Red Sea Max 130D - Contents

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Contents
Preface ......................................................................................... 3
Introduction
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Lighting..........................................................................................4
Water movement and circulation.................................................4
Temperature..................................................................................5
Filtration.........................................................................................5
Livestock........................................................................................6
Safety ...................................................................................... 2-9
Parts diagrams................................................................................10
MAX Setup .......................................................................... 11-12
Location........................................................................................11
Unpacking the aquarium.............................................................12
Pre-operating instructions ............................................. 13-37
Assembly......................................................................................13
Preparing the saltwater..............................................................26
Adjusting the protein skimmer...................................................30
Preparing the substrate..............................................................31
Live rock.......................................................................................33
Stocking the tank.........................................................................34
Quick reference setup chart.......................................................36
Caring for the reef ........................................................... 38-50
Daily reef care procedures..........................................................38
Weekly reef care.............................................................................44
Monthly reef care: water changes...............................................49
Bimonthly or longer-term care...................................................49
Troubleshooting ............................................................... 51-52
Setup................................................................................................51
Technical issues.............................................................................52