Setting up a biOrb Aquarium | PLUS Unboxing

[@EverydayAquarist]

I have always liked Biorbs. People dislike them because they aren't designed to be crammed with fish. They are an ornament you can put a few fish in. Great video

[@krankenheim13]

I have had a 4 gallon baby biOrb set up in my kitchen since 2017. The temp. in my home never drops below 72, even in the winter, so no heater. The filter is basically just an air pump driven sponge filter so I do not buy the biOrb filter replacement kits, I cut my own sponge when needed. I have some low light plants - java fern and anubias. And I keep 9 harlequin rasboras. How that number came to be is another story entirely but it's worked for 3 years and if it ain't broke don't fix it. I feed frozen bloodworms and frozen mysis shrimp and change about 80% of the water a few times per month. I also added 2 more bags of the biOrb substrate, which probably helps as well. I just love the tank. By all the rules it shouldn't be a success but it is.

[@JinxDClown]

Do I understand correctly that in order to have this tank heated, I have to run a heater into just like any other tank (ie, the cord running up, into and down the tank wall)? Doesn't that defeat the purpose of the tank being all transparent???? Why couldn't the have incorporated a heated in where the filter is?

[@lyrieth8833]

I love the decor that goes over the tube to the filter that was a stellar idea!!

[@SimplyShrimps]

It hides it pretty well :)

[@BreakTheRules2011]

In future builds, you could consider adding the heater from the start. The warmer water speeds up the bacteria colonisation which speeds up your cycle.

[@MissChelle]

Good on ya granny. Love your work 🤗❤️🇦🇺. Think I need this too ❤️🇦🇺 do I need those slippers for setting it up? Lol

[@SimplyShrimps]

Thank you! You most definitely need those slippers 😂😂

[@korenbenjamin3839]

I really like the center piece.

[@SimplyShrimps]

🙏

[@darrylmoore5847]

I was given a Biorb cylinder as a gift, and was pleasantly surprised that the light was more than sufficient to grow anubias and java fern. I hope you enjoy yours as much as I do mine.

[@SimplyShrimps]

Thanks :) if I were to put plants in then they’re the kind I would put in.

[@juli8vdberg562]

Sweetest nan ever.... And guess what? Because of this video, I bought the entire all same... 😊 Now setting it up with your vid guiding me through the process

[@SimplyShrimps]

Two tanks at once? 🤭

[@juli8vdberg562]

@@SimplyShrimps I have one tank since a few weeks that runs well, given I bought all ADA and Dennerle required chemicals, Bactor and conditioners and went for Invitro plants only, expensive, but crucial... And now I have a Golden Snakehead in that with a few disposable fish, a few platy and tetra to notify me if I need to do changes etc etc... You know, fish can die eh... Have bacteria, poop, etc, 😂 😂 😂 😂, so I disagree with running a tank for weeks with no life in it hoping for it to be a healthy space, some fish added from early days, to be disposed of, would be wiser to fasten the process and I feed the snakehead live shrimps every other day, sometimes smallest fish too... I know, cruel but that is nature... So these bloody Mary shrimps will be delivered tomorrow but I rather keep then and add them to my Iwagumi setup tank I m working on... I just filled up an old 2d hand tank, heater on 25°C, filter and pomp (old) running, added all chemicals, just a few drops, no more and will, like you, buy some plants at my local gardencenter and moss balls and add them to the tank, hoping they will survive for at least 10 days before the luxurious penthouse is ready for them..

[@familyjones689]

Looking to do the same, is it all available online? Any links? I’m new to this fish lark and wanted the tank heated, can you show how the heater goes in pleas. Also seen that these setup don’t need cleaning for 6-8 weeks is that correct? Looking at getting some neon tetra and guppy’s.

[@SimplyShrimps]

Here is a link to the aquarium - amzn.to/3pbZ5wu I would still do a water change every 1-2 weeks. But the filter sponge can be changed every 6-8 weeks.

