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Resolved Question: Weekly Aquarium Water Cleaner?

Hi there. After browsing through my Pet store (no particular reason) I found a 'Weekly Water Cleaner'. ( My Pet store is a 'Pets at Home'). I keep a couple of Neon Tetra's in a 5 Gallon Tank, and was wondering if it would be safe to use- weekly of course. It does say that it is for cold water, marine, and tropical. Oh, and I was wondering that if I use it, how often will I have to change my water? I currently change it about once a month or so. (I have a BiOrb Aquarium with the BiOrb filtration Systems). Many Thanks : ] more

Resolved Question: Aquarium Stocking Suggestions / Suitable Tank Mates?

I have just upgraded my 60 litre Biorb to a 140 litre Aquatlantis Evasion 50, with an Eheim 2324 Thermofilter, my pH is 7.2 and I carry out weekly 20% water changes. I currently have 7 green neon tetras, 4 ember tetras and a green cobra guppy. I'd really like some suggestions for suitable tank mates, and some opinions on ideas I already have. I was thinking of increasing the numbers of the tetras to maybe 10 of each? This is assuming I can find a fish shop with stock. I also thought of adding either 4 neon dwarf rainbow fish (2 males and 2 females hopefully), or a pair of sparkling gourami’s (or both? I'd reduce numbers of other fish). I was a bit worried about the compatibility of the rainbow fish with the ember tetras so would appreciate if someone could confirm that these would in fact live together with no problems. I’d probably leave the tetra numbers as they are if I go for the rainbow fish. And then for bottom dwellers I was thinking of a small group of the smaller Cory’s (Panda Cory's or smaller ideally) with some Oto's (maybe Zebra’s?) if/when algae starts to become an issue. Would these fish be ok together? And should I be increasing/decreasing the numbers of any of these? Any other suggestions would be appreciated. I quite like the idea of killifish but I’m not too sure what to go for exactly. I’d like a peaceful community tank with small fish that are a little bit different – nothing aggressive enough to attack the guppy and nothing big enough to see the embers as lunch! Thank you in advance :-)LetsTalkFish - I definitely like the idea of increasing the numbers of tetra, I'd just like some sort of feature fish too, hence the rainbow fish and gourami ideas. Rams would be nice - would they be ok with the guppy or might they nip his fins? I don't think my Oto suggestion came across the way I intended - I meant that I'd only get them when there is algae in the tank, when it's fully established. At the moment they'd just be living on algae wafers, there's nothing else in the tank for them as it's just been set up. I'd be getting them because I think they're lovely little fish, especially the Zebra's. I wouldn't get any fish I didn't really like, no matter how much they might benefit the tank. Thank you for your answer, it was very helpful :-) more

Resolved Question: What is cycling a tank, and how do you do it?

Hi! I have a 4 gallon biOrb, which I am going to put 1 beta, and 2 African Dwarf frogs in. I know I have to have the water at 70-80 degrees, so I am going to get a heater. Does cycling a tank mean that I have to have the filter and heater running for a certain amount of time without fish in it? Also, do I need to add any chemicals like Stress Zyme or something to the water? (I'd be using regular tap, so what do I need to add? Cleaning tips would be helpful!! Lastly, will the filter that comes in the biOrb be sufficient? I don't see how it wouldn't be, but if you want here is a link to the tank: http://www.petco.com/product/100510/Baby-biOrb-Silver-Aquarium-Kit.aspx?CoreCat=OnSiteSearch Oh, and do you recommend getting a female or male beta? Females are less aggressive, right? THANKS!!!! I am very new to this, I have owned many betas before, but that was so long ago that I am very rusty. P.S One more thing, is the gravel that comes in the tank too scratchy for the ADFs?So basically, ammonia up, then nitrite up and ammonia down, then nitrate up, and nitrite down, then when there is no more ammonia and nitrite, it's safe to add the fish? Very complicated, but okay! Will someone please answer my other questions? Sorry! hate to sound needy, but I just needed to know. more

Resolved Question: Is there a less expensive, knockoff version of the BiOrb "Life" tank?

My husband and I are wanting to start an aquarium again, and we really like the aesthetic of the BiOrb Life tank (the rectangular one--not the spherical one). However, they're excruciatingly expensive. Does anyone happen to know if there'a another company that makes tanks that have a similar look without costing so much? Thanks! for reference: http://www.everythingbiorb.com/biorbstore/index.php/biorb-biube-aquariums/biorb-life-16-gallon-portrait-aquarium.htmlJust to clarify, it's the rectangular tank that we're more interested in. I'm aware of the dangers associated with the spherical ones. more

Resolved Question: can corals such as anemones be kept in BiOrb aquariums?

