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Oceanic warrants that this product shall be free from defective electrical components and leaks or cracks
due to defects in materials or workmanship for a period of twelve months from the date of purchase.
If a defect is shown, Oceanic will, at Oceanic’s sole discretion, either repair or replace the product without
charge. No cash refunds will be made. This warranty is provided solely to the original consumer
purchaser of the product and may not be transferred or assigned.
This warranty does not apply to damage resulting from accident, misuse, abuse, lack of reasonable care,
failure to follow safety and installation instructions, use of the product with non-standard electrical
service, or any other defect not resulting from defects in the electrical components of the product or
defects in materials or workmanship. This warranty will not be effective unless and until the Oceanic
product is shown to have been used in accordance with the safety and installation instructions
accompanying the product, including the requirement that the product be placed on a at, level surface
designed to support the product.
THIS CONSTITUTES OCEANIC’S ENTIRE WARRANTY AND OCEANIC MAKES NO OTHER
WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT. OCEANIC
SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION,
WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
IF OCEANIC CANNOT LAWFULLY DISCLAIM IMPLIED WARRANTIES UNDER THIS LIMITED
WARRANTY, ALL SUCH WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY
AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION
OF THIS WARRANTY.
OCEANIC IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR DIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
RESULTING FROM ANY BREACH OF WARRANTY OR CONDITION, OR UNDER ANY OTHER LEGAL
THEORY. OCEANIC EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL ALLEGED DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF AQUATIC LIFE,
PERSONAL INJURY, AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
Some states and provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential
damages or exclusions or limitations on the duration of implied warranties or conditions, so the above
limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specic legal rights, and you may
also have other rights that vary by state or province.
Oceanic shall not have any obligations under this warranty unless the owner noties Oceanic in writing
of any alleged defect(s) within 30 days of discovery of the defect(s). Any notice to Oceanic must be
delivered by United States or electronic mail to one of the following addresses:
U.S. Mail
Oceanic Systems
5401 W. Oakwood Park Drive
Franklin, Wisconsin 53132
Electronic Mail
customerservice@oceanicsystems.com
Oceanic shall be allowed a reasonable period of time to investigate any warranty claim and to perform
any testing Oceanic deems necessary to determine the cause of the defect. This warranty shall be
interpreted under the laws of the state of Wisconsin.
For additional information regarding this limited warranty, please contact us at the addresses above,
or call us at 800-255-4527.
LIMITED WARRANTY
Owner’s Manual
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATION TABLE OF CONTENTS
Glass Aquarium: Size 29
Net Volume: 26 Gallons
Dimension:
20"l x 20.75"w x 19.25"h
Lighting:
150 Watt, 14,000K,
double-ended metal halide
Cooling Fans: 38 mm,
4,000 RPM
Pump Flow Rate:
243 gph (920 L/H)
Page 4 Important Safety Instructions
Page 6 Grounding
Page 7 BioCube HQI Assembly and Setup Instructions
Page 18 Aqualight HQI Assembly and Setup Instructions
Page 26 BioCube HQI Maintenance
Back Cover Warranty and Contact Information
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Drip
Loop
Appliance
FIGURE A1
Aquarium
Power
Supply
Cord
10. If an extension cord is necessary, a cord with a proper rating should be used. A cord rated for less amperes
or watts than the appliance rating may overheat. Care should be taken to arrange the cord so that it will not
be tripped over or pulled.
11. For added safety, the xture must be plugged into a receptacle controlled by a GFI (ground fault interrupter)
circuit breaker. Device must be properly connected to a grounded three-prong receptacle.
12. Do not use this appliance in such a way that the vents are restricted or blocked. These vents are necessary
to avoid overheating and ensure safe operating temperature.
13. This appliance is intended FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.
14. THISAPPLIANCEISFORUSEOVERCOVEREDAQUARIUMSONLY.
SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS!
IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION:
Pleasereadthefollowingprecautionsbeforeuse!
1. To reduce the risk of electric shock, always unplug the pump and power cords before performing any
maintenance.
2. Never allow small children to touch, climb-on, or play with the aquarium or its stand. Adult supervision
is required.
3. Never place an aquarium on the oor, it can cause injury or become damaged.
4. Never set an aquarium on an unsturdy or unsupported structure, such as those which are unable to support
the weight of a lled aquarium, are suspended, can rock or sway, can sag, or on wheels or allows the
aquarium to overhang. These could cause the aquarium to leak, crack, or even fall over if a top heavy
situation is created.
5. Aquarium supports that are less than 12" wide (front and back) should be fastened or tethered to a wall
to prevent a top heavy or unstable condition.
