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The information below provides a list of basics needed to start a new tank. I have provided Amazon links to products shown or described in this video.
POPETPOP LCD Digital Aquarium Thermometer (for water changes): amzn.to/3L0R5JG
Quick Read Digital Thermometer Probe (really great for quick accurate checks on tank water temps): amzn.to/3f9kKpj.
BATTERY OPERATED GRAVEL VAC: amzn.to/37RNdMI
BATTERY OPERATED GRAVEL VAC (WITH SHORT HOSE): amzn.to/3Qagymd
BATTERY OPERATED GRAVEL VAC (WITH SHORT HOSE): amzn.to/3IfgTnb
Tetra AquaSafe (dechlorinator) 500ml: amzn.to/3wnrSox
Aquavitro Seed (bacteria for cycling): www.pro-shrimp.co.uk/aquavitr...
Clear Plastic Buckets (Set of 3) with lids, side measurement scale: amzn.to/366cPFj
Colander that works for water filling biOrbs: amzn.to/3j8xDP5
API water test kit: amzn.to/3w3zkHk
The full range of biOrb products, decorations, sculptures and plants can be obtained from the online store here with most items delivered next day: amzn.to/36xBGSf
VIDEO DESCRIPTION...
Setting up a new tank is fairly straightforward, but needs to be done correctly!
Preparing Ceramic Media is important and needs to be rinsed thoroughly to ensure that all dust traces are removed from the media before adding to the tank.
The rinsing method for new Ceramic Media, described in this video, aims to avoid exposing the media to tap water. Tap water contains chorine which is extremely harmful to aquatic life. There is a risk that chlorine could become trapped within the media. This would slow the growth of bacteria on and within the media and delay the time expected to cycle an aquarium.
KEY THINGS TO NOTE WHEN PREPARING A NEW BIORB:
- The sachets provided with a new biOrb are not really of much use. Feel free to use them if you really want or simply discard them! Instead, you will need to get a good decholrinator (e.g Aquasafe) and a good bacterial product (e.g Aquavitro Seed).
- Rinse Ceramic Media in a bucket of water that has been treated with dechlorinator to avoid chlorine contamination. Repeat as necessary to ensure that the water used for rinsing is clear before adding the media to the tank.
- Ensure that you fit the biOrb (sponge) filter system cartridge firmly into the bubble tube before firmly fixing it within the aquarium (clockwise to lock, anti-clockwise to unlock).
- Fill the new aquarium with treated (dechlorinated), warmed water. at around 25C
- Avoid pouring aquarium water directly into the aquarium (from a height). Instead, add water gently or "break" the fall of the water using a colander. The best approach is to use an aquarium vacuum with a hose to provide a gentle flow of new water to the tank.
- Rinse and soak decorations and sculptures in a bucket of dechlorinated water for 30 mins before adding to the tank.
- A good time to add and arrange your biOrb plants and decorations is when the tank is about two thirds full of water.
- Once the tank is full of water, turn on the power to your lighting, air pump (and heater) and ensure items are running correctly.
- Leave the tank fully running for several days. This is not aquarium "cycling", it just allows the tank settle and ensures that the air and heating systems are running correctly. With a non-heated tank, this time allows the tank's water temperature to stabilise to room temperature.
- Before adding any fish please do ensure you fully understand the process of "cycling" an aquarium (various methods can be used).
Thanks for watching!
Mark
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biOrb Aquariums | Setting-up from new | New approach!
19 мар 2022
