Fish Bowls

[Tropicalfishkeeping201]

Hello fish-keepers,

I've seen hobbyists use fish bowls to use it as a planted aquarium but I've been having a hard time finding a suitable stable one. I wanted to know if anyone here has used fish bowls and where did you purchase it? 

Thank you in advance

 

[Kit Craft]

On 10/18/2023 at 9:53 PM, Tropicalfishkeeping201 said:

Hello fish-keepers,

I've seen hobbyists use fish bowls to use it as a planted aquarium but I've been having a hard time finding a suitable stable one. I wanted to know if anyone here has used fish bowls and where did you purchase it? 

Thank you in advance

 

I believe the 12 inch bubble vase, by Libbey, at Walmart holds 3 gallons. They are like $13. Around 5mm thick.  They are in the crafts section.

Edited October 19, 2023 by Kit Craft

[Tropicalfishkeeping201]

Thank you very much @Kit Craft and @Pepere

[Biotope Biologist]

On 10/19/2023 at 3:22 AM, Pepere said:

I bought one of these last year.  Holds about 17 gallons…

 

https://www.amazon.com/Diameter-Container-Planter-Terrarium-Wedding/dp/B00O7GOJ8M/ref=sr_1_4?crid=2C0TG1DUJJ6D1&keywords=Oversize%2B17"%2BClear%2BGlass%2BSphere%2BBowl&qid=1697710733&sprefix=oversize%2B17%2Bclear%2Bglass%2Bsphere%2Bbowl%2Caps%2C177&sr=8-4&ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.006c50ae-5d4c-4777-9bc0-4513d670b6bc&th=1

 

not my bowl, just a pic taken from Amazon…

Fluval used to have something very similar to this that was about this size called the bio-orb. They were very cool but not worth the $149-229 they sold it for. My coworker got some ‘damaged’ ones and used them as nightstand lights and tetra fry grow out tanks.

 

I think they were discontinued almost ten years ago, but if you can thrift or find a used one they are very beautiful tanks and magnify the contents, making if ideal for nano fish

 

edit: looks like another brand bought the patent? And it’s called biOrb? 

Edited October 19, 2023 by Biotope Biologist

[Tropicalfishkeeping201]

On 10/19/2023 at 7:42 AM, Biotope Biologist said:

Fluval used to have something very similar to this that was about this size called the bio-orb. They were very cool but not worth the $149-229 they sold it for. My coworker got some ‘damaged’ ones and used them as nightstand lights and tetra fry grow out tanks.

 

I think they were discontinued almost ten years ago, but if you can thrift or find a used one they are very beautiful tanks and magnify the contents, making if ideal for nano fish

 

edit: looks like another brand bought the patent? And it’s called biOrb? 

Thank you! Going to check it out @Biotope Biologist

[Tropicalfishkeeping201]

On 10/19/2023 at 3:22 AM, Pepere said:

I bought one of these last year.  Holds about 17 gallons…

 

https://www.amazon.com/Diameter-Container-Planter-Terrarium-Wedding/dp/B00O7GOJ8M/ref=sr_1_4?crid=2C0TG1DUJJ6D1&keywords=Oversize%2B17"%2BClear%2BGlass%2BSphere%2BBowl&qid=1697710733&sprefix=oversize%2B17%2Bclear%2Bglass%2Bsphere%2Bbowl%2Caps%2C177&sr=8-4&ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.006c50ae-5d4c-4777-9bc0-4513d670b6bc&th=1

 

not my bowl, just a pic taken from Amazon…

Do you have a heater inside the bowl? I'm asking because I was planning on using it temporarily as a planted aquarium but than maybe after a few months add a few inhabitants and I wanted to make sure the glass won't crack if this bowl is heated. 

[Tropicalfishkeeping201]

On 10/19/2023 at 11:36 AM, Pepere said:

Yes.  I use a Co op 50 watt heater…that hangs on the inside of the bowl with suction cups. 
 

adheres well to the inside of this Large bowl, but not sure how it would hold on a smaller one…

Thank you!