Fluval chi - Page 5

The on/off lever located on the rear of
the filter cube activates 11 low voltage
LEDs for a diffused light effect that
shines brightly into the aquarium to
highlight the inhabitants and plants.
Moving the lever left to right will turn on
or off the lights (ill. K).
Note: The 25 Litre / 6.6 US Gal.
Fluval chi comes with a convenient
remote control switch that replaces
the on/off lever. The remote control
will switch the 11 LEDs on and off
from a distance or it can be placed
on the top of the filter mount for
safe keeping (ill. L).
ATTENTION:
DO NOT MOVE THE FLUVAL chi
ONCE IT IS FULL OF WATER.
Make sure to align power cord within
the center channel of the rim adaptor
so it follows the contour of the
aquarium as the filter cube is being
slid onto the aquarium (ill. G).
Note: There is a notched section on
the rear of the base which will hold
the power cord straight and neat.
Tilt the aquarium forward and loop
the power cord around the notch.
This must be done prior to filling the
aquarium with water (Ill. H).
DO NOT PLUG THE FILTER CUBE IN YET.
STEP 6: Adding water to your
Fluval chi
a) Fill the aquarium with room
temperature water up to the maximum
water level, as indicated on the filter
rim adaptor (ill. I).
Hint: To avoid disturbing the gravel bed,
slowly pour the water down the sides
of the glass.
b) Add the correct dose of Nutrafin
Aqua Plus to eliminate traces of
chlorine or other harmful metals
contained in your tap water.
c) Add the correct dose of Nutrafin
Cycle, a densely concentrated solution
of good bacteria which helps the
aquarium to mature more quickly.
d) Plug the filter cube’s power cord into
transformer, and then the transformer
into the electrical outlet. If water does
not start to flow within 30 seconds,
rotate the cube ¼ turn counter clock-
wise to release air that may be trapped
inside the filter. Reposition cube by
turning it ¼ turn clockwise. Repeat
if water flow does not start.
Note: It will take a few days
for the water flow to cover the side
surfaces of the filtration cube.
STEP: 7 Introducing Inhabitants
Please consult with your local retailer to
give you recommendations regarding
suitable inhabitants for your Fluval
chi.
Bright LED Lighting System
The fountain lamp shines upwards
through the water coming from the
pump, illuminating the fountain and
providing added ambience. This lamp
remains on at all times (ill. J).
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ill. K
ill. G
ill. I
ill. H
Decorating the top of the Filter Cube
With the filter cube now in place, take this opportunity to add decor to the top of the filter cube. Use the included pebbles or choose one of the Fluval chi decor pieces
that can be purchased separately and placed directly onto the filter cube. The included pebble basket can also be filled with the pebbles and placed on the top of the
cube. There are no wrong choices, however do not overload the filter cube with heavy objects as this will cause the filter cube or aquarium glass to break.
Pebble basket with lily pad flower and vines
Grass
BoxwoodPebble basket with pebbles
Hint: The pebble basket is not only an added décor element, but when in use, it will reduce the sounds of the trickling water.
By placing the pebble basket on the top of the filter cube, the basket absorbs the sounds of the fountain.
ill. J
Aquarium Care and Maintenance
Regular care is essential. Use the
following guidelines to help establish an
effective care routine.
You will need to carry out weekly or bi-
weekly partial water changes - but never
change more than 40% of the water
at any given time. Never completely
empty your aquarium to clean it, as it
will disturb the natural balance of the
aquarium.
Note: Depending on your home
environment, evaporation will occur
at varying rates. Adding tap water
will increase water hardness over
time, changing the water’s chemistry.
Rather than adding tap water, add
de-mineralized water or perform
partial water changes more often.
Change your filter media one half at a
time to preserve helpful bacteria. Only
use aquarium water to rinse the media -
never tap water. Never use soap or
detergent on anything that will come
into contact with the water. Take care
when cleaning near the gravel - it can
scratch the glass.
Only put your hands in the tank when
absolutely necessary. Don’t use per-
fume, hand cream etc. before putting
your hands in the water.
Feeding your Inhabitants
Once your animals have been intro-
duced to the tank, avoid feeding it for
48 hours.
