What do we think about this new all-in-one startup?

brett559 · 10/03/2016, 12:18 PM

These new BIOTA tanks seem kind of cool:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kuTW7F2tzzU

Seems like a smart idea for a start-up. Take the guesswork out. Your kids want some "nemos"? Here you go!

ssick92 · 10/03/2016, 02:16 PM

The AIO tank market is growing rapidly, and yes they are very simple to set up. The one in the video looks very similar to the Fluval 13.5.

I have an IM Nuvo 10g due to my time constraints and my current housing situation I don't have time or space to set up anything larger, but an AIO is a perfect solution for me.

ssick92 · 10/03/2016, 02:22 PM

After looking at their website, it actually is the fluval tank... I guess they are just selling the package of being a complete system with sand, rock, etc. which is pretty cool.

Mishri · 10/03/2016, 04:47 PM

Sounds like someone is using an idea I had awhile ago.. I figured if I ever opened a fish store I'd sell complete packages like that. where they wouldn't need to buy anything extra.. I'd even provide water and water for water changes and top off water. (for a fee)..

setup your aio tank then add live sand/rock and water i provide.. then add the fish/corals.

Bent · 10/03/2016, 05:46 PM

This idea and business model, if it actually operates as advertised, is total win.

I'm not a big climate change fanatic, but I do believe in being a good custodian to the earth, since it is our home and all. Everything in that video I liked.

MeghanisradxD · 10/04/2016, 07:49 AM

I love the idea of making it an easy process to set up the tank, but I also worry about people not understanding the maintenance aspect of it after they set it up. The advertisement comes across to me as a "set it and forget it" type of thing and we all know that just isn't the case.

Other than that, it seems like a great way to get people interested in the hobby without making it complicated!

JohnnyRedd · 10/04/2016, 08:50 AM

$1058 expected retail?

$529 USD COMPLETE DELUXE TANK┄ 50% OFF
★★★ EARLY PRICING #1 ┄ Get (1) Biota Complete All-In-One Tank with "Deluxe" Marine Life Upgrade & SAVE $529 OFF MSRP ┄ Prices go up! ⇢
Next pricing level is $579. ┄ Tank comes with: ☑ (4) Live Corals (choose type at delivery)┄ ☑ (6) Month Food Supply┄ ☑ (2) Clownfish┄ ☑ (1) Rainford Goby┄ ☑ (1) Live Rock┄ ☑ (1) Live Sand Supply┄ ☑ Included Charity Donation┄ ☑ All Tank Equipment & Supplies┄ ☑ Priority November Delivery┄ ☑ $40 Max Overnight Marine Life Shipping (calculated/paid later)

worldbook · 10/04/2016, 09:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brett559

These new BIOTA tanks seem kind of cool:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kuTW7F2tzzU

Seems like a smart idea for a start-up. Take the guesswork out. Your kids want some "nemos"? Here you go!

I think it is a nice concept and it does take the guess work out for some owners. It might be a good company to point friends to that want a tank but aren't crazy like us. Can't see many that spend time on these forums being satisfied with this no-nonsense offering.

I spent some time reviewing the videos and instructions. I hope they will 'help' their customers by expanding the advice they offer on the site.

jstack · 10/04/2016, 02:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brett559

These new BIOTA tanks seem kind of cool:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kuTW7F2tzzU

Seems like a smart idea for a start-up. Take the guesswork out. Your kids want some "nemos"? Here you go!

talk about dead-ending your customer $1000 for this iddy-bitty tank.

10/03/2016, 02:16 PM	#2
ssick92 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: San Clemente, CA Posts: 911	The AIO tank market is growing rapidly, and yes they are very simple to set up. The one in the video looks very similar to the Fluval 13.5. I have an IM Nuvo 10g due to my time constraints and my current housing situation I don't have time or space to set up anything larger, but an AIO is a perfect solution for me. __________________ John IM Nuvo 10g Mixed Reef Nano \| Kessil A160we \| Mp10QD \| Osmolator Nano

10/03/2016, 02:22 PM	#3
ssick92 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: San Clemente, CA Posts: 911	After looking at their website, it actually is the fluval tank... I guess they are just selling the package of being a complete system with sand, rock, etc. which is pretty cool. __________________ John IM Nuvo 10g Mixed Reef Nano \| Kessil A160we \| Mp10QD \| Osmolator Nano

10/03/2016, 04:47 PM	#4
Mishri Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Great Falls, MT Posts: 1,404	Sounds like someone is using an idea I had awhile ago.. I figured if I ever opened a fish store I'd sell complete packages like that. where they wouldn't need to buy anything extra.. I'd even provide water and water for water changes and top off water. (for a fee).. setup your aio tank then add live sand/rock and water i provide.. then add the fish/corals. __________________ 300 gallon 8ft long, 2x xf250 gyre, reef octopus 250-int - work in progress Aquarist since 1986

10/03/2016, 05:46 PM	#5
Bent I got nothin' Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: The anals Posts: 6,420	This idea and business model, if it actually operates as advertised, is total win. I'm not a big climate change fanatic, but I do believe in being a good custodian to the earth, since it is our home and all. Everything in that video I liked. __________________ Quitters never lose. [QUOTE=CStrickland]Who gets mad at a starfish?[/QUOTE] Current Tank Info: 75g DT, 30G refugium, 10g chaeto tank, 50g stock tank basement sump

10/03/2016, 12:18 PM	#1
brett559 In Memoriam Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Visalia, CA Posts: 1,790	What do we think about this new all-in-one startup? These new BIOTA tanks seem kind of cool: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kuTW7F2tzzU Seems like a smart idea for a start-up. Take the guesswork out. Your kids want some "nemos"? Here you go!

10/04/2016, 07:49 AM	#6
MeghanisradxD Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Manassas, VA Posts: 183	I love the idea of making it an easy process to set up the tank, but I also worry about people not understanding the maintenance aspect of it after they set it up. The advertisement comes across to me as a "set it and forget it" type of thing and we all know that just isn't the case. Other than that, it seems like a great way to get people interested in the hobby without making it complicated!

10/04/2016, 08:50 AM	#7
JohnnyRedd Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Southaven, MS Posts: 267	$1058 expected retail? $529 USD COMPLETE DELUXE TANK┄ 50% OFF ★★★ EARLY PRICING #1 ┄ Get (1) Biota Complete All-In-One Tank with "Deluxe" Marine Life Upgrade & SAVE $529 OFF MSRP ┄ Prices go up! ⇢ Next pricing level is $579. ┄ Tank comes with: ☑ (4) Live Corals (choose type at delivery)┄ ☑ (6) Month Food Supply┄ ☑ (2) Clownfish┄ ☑ (1) Rainford Goby┄ ☑ (1) Live Rock┄ ☑ (1) Live Sand Supply┄ ☑ Included Charity Donation┄ ☑ All Tank Equipment & Supplies┄ ☑ Priority November Delivery┄ ☑ $40 Max Overnight Marine Life Shipping (calculated/paid later)