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If you are in any doubt about the electrical 

installation or safety of this product you 

must consult a qualified electrician.

LIGHT UNIT DOES NOT WORK

1. Ensure switch is in the on position on the 

lead of the light unit.

2. Check light is plugged into power supply and 

the switch is on.

3. Check the globe/s are in good condition.  Re-

place if needed.

FILTER WORKING BUT NO / SLOW WATER 

FLOW (Refer to the instructions supplied 

with your Filter)

1. Check Impeller is in good condition and 

replace if needed.

2. Clean Impeller, Power Head and all Inlet and 

outlet pipes.

3. Check that the Spray Bar is inserted correctly 

with the end cap at the opposite end to the 

elbow.

AQUARIUM POSSIBLY LEAKING

1. Make sure water level is not to high it should 

be no higher than the glass brace.  

2. If an air stone is being used check it is not 

bubbling water over the rim of the aquarium if 

so turn the air pump down.

3. Make sure the aquarium is sitting on a level 

surface.

4. If it is a salt water aquarium remove any salt 

creep as it can drain water from the aquarium.

5a. Remove the Light Unit from the top of the 

aquarium. Mark the water level. Remove any 

excess water that may be sitting on the edge of 

the aquarium. Leave for an hour. If water level 

drops proceed to step 5b.

5b. Remove the fish, decorations and gravel. 

Empty the aquarium and clean the glass 

DO 

NOT WASH IN SOAP OR DETERGENT

. Place 

a piece of newspaper on a flat level solid 

surface. Carefully fill the aquarium ensuring not 

to spill any water on to the newspaper. Leave 

the aquarium for several hours and then inspect 

the newspaper for wet patches.

Trouble Shooting

Tank Maintenance for 
Marine set ups 

DAILY

 Feed your fish as per instructions on your 

fish food container.

WEEKLY

 

Test and adjust pH levels if needed

Use 

Aqua One

 quality pH test kit, available from 

your local Aqua One Dealer.  pH is a measure of 
how acidic or alkaline the water is. It is measured 
on a scale of 0-14 in which 7 is neutral, less than 
7 is acidic and more than 7 is alkaline. 

Some species require specific pH levels please 
seek advice from your aquarium specialist.

FORTNIGHTLY

  10 - 

25% Water Change

What you will need: A Bucket, Gravel Cleaner, 
Towel, Water Conditioner, Salt, Trace elements, 
Filter Supplement and clean hands. All items are 
available from your local Aqua One Dealer.

1. Unplug the 

Light Unit

 and remove it from the 

aquarium. Place it somewhere safe away from 
water & where it will not be broken / damaged. 
2. Turn the 

Filter

 off. 

3. The fish and corals or plants do not need to be 
removed when doing any maintenance. 
4. Place the towel on the floor in front of the 
aquarium to guard from water spillage.
5. Use an 

Aqua One

 4 in 1 algae scraper (Sold 

separately) and gently scrape away any algae 
growing on the glass or filter pipes.
6. Using an 

Aqua One

 Gravel Cleaner* (Sold 

separately) empty approximately 10 -  25% of the 
aquarium water into the bucket. Take note of how 
much water is emptied.
7. Fill the bucket up with the same amount of 
water that was removed from the aquarium.
8. Treat the tap water with 

Aqua One

 Water Con-

ditioner (Sold separately) as per the instructions 
on the bottle. Add salt, mix with water until 
dissolved, then test using hydrometer.
9. Let the bucket sit for 10 minutes.
10. Fill the aquarium up slowly to the level just 
underneath the glass brace. 
11. Turn the 

Filter

 back on and ensure that water 

is flowing out of the 

Spray Bar

12. Test and adjust pH levels. 
13. Add a filter supplement. 
12. Replace the 

Light Unit

.

* Refer to the instructions on the back of your 
Gravel Cleaner to ensure correct use.

Summary of Contents for AquaReef 200

Page 1: ...AquaReef 200 Instruction Manual ...

Page 2: ...oving the lighting when filling and landscaping the aquarium to avoid possibilities of accidental damage GENERAL SAFETY NOTICE It is absolutely imperative that you ensure this cabinet and aquarium is installed upon level flooring It is also a prerequisite that you ensure the flooring upon which it is positioned is able to support the weight of this aquarium which could be up to 400kg including wat...

Page 3: ...g in contact with the receptacle If the plug or receptacle does get wet do not unplug the appliance Disconnect the fuse or circuit breaker that supplies the power to the appliance then unplug and examine for presence of water in the receptacle 3 Close supervision is necessary when the appli ance is used by or near children 4 Always unplug the aquarium from the electri cal outlet when not in use be...

Page 4: ...nd the weir Step 5 Remove the dividing filter media support tray from the second chamber Take the first bag of biological media and place on top of the filter media support tray located at the bottom of the second chamber Step 6 Replace the dividing filter media support tray back into the second chamber Take the second bag of biological media and place it on top of the filter media support tray in...

Page 5: ...r 3 Airline clamp Venturi connector Level adjuster Venturi adjustment 4 Step 1 The skimmer should arrive pre assembled but the following checks will need to be done Step 2 Check the pipework connecting the pump to the skimmer is pushed in firmly and securely Step 3 Check the airline is pushed on firmly to the venturi connector Step 4 Check the airline is fitted to the airline clamp securely This w...

Page 6: ...ed the cables through the hole provided on the back of the aquarium Step 5 Take the first flap and insert the two pins into the light unit The flap should push forward and sit flat Step 6 Take the second flap and insert two pins into the back of the first light unit the second flap will now sit flat Step 7 Take the second light unit and tilt it forward this will enable you to fit the middle flap t...

Page 7: ...te some models have twin light units The black end caps have brackets which slide over the aquarium trim Please ensure light unit is firmly in place before switching on The black hood covers help secure the lights in place Removing Light Tubes Switch light off remove from mains supply and tank before disassembly of lights at any time Unscrew the white end caps of the tube holders by turning anti c...

Page 8: ...e the aquarium is up and running the skimmer can be turned on Once the aquarium has been filled turn the skimmer on and it will fill up with water Once the skimmer is working the outlet tap can be used to raise and lower the water level in the filter The venturi adjuster can also limit the amount of air which enters the skimmer There needs to be a fine balance between water entering the skimmer an...

Page 9: ...as per instructions on your fish food container WEEKLY Test and adjust pH levels if needed Use Aqua One quality pH test kit available from your local Aqua One Dealer pH is a measure of how acidic or alkaline the water is It is measured on a scale of 0 14 in which 7 is neutral less than 7 is acidic and more than 7 is alkaline Some species require specific pH levels please seek advice from your aqua...

Page 10: ...Notes ...

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