Setting up your FISH
POD
aquarium
Ensure the aquarium is placed on a level surface suitable for bearing
the weight of a full aquarium. (The FISH
POD
64 litre will weigh over 90kg
when full). Ideally the aquarium should be placed out of direct sunlight.
This will help prevent unwanted algae build up, and will also allow the
FISH
POD
lighting to display your aquarium in its best light.
Step 1 - Adding substrate to your FISH
POD
aquarium
Ensure you wash your aquarium substrate if necessary before adding it
to the aquarium. Most gravels contain high quantities of dust which will
cloud your aquariums, so washing in cold water before adding it to the
aquarium will save time waiting for the aquarium to clear.
Step 2- Installing your Deltatherm heater
Install the Deltatherm heater along the back of the aquarium. Ideally it should
be placed diagonally to ensure the thermostat can work accurately. A vertical
heater will transmit heat directly onto the thermostat, thus causing the heater
to switch off prematurely (see aquarium diagram opposite for position).
The Deltatherm heater should never be turned on out of water. When in
operation cold water should never be applied directly to a hot heater as this
may cause the glass to crack. When reducing the water level through water
changes, ensure the heater is either turned off, or remains submerged.
Step 3 - Installing your PF water filter
Your PF filter is set up ready for use. Simply fix the
bracket into the corner or back of your aquarium,
and slide the filter into place. If you wish to use the
venturi air bubble feature on the filter then the top
blue part of the head of the filter must be clear of
the water. The venturi is not essential, so if you find
the noise created becomes intrusive, the feature
can either be switched off or the filter can be placed
lower in the aquarium. For more information on using
your PF filter, please refer to the instruction brochure
supplied with the product.
Step 4 - Filling your FISH
POD
aquarium
Once you have installed the heater and filter, you can fill your
aquarium with water. When using tap water it is essential that chlorine
is removed, as this is harmful to fish. Your FISH
POD
is supplied with
Interpet’s Bioactive Tapsafe which removes chlorine and harmful
heavy metals (e.g. Copper) from tap water. Tapsafe also adds Aloe
Vera which protects delicate fish membranes and essential bacteria to
boost essential aquarium cycles. Tapsafe should be used whenever
you use tap water to carry out water changes or top up water
evaporation. Once the aquarium is full with water you can turn the filter
and heater on. Both items should remain operational at all times.
Step 5 - Using your FISH
POD
aquarium lights
Your FISH
POD
is supplied with two 15watt
florescent lamps – a Bright Day White light
and a Cool Blue Moon light lamp. The
lamps are individually switched so you
can choose your preferred lighting effect.
However if you have live plants they will
need approximately 10-12 hours of Bright
Day light to thrive, to achieve this you can
plug the lights into a household timer for
convenience. Use the Cool Blue Moon
lighting for chilled out after dark viewing.
Each lamp has an “effective life” of 12
months, after this time the quality and intensity of light diminishes
and may either prevent plant growth or start to encourage algae. It is
therefore good practice to replace the lamp annually.
To replace the lamp, carefully insert a screwdriver or flat blade into
the recess on the top of the lighting section of the hood. Use the
screwdriver to gently lift the cover thus exposing the light. This should
always be done with
power turned off
. The lamp unscrews and
should only be replaced with genuine Interpet 15W energy saver
replacement lamps.
Your PF Filters venturi
air bubble feature
Thank you for purchasing this FISH
POD
Complete
Aquarium. In doing so you have selected a product
designed by Interpet, the UK’s leading aquatic
specialists.
We sincerely hope this aquarium enables you to fully enjoy the
benefits of owning and looking after aquarium fish. In order to
ensure their welfare the FISH
POD
aquarium is supplied with an
award winning water treatment filter. If used as instructed this
filter (known as a PF filter) will provide all the necessary filtration
to keep the aquarium water healthy for your fish and keeping it
clear of debris so you can enjoy a sparkling clean aquarium.
In addition to the filter, this aquarium is supplied with a
Deltatherm heating system which supplies central heating to
keep stable tropical temperatures in the aquarium.
Your aquarium also contains an Easy Start Aquarium kit in the
form of two essential Interpet water care treatments. Bioactive
Tapsafe makes tap water safe for use in aquariums and Filter
Start establishes essential biological cycles in the filter which
eliminate harmful fish waste.
For details on how to use all these essential components
please refer to the extensive instruction leaflets supplied in the
applicable cartons. For a basic guide as to how to set up your
aquarium please read on.
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