Every Day; Every Week - Hagen Fluval chi Mode D'emploi

b) Add the correct dose of
Aqua Plus to eliminate traces of
chlorine or other harmful metals
contained in your tap water.
c) Add the correct dose of
Cycle, a densely concentrated solution
of good bacteria which helps the
aquarium to mature more quickly.
d) Place the aquarium cover on top of
the aquarium.
e) Plug the filter cube's power cord
into the transformer, and then the
transformer into the electrical outlet. If
water does not start to flow within 30
seconds, rotate the cube ¼ turn counter
clockwise to release air that may be
trapped inside the filter. Reposition cube
by turning it ¼ turn clockwise. Repeat
if water flow does not start.
Bright LED Lighting System
The fountain lamp shines upwards
through the water coming from the
pump, illuminating the fountain and
providing added ambience. This lamp
remains on at all times (ill. H).
ill. H
The on/off lever located on the rear of
the filter cube activates 17 low voltage
LEDs for a diffused light effect that
shines brightly into the aquarium to
highlight fish and plants.
Moving the lever left to right will turn on
or off the lights (ill. I).
ill. I
ATTENTION:
DO NOT MOVE THE FLUVAL CHI
ONCE IT IS FULL OF WATER.
STEP: 5 Introducing Fish
Our recommended chi Friendly
Species are: Coldwater: White Cloud
Mountain Minnows, Rainbow Dace
Temperate: Platties, Danios
NB These temperate species will survive without a
heater providing your ambient room temperature
does not drop below 17 o C. During the winter, you
may need to use an aquarium heater. Always con-
sult with your aquatic retailer for species' specific
aquarium and heater requirements.
Note: Stocking Recommendation
Allow a minimum of 2 litres of water for
every 1cm of fish, excluding the tail.
Fish are usually sold as juveniles, so
you will need to allow some extra space
for your fish to grow. Some tropical
fish require the use of an aquarium
heater. Consult with your fish dealer for
species' specific aquarium and heater
requirements.
Helping your fish get used to your
aquarium is important if your fish are
going to remain healthy through this
critical period of transition. Fish don't
like surprises. They do not react well
to rapid changes in temperature,
handling or rapid movements. Always
make sure you handle them gently
and allow them sufficient time to get
used to new surroundings. The best
way to introduce fish into your tank
is as follows:
a) Float the bag containing the fish in
the aquarium for about 20 minutes to
equalize water temperature.
Hint: Make sure to remove some water
from the aquarium so it does not
overflow when putting in the fish bag.
b) Open the bag and add a little
aquarium water - about 1/3 of the
bag's volume.
c) Wait 10 minutes and repeat.
d) Carefully remove the fish with a fish
net and place them in the aquarium.
to the aquarium.
e) Top up the aquarium with water to
the maximum level as indicated at the
back of the filter mount.
f) If these are the very first fish in the
aquarium, wait a full 48 hours before
feeding.
g) Add only one or two fish at first,
introducing more gradually over the
course of several weeks to allow the
filter to mature and cope with the extra
waste produced.
Aquarium Care and Maintenance
Regular care is essential and caring for
your fish means caring for your aquarium.
ill. K
Use the following guidelines to help
establish an effective care routine.
You will need to carry out weekly or bi-
weekly partial water changes - but never
change more than 40% of the water at
any given time. Never completely empty
your aquarium to clean it, as it will stress
your fish and disturb the natural balance
of the aquarium.
Note: Depending on your home
environment, evaporation will occur
at varying rates. Adding tap water
will increase water hardness over
time, changing the water's chemistry.
Rather than adding tap water, add
de-mineralized water or perform
partial water changes more often.
Change your filter media one half at a
time to preserve helpful bacteria. Only
use aquarium water to rinse the media -
never tap water. Never use soap or
detergent on anything that will come
into contact with your fish or their
water. Take care when cleaning near
the gravel - it can scratch the glass.
Only put your hands in the tank when
absolutely necessary - the oils on
your hands can alarm your fish.
Don't use perfume, hand cream etc.
before putting your hands in the water.
Feeding your Fish
Once your fish has been introduced to
the tank, avoid feeding it for 48 hours.
Thereafter, it is essential that you
DO NOT OVERFEED YOUR FISH.
The standard rule of thumb is to feed
them only as much as they can
completely consume in two minutes.
Available separately
NUTRAFIN MAX is a range of
complete, highly palatable and
balanced fish foods specially prepared
with high quality ingredients to meet
the feeding requirements of ornamental
fish. Nutrafin Max fish food
formulations include natural ingredients
and multivitamins to support the overall
well-being of fish. Advanced Yeast
Extract (prebiotics) is also included
to help support a healthy digestive
system and long term conditioning of
fish. Natural color enhancers are used
throughout the Nutrafin Max range to
target specific common shades, such
as red and yellow to bring out the
natural colors of fish.
Following a routine maintenance schedule
will result in a healthier aquarium.
For best results, please follow
our maintenance schedule
recommendations.

EVERY DAY:

FEED FISH but do not overfeed
CHECK ALL INHABITANTS for disease,
liveliness and normal behavior
CHECK TEMPERATURE and make sure
the filter is running smoothly
REMOVE ANY DEBRIS like dead leaves,
uneaten food, etc.

EVERY WEEK:

PARTIAL WATER CHANGE
Because wastes accumulate continuously,
a partial water change (10 - 20%) is
essential to ensure cleanliness and to
reduce build-up of unwanted chemical
waste (frequency of water change
depends on the type of your aquarium
set-up). Be sure to replace any water
you remove with water conditioned with
Nutrafin Aqua Plus, which should be at
the same temperature as the aquarium.
CLEANING INSIDE AND OUT
RINSE FILTER PAD - For best results,
replace every 2-4 weeks.
pads with tap water. Rinse them in a
bucket with water taken from your
aquarium. This way, you will not kill
media at the same time.
Use a gravel cleaner to remove waste
and siphon off water.
Clean inner and outer glass surfaces
with specially designed algae scrapers
(see images below).
Note: Do not use equipment that
has come in contact with soap.
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