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Think you might buy a Biorb fish tank?

April 8, 2017Design, GeneralCharles

Biorb has sold over a million fish tanks since its inception, establishing themselves as a market leader for cheap designer fish tanks and going from what was once an exclusive designer fish tank to a generic product seen in many homes.

Often when people are deciding whether to buy a Biorb fish tank or Norrom Aquarium, they ask us for a list of what makes the Norrom Aquarium different from a Biorb fish tank, so we have compiled the key similarities and differences between the Norrom Aquarium and Biorb’s newest (and best) fish tank the “TUBE” in order to help you decide for yourself which of them to buy for your home.

 Olivewood over birch wood with natural white stones
Monthly maintenance cost (service packs)£3.35£5.50
Norrom AquariumBiorb TUBE
Water capacity40 litres35 litres
WaterlineHidden waterline (inside lid)Visible waterline
Lid and baseInterchangeable (change without buying a new fish tank)Fixed
(cannot change )
7 premium woods, or paint to exact colour, or 3D print template2 plastic colours
HandcraftedInjection moulded
DesignMinimalist with perfect vertical and horizontal symmetry and only 90° anglesMinimalist with some exposed parts and oblique angles
Viewing angle360° from side and 50% from above (and below)360° from side
External partsLamp dimmer switchLED on lid, loose/external air tubing and air pump
Noise level10dB (almost silent), air pump concealed within base of fish tank40dB, air pump stands separately outside of fish tank
Visible cables2 from base (lamp and air pump)1 from lid (lamp), 1 from air pump
LightingHidden submersible LED ring, doubling as bubble tube and lighting the water from withinConventional LED cluster fixed to lid
Continuously dimmableStep dimmable, novelty colour selection
Filter and substrateHidden filter with generic replacementsPartially hidden filter with proprietary replacements
Natural/generic stones, generic ceramic rings, generic carbon pellets, generic air pump, Biorb air stone, generic safety valve, proprietary spongeProprietary stones, proprietary carbon pellets, proprietary air pump, proprietary air stone, proprietary safety valve, proprietary sponge
Made in:EUAsia
Buy direct (from manufacturer)YesNo
More about the Norrom Aquarium

Buying a Norrom vs. Biorb Fish Tank

The Norrom Aquarium is an exclusive fish tank designed in Sweden by award winning product designers and aquarists and currently sitting in less than one thousand homes worldwide – making owning one exciting and unique. The Norrom Aquarium design philosophy pushes modern manufacturing methods and processes to the absolute limit in search of a simpler, more beautiful and purely functional fish tank.

Biorb fish tanks have been in production for over 15 years and are currently enjoyed by over a million homes worldwide – making owning one relatively common. While cheaper than the Norrom Aquarium, Biorb fish tanks are designed to accommodate a mass production, low cost-base business model that also includes much of the price you pay for a Biorb fish tank going to various middle men including retailers and distributors.

The Norrom Aquarium is sold directly to customers from us the manufacturer, allowing us to deliver an exclusive and higher value product to the customer with very little value wasted. Norrom does not spend any money on advertising, promotion or marketing – when customers buy one of our fish tanks they can be sure that all of the money goes towards an incredible product instead of unnecessary overheads or marketing.

Reviews of our Fish Tank

The Norrom Aquarium has enjoyed overwhelmingly positive comments and reviews from both industry experts and customers.

A smart, elegant design with an innovative system
Staff WriterUncrate
Finally, an aquarium that’s functional and beautifully designed
EditorLumberJac
Norrom has developed the most design-forward fish tank available
JournalistGear Hungry
I opened it up in an office of hundreds of people, and not a single one had a bad thing to say about it
Staff WriterPFK Magazine
What an elegant design – your fishbowl just got way more interesting
ReporterBeachFront News
A minimal, beautiful object that is also customizable
JournalistDesign Milk
The home aquarium has finally undergone a much needed renovation
JournalistCity Magazine
An all new look for the home aquarium
JournalistSwipelife
The Swedish-designed Norrom Aquarium is as quiet as it is beautiful
EditorNu Magazine
A perfect addition to any home interior
Journalist3ders
Does away with the blights and eyesores that characterize a typical home for fish
JournalistRefined Guy
Gorgeous…Swedish fish have it good!
Home EditorDigital Trends
Der endelig er nogen, der tænker fleksibelt og konsekvent design ind i akvariet
JournalistBolig Magazine
Sleek Swedish design with tasteful aesthetics
EditorDude I Want That
A neat aquarium concept which is just dying to be
exploited
EditorReef Builders
I want to fill my house with these!
EditorNews Ledge
Une mise à jour plutôt élégante et chic de l’aquarium classique
Content CuratorFubiz
The Norrom Aquarium does not disappoint
Editor3DPrint
Stylish decorative place to keep fish that is sleek, modern and personalized
BloggerTrend Hunter
The home aquarium redesigned with Scandinavian style
BloggerAquaNerd
Sleek, cylindrical shape bookended by an attractive wooden base
Staff WriterCurbed
Combines Swedish design and 3D printing in one beautiful fish tank
JournalistThe Gadget Flow
A chic update to the fish tank that will complement a modern home
JournalistTAXI
The clever design allows the Norrom Aquarium to look perfectly uncluttered
EditorCool Things
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