Aqua One AquaReef 300 User manual

Inspiring Excellence in Fish Keeping!
AquaReef
300 / 400
www.aquaone.com.au
Instruction version: 28/03/2011

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Important Safeguards
To guard against injury, basic safety precautions
should be observed, including the following:
1. Read and follow all safety instructions and important
notices in these instructions as well as on the product
itself.
2. This appliance is not intended for use by children
or inrm persons without supervision. Young children
should be supervised to ensure that they do not play
with the appliance.
3. To avoid possible electric shocks, special care
should be taken since water is employed in the use
of aquarium equipment. For each of the following
situations do not attempt repairs yourself. Return the
appliance to an authorised service facility for service or
discard the appliance.
a. If the appliance or any electrical component of the
appliance (non-immersible equipment only) falls into
the water or gets wet, do not reach for it. Unplug it and
then retrieve it.
b. If the appliance shows any sign of abnormal water
leakage, immediately unplug it from the power source.
c. Carefully examine the appliance after installation. It
should not be plugged in if there is water on parts which
are not intended to be wet.
d. Do not operate the appliance if it has a damaged
cord or plug, or if it is malfunctioning, or dropped or
damaged in any manner.
4. A “drip loop” (see graphic) should be arranged for
each cable connecting an aquarium to a power supply.
The drip loop is the part of the cable below the level of
the power supply. It prevents water travelling down the
cable and coming into contact with the power supply. If
the plug or the socket does get wet, do not unplug the
appliance. Disconnect the fuse or circuit breaker that
supplies the power to the appliance, then unplug and
examine for presence of water in the socket.
5. Always unplug the appliance from the electrical outlet
when not in use, before putting on or taking off parts,
before any type of maintenance or cleaning.
6. Never yank the cable to pull it from the socket. Pull
the plug carefully to disconnect.
7. Do not use the appliance for reasons other than
the intended use. The use of attachments that are not
recommended or sold by the manufacturer may cause
the product to be unsafe. This is not recommended.
8. Do not install or store the appliance where it will be
exposed to weather or temperatures below freezing.
9. Make sure any component mounted on a tank is
securely installed before operating it.
10. Ensure input voltage is the same voltage as your
local power supply.
11. If an extension cable is used it should have the
proper rating. Care should be taken to arrange the cord
so that it will not be tripped or pulled.
12. A G.F.C.I (Ground fault circuit interrupter) & surge
protector is recommended for all electrical appliances.
13. Ensure your hands are dry when turning the power
switch on/off and when inserting/removing the power
cable from the socket.
14. If you are in any doubt about the electrical installation
or safety of this product you must consult a qualied
electrician.
For Guarantee Conditions, please refer to the
Guarantee form that is enclosed with this product.
All products are supplied with tted plugs. This plug
should not be tampered with in any way or removed.
Removal or tampering with the plug invalidates our
guarantee offered with this product.
For UK a 3 pin adaptor is supplied with the product and
this must be used.

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Aqua One Spare Parts
Before First Use / Preparation
Know Your Filter
Read and follow all the instructions, even if you feel
you are familiar with the product and nd a place to
keep the instructions handy for future reference.
Your attention is drawn particularly to the sections
concerning “IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS” and the
“GUARANTEE CONDITIONS”. Please ensure you
retain your original purchase receipt in the event that
guarantee service is required.
Carefully unpack the aquarium making sure you
keep all the packing material until all the parts of the
product have been found and the product has been
assembled.
This product is shipped to you in a factory sealed
carton. Should the product malfunction in any way
or if the unit is damaged and requires replacement,
contact the retailer where the product was purchased
for inspection.
Replacement Parts & Filter Media
Use Aqua One Genuine Spare Parts Only. See
your local Aqua One Dealer and look for the
number listed below for the spare part you require.
Alternatively you will nd these numbers on the
silver label located on the product.
300/400 15ppi Sponge 420S
Aquareef 300 / 400
Set up/Parts
Inlet1.
Sponge2.
Protein Skimmer3.
Drip Tray4.
Bio Balls5.
Return Pump6.
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Know Your Light Unit
Reector
Screw Cap T5 Fluro Tube
Lamp holder end cap
Changing Light tubes
1. Turn power off and remove the light unit from the
aquarium.
2. Remove the stainless steal reectors from the light
tubes. They clip onto the light tube.
CAUTION: the reectors may have sharp edges.
3. Loosen off the screw caps from each end of the
tube.
4. Gently twist the tube either clockwise or anti clockwise
and slide it out from the tomb stone to remove.
5. Take screw caps off old tubes and place them onto
the new ones.
6. Reassemble the light unit in reverse order.
CAUTION: be gentle when reattaching the reectors to
the light tubes.
7. Prior to reinstalling the light unit on the aquarium,
plug it in and turn it on to ensure it is working correctly.
If you are not condent in performing this task, contact
a qualied electrician or take the light unit to you Aqua
One retailer for assistance.

