Hi Mark, I use the Biorb clarifier and bacteria booster and it keeps the aquarium critical clear. I also use a product called Algeemin which works after you clean the acrylic. It works similar by clumping algee partials in the filter. Never used mineral booster. Definitely give that a go. See you soon
Hi Peter. Yes, I also use them (forgetting I've just got a box of free from biOrb!). I'll have a look at Algeemin too! The biOrb Complete Care is good as it just gives me the back-up of adding supplements that are probably deficient in my tap water supply. I've been using it for at least a year and it seems to work fine for me (my fish, real plants and snail combination all seem very happy!). There are lots of products out there - but, I'm afraid, they all do the same thing (despite the publicity spin they might add to their product descriptions). Thanks again for your comments.... I really do appreciate your support. Best wishes, Mark
Hi. Can you clean the pads and reuse? And I wiped the inside and got alot of brown alge. If you can reuse, can you put the pad in the bleach water that you clean the fake plants
Hi Janet. Yes, the biOrb cleaning pads should always be cleaned and re-used. Using a new one each time is a total waste of money! I generally rinse mine clean under running tap water or leave them to soak in tap water, and then leave them to dry out. You should get at least 4- 6-months out of just one pad! It is not crucial that they are spotlessly clean though. If removing brown algae (diatoms) it is just a matter of removing most of the diatoms and then drying the pad before re-using the pad. Tap water is normally enough for me (which in itself contains a diluted version of bleach - chlorine) ...and I don't personally clean them in the diluted bleach.
Hi Lou It depends on the scenario as to what is causing this. Is this a brand new tank (recently set up) or one that has been running for a while? Also, can you let me know your tank water readings for ammonia, nitrite and nitrate. Thanks, Mark
Hi, I have bought a Biorb aquarium for my children’s Christmas. You videos have been great so far. I plan to get them zebra danios like you suggested - this is probably a silly question - if they like to be in groups together can I buy 2 zebra, 2 long fin and 2 gold danios? Or should I stick with other 6 all the same. Also how often should would i change the filter? I saw from another video you add carbon, is this aswell as the one you get with the filter? Thank you for all your help and advice in your videos.
Hi Emily. Congrats on getting an aquarium for your children! I'm sure they will really love it! :) Thanks for watching/ supporting my channel, much appreciated. Your fish choice is a great one. Danios are very hardy and can easily cope with broad variations and water conditions. They are a great starter fish! They prefer slightly cooler temps (as they are sub-tropical). Temps between 15 to 24 degrees being the ideal. The mix you suggest is fine and they will all group together happily. The sponge within the filter only needs to be replaced when it is too dirty to continue using. I would normally say to remove the sponge filter and to squeeze it clean of any waste (in a small amount of aquarium water) then put it back in again. Do this every week or two. If you plan to get the biOrb service kit packs: amzn.to/3DErXHY. there is no need to add anything further. The kits contain everything and include a replacement air stone. You can also get alternative products such as these: amzn.to/3Blww7q. Again, these also come with activated carbon in the pack so there is no need to add anything further. So, the sponge probably needs replacing less frequently than the carbon. Say every two months for the sponge (if you keep squeezing clean on a regular basis) and the activated carbon replaced every month. Normally, if you are simply getting the sponge and carbon kits, I would suggest replacing the carbon and sponge every month. You only need to get separate activated carbon if you plan to use the tanks sponge for longer than a month (e.g. every 2+ months). In that case, you just need to replace the tank's carbon on a monthly basis. The following carbon is fine to keep the carbon replaced every month (no need to spend lots of money on carbon!): amzn.to/3eZKZi5. You just need a teaspoon to add the new carbon to the base of the filter. To note: Activated carbon only really deals with aquarium water odours (and only if you have them!). Is not an essential thing to add to a tank. They key thing is to think about how you plan to cycle (prepare) the tank to make the tank suitable for fish. Let me know. And also get a bottle of basic water dechlorinator such as this one: amzn.to/3eYjMMz. You will probably need to undertake water changes every 1 to 2 weeks so you will certainly need a good dechlorinator. I hope that helps. Best wishes, Mark
