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BIOTA: Smart, Easy & All-In-One Saltwater Aquarium

Anyone can create a healthy tank with 3-Step Setup, Internal Equipment & Expertly chosen Ecosystem.

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BIOTA: Smart, Easy & All-In-One Saltwater Aquarium

BIOTA: Smart, Easy & All-In-One Saltwater Aquarium

BIOTA: Smart, Easy & All-In-One Saltwater Aquarium

BIOTA: Smart, Easy & All-In-One Saltwater Aquarium

BIOTA: Smart, Easy & All-In-One Saltwater Aquarium

Anyone can create a healthy tank with 3-Step Setup, Internal Equipment & Expertly chosen Ecosystem.

Anyone can create a healthy tank with 3-Step Setup, Internal Equipment & Expertly chosen Ecosystem.

Anyone can create a healthy tank with 3-Step Setup, Internal Equipment & Expertly chosen Ecosystem.

Anyone can create a healthy tank with 3-Step Setup, Internal Equipment & Expertly chosen Ecosystem.

Biota Aquariums
Biota Aquariums
Biota Aquariums
Biota Aquariums
1 Campaign |
Fort Lauderdale, United States
$117,368 USD by 462 backers
$104,176 USD by 333 backers on Oct 13, 2016
Overview
The world's first "Smart" Saltwater Aquarium with all equipment built-in and designed by Marine Experts to take away the guesswork, giving novice aquarist the confidence to own a carefully-designed ecosystem that includes sustainably bred fish and corals. With our 1% for the Planet™ promise to Ocean Conservation, 1% of our sales will be donated towards positive environmental change through their programs.

*No 'wild caught' fish are sold, only those bred & acclimated at Biota's Marine Life Center in Florida

RESERVE TO ENSURE NOVEMBER DELIVERY

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DESIGNED FOR EVERYONE.

It's the easiest & most sustainable tank ever.

 

BIOTA SALTWATER AQUARIUM.

An intelligently engineered 13.5-gallon Saltwater Ecosystem with all required equipment built internally into the tank's design, complete with beautiful sustainably bred fish and coral.

 

 

 

 

BIOTA AQUARIUMS AT A GLANCE

Our mission is to change the home aquarium experience for you and your marine life.

 

Each Biota Aquarium minimally (upgrades available) comes complete with guided step by step instructions and support through our (4) Four-Step Setup and everything you need: 

Lights, filtration, cleaners, water conditioners, food supply, sand, coral, clownfish & more... (see Tech Specs below for full list)

 

 

ALL-IN-ONE INTERNAL DESIGN

A carefully designed system with all equipment included, leaving nothing else to buy.

Engineered by experts to avoid common DIY setup problems and give confidence to beginners and novice to own an aquarium, knowing an expert has taken the guesswork and risk out of setting up and maintaining.

 

 

EXPERTLY SELECTED HEALTHY ECOSYSTEM

Livestock, Equipment & Supply combinations have been extensively researched and tested.

 

 

Instead of buying your tank, fish & accessories separately, Biota avoids the problems associated with most DIY systems where people choose the wrong fish, resulting in early failure or loss of life.

At Biota, we created a high quality, low cost solution that foster happy fish and healthy aquariums, changing the home aquarium experience for you and your marine life.

 

 

STANDARD & DELUXE AQUARIUM SOLUTIONS

Both tanks come complete, it just depends on how much marine life you want inside.

 

**Both packages include same tank, equipment and supplies, see Tech Specs below for a full listing**

 

STANDARD COMPLETE AQUARIUM

☆★★★★  | $399 - Save 50% Off Retail

The Biota Standard Complete Aquarium comes with everything needed to create a healthy, amazing looking aquarium, including: tank, lights, filtration, cleaners, live rock, fish, sand, step by step guides and a lot more.

 

 

MARINE LIFE INCLUDED:  

  • (2) Orange Clownfish  +  (1) Rainford Goby  +  (1) Live Rock  +  (1) Live Sand Supply + (1) Month Supply of Food

CLICK HERE TO ORDER THE BIOTA STARTER TANK

 


 

DELUXE COMPLETE AQUARIUM [FEATURED]

★★★★★ | $529 - Save 50% Off Retail

The Deluxe Biota Aquarium is complete with everything included with the Standard Aquarium but adds +6 month supply of food & your choice of +4 Cultured Corals at a value better than individually upgrading your tank.