Hi. I am thinking of starting a marine aquarium, and was considering a BiOrb 60 for it. I would have in it 2 small false percular clownfish and a cleaner shrimp. However, this is not my problem. Now, I know Clownfish dont NEED an anemone, but I think it would make a lovely touch to the aquarium, and the Clownfish would probably appriciate it. But, I have heard that anemone's require special, high watt lighting, which none of the BiOrb lighting units can provide. Anyway, If I can't keep an anemone, are there any other nice looking corals that would be suitable for my aqariums lighting and for my clownfish and shrimp inside? If not, are there any other fairly small aquariums on the market that you would reccomend? Oh, and ones that aren't too much money, (preferably no more than £100, but I am prepared to go that extra mile for the right aquarium!). Thanx! more

Resolved Question: i heard biorb aquariums are low matinence?

are they also the size of a 5 gallon standard tank? more

Resolved Question: What are the minnimum tank requirements for 2 false percular clownfish, a royal Gramma and a cleaner shrimp?

Hi. I have been a tropical fish keeper for quite a long time now and feel I am experienced enough to go Marine. I would really like 2 false percular clowns, a royal Gramma, one or two cleaner shrimp and perhaps a small starfish (this wasn't in the question as I didn't have the space to add it, and it is an optional extra). These would all be in the tank along with some live rock and maybe corals. Now, BiOrb say that a 30L BiOrb is big enough for 2 false percular clownish and about 4 clean up crew such as cleaner shrimps/snails along with perhaps a small hermit crab. However, I only want 1 'cleaner crew' (a small, 5cm shrimp) and so wanted to replace it with a Royal Gramma, and if possible a small starfish. Is 30L enough for the fish I want? Or, do I need more? If so, what is the ABSOLUTE MINNIMUM size tank for all of the fish I want. I'm not trying to be cheap and get a tiny tank, its just that I can't have a massive tank as I have no room for one with all my otehr tropical aquariums. Thanx :) more

Resolved Question: Will this new aquarium setup be just fine?

I ordered a 40 gallon (37.4 really) tank. It won't be here for a while. Which gave me time to read/think on what else to get. First, I will set it up as a tropical fish tank. I just ordered Rena 300 air pump (just returned a Tetra Whisper which sound like someone is cutting grass) EHEIM Classic External Canister filter Emperor 280 filter (going to return it lol...ppl told me it's loud...they said it's already sent but I can refuse it on arrival they said) Hydro IV Sponge Filter (why not use this too at the same time for more bio-filtering lol? In case I get fry, I can just leave this one on right?) biOrb and biUbe Tropical Heater 2x Coral Floral Cave and a fake tree root with another cave below it. I also have lots of tiny aquarium blue rocks from years ago. Going to use them. ----------------------------------------------- Now for the fish. There is no pet store nearby. Only walmart sells some pet fish. I am looking into get only the small ones. No more than 2.5" at full adult size. My choices are limited to what walmart here is selling Glofish (plan to get 8 at least) tetra serpae mixed fruit tetra Platy Molly dwarf cory ghost shrimp (I will get 3 or more for algae control) gold mystery snail (same) black mystery snail (same) So aside the fish/shrimp/snails I will definately get, how should I use the remaining room? I don't even know if all these fish will get along and eat the similar food. I got the 3 in 1 food which including flake, baby shrimp, granules. Aside suggestions for the type/number of fish I should get from the list above, if you see any problems with the equipments I am getting or lack of important equipments, please say so. I am new to tropical aquarium. Thank you!I also bought two small packs of aquarium plants seeds. 1 pack with 8 seeds and with label of Hybird Aponogeton Bulbs A different package contain two large seeds labeled with Nymphaea Lilly Bulbs@ courtney It's glofish. Not goldfish. It says they grow up to 2.5" at most. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GloFishI did quite a bit reading in the past week. And I learned about the cycling. Since the tank hasn't arrived yet, i can't cycle the tank itself. But I do have a 10 gallon tank at this moment. So I am cycling the items that I already have. The caves, root, blue rocks. Hoping to get some bacteria on these things which I can plant into the new tank later when it arrives to speed of the cycling. I threw a tiny piece of fish meat into the tank a few days ago. Now the tank water already smell like fish and the ammonia reading was at 3 yesterday. You think it's a good idea to cycle these items before the actual tank arrive? Which won't arrive for another 2~3 weeks....petsmart is so slow... more

Resolved Question: What Aquarium heater is better overall? The Aqueon heater or the the tropical heater kit for biUbe & BiOrb?

Resolved Question: What type of fish for baby biOrb?

