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Red Sea MAX User Manual

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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Preface......................1 Introduction ....................2 Lighting ..........................2 Water Movement and Circulation ..................3 Temperature ........................3 Filtration...........................3 Safety......................5 MAX Setup ...................... 7 Location..........................7 Unpacking the Aquarium....................8 Pre-Operating Instructions ................9 Assembly .........................9 Preparing the Saltwater....................18 Mixing the Salt ......................19 Preparing the Substrate....................20 Live Rock ........................20...
  • Page 3 List of Figures Figure 1: Drip Loop ......................5 Figure 2: MAX contents ......................7 Figure 3: Biological filter ....................9 Figure 4: Carbon filter......................9 Figure 5: Circulation pump....................9 Figure 6: Installing circulation pumps ................10 Figure 7: Heater ........................10 Figure 8: Threading the heater cord ................10 Figure 9: Protein skimmer parts..................11...

  • Page 4: Preface

    This manual includes the set-up and operational instructions for the MAX aquarium with a focus on how to establish and maintain a healthy and successful reef aquarium. We hope that you enjoy your MAX.

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Red Sea MAX User Manual Introduction The Red Sea MAX approach to the coral reef experience is to The intensity of the light is also important, though it is replicate a natural marine environment as closely as possible. impractical for a home aquarium to provide the high light In the ocean, coral reefs flourish only where specific physical, intensity present at natural reefs.

  • Page 6: Water Movement And Circulation

    MAX dissipates only a small amount of oxygen, make them crucial for static coral reef species. Water heat;...
  • Page 7 Red Sea MAX User Manual A filtration system is made up of a number of elements, each The Red Sea MAX features a 4-stage reef filtration system performing complimentary tasks. driven by two 550 lph (145 gph) submersible pumps, sufficient to circulate the entire water volume of the tank 10 The heart of a reef filtration system is the protein skimmer times per hour.

  • Page 8: Safety

    Red Sea MAX User Manual Safety PLEASE READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS The "drip loop" is the part of the cord below the level of the DANGER - To avoid possible electric shock, special care should receptacle, or the connector. Use...
  • Page 9 Red Sea MAX User Manual Do not use an appliance for other than intended use. The use of attachments not recommended or sold by the appliance manufacturer may cause an unsafe condition. Do not install or store the appliance where it will be exposed to the weather or to temperatures below freezing.

  • Page 10: Max Setup

    Tank weight and support The tank weighs about 200 kg (440lbs) once full of water, reef base and live rock. If choosing not to use the Red Sea MAX stand, consider this weight when selecting the aquarium support. If the support you choose is not designed as an aquarium stand, ensure that it can withstand the weight, and that it remains balanced and level.

  • Page 11: Unpacking The Aquarium

    Red Sea MAX User Manual and that the power center can be removed from its niche. Be Remove the light tubes, cardboard box and packaging certain that the area surrounding the aquarium is waterproof, materials from inside the tank. and consider moving away anything that water might With one person positioned at either side of the tank, damage.

  • Page 12: Pre-Operating Instructions

    Red Sea MAX User Manual Pre-operating instructions Carbon filter material Before installing a new aquarium it is advisable to inspect it for leaks to make sure that no damage has occurred during 1. Wash the carbon filter material transport. under running water several Fill the tank to the bottom of the inner rim with fresh times to remove residual dust.

  • Page 13: Figure 6: Installing Circulation Pumps

    Red Sea MAX User Manual 3. Insert the direction nozzle into the pump outlet through heater chamber, which is Figure 7: Heater the hole. Ensure that the two components are securely adjacent to the filter media attached so the pump does not move when you wiggle chamber.

  • Page 14: Figure 9: Protein Skimmer Parts

    Red Sea MAX User Manual Protein skimmer Ensure that the double connectors are holding the cord and air hose together. Insert the outlet of the pump into the inlet hole in the side of the skimmer body (wetting the O–...

  • Page 15: Figure 11: Inserting Protein Skimmer

    Red Sea MAX User Manual is put on the air line. Filter comb and shutter 1. Slide the filter comb into position in the hole at the top of the tank's back wall. Figure 11: Inserting protein skimmer igure 13: Inserting filter comb The collection cup should be placed in position after the hood has been attached (see below).

  • Page 16: Figure 14: Attaching And Positioning Filter Shutter

    After initial assembly, replacing the light tubes can be performed with the hood attached to the aquarium. NOTE Only use Red Sea Max lighting tubes. The hood is designed for the special T5 tubes, which are smaller than the regular T6 power compacts (biax).

  • Page 17: Figure 17: Positioning Lighting Control Cover

    Red Sea MAX User Manual Insert the hood pins that you removed for unpacking, attaching both the skimmer cover and the lighting control cover to the hood. The covers should open and close easily with the pins securing the hinge.

  • Page 18: Figure 20: Securing The Hood Supports

    Red Sea MAX User Manual Skimmer collection cup Figure 20: Securing the hood supports Figure 22: Skimmer collection cup 4. To lower the open hood, bend the supports out towards Assemble the collection cup with its lid. the front of the aquarium.

  • Page 19: Figure 24: Power Center

    Red Sea MAX User Manual Power center Connect the circulation pumps in the two sockets #4 and Connect the heater plug in socket #3. Connect the skimmer plug in socket #2. Connect the hood cord in socket #1. Gather the component cables together and replace the splash cover.

  • Page 20: Figure 27: Inserting Power Center

    Red Sea MAX User Manual Figure 29: Timer and switch The timer has a protective transparent splash cover to protect the system from water damage. Always dry your hands before removing the splash cover. Make sure that it is always Figure 27: Inserting power center replaced after adjusting the timer.

