim looks great in home or office
- Measures 13 x 13 x 13 inches; covered by manufacturer?s warranty
The baby biOrb™ combines the looks of a traditional fish bowl with the performance of a ‘hi-tech’ aquarium. The 4-gallon fish bowl incorporates a clever and easy to change filtration system that has been designed to provide maximum benefits and fish keeper. biOrb’s stylish, globe-shaped design will prove an eye-catching feature in any location. Together with its low maintenance and strong, safe construction will appeal to all age groups in both private and business sectors.
List Price: $ 79.99
Price: $ 69.99
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I totally recommend this aquarium kit for anyone just starting out in the fish-keeping hobby. Vitually everything you’ll need comes in the box. However, when I bought my BiOrb a year ago, there was no heater included. If you want to keep tropical fish, you will likely need to purchase BiOrb’s heater kit if they haven’t yet decided to include a heater in the package. You can purchase a small heater at any good pet store, but it’s likely to be a bit of an eyesore in the BiOrb.
I keep 3 dwarf African frogs and one dwarf puffer in the BiOrb and there is ample room. Cleaning day is about every 8 weeks and is generally only a matter of changing a few gallons of water and taking out the old filter cartridge and putting a new one in. The tank is well-aerated and you never see fish gasping for air at the top. Plus, it’s a gorgeous tank.
My only complaint is that when I bought the BiOrb, I had no idea that they would soon come out with a 16-gallon version. I definitely would have gotten the larger tank, since with the smaller one, you have to severely limit the number of fish or aquatic creatures you keep in it. With the 16 gallon tank, you can have double the number of pets. Still, I’m very happy with my BiOrb.
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Have to disagree with the other reviewer here … I purchased a Baby biOrb recently for my new Betta, after having my first betta living in an airless bowl for a couple years. I simply got tired of cleaning a stinky bowl every week. As a result, I went shoppin for a new tank with a bubbler and filter system and found the Baby biOrb.
While I agree that the maintence costs are significant at $132/ year (if you need to change a filter every 4 weeks), the costs balance with ease of maintenance. Personally, my experience with cleaning the Baby biOrb was a snap with the optional suction hose. Took me fifteen minutes to clean the tank, drain the grimey water and add new water. Couldn’t have been much easier. And, I am not sure how anyone could have a problem swapping filter cartriges unless they have motor skills issues.
I also built a noise dampening box for the air pump – my only real complaint is that the “whisper quiet” pump sounds like a mini jackhammer after about five minutes.
Great product and looks awesome.
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