3
GB
1. Wash your hands and arms. It is very important
to remove dirt, moisturizer and other impurities.
Do this whenever you work on the aquarium.
2. Remove the aquarium hood to allow access to
the
fi
lter.
3. Rinse the following under tap water. DO NOT
WASH IN SOAP OR DETERGENT.
All media and Glass Tank (Inside).
4. Place your background as required.
5. Install your Filter and Heater in your chosen
position. Follow the separate instructions supplied
with each.
6. Place the carbon cartridges into the
fi
lter with
the sponge facing upwards. The sponge will
already be placed in the top of the cartridge.
7. Consider where you are going to place the
aquarium. Keep it away from direct light or areas
with large temperature
fl
uctuations.
8. Place the aquarium on a
fl
at level surface
strong enough to support its weight.
9. Wash aquarium gravel. Place a portion of
gravel into a bucket, run water through & churn
it over with your hand until the water running out
of the bucket is clear. It is important to wash the
gravel thoroughly. Repeat this process several
times until all the gravel has been washed.
10. Place washed gravel over the base of the
aquarium.
11. At this stage place plastic plants, decorations
and heater (if required) in to the tank.
12. Fill the aquarium with tap water to the level
indicated.
13. Use Aqua One quality Water Conditioner (Sold
separately) to remove harmful chemicals chlorine
and heavier metals from tap water.
14. Close the lid of the aquarium.
15. Turn the light switches on, ensure the lights
work.
16. Allow the aquarium to stand for 5-7 days before
introducing a few hardy
fi
sh. Check the pH using
an Aqua One pH test kit (sold separately) before
adding
fi
sh.
17. Seek advice from your retailer for correct
fi
sh
numbers and species compatibility.
Setup Instructions
Before First Use/Preparation
Read and follow all the instructions, even if you feel
you are familiar with the product and
fi
nd a place
to keep the instructions handy for future reference.
Your attention is drawn particularly to the sections
concerning
“IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS”
and
the
“GUARANTEE CONDITIONS”
. Please ensure
you retain your original purchase receipt in the
event that guarantee service is required.
Carefully unpack the aquarium making sure you
keep all the packing material until all the parts of
the product have been found and the product has
been assembled.
This product is shipped to you in a factory sealed
carton. Should the product malfunction in any way
or if the unit is damaged and requires replacement,
contact the retailer where the product was
purchased for inspection.