Hi Mark, it's me again, you wanted me to test my tap water and biorb water. They came out the same. Amonla 0. Nitrite 0, nitrate 5.0. I changed out 1 1/2 gallons twice in last 4 days, and still cloudy. I didn't put in any biological booster or any chemicals. Could my ceramic rock be too full of bad alge? It is looking darker then normal. By the way , I couldn't find the "step" you told me to do this so picked one I'm going to use for all my questions... thanks again for responding so fast
Hi Janet. So, your tap and tank nitrate is really good. I am surprised, with this low level, that you are having any algae/ diatom issues that would cause discoloration (media etc). Such algae is normally triggered above 10ppm nitrate. You mention the water is cloudy. Are you referring to a whitish/grey coloration or water that is green? The white/grey cloudiness is normally associated with a new tank that isn't cycled and can often be triggered by water changes. I asked previously for you to test whether the cloudiness in the water goes if the tank's air filter is turned off for a while. Try turning it off for 30 mins and let me know if the cloudiness remains in the water. It might seem a strange question but what type (product) of decoration/ ornaments do you have in your tank? Let me know. Best, Mark
Hi Janet. Thanks for confirming it is green water rather than cloudy. Green water is normally associated with too much nutrients in the water (light also). Water changes, along with ensuring you are not overfeeding fish is the way to remove an algae bloom. Are you using a vac to help clean under the media when you are doing your weekly maintenance? Mx
Hi Callum. Biological Booster, Complete Care and Water Optimiser are all intended for use in a functioning aquarium - so they are added with fish in the tank. Biological Booster and Complete Care are best added directly following a water change. My suggestion is that you do not apply Optimiser at the same time as Biological Booster and Complete Care. Instead, apply the product several days after undertaking a water change (say mid-week). Further detail on the products can be food in the videos Description. Best, Mark
Hi Mark, I just bought a biOrb service kit and I'm not sure how to use Water conditioner. You said that it is a bit different than Water optimaiser. Do I use it on tap water or direct to my fish tank? Also, must I wait for 24h? It's said on the package that the wait is for the water temperature to rise up to room temperature. What if I add water that is already room temperature? Do I have to wait? Thank you 😊
Hi. The water conditioner is added to tap water to make it safe for fish (mainly deals with chlorine). I would (do) use Tetra AquaSafe and I don't use the biOrb product. Also, rather than buying Service Kits get these amzn.to/3KsIK32. You will save yourself a fortune. The only thing needed for water changes is to apply a dechlorinator (such as AquaSafe) and to warm the water so that it is similar to the temp of the water in the tank. Hope that helps with what you wanted to know. Feel free to drop me a line. Best, Mark
Hi Terry. An amazing question! I have no idea to be honest as I don't run salt water tanks! I would guess so. But, I do have a contact in the biOrb technical department that I can can check with to confirm if that helps? M
Hi Mark. We gad a power cut in the night approx 3 hours .Water still reading 25 degrees centigrade this morning. Fish seem OK but have googled that you can get a loss of beneficial bacteria with the oxygen supply being off. What are your thoughts. Should I add small dose of colony?
Hi Paula. Yes, the tank should easily retain a reasonable temp over that period (and longer). Your fish wouldn't be impacted at all. It is the sudden changes in their environment that fish struggle with far more. Same with the beneficial bacteria (BB), but they would tolerate much lower water oxygen levels for a very good length of time (substantially more than you've had). I'd say you'd lose fish far in advance of losing BB. If you feel happier, of course add some Colony... it's a natural product and you can't over do it.
