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We are glad that you decided on purchasing a modern
design
sera
complete aquarium. The bent three side
pane allows for best view into the aquarium. The larger
depth compared to rectangular tanks allows for plenty
of design possibilities for underwater landscapes simi-
lar to nature.
The tank includes the complete technical equipment,
we leave everything else to your creativity and imagi-
nation.
1. General notes
• Please read these instructions carefully and keep for
future use. Also, please check your
sera
aquarium for
completeness.
• Please switch off all submerged technical devices by
pulling their mains plugs before touching the water
with your hand.
• Slight color alteration caused by light irradiation (es -
pecially UV light) is normal. Do not place in direct sun-
light.
The aquarium is optimally packed. However, damages
due to long range transport may have occurred, as is
the case with all glass products. Therefore please
check whether the glass is intact.
2. Kit includes
Aquarium with bow front (fig. 1.1)
Polished glass
Volume approx. 130 liters (34 US gal.)
Dimensions: width 51 cm x height 66.5 cm x depth 57 cm
(20 in. x 26 in. x 22.5 in.)
Aquarium cover (fig. 1.2) with
• 2 fluorescent tubes for aquariums T5 PL-24 W (1.2.1)
neutral daylight
• 2 fans for cooling electronic components (1.2.2)
• built-in food flap (1.2.3)
• openings for connecting a cooling system or acces-
sories (1.2.4)
sera fil bioactive 130 external filter (fig. 3)
– please see
attached instructions for use
sera heater 150 W (fig. 1.3)
3. Assembly and operation
First assemble the cabinet, if applicable (cabinet is not
included). Please note the instructions included with
the cabinet to do so.
Location
Place the
sera
aquarium in a suitable location. De pend -
ing on the internal decoration, the aquarium may
weigh up to 200 kg (441 lb.). Therefore, the chosen lo -
cation should be perfectly even (best use a spirit level
for balancing). Of course, a mains supply should be
available nearby. If you have purchased the aquarium
without a cabinet and wish to place it on an already
existing piece of furniture, it must provide sufficient
carrying capacity. The aquarium should by no means
be placed near a sunny window. Too much sunlight
does not only heat up the aquarium too strongly, but
may also cause algae blooms. The
sera Biotop Cube 130
XXL
is equipped with a glued-on safety frame. Place
the aquarium with its frame directly onto the cabinet.
Do not use any additional mats.
Options
Cooling:
A cooling unit can be connected via the
sera
fil bioactive external filter
in case the room tempera-
ture should rise above 30°C (86°F) in summer.
SAFETY PRECAUTION
The aquarium may only be transported when empty.
Aquarium cover (fig. 2)
Opening or folding back the aquarium cover
You can open the cover in a common way and keep it
in position with the support bars (2.4/2.5) or fold it
back (2.6 – 2.8). The latter is recommended for larger
maintenance work.
If you wish to fold back the cover, push it to the back
to the catching point (2.6). You can then fold back the
cover easily and safely (2.7), and it will stand firmly at -
tached to the brackets in an upright position behind
the aquarium (2.8).
Assembly of aquarium cover
Removing the cover
Loosen the stoppers (1.2.5) at the bottom side of the
cover from the upper side using a Phillips screwdriver.
Now pull the cover forward until both holder brackets
(2.2) come off the directing bar. It is easier to pull the
cover when the food flap is open. Now take the cover
off.
Placing the cover
Place the cover on top of the aquarium in a way that it
stands out by approx. 5 cm (2 in.) at the front side. Now
push the cover backwards (2.3) so the holder brackets
(2.2) lock to the bars on both sides. Now fasten the
stoppers (1.2.5) again. Fold the cover backwards once
as to ensure it is attached correctly (2.6 – 2.8).
Fluorescent tubes inside the aquarium cover
The cover is already equipped with two T5 PL-24 W
(daylight) fluorescent tubes (1.2.1). We recommend
always to use these fluorescent tube types, which have
a life time of approx. 1 year (depend ing on daily light -
ing time). The cover contains 2 integrated fans (1.2.2)
that direct the heat of the light unit upwards out of
the cover. The fluorescent tubes are switched on by
two switches. The right switch (2.10) is the main power
switch that switches on the first lamp and both fans.
US
Instructions for installation and use
Please read these instructions carefully and keep for future use.
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