Is It Worth OVER £1000? VERY HONEST BiOrb Earth 125 Unboxing/First Look 😬

[@lemonlizard1]

It seems more like a prototype than a real product for me. If they add all the features you recommended and lowered the price a bit, I might've considered it

[@sian8322]

Also give it a remote or like a back up on the back. A screen on it... SOMETHING. there's so many situations that the whole app thing could be terrible, let alone dangerous.

[@leopardgeckotalk]

Yeah I feel like there's certainly room for improvement.

[@Andrew_R12]

Thank you so much for the videos I got a gecko for my birthday and these videos were the most helpful ones I could find

[@leopardgeckotalk]

aww thanks! :) Good luck :D

[@Gapthrosnir]

Seems pretty cool, but I don't think it's something I'd ever get. If the price was much lower it would be something I'd consider, but for that price I could do so much more with a standard vivarium and be perfectly happy with just keeping an eye on everything manually.

[@leopardgeckotalk]

Yeah it's very pricey for sure!

[@gaviscon1978]

So I pre ordered one of these in March and have set it up today. I had some issues with the first one shipped out to me but Oase have been amazing from a customer service perspective. Someone came today with a replacement and helped set it up with no problems. No issues with setting up or using the app to connect. So far so good. Planning on keeping a couple of dart frogs and maybe a peacock day gecko so I’m hoping this is ok. Thanks for the heads up re: the UV light - didn’t consider a gecko hanging upside down from the lighting! Will think of some sort of protection if I go down the gecko route. Thanks for the review!!!

[@renatocann5142]

I do love the idea of not having to buy separate heating pad(s), a thermostat controller for the heater, a mister for maintaining humidity, etc. and am surprised there haven't been more tanks like this with it all built in, but yeah like you said I think the bottom heating rules out burrowing critters, and I'm not sure how much I'd trust the other features (or app) to work as expected...

[@leopardgeckotalk]

Yeah I don't quite understand why you'd heat the tank from the bottom. As I said in the video, I was really hoping I could turn that section off.

[@mud8833]

Nice unboxing video. I'd love to see the setup and build out of it. I agree, it is not a good fit for a LEO but it looks interesting for frogs. However, the light issue would be a huge concern so I hope the company considers changing it out.

[@leopardgeckotalk]

Thanks :)

[@JoeCastro]

I had no intention of buying this but was looking forward to this review lol

[@leopardgeckotalk]

Thanks :)

[@JoeCastro]

@@leopardgeckotalk thank you! Me and my girl love your channel

[@walnutgynneenderson4043]

Hi Leopard Gecko! I was looking back at your insect, isopod and beetle videos and was wondering if you've tried silkworms? They have just the cutest little faces and I've really enjoyed having them company just on my desk. Once the turn into moths they just because even more adorable! Get them! ;)

[@leopardgeckotalk]

They're kind of hard to find over here, and usually quite expensive. I also heard they have a very particular diet, so after all of that I'd feel kind of bad feeding them to my geckos lol

[@phelan_pt]

The food itself is not a big deal, you can buy it in a powder and mix as needed. But silkworms are very particular about their conditions, in my experience. they need to be kept in a very clean environment, cleaned frequently, and any ill/dead ones removed immediately. It's a huge hassle to work around the silk strands they put down around the enclosure when you're trying to clean. You'd need something designed specifically, probably in a vertical setting with a mesh, so that their poop falls down to an area they can't reach, and that it doesn't touch the food. Combined with the price, I don't think they're very worth it as feeders. However, they are very cute to watch, so might be worth it as pets.

[@amazingaquaticsandexotics3030]

love your content. hope all your pets are doing great

[@leopardgeckotalk]

aw thank you :D

[@jenniferk8081]

My honest opinion about this tank: not worth its money at all. I don't care about all these features it has if they are all (or almost all) poorly executed: - If I have an expensive, compact tank I am expecting to be able to open it frontal and on the top (some people like putting their enclosures into shelves with only front access) - I dont want to talk about the UV bulb's choice in there. I dont care that it is dimmable if it is a danger for the animal - using their brand of water for the fog? Seriously? No thank you - having no different temperature zones in that enclosure is a big red flag for me. All animals rely on that... even inverts For me this is no tank for an animal. For me it is a waste of money (we are talking about 1500 dollars or so). With that money I can buy/build a few tanks, which are even bigger and have the needed (or all) components for the animal. It just wont look as compact as this one but you can still hide them (the components like cable of the light bulbs etc.) and let your tank look 'clean' in appearance.

[@leopardgeckotalk]

Yeah I think I am just going to put plants in here, UV off, heating off, and just hope the growth lights work.

