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FILTRATION PREPARATION
NOTE: Ammonia (produced from animal waste and respiration) is the biggest killer
of aquatic animals. For this reason, biological filtration is CRITICAL.
A biological filter is a
living
filter...aerobic beneficial bacteria that consume animal
waste products and convert toxic ammonia to non-toxic nitrate.When properly
maintained, it keeps your product alive and healthy, your water clear.When a biological
filter is overtaxed or abused, water clarity and product longevity will be affected.
DO NOT OVERLOAD YOUR TANK...every filter requires a break-in period which
allows beneficial bacteria to take hold and grow.
We recommend that you make an effort to keep your lobster population relatively
constant. Beneficial bacteria breathe oxygen, but consume ammonia. No animals, no
ammonia. No ammonia, no bacteria.
IMPORTANT: Your system contains three types of filters
1.
Mechanical
– Filter pads to screen out solid waste particles.
2.
Chemical
– Premium Activated Carbon to adsorb dissolved contaminants,
discoloration, odors, toxic gases.
3.
Biological
– Special BIO-Mix in the tank bottom to help remove toxic ammonia
and nitrites and maintain pH balance.
NEVER use soap or cleansers in or around tank.
NEVER leave tank turned off for long periods of time.
NEVER let gravel bed dry out.
