Ferplast CAPRI LED 50 Manuel D'utilisation page 7

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CAPRI LED: DISCOVERING ITS GREAT QUALITIES
1 LED light
2 Lamp switch
3 Hatch
4 Top cover (can be completely removed from the tank, tested for being
totally watertight (IP67)
5 Snap-off plugs
6 Internal integrated filter system BLUWAVE, equipped with:
A heater (to adjust it, just re-set the selector on the top of the heater to the
required temperature);
B BLUPOWER pump;
C double water intake;
D adjustable circulation jet.
The BLUWAVE filter ensures 3 filtration stages:
E mechanical filtration (two, easily removable, independent baskets
containing two sponges for mechanical filtration);
F biological filtration;
G adsorbent filtration (sponge soaked in active carbon).
POSITIONING THE CAPRI LED AQUARIUM
• The aquarium should be placed on a solid flat base with a smooth even
surface.
• Position the aquarium in a protected area not exposed to direct sunlight
(which could cause overheating and a proliferation of algae), away from
sources of heat (e.g. heating radiators), cold air and drafts.
• Position the aquarium away from electrical equipment that could be wet
by splashes of water.
• Connect the plugs to your electric power supply leaving a loop in the
cable below the electrical socket to prevent drops of water running down
the cable and into the power supply (7).
• We reccomend using a Ferplast Stand, especially designed to support a
CAPRI LED aquarium, ensuring a solid, smooth even surface (8).
SETTING UP THE CAPRI LED AQUARIUM
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 LED lights are tightened.
3 Furnish the aquarium according to your taste (your local aquarium shop
will be able to help and advise you).
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 25-26° C).
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.
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.
12 We recommend not putting too many fish into the aquarium all at once,
but building up to the maximum population gradually.
13 Your retailer will be able to advise you on the choice of fish to keep in your
CAPRI LED aquarium, the quantity and type of food to use and the feeding
frequency.
CAPRI LED AQUARIUM MAINTENANCE
The main maintenance procedures we recommend, in addition to the daily
provision of food and regular checking of the temperature and chemical
levels, are:
• siphoning the bottom when required using the special aquarium gravel
cleaner BLU 9025/9027 on sale at your local retailer;
• adding demineralised water to replace that which is lost by evaporation.
Remember that the internal filter must always be submerged;
• replacing 5-10% of the water with demineralised water at least monthly;
• replacing the LED lamps is not necessary. On the contrary, it is necessary
in case of fluorescent ones,
• cleaning the inside of the aquarium using floating magnetic brushes BLU
9031/9036/9038/9039 designed by Ferplast.
BLUWAVE FILTER MAINTENANCE
The main maintenance procedures we recommend are:
A Rinsing all the mechanical filtration sponges at least every 2-3 weeks (9);
B Replacing the mechanical filtration sponges at least every 6 months;
C The effect of the adsorbent sponge ceases in about 2-3 weeks; we
therefore advise, if necessary, replacing it with a Ferplast replacement
sponge available from leading retailers or leaving it in the filter to perform
a mechanical function. In any case, it should be changed at least every 6
months (10);
D During periods when the fish are being treated with a solution added to
the water for illness or disease, the adsorbent sponge should be removed
from the filter (so this does not reduce the beneficial effects of the
treatment). When the treatment is over, we recommend putting in a new
sponge;
E Always keeping the filter intake grilles clean;
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