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Your aquarium will be in 2 separate boxes,
one will contain the aquarium and light unit,
the other will contain the cabinet with sump
in place and the plumbing components. Place
the cabinet in position and carefully place the
aquarium on the cabinet. Ensure the aquarium
is centered on the cabinet.
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1. T5 Light unit
2. Aquarium
3. Cabinet
4. Sump lter
The protein skimmer mounts externally on the
left hand side of the sump. Refer to the protein
skimmer instructions for installation.
Two glass lids are provided.
Set Up Instructions
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Set Up Instructions
All plumbing components are already glued
into place except where threaded joints are
required for assembly into the aquarium or to
allow access for maintenance. Two people will
be required to connect the plumbing through
the base of the aquarium, one to access from
above the weir and one to hold pipes in place
below the aquarium.
1. Insert the threaded end of the drain pipe
(1) into the larger hole in the base of the weir.
Ensure the rubber grommet is placed between
the glass and the connection.
2. Attach the lower drain pipe (2) to the male
thread beneath the aquarium. Ensure a rubber
grommet is in place beneath the glass. Do
NOT overtighten, hand tightened is sufcient.
3. Repeat step 1 and 2 with the return pipes
(6 & 7). Ensure rubber grommets are used
on both sides of the glass and the threaded
elbow at the top of the return pipe is facing
towards the front of the aquarium.
4. Feed the lower elbow (3) through the lid
(4). The elbow should be facing the lower
drain pipe so they can be connected using the
barrel union.
5. Attach the exible outlet (5) to the return
pipe. The threaded section should pass
through a hole in the overow grill.
6. Ensure the hole in the top of the drain pipe
remains free, this will minimise noise caused
as water exits the aquarium.
7. Follow the instructions provided with the
return pump to install into the sump. Place
the pump in the position noted on page 5 and
use the elbow intake as described in the
instructions. A short length of exible hose is
provided to connect the pump to the return
pipe (7). A hose clamp is also provided to
secure the hose onto the pipe.
8. Unpack the supplied lter media and place
in the locations shown on page 5. Place the
lid on the lter and connect the barrel union
(2 & 3)
9. Fill the aquarium with water such that the
water overows into the sump and lls the last
section (where the return pump sits) to about
5cm above the maximum operating water
level mark. When running, the water level
should always remain above the minimum
operating water level mark.
10. The heater should be placed in the rst
(left) section of the sump where the water
level is highest and stays constant.
NOTE: Plumbers tape is supplied on threaded
ttings; it is highly recommended that this be
replaced if the plumbing is disconnected at
any time.
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Maintenance
For maintenance instructions regarding
the light unit and return pump, refer to the
instruction booklets provided with each item.
DAILY:
Feed your sh as per instructions on your sh
food container.
Check temperature
Ensure all equipment is running correctly.
Ensure water level is safely above the
minimum operating water level mark. When
topping up evaporated water, always use
dechlorinated tap water or suitably ltered
water. When water evaporates from the
aquarium, salt remains in the water so topping
up with salt water will increase the salinity of
the aquarium. Check salinity after topping up.
WEEKLY:
Test water parameters including pH, ammonia,
nitrite, nitrate, phosphate, carbonate hardness
and specic gravity (salinity). If you are keeping
coral or other sensitive marine animals you
may wish to perform further testing. Seek
advice from your marine aquarium specialist.
Use quality test kits, Aqua One have a range
of test kits (sold separately) which will allow
you to easily and accurately monitor your
water quality.
Some species require specic water
conditions. Please seek advice from your
marine aquarium specialist.
FORTNIGHTLY: 25% water change
What you will need: A bucket, gravel cleaner,
towel, algae scraper, water conditioner and
either synthetic salt or premixed/natural salt
water. The sh and corals do not need to be
removed while performing a water change.
1. Wash your hands.
2. Mix up your salt water according to the
directions on the packaging of the salt mix. Or,
have your premixed/natural salt water ready.
3. Check the pH, temperature and specic
gravity of both the aquarium water and the
new water. Make any adjustments that need
to be made to the new water. You may want
to purchase a second heater to warm the new
water.
4. Once the water is ready to use, remove
the light unit and glass lids and place them
somewhere safe away from the water where
they will not be broken or damaged.
5. Turn the heater and pump off.
6. Place a towel on the oor in front of the
aquarium to guard from water spillage.
7. Use an algae scraper and gently remove
any algae that is growing on the glass.
8. Using a gravel cleaner, remove 25% of
the aquarium water. Take note of how much
water is removed and be sure to have enough
prepared water to replace all that is removed.
9. Remove the sponge from the sump and
rinse it in water that has been removed from
the aquarium.
10. Rell the aquarium using the prepared
water to approximately 10cm above the
minimum operating water level mark.
11. Turn the heater and pump back on and
ensure the water level is safely above the
minimum operating water level mark.
12. Allow the aquarium to run for 30 minutes
then check the temperature, specic gravity
and pH. Adjust if necessary.
13. Replace the glass lids and light unit.

