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and  ltering material

• n°1 50W BLUCLIMA heater (Plus version only)

• n°1 thermometer

Check that all parts are undamaged (lights,  lter,

glass, plastic parts, etc.). Ferplast uses strong, secure

packaging and checks each aquarium individually, but

we recommend you also check

that no accidental damage has occurred during

transport, storage or sale which could a ect its

watertight seal and safe use.

SETTING UP THE CAYMAN 40

• Position the internal BLUCOMPACT  lter at the side

or back of the aquarium, as you prefer, using the special

suckers (2).

• Ensure that the ring nuts on the lights are tightened

(3).

• Attach the thermometer to the tank in a visible

position.

• Decorate the aquarium as you please (your local

retailer will be able to help and advise you).

• Set the heater (if included) to the required

temperature according to the type of  sh and plants

used (e.g. for freshwater tropical  sh the average

temperature is about 25-26°C).

• Only now should you connect the plug to the electric

power supply and check all the equipment is working

correctly. In case of problems, contact your retailer.

• If using live plants, we recommend laying about 2 cm

of fertilized gravel on the bottom of the aquarium and

covering it with 2-3 cm of grit or gravel. Fill the aquarium

by pouring water onto a dish placed on the bottom to

prevent the material used to create the base from being

moved about.

• We recommend lighting the aquarium for about

8 hours a day: if there are signs of excessive algae

development, reduce the lighting to 7 hours; if the plants

have di culty growing, increase to 9-10 hours.

• It is advisable to check the readings and chemical

levels of the water using the special testers available from

your retailer, who can also advise you on the ideal water

temperature, hardness etc., according to the type of  sh

and plants you have decided to keep in your CAYMAN 40

aquarium. It is advisable to repeat these tests regularly.

• We recommend not putting too many  sh into the

aquarium all at once, but building up to the maximum

population gradually.

• Your retailer will be able to advise you on the choice of

 sh to keep in your CAYMAN 40 aquarium, the quantity

and type of food to use and the feeding frequency.

MAINTAINING THE CAYMAN 40 AQUARIUM

The main maintenance procedures we recommend,

in addition to the daily provision of food and regular

checking of the temperature and chemical levels, are:

1 Siphoning the bottom when required using the

special Ferplast vacuum cleaner on sale at your local

retailer.

2 Adding demineralised water to replace that which

is lost by evaporation. Remember that the internal

 lter must always be submerged.

3 Replacing 5-10% of the water with demineralised

water at least monthly.

4 Replacing the  uorescent tubes at least every year

to retain an optimum light spectrum.

To replace a tube (4):

- remove the plug from the electric power socket

- unscrew the two watertight ring nuts on the light

 tting (4a / 4b)

- remove the tube by rotating it a quarter turn until

the pins are both lined up with the slit in the lamp

holder (4c)

- insert the new tube in the same way, rotating it a

quarter turn (you’ll hear a small click).

- carefully tighten the ring nuts (3).

5 Cleaning the outside of the aquarium without

detergents or chemical substances. A sponge soaked

in distilled water with a few drops of vinegar is enough

to remove any signs of lime scale from the glass. Be

particularly careful not to damage the bead of silicone

that  rmly bonds the sheets of glass together.

6 Cleaning the inside of the aquarium with Ferplast

magnetic brushes, these are available from your local

retailer.

7 Maintaining the BLUCOMPACT  lter according to

the instructions in the enclosed manual.

BLUCOMPACT 01

Congratulations on having chosen the

BLUCOMPACT 01  lter. BLUCOMPACT is a highly-

e cient, easy-to-maintain internal  lter. It not only

cleans the water, but gives it natural movement and

enriches it with oxygen. It can be easily and quickly

adapted to suit any aquarium, providing the best

conditions for plants and  sh. Read the instructions

carefully before installing the  lter.

INSTALLING BLUCOMPACT 01: A FEW RULES,

TOTAL SAFETY

Preliminary warnings

• Ensure that the voltage shown on the appliance

corresponds to that of your home electrical power

supply.

• Disconnect the appliance from the power supply

before carrying out any maintenance work.

• The  lter is intended only for indoor use.

• The power supply cable can not be repaired or

replaced: if damaged, the whole appliance must be

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