Safety Precautions
To safeguard against injury, basic precautions are necessary and should be observed. Please read all safety instructions before attempting to operate or conduct maintenance of any kind to your aquarium. Click Here.
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Aquarium Care
Each Ocean Treasures Collection ® aquarium has been fabricated to enable a beautiful design with practical features and minimal maintenance. Now, owning a salt water aquarium has never been this easy!
Our innovative design incorporates all the functional components within the coral reef sculpture, allowing for easy access into the aquarium. An acrylic swivel lid design provides a quick and convenient way to access the aquarium for feeding and general maintenance. The amount of maintenance required for your aquarium is primarily determined by the fish population inhabiting your aquarium, the amount of food dispensed into the tank, and the placement of your aquarium relative to a natural light source. Always unplug all electrical equipment from the outlet before performing aquarium maintenance of any kind. Never remove the clear acrylic lid while the light fixture or any other electrical equipment is plugged into an outlet.
The Acrylic Cylinder
Do not attempt to use any type of household window cleaning products or any other common cleaning solvents to wash the outside or inside of the aquarium. Using such products will cause permanent damage, scratching and crazing to the acrylic, and may harm your fish. Only use acrylic safe and approved cleansers available from aquarium supply centers. To clean the outside of the acrylic cylinder, simply wipe the acrylic tank with a soft lint free cloth and approved acrylic cleaner. To clean the inside of the tank from any visible algae build up along the acrylic walls, use a soft pad or acrylic approved aquarium magnets available from your local aquarium retailer.
The Reef
In the event algae is visibly present on the reef, simply wipe it off using a soft padded brush or cloth, or it can be removed and rinsed. Do not attempt to soak the reef in bleach or any other detergents.
Filter
Regular cleaning of your filtration system is necessary to ensure optimal performance and longevity of your system. Refer to the manufacturer’s manual for proper cleaning procedures. Typically, the pre – cartridge filter should be rinsed on a weekly basis, depending on your aquarium’s bio-load. Replacements for the pre-filter pad and carbon cartridges may be needed over time. These items are standard pieces and can be purchased at most aquarium retailers.
Water
As you notice your water level depleting due to natural evaporation, simply replenish your tank with purified or reversed osmosis filtered water to maintain the proper level needed and to enable efficient operation of the filtration system. To do so, remove the decorative top and slide the acrylic lid to the side to gain access to the inner portion of the aquarium. Slowly pour the filtered water directly into the aquarium. Slide the acrylic lid back over the tank and replace the decorative top surround. It is not necessary to add salt water when replenishing evaporated water. Only add salt water into the tank when conducting a water change.
Please note, a water change is different from replenishing the natural evaporated water in your tank. A water change is necessary to eliminate a build of nitrate and toxins in the water. Nitrate is not harmful to your fish, however an abundant amount will cause toxicity within the fish. To determine if a water change is necessary, you can measure the water chemistry using a saltwater test kit available from your local aquarium retailer, or many retailers will test your water for you if you bring them a water sample. As a rule of thumb, depending on the fish population, a 20% water change should be conducted every month after the initial setup, or as needed. Each time a water change is conducted, you will need to replace approximately 20% or (1) gallon of water from your (5) gallon aquarium by siphoning. Consult your local aquarium retailer for water change specifics.
Relocating Your Aquarium
In the event you are in need of relocating your aquarium, you must never attempt to move the aquarium full or partially full of water. To relocate the aquarium, it is necessary to first unplug all electrical cords from the outlet, then access the inner portion of the aquarium by referring to the instruction manual. You will need to remove the fish and completely drain all the water from the aquarium by siphoning.
Maintenance
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