Smarter design makes fish keeping easy
In 1999 we asked ourselves the question, is there a way to make better aquariums? We started to think about aquarium design in new ways. We thought about what fish need and we thought about you. We really wanted to get the fundamentals right. Then we set out to make the best quality products we know how. We wanted them to be so good, that you’d want to tell your friends about them. Today, there are over a million biOrb owners worldwide.
Everything you need, in one box You don’t need to be an aquatics expert to enjoy a biOrb. Just follow the simple instructions. You’ll have everything you need to get your biOrb up and running in no time. biOrb experts are on hand if you need any advice and support. Call our UK helpline on 01603 710339
Water oxygenation, better by design
Made from acrylic, not glass
Fish keeping folklore dictates that you must have a large surface area of water in order to have oxygenation exchange. We’re pretty used to people jumping to conclusions, but the truth is that the oxygenation in a biOrb is second to none.
Public aquariums are made from acrylic and not glass. All biOrbs are made from acrylic.
But don’t take our word for it We asked the University of Veterinary Medicine in Hannover to do an independent test against a standard rectangular aquarium and this is what they said, word for word.
It’s also noticeably clearer Acrylic has a transparency rate of 93% making it the clearest material known. Glass only allows 70% of light to pass through and thick glass always has a green tint.
“The oxygen concentrations in the biOrb aquarium were higher than in the rectangular aquarium. The oxygen concentrations in the biOrb aquarium were probably higher due to the vigorous aeration and turbulence. This keeps the gases in equilibrium with the air above the water surface. This caused the gases to be well distributed and redundant gases to be easily expelled.”
Why? Because acrylic is 10 times stronger than glass. In fact acrylic which is just over one inch thick (32mm), is bullet resistant.
Acrylic
Glass
93% transparent
70% transparent
And warmer too Acrylic aquariums retain heat nearly twice as well as glass which means they require less power to heat.
A filtration system that works from the bottom up Fish waste sinks
The biOrb filtration cycle
All biOrbs have a filter at the bottom of the aquarium. It’s where solid waste naturally settles. Put simply, the filter works where there is most to filter.
1. The air driven filtration system creates vigorous water flow and a constantly changing water surface. This maintains oxygen saturation.
We’ve even made it easy to replace. It takes seconds to do and you only need to change it every four to six weeks.
2. The circular flow of water then collects any fish waste on its way down. 3. It draws the waste through the ceramic media where the natural biological filtration absorbs some toxins. The freshly oxygenated water also feeds the bacteria. 4. Any remaining waste is trapped in the sponge cartridge. The water then passes through resin particles and natural stabilisers to remove toxic substances and keep the pH levels constant.
Mother Nature works for you This is ceramic media. You’ll find it in every biOrb. It’s made by firing clay to 1500°C. It is incredibly porous and totally inert. Its unique shape allows the water to circulate through and around it. Why is that important? Amazingly, the ceramic media provides a surface area the size of a football pitch for good bacteria to live on. This bacteria is too small to be seen with the naked eye and feeds on fish waste. This is Mother Nature’s natural biological filtration.
5. The clean water is then oxygenated as it flows back up the bubble tube to repeat the cycle.
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biOrb FLOW 30 litre
The biOrb FLOW Available in 15 and 30 litres, it’s ideal for keeping small fish or shrimps and is compact enough to place on your desk or in a small space. Add some calm to your home or oďŹƒce with a biOrb FLOW.
biOrb FLOW 15 litre
biOrb FLOW 30 litre
biOrb 105 litre
The original biOrb The original biOrb. Still as popular as ever. It now comes in a range of options and sizes to suit everyone. From the standard version without a light, through to a full tropical set up.
Baby biOrb 15 litre
biOrb 30 litre
biOrb 60 litre
The biUbe biUbe oers you a completely dierent look, ideal for those who like aquascaping. It takes up less space outside, but there's more space inside to get creative. If the style inside your aquarium is as important to you as the style outside, then choose a biUbe.
biUbe 35 litre
biUbe PURE 35 litre
The biOrb LIFE biOrb LIFE is the contemporary statement in fish keeping. If you're looking for a high performance aquarium that looks like nothing else, then choose a biOrb LIFE.
biOrb LIFE 30 litre
All LIFE aquariums feature a built-in Intelligent Light with ultra bright LEDs and an automatic 24 hour natural light cycle, including blue moonlight.
biOrb LIFE 45 litre
biOrb LIFE 60 litre
Intelligent Light The automatic blue moonlight.
Day light
Moon light
24
HOUR CYCLE
biOrb LIFE 45 litre
The new biOrb LIFE 15 litre All the style of the LIFE range, now available in a smaller size. The 15 litre biOrb LIFE comes complete with a standard LED light
White
and uses the same proven filtration system. Available in white and black.
Black
biOrb LIFE 15 litre
Accessories to customise your biOrb Brighten up your aquarium by choosing from our range of plants and accessories. Keep your biOrb in tip-top condition with our easy to use after-care products. Visit www.reef-one.com
Which size biOrb is right for you?
height 32cm 42cm 52cm 63cm
radius 30cm 40cm 50cm 61cm
biUbe
height 46cm
radius 33cm
biOrb LIFE 15 biOrb LIFE 30 biOrb LIFE 45 biOrb LIFE 60
height 40cm 41cm 58cm 63cm
width 26.5cm 40cm 38cm 42cm
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depth 18cm 23cm 26cm 28cm
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12 MONTH
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baby biOrb biOrb 30 biOrb 60 biOrb 105
Depth 30cm 37.5cm
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Width 20.8cm 26cm
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Height 31.5cm 39cm
G
FLOW 15 FLOW 30
ARANTE
B1014
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biOrb LIFE 15 litre