Tank Maintenance
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.
Check coral or other invertebrates for signs of
colour fade or slime build up.
Ensure all filters, pumps, heaters and other
aquarium accessories are functioning correctly.
WEEKLY: Test pH, ammonia, nitrite, nitrate,
phosphate kH and specific gravity and record it
in your log book (sold separately). If you are
keeping coral or other sensitive marine animals
you may wish to perform further testing. Seek
advice from your marine aquarium specialist.
Use quality test kits, Aqua One have a range of
ProDrop test kits (sold separately) which will
allow you to easily and accurately monitor your
water quality.
Some species require specific water conditions
please seek advice from your marine aquarium
specialist.
FORTNIGHTLY: 25% Water Change
What you will need: A bucket, gravel cleaner,
towel, algae scraper, water conditioner, filter
supplement and either synthetic salt or pre
mixed water. All items are available from your
local Aqua One retailer.
1. Wash your hands and arms.
2. Make up your salt water. Follow instructions
on your synthetic salt packaging, or have your
premixed drums ready for use.
3. Check the pH, temperature and specific
gravity of both your tank water and the new
water. Make any adjustments which need to be
made to the new water. You may wish to
purchase a second heater to warm the new
water.
4. Once the water is ready for use open
aquarium lid and fold back support arms;they
lock into place at either end of the clear plastic
light cover and remove the glass lids.
5. Turn the filter off.
6. The fish and coral do not need to be removed
when doing any maintenance.
7. Place the towel on the floor in front of the
aquarium to guard from water spillage.
8. Use an algae scraper (sold separately) and
gently scrape away any algae growing on the
glass or filter pipes.
9. Using a gravel cleaner* (sold separately)
empty approximately 25% of the aquarium
water into the bucket. Take note of how much
water is emptied.
10. Fill the aquarium up slowly to the level
indicated on page 4.
11. Turn the filter back on and ensure that water
is flowing from the outlet.
12. Leave the aquarium for a short period of
time to allow it to settle, then test pH specific
gravity and temperature.
13. Clean glass lids prior to placing them back
on the aquarium.
14. Add liquid supplements if required.
15. Replace glass lids and close aquarium lid.
Check your fish and coral.
* Refer to the instructions on the back of your
gravel cleaner to ensure correct use.
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