SET UP PROCEDURES
Plumbing – Pg. 9
SET UP PROCEDURES
Livestock – Pg. 14
PLUMBING SETUP
1.
Pump set up
(Pump is preassembled – however in case that the parts
are disconnected during transportation, please refer to
the following directions to assemble the pump.)
Insert gray pump connector to top spout of Rio 600 PT
pump so that “T-spout” found in the middle of the pump
connector is facing towards the pump impeller (opposite
side of power cord).
Connect “T-spout” to one of the protruding impeller spout
on the side of the Rio 600 PT pump with the 2” (5.08cm)
gray plastic hose. Attach the air hose to the other
protruding impeller spout – make sure to NOT submerge
air hose intake, instead drape over the acrylic filter box.
(Refer to diagram 4 – Pump attachment to intake pipe)
2.
Pump attachment to Intake Pipe
Attach assembled Rio 600 PT pump to intake pipe –
make sure that attachment is firmly secure. (Note that
Rio 600 PT will be suspended in the aquarium via the
intake pipe – suction cup footings will not be used)
Drape power cord over filter however leave pump OFF
for now.
3. Place filter pad into Chamber 4.
4. Place bioballs into Chamber 2.
ALWAYS CHECK WATER QUALITY before adding
fish, coral, plant or any animals to your tank – making
sure that the water condition is within the following
parameters.
Table 4 – Water Quality Chart
° F = degrees Fahrenheit
° C = degrees Celsius
PPM = Parts Per Million
You can test your water with test kits or have your local
dealers test a sample of your tank water.
FISH ONLY
TANK
REEF TANK
pH
8.0 – 8.5
8.0 – 8.5
Specific
Gravity
1.015 – 1.023
1.020 – 1.023
Temperature
78 – 82 ° F
25.5 – 27.7°C
74 – 78 ° F
23.3 – 25.5°C
Ammonia
~ 0 PPM
~ 0 PPM
Nitrite
~ 0 PPM
~ 0 PPM
Nitrate
~ 0 PPM
~ 0 PPM
Phosphate
0.01 – 0.03 PPM
0.01 – 0.03 PPM