Thereafter, it is essential that you
DO NOT OVERFEED YOUR INHABIT-
ANTS.
The standard rule of thumb is to feed
them only as much as they can
completely consume in two minutes.
Available separately
NUTRAFIN MAX is a range of com-
plete, highly palatable and balanced
foods specially prepared with high
quality ingredients to meet the feeding
requirements of aquarium inhabitants .
Nutrafin Max food formulations include
natural ingredients and multivitamins to
support the overall well-being of the
animals. Advanced Yeast Extract (prebi-
otics) is also included to help support a
healthy digestive system and long term
conditioning the aquarium inhabitants.
Natural color enhancers are used
throughout the Nutrafin Max range to
target specific common shades, such
as red and yellow to bring out the
natural colors.
Following a routine maintenance schedule
will result in a healthier aquarium.
For best results, please follow
our maintenance schedule
recommendations.
EVERY DAY:
FEED THE INHABITANTS but do not
overfeed
CHECK ALL INHABITANTS for disease,
liveliness and normal behavior
CHECK TEMPERATURE and make sure
the filter is running smoothly
REMOVE ANY DEBRIS like dead leaves,
uneaten food, etc.
EVERY WEEK:
PARTIAL WATER CHANGE
Because wastes accumulate continuously,
a partial water change (10 - 20%) is
essential to ensure cleanliness and to
reduce build-up of unwanted chemical
waste (frequency of water change
depends on the type of your aquarium
set-up). Be sure to replace any water
you remove with water conditioned with
Nutrafin Aqua Plus, which should be at
the same temperature as the aquarium.
CLEANING INSIDE AND OUT
RINSE FILTER PAD - For best results,
replace every 2-4 weeks.
IMPORTANT: Do not rinse your filter
pads with tap water. Rinse them in a
bucket with water taken from your
aquarium. This way, you will not kill
off the beneficial bacteria that have
established on the filter pads. To
ensure constant presence of beneficial
bacteria, do not replace all filtration
media at the same time.
Use a gravel cleaner to remove waste
and siphon off water.
Clean inner and outer glass surfaces
with specially designed algae scrapers
(see images below).
Note: Do not use equipment that
has come in contact with soap.
EVERY MONTH:
CHECK YOUR SUPPLIES of food, water
conditioners, media and other regularly
used items.
RINSE FOAM PAD - For best results,
replace every 2-3 months.
Note: Filter Maintenance:
WARNING: ALWAYS DISCONNECT
APPLIANCES IN THE AQUARIUM
FROM THE ELECTRICAL SUPPLY
BEFORE PLACING HANDS IN THE
WATER.
How to Replace Filter Pads
a) Unplug the transformer from the
electrical outlet.
b) Remove pebble basket or decor
pieces if any are positioned on top of
the filter cube.
c) Fully rotate cube 180° counter
clockwise so that the filter cover is
pointing upwards (ill. M).
d) Lift open filter cover.
e) Pull tag to remove filter pad (ill. N).
f) Remove foam pad if necessary (ill. O).
g) Replace foam pad first then filter pad.
h) Close filter cover, ensuring that it
clicks. If you do not hear a click, then
verify that the filter pad and foam are
correctly positioned.
How to Care For the Impeller
and Motor
It is recommended that you remove
the motor and clean the impeller every
6 Months.
Keeping the impeller clean lengthens
its life and the life of the motor.
a) Unplug the transformer from the
electrical outlet.
b) Remove pebble basket or décor
tray if any are positioned on top of the
filtration cube.
c) Remove filtration cube from the
aquarium.
d) Remove filter pad and foam pad.
e) Remove grill housing (ill. P).
f) Remove impeller cover (ill. Q).
g) Remove impeller (ill. R).
h) Rinse it under clean water. NEVER
use soap or detergents, as traces
of cleaning products will harm the
inhabitants.
Note: The filter cube is sealed and
protected against water penetration,
and can safely be washed or
submersed in water without
concern.
i) To replace, re-install impeller and
impeller cover.
j) Replace grill housing, filter pads
and close the cover.
k) Replace filter cube on aquarium,
and plug filter back into power outlet.
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ill. N