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biUbe Aquarium with Halogen Light, Black, 9 Gallons |  | Brand: biOrb
Category: Pet Products
List Price: $149.99
Buy New: $129.99
as of 9/7/2010 00:56 MDT details
You Save: $20.00 (13%)
Seller: E-Retail Shops
Rating:  9 reviews
Sales Rank: 264257
Color: Black
Media: Misc.
Size: 9 Gallons
Shipping Weight (lbs): 15
Dimensions (in): 14.5 x 14.5 x 18.5
MPN: 822728000540
Model: 822728001936
UPC: 822728001936
EAN: 0822728001936
ASIN: B000BYPZC8
Availability: Usually ships in 4-5 business days
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| Features:
| • | Self-filtering aquarium keeps water healthy and clear for months at a time | | • | Built-in filtration system uses 5-stage method combining biological, mechanical, and chemical filtration | | • | All supplies and instructions included | | • | Black trim looks great in home or office | | • | Measures 14.5 x 14.5 x 18.5 inches; covered by manufacturer¿s warranty |
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| Editorial Reviews:
Product Description
The biUbe contains 35 litres (9 US Gallons) of water and is ideal for tropical or coldwater fish. Supplied complete with a 5 stage internal filter, halogen light, ceramic media, air pump, plug top 12 volt transformer, water treatment, fish food & a full set of instructions.
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| Customer Reviews:
Showing reviews 1-5 of 9
 My Biube January 27, 2010
jbadrenee (Okinawa Japan)
I am a very lazy pet owner and hate maintaining fish tanks which is what made me consider this one. It was advertised as a "low maintenance" tank on another site. I basically just loved the look of the tanks. I purchased 2 of them. They are much bigger then I expected but that is a good thing. It was very easy to set up and so far have not really required any maintenance. I bought my own round tables from a local store versus getting the Biube/orb stands as I read reviews that they are not worth it. My tanks are beautiful and have added a very cool element to my living room. I have huge TV, but the tanks have turned into the focal point when I have company. The only downfall is the picture is a little misleading. It just shows this beautiful tank and side steps the fact that there are cords involved. There are the cords for the tank itself and then for the most part, you will need a heater which is never displayed in pictures and a thermometer. I have had a hard time hiding all the cords, but other then that, I am very please with my tanks.
 Aquarium killing my mollies August 27, 2009
H. Clayton (New York)
I have had the biUbe tank for about 9 months now and am not pleased at all. Sure, it looks great but it has not been a safe, happy environment for my fish. I have just mollies in there and although they were considered almost adult sized at the time, many were sucked into the filter and died. Also, I would have loved to get a Pleco to balance the aquarium (they are great for eating the algea that builds up) but because of the rough rocks on the bottom of the tank this is impossible. The shape of the aquarium does distort the fish slightly but that doesn't bother me. What bothers me is my fish dying. Also the accessories are quite expensive. I would not recommend this tank to anyone.
Don't waste your time January 29, 2009
Jonie
I bought this item thinking it would be fantastic and easy to use at the office. I am not a first time aquarium owner, I currently house turtles and fish at home as well. This was just meant to be a small easy low maintenance tank. It is more maintenance just to keep it clean even with scum suckers and cleaners.
No heater- how do fish survive without a heater?
Substandard filter- The construction of the filter and air system is cheap and flimsy. Very little suction, build up of food and scum on the bottom.
Pain to clean out, even with a syphon.
Get a nicer one, spend the money and get what you deserve.
Excellent tank January 25, 2008
A. Soet (chicago, il)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I have been keeping fish on and off for several years now and I have to say I love this tank. I knew it was 9 gallons but for some reason I was surprised by the size of it when I took it out. The filtration system is really great and I am happy the instructions talk about SLOWLY putting fish into the tank. When I first kept fish I wasnt aware of the nitrate rise when you first introduce them to the tank..so its nice to see they bring this to light. Overall I really enjoy this tank. I do not have the stand for it, mine is just on my table. I have small-ish fish in mine, tetras and danios, so I can fit a good shoal of them with my plants.
The drawbacks are that like others have said, the pump it comes with is noisy, but that is an easy fix. And if you set it up properly, there is a wait time to get all the fish you want..which is always the funnest part! But its less of a drawback because it is the proper way to stock a tank anyway. The filtration change packets are expensive but convienient. But a remedy to the expense is just buying them bulk on ebay.
I definitly reccomend this tank to others. My sister in law has the BiOrbe and she loves that as well.
 Pretty, but not worth the trouble November 4, 2007
Cindy T. Truong (Valencia, CA)
1 out of 3 found this review helpful
I bought a BiUbe in April and since then I had 4 sea anemones, 2 cleaner shrimp, 1 fire shrimp, 2 star fish, 2 damsel fish, and many corals die! For starters, the light unit that comes with this tank is not strong enough for the animals. I bought both the IntelliLight and have the original light and neither work well enough to keep the animals alive. Next, it doesn't come with the other helpful accessories such as a powerhead. The cleaning for the unit is a bit of a hassle because you can't arrange the rocks anywhere near the center because then you have to move them to change the filter. I'm going to sell my unit and look towards a NanoCube. Yes, its pretty, but that's about it.
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