Biorb life 60. Where to buy?

Paulcmccormack

Hi forum
Anyone know the best place to get a discounted biorb life 60. I've done the google searches but nothing looks discounted. Any vouchers or offers on the go?
Cheers
Paul

Fosterdog

Does it have to be a biorb? They really aren't that good for the fish, although the rectangle ones are better than the bowl shape ones. They don't have enough surface area for the amount of water they hold and the filters are not throng enough to support it holding fish.

For a fraction of the price you can get a regular tank with all equipment and it would be better for the fish

Arlandria606

I don't mean to be annoyingly unhelpful but I have to agree with Fosterdog - I had a BiOrb and it was utterly awful. I had constant problems with filtration, ammonia & nitrate levels, and unhappy fishes. Beautiful though they are, I wouldn't consider one again.

I did have a quick Google for you but couldn't find any significantly cheaper than other sites.

teddysmum

I was going to post the same.


Surface area is important (used to calculate the total length of fish that is safe) and once filled above the widest part the surface area will decrease with height.

DKLS

Ignore the Biorb, they look good but its hard to keep the water conditions stable.


Have a look on local classified ads for people selling full setups they can be picked up cheaply mainly due to some folk not investing in a book or two first, they buy fill the tank with fish, they all die, they repeat until bored of the hobby and sell up cheap.


I picked up a 6month old full marine setup for £600, the seller showed me receipts for 3k!