Aqua One Flora 36, Руководство пользователя

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Maintenance
DAILY:
Feed your fish as per instructions on your fish
food container.
Check temperature
Ensure all equipment is running correctly.
Ensure there is sufficient water in the
aquarium. When the water level drops due to
evaporation the return pump will begin to suck
air, resulting in fine bubbles being distributed
through the aquarium. When topping up
evaporated water, always use dechlorinated
tap water or suitably filtered water.
WEEKLY:
Test water parameters including pH, ammonia,
nitrite, nitrate and carbonate hardness. Use
quality test kits, Aqua One have a range of
test kits (sold separately) which will allow you
to easily and accurately monitor your water
quality.
Using the supplied Iron test kit, check the
iron levels of the aquarium water. Dose Iron
supplement and Plant Food if necessary. It
is recommended that both supplements be
dosed at the same rate, using the iron levels
as an indication of how much and how often
they should be dosed.
Some fish and plant species require specific
water conditions. Please seek advice from
your aquarium specialist.
FORTNIGHTLY: 25% water change
What you will need: A bucket, gravel cleaner,
towel, algae scraper and water conditioner.
Fish do not need to be removed while
performing a water change.
1. Wash your hands.
2. Check the pH and temperature of both the
aquarium water and the new water. Make any
adjustments that need to be made to the new
water.
3. Once the water is ready to use, switch off and
remove the light unit and glass lid and place
them somewhere safe away from the water
where they will not be broken or damaged.
4. Turn the heater and pump off.
5. Place a towel on the floor in front of the
aquarium to guard from water spillage.
6. Use an algae scraper and gently remove
any algae that is growing on the glass.
7. 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.
8. Remove the sponge from the filter unit and
rinse it in the water that has been removed
from the aquarium. Never rinse the sponge
or ceramic cartridge under tap water as it will
kill the beneficial bacteria that live on the filter
media.
9. Refill the aquarium using the prepared
water. Ensure there is sufficient water so that
the pump is fully submerged.
10. Turn the heater and pump back on.
11. Allow the aquarium to run for 30 minutes
then check the temperature and pH. Adjust if
necessary.
12. Replace the glass lids and light unit.
MONTHLY: Pump Maintenance
1. Switch the power to the pump off and
disconnect the cable from the power outlet.
2. Remove the pump from the filter by
disconnecting the flexible hose from the outlet
and lifting the pump. Take the pump to the
sink for cleaning.