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Red Sea MAX NANO Complete Plug & Play Open Top Reef System User Manual

Red Sea MAX NANO Complete Plug & Play Open Top Reef System
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Plug & Play
®
Aquarium
Red Sea MAX
®
NANO
Complete Plug & Play
®
Open Top Reef System
Installation and Operation Manual
ENG DE FR JP CHN
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Red Sea MAX NANO Complete Plug & Play Open Top Reef System Specifications

General IconGeneral
HeaterNot included
Tank Volume20 US gal
Aquarium Footprint (L x W)20.5 x 20.5 inches
Circulation PumpIncluded
LightingLED
FiltrationMechanical, Chemical
Protein SkimmerIncluded

Summary

Safety

Location

Electric Supply

Ensures the power supply outlet is correctly rated, grounded, and protected by an RCD/RCCB.

Floor

The floor must be level and rated for a static loading of at least 14kg/cm².

Room temperature

Maintain ambient room temperature at 22°C/72°F, avoiding direct sunlight or vents.

Accessibility

Ensure clearance behind (10cm/4") and sides (60cm/24") for maintenance and airflow.

General considerations

Ensure the area surrounding the aquarium is waterproof and free from items susceptible to salt damage.

Unpacking the MAX® NANO System

Removing the aquarium

Instructions for safely lifting and placing the aquarium from its packaging.

Components

Assembly

Cabinet assembly

Instructions for assembling the aquarium cabinet, including adjusting the door opening unit.

Pump Switch-box

How to align and fix the Pump Switch-box to the aquarium's rear wall.

Placing Aquarium

Guidance on lifting and positioning the aquarium onto the cabinet safely.

Installation of Rear Sump Components

6.1 Protein Skimmer

Details on the skimmer's parts, assembly, and connection steps for proper function.

6.2 Surface Skimmer

Instructions for removing and understanding the function of the surface skimmer.

6.3 Micron Filter

Guidance on installing the micron filter bag and sponge correctly.

6.4 Carbon

Instructions for washing and placing the carbon filter material in the rear sump.

6.5 Circulation Pumps

Detailed steps for assembling and connecting the circulation pump and its outlet.

6.6 Sump Screen

How to position and secure the sump screen in the rear sump.

Automatic Top-Off (ATO)

Installation of LED Modules

Operation of Pump Switch-box

LED Set up and programming

Programming guidelines

Guidelines for setting photoperiod (day/moonlight) and acclimation periods for corals.

Initial Fill

Operation of the Protein Skimmer

General Aquarium Maintenance

New Skimmers or Set-ups

Initial behavior of new skimmers, including break-in periods and potential over-skimming.

Feeding and Supplementing

How feeding and supplements affect skimmer performance and recommended practices.

Collection Cup

Instructions for monitoring and cleaning the skimmer's collection cup.

Water levels

Daily checks of water level in the ATO and troubleshooting high aquarium water levels.

Surface Skimmer

Routine cleaning of the surface skimmer to ensure proper flow and water level.

Protein skimmer

Checking skimmer foam production and cleaning the collection cup neck.

Pumps

Checking circulation pump operation and routine cleaning procedures.

Water temperature control

Maintaining stable water temperature in the reef aquarium between 24-28°C.

Change the carbon filter

Recommendation to replace active carbon filter every two months.

Trouble shooting

Q. My set up is new and the skimmer doesn't seem to be skimming.

Troubleshooting new setups where the skimmer is not producing foam due to low bio-load or residual production chemicals.

Q. My skimmer is new and is producing a lot of weak, watery foam (over-skimming).

Addressing over-skimming in new skimmers due to chemical substances.

Q. My skimmer is not new and skimmer isn't producing foam or it is too dry and builds on the neck.

Troubleshooting dry foam or no foam production in established skimmers.

Q. My skimmer is not new and is over-skimming after feeding and/or supplementing.

Managing over-skimming that occurs after feeding or adding supplements.

Q. The water level in the aquarium is too high.

Diagnosing and resolving issues with excessively high water levels in the aquarium.

Q. A pumps has stopped working or is making mechanical noise.

Troubleshooting pumps that have stopped working or are making unusual noises.

Q. The circulation pump is injecting micro-bubbles into the aquarium.

Troubleshooting micro-bubbles from the circulation pump, including water source and sponge issues.

Warranty

USA

Information on state-specific limitations for incidental or consequential damages and implied warranties.

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