Not a problem. Always happy to help. BTW - many a time I've sent ceramic media containing BB to people who are really struggling to cycle. These have gone in the post - normally two days delivery, in a bag containing some tank water (in a postage box), no heating, no air supply. In all cases, people have added the media to their tanks and have cycled within a very short time of adding. So, bacteria are far more tolerant than many people think they are. And far more so than fish! :)
Hi Lisa. Yes, that is correct. Always apply a dechlorinator when you are dealing with tap water. I always use standard Tetra AquaSafe (not Aquasafe +!! ) which is a really good and straight forward product that is applied at a reasonable quantity to the water needed for a biOrb. The products described in this video are above and beyond applying dechlorinator. M
Hi. Micro bubbles are often something that happens during colder weather as your tap water is low in temperature and contains high levels of dissolved oxygen. Temperature affects dissolved oxygen in water because they have an inverse relationship. As temperature increases in water the dissolved oxygen levels decrease as the water is unable to retain the oxygen it holds. Cold water is the opposite. Water at 6C temp holds about 13mg per litre of dissolved oxygen whereas at 25C temp it holds about 8mg. As cold water is warmed it releases the oxygen it can no longer hold. The saturated oxygen is released as micro bubbles - which tend to stick to surfaces within the aquarium. Micro bubbles are far more obvious in curved tanks (eg Classic shape) compared to flat sided tanks. They are best removed with the use of the biOrb multi cleaner as this won't cause scratches to the inside of the tank acrylic: amzn.to/42SJuHa Also use the brush to tap plastic plants if bubbles are held there too... to help release any bubbles clinging to those surfaces. The best way to reduce the issue is to extract the tap water needed for water changes in advance of undertaking the water change and store this in bottles for a few days within the house. This time will allow the water to gently raise in temp and naturally release a good portion of its dissolved oxygen. It is far less of an issue in warmer months. Hope that helps to explain what is going on. Best, Mark
Hey there, thinking about getting a booth (cube) again after not having a great start. Just wanted to know if the fish you first added to your life aquarium are still keeping on, also how often do you clean and maintain the tank? Looking for a fish tank that's easy to care for
Hi. Yes, for the main part, the first fish I added I still have (perhaps lost a couple over that time, but this more due to small fish getting trapped in the media). Note, I have three biOrbs and have moved fish around between tanks as different times and for different reasons. In terms of maintenance, see my Channel videos covering maintenance - key videos are water changes and changing the sponge filter. The main things are the weekly and monthly requirements. I would now advise anyone with a biOrb (or similar aquarium) to get a battery powered vacuum - I think these are an essential means to maintain the tank and its water. See my video on vacs. In terms of ease of care, the larger the tank the better (and easier) and adding less fish to the aquarium size will again make things easier. To a reasonable extent the level of water maintenance is also related to the quality of your tap water (water with high nitrate tends to mean the need for more frequent water changes to keep nitrates low.. The hardest part of having a new aquarium is the initial cycling and then the first 6-8 months for tank to settle down and mature - but that goes for any aquarium. In terms of the biOrb Cube, another good aquarium to look at is the Fluval Edge 46 - this offers a different filter and aeration system and doesn't require the course gravel media (ceramic media) suited to biOrb's under gravel filter system. Hope that helps. Best, Mark
Hi Mark! Is the biOrb Biological Booster same as the AquaSafe you use when you change the water? Should i apply both of them? Also a side question please, i have filter on for the water, should i use tap or filtered water for the fishes? Thank you!
Hey! No the two products are different. AquaSafe is a dechlorinator that makes tap water safe for use in an aquarium. It deals with tap water chlorine and other harmful products such as heavy metals. It also contains a stress reduction product to support the health of fish. Biological Booster is basically a product containing beneficial bacteria to boost the bacteria in the aquarium and to support the conversion of waste products etc. So, they are not the same product and they can be used together (yes, use both!).
In terms of your tap water filter. This is probably okay but this depends on what this is filtering from your tap water and how this compares to your unfiltered tap water. So, you would need to do a water test of both to work out what is best to use. Let me know what the pH is of both and also what the nitrate level is of both and I can advise. I would normally suggest to stick with tap water unless this is of poor quality. Filtering of tap water can remove minerals etc from tap water so it is not always correct to assume it is better for use in an aquarium. Hope that helps. Best, Mark
Bonjour. J'ai bien peur d'en savoir très peu sur eux. Je ne suis pas sûr qu'ils soient de vraies "eau douce" et qu'ils aient besoin d'eau saumâtre. Un problème clé lors de l'utilisation d'un biOrb pour les bernard-l'ermite est probablement le substrat/média de perles dans un biOrb qui n'est probablement pas compatible avec l'eau dont les bernard-l'ermite ont besoin.
Hi Mark,
I use the Biorb clarifier and bacteria booster and it keeps the aquarium critical clear. I also use a product called Algeemin which works after you clean the acrylic. It works similar by clumping algee partials in the filter.
Never used mineral booster. Definitely give that a go.
See you soon
Crystal clear. Spell checker lol
Hi Peter. Yes, I also use them (forgetting I've just got a box of free from biOrb!). I'll have a look at Algeemin too! The biOrb Complete Care is good as it just gives me the back-up of adding supplements that are probably deficient in my tap water supply. I've been using it for at least a year and it seems to work fine for me (my fish, real plants and snail combination all seem very happy!). There are lots of products out there - but, I'm afraid, they all do the same thing (despite the publicity spin they might add to their product descriptions). Thanks again for your comments.... I really do appreciate your support. Best wishes, Mark
Hey, crystal clear water is critical too :) LOL
Once again thank you for the information.
