How long should I cycle my BiOrb?

How long should I cycle my BiOrb?

This process is called the ‘cycle’ and will take about 28 days for one small goldfish. This is potentially a risky time for the fish and the level of ammonia should be minimised by introducing a small fish and not feeding too much. Even so, some fish may not cope with life in very new aquariums.

How many fish can I put in my BiOrb?

With a mature tank, good water quality and regular maintenance you could keep a community of 20 tiny nano fish in a 30 litre BiOrb, or 15 fish the size of a Zebra danio.

Are biOrbs good for bettas?

The BioOrb does an amazing job keeping the tank clean and fresh. To help the process even more I bought Marimo Moss balls which I thought were a little gimicky at first, but not only do they provide great coverage for my Betta, but they also help maintain the environment in the BiOrb.

What fish do well in BiOrb?

A quick list of some suitable fish for BiOrbs include: Tetras, Minnows, Barbs, Danios, Cory Catfish, and Kilifish. When selecting fish, make sure to choose them from clean aquariums with no dead or dying fish.

Can you have bottom feeders in a BiOrb?

Do not keep ‘bottom feeding’ fish, such as a common pleco, loach or catfish in Biorb Aquariums. The ceramic media used for biological filtration in Biorb aquariums is unsuitable for them. Many of these species also grow very large.

How many fish can you have in a 40 Litre tank?

An aquarium this size will hold around 15 tropical or 7 cold water fish of 3cm length at adulthood.

How often should you do a water change in a biOrb?

BiOrb (30L / 8 Gallon): Replace Filter every 6 weeks; Change Water (30%) every 3 weeks. BiOrb (60L / 16 Gallon): Replace Filter every 4 weeks; Change Water (30%) every 4 weeks.

Is biOrb worth the money?

The biOrb is a beautiful tank and the lighting makes it look fantastic, especially at night. However, if your interest is in keeping several fish happy and clean, I would not recommend this tank. It’s a great decorative aquarium for one or two fish, but any more than that, you’ll be taxing the anemic filtration system.

How often should I change the Airstone in my BiOrb?

Your airstone should be replaced every 4-8 weeks after which their effectiveness diminishes as calcification occurs due to the hard water in your aquariums.

Can you put normal gravel in a biOrb?

Reef-One advises against putting gravel, sand or small stones in the biOrb. Gravel is likely to reduce filtration and may become lodged in the filter cartridge casing. However, if you do use other gravel of ceramic media in your biorb or biube, make sure it is big enough not to get stuck in the bottom of the aquarium.

How many guppies can you have in a 45 litre tank?

The general recommendations for stocking any tank are 1cm of fish per litre of water. So for adult guppies, say around 4cm each, that gives you 11 fish in total.

How many guppies can I put in a 40l tank?

If the fish are an inch long like Neon tetras, White Cloud Mountain minnows or male guppies, we recommend a maximum of around 15 fish in total.