I really like the Baby BiOrb aquarium, but I am not sure what type of fish to put inside. I really like beta fish, though I have heard that they do not do so well in this tank. I am looking for only one or two fish, that are pretty, and easy to care for. *Also, for the fish, will I need to buy any special accessories? Any ideas? Thanks!This aquarium is about 4 gallons with a filter and an optional heater.What about the biOrb original. It is twice the size (8 gallons) and I believe I could fit more fish inside. Some say that I can put a male and female betta together, and others say not. Which is it???? What about two female bettas together????? B.T.W. about how many bettas can I fit into the larger tank????? Thanks!!!!!! more

Resolved Question: Cloudy tropical fish tank after one day. Why?

Hi. This is my first time looking after tropical fish so please bare with me. Yesterday I bought baby Biorb aquarium and bought the heater separately to change it from having just cold water fish to tropical. At the same day I bought 4 guppies, arriving home I followed everything the Biorb said, cleaned the bowl & gravel, filled with water, put in the sample water treatment, waited for the right temperature of the water and then gradually added the guppies (sat them in the water in the bag for about an hour and then put them in) & fed them a small amount of food to. Now I know I made a huge mistake by not leaving the tank to run fish less for 1 week, but I am such a beginner please forgive me. When they were inside the they looked beautiful against the crystal clear water, so I went to bed. Next day (today) I went to check up on my guppies and I see them surrounded by what seems to be a cloudy white or grey water. I checked to see if all 4 guppies were alive, which they are, and perfectly seem normal like they did yesterday. But I am so worried because tropical fish are just that bit more expensive then gold fishes and I don't want to be buying new fishes every week. Please help I am so worried. more

Resolved Question: Which tank should i get out of the two?

I'm deciding between a Hagen Fluval Edge (6gal) http://www.petco.com/product/111569/Hagen-Fluval-Edge-Aquarium-Kit-in-Pewter.aspx?CoreCat=FishFC_Tanks or the Biorb life 45(12gal) http://www.petco.com/product/109706/biOrb-Life-45P-Aquariums.aspx?CoreCat=FishFC_Tanks I want to make it a saltwater tank, with a clownfish, a cleaner shrimp, and possibly a green spotted puffer, depending on which tank i get. My dilemma is which tank is more suitable for being a saltwater tank, i've seen a couple youtube videos of both being saltwater tanks. So here are my questions: Which tank should i get? biorb or edge- big price difference too.. What do i need? protien skimmer etc.. And quick question, i noticed walmart carries the puffer fish but they have it in a freash water tank, aren't the salt water fish?? if i get one from walmart will it affect him if i transfer him from his freshwater enviorment to a saltwater one? will he die?? Thanks!! more

Resolved Question: HELP ! Advice needed about a new tropical tank?

I have never kept fish before. I was thinking of buying a 60litre BiOrb and keeping maybe five little neon fish in it because I have read they are really unsuitable for goldfish etc. I am disabled with severe arthritis and don't think I could manage the water changes on a big rectangular tank though I know they are better than BiOrbs - at least that's what I read on the Internet. I have been to two pet shops and both told me you can just set the tank up and put the fish in, which doesn't appear to be true. I don't mind having an empty tank as I don't want to harm any fish I buy. Can someone give me some advice over whether it would be reasonable to put that many little fish in the 60litre, or if someone can recommend something else. I cannot lift the weight of buckets of water and suchlike and don't know really what to do. I spend such a lot of time at home I thought having a little aquarium would be lovely. I know you are experts out there, please give me some advice. Thank you. more

Resolved Question: Is my baby BiOrb overstocked?

I have a baby biorb, 4gal 15 litres, filtered and heated with some java moss and a few fake plants. I know many fish enthusiasts aren't a fan of these things but it was a gift and before i was fully aware of the flaws i already had the thing up and running. i do a 25% water change every weekend, and also add some aquarium salt. i currently have -3 male guppies -1 mystery snail -1 ghost shrimp my first question is am i overstocking the tank with this set up? secondly, i'm concerned that guppies may actually need a school of 4-6, can i add 1, 2 or 3 more guppies? i don't want fry so i would get more males, will the males be perfectly happy having no females around? finally, is the ghost shrimp happy by himself or should he have a tank mate? ie another ghost shrimp. more

Resolved Question: Aquarium Stand Overhang?

I have recently bought an glass 30 ltr (8 gallon) aquarium. I was planning on putting this onto an old Biorb stand that I have but because the stand has a round top and the tank has a square base, the corners overhang. The tank base is 30x30 cms with about 5cms at each end between the corner of the tank and where is meets the base. Basically, should I get a new stand, a 30x30 cm bit of wood as an extra base or will everything be fine? more

Resolved Question: 2 Goldfish in a biorb life 30s aquarium..?

