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An Aqua One heater and Thermometer is required if
you are setting up a tropical or saltwater aquarium.
Refer to heater instructions for correct set up and
positioning.
Chlorine and other heavy metals will harm your
fi
sh.
Aqua One water conditioner will remove these
impurities and create a safe environment for your
fi
sh. These products are available separately from
your local retailer.
Aqua One retailer.
Note: This is only a guide! You should seek
professional advice from your aquarium specialist at
the time of purchase.
DO NOT ADD ALL FISH AT ONCE!
Build stock levels slowly over time. Allow at least
one week between additions of
fi
sh. Add a
fi
lter
supplement to help the biological system cope
with the additional waste.
Do not over crowd. Remember all
fi
sh will grow, so
allow them adequate space.
DAILY
Feed your
fi
sh as per instructions on your
fi
sh food container.
Check
fi
sh ensure they are eating, breathing and
swimming normally.
Check temperature.
Count
fi
sh numbers.
Ensure all
fi
lters, 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 retailer. 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 speci
fi
c pH levels please
seek advice from your aquarium specialist.
FORTNIGHTLY
25% Water Change
What you will need: A bucket, gravel cleaner, towel,
water conditioner,
fi
lter 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
fi
lter head off.
3. The
fi
sh and plants do not need to be removed
when doing any maintenance.
4. Place the towel on the
fl
oor 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
fi
lter 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.
7. Fill the bucket up with the same amount of water
that was removed from the aquarium.
Tank Maintenance
8. Treat the tap water with Aqua One water
conditioner (Sold separately) as per the instructions
on the bottle.
9. Let the bucket sit for 10 minutes.
10. Fill the aquarium up slowly to the marked water
level indicated.
11. Turn the
fi
lter back on and ensure that
water is
fl
owing out of the spray bar.
12. Test and adjust pH levels.
13. Add a
fi
lter supplement .
12. Replace the light unit.
* Refer to the instructions on the back of your gravel
cleaner to ensure correct use.
FILTER MAINTENANCE
See separate
fi
lter instructions.
Tips
Maintenance