Pick (4) corals of your choice in any combination:

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MARINE LIFE INCLUDED:

  • (4) Live Cultured Corals of choice  +  (6) Month Supply of Food  +  (2) Orange Clownfish  +  (1) Rainford Goby  +  (1) Live Rock  +  (1) Live Sand Supply

CLICK HERE TO ORDER THE BIOTA DELUXE TANK

 

 

 

BEYOND EASY SETUP

Complete setup consist of 4 Simple Steps and 10-14 days total to ensure a healthy aquarium ecosystem.

WATCH THE SETUP TUTORIAL

With the Biota process, we give the fish, live rock, and corals the very best chance to thrive in your Biota Aquarium.

 

 

 

Instead of purchasing "wild caught" fish, taken from the ocean, Biota supplies sustainably aquacultured fish from reputable sources including its own marine life nursery. Fish are acclimated at Biota's Marine Life Center in Florida which means customers receive healthy, disease free fish. Often aquarium fish are exposed to many different holding tanks with different fish which can be breeding grounds for disease and other problems. The Biota Aquarium avoids these problems by sourcing fish that are sustainably bred. Best of all? This means we can ensure our backers that nothing is taken from the ocean. 

 

1st Stretch Goal Reached at $75K! 

We're happy to announce that we will be offering a new coral option! 

This cultured soft coral with eight tentacles has a special pumping action that is mesmerizing! It's one of the few corals that continuously creates motion, it is pinkish tan in color and grows by encrusting over rocks or even the aquarium glass. Pom-Pom Xenia should be placed in the sand under direct light away from other corals due to their prolific growth.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

As a third generation Floridian, Kevin witnessed the decline of Florida's coral reefs first-hand. An avid saltwater aquarist for over 40 years, Kevin began his career by earning his Microbiology and Cell Science degree from the University of Florida. He began breeding fish and corals in 1991, and started a commercial coral farm in 1995.

Kevin was one of the founding members and CEO of the world's most successful marine ornamental fish, coral, and giant clam farm. He was a sustainable marine life collector in the Florida Keys and worked for one of the largest marine wholesalers.

A passion for marine protection led him to the non-profit, Coral Restoration Foundation, where he now serves on the Board of Directors.
Biota Aquariums is a business born from a dream, and Kevin is excited to inspire others to become future marine enthusiasts.

 

Tom Bowling has been fascinated by marine life since he worked in the aquarium trade in Australia as a teen. After working in the industry, he witnessed seemingly unnecessary wild fish deaths and has dedicated his work to breeding fish more suited to aquarium life.

Along with his marine science degree, Tom is also a qualified commercial diver. After a period breeding seahorses (and discovering several new species) while running an aquaculture farm in the Marshall Islands, Tom and his family moved to the remote pacific islands of Palau.

As a Director of Biota Palau, Tom breeds Biota's specialized fish suited to aquarium life. To date, Tom has bred the colorful Clown Triggerfish, Pajama Cardinals, and Mandarinfish among others through sustainable aquaculture practices. Tom's dream is to help share with others a deep appreciation for our ocean and ocean life.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Biota has partnered with premier home aquatics brand, Fluval, to bring you the most compact tank on the market. With its small size of only 22"L x 11.5"W x 15"H, the 13.5 gallon tank fits almost anywhere. Because it doesn't require the bulky cabinetry so many home aquariums do, you can conveniently place your Biota Aquarium on a counter top, dresser, or media stand. And unlike a plastic aquarium, the clear glass is very durable and has a unique, modern floating base design, making it the perfect addition to any room in your home or office.  

Additionally, the touch feature LED light has been engineered to promote coral growth while creating a glowing effect highlighting the beautiful colors of the fish and corals - but it looks beautiful too. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Biota Aquariums was founded to help inspire the next generation of marine enthusiasts. By keeping a saltwater aquarium, one can truly begin to appreciate its beauty, as well as, better understand the delicate balance of our oceans.

You can use the aquarium to teach your friends, loved ones, and even yourself about the wonders of the marine environment. Biota Aquariums is an environmentally responsible company that offers only sustainably bred fish and takes nothing from the ocean, teaching humanity to respect the ocean and inspiring them to learn about ocean conservation.