[@juli8vdberg562]

@@SimplyShrimps I clean the sponges every 2 days and do a 10% or more everyday

[@sianmanfredi8962]

Do you think I can put live plants in the ceramic Media :)

[@RachelOLeary]

Will your Nan adopt me? I already have her name tattooed on my leg, if that would help

[@SimplyShrimps]

I’ll mention it to her next time ;) My god there were so many out takes from her bit 😂

[@RachelOLeary]

@@SimplyShrimps you may mention that she has to be associated (on my tattoo) eith a man called Guy. Hope that isn't an obstacle

[@SimplyShrimps]

That and the Atlantic Ocean. But I suppose that’s just a little pond really.

[@RachelOLeary]

@@SimplyShrimps shhhhh. Let's not mix reality in. Also looking for a surrogate mom 😂

[@SimplyShrimps]

I hear female guppy’s are good mums 🐟🐟🐟

[@jamiedavies2597]

What tank is this called as I can see does not use the massive mains plug like most of the others

[@SimplyShrimps]

BiOrb cube

[@jamiedavies2597]

@@SimplyShrimps I just looked at a few and all of them come with that large block power supply which I do not want

[@lewismay2815]

Your normally meant to wash the rocks before putting them in to release bacteria but it still looks amazing

[@peterbaker873]

I’ve been given a second hand biorb life. The filter part is not attached the bottom. I have 3 screws but should it come with a rubber seal or anything ? Thanks

[@liza8143]

question! do u think the air flow is too strong for a beta who doesnt like a strong current? and can u turn the air pump off?

[@SimplyShrimps]

Nope, I know plenty of people who have fighter in them. You could always put a valve on the air tub if needed.

[@marycarry2008]

Can you change the white led to a mcr light in case the led is white ?

[@SimplyShrimps]

Yes you can :)

[@SAGARSANJOY]

Is this tank good for shrimp!?

[@mr_swampfish20]

I think it looks better if the water level full to the top..Really nice tank! 👍🏻

[@marykier]

When you change the filter do you just change the middle part with sponge?

[@SimplyShrimps]

Yes :)

[@marykier]

Simply Shrimps thank you!

[@SimplyShrimps]

My pleasure

[@Bazlightyear007]

You should have washed the ceramic media to get rid of the dust and other smaller particles. This would have ensured the filer doesn’t block so quickly and the water is clearer.

[@brookelarson7563]

Those slippers are so great!! And your changing hairstyles, hahaha. I know I am supposed to be focusing on the shrimps though lol

[@SimplyShrimps]

Thanks 😂 I wasn’t aware that my hair style changed 😱

[@brookelarson7563]

@@SimplyShrimps I'm just watching random videos out of order and it went from very long, to short, and now in between. And I noticed other people commenting on the hair too so I thought I also would haha. Lookin good!

[@SimplyShrimps]

Ahh yeah back in the days 😂 For more regular update don’t forget to check out my Instagram 🙏😁

[@wendybaddeley5131]

Fab video - tank looks great 💚

[@SimplyShrimps]

Thanks! I can’t wait to add fish/shrimps 😁

[@freddopug175]

Hey. Great Job doing that video. I own a biorb tank for almost a month now. i notice that after 15 days of use the water is very cloudy. you have any idea?

[@louisewersching4118]

Sweet! Looks rad! Nan is a star! 💛 Also, Canada is a country too, that also has plug sockets, yknow! I wanna know how you're gonna transport that though...?

[@lasseblegvadjensen.1893]

Hello i am about to buy that tank but i Wang to hear if it is noizi

[@MusingsFromTheDen]

I love your Nan! 😁 If it's OK with her, please post the outtakes. 😊 I'd have the tank all shrimp. 😊

[@Test_Of_Endurance]

Great video 👍👍👍👍👍

[@SimplyShrimps]

Thanks 🙏

[@Shaden0040]

How about the three different nano rasboras, and a pair of Badis Badis?

[@SimplyShrimps]

I’m liking the danio tinwini

[@relaxingshrimp5548]

I have separate tanks for each of my badis, and can't imagine more than one in my biorb 15 😄 also no shrimp is safe with them in the tank, just saying

[@TobyCreates]

I would like to see it planted, but whatever pleases you!