  • Page 21: Preparing The Saltwater

    Congratulations, you have completed the assembly of your not want them on automatically when the daylights are off. MAX and can now move it to its chosen location. You are now ready to set up your reef tank. Setting the timer...

  • Page 22: Mixing The Salt

    Red Sea Coral Pro Connect the MAX to the power supply. Turn the lights on. The Red Sea MAX Starter Kit provides you with Red Sea Coral Direct the two pump nozzles down. Pro salt. It was formulated specifically for reef aquariums,...

  • Page 23: Preparing The Substrate

    In an established tank, when the substrate matures, it takes Washing the substrate on the characteristics of "live sand" in that millions of Although Red Sea Reef Base has already been washed prior to microorganisms populate it. These creatures promote a shipping, we recommend repeating the process before use.

  • Page 24: Figure 31: Water Circulation

    To initiate and boost the seeding of nitrifying and denitrifying percent of the tank volume. bacteria in the bio-filter media and live rocks, the Red Sea MAX Starter Kit (optional purchase) includes Red Sea NitroBac. Your rock's viability when you receive it depends on several This specially designed formula contains a concentrated blend factors: harvesting, shipping and pre-purchase maintenance.

  • Page 25: Stocking The Tank

    First the brown diatom algae will appear, followed by red cyanobacteria and then green filamentous algae. These After the Red Sea MAX has finished the cycle and the algae algae blooms constitute a natural and typical part of the cycle blooms are under control, your aquarium is ready for fish and in reef tanks.
  • Page 26 Once you have selected the species, you must determine how Acclimation many fish you can successfully keep in MAX. While that depends on many factors, in general, you should stock no The water that holds the fish and invertebrates during more than 1 cm (0.4") of fully grown fish per 4 liters (1...
  • Page 27 With proper setup, diligent patience and care, your Red Sea MAX aquarium and its inhabitants will thrive, providing you with a beautiful, fascinating ocean setting in your home.

  • Page 28: Caring For The Reef

    The long-term success and health of the inhabitants of your • Equipment changes – when you changed bulbs or MAX aquarium depends on you. replaced heaters, etc. By tracking this information you can head off problems before Proper planning makes reef care easier to manage, and they become insurmountable.
  • Page 29 Red Sea MAX User Manual tissue. If necessary, relocate the stressed coral to an area with Circulation more adequate light and current. If all the corals show signs of Maintain adequate water circulation by checking that both stress, it most likely results from water parameters, circulation pumps are working well and are pointed in the particularly pH or salinity.
  • Page 30 Red Sea damage to the impeller or the presence of foreign objects. MAX's climate control system works best to keep the water To clean the air line and air intake nipple, submerge the temperature at 24-27°C (76-83°F) in a room of a stable 24°C...
  • Page 31 The Red These ubiquitous, single-celled algae prove mostly beneficial Sea MAX filtration system continues to work even if the water in nutrient cycling, out-competing undesirable organisms. level drops 5 cm (2"). To ensure proper surface skimming,...
  • Page 32 Red Sea MAX User Manual Blue-green, cyanobacteria Filtration These organisms actually appear dark red to the naked eye. Protein skimmers reign supreme in preventing micro-algae; Closely related to bacteria, these algae often constitute the they expediently remove organics that might otherwise fuel scum on polluted, poorly aerated or circulated, over-fertilized algae growth.
  • Page 33 This beneficial method of "underfeeding" mirrors the situation these species encounter in the wild. Food Red Sea MAX includes Red Sea MarineGro fish food. This granular fish food provides all the nutrients for your ornamental marine fish, enhancing their coloration and...

  • Page 34: Weekly Reef Care

    Salinity 35 ppt; Variable environment. The start of this manual discussed the physical sg = 1.026 requirements and how Red Sea MAX makes it easy for you to Temperature 24-29°C (77-84°F) for marine Variable maintain them. 24-27°C (77-80°F) for reef 7.8-8.5 for marine...
  • Page 35 The first chapter discussed water temperature and salinity. To If you detect other indications of organic matter buildup, monitor the other parameters, the Red Sea MAX Starter Kit consider reducing the food quantity and partially changing the provides you with the Red Sea Marine Lab, consisting of test water.
  • Page 36 For long-term calcium management, use a product such as kits measure this form of phosphate; it will typically Red Sea Success Calk. As a result of continuous research into accumulate in reef aquariums. These phosphates enter the hard coral growth, Red Sea developed this superior alternative...
  • Page 37 Red Sea MAX User Manual Ammonia To maintain low levels of nitrate, combine periodic water changes, the use of a deep sand bed (DSB) and balanced As mentioned earlier, ammonia results from the feeding. decomposition of organic matter, and from the excretory processes of fish.

  • Page 38: Monthly Reef Care: Water Changes

    Fish supply stores stock many different commercial liquid Supplements foods. We recommend Red Sea CoralGro. CoralGro's complete, Add supplements in accordance with the tested water balanced formulation supplies all the nutritional requirements parameters and the appearance / behaviour of the for marine invertebrates.

  • Page 39: Bimonthly Or More Reef Care

    Red Sea MAX User Manual Bimonthly or More Reef Care Some reef care activities need not take place as frequently. Review the following list for details: Change the carbon filter Replace the active carbon filter every two months. Clean the bio-filter media Every 3-4 months, clean the bio-filter of accumulated debris.
  • Page 40 The precondition for the warranty is that the stipulated set-up routine is observed. In the event that a problem develops with this product during or after the warranty period contact your local dealer or Red Sea (at the company address indicated) for details of your nearest authorized service center.

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