When using other filters, make sure you have one
that is powerful enough for your tank, or you are bound to run into problems
with water quality and of course maintenance. Below is a standard maintenance
schedule which works with any filtration configuration, assuming you have
proper equipment, as explained above. For more information on filtration click
here. If you want to know if a certain filter will work with your aquarium
or maintaining your aquarium, feel free to ask
us.
Standard Maintenance
Schedule
Daily
- Feed fish according to directions on fish
food package (remove any uneaten food).
- Check and make sure all filters are working
and flowing properly.
- Check water temperature.
Weekly
- Rinse filter cartridges of Emperor 280 and
400 models, in tap water (recommended, not required).
- Gently wipe inside tank glass to remove any
algae build up.
- Add treated water to compensate for any
evaporation loss.
Monthly (more frequently if necessary)
- Use gravel vacuum to clean gravel, vacuum
visible waste, and uneaten food, only empty 20-30% of the water in the
aquarium, (Do not to empty tank! Also it is not
necessary to remove fish from aquarium).
- Get a water test.
- Clean your filter thoroughly (remove from
tank and clean all parts).
- Remove and replace filter cartridges and
media, according to directions that came with filter.
Schedule may vary due to
type of fish or other circumstances.
Any questions regarding maintenance procedures, feel free
to ask us.
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