biOrb CLASSIC Aquarium Review

The biOrb CLASSIC Aquarium with LED Light is biOrb’s suggestion for beginning fish owners who are looking to wow guests with their sense of taste.

The shape of this aquarium should be enough to clue you in that the owner is someone with a sense of style, and who isn’t afraid to show it.

Thanks to the subtly hidden filtration, it’s easier to completely make this aquarium your own. While hidden, the five-stage filter works wonders in keeping the water clean and the fish happy.

While there are a lot of pros to this starter aquarium, it’s still important to remember that this is also a smaller tank.

With only four gallons of water to go around, you don’t want to stuff it to the brim with accessories and fish. Be sure to do your research when choosing inhabitants, so as to avoid stressing out your new pets.

Now that you have the overall gist of things, it’s time to dive into the deep end and discover what makes this aquarium a hit with fish owners.

biOrb CLASSIC Aquarium: The Details

Specs

• Weight: 61 lbs.
• Dimensions: 13 x 13 x 13.2 inches.
• Capacity: 4 gallons.
• Lighting: LED lighting included.
• Glass or Acrylic: Acrylic.

Accessories:

Upon arrival, your package will include:

• 4-Gallon Acrylic Aquarium.
• biOrb 12V Transformer.
• biOrb Air Pump, Airstone.
• Ceramic Media (1 lbs.).
• Filter cartridge.
• Water Conditioner (5 ml.).
• Beneficial Bacteria liquid (5 ml.).
• Standard LED Light Unit.

Features

Acrylic

Acrylic has become the most popular choice for aquariums. The lightweight material and overall great clarity make it an ideal option for a tank that is both functional and decorative.

Acrylic is also better suited for thicker walls in aquariums since it does not have the discolored green sheen that glass often does.

While it shares many characteristics with a glass tank, the best acrylic aquarium tends to scratch less often, is more durable against bumps or – in the worst case – falls, and is overall easier to move.

If these are aspects you prize, then this may be the perfect material for you.

Original Design

If you’re looking to make a statement, or want something different than the classic square shape, the overall pleasing round form of the biOrb CLASSIC Aquarium is sure to be a stand-out feature.

Because of this unique shape, you can also easily place it on smaller coffee tables or in cabinets – without it seeming odd and out of place.

The lighting and filter need one outlet between the pair of them, so choosing a spot is both easy and artistically challenging.

Convenient LED Lighting

Which spot in your home can use some brightening up? As we mentioned earlier, the filter and LED lighting can share an electric outlet without issue, making this aquarium even easier to place around your home.

No need to frantically look for yet another extension cord with this tank, so kick back; it’s time to enjoy the bubbles and lighting that make your fish happy.

Comes Stocked With Essentials

Since this aquarium is perfect for beginners, it makes sense that it would come with all the necessary items beginners need to keep their fish healthy.

While you won’t find any unique accessories, you will have a filter and LED lighting available, as well as several filtration mediums that will keep your tank in the best shape possible.

Five-Stage Filtration

Keeping the water clean ensures that both your fish are happy and your free time is safe. Thanks to the five-stage filtration (biological, mechanical, chemical, water stabilization, and oxygenation) you’ll find that dirt and bacteria have no way of mucking up your aquarium.

Some experimentation will soon reveal the best combination for your exact tank, but at least you’re allowed to try out everything available.

Be sure to ask more experienced fish owners for tips if this is your first time working with filtration mediums.

biOrb CLASSIC Aquarium Review

The Positives

Great Filtering

The five-stage filtration is one of the best aspects of this fish tank. Clean water doesn’t just keep your fish healthy; it’s also easier to enjoy the view when your prized beauties are swimming in crystal clear water.

Additionally, you’ll win quite a bit of free time, since good filtering generally means less manual clean-up. When a filter does a good job, it leaves less mess behind, making cleaning quicker and less daunting altogether.

With a tank this pretty, you want your fish and accessories to shine! This feature is sure to save both you and your fish quite a bit of stress.

Easy Set-Up

Another great feat for a beginner-level aquarium is how easy it is to set up. The biOrb CLASSIC Aquarium has very few components and is easy to place.

As long as you take the time to leaf through the instructions once, you should be able to get it assembled in no time at all.

This is great for beginners, since the instructions and aquarium aren’t too complicated to understand, allowing new hobbyists to start off on the right foot.

