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Biorb tank -help please

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Theantsgomarching · 26/02/2011 19:28

We are fish novices, and have just bought a gorgeous Biorb tank for the lounge. We have set it up according to instructions but there are no bubbles coming from the air tube thing...anyone any ideas?

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EauRouge · 26/02/2011 21:32

Is the air pump bit making a noise? I would ignore the instructions tbh, there's a lot of errors in there, they do not tell you to do a fishless cycle and also say that goldfish are suitable for biorbs which they are NOT.

If I may be totally honest, I would return the biorb and swap it for something else, they are a bit of a nightmare to keep fish healthy in so if you are a novice you might have better luck with a more traditional rectangular tank.

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Theantsgomarching · 26/02/2011 21:52

Yes, when you disconnect the tube from the pump there is air leaving the pump but not making it through the tube to the tank...we can't blow through the tube either...

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EauRouge · 26/02/2011 21:55

Can you see any blockage in the tube? Does it have a non-return valve?

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Theantsgomarching · 26/02/2011 22:45

It did. We cut if off in case that was the problem but still no joy Sad
Can't see any blockage

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