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5. Move gravel to one end of tank, exposing half of the bottom grid. Hose the grid to
flush out any particles trapped in the holes. Repeat the process for the other half
of the grid.When done, spread gravel back evenly over the entire grid.
CAUTION: Do not use soap, cleaners
or hot water. Do not permanently remove
gravel from tank.These actions will destroy
the bacteria in your filter.
6. After hosing out filter bed, immediately fill tank. For lobster, add salt and water
immediately as directed in Preparation Section.
IMPORTANT: The entire “washout” procedure should take no longer than 10-15
minutes. In lobster tanks, the saltwater bacteria must not be exposed to freshwater
for more that five minutes or they will start to die.
NOTE: In areas where the tap water is over 70°F, it is recommended that ice
be used when refilling the tank.
7. Put fresh carbon in the Carbon Box to eliminate any chlorine in the newly changed
water. Check salinity and temperature.Allow tank to operate for one hour before
reintroducing animals.
NEVER
overload your system.
NEVER
wash gravel with hot water.
NEVER
wash gravel with soap or cleaners.
NEVER
remove gravel from tank.
NEVER
allow gravel to dry out.
NEVER
expose lobster tank gravel to fresh water for more than 5 minutes.
NEVER
turn off system (even when temporarily out of animals).
NEVER
feed animals.
NEVER
use insecticides near system.