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ADDING ANIMALS
Set salinity (1.020-1.025). Adjust water temperature
(50°F). Before introducing new lobsters into the system,
dip each lobster thoroughly in a bucket of saltwater.
Dipping removes accumulated shipping debris and
prevents lobsters from fouling tank.
NOTE: Do not leave lobsters unattended in purging
container for any length of time without oxygenating
water.They may suffocate.
Never use fresh water for lobster dips…
it will kill the lobsters.
For best results, rinse water should be taken from the established display tank,
discarded after use and replenished according to guidelines on pg. 13.
Lobsters
Because fin fish are susceptible to temperature shock, it is important to avoid placing new
fish in water with a temperature much different than that in which they were shipped.
One day prior to the arrival of new fin fish, water in the display tank should be set to
the expected temperature of the water in the delivery vehicle. After fish are added,
reset the thermostat and bring the water down to a proper setting of 50°F.
NOTE: Due to water conditions in some areas, it may be necessary to perform
weekly water changes for fresh water tanks.
Fin Fish
Recommended temperature setting is for North American Lobster (Homarus Americanus)
and some fin fish.When using tanks for other species, adjust temperature as necessary
for that particular species.
9. Place Upper BIO-Wheel Housing over
BIO-Wheel and on top of Bottom
BIO-Wheel Housing.
NOTE: Housings are not interchangeable.
Holes in Upper Housing allow water flow
to BIO-Wheel.
10. Install Lower Filter Media Tray and replace
rinsed Carbon Filter Pack inside.
11. Install Upper Filter Media Tray and replace
blue polyfiber Prefilter Pad inside. Replace
Filtration Module Cover.
12. Restart system.
