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• Avoid placing sand in the aquarium when using this filter.
• Unplug the unit to clean the filter with a clean wet cloth. If needed,
add white distilled vinegar to the cloth and rinse thoroughly.
• If the Bio-Scrubber is clogged, gently wash with room temperature water
treated with AquaSafe
• When medicating fish, remove the carbon from the Bio-Bag
as carbon absorbs most medications.
• To service the impeller yearly, or if the motor is noisy, unplug the filter and remove it from the aquarium.
Remove the motor (see Illustration A), open its cover, and flush debris with clean water. Soak the impeller in
distilled white vinegar using a cotton swab to wipe debris, and rinse. Replace the motor into the filter and install
it in the aquarium using the instructions in this manual.
• It takes a few weeks for new aquarium water to cycle. "Cycling" a fish tank means growing healthy bacteria
on a new filtration system so it filters out dangerous toxins. Tetra
aquarium immediately, so you can add fish right away.
1. Attach the filter hanger to the track on the back of the filter by
aligning the water drops as shown (Fig. 1).
2. Clip the filter to the back wall of your aquarium frame (Fig. 2). If the hanger
doesn't fit, you may need to order separate suction cups (see spare parts
list on back panel to order).
3. Insert the Filter Cartridge and Bio-Scrubber as shown.
4. See diagram for positioning and max and min water levels. To adjust the
height of your filter, simply slide the filter up or down along the hanger track.
If you can't position the filter to your desired water level, you may need
to order suction cups (see spare parts list to order). For low water level
terrariums, you may set the filter on a ledge or aquarium bottom (Fig. 5).
5. Once the filter and water level is within the recommended parameters,
plug in the filter. Avoid using sand in the aquarium as this clogs the filter.
Fig. 2
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Troubleshooting Guidelines
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Always unplug the Internal Filter before
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inspecting or disassembling
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