biOrb Classic 30 Acrylic 8-Gallon Aquarium with White LED Lights Modern Tank for Tabletop Display, Silver

The bowl itself is made from cheap (cheap) plastic and scratches VERY easily. The pump was insufficient to sustain life; it doesn't come with any decor and i had to throw away the "ceramic media" the second time I cleaned the bowl (its was sharp and unattractive, it was heavy and it couldn't be cleaned).Other than that I love it. With a minimal amount of artistic prowess, the assembled product is visually stunning which completely outweighed the fact that its made from what has to be the cheapest plastic on the market. Its all how you serve it up I guess.My only regret is that I didn't buy the 15 gal tank. I went with the 8.Things that u will need to purchase because they are not included with the tank is a fish NET, chlorine remover (they give you enough for one bowl), decor, a vacuum (hand pump tube) and a small magnetic glass cleaner that clips on both sides of the bowl (get 2 as they don't seem to last very long).In summary, prepare to be annoyed when you first see it (horrified even) but I give u my word, once u add water you will be utterly mesmerized and so will everyone that sees it!As far as withstanding the test of time; I bought my first 8 gal round tank 2 years ago and its still as pretty today as it was the first time I assembled it.

I love this tank. I always get compliments on it. We’ve had it 2 years, going on 3. Literally everyone that has already seen it, comments on it every time they come over. We will catch ourselves staring at it for a long time lol. I have the 8 gallon and it’s pretty big, has its own sort of presence in the room. The price is kind of more than I originally wanted to pay, but I think it’s totally worth it. Cleaning it is not my favorite thing, but that goes with any tank. I wasn’t sure if it would hold up because it’s not glass, but it’s very sturdy. It’s heavy enough when it’s full, so I’m glad it’s not glass after all.

The media could not be loaded. Meets every expectation! Most beautiful aquarium I've ever owned!NOTE - I have 20+ years experience keeping fish. But after reading so many negative comments (most of which are on the silver MCR-light version), just to make sure, I talked with my local fish store equipment experts to make sure the little guys in my current tank would transition ok to this new tank, before I even bought it.Here's my advice: Regardless, buy the air stream cap!! It's only $2, & it will make sure nobody gets stuck in that tube! (See newer pic with assassin snail).-If this is a brand new aquarium for you, I would set it up according to the instructions. *Yes the air pump will be loud if it's right next to the surface the tank is on, as it vibrates. I recommend putting the BiOrb on a cabinet/stand with a drawer/shelf inside that you can put the air pump in (with a hole in the back for the tube to connect through).*Keep in mind most tropical fish need a heater (yes the tank lid has space for its chord), so I would buy one. If you don't want to buy any decor not sold by BiOrb (like live plants & wood), you'll need to start slowly with your fish. I would add any bottom feeders (shrimp, snails, ottos) on the 1st day that you can add fish, & NOTHING else. (BiOrb DOES NOT recommend corys with their pebbles just FYI.) Wait another 2-3 more days, then add your other fish. Stay away from micro breeds & any digging breeds (again due to their pebbles) and don't overload the tank. The general rule is 1 inch of fish = 1 gallon of water. This model is an 8-gal tank, so no more than 8 fish total. Again, talking with your fish store expert will help. If everyone's happy in 8 months, you can be more flexible with this.-If you are transitioning fish from an old tank to this one, this will work great. Don't use the fake pebbles that come with the tank if you're fish are smaller than 2". These pebbles are large & oddly shaped (& this is why small fish get stuck in the filter). Use standard, large aquarium gravel, or river rocks as I have here. The goal is to cover the filter enough that no one will get caught inside, but there will still be flow. Sand is a no-no as it will get stuck in the filter. If you use substrate, you'll want to use it in combination with something else, & position it away from the filter. You might need a bottom feeder fish if you don't have any, &/or don't want to clean the tank with a gravel vac as the filter will work slightly slower with smaller gravel just FYI. As my picture shows, I've already moved all my rocks, wood & live plants to the new tank right away. I recommend this (your fish will be fine without decor for the 3-day period the BiOrb needs lol). This will establish the healthy biome faster, & prevent ammonia spikes when the fish are moved over. If you have a planted aquarium, I would move some, but not all, of that so neither tank's biome gets messed up. Also, I'm not using the water bio booster (that comes with) because I have live stuff already in the tank, again to prevent ammonia spikes. And I have my own water conditioner my fish like, so I'm also not using the one that comes with it.Hope this calms some nerves! This really is a beautiful aquarium, my fish will love it!!-------Update 2/23: Still love, love, love this aquarium! It took a few months to get the ideal balance between fish, decor placement, & cleaning (this is an 8 gallon, my previous tank size for over a decade was 5 & a completely different shape/setup)... But I expected that. Currently it has: Cardinals, a couple danios & platies, a licorice gourami, that snail, & two amano shrimp (one of which is preggers, so yeah everyone is pretty happy lol).

The media could not be loaded. First off, the aquarium itself does look beautiful and I do appreciate the filter being at the bottom of the tank. I’ve had this aquarium since April 2023 (first time being a fish owner) with that being said I don’t blame the tank entirely. There are a few things I needed to learn myself.My biggest complaint is the filters, they are a bit pricey in my opinion. Started at $9.95 each and recently I saw them go up to $13 with a subscription. I’ve had to change them frequently (again that might have been my fault with over feeding the fish) I will be trying others that are not from BiOrb see how that works.The acrylic does scratch easily if you're not careful and you cannot use anything abrasive when cleaning it.With that being said I wasn’t a big fan of the media that came with it. However, they do explain that in the instructions.Last complaint is that if you have small fish they can easily get caught inside the tube, BiOrb sells the bubble tube guard/cap for $7 bucks, but this is a safety issue for your pet fish and find it absurd to have to purchase separately and it not being included with the aquarium kit.Overall, it’s a lovely tank and I do enjoy watching my fish 🐠 in it. Hence mix feelings, hope that helps!

I was uncertain how this tank would look. However, I am more than happy with the results. It’s just beautiful and simple. I followed the directions exactly. It’s running beautifully and my fish seem to love it. The color options are fantastic. I have neon fish, eels, etc and it looks spectacular with the black light feature. It’s so pretty that I may purchase another tank. Worth every penny. Please make sure you clean the rocks throughly and get rid of anything too small. While washing the rocks, the water was extremely cloudy and I can see where that could mess with the tank. I cleaned until the water ran clean. Enjoy!