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The cleaning pad is made from a special double-sided material that will not scratch acrylic. The pads smooth surface will easily remove algae deposits. The rougher surface of the pads should only |
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| Why have I got Algae | |
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Small amounts of algae are natural and harmless, large amounts indicate that there is a water quality problem.Algae problems are usually caused by a number of factors rather than just one. Algae in a biOrb Aquarium |
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| How often should I change the filter? | |
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Maintenance of a freshwater biOrb (Go |
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| Marine biOrb and biUbe Aquarium maintenance | |
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Marine maintenanceFull instructions on how to maintain your marine biOrb or marine biUbe are included with the Marine Service Kit.Mixing Salt for maintenanceAlways mix salt in a clean bucket, NEVER in a stocked aquarium. If |
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| Cloudy or smelly aquarium | |
| Follow the prompts to find the cause or causes of your problem. There aren’t as many bubbles as there used to be There are bubbles coming out of the side of the filter / the filter cartridge has air trapped insid |
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| There aren’t as many bubbles as there used to be | |
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The quantity and strength of the bubbles can be affected by a variety of factors such as the age of the air pump, the age of the air stone and the condition of the one way valves. Over time, the air stone will clog up and sh |
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| Bubbles coming out of the side of the filter | |
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If you have just changed the filter cartridge, air from the sponge
may be trapped inside. Twist the bubble tube and lift one side of the
filter cartridge slightly to allow air to escape. You may need to do
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| Should the air pump be switched off for periods of time | |
| The air pump must be left running 24 hours a day 365
days a year. This is even more important at night than during the day.Why is this a problem?&nbs |
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| The Water smells | |
| Fishy smelling water usually indicates that there is an excess of fish
food in the water. This can occur even if the fish eats all of the food
available. Extra waste produced by greedy fish or uneaten food ca |
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| The filter cartridge has just been changed and the aquarium is cloudy | |
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Temporary cloudiness may occur whilst the water adjusts to the change. This should clear in a few days.
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| Cloudy water in established biOrb | |
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Waste builds up in the filter cartridge, it is your
aquarium’s waste bin. Once full it cannot absorb any more and must be
replaced. |
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| Cloudy water now the ceramic media has been cleaned or replaced | |
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The ceramic media is home to the filter bacteria. Cleaning
in tap water or replacing the ceramic media all at once will remove most,
if not all, of the filter bacteria.&nb |
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| Water Cloudy after big water change | |
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Water straight from the tap has been used in the aquarium.Tap water must be treated with an appropriate de-chlorinator and allowed
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| Aquarium treatments | |
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Treatments from different manufacturers are not intended for use with
each other. Always use treatments made by the same manufacturer to ens |
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| Green water - Over Feeding | |
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Why is this a problem?Well fed fish are the most common cause of algae problems. Most fish eat far more than they need too and the waste they produce as a result provides food for algae. Uneaten food left in the aquarium will quickl |
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| Dirty in the bottom of the biOrb | |
| Why is this a problem?If there is debris at in the aquarium this will provide nutrients on which algae can feed.How can I prevent this?Increasing the frequency of partial water changes will help to keep levels of nutrie |
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| Anti-algae treatments | |
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Algaecides?Aquarium treatments can be purchased to resolve algae problems. Most of these treatments only kill the algae - they do not remove it from the water or prevent it from coming back.How does the treatment work? |
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| Can I wash the sponge? | |
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If the sponge gets dirty before a change is due it can be washed.
However the chemicals in the filter cartridge only remain ‘active’ for
a limited period, after this period toxins, which have been absorbed,
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| How Can I Make My Air Pump Quieter? | |
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The Air Pump is used to power the biOrb filtration ensuring the water is fully oxygenated and the fish waste is drawn into the filter cartridge. The air pump works by causing rapid vibrations in a rubber diaphragm. This move th |
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| Do I ever need to clean out the whole aquarium? | |
| Providing you follow instructions with regard to feeding, fish selection, location and maintenance you should never need to empty and clean the aquarium. If you do ever need to do this you should keep at least 1/3rd of the old water and clean the ceramic |
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