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Specications
Aquarium Model: AquaReef 300
Overall Dimensions: 98 x 52 x 157cm
Aquarium Volume: 300L
Glass Thickness: 10mm
Return Pump Flow Rate: 3500L\hr
Light Wattage: 4 x 39W T5
Power Requirements: 220 ~ 240V
Suitable: Tropical, Marine
Aquarium Model: AquaReef 400
Overall Dimensions: 128 x 52 x 157cm
Aquarium Volume: 400L
Glass Thickness: 10mm
Return Pump Flow Rate: 3500L\hr
Light Wattage: 4 x 54W T5
Power Requirements: 220 ~ 240V
Suitable: Tropical, Marine
Disposal of used Electrical & Electronic Equipment
(Applicable in the European Union and other
European countries with separate collection
systems)
This symbol on the product or on its
packaging indicates that the product
must not be disposed of with normal
household waste. Instead, it is your
responsibility to dispose of your waste
equipment by arranging to return it to a designated
collection point for the recycling of waste electrical
and electronic equipment. By separating and recycling
your waste equipment at the time of disposal you will
help to conserve natural resources and ensure that the
equipment is recycled in a manner that protects human
health and the environment. For more information
about recycling this product, please contact your local
city ofce, your household waste disposal service or
the shop where you have purchased the product.
Trouble Shooting
BUBBLES ARE COMING OUT THE
OUTLET INTO THE AQUARIUM
1. The water level in the sump is too low.
Check specic gravity after topping up to the
correct level.
2. The elbow has become loose or come off
the pump inlet.
WATER FLOW INTO THE AQUARIUM
HAS DROPPED
1. Pump needs to be cleaned. Refer to
maintenance instruction provided with pump.
2. Outlet is blocked. Remove and clean the
exible outlet.
DRAIN PIPE IS MAKINGAGURGLING
NOISE
1. Air intake may be blocked. Remove and
rinse in fresh water, salt build up can cause a
small blockage
2. There is a blockage in the drain pipe. Remove
air intake and check pipe for blockage.
SUMP HAS TO BE REMOVED
300: In order to remove the sump all plumbing
must be disconnected from the aquarium
and sump. Ensure the weir is empty before
disconnecting plumbing. Drain enough water
from the aquarium that it can be slid across the
cabinet. Slide the tank approximately 50mm
to the right. There are 2 screws located at the
top of the side panel. Remove these and slide
the panel up.
400: In order to remove the sump, the entire
aquarium must be drained. Disconnect the
barrel union that connects the plumbing from
the tank to the weir. There are 4 screws holding
the centre support in place. These can be
removed to allow the removal of the support
which in turn allows the sump to be removed.