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User Manual
7 Troubleshooting
Setup
Q Where should I locate my MAX?
A IMPORTANT: The location of your MAX should be decided
upon in advance because, once filled with substrate, rocks
and water, the aquarium must not be moved.
Consider the following parameters in choosing the location:
Tank weight and support
The tank weighs about 200 kg (440lbs) when filled with water,
reef base and live rock. If you choose not to use the MAX Totem
Cabinet, consider this weight when selecting an alternative
aquarium support or stand. If the support you choose is not
designed specifically as an aquarium stand, ensure that it can
both withstand the weight and that it remains balanced and
level; it should also be constructed from a material that is splash
proof. The MAX, like all glass aquaria, may crack if subjected to
sudden movement as a result of uneven water pressure on the
glass walls.
Accessibility
When choosing a location, ensure that you have enough room
to raise the main aquarium hood and remove the skimmer
collection cup for regular maintenance.
Make sure you can reach the power center switches located at
the rear right side of the MAX and that the power center can be
removed from its niche. Ensure that the area surrounding the
aquarium is waterproof and consider moving away anything that
water might damage.
Room temperature
Site selection is important for correct temperature maintenance.
We recommended that you keep the ambient room temperature
a comfortable and stable 22°C / 72°F. Avoid placing the tank in
front of an air conditioner, heating vents or direct sunlight. A
well ventilated room with moderate light is the best place to
position the aquarium.
Q How much live rock should I use?
A As a rule, you should add 1 kg / 2.2lb of live rock per 10
liters / 2.6 gallons of tank volume. The exact amount will
vary with the type of rock you choose, but it should occupy
at least forty percent of the tank volume. For the MAX this
means approximately 11kg / 24lb of average density live
rock.
Q Should I use substrate?
A You can set up your reef tank with or without a substrate
at the bottom. We recommend using substrate, ideally an
Aragonite-based substrate as it helps keep the water chemistry
balanced. As Aragonite dissolves slowly in water, it releases
calcium ions and carbonates that help maintain proper pH
and alkalinity for good coral growth. In an established tank,
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