7
DAILY
Feed your fish as per instructions on your fish
food container.
Check fish ensure they are eating, breathing and
swimming normally.
Check temperatures.
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, a towel,
water conditioner, a filter supplement and clean
hands.
1. Unplug the light unit and open the lid of the aquarium.
Fold back support arms: they lock into place at either
end of the clear plastic light cover.
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 Scrub’N’Clean 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.
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 instructions on the bottle.
9. Let the bucket sit for 10 minutes.
10. Fill the aquarium up slowly to the level indicated on
Tank Maintenance
page 5.
11. Turn the power head back on and ensure that water
is flowing through the filter.
12. Test and adjust pH levels.
13. Add a filter supplement such a Aqua One Bio
Starter.
14. Close the lid.
* Refer to the instructions on the back of your gravel
cleaner to ensure correct use.
Introduction of Fish
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 fish. Add a filter supplement
to help the biological system cope with the additional
waste.
Do not over crowd. Remember all fish will grow, so
allow them adequate space.
