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Specifications BiOrb Tank Style BiOrb Tank Size Boxes Needed (450g per box) BiOrb Flow 15 Litre 3 30 Litre 6 BiOrb Classic 15 Litre 2 30 Litre 3.
Do you need ceramic media in Biorb?
The ceramic media in your BiOrb forms the main part of filtration and is important in keeping the water clear and healthy. Beneficial bacteria colonise the ceramic media and remove toxic fish waste from the water as the water flows through it. You can add more media to your BiOrb to increase the area for filtration.
How long does Biorb ceramic media last?
By regularly changing the biorb service kit (filter cartridge) everything it has absorbed is removed from the biOrb, just like taking your household trash can out to be collected. For optimum filtration the biorb filter cartridge should be replaced every 1-2 months.
How much do you fill a Biorb?
Don’ tip the ceramic media in or out of the biOrb as it will produce scratching. Always remove by hand. Add the water slowly(F). For best results only fill the bowl to about 2 inches above the central bubble tube.
What do you put in the bottom of a Biorb?
Pour in the bottom decoration you have chosen, like stones or pebbles. But gravel and sand are not appropriate for the bottom filter, in a Biorb or Biube, as they could clog it. Now you can place your decorations and finish pouring in the water.
What does ceramic media do in a fish tank?
Ceramic rings are biological media that provides a very large surface area for beneficial bacteria to grow and live. This bacteria on your ceramic rings is required to complete the Nitrogen Cycle in your tank, which converts harmful ammonia and nitrite in to the less harmful nitrate.
How often replace ceramic media?
Even the manufacturers don’t agree! Fluval, for example, recommends that ceramic rings be swapped out every 6 months.
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.
Do you clean ceramic filter media?
You don’t clean them. Their purpose is a surface for beneficial bacteria to grow, cleaning them kills everything on them. If they have lots of built up waste on them I just dunk the tray in water taken from the tank at the time of a water change and maybe slosh them around a little.
How often should I change the filter in my BiOrb?
The disc filter cartridge in your BiOrb should be changed every 4-8 weeks*.
How long before I can put fish in my biorb?
We advise that you do not add fish in the tank for 24 hours. Adding fish too quickly or adding too many fish will affect the ammonia levels in the water which is dangerous for the fish.
How many fish can you have in a biorb 15?
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.
How long does a biorb take to heat up?
For a 60l body of water, it can take up to 72 hours before it reaches the correct temperature. If the biOrb is in a colder room, this will also cause it to take longer to warm up. If your room is lower than 24.5C then heat will be lost from the biOrb & the iHeat will keep having to slightly reheat the water.
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.
Can you have bottom feeders in a biorb?
Most fish will work in your biorb aquarium. 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.
Is ceramic rings good for aquarium?
Ceramic rings are extremely porous, which provides a lot of surface area for beneficial bacteria Due to its cylindrical shape, water flows through it easily and makes it less likely to clog. Using this bio balls in your filter system, naturally good bacteria will create in your fish tank.
How long do ceramic filter rings last?
The frequency of replacing your aquarium filter media depends on many factors like the type of manufacturer and how regularly you clean them. Some ceramic rings manufacturers recommend replacing the rings after six months, while others like Marineland claim that their rings should not be replaced.
How often should filter media be changed?
Be sure to replace the filter media at least every three to four weeks and give the filter housing a quick rinse. If any algae or debris has accumulated in the intake tube, clean that as well.
How long do filter media last?
Filter media has a typical life expectancy of 10 to 15 years. The life span of your media may vary based on your raw water quality and filter maintenance, as consistent maintenance can prolong the life of your media. Signs that you may need to replace your media are often indicated in your system performance.
How often should I change mechanical media?
The media collect all solid waste in the tank and should be cleaned and replaced at least once every month. The main types of mechanical filters are filter pads, foam blocks, and filter floss. Filter pads are simple with not much to them hence should be changed once every month.
How often do you replace Airstone?
By some reports, airstones begin to lose their effectiveness after about six weeks of use, though this varies depending on the mineral content of your water.
How long does a air stone last?
In general, it is recommended to clean all aquarium equipment, including your air stone, at least every six months. There is no set time to replace an air stone, though they are relatively inexpensive and easy to replace.
How do you clean BiOrb air stone?
Soak your air stone pieces in the bleach for 2-3 hours. Wait 2-3 hours, then gently swirl the air stones in the solution to remove any loosened gunk before you take them out of the solution. Wear rubber cleaning gloves when dipping your fingers into the bleach solution to remove your air stone pieces.