As a company, we aid in ocean conservation by raising our marine life in captivity. To do this sustainably and humanely, Biota has its own beautiful marine life nursery on the Pacific island of Palau, one of the world's largest marine reserves. Biota's Rainford's Goby comes from this nursery! The clownfish are sourced from a local facility and are conditioned at Biota's Marine Life Center in Florida along with the live rock and corals.

 

 

 

 

 

It's Biota's  mission to conserve our oceans for the generations to come. Aside from marine life education and appreciation, we want to directly give back to our ocean's delicate ecosystem.  

With every Biota purchase, we promise that for every fish bought another fish will be released into the protected waters of Palau. Donations will also go to ocean conversation via the 1% for the Planet™. 

 

 

 

 

1. Biota Aquarium Tank | 2. Heater | 3. Salt Bags | 4. Light Timer | 5. Fish Food |   6. Water Conditioner | 7. Biological Enhancer | 8. Hydrometer | 9. Thermometer | 10. Cleaning Magnets

 

 

After the tank has been setup, you are now ready to redeem your live rock online. Once the rock arrives you will be ready to introduce it to your tank!

 

 

 

 

Your sustainably bred fish & corals can be redeemed online at our website and will be shipped overnight via FedEx right to your door!

 

 

Biota Aquariums is committed to providing the highest quality, sustainably cultured animals that have been thoroughly conditioned for their upcoming journey to you. We treat our fish and corals with the utmost care and meet or exceed industry standards for animal care.

If for any reason our step by step setup instructions and acclimation guide is not successful in the first 15 days, Biota will replace the wildlife and will work with each customer to ensure a healthy re-introduction of the fish and coral. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Aquarium: clear glass
22" L x 11.5" W x 15" H
2-year manufacturer's warranty

Pump: submersible 120V/ uses 7.2 watts
Flow rate = 132 gallons per hour
UL Listed
2-year manufacturer's warranty

Light: Touch LED 16w
Color spectrum 14000 Kelvin
31 LEDs- 50,000 hour life
2-year manufacturer's warranty

Light Timer: Controls photoperiod to keep fish and corals happy.

Sea Salt Mix: (2) packs to make seawater to start the tank. Scientifically formulated for aquariums to match natural seawater.

Hydrometer: Measures salinity or specific gravity to set up and maintain proper salt levels.

Thermometer: Provides visual reading of aquarium temperature.

Heater: 100 watt heater maintains optimal water temperatures.

Cleaning magnets: Specifically designed for glass aquariums to help remove algae from inside the tank without getting your hands wet.

Biological Enhancer (4 oz): Inoculates the aquarium with powerful bacteria to assist with biological filtration.

Live Sand (6.6 Lbs): Live Aragonite Special Coarse Reef Sand. Beautifully white with pink highlights. Packaged in seawater with BioPronto, a culture of naturally occurring beneficial microorganisms that help to purify water in marine aquariums by establishing the biological filtration process.

Water Conditioner (1 oz): Instantly makes tap water safe for making seawater by removing chlorine/chloramines when filtered water is unavailable.

Starter Food (.5 oz): Specially formulated, sustainably sourced marine food helps to maintain color and vitality of the Biota Aquarium fish.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

You say you are a 'sustainable' company. What makes you different from other fish suppliers?

We only sell captive-raised or tank-raised fish. Most other companies sell wild-caught animals. This is not to say that ALL wild caught animals are not sustainably harvested but it almost impossible to know which ones are and which ones are not. The future of the marine hobby is in aquaculture and Biota Aquariums is proud to offer the first-ever commercially available aquarium that includes only cultured animals.

Where do the fish come from?

Our two clownfish come from an aquaculture farm in Florida, USA, and the Rainford's Goby comes from our Biota Marine Life Nursery in Palau. We carefully acclimate the fish at our marine life center in Florida with the aim that you receive healthy, disease-free fish.

Can you ship Biota internationally?

Due to International Agriculture Laws we are only able to ship Biota and our living organisms to the contiguous US (48 contiguous states & Washington DC only).

Why did you pick Clownfish and Goby?

Clownfish and Gobies were chosen because they are captive-raised, beautiful, hardy and they get along great together. They also can live their complete life span in the Biota Aquarium since they do not grow larger than 3".

