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It is recommended that for freshwater aquariums,
the fi lter is run for at least 5-7 days before fi sh are
added. This allows the fi lter to cycle and establish a
population of benefi cial bacteria which break down
waste in the aquarium water.
Check the water parameters such as pH and kH. If
you are unsure what the levels should be for your fi sh,
seek advice from your aquarium retailer.
Allow at least a week between fi sh additions. This
allows the biological fi lter to adjust to cope with the
additional waste.
Remember, all fi sh will grow. When selecting fi sh,
make judgements based on the maximum size the
fi sh will grow, not simply based on the size the fi sh is
at the store.
Consult your local aquarium retailer for advice on
stocking your aquarium.
AQUARIUM MAINTENANCE
DAILY:
While feeding your fi sh, check that all equipment is
operating correctly. Check that the fi lter is running
and the strainer is not blocked. If a heater is being
used, check the temperature of the aquarium and
ensure the heater is functioning.
FORTNIGHTLY:
25% Water change
What you will need: A bucket, towel, gravel vacuum
and water conditioner.
1. Ensure your hands are dry.
2. Switch off light unit and unplug power cable to turn
off fi lter.
3. Lift the fi lter lid in order to access both the aquarium
and the fi lter.
4. Place the towel on the fl oor in front of the aquarium
in case of water spillage.
5. Use an algae scraper to clean the glass.
6. Using the gravel cleaner, remove approximately
25% of the water from the aquarium. Discard the
water. The water can be used to water your garden
as the nutrients will be benefi cial to plants and this
prevents water from being wasted.
7. Fill the bucket with new water, add water conditioner
as per the instructions on the bottle.
8. Add the conditioned water to the aquarium. Repeat
this until the aquarium is fi lled to the water level
outlined on the previous page.
9. Close the fi lter hood of the aquarium.
10. Check for any water spillage on or around the
aquarium and wipe with the towel.
11. Plug the power cable in at the power outlet and
switch it on. Switch the light back on also.
FILTER MAINTENANCE
MONTHLY:
NOTE: the carbon cartridge should be replaced
every 4-6 weeks. Spare cartridges are available
from your local aquarium retailer.
1. Ensure your hands are dry.
2. Switch off light unit and unplug power cable to turn
off fi lter.
3. Lift the fi lter lid in order to access both the aquarium
and the fi lter.
4. Place the towel on the fl oor in front of the aquarium
in case of water spillage.
5. Disconnect the intake pipe and strainer from the
power head. Clean these parts with a pipe cleaner
and rinse under tap water.
6. Remove the power head from the fi lter. In order to
do this, simply push the power head downwards.
7. Pull the impeller cover off in order to access the
impeller. (see next page for diagram)
8. Grasp the impeller blades and remove the impeller
from the power head.
9. Clean the impeller chamber with a pipe cleaner.
10. Reassemble the power head. Ensure the
grommets are in place on both ends of the shaft.
Missing grommets can cause the pump to be noisy
as well as causing low fl ow and extra wear on the
power head.
11. Reassemble the fi lter and ensure the fi lter is
securely connected to intake pipe.
12. Ensure the power cables are not wet. Plug the
power cables at the power outlet and switch on.
Switch the light back on also.
Tips
Maintenance
