| BiOrb aquariums are a stylish alternative to the | | | | Fish, while relatively easy to maintain, require the |
| traditional fish tank. Reef One, the manufacturer | | | | right environmental factors to thrive. Obviously |
| of both the BiOrb and BiUbe fish tank brands, | | | | water conditions will be maintained by you, the |
| takes a slightly different approach to fish tank and | | | | owner. But there are other things that you need |
| equipment design. The goal with BiOrb fish | | | | to consider when purchasing your aquarium and |
| equipment is to provide the optimal living | | | | fish. |
| conditions for your fish without sacrificing design | | | | The relative amount of sunlight, both direct and |
| aesthetic. The resulting fish tanks and supplies | | | | indirect, will have an effect on your tank. You |
| have become extremely popular with fish | | | | should make sure the tank is out of direct sunlight |
| enthusiasts all over the world. | | | | and receives only minimal indirect sunlight. Bright |
| But is BiOrb right for you and your fish? The | | | | sunlight can result in algae growth which can be |
| following list should help you decide. Here are four | | | | difficult to deal with once it has set in. Higher than |
| tips to choosing the right BiOrb tank for your | | | | normal water temperatures can also result if your |
| setup. | | | | tank is not positioned to miss the direct light of |
| 1.) Understand what kind of fish you would like to | | | | the room. |
| keep in your fish tank, before you buy the tank | | | | You'll also want to consider how the tank will fit in |
| To those that haven't kept fish before, this tip | | | | with the design of the room. Fish tanks, when |
| sometimes seems strange. After all, as long as | | | | properly positioned and carefully maintained, can |
| fish have water and a clean tank they should be | | | | become the centerpiece of a room. You'll want to |
| fine, right? Wrong. There are many considerations | | | | choose a tank that compliments the design, |
| to keep in mind when selecting the fish you'd like | | | | furniture and fixtures of the room in which you |
| to keep. | | | | will put it. |
| The first thing you want to keep in mind is that | | | | There are many aquariums that will show off |
| an overcrowded fish tank is an unhealthy fish | | | | your fish. So look around. If you are really looking |
| tank. If you want your fish to thrive in their new | | | | for a conversation piece or design statement, |
| home, remember to keep a good balance of fish | | | | BiOrb makes fish tanks and equipment that not |
| to the gallon size of the tank. A good rule of | | | | only compliment your fish, but also fit in with your |
| thumb to go by is one inch of fish for each gallon | | | | carefully designed interior. BiOrb puts as much |
| of aquarium space. | | | | time into creating stylish products as they do |
| The next thing you'll want t keep in mind when | | | | quality aquarium setups. |
| choosing fish is that some grow more than | | | | 4.) Price is a consideration |
| others. Seems simple, but many fish owners | | | | You can spend a lot of money on fish and fish |
| forget that the tiny fish they buy today, may | | | | tanks. But you don't have to if you know what to |
| double or triple in size very quickly. Remember | | | | look for. |
| the rule about one inch of fish for each gallon of | | | | To keep price relatively low, look for systems |
| fish tank space? If you buy 10 inches of fish for | | | | that include everything you need to setup your |
| a 12 gallon tank, chances are that within a few | | | | fish tank. Starter kits are a good place to start |
| months you're going to be pushing the limit of the | | | | and offer an easy and often cost effective |
| tank. This means dirty water due to | | | | solution for the novice fish owner. |
| overcrowding. And dirty water leads to fish | | | | Of course, you'll want to purchase quality |
| disease and unhealthy tank. | | | | equipment that will provide the optimal living |
| 2.) Consider the choices and choose a setup that | | | | condition for you fish while also looking good |
| suits your experience level | | | | enough to keep in your living room, kitchen or |
| Many first time fish owners believe the hobby to | | | | bedroom. |
| be low maintenance. And although any aquarium, | | | | Keeping fish can be a fun and rewarding hobby. |
| regardless of the complexity, needs frequent | | | | And when it comes to maintenance, depending on |
| cleaning and care, it can be relatively easy, given | | | | the type of setup you decide to keep, fish tanks |
| the right setup. | | | | can be relatively easy. |
| Unfortunately, many first time owners become | | | | We recommend BiOrb tanks as a good solution |
| enamored with the more difficult aquarium options | | | | for balancing a great living environment for your |
| and choose a setup that isn't optimal for their skill | | | | fish with a beautiful and aesthetically pleasing |
| level. You can think of this as the "nemo trap." | | | | aquarium you'll be proud to show off in your |
| Everyone has seen finding nemo. And pretty | | | | home. But there are other manufacturers out |
| much everyone wanted to run out and buy a | | | | there. Of course, different tanks are right for |
| clown fish. | | | | different fish owners. |
| The problem is, clown fish are salt water fish and | | | | When making your purchase, take a look at the |
| require salt water setups. It happens that salt | | | | above four tips prior to buying a tank and make |
| water setups are quite a bit more work than | | | | your decision based on what makes sense |
| simple fresh water tanks. This is a perfect | | | | depending on the type of fish you want to keep, |
| example of choosing the wrong first fish tank for | | | | your experience level with keeping fish, the |
| your skill level. | | | | environment in where you'll keep your aquarium |
| 3.) Choose the right tank based on your living | | | | and the amount of money you want to spend on |
| environment | | | | you setup. |