biOrb Service Kit - 6 pack
by Reef One
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Category: Pet Products
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Manufacturer: Reef OneBrand: BiOrb
Edition: Misc.
Publisher: Reef One
Studio: Reef One
Music Label: Reef One
Product features:
- The filter cartridge works like a waste bin, trapping dirt, once full it should be thrown away and replaced with a new one.
Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of biOrb Service Kit - 6 pack
Customer Review: Unnecessary for a moderate DIY'er
Summary: 3 Stars
As someone else stated, the filter packs are a waste of money. If you only have fish in the tank, and not live plants, you need only purchase a jug of charcoal, and replace the filter media yourself (after rinsing, of course).
Further, if you have live plants in your biorb, you will need to replace the charcoal with a filter media such as SeaChem's purigen. At $18ish / 100ml, this is still far more economical than using the OEM filter packs, and you'll be using a filter media that will not rob the water of the nutrients the plants require to thrive.
As far as the sponge part of the filter, just rinse it out in old tank water. Simple, economical, and gives you a sense of accomplishment.
BTW- that overpriced bulb is a simple JC G4 bi-pin base, halogen 5w bulb. No need to pay the premium for the reef one packaging. For that matter, the jackhammer airpump can be replaced with a cheepo $7 model from wherever as well when it quits.
Hope this helps others, I've learned along the way that owning a biorb needs not be an expensive proposition!
Description of biOrb Service Kit - 6 pack
The filter cartridge works like a waste bin, trapping dirt, once full it should be thrown away and replaced with a new one. This should be done every 1-2 months. A partial water change of 30% should be carried out at the same time. Contents: Replacement filter cartridge, Algae cleaning cloth, Sachet of water preparation chemicals.Kitchen and Housewares
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