THE MARINELAND ML-24BW(1)
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This manual will provide you with the information you need to successfully
operate and maintain your BIO-Wheel System. Please read it carefully and keep
it for future reference.
The Marineland ML-24BW(1)
System is an easy-to-maintain, refrigerated and ideal for
displaying and holding live seafood. Dual mechanical/chemical filtration and powerful
commercial BIO-Wheel wet/dry biological filter ensure optimum water quality at all
times.And the compact plumbing design allows for convenient self-contained installation.
Your ML-24BW(1) system comes complete with everything you need to become
fully operational:
Consumables:
• Carbon Filtration Pack (#CS1826)
• Prefilter Pad (#CS1859)
• Biological Filter Material #2 (Dolomite: #C0402)
• Instant Ocean
®
Lobster Salt (#CS0309)
Accessories:
• Hydrometer (#CA1501)
• Thermometer (#CA1502)
• Lobster Rake (#CA1503)
NOTE: To prepare for the possibility of extra water changes, we recommend the
purchase of additional Instant Ocean Lobster Salt (enough for two water changes).
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Reverse Flow Filtration
prevents compacting of the filter bed, ensuring cleaner water and eliminating
the need for periodic filter bed maintenance.
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The thermostatically controlled
Refrigeration Unit
is capable of maintaining tank temperatures
of 45-70˚F and can be preset to the exact temperature required by the system.
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The
Protein Skimmer
employs heavy aeration to remove dissolved organic matter from the tank in the
form of foam.The foam is flushed from the system and deposited into a floor drain or waste container.
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The
Sump Level Indicator Light
is located inside the display tank and to one side. It will glow red if water
in the Sump drops below desired level.
In this closed system, prefiltered water exits the enclosed Sump beneath the BIO-Wheel
Filtration Module and flows to the Water Pump. From there, water is pumped through
both the Protein Skimmer and the UltraViolet (UV) Disinfection Unit, then to the display
tank via spray bar and filter bed.
Water entering through the spray bar provides surface agitation, while water passing
up through the filter bed is chilled to proper temperature by the refrigeration coils and
pH-conditioned by the Biological Filter Material #2 (dolomite).Water is then drawn from
the display tank through surface and bottom skimmers and routed directly to the
BIO-Wheel Filtration Module.
As water passes through the Filtration Module, mechanical and chemical filtration is
provided by a Polyfiber Prefilter Pad and Carbon Filter Pack. Containing a pound of Black
Diamond Activated Carbon, the Pack adsorbs dissolved organic compounds which cause
odor and discoloration.
Passing through the Filter Media Trays, filtered water spills onto the BIO-Wheel mounted
below. Because system flow causes it to rotate, the BIO-Wheel is constantly exposed to
both water and air, thus developing a thriving culture of aerobic nitrifying bacteria.
This bioculture efficiently oxidizes all ammonia and nitrite on contact.
From the BIO-Wheel, prefiltered water re-enters the enclosed Sump for recirculation.
Special Features
Inside the ML-24BW(1) System…
