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- Page 1 Instructions...
- Page 3 Your reef keeping journey starts here! The First Wave aquarium is an ideal introduction to the captivating world of marine reef keeping. Maintaining a healthy marine ecosystem requires careful preparation, particularly in managing water temperature and parameters to suit your chosen species.
- Page 4 CAUTION: Due to its size, the First Wave tank is not suitable for all ornamental marine species. Consult the recommended species section (page 23) for guidance. For small fish, micro-invertebrates, or corals, research their habitat needs thoroughly and ensure conditions are appropriate before introduction.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Page 20 Step 12: Adding Livestock Page 21-22 Recommended species Page 23 Feeding your marine fish & corals Page 24 Maintenance Page 25-27 Glossary Page 28 10 Reasons to choose TMC fish & corals (...) Page 29 Related Products Page 30... -
Page 6: Before You Start
BEFORE YOU START Initial Inspection & Care • Inspect for any damages or missing parts before assembly. Look for cracks or misaligned parts. • Thoroughly rinse the aquarium and filter media, using fresh water and a damp cloth. Never use cleaning detergents on any component placed in your aquarium as they... -
Page 7: Important Safety Information
• This First Wave tank is designed to be used indoors and is not suitable for any outdoor applications. • Ensure the First Wave tank is securely installed on a level surface, capable of supporting the weight of the tank, before operating. -
Page 8: What's In The Box
WHAT’S IN THE BOX: Low voltage DC Reef ready LED 1. 48l Aquarium tank with built-in LEDs 30pcs White - LEDs 4pcs Blue filtration system Wattage 2. Aquarium lid with feeding port Voltage Lumens 940lm 3. Filtration system lid Colour Temperature 14000K 4. - Page 9 First Wave aquarium Dimensions 58.5 x 29.5 x 32.5cm 23” x 11.6” x 13”...
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Page 10: Assembly
ASSEMBLY FILTRATION CHAMBER HEATER CHAMBER* PROTEIN SKIMMER CHAMBER AQUARIUM FILTER MEDIA CHAMBER RETURN PUMP CHAMBER TOP VIEW STEP 1 Connect the pump to multi-directional water outlet (11) KEEP INLETS & OUTLETS CLEAR To avoid any operating problems, ensure RETURN PUMP water inlets and outlets CHAMBER are not obscured by tank... -
Page 11: Step 2: Insert Filter Media
FILTER MEDIA CHAMBER STEP 2 Insert filter media Fine pore filter pad (8, 9 & 10) removes fine particles and debris from the water and helps trap any micro bubbles exiting the protein skimmer (8). Coarse pore filter sponge provides both biological and mechanical filtration, effectively removing fine particles from the water. -
Page 12: Step 4: Add Sand/Substrate And Rocks
Carefully pour your selected aquarium First Wave tank. substrate into the First Wave tank . TMC Cemala substrate or TMC EcoSand is • Please note that, when recommended. topping up the tank with new saltwater, Ensure all aquarium décor and substrate is... -
Page 13: Step 5: Make & Add Saltwater
Due to various factors such as evaporation, the water level SALTWATER ONTO THE SUBSTRATE in the First Wave tank will change. Ensure that the water level in the tank, the protein skimmer chamber and WATER LEVEL filtration chamber is always closely monitored. -
Page 14: Step 6: Connect To Power
FILTRATION CHAMBER OPEN VIEW down the cables and reaching the power Once the First Wave tank is full of water and ensuring that the source. protein skimmer chamber, filtration chamber, the return pump and heater chamber are also full of water, plug in and switch all on. -
Page 15: In The Event Of A Power Cut
Using the LED light Colour Spectrum The First Wave features a low-voltage DC Reef-Ready LED light with a natural light cycle function, creating the perfect environment for your marine life. Neatly recessed into the aquarium cover, the sleek LED unit houses 34 LEDs, providing brilliant illumination. -
Page 16: Step 8: Protein Skimmer Operation
TIPS & NOTES Collection STEP 8 cup lid • With any adjustments Protein Skimmer Air Inlet made, ensure that the (6) Operation Adjustment Valve water level in the main protein skimmer body Collection cup is closely monitored to Water Outlet ensure the collection Adjustment Knob cup is not flooded. - Page 17 NOTE: It is perfectly normally for the protein skimmer to take a few days to become established and stable. Under normal operating circumstances, due to the size of the First Wave tank, there will generally be very little organic matter or detritus to be removed by the skimmer and filtration system.
