The Baby BiOrb Aquarium System – Reviewed
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BiOrb, with its reputation of well designed but pricey aquariums, goes small with the Baby BiOrb 4 Gallon Acrylic Fish Tank. Building on the company’s successful and highly popular 8 gallon fish tank, the Baby BiOrb provides many of the same features as its bigger cousins, without the need for as much space. The aquarium is made for desktops, countertops, or anyplace where space is limited.The spherical shape BiOrb has become known for remains the same with the Baby BiOrb. The 4 gallon aquarium comes with the same high quality filtration system as the other BiOrb and BiUbe fish tanks. The BiOrb tank is made from strong Plexiglas acrylic and has five customizable color options for the base and lid. The tank includes BiOrb’s 5 stage internal filtration system, air pump and lighting system.
What Comes in the Box?
- Baby BiOrb aquarium
- 450g of ceramic media
- Standard low-voltage baby biOrb light
- 12v Transformer
- Standard freshwater filter cartridge
- Low-voltage Air Pump
- Tap water conditioner and Beneficial Bacteria liquid
- Printed documentation
Size and weight
- Height: 13 inches (32 cm)
- Width: 12 inches (30 cm)
- Weight (empty): 2 pounds (1kg)
- Weight (full): 35 pounds (16kg)
- Volume: 4 Gallon (15L)
Transformer
- 12v transformer (UK)
- Two connectors (light and airpump)
- 12 months guarantee
Standard Baby biOrb Light
- 12v safe low-voltage
- 12 month guarantee
- 5w Bulb installed
- Spare 5w bulb supplied
- 1.5m power cable
- Plugs directly into transformer (supplied)
Air Pump
- 12v – safe low-voltage pump
- Quiet operation
- 12 month guarantee
- 1.5m airline with 1-way valve
- 1m power cable
- Plugs directly into transformer (supplied)
Electrical and environmental requirements
- Voltage: 12V AC
- Maximum continuous power: 8W
Safety Standards
- Complies with UL, ULC and CE safety requirements.
Fish Tank Setup
The Baby BiOrb 4 Gallon Aquarium is designed for limited space areas of the home. The fish tank is has a small footprint and lends itself to desktop, countertop or side table setup.
Everything you need to get your aquarium started is included in the fish tank kit. This makes setup a snap. It also means that the aquarium system is perfect for new fish owners, kids or those looking for another smaller tank to complete their current setup. If you plan on purchasing the tank for your child, make sure to provide plenty of supervision in the tank setup and the water cycling process. Just because the Baby BiOrb is fairly easy to set up, proper water chemistry is something that takes a fair amount of maintenance, but is the responsibility of every tropical fish tank owner.
Maintaining The Ba
With many smaller fish tanks, filtration systems can be less effective than those found in larger aquarium setups. Reef One, with the Baby BiOrb tank, has made sure this is not the case with the 4 gallon tropical fish tank. While any aquarium takes a commitment to regular cleaning and maintenance to maintain a healthy environment for your fish, the 5 stage internal filtration system that comes with the fish tank makes maintenance easier than with other types of filters. Once again, the ease of use and compact size of the Baby BiOrb make this a good option for new aquarium owners.
BiOrb claims that their internal filtration systems have relatively more biological filtration than similar external filtration fish tank systems. While we cannot vouch for the effectiveness of the internal system in comparison to other external filter systems, the 5 stage BiOrb systems seem to work quite well overall.
As the Baby BiOrb features the same multi-stage filtration as other BiOrb and BiUbe aquariums, filter cartridges contain mechanical filtration, chemical filtration and water optimizers to ensure your fish tank water will keep your fish healthy and maintenance lower for you.
Tank Design
As we’ve come to expect from BiOrb, the Baby BiOrb 15L fish tank does an excellent job of melding form with function. BiOrb sets out to manufacture aquarium systems that are functional yet stylish. This smaller aquarium is no exception.
The aquarium is well-placed in most rooms of the house due to its small footprint. The interchangeable “swaptops” BiOrb makes available for the aquarium add color customization to your tank and help coordinate with multiple rooms and multiple color schemes. The tank can be a good option for a child’s room, the kitchen or home office. As mentioned before, setup is easy, the fish tank is small (4 gallons) and the design is stylish and functional.
Aquarium Reviews
The Good
- Great design and appearance consistent with entire BiOrb fish tank product lines
- 4 gallon tank allows for placement where other larger tanks are too big
- Complete aquarium kit features everything you need to prepare your tank for your fish
- Instruction manual includes FAQs, how to and recommended fish
- Biorb Plexiglas Acrylic is 10x stronger than glass
- The service kit filter system is easy to change and clean
- Smaller size makes cleaning and maintenance less time consuming for new fish owners
- Filtration makes maintenance easier than many equivalent tanks
- BiOrb’s advanced five-stage filtration system allows for a healthy, clear environment for your fish
The Bad
- You’ll pay a premium for BiOrb quality and design
- Small size of the Baby BiOrb limits fish variety and number
- Visible area of fish tank is smaller than a conventional rectangular tank due to curvature of orb shape
- Top opening is smaller than with other BiOrb tanks and can make cleaning more difficult for those with larger hands
- As with other BiOrb tanks, some report water splashing from the top opening
Aquarium Review Summary
The Baby BiOrb 4 Gallon tank is a nice option for beginners looking for an easy to setup and maintain aquarium that can be located in small spaces throughout the house. The internal filtration system, clean, attractive design and customization options make the Baby BiOrb a fish tank we recommend for new fish owners and experienced hobbyists alike.
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Source by Chris Saba