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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, remove lid
and place them somewhere safe away from
the water where they will not be broken or
damaged.
4. Turn the pump off.
6. Place a towel on the floor in front of the
aquarium to guard from water spillage.
7. Using a soft pad clean the sides of the tank
to remove any algae that is growing.
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. Remove the sponge and ceramic noodles
from the filter unit and rinse them in the water
that has been removed from the aquarium.
Never rinse the sponge or ceramic noodles
under tap water as it will kill the beneficial
bacteria that live on the filter media.
10. Refill the aquarium using the prepared
water. Ensure there is sufficient water so that
the pump is fully submerged.
11. Turn the pump back on.
12. Allow the aquarium to run for 30 minutes
then check the temperature and pH. Adjust if
necessary.
13. Replace the lid.
The filter unit can be removed for maintenance.
If it is being removed during a water change,
ensure the aquarium is not filled before the
filter is replaced as the displacement of water
when it is being placed back into the aquarium
may cause the aquarium to overflow. Push
any gravel or ornaments that may have shifted
during water change before pushing the filter
box into the correct position. Hold down the
filter box while it fills with aquarium water
(water will enter via the pump). Once the filter
is in place, top the aquarium up to the correct
water level ensuring water conditioner is used
on the new water.
MONTHLY:
Carbon Cartridge Maintenance:
Should be replaced every 4-6 weeks
Pump Maintenance:
Ensure hands are dried
1.
Turn off and disconnect pump
2.
Reach into the filter to remove pump
3.
Carefully remove pump cover.
4.
Remove impeller cover.
5.
Remove impeller.
6.
Use a double ended pipe brush to clean
7.
impeller and inside of impeller well.
A. Pump Power head
B. Impeller
C. Impeller Cover
D. Pump Cover
E. Outlet Tube
A
B
C
D
E
