JBJ Picotope, Owner'S Manual

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14
WATER CHANGES
REPLACING THE BLACK FILTER SPONGE
Regular maintenance is the key to a successful thriving aquarium. Main-
taining an aquarium can be very easy with a regular cleaning sched-
ule.
REPLACING THE ACTIVATED CARBON
REPLACING THE WHITE BIOLOGICAL FILTER
SPONGE
A. Water changes should be carried out on monthly to bi-monthly
schedule depending on how much bio-load is kept.
B. 25% water changes with gravel vacuuming is essential to keep dis-
solved organic carbons to a minimum.
A. Filter Sponge should be changed on a monthly basis to remove
trapped debris and free floating particulate matter.
A. Activated Carbon adsorbs dissolved pollutants and removes the yel-
low discoloration of water and associated odors.
B. Replace Activated Carbon Bag on a monthly basis.
A. Biological sponge should not be removed as it houses the beneficial
nitrifying bacteria for removal of ammonia and nitrite.
B. This sponge does not need to be changed.
Pico Filter should always be unplugged before changing media.
Remove filter top cover and change media.
Always remember to fill up Pico Filter with water before plug-
ging back into an electrical wall outlet.
NOTE