I have two goldfish currently in tiny @$$ tank. excuse my language. the tank if probably less then half a gallon. somehow my fish are still alive for over a year. ive been looking into buying this tank but i know goldfish grow according to the size of their tanks. so seeing as this bio orb is 8 gallons i was thinking it'd be nicer for my babies to finally be able to have to room to swim. does anyone know if my goldfish will grow once i move them even though theyve been in a small tank for over a year? and i know not to use the heater if i get teh biorb but is it even smart to buy this tank bc its meant for tropical fish? more

Resolved Question: I Have Goldfish, Tank Too Small.?

I fell in love with fish. I think fish are so cute and amazing to watch. My brother neglected his fish, and didn't feed them or clean the tank. I felt so sorry for them, so i cleaned out the tank and fed them and brought them up to my room. I named them Frankie & Benny. They are pretty happy up here. Frankie is about three years old, about this size http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/e9/Goldfish3.jpg/560px-Goldfish3.jpg and Benny is about 1 1/2 year old and he is about this size http://www.gardenfish.co.uk/Images/Goldfish.jpg ( a bit smaller ) Frankie & Benny live in this tank http://www.petsathome.com/shop/spongebob-themed-fish-tank-starter-kit-16379 Is this tank too small? Would this tank be big enough? Im planning on getting another goldfish near the summer. http://www.petsathome.com/shop/biorb-with-light-silver-coldwater-aquarium-starter-kit-16397 Thanks! more

Resolved Question: Im Getting Guppies, Which Gender?

I read two male betta fish will fight, and kill each other. Now im going to get a pair of guppies. Im a beginner and don't know a lot. Should i get two female or two male guppies? Also could someone pick out a tank for me from Pets At Home. Im not a kid, so i don't want a kiddies one. Also, im not getting the biOrb tank. Rubbish! So thanks, from this website please http://www.petsathome.com/shop/fish/fish-tanks/ I don't want a huge aquarium. Just a small fish tank, around £50. Thanks! Oh and are guppies cold water fish? more

Resolved Question: Is This Ok As A Beginner With Fish? Correct Tank Etc.?

I want fish. Im 13 and i want a nice tank and stuff. Ive been on Pets At Home and is all the things i picked ok? Im wanting tropical fish. Not goldfish. Food ; http://www.petsathome.com/shop/tropical-fish-flake-18g-by-pets-at-home-25453 Tank ; http://www.petsathome.com/shop/baby-biorb-with-light-15ltr-coldwater-aquarium-kit-16383 Gravel ; http://www.petsathome.com/shop/natural-white-aquarium-gravel-by-pets-at-home-25800 Also, i will be getting accessories. Oh and how much tropical fish can fit in that tank? Also, what kind should i get. If possible, can someone send me a picture of that fish. Remember, i want tropical fish! Thanks. more

Resolved Question: I need help setting up some tanks?

This is my list. I went online and got these items because they seem to fit my wants. I am getting a 50 gallon saltwater aquarium, and I liked these items. I love colorful fish, starfish, and the lionfish. I want to know if all of these are compatible or what, and I really want to keep the starfish, Blue Tang, and Lionfish on the list. Anything else might be able to be thrown out. I also want just some small, cool looking mussels and clams. Could you please revise my list for compatibility, and center it around my favorites, and make some suggestions. P.S. Everything on this list is not going to be bought, I just liked these things. I also would like to get either a BiUbe Pure or a Biorb Life, and any suggestions of fish (freshwater or saltwater). I am redoing my room to be strictly contemporary. Blue Tang yellow clown goby cave transparent goby red striped goby catalina goby Oscellaris Clownfish Tank bred Rusty Angelfish Lantern Bass Green Mandarin Red Mandarin Fuzzy Dwarf Lionfish Live Adult Brine Shrimp Ghost Shrimp Fiji Standard Live Rock Bulb Anemone Condy Anemone Empty Fancy Hermit Crab Shells Sally Lightfoot Crab Spiny Sea cucumber w/ pink and green Dwarf colored feather duster Sand Sifting Sea Star Chocolate Chip Starfish Serpent Starfish Brittle Starfish Pillow Cushion Starfish Knobby Starfish Orange Starfish Pistol Shrimp, Red Banded Warty frogfish Banded Coral Shrimp, Gold Bumble Bee Shrimp White Dot Shrimp Chestnut Cowrie Super Tongan Nassarius Snail Red Pincushion Urchin Kelp on Rock, Grape Thanks!!!!! Sorry it may be so long or confusing, please just overlook it (: more

Resolved Question: help with fish in my aquarium please?

i have a 11 gallon BiOrb aquarium, and we were about to clean the tank, and we had recieved a service kit with the aquarium when wegot it as a gift, before we clean it, its been 4 weeks and the waters murky, how do i use the pump?so basially, how does a BiOrb cleaner pump work more

Resolved Question: Are Biorb aquarium's sutiable for a couple of common blue jellyfish?