Thanks, most helpful :)
Thank you... if you need any further help, just shout! Best wishes, Mark
Great info... thank you 🙏
Many thanks. It's always really good to hear from you. M
Hi. Can you clean the pads and reuse? And I wiped the inside and got alot of brown alge. If you can reuse, can you put the pad in the bleach water that you clean the fake plants
Hi Janet. Yes, the biOrb cleaning pads should always be cleaned and re-used. Using a new one each time is a total waste of money! I generally rinse mine clean under running tap water or leave them to soak in tap water, and then leave them to dry out. You should get at least 4- 6-months out of just one pad! It is not crucial that they are spotlessly clean though. If removing brown algae (diatoms) it is just a matter of removing most of the diatoms and then drying the pad before re-using the pad. Tap water is normally enough for me (which in itself contains a diluted version of bleach - chlorine) ...and I don't personally clean them in the diluted bleach.
Thanks!
After cleaning, the water is still cloudy, what should I use to make my water crystal clear? thank you!
Hi Lou It depends on the scenario as to what is causing this. Is this a brand new tank (recently set up) or one that has been running for a while? Also, can you let me know your tank water readings for ammonia, nitrite and nitrate. Thanks, Mark
Hi, I have bought a Biorb aquarium for my children’s Christmas. You videos have been great so far. I plan to get them zebra danios like you suggested - this is probably a silly question - if they like to be in groups together can I buy 2 zebra, 2 long fin and 2 gold danios? Or should I stick with other 6 all the same. Also how often should would i change the filter? I saw from another video you add carbon, is this aswell as the one you get with the filter? Thank you for all your help and advice in your videos.
Hi Emily. Congrats on getting an aquarium for your children! I'm sure they will really love it! :)
Thanks for watching/ supporting my channel, much appreciated.
Your fish choice is a great one. Danios are very hardy and can easily cope with broad variations and water conditions. They are a great starter fish! They prefer slightly cooler temps (as they are sub-tropical). Temps between 15 to 24 degrees being the ideal. The mix you suggest is fine and they will all group together happily.
The sponge within the filter only needs to be replaced when it is too dirty to continue using. I would normally say to remove the sponge filter and to squeeze it clean of any waste (in a small amount of aquarium water) then put it back in again. Do this every week or two. If you plan to get the biOrb service kit packs: amzn.to/3DErXHY. there is no need to add anything further. The kits contain everything and include a replacement air stone.
You can also get alternative products such as these: amzn.to/3Blww7q. Again, these also come with activated carbon in the pack so there is no need to add anything further.
So, the sponge probably needs replacing less frequently than the carbon. Say every two months for the sponge (if you keep squeezing clean on a regular basis) and the activated carbon replaced every month. Normally, if you are simply getting the sponge and carbon kits, I would suggest replacing the carbon and sponge every month.
You only need to get separate activated carbon if you plan to use the tanks sponge for longer than a month (e.g. every 2+ months). In that case, you just need to replace the tank's carbon on a monthly basis. The following carbon is fine to keep the carbon replaced every month (no need to spend lots of money on carbon!): amzn.to/3eZKZi5. You just need a teaspoon to add the new carbon to the base of the filter. To note: Activated carbon only really deals with aquarium water odours (and only if you have them!). Is not an essential thing to add to a tank.
They key thing is to think about how you plan to cycle (prepare) the tank to make the tank suitable for fish. Let me know.
And also get a bottle of basic water dechlorinator such as this one: amzn.to/3eYjMMz. You will probably need to undertake water changes every 1 to 2 weeks so you will certainly need a good dechlorinator.
