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

I see a lot of negative reviews about this tank, so I want to add a more balanced perspective for those considering buying this and housing a Betta inside. In summary, this is an incredible tank kit for those who take care of it properly.1. Pump/air flow is too strong for a Betta. The pump has no adjustment so you will need an air control valve between the pump and air stone to tone down the flow.2. Turn off the pump when feeding and simply drop your Betta food through the hole in the lid.3. I purchased the Biorb Red Forest decor set which is intended for 4gal tanks, but found that I could only fit half of the items inside: the starfish, one tree, one short plant, and the "stone" centerpiece. More than this and the tank is way too crowded for a Betta to have a comfortable home, IMO.4. You don't have to buy the Biorb filter replacements. You can find other compatible ones on Amazon for a quarter the price. It's just foam and carbon, you can even make your own if you're enterprising enough.5. I have no issue with the LED light. Yes it's bright, but it scatters nicely over the bubbles, and because it's centered in the tank my Betta can just swim to a corner to avoid it if he wants. I think people are unreasonably concerned about this light. The MCR is nicer because of all the color options, but the LED is fine as is.6. The pump I received with my Flow 15 is incredibly quiet when placed on a soft surface; in my case it's on a thin blanket that covers the top of my dresser where the aquarium sits. I barely hear it and it doesn't move. For those complaining about this pump, my guess is that it could possibly be an older model, defective, or on a surface that transmits vibrations loudly. I have never had a quieter pump before.7. For those complaining about algae and excessive cleaning. This is never the result of the tank itself. It's 100% related to light and cleaning (or lack of). Don't put near direct sunlight, do 25% water changes weekly, and 50% water changes monthly. Regularly scrub the inside and replace filters. I mean, come on. It's an aquarium. You can't expect it to do everything for you. Rating a tank poorly because you're lazy at cleaning is ridiculous.Hopefully this helps other potential buyers who are considering buying this for a Betta tank. With the proper care (including initial cycling), additions (air control valve and tube guard), and practical decor, it can be a stunningly beautiful home for your Betta.

Love this aquarium. Was so easy to set up & stabilize the water. Perfect size tank for a Betta fish. I turn off pump when I feed so the water is calm. Replacing filter after 3 weeks so that will be an added expense. But so easy to do compared to other tanks. Overall, good tank so far.

UPDATE: After the death of my betta fish, I recently purchased another 8gal BiOrb with a "let's try this one more time," attitude, only to have something completely laughable happen this time around. Bought a "used - liike new" product for $130. Since I work for a University, I'm trying not to overspend while trying to get a product I thought was a sleek and nice design. Lo and behold, another tragedy. I received the product and it was automatically suspicious (box was very taped up and blue aquarium gravel rocks were spilling out from underneath the box. After considering that might not be too big of a deal as maybe the person had added rocks or there were some left in the box, I took it to University where I proceeded to be injured by a tiny shard of glass in my finger from carrying the box. Suspicion grew to, "it's broken. I'm going to film me opening this box." So I did (will add to review shortly). Open the box to not only find that the tank was broken......but it wasn't even a BiOrb. It had to have been maybe a 3gal standard box tank? Blue gravel everywhere on the bottom. Glass everywhere. Luckily, Amazon was able to refund my purchase. I will never be buying a BiOrb again. Decided to go with Fluvul Flex this time and hope I have better luck. You can try your luck with this BiOrb company on Amazon, but I would save yourself the same heartbreak and honestly refrain. This is a disappointment for myself, the fish I have waiting in a temporary tank right now, as well as all of the college kids that look to this as a form of relaxation and fun, BiOrb. Do better.Received a 4 gallon tank for the price of an 8 gallon tank, which is the tank I ordered. 15L = 4 gallons. Now it's already set-up, it looks lovely. Don't trust this seller to give you what you ordered, get it from somewhere else. The BiOrb is really nice and sleek.

Amazing and definitely worth it! It is a bit had to clean and add stuff in!

I absolutely love this tank. This is my 4th BiOrb tank. I really like this best because it has a larger hole in the top so I can fit a bigger centerpieces in it. This gives you more options for decor. I like that it has a full view on three different sides. I like that the one side is black to camouflage the heater. This tank is home to my samurai betta, snowflake, he seems to like it. All the biOrbs are so easy to set up. I think they are so classy looking. I’m hoping to get a bigger one some day.

No way to have heater and close lid

The media could not be loaded. Pros: very quiet, ultra clear, practical dimensions, easy to set up, bright light, sleek design, would look good with a variety of interior design styles.Cons: light isn’t dimmable (worried it’s too bright for my betta), limited access via cover in the top, pump only has one speed, view distorted at curved corners.This is a great small aquarium, my betta seems to be very happy since moving in. It wasn’t apparent from the description and photos that I would be able to run the heater cord through the lid, but there is a small hole just behind the power cord connecting the light that fits the heater cord perfectly. The minimal design is unobtrusive and the filter pump is very quiet.

I'm very pleased with it! The modern, sleek design of the aquarium adds a stylish touch to my living room, and the clear acrylic provides a great view of the fish from all angles. The 4-gallon size is perfect for a small fish or a few aquatic plants, making it a great option for beginners or as a secondary tank.