If i bought a biorb along with the marine conversion kit would it then be suitiable for a couple of small jelly fish? I ask this because at Jellyfishart.com their jellyfish tank is a biorb. Thankyou :)***EDIT-to Sue, i have not bought it yet, was just wandering***Is there the same problems with the Biube? more

Voting Question: What to do with my fish while transfering.?

Hi, i'm in the process of returning my biorb life ( 8 gallons) back to petsmart after realizing paying 183 dollars for and 8 gallon aquarium is impractical. I'm getting the 29 gallon top fin starter kit. The fish i currently have are as follows; 1 dwarf gourami, 4 glo-fish ( danios), 2 glo-light tetras. I just have absolutely no clue what to do with them seing as they are in the aquarium i am returning. Any ideas would be appreciated. Thank you. more

Resolved Question: Looking to buy a home aquarium, any suggestions?

Alright, so I have about $400 to spend on it, but obviously I don't need to spend all of that :P I am a somewhat experienced aquarium keeper. I had a 20 gallon aquarium when I was growing up, which I was responsible for cleaning and feeding. I currently have a really basic 5.5 gallon fish tank, and I also have about 5 bettas in various large bowls/small tanks. Ideally, I'd be able to keep one of my bettas in the tank, and it would be relatively low maintenance. I have seen some really spiffy systems like the biorb where everything is housed nicely in the aquarium, and something like that appeals to me. And the last thing, sad story, I live in a second story apartment and I'm not sure if I'm going to move out within the next few years or not, so maybe I should probably avoid anything too massive, in case I decide to move. Anyone have any advice for me on this subject?If I made a divided tank for the bettas, how many could I put in? more

Resolved Question: What type of fish can be kept in small ( I mean small) tanks?

I want something a bit for fun than a gold fish, but not as extravagant as a beta. One that's at least nice to look at. K I'm talking about tanks about the size of a bowl. like: http://www.petco.com/product/107847/Baby-biOrb-Black-Aquarium-Kit.aspx?CoreCat=certona-_-productdetail_3-_-Baby%20biOrb%20Black%20Aquarium%20Kit-107847 and the largest I'd want to go its : http://www.petco.com/product/109707/biOrb-Life-60P-Aquariums.aspx?CoreCat=FishFC_Tanks examples of some fish I like: http://www.petco.com/product/101111/Assorted-Swordtails.aspx?CoreCat=Freshwater Fish http://www.petco.com/product/101072/Black-Moor-Goldfish.aspx?CoreCat=Freshwater Fish ( goldfish like this are okay, but obviously need a bigger tank than I have to offer, sooo anything similar would be great!) http://www.petco.com/product/101079/Calico-Shubunkin-Goldfish.aspx?CoreCat=Freshwater Fish ( like the look of koi but obviously same issue as the above golfish) http://www.petco.com/product/104692/Cherry-Barb.aspx?CoreCat=Freshwater Fish http://www.petco.com/product/101087/Green-Tiger-Barb.aspx?CoreCat=Freshwater Fish ( preferably slightly larger than the last two because I only want one) http://www.petco.com/product/101112/Tiger-Barb.aspx?CoreCat=Freshwater Fish thanks so much =]alright i'm just asking for what would work ( like i know a betta would) and if you notice the second tank is 16 gallons. please none of the "its cruel! how would you like it if . . ." stuff most fish have very small memory spands and can be quite happy in a small tank, I just want to know which ones. I'm not asking what would FIT i'm asking which fish would be happy. I understand animals have feelings, i love animals and hate animal cruelty. If there are no fish that i can keep that would be happy then i won't get a fish. end of story.Thank you so much Samantha! Those are GORGEOUS fish! ^.^ <3 more

Resolved Question: wot fishes can i put in a bay biorb which is 15 litres?

i am thinking of buying this fish tank wot fishes can i put inside and how many i know its small but i can only afford this wot else will i need to buy? http://www.petsathome.com/shop/baby-biorb-with-light-15ltr-coldwater-aquarium-kit-16383 more

Resolved Question: can i use the baby biOrb tank from petco for my betta?

