| Choosing the right fish tank for your pets is not | | | | owners to expand the capabilities of the aquarium |
| easy. There are so many options out there, how do | | | | through add-on kits and advanced lighting options. |
| you select the right setup for your situation? | | | | The Marine Conversion Kit is designed to provide all |
| We take a look below at the mid-sized BiOrb 60 16 | | | | that is needed for a salt water tank setup and the |
| Gallon tank below, which has some interesting | | | | optional intelligent LED light can replicate sunrise and |
| features for all levels of fish enthusiasts. BiOrb is an | | | | sunset conditions for those that want to provide a |
| aquarium and fish supply manufacturer that takes a | | | | natural lighting environment for their fish. |
| different approach to fish tank design, incorporating | | | | Aquarium Care & Maintenance |
| more stylish and contemporary elements into their | | | | Filtration systems are typically the first place to look |
| aquariums. | | | | when considering the maintenance and care |
| So what's the good, bad and indifferent about the | | | | commitment a fish tank will need. Reef One with |
| BiOrb 60? Read below to see if it's an aquarium that | | | | their BiOrb and BiUbe products is consistently one of |
| is right for you and your fish. | | | | the best manufacturers for filtration systems. While |
| About the BiOrb 60 16 Gallon Fish Tank | | | | any aquarium takes a commitment to regular cleaning |
| BiOrb expands on its successful and highly popular 8 | | | | and maintenance to maintain a healthy environment |
| gallon fish tank with the BiOrb 60 16 Gallon aquarium. | | | | for your fish, the 5 stage internal filtration systems |
| The BiOrb 60 continues the spherical shape BiOrb has | | | | found on the BiOrb 60 makes maintenance |
| become known for while expanding the space for | | | | considerably easier than many competing aquarium of |
| larger fish and fish populations. The 16 gallon aquarium | | | | this size. |
| can be converted into a complete marine aquarium | | | | BiOrb claims that their internal filtration systems have |
| thanks to the largest biological filtration system the | | | | relatively more biological filtration than similar external |
| company has offered. The BiOrb tank is made from | | | | filtration fish tank systems. While we cannot vouch |
| strong Plexiglas acrylic and as the largest aquarium in | | | | for the effectiveness of the internal system in |
| BiOrb's Classic product line, can be had in five | | | | comparison to other external filter systems, the 5 |
| different designer colors. The tank comes complete | | | | stage system on the BiOrb 60 seems to work |
| with a 5 stage internal filter, air pump and halogen | | | | exceedingly well in our experience. We reserve |
| lighting system. | | | | judgment where external filtration systems are |
| What Comes with your BiOrb 16 Gallon Tank | | | | concerned only because there are some great |
| - biOrb 60 aquarium (16 gallon biorb ) | | | | external systems out there, such as the Eclipse |
| - Ceramic media | | | | systems by Marineland. This is not to take anything |
| - 1 Standard freshwater filter cartridge - (biorb | | | | away from the BiOrb aquarium systems, but we're |
| service kit) | | | | not ready to either confirm or deny the companies |
| - Low-voltage Air Pump | | | | claims their internal filtration is superior to external |
| - 12v Transformer | | | | filtration systems. |
| - Tap water conditioner and Beneficial Bacteria liquid | | | | Aquarium Design & Appearance |
| - Printed documentation | | | | Once again, the BiOrb 60 16 Gallon tank exceeds |
| BiOrb 16 Gallon Specifications | | | | most competitors when appearance and design are |
| - Height: 20.4 inches (52cm) | | | | considered. BiOrb does an excellent job of melding |
| - Width: 19.6 inches (50cm) | | | | form with function in the BiOrb 60. |
| - Weight (empty): 12pounds (1 kg) | | | | The aquarium is perfect for virtually any room of the |
| - Weight (full): 130 pounds (61 kg) | | | | house. While many aquariums tend to look a little |
| - Volume: 16 Gallon (60L) | | | | boring without fish and decorations, the same cannot |
| - 16v transformer | | | | be said of the BiOrb 60. Even right out of the box, |
| - Two connectors (light and airpump) | | | | the design is stunning. The 60 is truly a fish tank that |
| - 12 month guarantee | | | | will add to any room to which it is added. A fish tank |
| - 12v - safe low-voltage pump | | | | for an interior designer, or someone who appreciates |
| - Quiet operation | | | | a clean, aesthetically pleasing look. |
| - 12 month guarantee | | | | Aquarium Reviews |
| - 1.5m airline with 1-way valve | | | | What's good? |
| - 1m power cable | | | | - Great design and appearance consistent with entire |
| - Plugs directly into transformer (supplied) | | | | BiOrb fish tank product lines |
| - Line voltage: 12V AC | | | | - 16 gallon tank allows for more fish than some of |
| - Complies with UL, ULC and CE safety requirements | | | | the smaller tanks |
| - Child safe | | | | - Larger size allows for more types of fish, bigger |
| Aquarium Setup Options | | | | fish |
| The BiOrb 60 16 Gallon can easily handle cold water | | | | - Complete aquarium kit features everything you |
| and tropical water fish (with addition of Heater Pack). | | | | need to prepare your tank for your fish |
| The tank can also be converted to a full marine | | | | - BiOrb 60 16 Gallon instruction manual includes FAQs, |
| aquarium with the addition of the BiOrb Marine | | | | how to and recommended fish |
| Conversion Kit, which supplies everything you need | | | | - Biorb Plexiglas Acrylic is 10x stronger than glass |
| to keep small marine fish and creatures such as | | | | - The service kit filter system is easy to change and |
| hermit crabs, shrimps and marine snails. | | | | clean |
| For those looking to setup an aquarium right out of | | | | - Versatility of use with cold water, fresh water or |
| the box, the BiOrb comes with everything you'll need | | | | salt water setup capabilities |
| except fish and decorations. The BiOrb 60 is a good | | | | - Filtration makes maintenance easier than many |
| option for fish enthusiasts looking to keep setup | | | | equivalent tanks |
| simple and maintenance to a minimum. | | | | - BiOrb's advanced five-stage filtration system allows |
| And while the BiOrb 60 is a great place to start for | | | | for a healthy, clear environment for your fish |
| beginners, the tank allows for more experienced fish | | | | What's not so good? |