The Dogmother Posted February 13, 2007 Share Posted February 13, 2007 That should be fine Chelsea providing it's sturdy and not something that the dog could knock over. I'd say to go for tropical as they are so pretty. Reef-One do a pretty little heater shaped like a fish. don't know if it's on general sale yet, but it's a lot less obtrusive than the old bar shaped ones - try ringing them up and asking. If you're ever up this way, then feel free to come and look at my BiOrb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted February 13, 2007 Share Posted February 13, 2007 Reef-One do a pretty little heater shaped like a fish. That sounds really cool. A great idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted February 13, 2007 Share Posted February 13, 2007 I've just looked, it's not on their site, but then they don't update it very often - I would give them a ring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Looney Posted February 13, 2007 Share Posted February 13, 2007 I want one, I want one, I want one, I want one, I want one, I want one.......... Better start saving! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted February 16, 2007 Share Posted February 16, 2007 I think I'll be following in your footsteps and saving up too Lorna! They are so cool, I hope I can find a cheap one on ebay! Finger Crossed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Looney Posted February 16, 2007 Share Posted February 16, 2007 I need to start thinking of fish names.....[OH, if you read this - these are just what I would call my fish if I were ever to acquire a Biorb.... ] so far I've had fish called: Feargal Sharkey Laurence Fishburn Rudyard Kipperling Ronnie and Reggie Crayfish Prunella Scales Any suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 16, 2007 Share Posted February 16, 2007 Brill Young Terence Trout Derby J.K. Roeling Kate Finslet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted February 16, 2007 Share Posted February 16, 2007 Fish from Merrilion (spelling?) of course Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 16, 2007 Share Posted February 16, 2007 Good one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted February 16, 2007 Share Posted February 16, 2007 of course Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted February 16, 2007 Share Posted February 16, 2007 James Whale? Kylie Finogue Or my favourite - Prawn Bean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted February 16, 2007 Share Posted February 16, 2007 Ours don't have names, well Rosie started to name them, but kept changing her mind..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted February 16, 2007 Share Posted February 16, 2007 Two of mine have names Patch and Spot Can you guess why Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted February 16, 2007 Share Posted February 16, 2007 no We have one fat cat fish in our tank. Named FatBoy. We used to have one thin cat fish and 25 neons............ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted February 16, 2007 Share Posted February 16, 2007 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted February 16, 2007 Share Posted February 16, 2007 Dont laugh - I felt awful for them - one of them lasted on his own for about 2 weeks before meeting his fishy maker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Looney Posted February 16, 2007 Share Posted February 16, 2007 Excellent suggestions for names! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted November 1, 2007 Share Posted November 1, 2007 bringing back this thread again. Its my birthday the weekend and hubby is getting me a biorb. We went to a local fish store tonight and a snotty salesman advised me not to get one as they were hard to maintain and pointed me in the direction of some horrible bland fish tanks I told him quite plainly that I didnt like or want the horrbile fish tank he showed me and that I was only interested in a biorb. Are they hard to maintain like he said? he said the filter gets bunged up with stones Im going for the 30 litre one (hubby wants the 60 ) I saw some beautiful fish - Im not sure but I think they are clown fish (they were orange with white patches on them). We are going to get the LED light aswell. Any fish experts out there? Im not sure whether to go for Tropical Biorb or Marine Biorb.....?? whats the difference between marine and tropical ( i thought it meant the same thing??!!) Im so confused!! any info about fish or biorb maintenance gratefully receieved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted November 1, 2007 Share Posted November 1, 2007 Come and see mine Hon! I've had one since they came out - I know the people who make them - They are incerdibly easy to maintain and you just need to read the instructions carefully and introduce the fish one at a time to avoid overloading the micro-climate until it's established. Clown fish are tropical marine fish and notoriously difficult to look after and I wouldn't advise them for a first time user... sorry My tank is currently set up for coldwater fish and I have some fancy goldfish and little white cloud minnows, which are pretty. I've had these particular fish for about 4 years now, and when they peg it, I'll get the i-heater and convert it to tropical, but probably not marine. The boys at Reef-One want me to 'go marine' but I shan't if it means too much maintenance - I just don't have the time. Having said that, when I was last there in August, they were working on some water treatments to make it more easy to stabilise the salt levels, so maybe I might... I have to say though that their site isn't up to date and doesn't show all their products. There's no way that stoens could get into the filter - when it's in place it is a sealed unit. The BiOrbs don't have stones - they have special a ceramic medium which is inhabited by the friendly bacteria, which create the micro-climate and keep it clean. If you've any questions that aren't answered on the site, then feel free to ask me, or just call them in Norfolk - they are very friendly and helpful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted November 1, 2007 Share Posted November 1, 2007 thanks for that Clare . The sales assistant said that I'd be forever changing the filter aswell (which I took with a pinch of salt) as I thought the whole purpose with the biorb was it was easy to look after. Im still not sure whether to go with tropical or marine. Might do a bit more research before I order....I might call them in Norfolk but I dont want to appear a complete dimwit as we know nothing about indoor fish!! I've seen some good packages online for both the marine and tropical which includes the LED light and some free plants and also the trendy "volcano cover" which covers the tube in the middle. The LED light looks fab as you can put in on a timer for "dusk" "daybreak" etc etc...looks great. I cant wait to get it!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted November 1, 2007 Share Posted November 1, 2007 I am PM ing you Chelsea - it'll be easier if you give me a ring... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted November 1, 2007 Share Posted November 1, 2007 Great news Chelsea! Can I just say, try tropical first? Marine tanks do look beautiful, but they are harder to maintain and you can make some very expensive mistakes! Although I've also made some very expensive mistakes with tropical fish as well! I don't know much about the Biorb, but OH and I had four enormous tropical tanks before all the children came along. We were looking at the biorbs the other day - maybe we'll invest again when we get some space back! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperman Posted November 1, 2007 Share Posted November 1, 2007 We have a 60 litre one in our bedroom. It only contains Bruce Willis the goldfish. I put on top of a chest of drawers which makes it a bit difficult with water changes etc. I need to relocate it really. One good thing about the Biorb is that its low voltage, so good for kids and stupid adults who might want electrocute themselves I don't think anyone on here would be that stupid though Kev. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatsCube Posted November 1, 2007 Share Posted November 1, 2007 Hiya, I have kept fish for years, both tropical and marine. I will warn you now, marine fish are not for the beginer, they are very difficult. The difference between the two is that tropical are just warm water fish, from lakes, where as marine fish are from the sea, i.e salt water. The larger the tank i.e. 70+ gallons the easier it is to look after as changes in salinity and nitrates can have a far more devistating effect very quickly (ie everything in the tank dies before you even realise something is wrong) the water regulres regular testing and a hell of a lot of additional expensive equipment and filter material. Also the number of fish yo can keep per gallow is worth checking, a lot of people are disapointed when they learn how few fish their tank will support. And marine is even less, you would be able to keep ab out 2 fish in a tank that size, otherwise it cant cope with the nitrate load. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Treekeeper Posted November 23, 2007 Share Posted November 23, 2007 I used to have Shubumkins as a child - they were by far the prettiest of all cold water fish I think you mean SHUBUNKIN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