[@dndmat]

I love it and may buy one but I have all the pieces to make my own for a fraction of the cost. Of course it will not look as good and be as compact but I'll do that first. This would naturally look great in a living area.

[@milogecko]

It looks so cool! Good job 👍

[@leopardgeckotalk]

Thanks :)

[@Hamburglar009]

Huge oversight on not being able to control a warm and cool side! Every reptile and amphibian, to my knowledge, requires a gradient.

[@leopardgeckotalk]

Yep lol

[@phelan_pt]

Even invertebrates like ants or spiders do better with a gradient, it lets the animal adjust their temperature better. Seems like an obvious thing, I'm surprised they didn't think of that if they do aquariums.

[@HAL_NOVEMILA]

You likely have to use distilled water as to avoid calcium build up in the fogging system, I'd imagine that serviceability of the device is not user friendly and if the system gunks up you are kind of screwed...

[@jake8572]

i'd say it be good for dart frogs or morning geckos. I can't think anything else off the top of my head also great intro.

[@mpk6664]

Mourning geckos would escape from this within an hour of being in there lol. I wouldn't trust the lid with small animals. Maybe dart frogs?

[@leopardgeckotalk]

Yeah it's tricky, like if I put anything in there I wouldn't want to use the heating or UV, so two main features would be gone lol

[@courtneym4678]

I agree this definately is more like a prototype than an actual reliable build. I wouldn't want to buy this product for numerous reasons and a bunch of those were ones which you already listed. Also, I don't like the fact that it doesn't have doors opening from he front. It's so large it would seem hard to get the animal out of it if you needed to. Plus I agree with the app and the lights. Not very ideal. Cool product design, but just for prototype purposes. I love seeing your opinion on this product. Very well put together. I can't wait to see what you have to do with it.

[@leopardgeckotalk]

Yeah the top opening part bugs me too. I'm so used to front opening tanks. Thanks :D

[@rhyspieces7099]

I feel like this would be nice for tree frogs with some modifications. I like the idea of everything being all-in-one instead of buying everything separately, however not being able to easily access the tank does present many issues. A cheaper price tag and some better design and this kind of tank would probably make a killing. It’s disappointing that it does have these issues when Oase do make some amazing products especially for aquariums.

[@leopardgeckotalk]

Yeah it's a shame. I wish I could swap out the UV haha

[@chico.del.guitarra]

Hey Rebecca! i love your channel! maybe you can keep a frog, betty sue, or crested gecko in it in the future?

[@kitkatyas]

Haha, a toad ((Betty Sue))

[@chico.del.guitarra]

@@kitkatyas betty sue is her jumping spider for clarification

[@kitkatyas]

@@chico.del.guitarra oh sorry! Too many Betty sues, I've been watching for 2 years but still seem not to remember some of the animals, sorry!

[@leopardgeckotalk]

haha I think it might be a bit big for betty. I would worry about a frog getting too close to the UV lol

[@geckosarecute6304]

Maybe for a chameleon gecko this tank should be good. They are remain very small in size. The tank is self looks small so small reptiles should love the space. Kinda don't the top opening but that's personal preference. Thank you for the video as always!!! 🥰

[@gingerlygingerlee3023]

A very informative video. The price is one big con. Some of the features are pretty cool, but some of the cons are concerning. Like app failure and the heating, the uv. That's just the little bit I can remember. It's a good thing you did this video some of us might have trusted the manufacturer to know what they are doing with lighting, heating, and those types of things. I cannot put all my thoughts in this tiny space. Again, it's a good thing you did this review, thank you.

[@leopardgeckotalk]

Thanks :) yeah, like I appreciate being sent this, but I have to be honest with you guys and voice some of my concerns lol

[@larsonfamilyhouse]

Hello! How can I go about identifying a moth? The picture I have was taken is the western USA and the girl has a furry brown head and beautiful antennae. There’s also dark things on the wall by her and I’m wondering if they’re eggs- how can I tell what things are? Thanks!

[@Anah-B]

I can’t believe they stopped you from posting that…. You were rational. They built the tank for fanciness, not practicality…

[@leopardgeckotalk]

Thanks :)

[@emmah8234]

not sure that I like how only access is via the top tbh. great video!

[@leopardgeckotalk]

Same lol. aw thank you! :)

[@sian8322]

A small Skink species might be a good idea, they're less likely to climb, need a smaller enclosure and some like it damp

[@leopardgeckotalk]

Like a sandfish? :) Although it would receive 0 UV, and when it burrows it would get too hot 😥 maybe that's not a great idea lol

[@Mothman.69]

Dart frogs maybe fun to have in there

[@jsbell820]

Separate build and review vids please! 😊

[@leopardgeckotalk]

Thanks :) I'll see how well the build goes first 🙈 If it looks okay, I'll make it a separate video 😂

[@kiscrazyreptiles]

It's a great ideah but poor execution. I'm concerned about the animals health if you where to put one In there. The tank is small but high so I thought you could but an cresti or frog but the UVI is so high and the fact that there is no heat gradient is iffy. I feel like for almost 1.5k it should be more advanced.

