Every 6 months the Air Stone in the
base of the aquarium will eventually become
blocked by calcification restricting the flow of
bubbles into the aquarium, the Air Stone
should be replaced as shown.
After 12 months the Air Pump could
become noisy and the flow of bubbles
reduced even after changing the air stone.
Replace the Air pump immediately to avoid water quality problems.
Green Water in aquariums is caused by algae growth. Some algae is
natural, but if the water quickly turns green it may be caused by too much
light, over feeding, too many fish or high levels of nitrate and phosphate
in the tap water. First reposition the aquarium to a darker area and reduce
feeding, if the problem persists, a No Algae Kit can be purchased.
Cleaning the aquarium requires care
to prevent scratching. Never use household
detergents, polishes or scouring pads to clean
the aquarium, always use a Cleaning Pad. The
outside of the bowl can be wiped with a soft
cloth or purchase a Plastic Scratch Remover
& Polish kit.
Every 4 to 6 weeks replacement of
the dirty filter cartridge and a 30% water
change is essential to reduce nitrate and
phosphate pollution in the water.
The
Service Kit contains a new filter
cartridge, water chemicals, cleaning pad
and instructions.
A
Cleaner Pump (not supplied) is a
convenient way to remove debris and
siphon out the water. After setting up
the aquarium never use tap water to
clean the ceramic media, this will kill
biological filtration.
This is also a good time to check that the
One Way Valve is working correctly.
Disconnect the airline from the air pump
(1) lower the airline to below the
aquarium water line (2). If water leaks
into the airline, fit a new One Way Valve
by cutting the air line and inserting the
valve into the ends of the airline (3) observing the correct orientation to
ensure air flow.
CARING FOR YOUR AQUARIUM
AQUARIUM TASK FREQUENCY
S30 (30L/8GAL) Replace Filter 6 wks
Change Water (30%) 3 wks
P45 (35L/9GAL) Replace Filter 6 wks
Change Water (30%) 4 wks
P60 (60L/16GAL) Replace Filter 4 wks
Change Water (30%) 4 wks
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