So i'm going to petco in a few days to get a new tank for my betta (my betta has been living in his 1.2 gallon tank for 2 years happily). It just seems that he would want as much space as possible, so why not? I know its a lot of money, but i don't care. Take a look at it. Just go to petco.com. heres the link to the baby biOrb: http://www.petco.com/product/107847/Baby-biOrb-Black-Aquarium-Kit.aspx?CoreCat=OnSiteSearch does it seem suitable for a betta? If you don't know its fine and i will just ask the guys at petco. thanks!Thanks decrax07 but i'm just thinking - wouldn't a ten gallon tank be too big for a little betta? My fish, Shallow, is no bigger than four inches. Would it possibly too overwhelming for him? Also, if you know of cheap gravel, decorations, heater, light, filter, and tank that all add up to 70$ or less, please feel free to link it to me as an answer! Thank you to everyone else! (if you send me a link with gravel, decorations, heater, light, filter, and tank that add up to 70$ or less, i'll "best answer" you!)Ganal: Can you give me some links for gravel and decorations? Thank you again peoples for all your help!Thanks no one needs to answer anymore. My friend who is genius with fish, said that its too circular, and will eventually cut off too much oxygen so it won't be able to access the water or something like that. Thanks for all your help, but i'm just going to stick to a normal cheap 10 gallon tank or something THANKS AGAIN! more

Voting Question: What can I put in my aquarium?

I currently have 11 platys in a 60 biorb can i have perhaps a betta or school of something, not too expensive. But pretty it looks so bare more

Voting Question: What kind of Fish can I get?

I have the 4 gallon Baby BiOrb, but I probably can't put a heater in it. So is there any kind of fish that would be suitable for the aquarium? more

Resolved Question: Question about my new male Betta?

Yesterday I got a new Betta (male) at Petco, he was the most active --and the prettiest-- one there, he was swimming around his cup, but seemed stressed at the small space he was in. So I took him home and my mom and I held his cup in the water to help adjust the temperature, (which is now 20 degrees C, I know this is probably too cold for him, but right next to his tank I have a lava lamp going and he likes to swim towards it, and look at it! haha..idk. And it surprisinglyy keeps that area of the tank quite warm!) Right now I have him in the 4 gallon Baby Biorb (He loves the Space!!) But to help warm up the tank I'm thinking about getting him this heater: http://www.wearepets.co.uk/fish/fish-products/tropical/heating-lighting/heater-pack My only concern is that the sides of the bowl are round, so how would I get the heater on?? Also, when I put his food in his aquarium (Betta Bio-Gold) He will not eat it!! He swims right past it!! I know that it's normal for Bettas to avoid eating their food for the first couple days, so is that it?? And one more thing: He's seemed to have made little "nest" like things in the rocks at the bottom, he nudges the rocks and swims into them and sleeps there, but he is really active for his second day and is mostly just swimming around. Have your Bettas ever made any nest like things?? I'm sorry this was such a long question, but thanks so much for reading it!! :) more

Resolved Question: Question about the Baby BiOrb Aquarium?

So today I got the Baby BiOrb aquarium, and when my mom, dad, and I were trying to assemble it we could not dis-attatch the "bubble tube" to put the filter cartridge in. In the instructions it said to twist the bubble tube counter-clockwise and it would come off. Well we have tried that about a million times and it will not move! And we really don't want to damage or scratch it! Has anyone had/has this aquarium? Do you know how to get the bubble tube of?? Please Help!!Problem Solved! more

Voting Question: Would a single male Betta be okay in a Baby BiOrb?

I got this thank for Christmas: http://www.petsmart.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2754536&ab=fish_fc1a I would really like to get a Betta for this tank, would a Betta do okay in here? Also, could I cycle the tank with the Betta in it? I was planning to get the Betta tomorow and just let the water sit in the aquarium with all of the decorations etc for 24 hours, would it be okay to use tap water? Thanks! more

Resolved Question: Is a 50 watt heater too much for a (4 gallon) Baby BiOrb?

The BiOrb heater pack comes with a 50 watt heater. PetCo.com states that it is for aquariums 8 gallons and up, but the actual packaging says it is suitable for all BiOrbs, including the Baby, which is 4 gallons. Is 50 watts too much for 4 gallons? Should I try to switch to a 25 watt? The thing about 25 watt heaters is: all that I've found do not have adjustable heat settings, and they don't have very good customer reviews, either. Please help! Thanks. more

Resolved Question: Jellyfish tanks......?

http://www.jellyfishart.com/default.asp I found this website and immediately thought it was amazing. A 40 gallon jelly tank for only 2500? Love it. The more I researched I discovered that it's basically a biube/biorb. What I want to know more than anything, is how big the jellies he has for sale get. He has 2" moons which can go in the "desktop" kit, but then also has 6" moons that go in the "monaco kit." So... I'm not an idiot. I realize these jellies MUST grow, and that a 2" moon will not be able to live a full life in a tiny tank because animals grow (duh). I'm just so confused... are there ANY type of readily/findable jellies that can live in the desktop jelly aquarium (secretly just a biorb)? He also lists the lifespan as 12 months for both sizes of moons which leads me to believe that his setup isn't very good because the 2" will die in the smaller tank, obviously, and the larger ones die after the same amount of time. Which doesn't make sense at all. Opinions, comments, suggestions? Are jellyfish ever a good venture for the home aquarist? more

