The aquarium is a full-fledged ecosystem that helps to create optimal conditions for ensuring the vital activity of the underwater fauna and flora. When choosing your first aquarium, it is very important to buy a product that harmoniously fits into the interior design. In addition, it is important to take care of the organization of lighting, aeration of water, maintaining the optimum temperature.
Many consumers today are attracted by Biodesign aquariums. Reviews of them suggest that the products of this manufacturer are very high quality, and the price is reasonable. In addition, the company gives a guarantee for products from the manufacturer for a period of 5 years.
Important product features
Biodesign is the first fully automated production of aquariums in the Russian Federation. Thanks to computer modeling, specialists with high accuracy design kits that include aquariums and stands. As a result, the products are elegant and very durable.
The advantages of aquariums are as follows:
- Water level indicators are glued from the inside of the cover profile, which allows you to set the aquarium strictly horizontally.
- The actual volume of water is displayed next to the level.
- Aquariums withstand a very high load, exceeding the standard by two and a half times.
- In the manufacture of each model uses the technology of "floating bottom", which allows you to remove the load from the walls. When skewed, the bottom shifts slightly, but does not burst.
- In the manufacture of the product, polished Pilkington glass is used . In addition, glass blanks are necessarily polished at the edges.
- The curved walls of the aquarium are made of special tempered glass, which is five times stronger than ordinary.
Thanks to all of the above, the reviews about Biodesign aquariums are mostly positive. Frames and covers of the aquarium are characterized by enhanced rigidity. The thickness of the top cover is 2.5 mm. After landing on silicone, the adhesive fills the side grooves along the vertical profile. The lid sticks very firmly, so the user can safely take it to pull the aquarium out of the box.
The back of the cover is equipped with special holes for hoses and cables, through which you can connect all types of external filters. A fireproof lamp with a euro plug is supplied. Each product is equipped with spectral lamps, so you do not have to buy a reflector.
In appearance, the “Biodesign” aquariums look elegant. They organically fit into any interior. The product is available in 9 colors, it is resistant to ultraviolet and does not fade. As for the coasters of this manufacturer, they are modernized. Their countertop is durable and waterproof, without any problems you can put an aquarium of 30 liters in volume and more massive products.
Popular aquarium shapes
The company "Biodesign" offers consumers to purchase products of various shapes:
- Rectangular Such models have approximately the same height and width of the tank. They are easy to clean, they are very convenient to place decor and equipment. Rectangular aquariums allow you to create conditions similar to natural ones. If you are buying a tank for the first time, then purchase an aquarium for 30 liters (but not more than 50) “Biodesign Classic”. Are you a more experienced aquarist? Then buy a Biodesign Altum or Atoll. Their volume varies from 200 to 850 liters.
- Corner Aquariums Biodesign "Diorama" organically fit into any space. Outwardly they look compact, but at the same time they contain a sufficient amount of water.
When choosing the shape of the tank, it is necessary to take into account that each species of fish is distributed in a certain layer of water. So, high tanks will look empty if the aquarist prefers only bottom fish or those that like to stay closer to the surface of the water. A beginner should choose haraational and viviparous breeds. They are mobile, active and will look beautiful in any aquarium.
Pedestals
Regardless of which capacity you choose, the cabinets for the Biodesign aquarium will come in handy. After all, products must be installed on a flat and durable surface. All models of stands are made from environmentally friendly materials. In production all quality standards are observed. Among the company's products, the consumer will definitely find a cabinet for any model of an aquarium. Products are made taking into account the size and volume of each of the aquariums presented in the line. Highly qualified designers work on the creation of coasters.
Assortment of aquariums
Before exploring the Biodesign aquariums and reviews about them, you need to consider the product line that the company produces.
- Aquariums “Biodesign Reef”. Such products are rectangular, their volume is from 60 to 300 liters.
- “Biodesign Atoll”. It includes a line of rectangular aquariums with a volume of 370 to 825 liters.
- Aquariums “Biodesign Panorama”. 180 degrees of view is their distinguishing feature. The volume of such products varies from 58 to 600 liters.
- “Biodesign Diorama”. The range includes angular aquariums with a volume of 90 to 450 liters.
- The Altum line. In the manufacture of such products anodized aluminum is used in the decoration of the aquarium and pedestal. The volume varies between 135-680 liters.
- Crystal line - Super Premium Line. Includes a series of rectangular shapes called crystal. Biodesign aquariums with curved glass in front belong to the Crystal Panoramic series. Many aquarists try to acquire just such containers.
Glass and its reliability
Aquarium factory “Biodesign” uses high-quality glass M0 and M 1 from the English manufacturer Pilkington in its production. When cutting and processing glass materials, automated equipment is used, which helps to minimize the human factor. Thanks to this, it is possible to make the quality of all models ideal. During the calculation of the wall thickness of the containers and their design, the safety factor is taken into account. It complies with international standards for the industrial production of glass products.
Development "Floating bottom"
Each aquarium is made using the “Floating Bottom” technology. Here, the side walls of the product are glued around the perimeter around, which reduces the load on the bottom. The technology also compensates for minor flaws when installing the aquarium on a not too smooth surface. Thanks to this, the glass does not burst.
In addition, a plastic frame is installed in each model, which distributes the load between the walls and the bottom. In this case, you do not need to install additional linings for the product.
Lamps "Biodesign"
Considering accessories for aquariums, one cannot fail to say about the biodesign lamps. The profile of such a product is made of aluminum. It is durable and tough. The device has a hermetic closing system. Lamps do not bend under the influence of loads, and this allows you to put even heavy objects on the lid of the aquarium. The design is perfectly protected from moisture and is equipped with sealed lamp holders. The luminaires are illuminated by electronic ballasts, which allows to increase the lamp life and increase light output.
Biodesign Product Covers
Another accessory for the aquarium is the covers. They are processed on modern equipment, which allows you to make the gaps in the design to a minimum. These accessories look attractive, and when opened, they are conveniently fixed in special grooves. On the inside they are covered with a white reflector. Thanks to this, the illumination of the aquarium is increased by 90%. In the process of servicing or decorating the container, the top cover is easily removed, and the lamp is removed.
Decoration of aquariums "Biodesign"
Each buyer can choose for himself an artificial or natural design of the aquarium. When choosing a natural design, the product is decorated with moss, snags, plants, stones. Also, company experts will be able to advise you on what to add to the water so that plants and fish feel comfortable.
Reviews
Many consumers like Biodesign aquariums. Reviews say that some people are afraid to purchase this product, however, after installing the aquarium and filling it with water, it is clear that it is of high quality, it becomes perfectly even on the pedestal.
Some consumers who have purchased corner models with a curved front wall note that such products are durable. However, there is a drawback - this is the lighting of corner modifications. Indeed, for lighting, lamps are used here designed for rectangular aquariums. But such a flaw can be considered insignificant.