mandy2936
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Hey guys,
Right now I have two tanks set up. A 20g community and a 5g Betta/snail. I'm comfortable experience wise and have certainly learned a lot from here. I know what I'm doing now, and things have been running smoothly.
Background Story:
However, before I really got into the hobby, aka knowing about cycling and such, I bought a BiOrb mostly for aesthetic appeal, not understanding it's poor filtration. Well, got some use out of it and then tucked it away after setting up the 20g. Then, I set it up for my math teacher, who bought a Betta and kept it in the store cup! I figured the BiOrb would be much better. Unfortunately, the Betta recently died (due to poor upkeep by the math teacher) and he is giving me back the tank. I find it such a shame that the young Betta died from poor water quality, when it could have been avoided if I stepped in (It just wasn't my place to.. the teacher felt he was doing a good job and it's not I would ever say, "Hey um, your doing that wrong, so let me").
The Question:
ANYWAY, like I said, I now have the BiOrb back. My mind began churning with thoughts as to what I could use it for, but then I thought about it's quality. Isn't the filtration rather poor? I started this thread to get your opinion, should I set it up, or would it be better to avoid, as it would only create a hassle? I wish that it was designed so that other filtration methods could be used, but yeah it can't. I just got excited for another tank opportunity, but nothing is set in stone as I don't know if it's a good idea or not.
So, what do you think?
Thanks for your time!
P.S. I created the headings so that those could choose to read the story or just skip to the question.
Right now I have two tanks set up. A 20g community and a 5g Betta/snail. I'm comfortable experience wise and have certainly learned a lot from here. I know what I'm doing now, and things have been running smoothly.
Background Story:
However, before I really got into the hobby, aka knowing about cycling and such, I bought a BiOrb mostly for aesthetic appeal, not understanding it's poor filtration. Well, got some use out of it and then tucked it away after setting up the 20g. Then, I set it up for my math teacher, who bought a Betta and kept it in the store cup! I figured the BiOrb would be much better. Unfortunately, the Betta recently died (due to poor upkeep by the math teacher) and he is giving me back the tank. I find it such a shame that the young Betta died from poor water quality, when it could have been avoided if I stepped in (It just wasn't my place to.. the teacher felt he was doing a good job and it's not I would ever say, "Hey um, your doing that wrong, so let me").
The Question:
ANYWAY, like I said, I now have the BiOrb back. My mind began churning with thoughts as to what I could use it for, but then I thought about it's quality. Isn't the filtration rather poor? I started this thread to get your opinion, should I set it up, or would it be better to avoid, as it would only create a hassle? I wish that it was designed so that other filtration methods could be used, but yeah it can't. I just got excited for another tank opportunity, but nothing is set in stone as I don't know if it's a good idea or not.
So, what do you think?
Thanks for your time!
P.S. I created the headings so that those could choose to read the story or just skip to the question.