Every 6 months
the
Air Stone
in the
base of the aquarium will eventually become
blocked by calcification restricting the flow of
bubbles into the aquarium. The Air Stone
should be replaced as shown.
After 12 months
the
Air Pump
could
become noisy and the flow of bubbles
reduced even after changing the Air Stone.
Replace the Air Pump immediately to avoid water quality problems.
Green Water
in aquariums is caused by algae growth. Some algae is
natural, but if the water quickly turns green it may be caused by over
feeding, too much light, too many fish or high levels of nitrate and
phosphate in the tap water. First reduce feeding and seek advice from our
website at www.biorb.com. A
No Algae Kit
can be purchased but if the
problem persists it may be necessary to move the aquarium away from
too much natural light.
Cleaning the aquarium
requires care
to prevent scratching. Never use household
detergents, polishes or scouring pads to clean
the aquarium. Always use a
Cleaning Pad
. The
outside of the aquarium can be wiped with a
soft cloth or purchase a
Plastic Scratch
Remover & Polish kit
.
Every 4 to 6 weeks
replacement of the dirty filter cartridge and a
30% water change is essential to reduce nitrate and phosphate pollution
in the water. The
Service Kit
contains a new filter cartridge, water
chemicals, cleaning pad and instructions. A
Cleaner Pump
(not supplied)
is a convenient way to remove debris and siphon out the water. After
setting up the aquarium never use tap water to clean the ceramic media,
this will kill biological filtration.
This is also a good time to check that the
One Way Valve
is working
correctly. Disconnect the airline from the air pump (1) lower the airline to
below the aquarium water line (2). If water leaks into the airline, fit a new
One Way Valve by cutting the air line and inserting the valve into the ends
of the airline (3) observing the correct orientation to ensure air flow.
Caring for your aquarium
AQUARIUM
TASK
FREQUENCY
HALO 30 (30L/8GAL)
Replace Filter
6 wks
Change Water (30%)
3 wks
HALO 60 (60L/16GAL)
Replace Filter
4 wks
Change Water (30%)
4 wks
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General maintenance
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