Resolved Question: biorb question??????????????

i have a 30l biorb aquarium and i currently have small stones in there than the proper ceramic Media that you are supposed to use, well my tank is taking so long to cycle so ive been told to take out the stones and replace it with the proper ceramic media. heres what i think i should do,if its wrong could anyone please state what i should do instead? i will put my 2 fish that are already in there in 2 separate bags filled with the water from the tank. then empty all of the water thats in the tank into a bowl, take out all the stones that are currently in there and replace them with the ceramic media. then fill the tank back up with the water that i took out then put the fish back in the tank. will this be ok?? more

Resolved Question: Could I have any piranha's in a 16 gallon tank?

Specifically this tank http://www.thewallaquarium.com/aquariumstore/index.php/biorb-biube/biorb-aquariums/biorb-life-16-gallon-portrait-aquarium.html I know the tank adapts to different climates, cold water, salt water etc... I'd want at least 2-3 is it possible and if so what species and how to care for them. more

Resolved Question: What is the difference between a biorb n an aquarium?

Resolved Question: Urgent biorb pump help!?

I changed the water in my biorb today and I now have a problem with the pump - its not working! Well, the pump is, I have taken the pump from my other aquarium and it wont work either, water has come up the tube and I think its stopping the air being able to get into the aquarium, any ideas on how to get rid of the water? It hasn't got as far up as the pump so it hasnt blown, I dont know whether I should leave the pump on or if this would break it, can anyone help?! more

Resolved Question: Big fish in a small tank question?

I have a black ghost knife fish that I bought on a whim which I have never done before because the guy in the shop told me that a 60 litre biorb would be big enough for it and that it would get on great with guppies - I am so angry with this guy! I had to get another tank to put all my guppies in because I woke up one morning to find half a guppy swimming around and now my knife fish is around 6 or 7 inches long in biorb of all things! I have been trying to sell him for over a week with no luck, what will happen to him if he stays in the biorb? Will it eventually kill him? I cant afford and dont have the room for an aquarium big enough for this fish or I would have one already! What will I do?!I dont want to sell him for the money, I just dont want someone to see him advertised as being free and just take him because he IS free, I just want him to go to someone who will look after him in a massive tank! more

Resolved Question: BiOrb heating question for tropical fish- quick answer needed?

I want to buy a baby biOrb- 15 liters. In my LFS they are £50 plus a biOrb heater for £20. I have found the biOrb online for £23 including an Aqua Heater 50w 220-240v, 50-60HZ. I was wondering if it is advisable to use this heater with the aquarium, it's a round aquarium and the heater has no protection so i'm worried about safety- both for electricity and the fish being burnt. Would it be ok to use this standard heater with the bowl? It would make things a lot cheaper but is it safe- do i need to buy the special biOrb heater additionally? The reason I am asking is because the person who is selling it hasn't used the heater in it- they've been keeping gold fish.It's just the biOrb seems so easy- everything in one for a good price. The filter light heater come to over £50 otherwise :sthe only other tanks my shop sell in this size are bright pink :Sanyway can you answer the question- is it SAFE and PRACTICAL to use this type of heater in a biOrb? thanks :)About the mini heater- does it have temperature control? And is it powerful enough to keep the tank ten degrees higher than room temp! more

Resolved Question: Plants suitable for a BiOrb? (Small aquarium)?

I have a Baby BiOrb arriving soon that my father is sending to me - What live plants can I put in it so my fish (singular) can both hide and feed? I want to try a small moss ball, because I heard they're awesome at competing for the things algae need, and are fairly compact to start off. I'm worried about plants growing too quickly, because I have nowhere to rehome or pass on extra plants. more

Resolved Question: BiOrb Aquarium: Use Intelligent LED Lighting System in a Planted Tank?

I've been thinking about getting the intelligent LED lights for my BiOrb aquarium... my tank is heavily planted and is doing well with the halogen light it is currently running with. If I replace it with the LED lighting system, will my plants continue to photosynthesize energy? If not, how can I keep my plants healthy without a light source that enable photosynthesis? (I am asking because I am not sure if the lighting system enables photosynthesis or not) more

Resolved Question: Marineland Eclipse Hex 5 vs Baby BiOrb (4 gallons)?

