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2. Mix up your salt water according to the
directions on the packaging of the salt mix. Or,
have your premixed/natural salt water ready.
3. Check the pH, temperature and specific
gravity of both the aquarium water and the
new water. Make any adjustments that need
to be made to the new water. You may want
to purchase a second heater to warm the new
water.
4. Once the water is ready to use, remove
the light unit and glass lid and place them
somewhere safe away from the water where
they will not be broken or damaged.
5. Turn the heater and pumps off.
6. Place a towel on the floor in front of the
aquarium to guard from water spillage.
7. Use an algae scraper and gently remove
any algae that is growing on the glass.
8. Using a gravel cleaner, remove 25% of
the aquarium water. Take note of how much
water is removed and be sure to have enough
prepared water to replace all that is removed.
9. Refill the aquarium using the prepared
water to approximately 10cm above the return
pump.
10. Turn the heater and pump back on and
ensure the water level is safely above the
return pump.
11. Allow the aquarium to run for 30 minutes
then check the temperature, specific gravity
and pH. Adjust if necessary.
12. Replace the glass lids and light unit.
MONTHLY:
Pump Maintenance
1. Turn of all the elctrical components in the
aquarium.
2. Remove the filter allowing access to the
protein skimmer and return pumps.
3. Remove the pumps from the filter and place
the filter back into the aquarium.
4. Remove the impellers from both pumps. In
order to do this, turn the impeller cover on the
front of the pump 90° and pull it away from the
pump.
5. Rinse the impeller in fresh water. In the
event that there is significant calcium buildup
on the impeller (or any other part of the pump)
it can be soaked in a container of vinegar for
24 hours. Any vinegar used should be rinsed
off in fresh water before being placed in the
aquarium.
6. Reassemble the pump, ensuring the
ceramic shaft and rubber grommets are all in
place.
7. Place the pumps back into their locations
within the filter and place the filter back into
the aquarium.
Maintenance
