MAINTENANCE
Remove glass lid and
light unit.
Use an algae scraper*
and gently clean the
glass.
Use a Gravel Cleaner*
to empty around 25% of
the aquarium water into
a bucket.
Never rinse the Sponge under the tap as you
will kill the beneficial bacteria that live on the
filter media and disrupt the balance of the tank.
Replace the carbon cartridge every 6-8
weeks or sooner as required.
Fill the bucket with
new water and
treat it with water
conditioner*. Allow to
stand for 10 minutes.
Gently refill the
aquarium with the
prepared water.
Replace all equipment
on the aquarium. Check
that your hands and
power plugs are dry, and
turn power back on.
Check that all
equipment is working
correctly over the
next half hour.
Evaporated
Water
Maximum
Water
Level
Current
Water
Level
Feed fish.
Check water leveland
top up if required.
Check temperature
and all equipment.
Remove and rinse
the filter sponge and
carbon cartridge in
the old water from the
aquarium.
*sold separately
Daily
Fortnightly - 25% Water Change
Test water parameters.
Weekly
Place the glass lid somewhere safe where
it will not be broken while you are servicing
the aquarium.
The fish and plants do not need to be removed when
doing regular maintenance.
Place a towel on the floor in front of the aquarium in
case of water spillage.
