WHAT’S INCLUDED FOR YOUR SYSTEM:
• 1 Tank (3 or 5 gallons depending on Model)
• 1 Top-mounted Display/Grow Tray
• 1 Internal Filter w/ Replaceable Filter Cartridge
• LED Light Fixture
• Décor Assortment
• Gravel Substrate
SPECS
AQUATOP 90 DAY LIMITED WARRANTY
Products are warrantied by AQUATOP Aquatic Supplies to the original purchaser against defective
material and workmanship under normal use for a period of 90 days from the date of the original
purchase. Products have no warranty if: 1.) The product has been serviced, modified or tampered
with by anyone other than AQUATOP Aquatic Supplies, 2.) The product has been abused or damaged
(including broken or cracked bulbs), and/or 3.) The product has been transported without proper
packaging.
WARRANTY LIABILITY DISCLAIMER
In no event will Aquatop® be liable for any consequential or incidental damages, including but not
limited to, lost sea life, personal injury, property damage, equipment damage, lost profits, lost wages,
lost savings, lost income, etc., arising out of the use of any Aquatop® product.
For more information on tank health and maintenance as well as other products carried by Aquatop,
visit our website: www.aquatop.com
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775 Columbia St. Brea, CA 92821
Tel: (888) 915-27821 (562) 697-9860
www.aquatop.com
INSTALLATION
SPECIFICATIONS
WARRANTY
Model
Volume
Dimensions
Pump
LED Lighting Voltage/Hz
NP-3GB
3 Gallons 7 7/8” x 9” x 9.8” 4W/65GPH
4W
110-120/60Hz
NP-5GB
5 Gallons 10 ¼” x 11.5” x
12 ¼”
4W/65GPH
4W
110-120/60Hz
11. To start the filtration system, plug in the internal filter. Then plug in the LED light and use the toggle
switch to turn on and off. Be sure to create a drip loop (See Fig. 1).
12. Use your included décor to build your aquatic scenery!
NOTE: Before adding aquatic creatures to your new aquarium, please be aware that there are
changes in the water parameters that occur within 2-4 weeks of a new tank setup that can create
a toxic environment for healthy fish and invertebrates. This process is known as the nitrogen cycle
or ‘tank cycling.’ Ensuring that your water is properly ‘aged’ prior to introducing fish will greatly help
prevent the loss of livestock in the early stages of a new tank. We recommend using an aquarium
grade test kit to test your aquarium water parameters before adding new livestock.
NOTE: To accelerate the nitrogen cycle period, we recommend using Aquatop’s NitroBoost Dry
Nitrifying Bacteria. For more information, please contact your local dealer or visit www.aquatop.com
LIVE PLANT TRAY SETUP
1. Place the tray on top of the aquarium by aligning the tray hinges to the top of the aquarium glass.
2. Place the LED fixture onto the bottom of the plant tray and then fill the aquarium and the plant tray
with the included gravel substrate.
3. Add live plants or seeds. Be sure to follow the directions provided with the plants/seeds.*
4. Fill the tank so that the water line is approximately ¼” above the bottom of the plant tray (See Fig.
2). It is pertinent that the water line does not fall below the bottom of the plant tray, as this may
starve the live plants of nutrients.
5. Be sure to periodically add fresh de-chlorinated water to the main compartment of the aquarium in
between water changes to compensate for water evaporation.
6. The plants’ roots will grow around the gravel and extend into the water. Patience is rewarded when
growing plants!
*Please contact your local dealer or pet store for more information on suitable semi-submersible plants
and herbs to grow.
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