24
Red Sea MAX
Installing the cooling fan
1. Remove the empty pop-out vent from the aquarium frame
by depressing the two snaps that are located on the left and
right sides at the back (outside) and pushing the vent out of
the frame from the inside. It is easiest to do this with the
hood in the raised position.
2. Hold the cooling fan with the power cable at the bottom and
align it with the recess on the outside of the aquarium
frame.Push the fan securely into the recess in the frame until
the two snaps click into position.
3. Once the aquarium has been placed in its final position connect
the DC socket of the fan to the jack on the power supply and
plug the power supply into a wall outlet making sure that
the cable has a drip loop
Note: To have the desired effect the cooling fan has been
located very close to the water and therefore is exposed
to a salty humid environment. As a result it may need
replacing and is therefore not covered by warranty.
Replacement fans are readily available for purchase
from your aquatic dealer.
Congratulations! You have completed the assembly of your MAX
and can move it to its chosen location. You are now ready to set
up your reef tank.
Preparing the saltwater
Seawater naturally contains all of the elements necessary for
marine life. Although collecting saltwater directly from the ocean
has its appeal, it also has drawbacks such as pollution, pathogens
and algae; therefore it is recommended to use synthetic seawater.
Synthetic salt mixes are available for use with pure fresh water
and contain all the necessary minerals in the right proportions.
Please follow these guidelines for preparing saltwater.
Salinity and specific gravity
Salinity is a measure of the total quantity of dissolved minerals
and salt in the water, expressed in parts per thousand (ppt, 0/00)
or grams per liter. The average salinity of ocean water is about
35ppt. Specific gravity (SG) is defined as the ratio of the density
of the liquid in question to the density of pure water. Since the
density of a liquid varies with temperature, so does specific
gravity. The specific gravity of seawater at 35ppt and 25°C / 77°F
is 1.026. The desired range for a marine aquarium is 1.022 to
1.028. Use a hydrometer to estimate the salinity and specific
gravity.
To Next Page
Loading...
Need help?
General
