Setting up your JUWEL Aquarium
Perform the following steps when putting the aquarium into operation:
Set-up suggestions for JUWEL aquariums
Let our sample designs inspire you; set up your
aquarium in just a few steps.
Follow our step-by-step instructions to create wonderful
underwater worlds. Naturally all our suggested set-ups can be
used in every JUWEL aquarium. Watch the corresponding
set-up video on our website and download the step-by-step
set-up plan as a PDF file.
Assemble the cabinet if necessary.1.
Arrange the inspected aquarium in a suitable place.2.
Affix the JUWEL structured backgrounds if necessary, please observe the drying time of between 48 and 72 hours.3.
Prepare the filter for operation as described in the chapter "Putting the JUWEL filter system into operation".4.
Complete the decoration with ground material etc. as desired.5.
Plant the short plant species in the aquarium if applicable.6.
Slowly fill the aquarium with water through the filter to half way up.7.
Plant higher plant species in the aquarium if applicable.8.
Slowly fill the aquarium with water through the filter up to the water level line.9.
Connect the circulating pump and the heater to the power supply.10.
Install the lamp unit and connect it to the power supply.11.
If appropriate, close the aquarium with the designated flaps.12.
We recommend introducing fish in steps. You may put in the first fish (4-5) after a few days. These also ensure that the
biological filter develops. The run-in period of the filter may last 6 - 8 weeks. You may increase the number of fish in steps
during this time.
13.