Ferplast

1)  Position the internal BLUWAVE filter inside the tank in the preferred position (sideways or backwards) using the special suckers or some silicone (we recommend using BLU 9015 silicone by Ferplast).

2)  Ensure that the ring nuts on the lights are tightened.

3)  Insert the starter into the special compartment  rotating it a quarter turn and screw hard the cap together with its gasket, making sure that it queezes along the cap rim.

 IMPORTANT

• Do not connect the plug before inserting the starter and screwing the cap.
• Do not put the top cover onto the tank full with water before inserting the starter and screwing down the cap, in order to prevent water drops or condensation from entering into the power compartement.

4)  Set the required heater temperature (where fitted) according to the type of fish and plants used (e.g. for freshwater tropical fish the average temperature is about 25-26oC).

5) Put 1 capsules  of BLUSTART (bacterial activator) in the first BLUWAVE filter compartment.

6) Only now connects the plug to the electric power supply and check all the equipment is working correctly. In case of problems, contact your retailer.

7)  If live plants are being used, we recommend laying about 1 cm of fertilized gravel on the bottom of the tank and 2 cm of gravel.  Fill the aquarium by pouring water onto a flat dish placed on the bottom to prevent the material used to create the base from being moved about.

8)  We recommend lighting the aquarium for about 8 hours a day: if there are signs of excessive algae development, reduce the lighting to 7 hours; if the plants have difficulty growing, increase to 9-10 hours.

9) To care for and protect your fish, it is strongly advised to wait until the filter has matured: the first fish should only be introduced 10-12 days after the addition of BLUSTART filter activator capsules. Before doing so, it is in any case advisable to check the readings and chemical levels of the water using the special MULTISTICK TESTER by Ferplast. Your local retailer will be able to advise you on the ideal water temperature, hardness etc., according to the type of fish and plants you have decided to keep in your CAPRI aquarium. It is advisable to repeat these tests regularly.

10)  During the filter maturing period, add a small quantity of dry food each day: this will help the formation of bacterial flora.

11)  When adding the fish, insert the remaining BLUSTART filter activator capsules in the first filter compartment.