6. Do not allow water pump to operate dry at any time.
7. Always observe proper maintenance to ensure optimal operation.
HANDLEWITHCARE!
Alwayshandleaquariumwithcaretoavoidpersonalinjury.
1. Never lift or attempt to move an aquarium that is not completely empty.
2. Never lift an aquarium with wet hands.
3. Never attempt to lift an aquarium by grasping the upper edges of the frame or from the canopy.
4. Always lift or carry an empty aquarium by supporting it from the bottom of the tank.
AQUARIUM LOCATION
1. For best results, place an aquarium in a location best suited to support the total weight of the aquarium.
The lled weight of an aquarium is approximately 10-12 lbs. per gallon of water plus the weight of sand,
gravel, rocks or decorations.
2. Always place an aquarium on a at and level area.
3. Avoid placing an aquarium where it will receive direct sunlight. Full or even partial sunlight can cause
algae growth.
4. Keep aquarium in a well ventilated area away from a heating or cooling vent.
5. Do not place near electronic components and systems (i.e. TV, stereo systems, etc.).
IMPORTANT
SAFETYINSTRUCTIONS
1. WARNING – To guard against injury, basic safety precautions should be observed, including the following:
READANDFOLLOW
ALLSAFETYINSTRUCTIONS.
2. DANGER – To avoid possible electric shock, 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 by yourself; return the
appliance to an authorized service facility for service or discard the appliance:
A. If the appliance falls into the water, DO NOT reach for it! First unplug it and then retrieve it. If electrical
components of the appliance get wet, unplug the appliance immediately.
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
not intended to be wet.
D. Do not operate any appliance if it has a damaged cord or plug, or if it is malfunctioning or has been
dropped or damaged in any manner.
E. To avoid the possibility of the appliance plug or receptacle getting wet, position aquarium stand and
tank to one side of a wall-mounted receptacle to prevent water from dripping onto the receptacle or
plug. A “drip loop,” shown in gure below, should be arranged by the user for each cord connecting an
aquarium appliance to a receptacle. The “drip loop” is that part of the cord below the level of the
receptacle, or the connector if an extension cord is used, to prevent water traveling along the cord and
coming in contact with the receptacle (Figure A1). If the plug or receptacle does get wet, DO NOT
unplug the cord. Disconnect the fuse or circuit breaker that supplies power to the appliance. Then,
unplug and examine for presence of water in the receptacle.
3. Close supervision is necessary when any
appliance is used by or near children.
4. To avoid injury, do not contact moving parts or
hot parts such as heaters, reectors, lamp bulbs,
and the like.
5. Always unplug an appliance from an outlet
when not in use, before putting on or taking off
parts, and before cleaning. Never yank cord to
pull plug from outlet. Grasp the plug and pull to
disconnect.
6. Do not use an appliance for other than intended
use. The use of attachments not recommended
or sold by the appliance manufacturer may
cause an unsafe condition.
7. Do not install or store the appliance where it will
be exposed to the weather or to temperatures
below freezing.
8. Make sure an appliance mounted on a tank is
securely installed before operating it.
9. Read and observe all the important notices on
the appliance.
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Grounding Setup:
This appliance should be grounded to minimize
the possibility of electric shock. This appliance
is equipped with an electric cord having
an equipment grounding conductor and
a grounding type plug. The plug must be
plugged into an outlet that is installed and
grounded in accordance with all appropriate
codes and ordinances.
This appliance is for use on a nominal 120-volt
circuit, and has a grounding plug that looks like
the plug illustrated in Figure A2.
A temporary adaptor which looks like the
adaptor shown (Figure A3) may be used to
connect this plug to a two-pole receptacle as
shown in Figure A4, if a grounded outlet is not
available. The temporary adapter should be
used only until a grounded outlet can be
installed by a qualied electrician.
(Temporary adapter not included.)
Grounding Installation:
The green-colored ground terminal (screw, and
the like) extending from the adapter must be
fastened to a permanent ground such as a
grounded outlet box.
1. Plug temporary adapter into two-pole
outlet (Figure A4).
2. Insert screw through rigid ear on temporary
adapter and into grounded outlet box
(Figure A5).
Power Strip Setup:
1. If using a power strip, the ground connector
must be plugged into a receptacle controlled by
a GFI (ground fault interrupter) circuit breaker.
2. Make sure to place the power strip in a dry and
safe area away from the aquarium in order to
avoid moisture.
3. Place power strip in a secure and stable area so
that it cannot fall into the aquarium or sump.
4. Make sure all receptacles are protected from
water: splash, spilling and evaporation.