I hope that helps. Best wishes, Mark
Hi Mark, it's me again, you wanted me to test my tap water and biorb water. They came out the same. Amonla 0. Nitrite 0, nitrate 5.0. I changed out 1 1/2 gallons twice in last 4 days, and still cloudy. I didn't put in any biological booster or any chemicals. Could my ceramic rock be too full of bad alge? It is looking darker then normal. By the way , I couldn't find the "step" you told me to do this so picked one I'm going to use for all my questions... thanks again for responding so fast
Hi Janet. So, your tap and tank nitrate is really good. I am surprised, with this low level, that you are having any algae/ diatom issues that would cause discoloration (media etc). Such algae is normally triggered above 10ppm nitrate. You mention the water is cloudy. Are you referring to a whitish/grey coloration or water that is green? The white/grey cloudiness is normally associated with a new tank that isn't cycled and can often be triggered by water changes. I asked previously for you to test whether the cloudiness in the water goes if the tank's air filter is turned off for a while. Try turning it off for 30 mins and let me know if the cloudiness remains in the water. It might seem a strange question but what type (product) of decoration/ ornaments do you have in your tank? Let me know. Best, Mark
Hi, the water color is greenish and turning off pump didn't make a difference
And I have a purplish, feels like rubber ,I got it from biorb company
Opps, that item I mentioned is the center part and around air, I also have plastic plants
Hi Janet. Thanks for confirming it is green water rather than cloudy. Green water is normally associated with too much nutrients in the water (light also). Water changes, along with ensuring you are not overfeeding fish is the way to remove an algae bloom. Are you using a vac to help clean under the media when you are doing your weekly maintenance? Mx
Hi, can I apply the products while the fish are in the aquarium or do the fish need to be temporarily removed? Thank you.
Hi Callum. Biological Booster, Complete Care and Water Optimiser are all intended for use in a functioning aquarium - so they are added with fish in the tank. Biological Booster and Complete Care are best added directly following a water change. My suggestion is that you do not apply Optimiser at the same time as Biological Booster and Complete Care. Instead, apply the product several days after undertaking a water change (say mid-week). Further detail on the products can be food in the videos Description. Best, Mark
Hi Mark,
I just bought a biOrb service kit and I'm not sure how to use Water conditioner. You said that it is a bit different than Water optimaiser. Do I use it on tap water or direct to my fish tank? Also, must I wait for 24h? It's said on the package that the wait is for the water temperature to rise up to room temperature. What if I add water that is already room temperature? Do I have to wait? Thank you 😊
Hi. The water conditioner is added to tap water to make it safe for fish (mainly deals with chlorine). I would (do) use Tetra AquaSafe and I don't use the biOrb product. Also, rather than buying Service Kits get these amzn.to/3KsIK32. You will save yourself a fortune. The only thing needed for water changes is to apply a dechlorinator (such as AquaSafe) and to warm the water so that it is similar to the temp of the water in the tank. Hope that helps with what you wanted to know. Feel free to drop me a line. Best, Mark
Are these ok for salt water Biorbs? I can't find any info about it.
Hi Terry. An amazing question! I have no idea to be honest as I don't run salt water tanks! I would guess so. But, I do have a contact in the biOrb technical department that I can can check with to confirm if that helps? M
@@StepbyStep-biOrb that would be great thanks I have emailed them about it a few weeks back but they never got back. Thanks so much. Terry.
Okay Terry. I will email my contact at Oase biOrb (England) and obtain a reply and then confirm back to you. Best, Mark
Hi Terry. Reply from biOrb Technical regarding the products described in my video is: "Yes they are fine to use in Saltwater Aquariums".
Hi Mark,thank you so much for that.
I really appreciate it. Regards Terry
Hi Mark. We gad a power cut in the night approx 3 hours .Water still reading 25 degrees centigrade this morning. Fish seem OK but have googled that you can get a loss of beneficial bacteria with the oxygen supply being off. What are your thoughts. Should I add small dose of colony?
Hi Paula. Yes, the tank should easily retain a reasonable temp over that period (and longer). Your fish wouldn't be impacted at all. It is the sudden changes in their environment that fish struggle with far more. Same with the beneficial bacteria (BB), but they would tolerate much lower water oxygen levels for a very good length of time (substantially more than you've had). I'd say you'd lose fish far in advance of losing BB. If you feel happier, of course add some Colony... it's a natural product and you can't over do it.
Thanks for your prompt response. Much appreciated and very reassuring x
Not a problem. Always happy to help. BTW - many a time I've sent ceramic media containing BB to people who are really struggling to cycle. These have gone in the post - normally two days delivery, in a bag containing some tank water (in a postage box), no heating, no air supply. In all cases, people have added the media to their tanks and have cycled within a very short time of adding. So, bacteria are far more tolerant than many people think they are. And far more so than fish! :)
I’m assuming that the products you have discussed here are to be used in addition to a product that takes chlorine out of the water?
Hi Lisa. Yes, that is correct. Always apply a dechlorinator when you are dealing with tap water. I always use standard Tetra AquaSafe (not Aquasafe +!! ) which is a really good and straight forward product that is applied at a reasonable quantity to the water needed for a biOrb. The products described in this video are above and beyond applying dechlorinator. M
Mark, im getting bubbles covering entire surface of my 60l classic Biorb. What do i do? It happened after my water change.