[@leopardgeckotalk]

Yeah definitely.

[@mangosnap1213]

You should plant some carnivorous plants in there like nepenthes and non dormancy drosera

[@sian8322]

could you use this for newts?

[@wizard5637]

"Forest Stream Day" sounded like a gentleman using the bathroom with the door open! Seriously though, I don't want "all in one", I don't want dependence on App/ Bluetooth/WiFi, It's more fun gathering the needed housing and environmental control items individually. At the very least it needs temperature gradient capabilities I hope this company is in the preliminary market research phase and not actually mass producing these yet because they should think again.

[@leopardgeckotalk]

I think it is actually now released as it is. I wish they would have sent out a few prototypes to different people for feedback first.

[@abbyf1464]

Dart frog(s) maybe? cool looking enclosure but sorry it doesn’t fully… well work lol.

[@sahvannaandslushy5269]

I'm early love you vids me and my brother have leapord geckos slushi and Savanah and I learn so much from you

[@leopardgeckotalk]

aww thanks so much!

[@sahvannaandslushy5269]

Yw

[@sahvannaandslushy5269]

Also do you think you will ever get another leapord gecko

[@jaymancity10]

Good idea in principle but in reality you can create all these automated features yourself with sensors and smart plugs for a fraction of the price, takes a little more setting up but definietly worth it.

[@Maxgiraffe1405rl]

I love ur channel ❤️

[@leopardgeckotalk]

Thank you :D

[@amazingaquaticsandexotics3030]

really cool

[@sian8322]

does it not even have a guard on the light

[@mr.titan0866]

You should put a green anole in it

[@wildside306]

It'd probably be too risky with the uvb issue...

[@voidgh3372]

Never been so early before

[@speedymadr6]

Do you have access to a solarneter? Would be interested to see what the real uvi readings are. The printed uvi seems rather extreme!

[@leopardgeckotalk]

Sadly I don't. I'd love to see some independent readings of the lighting tbh.

[@Frostmute19]

It has some interesting ideas but too much potential danger/loss of control for me. I do like the built in fogger/misting that is really nice

[@leopardgeckotalk]

Yeah, I am curious to see how well plants grow with a built in rain and fogger - like I'm hoping that it'll kind of 'take care of itself'.

[@JesusChrist4ever]

I’m from us how come I idk how to buy from uk 🇬🇧 🔥❤️ 😪

[@DiscosPanic]

Set up in the vid please

[@Hamburglar009]

Omfg forest stream day sounded like a dude, after several beers, peeing while standing into a toilet 🤣🤣🤣

[@MsMeI]

If I were filthy stinkin' rich, I'd love playing with this.

[@JustBryanNL]

Do u actually need 90cms for a leopard gecko?

[@meowthekitty321]

Yes, most people recommend a 3 foot long enclosure (90 cm, 36 inches) for leopard geckos. Usually with 3 foot tanks the width and height are 18 or 24 inches.

[@simone-zu7qh]

mine is 76x45x45(h)

[@hazelgrunts]

It’s cool, but not worth the amount of money. Also wish it had different dimensions, because as it is there aren’t many options for inhabitants.

[@Kenneth91619]

The comments made on the UV index is absurd if you want a index of 1-2 to reach say the bottom with respect to a 3 inch substrate height then its only natural that the UV index directly below the lamp would be absurdly high. There is nothing that can be do to solve this. Same can be said about PAR for aquariums at the lamp it would be obviously higher then the plants could handle but with how light waves works the farther away from the source of light the lower the par and light penetrating water as well play a role. There is no design they could have gone with to fix this issue unless you wanted a glass top and mounted the UV lamp the appropriate distance so the index is now 1-2 at the top rather then the bottom. Lastly this is priced considerable low considering the manufacturing process and parts to make such a product. I think most people have no idea how product development and production works and based their opinions on how much similar products cost when not all inclusive in one product. I do agree that it feels like its still in the prototype phase which is a good thing for me. People will complain if something is built in china or built with cheap parts yet all in the same breath will say a product costs to much. I believe owning pets is a luxury and not everyone should own pets if they can't afford life support systems for their animals. I love my animals and want nothing but the best lifestyle I can provide for them with the available technology. I understand this type of product isn't for everyone but I see all too often the people that surrender or re home pets the most are the ones that can't afford basic supplies for their pets and are constantly on a hunt for how to keep their pets on a cheap. The future is automatic enclosure for all our pets. We can't attend to our pets 24/7 and its only natural to create products that can keep are pets safe and happy while we are at work or enjoying other aspects of our lives. I find it funny that people complain about the product and say its lacking features yet if a product existed that could provided high quality terrarium with every bell and whistle it would cost between $3,000-$4,000.