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Page 18: Step 9: The Nitrogen Cycle: Cycling Your First Wave
STEP 9 The nitrogen cycle: Cycling your First Wave To understand what is required to keep a healthy aquarium, you need to understand the nitrogen cycle, where beneficial nitrifying Before adding any fish bacteria start building up in your First Wave tank, breaking down or coral you need to harmful ammonia (NH₃), into nitrite (NO₂) and then nitrate (NO₃). - Page 19 Over time, good bacteria grow in the filter and substrate, naturally converting ammonia (NH3) into less harmful substances nitrite (NO2) and then nitrate (NO3). If this cycle isn’t established, aquarium inhabitants can get sick or even die from toxic water conditions. Being patient during this process ensures a safe and healthy home for your fish and corals! How to Cycle Your Tank There are products available that can speed up the cycling process by adding nitrifying bacteria...
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Page 20: Step 10: General Husbandry
TIPS & NOTES STEP 10 GENERAL HUSBANDRY Use a suitable alkalinity Understanding Water Temperature buffer to stabilize pH water chemistry between water changes. Marine organisms are sensitive to temperature fluctuations. Note that Phosphate (PO₄) and Nitrate (NO₃) can The optimum water temperature for a marine aquarium is contribute to increased 24°C to 26°C (75°F to 79°F). -
Page 21: Step 11: Testing Your Water
Why Test Kits Are Essential for Your Aquarium STEP 11 Test kits are one of the most important tools for keeping your tank Testing your healthy. Even if your water looks perfectly clear, it could still be harmful water to your marine life. A test kit helps you check water quality so you can act quickly if something isn’t right. -
Page 22: Step 12: Adding Livestock
IMPORTANT STEP 12 Adding Livestock The First Wave tank is designed for smaller- scale marine life and, due Once you have ensured that the appropriate water conditions for to its size, is not suitable your chosen fish, invertebrate and/or corals are met, and the water... - Page 23 50% of the water in the bag. Make sure you don’t pour out your livestock! 4. Place the now opened bag back in the First Wave tank, now increase the water volume in the bag by 25% using only water from your tank.
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Page 24: Recommended Species
RECOMMENDED SPECIES* Suitable species for the First Wave aquarium This list is not comprehensive. For more advice on suitable species and coral care, please consult your LFS - local fish shop. FISH Court Jester Goby Christmas Goby (Amblygobius rainfordi) (Gobiosoma multifasciatum) -
Page 25: Feeding Your Marine Fish & Corals
Discover the TMC Gamma and Nutramar food ranges – expertly crafted for your fish, corals, and invertebrates. Backed by 50+ years of reef-keeping expertise, it’s nutrition you can trust! Learn more: tropicalmarinecentre.co.uk... -
Page 26: Maintenance
10. Ensure that the water inlets, water outlet, water outlet tubing information or visit: and multi-directional water outlet are clean and free of block- tropicalmarinecentre.com ages. CAUTION: Failure to do so could result in operating problems. 11. Regularly clean the inside and outside of the First Wave tank. - Page 27 Return pump 1. Pump inlet 2. Pump outlet 3. Pump impeller 4. Pump body 5. Securing screw x4 Protein skimmer pump UNCLIP REMOVE IMPELLER...
- Page 28 DAILY • Feed fish and corals appropriately (avoid overfeeding). • Using a net, remove any excess food or other debris as needed • Check water temperature (ensure it stays within the recommended range for your livestock). • Check water level and top up evaporated water with RODI (Reverse Osmosis Deionized) water to maintain correct salinity.
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Page 29: Glossary
Glossary Cycling Over time, good bacteria grow in the filter and substrate, naturally converting ammonia (NH into less harmful substances nitrite (NO ) and then nitrate (NO ). If this cycle isn’t established, aquarium inhabitants can get sick or even die from toxic water conditions. Being patient during this process ensures a safe and healthy home for your fish and corals! Hydrometer or refractometer A saltwater hydrometer is a tool used to measure the specific gravity (SG) or salinity of saltwater. - Page 30 10 Reasons to Choose Tropical Marine Centre Fish & Corals for Your First Marine Aquarium Starting your marine aquarium journey? Here’s why Tropical Marine Centre (TMC) is the perfect choice for high-quality, responsibly sourced fish and corals: Sustainably Sourced, Ethically Traded –...
- Page 31 3. EcoReef Cemala Substrate Equipment 1. Therm 50W Heater 2. Reef Flow 2.0 1000nano or Reef Flow 2.0 2000nano 3. TMC Auto Top-up x 1 Float Switch 4. TMC Optical Auto Top Up 5. TMC Refractometer Salinity & Specific Gravity Water Chemistry 1.
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