Once its setup, users also found that it was super easy to clean and maintain. Thanks to its size, cleaning takes no time, so your fish stay happy with little effort.

Hidden Filtration

Often times, filtration equipment is a necessary eyesore. Your fish can’t live without it, but you sure don’t want everyone else staring at it.

These unavoidable accessories can easily turn a  beautiful fish display into something reminiscent of tangled wires, or they can end up taking up more space than needed in an attempt to hide the sight.

The biOrb CLASSIC Aquarium keeps the filtration hidden at the bottom of the tank. Thanks to this, you can enjoy all the benefits of clean water without having to be reminded that the filter is lurking below the surface.

Less Leaking

Since this aquarium was built as one single piece, there are no seams that could accidentally let water through.

It’s a small advantage, but one that could easily be overlooked if you’re not familiar with aquariums yet. The biOrb Classic will prevent any unwanted surprises from happening.

Stylish and Compact

While fish owners want a home that will keep their fish healthy, it’s always a bonus when it can look good while getting that job done.

The biOrb CLASSIC is a stylish addition that can seamlessly fit into any decor thanks to its minimalistic coloring of black or silver.

The LED lighting included makes your aquarium shine even brighter as it illuminates your fish (and the room) turning your environment into a relaxing oasis.

This aquarium is built for small fish (or small amounts of small fish), so its designed to be compact, making it easy to fit into small spaces. Live in a dorm or want to keep it in your office? This tank will surely fit the bill.

The Negatives

Forced to Invest More

While the tank itself is of high quality and you’re sure to get all of the essentials you need, there are no added accessories made available just for the sheer looks of it. Decorations will be a secondary purchase.

Since the biOrb CLASSIC Aquarium is a rather specialized tank, you’ll want to check the size of any decoration you have your eye on.

While this isn’t a dealbreaker, it’s best to keep this in mind, as this adds to the cost of your overall set-up.

Rather Small

Four gallons is on the smaller side, and while biOrb is right in stating that better filtration means you can keep more fish, four gallons is not enough to keep much fish at all. They still need their private space.

Be sure to do your research in advance to find out which species are best left solitary and which ones are good in small groups. Take care to get accessories that give them places to hide, so they don’t become overly stressed.

Also be sure to research that your fish have enough space to be their happiest, even if it’s living alone.

A Little Noisy

You’d be surprised that a tank of this size can actually create a distraction. Users have noted that the filter included with this tank is a little loud, which can be annoying for those with sensitive ears.

While not excessively loud, if you’re easily bothered by the noise of a pump, it will limit the places where you can place this tank. If you’re not bothered, however, then this won’t be a point to worry about.

Here’s a video showing what the biOrb CLASSIC Aquarium looks like out of the box.

Overall Verdict

The biOrb CLASSIC Aquarium is geared toward beginners who are looking to add an interesting tank to their home.

The shape and finish of the acrylic casing add flare to this aquarium that would be hard to find in any other design.

The superior filtering and accessories were added specifically to ensure that beginners can get off on the right foot – and with as little issues as possible.

Because of the smaller size and harder-to-access filter, it may not be the best fit for those who are looking to expand on their collection of fish.

While this tank could make an excellent vacation home for a betta that needs some extra loving care, if you want to keep a lot of fish in the same tank, you will need something bigger.

However, if you’re satisfied with a smaller tank that already looks great in its own right, then you can’t go wrong with the biOrb CLASSIC Aquarium.

Where to Buy the biOrb CLASSIC Aquarium

biOrb has a number of beautifully designed aquariums in their lineup of products built for aquarists and gardeners; the biOrb CLASSIC Aquarium is just one example.

Not only are their products designed with style in mind, but they’ve made them affordable and easy to use, making them accessible for a variety of levels.

They’ve risen to become a popular brand with a variety of retailers carrying their product, so you’ll be able to find the biOrb CLASSIC Aquarium and more of their items both in-store and online.

While it’s best to check pet, fish, and specialty stores, you can kick-start your search with the following online retailers.

• Pet Smart (from $69)
• Fish Tank Direct (from $79)
• Oase (from $99)

And of course, you can also find this aquarium on Amazon.

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That’s all for our biOrb CLASSIC Aquarium review. Tempted to give it a try?