[@SimplyShrimps]

This could be a possibility in the future 🤔😁

[@justbaquatics2512]

Great video great to see a video Nathan..... Nice tank

[@SimplyShrimps]

Thanks 😊

[@anthonyrowland1066]

Liking it ... I think some lemon tetra would be perfect...

[@Shaden0040]

Liking your Tazmanian Devil slippers!

[@SimplyShrimps]

Only the best 😂

[@Marimomae]

I still can't get over how great your intro and outro are

[@SimplyShrimps]

Haha thanks 😁

[@Dark3ra]

Video isint playing for me some reson

[@SimplyShrimps]

Hmm.. Seems to be working for me. Did you get it sorted?

[@結晶月の]

I need a 1 hour long loop of the intro

[@SimplyShrimps]

Ooo now that’s a plan 😱

[@howman1903]

Betta for sure😁😁

[@Sk9junk]

When u don’t wanna get copy writes for music so u make ur own

[@SimplyShrimps]

You know it 😂

[@Sk9junk]

Simply Shrimps it’s actually catchy and pretty good

[@Test_Of_Endurance]

I have a raptor leg bone + a tooth

[@SimplyShrimps]

Wow! Very nice

[@marciesocal7553]

OMG I need those slippers

[@SimplyShrimps]

Haha! My feet were nice and warm 😁

[@marciesocal7553]

I like the tank, just think it would be so much MORE with live plants

[@SimplyShrimps]

Maybe I’ll try some in the future. Though sometimes their roots can clog up the filter system in biorbs :(

[@marciesocal7553]

Perhaps Anubis and java fern?

[@SimplyShrimps]

Yeah they would be the exceptions

[@unusualaquariumecosystems5805]

Nice seahorse statue.

[@SimplyShrimps]

They’re quite realistic 😁

[@C-Rex1]

That looks awesome! Sure it will look even better with some inhabitants :)

[@PsychoPlantLady]

You are an awesome grandson.

[@SimplyShrimps]

Thanks 🙏

[@TC6268-Aloha]

I like how you show the manual on setting up the BiOrb Cube. You missed step 5 in the manual. Wash the rocks to get the loose dirty and little pieces of the rocks that will clog up the filter or the pump.

[@sophiesteeley3885]

Lots of love to your Nan 😁

[@SimplyShrimps]

I’ll pass it on 😁

[@whodat4206]

Subscribed

[@wills1206]

No point adding the biological sachet till the fish are in. So the bacteria can feed off the fish waste, they will just die back with nothing to consume

[@Anthony69420]

Oof bought this and had to rebuild the filter via pondgurus video... it works now but what a fucking rippff

[@SimplyShrimps]

They are quite expensive.

[@verityisik3386]

I thinck you shood ad a purer fish

[@grahambayley3967]

celestial pearl danios

[@Dayne1988uk]

How sweet is your nan🤣 I like the tank mate, once I get my house finished I think I'll get something similar for the office! Check out my vids if you get chance👍

[@SimplyShrimps]

Thanks 😁 yeah they’re great desk tanks. I just subbed ;)

[@MrJuniormikey]

That kind of gravel will turn into a nitrate factory I would use small natural gravel.

[@davidperrin1675]

It’s to expensive. Conpaird to other tanks

[@dartman4276]

Hello 👋😝

[@aquaniac5521]

Personally not a big fan of these Biorb tanks, and I definitely don't like the fake plants and all. Looks to artificial to me!

[@fisharefriends598]

And the ornaments stink after a while and leech, def not aquarium safe the biorb decor I bought

[@SimplyShrimps]

Hmm hopefully that doesn’t happen to me 😱

[@Shaden0040]

Foliage, foli-age.

[@SimplyShrimps]

Thanks 🙏

[@Shaden0040]

Amonite not anomite. Am-on-ite.

[@SimplyShrimps]

I’m dyslexic 😂 I did think I said it wrong 😩

[@duppy666.]

Sorry but what a rip-off for such a piece of junk ugly setup! ☹️🤢

[@SimplyShrimps]

I suppose they’ve got to cater for everyone :)