AllPondSolutions 700IF+ Quick Start Manual page 12

You may also consider reducing the amount of food you give your fish.
Nitrates - As the amount of fish waste rises so do the nitrates. Make sure to
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perform regular water changes, check your filter is clean and adequate for
your aquarium size and do not overstock it.
The Water In My Aquarium Is Dirty
Causes:
The beneficial bacteria have not yet established in your new filter.
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Your filter is not the correct size for your aquarium set up.
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You have too many fish for your size filter.
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Your filter media may be dirty.
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Solutions:
Your fish tank can take up to 3 weeks to successfully cycle. You may also
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want to add a bacteria start treatment to your tank to speed up this process.
You may need to upgrade to a larger filter.
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For reference, you should allow 1 gallon of water per 1 inch of fish in your
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aquarium.
Follow the instructions in the maintenance section.
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If you have not yet done so, you may also need to carry out more regular
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water changes in your tank.
No Water Is Coming Out Of My Filter
Causes:
The impeller is blocked - please refer to the impeller maintenance section.
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The filter is not switched on.
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The inlet sides are clogged.
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Solutions:
Check your filter is plugged into the mains and is switched on.
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Remove the filter from your tank and clean the filter's body.
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