Tank Maintenance
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7. Fill the bucket up with the same amount of
water that was removed from the aquarium.
8. Treat the tap water with Aqua One water
conditioner (sold separately) as per the instruc-
tions on the bottle.
9. Let the bucket sit for 10 minutes.
10. Fill the aquarium up slowly to the level
indicated. Fig 21.
11. Turn the power head back on and ensure that
water is flowing out of the spray bar.
12. Test and adjust pH levels.
13. Add a filter supplement.
12. Replace the light unit.
* Refer to the instructions on the back of your
Gravel Cleaner to ensure correct use.
DAILY
Feed your fish as per instructions on your
fish food container.
Check fish ensure they are eating, breathing and
swimming normally.
Check temperature.
Count fish numbers.
Ensure all filters, pumps, heaters and other
aquarium accessories are functioning correctly.
WEEKLY
Test and adjust pH levels if needed
Use Aqua One quality pH test kit, available from
your local Aqua One Dealer. pH is a measure of
how acidic or alkaline the water is. It is measured
on a scale of 0-14 in which 7 is neutral, less than
7 is acidic and more than 7 is alkaline.
Some species require specific pH levels please
seek advice from your aquarium specialist.
FORTNIGHTLY
25% Water Change
What you will need: A bucket, gravel cleaner,
towel, water conditioner, filter supplement and
clean hands. All items are available from your
local Aqua One retailer.
1. Unplug the light unit and remove it from the
aquarium. Place it somewhere safe away from
water & where it will not be broken / damaged.
2. Turn the power head off.
3. The fish and plants do not need to be removed
when doing any maintenance.
4. Place the towel on the floor in front of the
aquarium to guard from water spillage.
5. Use an Aqua One 4 in 1 algae scraper (sold
separately) and gently scrape away any algae
growing on the glass or filter pipes.
6. Using an Aqua One Gravel Cleaner* (sold
separately) empty approximately 25% of the
aquarium water into the bucket. Take note of how
much water is emptied.
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