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BROCH0001_Life 21/7/08 16:19 Page 2 SETTING UP YOUR AQUARIUM This guide will help you understand how your aquarium works and how to create a healthy environment for your fish. Please read these instructions carefully before filling your aquarium with water. Aquariums are not toys, adult supervision is recommended.
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Too many fish too soon will create high ammonia levels poisoning the fish. (see Aquarium Life Cycle above). It is recommended that you start with AIR STONE a hardy species, consult you local aquarium store for suggestions. Non-hardy fish such as Neon-Tetra or Blackmoors are not recommended for the first month.
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BROCH0001_Life 21/7/08 16:20 Page 4 CARING FOR YOUR AQUARIUM General maintenance Every 6 months the Air Stone in the base of the aquarium will eventually become AQUARIUM TASK FREQUENCY blocked by calcification restricting the flow of bubbles into the aquarium, the Air Stone S30 (30L/8GAL) Replace Filter 6 wks...
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BROCH0001_Life 21/7/08 16:20 Page 6 ACCESSORIES A range of easy to use products are available from your biOrb dealer to help you maintain a healthy aquarium. SERVICE KIT NO ALGAE FIRST AID DIGITAL ALGAE CLEANER SCRATCH REMOVER EASY PLANT EASY PLANT...
It is not recommended to put gravel, sand or small stones in the biOrb. Gravel is likely to block filtration and may become lodged in the filter cartridge casing.
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Page 9 Fast growing stem plants like Elodea densa or Cabomba aquatica, often sold as Hardy fantail goldfish are a good choice for biOrb/biUbe aquariums. Fantail ‘goldfish weed’or ‘oxygenators’take in nutrients through their leaves rather than goldfish have long tails that look like two tails joined together. Their bodies are roots.
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If, however, a fish constantly suffers with swim bladder problems to the appropriate food for each. Any food left in the aquarium after two minutes extent that it affects quality of life, you may wish to consider seeking advice from should be removed.
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Even so, few bacteria are introduced to the aquarium with the water preparation some fish may not cope with life in very new aquariums. It is essential that chemicals so that 24 hours later one small goldfish can be added.
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