[@barriedelaney2853]

I feel like this should be perfect for something like dart frogs but from everything you've shown so far I dont think I'd trust it. Mistking and glass tanks for me for now lol

[@leopardgeckotalk]

Yeah I had high hopes prior to receiving it, but I am a tad concerned.

[@Mothman.69]

Day geckos or maybe mourning gecko colony

[@Dudewheresmyspider]

The is an absurdly expensive enclosure that might suit dart frogs.. Or some mourning geckos.. Can't be a burrowing species of anything because of undertank heating, not big enough for most terrestrial species and not tall enough for most arboreal..

[@SatanicBiPanick666]

Seems like InSitu is a better option

[@mitch1285]

The whole thing looks like it was designed by someone who has never even held a reptile...

[@leopardgeckotalk]

Yeah, I just wish there were front opening doors lol

[@the_animal_ark]

1500 £ and all its flaws no thanks

[@blueblue1635]

Build as seperate video!

[@phelan_pt]

I don't think their reply was worth the hassle and delay to you... I think in the future, might be good to set a policy that if they haven't gotten back to you a certain time before you post the video, it gets uploaded as is. Leave yourself time to edit it and upload it as you normally do. You can always upload a short video after their response later. As it is, the tank seems both too expensive, and not well thought out enough. However, if they change the heat zones to be activated independently, and divide the zones into two to allow for gradient, among other things you already mentioned, it might become a good terrarium. Especially for people who prefer to get the whole kit at once, and don't mind paying more for that.

[@eprohoda]

how are yuo?,you created epic , see u around~;))

[@doggerel49]

wow. what to say. well, I like the size and shape👍; the rain and fog👍...but everything else PASS. It's more of an aquarium than a terrarium. How do I do any maintenance, special feeding, or intervention of animals - by lifting the whole ceiling and reaching way down from the top...whoops! and there hopped out my dart frogs/mourning geckos. Second big no: it runs via an app. There MUST be an override/select to manual, right? Apps always fail at some point. And third: it's acrylic. For that price, should be glass. Sorry, I'll pass. Great review, as always❤

[@leopardgeckotalk]

Yeah, I was also concerned about putting my hand past the UV lamp as I reached it, especially if it's dangerously high up close 😮

[@lordyoshi3232]

Hello :D

[@craigsmart1986]

What the hell were they thinking with this I'll never know.

[@Relief2007]

When it comes to water you can just use RO or distilled, they just want to make more money off selling water...

[@wildside306]

They should have brought you in during the design process 🙈 I'm not remotely a fan of the 'natural sounds', uv lighting, lid or the price. I can't imagine what it would cost to get it in a bigger size, for a fat tail or royal python 😕

[@leopardgeckotalk]

Yeah it's a bit of a shame, I don't know if it's because they're mainly know for aquatics, and with aquariums you access from above, and they didn't think that through for reptiles/amphibians, but yeah, I'd be worried I'd accidentally lift a section and whole lid would fall in 🙈

[@TheLoitoji]

for this price..can have bigger tank setup.....

[@warracer03]

Seems like it was designed by someone who never actually owned reptiles , really odd to have a sound system but a weird base heating system

[@DeviantInc]

Not even 4 mins into the video and I will pass on this tank. Yes I did finish watching the video didn't want to cheat you out of a full view lol. And like I said on your Twitter I pass because of the price

[@DeviantInc]

Love the fog and rain also.

[@leopardgeckotalk]

Haha yeah it's a tad expensive.

[@WatchingYou2ube]

Separate video pls

[@IvyWhiskeyDram]

The sound effects are terrible! The forest water sounded like a toilet that's refilling after being flushed, turned down it sounded like someone peeing.

[@mpk6664]

$1500? That's a yikes from me. You can get a MUCH better tank and supplies for well under that price. Also, having useless apps when there's no reason for such an app is extremely annoying. Proprietary water? Nah. The included fogger is cool though. Not being front opening is unacceptable at this cost. As a proof of concept this tank is cool. However, the functionality shouldn't suffer in order to just jam technology everywhere. I think a pacman frog would like the tank. The lid doesn't seem secure enough for anything other than a terrestrial animal.

[@prestigenoob6355]

Separate video!

[@RonoTron01]

This is $399 at best.

[@EvilPeppermintHelix]

No.

[@reapersexotics1129]

The water sounded like someone was taking a pee after drinking a couple of alcoholic beverages

[@leopardgeckotalk]

😂😂

[@bethwright4826]

Praying mantis