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biOrb Service Kit - 6 pack
Studio : Reef One
by Reef One
Brand : BiOrb
Publisher : Reef One
Availability : Usually ships in 1-2 business days
EAN : 9782272800038
UPC : 822728000335
Avg. Customer Rating: (based on 13 reviews)
Our Price : $54.28
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The filter cartridge works like a waste bin, trapping dirt, once full it should be thrown away and replaced with a new one.
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Product Description |
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The filter cartridge works like a waste bin, trapping dirt, once full it should be thrown away and replaced with a new one. This should be done every 1-2 months. A partial water change of 30% should be carried out at the same time. Contents: Replacement filter cartridge, Algae cleaning cloth, Sachet of water preparation chemicals. |
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BioOrb Filters |
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I love my BioOrb set-up and I am glad to find the filters with such prompt service. |
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Unnecessary for a moderate DIY'er |
As someone else stated, the filter packs are a waste of money. If you only have fish in the tank, and not live plants, you need only purchase a jug of charcoal, and replace the filter media yourself (after rinsing, of course).
Further, if you have live plants in your biorb, you will need to replace the charcoal with a filter media such as SeaChem's purigen. At $18ish / 100ml, this is still far more economical than using the OEM filter packs, and you'll be using a filter media that will not rob the water of the nutrients the plants require to thrive.
As far as the sponge part of the filter, just rinse it out in old tank water. Simple, economical, and gives you a sense of accomplishment.
BTW- that overpriced bulb is a simple JC G4 bi-pin base, halogen 5w bulb. No need to pay the premium for the reef one packaging. For that matter, the jackhammer airpump can be replaced with a cheepo $7 model from wherever as well when it quits.
Hope this helps others, I've learned along the way that owning a biorb needs not be an expensive proposition! |
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So far, so good |
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I purchased this after I took down a larger full sized tank. Found out that I could not live without fish, with a grandchild. The small orb works well. I have had it set up for several weeks. Pump is quiet, but then I had had pump issues with larger tanks, so I really don't hear this one. The light truly lights up the unit and of course, if you have a fish in a globe environment, it will have different appearances. I have one Beta in at this time, and the bubbles don't really give it any problem. I purchased a device to place over the air unit, to dispurse the air somewhat. I do watch the food go up and down with the currents, but in short, this works quite well. I did decide to purchase a heater, which I have not received yet. I think this is a good unit when downsizing a larger tank, if you choose to do so. |
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Reef One biOrb Aquarium Service Kit (6 Pack) |
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The kit is easy to use, although I completely emptied the tank because there had been no fish in it for about a year. The only draw back is that you can only buy it in 6 packs. I would like to be able to purchase them as I need them in single units. |
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BioOrb Filter easy to install and it works |
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The Bio Orb filter pack comes with almost all needed items to install filter and keep tank water clean. Good packaging. Would have gotten a Five Star if they had included the necessary air stone in the package. As it is you have to buy the air stones separately which is inconvenient. |
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