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and important notices 

in these instructions 

as well as on the 

product itself.

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All species of fish have 

specific  requirements 

for their care. Please 

seek  advice  from  your 

Aqua One retailer for correct care 

requirements and species compatibility.

Before you work on your 

aquarium, wash your hands 

and arms. It is very important 

to remove dirt, moisturiser and 

other impurities.

Unpack all filter media and 

rinse before initial use. 

Rinse the inside of the aquarium 

with water to remove any dust 

or other contaminants.

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Thank you for choosing this Aqua One product.
Your Aqua One product is covered for parts and labour for 1 year from the date of purchase as detailed in 

the terms of the Guarantee in this instruction manual. For any inquiries or concerns regarding this product 

or any of our products, please do not hesitate to contact your local Aqua One Retailer or visit Aqua One 

Customer Care online in your country of purchase via the websites listed.

Instructions version: 4/6/2018

Regular maintenance of this product 

and components are required in order 

to keep equipment within guarantee 

and to maintain fish health.

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Page 1: ...emove any dust or other contaminants Facebook Like us on Australia www aquaone com au New Zealand www aquaone co nz United Kingdom www aquaone co uk All other countries www aquaone com au CUSTOMER CARE CUSTOMER CARE Thank you for choosing this Aqua One product Your Aqua One product is covered for parts and labour for 1 year from the date of purchase as detailed in the terms of the Guarantee in thi...

Page 2: ...pplied with fitted plugs This plug should not be tampered with in any way or removed Removal or tampering with the plug invalidates our guarantee offered with this product Make sure any component mounted on a tank is securely installed before operating it If the appliance or any electrical component of the appliance non immersible equipment only falls into the water or gets wet don t reach for it ...

Page 3: ...en assembled This product is shipped to you in a factory sealed carton Should the product malfunction in any way or if the unit is damaged and requires replacement contact the retailer where the product was purchased for inspection FOCUS 14 14L 3 7G 30L x 22D x 27H cm 100 L hr 7 5 W FILTER FLOW RATE AQUARIUM VOLUME FOCUS 14 169i 55c FOCUS 23 30L x 22D x 41H cm 100 L hr 7 5 W FOCUS 25 40L x 25D x 3...

Page 4: ...4 WHAT S IN THE BOX 1 2 3 4 6 MAJOR COMPONENTS 1 2 3 4 5 LED Light Unit Glass Lid Lid Supports x4 Glass Tank Body Filter Mounting Bracket 6 Filter 5 Focus 36 shown ...

Page 5: ...ponge Focus 25 36 Carbon Cartridge Ceramic Noodles Focus 14 23 Filter Body 7 8 9 10 11 12 18 16 17 14 15 Powerhead Intake Strainer Filter Intake Slots Impeller Impeller Cover 5 12 17 FILTER COMPONENTS FOCUS 25 36 FOCUS 14 23 9 12 13 14 15 16 19 Elbow Bio Cartridge Focus 14 23 10 7 13 Duckbill Outlet 11 5 12 17 ...

Page 6: ...at water is heavy 1kg per litre INSTALL FILTER ADD DECOR If you wish to k e e p tropical fish install a heater near the filter as shown Do not plug the heater in unless it is fully submerged in water Attach mounting bracket and mount on the back wall of the aquarium Rinse aquarium gravel well Gently pour the rinsed gravel into the aquarium Rinse ornaments and place into the aquarium as desired Ens...

Page 7: ...ment and turning power on sold separately Insert the light unit stem into the slot at the top of the filter mounting bracket PLACE LID Ensure that the light is securely in place Connect the power plugs to join the light to the transformer Touch Switch It is recommended that the light is turned completely off for at least 8 hours per day to allow the fish a proper night period More than 10 hours of...

Page 8: ...aquarium water into a bucket Never rinse the Sponge under the tap as you will kill the beneficial bacteria that live on the filter media and disrupt the balance of the tank Replace the carbon cartridge every 6 8 weeks or sooner as required Fill the bucket with new water and treat it with water conditioner Allow to stand for 10 minutes Gently refill the aquarium with the prepared water Replace all ...

Page 9: ...tion to the impeller well Remove sponge or Bio Cartridge and carbon cartridge If the carbon cartridge is due for replacement discard it Remove some water from the aquarium and rinse the sponge or Bio Cartridge and carbon cartridge Rinse all other components of the filter to remove any debris or algae Replace all equipment on the aquarium Check that your hands and power plugs are dry and turn power...

Page 10: ...ntake strainer and filter intake Filter Intake Intake Strainer Media or pump are dirty Clean filter and powerhead SLOW WATER FLOW NO WATER FLOW Pump is clogged Clean powerhead Check that power is available and connected properly If you are having a problem that you can t solve by following these steps take the item to your Aqua One retailer for inspection as many issues may be resolved with a repl...

Page 11: ...el is not too high If an air stone is being used check it is not bubbling water over the rim TESTING FOR LEAKS Turn off filter Mark water level Wait an hour and check if water level has dropped Empty and clean aquarium Dry thoroughly Place aquarium on a sheet of newspaper and fill carefully Leave for several hours and check paper for wet patches IF WATER LEVEL DROPPED ...

Page 12: ... a period of 6 12 months We would replace a unit subject to the terms of the guarantee if more than 20 of the individual LED s have failed 4 Product guarantee service where fault is due to but not limited by a misuse b neglect c abuse d fire or flood e normal wear and tear f accidental breakage g Acts of God h mains voltage fluctuation or supply problems i connection to any voltage other than what...

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