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• n°1
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Check that all parts are undamaged (lights, fi lter,
glass, plastic parts, etc.). Ferplast uses strong, secure
packaging and checks each aquarium individually, but
we recommend you also check
that no accidental damage has occurred during
transport, storage or sale which could aff ect its
watertight seal and safe use.
SETTING UP THE CAYMAN 40
• Position the internal BLUCOMPACT fi lter at the side
or back of the aquarium, as you prefer, using the special
suckers (
2
).
• Ensure that the ring nuts on the lights are tightened
(
3
).
• Attach the thermometer to the tank in a visible
position.
• Decorate the aquarium as you please (your local
retailer will be able to help and advise you).
• Set the heater (if included) to the required
temperature according to the type of fi sh and plants
used (e.g. for freshwater tropical fi sh the average
temperature is about 25-26°C).
• Only now should you connect the plug to the electric
power supply and check all the equipment is working
correctly. In case of problems, contact your retailer.
• If using live plants, we recommend laying about 2 cm
of fertilized gravel on the bottom of the aquarium and
covering it with 2-3 cm of grit or gravel. Fill the aquarium
by pouring water onto a dish placed on the bottom to
prevent the material used to create the base from being
moved about.
• We recommend lighting the aquarium for about
8 hours a day: if there are signs of excessive algae
development, reduce the lighting to 7 hours; if the plants
have diffi culty growing, increase to 9-10 hours.
• It is advisable to check the readings and chemical
levels of the water using the special testers available from
your retailer, who can also advise you on the ideal water
temperature, hardness etc., according to the type of fi sh
and plants you have decided to keep in your CAYMAN 40
aquarium. It is advisable to repeat these tests regularly.
• We recommend not putting too many fi sh into the
aquarium all at once, but building up to the maximum
population gradually.
• Your retailer will be able to advise you on the choice of
fi sh to keep in your CAYMAN 40 aquarium, the quantity
and type of food to use and the feeding frequency.
MAINTAINING THE CAYMAN 40 AQUARIUM
The main maintenance procedures we recommend,
in addition to the daily provision of food and regular
checking of the temperature and chemical levels, are:
1
Siphoning the bottom when required using the
special Ferplast vacuum cleaner on sale at your local
retailer.
2
Adding demineralised water to replace that which
is lost by evaporation. Remember that the internal
fi lter must always be submerged.
3
Replacing 5-10% of the water with demineralised
water at least monthly.
4
Replacing the fl uorescent tubes
at least every year
to retain an optimum light spectrum.
To replace a tube (
4
):
- remove the plug from the electric power socket
- unscrew the two watertight ring nuts on the light
fi tting (
4a
/
4b
)
- remove the tube by rotating it a quarter turn until
the pins are both lined up with the slit in the lamp
holder (
4c
)
- insert the new tube in the same way, rotating it a
quarter turn (you’ll hear a small click).
- carefully tighten the ring nuts (
3
).
5
Cleaning the outside of the aquarium without
detergents or chemical substances. A sponge soaked
in distilled water with a few drops of vinegar is enough
to remove any signs of lime scale from the glass. Be
particularly careful not to damage the bead of silicone
that fi rmly bonds the sheets of glass together.
6
Cleaning the inside of the aquarium with Ferplast
magnetic brushes, these are available from your local
retailer.
7
Maintaining the BLUCOMPACT fi lter according to
the instructions in the enclosed manual.
BLUCOMPACT 01
Congratulations on having chosen the
BLUCOMPACT 01 fi lter
. BLUCOMPACT is a highly-
effi cient, easy-to-maintain internal fi lter. It not only
cleans the water, but gives it natural movement and
enriches it with oxygen. It can be easily and quickly
adapted to suit any aquarium, providing the best
conditions for plants and fi sh.
Read the instructions
carefully before installing the fi lter.
INSTALLING BLUCOMPACT 01: A FEW RULES,
TOTAL SAFETY
Preliminary warnings
• Ensure that the voltage shown on the appliance
corresponds to that of your home electrical power
supply.
• Disconnect the appliance from the power supply
before carrying out any maintenance work.
• The
fi lter is intended only for indoor use.
• The power supply cable can not be repaired or
replaced: if damaged, the whole appliance must be
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