Inspiring Excellence in Fish Care!
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Unplug all equipment before beginning
Unplug all equipment before beginning
work on any part of the aquarium.
work on any part of the aquarium.
M
AINTENANCE
D
D
AILY
AILY
C
C
HECKS
HECKS
NEVER
NEVER
clean any
clean any
components
components
with abrasive
with abrasive
materials, detergents
materials, detergents
or other cleaning
or other cleaning
products. ONLY use
products. ONLY use
products intended for
products intended for
aquarium use.
aquarium use.
R
R
EGULAR
EGULAR
C
C
LEANING
LEANING
Remove and rinse filter
socks in clean tap water.
Turn them inside out to
flush detritus out.
Socks should be replaced
every few months.
Rinse the silencers to
remove any detritus. Use
a sponge or soft brush if
required.
Clean the grilles on the weir to
remove any build up of materials.
Use a soft brush as required.
Clean the grilles on the
baffles to remove any build
up of materials. Use a soft
brush as required.
Clean the outlet to remove
any build up of algae or
other detritus. Use a soft
brush as required.
Check that the drain system
is functioning correctly (it
should be silent) and that
water is flowing through the
aquarium properly.
Check that water is flowing
through the filter socks
correctly. If they are clogged,
the water will spill over the
silencer overflow shown.
Check the water level in the sump.
If you are using an automatic top-
up system, ensure that the ATO
reservoir has enough water.
Check livestock and important
Check livestock and important
parameters regularly. For specific
parameters regularly. For specific
advice different species, seek advice
advice different species, seek advice
from your aquarium specialist.
from your aquarium specialist.