What is live rock?

Live rock is a calcium-based rock that provides both important habitat for your fish as well as bacteria that aid in maintaining your water quality. It is carefully conditioned in seawater for 4-6 months before being shipped. The live rock included with your Biota Aquarium is man-made in California.

How many corals can I have to my tank?

To ensure a responsibility sustained aquarium, we are limiting each Biota Aquarium order to a maximum of 4 corals. Biota Aquariums offers several hardy soft corals that are appropriate for the tank. These were chosen because of their ease of care, lighting and water flow requirements. 

How long do Clownfish/Goby live for?

Since your fish are captive-raised, their birthdates are known! Clownfish have been documented to reach 30 years or more in captivity. Rainford Gobies have only recently been cultured are believed to live 6 or more years with the proper diet.

How do you ship the items to me?

Biota Aquariums uses courier company FedEx for all US shipments that include tracking numbers. The fish and coral are shipped overnight ensuring safe and healthy wildlife. Please see our section entitled "What's Included" for more details about what si included in each of our 3 shipments. 

What is Biota's 15 Day Guarantee?

Biota Aquariums is committed to providing the highest quality, sustainably cultured animals that have been thoroughly conditioned for their upcoming journey to you.If for any reason our step by step setup instructions and acclimation guide is not successful in the first 15 days, Biota will replace the wildlife and will work with each customer to ensure a healthy re-introduction of the fish and coral. 

How much do I feed my fish?

One of the most important factors in maintaining your new aquatic habitat successfully is following the feeding instructions. DO NOT OVER FEED! The Biota Aquarium comes with a food packet and a measuring spoon. The fish should get one spoonful 2X per day. The best time to feed is after the light has been on for at least 30 minutes and again before the light goes out. Feeding should be at least 4 hours apart. Your fish "sleep" too and eat best during the times when the light is on.

Can I add more fish, live rock, or corals to the tank?
The Biota Aquarium has been specifically designed to house the 3 fish, live rock and a maximum of 4 Biota sourced corals. It is highly recommended that you enjoy your ecosystem and that you DO NOT introduce any other fish to the aquarium as this could comprise the health of your tank and cause biological instability. Once outside fish or corals are introduced to your tank, Biota cannot guarantee the success or livelihood of the ecosystem. 

Can I add plants to the tank?
The Biota Aquarium is a marine ecosystem that will not support freshwater plants. We recommend that you do not add anything to the tank other than the animals, live rock and optional corals offered by us.

What happens if I am going out of town?

Your fish need to be fed daily so proper arrangements should be made to have someone monitor the tank and feed the fish in your absence. There are also fish feeders you can purchase that can feed your fish while you're away.

What is the wattage of Biota's LED light? 

Biota's LED light is a 16-watt output, 1383 lumens. 

What type of pump does Biota use? 

Biota uses a submersible pump with a flow rate of 500 gallons per hour (GPH). 

What does the carbon filter and Biomax Media do for the tank?

Biota's carbon filter removes organics and tannins that make the water yellow. It ultimately maintains crystal clear water. Biomax Media serves as a biological filter to keep water safe by removing ammonia and nitrite created from fish waste. 

Do backers need replacement filters? 

Yes. Biota's carbon filters should be replaced monthly and the Biomax Media and Foam Cartridge needs to be changed annually. A 6 month supply of these supplies can be purchased through our "6 month of Supplies" on Indiegogo or individual replacement items can be purchased through our website after the campaign. 

Why do I need a hydrometer?

Here's a few reasons you need a hydrometer: 

1. To measure the salinity or specific gravity of the water. 

2. To make weekly replacement seawater 

3. To monitor the aquarium water 

Sometimes water in the aquarium slowly evaporates leaving salt behind, gradually increasing the salinity of the aquarium. You'll need to use the hydrometer to monitor this activity so that filtered freshwater can be added to keep salinity constant. Please note salinity should be kept constant at 26 parts per thousand (PPT), 1.019 Specific Gravity for fish only, or 32 PPT/1.023 for fish and corals.

Why do I need a thermometer? Is there an ideal temperature the tank should stay at? 

Because the fish corals come from tropical regions where coral reefs are found, water should ideally be maintained between 74-78 degrees Fahrenheit to maintain healthy, happy marine life. This is vital to the health and longevity of marine life. 