Hi. Micro bubbles are often something that happens during colder weather as your tap water is low in temperature and contains high levels of dissolved oxygen.
Temperature affects dissolved oxygen in water because they have an inverse relationship. As temperature increases in water the dissolved oxygen levels decrease as the water is unable to retain the oxygen it holds. Cold water is the opposite.
Water at 6C temp holds about 13mg per litre of dissolved oxygen whereas at 25C temp it holds about 8mg. As cold water is warmed it releases the oxygen it can no longer hold.
The saturated oxygen is released as micro bubbles - which tend to stick to surfaces within the aquarium. Micro bubbles are far more obvious in curved tanks (eg Classic shape) compared to flat sided tanks.
They are best removed with the use of the biOrb multi cleaner as this won't cause scratches to the inside of the tank acrylic: amzn.to/42SJuHa
Also use the brush to tap plastic plants if bubbles are held there too... to help release any bubbles clinging to those surfaces.
The best way to reduce the issue is to extract the tap water needed for water changes in advance of undertaking the water change and store this in bottles for a few days within the house. This time will allow the water to gently raise in temp and naturally release a good portion of its dissolved oxygen.
It is far less of an issue in warmer months.
Hope that helps to explain what is going on. Best, Mark
Hey there, thinking about getting a booth (cube) again after not having a great start. Just wanted to know if the fish you first added to your life aquarium are still keeping on, also how often do you clean and maintain the tank? Looking for a fish tank that's easy to care for
Hi. Yes, for the main part, the first fish I added I still have (perhaps lost a couple over that time, but this more due to small fish getting trapped in the media). Note, I have three biOrbs and have moved fish around between tanks as different times and for different reasons. In terms of maintenance, see my Channel videos covering maintenance - key videos are water changes and changing the sponge filter. The main things are the weekly and monthly requirements. I would now advise anyone with a biOrb (or similar aquarium) to get a battery powered vacuum - I think these are an essential means to maintain the tank and its water. See my video on vacs. In terms of ease of care, the larger the tank the better (and easier) and adding less fish to the aquarium size will again make things easier. To a reasonable extent the level of water maintenance is also related to the quality of your tap water (water with high nitrate tends to mean the need for more frequent water changes to keep nitrates low.. The hardest part of having a new aquarium is the initial cycling and then the first 6-8 months for tank to settle down and mature - but that goes for any aquarium. In terms of the biOrb Cube, another good aquarium to look at is the Fluval Edge 46 - this offers a different filter and aeration system and doesn't require the course gravel media (ceramic media) suited to biOrb's under gravel filter system. Hope that helps. Best, Mark
Hi Mark! Is the biOrb Biological Booster same as the AquaSafe you use when you change the water? Should i apply both of them?
Also a side question please, i have filter on for the water, should i use tap or filtered water for the fishes?
Thank you!
Hey! No the two products are different. AquaSafe is a dechlorinator that makes tap water safe for use in an aquarium. It deals with tap water chlorine and other harmful products such as heavy metals. It also contains a stress reduction product to support the health of fish. Biological Booster is basically a product containing beneficial bacteria to boost the bacteria in the aquarium and to support the conversion of waste products etc. So, they are not the same product and they can be used together (yes, use both!).
In terms of your tap water filter. This is probably okay but this depends on what this is filtering from your tap water and how this compares to your unfiltered tap water. So, you would need to do a water test of both to work out what is best to use. Let me know what the pH is of both and also what the nitrate level is of both and I can advise. I would normally suggest to stick with tap water unless this is of poor quality. Filtering of tap water can remove minerals etc from tap water so it is not always correct to assume it is better for use in an aquarium. Hope that helps. Best, Mark
@@StepbyStep-biOrb you’re always SUPER helpful! Couldn’t have made with this fish tank without you!
Bonjour peu on mettre un Bernard l Hermite d eau douce dans un biorb?
Bonjour. J'ai bien peur d'en savoir très peu sur eux. Je ne suis pas sûr qu'ils soient de vraies "eau douce" et qu'ils aient besoin d'eau saumâtre. Un problème clé lors de l'utilisation d'un biOrb pour les bernard-l'ermite est probablement le substrat/média de perles dans un biOrb qui n'est probablement pas compatible avec l'eau dont les bernard-l'ermite ont besoin.
How many Biorbs do you own hehe :)
Lol. Moving on to my number three at the moment :)