Red Sea MAX - Temperature Control

Red Sea MAX User Manual
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If the water temperature rises above 28°C (82°F) for
more than a day
Consider the use of a chiller accessory. A 1/10 HP chiller
will suffice for the MAX's volume.
To set up the chiller pump, remove the cover from the
chiller opening in the top frame (it is located above the
heater / chiller section of the filter chamber).
Position the chiller pump in the triangle-shaped niche
formed by the skimmer and the heater chamber wall.
Pull out the inlet/outlet pipes through the opening in the
back of the frame.
Position the return pipe from the chiller directly into the
heater chamber.
Surface film buildup
Look for any accumulation of surface bio-film. This occurs
naturally when light organic compounds, such as fatty acids
and insoluble proteins, concentrate on the surface. The Red
Sea MAX filtration system continues to work even if the water
level drops 5 cm (2"). To ensure proper surface skimming,
adjust the level of the shutter attached to the filter comb:
Lift the hood and secure the supports.
Adjust the shutter level 2 cm (0.8") below the surface of
the water will suffice for efficient surface skimming.
Check the water level in the circulation pump chamber.
After one hour, lower the shutter to its bottom position.
Do not leave the shutter in a raised position without
supervision as this could cause the water level in the filter
to drop and cease filtration.
Algae blooms
Look for any signs of algae blooms – green filamentous,
cyanobacteria or diatoms. Both desirable and undesirable
algae will thrive in your tank, which provides the perfect
environment: water, light, nitrogen and phosphates. Algae
control techniques range from preventive to biological,
mechanical, physical and chemical.
Different algae serve different functions. At the basic level,
they serve as biological indicators, giving you signs of overall
system health. The algae in the system generally include:
Diatoms
These ubiquitous, single-celled algae prove mostly beneficial
in nutrient cycling, out-competing undesirable organisms.
They appear at the first stages of the cycle period, as
described in the previous chapter. Though they may appear as
a brownish film on tank walls, live rocks and gravel, diatoms
rarely cause problems in marine aquariums. They proliferate
under high silicate conditions; these algae consume the
silicate, bringing its level down.
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