What is the Bio Starter

The Bio Starter adds beneficial bacteria to the aquarium during the start-up process and the first month of 'cycling.' This helps establish necessary biological filtering bacteria to maintain proper water quality. 

What type of fish food comes with my Biota Aquarium and where can I buy more when I run out? 

The fish food we provide is sustainably sourced mysis shrimp pellet food. You will be provided with 60 days of fish food in your starter kit. When you run out, you can simply purchase more fish food from our website or by purchasing the "6 Months Supply" Perk on this IGG campaign. 

What color is the live sand substrate, how much is included, how long will it last, and where can I buy replacements?

The live sand substrate is white coral sand and 6.6 pounds will be included in your starter package. Luckily it lasts years and there I no need to replace it. 

How much aquarium sea salt is included, how long will this last, and where can I buy replacements?

Biota comes with two packs of aquarium salt, which provides enough salt to set up your Biota aquarium at the proper salinity. You will need more aquarium salt one week after set up, as you need to change the water of your Biota weekly. You can also buy extra salt from here on the Indiegogo page or your local fish store. We also have a pre-mixed seawater perk that delivers 5 gallons of seawater directly to your door. This makes it so you don't have to mix your own seawater! 

Do the fish have to be removed in order to clean the tank?
No. You can safely clean the glass, pump sponge and filter area without removing any animals. For water exchanges, the water can be carefully siphoned out with a small hose into a bucket. Use care not to siphon up your fish or corals!

What sort of fish do you release back into the ocean for the fish I buy?

At our Biota Marine Life Nursery in Palau, we release rabbitfish into the protected waters to help restock the oceans. They are hardy fish whose stocks are depleted because they are popular fish to eat. You can read more about the work of Biota Palau at www.biotapalau.com

 

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Biota Deluxe Aquarium Package
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Biota Deluxe Aquarium Package

$599 USD $699 USD (14% off)
Get (1) Biota Complete All-In-One Tank with "Deluxe" Marine Life Upgrade ┄ Tank comes with: ☑ (4) Live Corals ┄ ☑ (2) Clownfish┄ ☑ (1) Rainford Goby┄ ☑ (1) Live Rock┄ ☑ (1) Live Sand Supply┄ ☑ Included Charity Donation┄ ☑ All Tank Equipment & Supplies┄ ☑ December Delivery┄ ☑ $60 Shipping Paid at check out
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ADD EXTRA LIVE CORAL┄ 25% OFF

$29 USD
Add your choice of Zoanthid, Long Polyp or Green Polyp Live Coral now to save 25% off the future retail price.┄ This Upgrade is ONLY available for "Standard" Tank backers as we've designed each ecosystem to optimally sustain a maximum of (4) Live Cultured Corals.┄ For MULTIPLE CORALS, visit our perks section and use the link or check out using this perk for each extra coral.┄ ☑ Choose coral type at end of campaign┄ ☑ Free USA Shipping
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EXTRA 6 MONTH SUPPLY┄ 25% OFF

$29 USD
Stock up on additional supplies now and SAVE 25% OFF the future retail. Our 6 months of supplies include┄ ☑ (1) Fish Food Bag (2 oz)┄ ☑ (5) packs of Sea Salt┄ ☑ (6) Carbon Filters┄ ☑ Free USA Shipping┄ Initially, each Biota Aquarium will come with varying supplies quantities: "Starter" Tank (1) month of supplies & "Deluxe" Tank (6) months of supplies.
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BLACK/WHITE CLOWNFISH┄ 25% OFF

$89 USD
Upgrade our standard Orange/White Clownfish to the prized Black/White Ocellaris now and SAVE 25% OFF the future retail price.┄ ☑ Free USA Overnight Shipping
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Biota Aquarium BASIC

$499 USD
Get (1) Biota Complete All-In-One Tank with "BASIC" Marine Life Package ┄ Tank comes with: ☑ (2) Clownfish┄ ☑ (1) Rainbow Goby┄ ☑ (1) Live Rock┄ ☑ (1) Live Sand Supply┄ ☑ (1) Month Food Supply┄ ☑ Included Charity Donation┄ ☑ All Tank Equipment & Supplies┄ ☑ $40 Shipping
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