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JBJ AQUARIUMS
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Regular maintenance is the key to a successful thriving
aquarium. Maintaining an aquarium can be very easy with a
regular cleaning schedule. Pump must be unplugged before
performing any tank maintenance.
Water Changes
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Water changes should be carried out on monthly to bi-
monthly schedule depending on how much bio-load is kept.
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25% water changes with gravel vacuuming is essential to
keep dissolved organic carbons to a minimum.
Replacing Filter Media
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Mechanical Filter Sponge should be changed on a monthly
basis to remove trapped debris and free floating particulate
matter.
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Activated Carbon absorbs dissolved pollutants and removes
the yellow discoloration of water and associated odors.
Replace Activated Carbon on a monthly basis
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Ceramic Rings should not be removed as it houses the
beneficial bacteria for removal of ammonia and nitrite. This
media does not need to be changed.
Maintenance
Return Pump Replacement
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Unplug pump
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Pull Return Elbow Connecter out from return chamber
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Pull up return pump
MAINTENANCE
