Any of you people got one of these set up? I'd be interested in knowing what fish you've chosen for it. I've just started mine and have put 6 Neons in for the first month.

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Never seen a Bi-Orb, so sorry I can't help you

Any chance of putting a photo up of it though? I want to get into tropical fishkeeping again and that might be a good way back

Take care

I'll have a go tonight John after I get back from a fly fishing trip and the subsequent pint. I'm not sure if you know about them but they are a sort of hi-tech bowl (it was the only sort of tank that my Wife would entertain). See here . The possible problem with taking a photograph is that it is against a light background. It looks quite good in the 'flesh' but not sure if a photo will work.

Thanks for the link Paul, but I'm afraid it isn't for me I've still got some of my old fish tanks in the attic, I think soon I'll be getting one down and setting it up again.

I must say however, it looks a lot better than the goldfish bowls of old

PS looking at the link, I reckon a couple of khuli loach and one or two small albino cats would go good with the neons....

Tight lines

[ 06. September 2004, 08:51 PM: Message edited by: John S ]

I know where you're coming from here John but, as I say, it was the Bi-Orb or nothing as far as the Missus was concerned.

I've already lost one of the Neons this morning. The water was tested o.k. before the first fish were introduced so I'm hoping it is just an isolated incident. I took some pics last night but couldn't get to grips with re-sizing one for posting so gave up on it.

I don't think that the tank is suitable really for bottom feeders. The substrate is a major part of the biological filtration process and is a very porous ceramic which is also sharp so not good for the old barbules. If all goes well over the next month with the fish I may look at a nice male Siamese Fighter although I have some reservations about the current strength and it's suitablility for one.

It's fairly common to loose one or two fish when you first start up a tank (new tank syndrome). The best thing to do when setting up a new tank is to 'seed' it with water taken from a tank you know is safe from disease. If you've never kept fish before, it is well worth while choosing a good shop that deals exclusively in fish (rather than a general pet shop), they will be able to advise you on any problems and will have a far greater range of fish for you to choose from.

Obviously, if you have any problems or worries, just post on here

Did you allow the tank/orb to break in before introducing any fish!
Best to give at least 10 days for everything to settle down before introducing any fish.