How do I program my BiOrb Intelligent Light?

How do I program my BiOrb Intelligent Light?

How to Program a Reef One BiOrb LED Light

1. Press and hold the “Bubble” button down until the system flashes twice to turn the lights off for two hours.
2. Hold the “Bubble” button down until the system flashes three times to reset the cycle to having just eight hours of bright-light time.

How do you keep a BiOrb light on?

You simply need to put pressure down on the smallest bubble and the light will begin to flash. You will need to keep the pressure from your finger on the “button” and let go at the proper flash in order to set the light up on the proper cycle. There are four different cycles for this light.

Are BiOrb aquariums worth it?

The biOrb is a beautiful tank and the lighting makes it look fantastic, especially at night. However, if your interest is in keeping several fish happy and clean, I would not recommend this tank. It’s a great decorative aquarium for one or two fish, but any more than that, you’ll be taxing the anemic filtration system.

What can live in a BiOrb?

Suitable temperate species include White Cloud Mountain minnows, available in natural, golden or even long-finned form, and Zebra danios, also available in natural, golden and longfin. BiOrbs come with multi-stage filtration which includes a very large biological filter.

How long does a BiOrb take to cycle?

This process is called the ‘cycle’ and will take about 28 days for one small goldfish. This is potentially a risky time for the fish and the level of ammonia should be minimised by introducing a small fish and not feeding too much.

Why is my BiOrb filter so loud?

This can be a sign that the air stone has become blocked and caused a small air leak. Removing the air stone will solve this and start the filter working again. Without the air stone the filter will be slightly noisy so we recommend putting a new one in as soon as possible.

How often should I clean my BiOrb fish tank?

You should clean your biorb every couple of weeks, or more frequently if you notice your water is dirty or water levels are unhealthy. If the biorb filter sponge gets dirty before a change is due it can be washed.

How often should you change the water in a biOrb?

every 3 weeks
BiOrb (30L / 8 Gallon): Replace Filter every 6 weeks; Change Water (30%) every 3 weeks.

Can you have bottom feeders in a BiOrb?

Do not keep ‘bottom feeding’ fish, such as a common pleco, loach or catfish in Biorb Aquariums. The ceramic media used for biological filtration in Biorb aquariums is unsuitable for them. Smaller pellets can be purchased for tropical fish and minnows that are more suited to their nutritional requirements.

How often should you change the water in a BiOrb?

Can you put a heater in a BiOrb?

BiOrb fish tanks are sold as cold water tanks meaning they do not come complete with a heater. They are however suitable to be transformed into a tropical tank, you just need to purchase one of the two BiOrb heaters available.

How long does a Biorb take to cycle?

When a fish is added the level of ammonia and nitrite will rise sharply. As the filter bacteria catch up they will keep the ammonia and nitrite to a safe level and the safer nitrate will steadily rise. This process is called the ‘cycle’ and will take about 28 days for one small goldfish.

How do you keep a Biorb light on?

How often should I clean my Biorb fish tank?

How often should I clean my biOrb?

Can you keep tropical fish in a biOrb?

Most fish will work in your biorb aquarium. If you choose tropical fish be sure to get a heater to keep the water temperature warm enough for them. Do not keep ‘bottom feeding’ fish, such as a common pleco, loach or catfish in Biorb Aquariums.

Why do my fish keep dying in my BiOrb?

The bacteria that perform this live in the filter media – usually sponges or in the case of the bi-orb, the stones at the bottom. When you first add fish to a tank, if the tank doesn’t have those bacteria, the water quickly becomes toxic to the fish.