Hello! I have a betta and right now I have one of those cheap 2.5 gallon tanks with the crappy filter that sucks your fish in to ultimate oblvion and I would like to purchase a new tank. Which one of these tanks would you guys recommend? The Marineland Eclipse Hex 5 Fully Integrated Aquarium Kit http://www.petco.com/Shop/Product.aspx?sku=816469 or the Baby biOrb Silver Aquarium Kit http://www.petco.com/product/100510/Baby-biOrb-Silver-Aquarium-Kit.aspx?CoreCat=IO-_-ProductDetail_2-_-Baby%20biOrb%20Silver%20Aquarium%20Kit-100510 I liek the designs of the BiOrb but I want to get what I pay for. The Marineland Eclipse also has a 15$ mail-in rebate. Which would, of course, make it the cheaper of the two. I want a tank I can bring with me to college next summer, a quiet tank with a good filter but not too strong so it won't injure my betta, a tank I can hide a small heater in the back, etc. I'd like answers to people who have/had either one or both of these, but if not, that's quite alright more

Resolved Question: Is this a suitable Betta Tank?

Sorry! I've been asking SO many questions lately, but I'm just trying to assure the right thing for my fish. This is the last one, promise. Okay, I have a blue betta fish named Marlyn, who is currently in a 3 gallon (i think, 2-3 gal) tank, but it's getting old, and I need a new one. The under gravel filter is starting not to work anymore. I also have to move his tank to my room. So, for lack of desk space, I got this hanging betta bowl. BUT, it is smaller, and doesn't have an under gravel filter, air pump, or light like his old one does. That would be degrading him, and he would barely survive...So, I found this tank, and I will have to put it on my desk, but I really like the design, plus, it's a little bigger than his old one. What do you think of it? http://www.petco.com/product/100510/Baby-biOrb-Silver-Aquarium-Kit.aspx more

Resolved Question: What type of fish could I keep in this tank?

Hi! I was thinking of getting this tank: http://www.petco.com/product/100510/Baby-biOrb-Silver-Aquarium-Kit.aspx What type of fish could I put in it? Here are my exeptions: 1. The fish obviously can't be large, seeing the size of the tank, 4 gallon I beleive. 2. It can't be a betta, I mean I love betta's, but I allready have one! 3. I have a very small budget. and 4. They cannot be really dirty like goldfish! I can't clean the tank THAT often with homework these days. I was thinking of neon tetras or guppies? An info on those? Thanks!!!!!Um Luke T, I don't live in germany. And what is harrison suppost to mean? I more

Resolved Question: Would my heater I have in my Biorb be suitable for this aquarium and is this a decent size aquarium?

to have a range of fish in? I rushed into getting my Biorb and really wish I had looked about more. Still We live and learn I guess. I am gonna use the Biorb for now and then save up for a tank of this size. Is this good for the money? It doesn't come with a heater or filter, I have a heater in my Biorb, could I use this heater? What about a filter? Can you suggest one? http://cityaquaticscardiff.co.uk/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=206_224_195&products_id=695 more

Resolved Question: What fish and aquarium would you recommend for a little girl?

I recently purchased a baby biorb for my 8 year old sister, to find it was a terrible choice so Im going to get another one I dont know which. I wanted to get a fish that was quite exciting (I know fishes are boring but you know lol). She loves anything bright, colourful and pretty. This will be her first pet so preferably something that will live for a while and won't die. What is the best fishes for a little kid? What is the best aquarium for it? I googled a betta. It has a huge tail and looks like something she will like. What would I need for that? Could you tell me a bit about that. Thanks.Of course my parents will be helping her care for it until she gets the hang of it herself. She's not stupid. more

Voting Question: I got a new Biorb 30, and put the water from my old aquarium in it, which filled it about 1/3 of the way..?

I topped it up with new water, and used stress zyme, how long do I need to leave it before I can put my 2 goldfish in? Is 24 hours long enough or can I put them straight in? more

Resolved Question: Getting a BiUbe Pure aquarium?

I'm going to get a BiUbe Pure. I already have a large aquarium, this is just for decor, to house a small number of my little fish...Anyone care to share vids/pix of their own BiUbe/BiOrb setup? Also, does anyone know if it will be suitable for endlers? I already know that it isn't a suitable habitat for bottom feeders such as otto and catfish as well as Betas. I would also assume that shrimp such as red and white crystal shrimp are not suitable to house in this tank, either... any other tips? Is the airpump sold with the tank suitable or would anyone advise me to upgrade? Also, is the heater a necessary addition, if I'm living in a tropical country? more

Resolved Question: Why is my goldfish gasping for air on the surface?

I purchased a black moor goldfish 2 day ago. It lives in a 30 litre Biorb aquarium (which is also brand new, but had been set up 3 days before the fish was purchased as instructed). For the last 24 hours or so, the fish has continually been at the surface gasping for air in the same spot. The tank has a cylindrical tube up the centre and is therefore well airated. Any thoughts? Thanks kindly. more

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