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Maintenance
DAILY:
Feed your fish as per instructions on your fish food
container.
Check temperature
Ensure all equipment is running correctly.
Ensure there is sufficient water in the aquarium. When
the water level drops due to evaporation the return
pump will begin to suck air, resulting in fine bubbles
being distributed through the aquarium. When topping
up evaporated water, always use dechlorinated tap
water or suitably filtered water.
WEEKLY:
Test water parameters including pH, ammonia, nitrite,
nitrate and carbonate hardness using quality test kits,
Aqua One have a range of test kits (sold separately)
which will allow you to easily and accurately monitor
your water quality.
Some fish and plant species require specific water
conditions. Please seek advice from your aquarium
specialist.
FORTNIGHTLY:
25% water change
What you will need: A bucket, gravel cleaner, towel,
algae scraper and water conditioner.
Fish do not need to be removed while performing a
water change.
1. Wash your hands.
2. Check the pH and temperature of both the aquarium
water and the new water. Make any adjustments that
need to be made to the new water.
3. Once the water is ready to use, remove the glass
lid and place it somewhere safe away from the water
where it will not be broken or damaged.
4. Turn the heater and pump off.
5. Place a towel on the floor in front of the aquarium to
guard from water spillage.
6. Use an algae scraper and gently remove any algae
that is growing on the glass.
7. Using a gravel cleaner, remove 25% of the aquarium
water. Take note of how much water is removed and be
sure to have enough prepared water to replace all that
is removed.
8. Remove the sponge, noodles and carbon from the
filter unit and rinse them in the water that has been
removed from the aquarium. Never rinse the sponge
or noodles under tap water as it will kill the beneficial
bacteria that live on the filter media.
9. Refill the aquarium using the prepared water. Ensure
there is sufficient water so that the pump and heater
are fully submerged.
10. Turn the heater and pump back on.
11. Allow the aquarium to run for 30 minutes then check
the temperature and pH. Adjust if necessary.
12. Replace the glass lid.
NOTE: It is recommended that the carbon be replaced
every 4-6 weeks.
MONTHLY:
Pump Maintenance
Follow the maintenance instructions in the pump
instruction manual to remove and clean the impeller
and impeller housing.