GROUNDING
FIGURE A3
FIGURE A2
Grounded Outlet
Two-Pole
Receptacle
Grounded Plug
Temporary
Adapter
Screw
Grounding Pin
Rigid Ear
(Grounding
Means)
FIGURE A4
Two-Pole Receptacle
Temporary Adapter
Grounded Outlet
Box Cover
Rigid Ear
(Grounding Means)
FIGURE A5
Grounded Outlet
Box Cover
Temporary
Adapter
Grounded Plug
BioCube HQI
ASSEMBLY AND SETUP INSTRUCTIONS
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BIOCUBE HQI PARTS DIAGRAM
1
3
2
4
9
5
6
10
8
7
12
11
13
BIOCUBE HQI
PARTS IDENTIFICATION
Part # Description Item #
1 Left Filtration Cover
2 Right Filtration Cover
3 Glass Canopy
4 Filter Cartridge 82105
5 Overow Tray
6 Output Elbow Attachment
7 Flexible Tubing
8 Water Pump 82007
9 Output Discharge Nozzle
10 BioCube Glass Aquarium
11 BioCube Protein Skimmer (see pages 10 and 11 for parts/identication) 82053
12 Refugium Strainer
13 Sponge Filter
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PROTEIN SKIMMER
PARTS IDENTIFICATION
Part # Description
1 Collection Cup Lid
2 Collection Cup
3 Reaction Chamber Top
4 Suction Cup
5 Airstone
6 Reaction Chamber Assembly
7 Airline Tubing 7'
8 Air Pump
9 Inline Air Flow Valve
10 Check Valve
PROTEIN SKIMMER DETAILED DIAGRAM
1
2
7
10
9
8
4
3
4
5
6
10
11
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Protein Skimmer Assembly
(Figure C1)
1. Insert airline tubing into air pump using
end that has just 6" before the inline
air ow valve.
2. Remove reaction chamber top from
reaction chamber and insert the other
end of the airline tubing through the hole
at the bottom of the reaction chamber.
3. Attach the airstone to the end of the
airline tubing and pull it back through
until the airstone is at the bottom
of the reaction chamber.
4. Reassemble all parts of the protein
skimmer, except for the collection cup.
Protein Skimmer Placement
(Figure C2)
1. Using hanging clip on reaction chamber
top, hang protein skimmer on the wall
between chambers 1 and 2. NOTE: if
skimmer is in correct position, the right
ltration cover will t properly.
Collection Cup Assembly
(Figure C3)
1. Place collection cup on top of reaction
chamber. Pull airline tubing through the hole
on the back of the right ltration cover,
making certain that airow is not restricted
when the right ltration cover is on.
Protein Skimmer Startup
1. Once water has been added (page 23),
plug in pump. Adjust airow adjustment
nozzle so that bubbles stay just above
the reaction chamber.
2. When collection cup lls, remove
and dispose of waste material by rinsing
with warm water.
BIOCUBE PROTEIN SKIMMER SETUP BIOCUBE PROTEIN SKIMMER SETUP
(con't)
Reaction Chamber Top
Airstone
Reaction Chamber
6" Length of Airline Tubing
Inline Air Flow Valve
FIGURE C2
FIGURE C1
FIGURE C3
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Filter Cartridge
Overow Tray
Refugium Strainer
Protein Skimmer
Aquarium Divider
Water Pump
Output Discharge
Nozzle
Sponge Filter
CHAMBER
3
CHAMBER
2
CHAMBER
1
Surface Intake
Bottom Intake
COMPLETED FILTER
ASSEMBLY
SAFETY:
1. Turn off all switches and unplug all power
cords from outlet or power source before
performing maintenance.
2. Visually inspect the aquarium and all parts
prior to installation to make sure nothing
has been damaged.
Filter Assembly and Setup
(Figure C4)
1. Remove left and right ltration covers, glass
canopy and Aqualight HQI.
2. Place protein skimmer in chamber 1 after
proper assembly and according to proper
placement instructions (pages 20-21).
3. Remove lter cartridge from the overow
tray in chamber 2 and its packaging. Rinse
thoroughly with cool freshwater and
reinstall in the overow tray.
4. Make sure that the overow tray and
refugium strainer are properly placed inside
chamber 2.
5. Make sure that the sponge lter is correctly
placed in chamber 3.
6. Make sure that the water pump is properly
assembled and connected to the return
output discharge nozzle.
BIOCUBE FILTER SETUP
FIGURE C4
Filter Startup Operation
(Figures C5 and C6)
1. Add substrate, rocks and décor
to the aquarium.
2. Prepare saltwater for aquarium, making sure
water is at room temperature.
3. Slowly add water to the aquarium. Make
sure to ll aquarium to the lower edge of
the top moulding (Figure C5).
4. Plug water pump cord into an outlet or
power source. Pump will raise the water
level in the aquarium section while draining
into the ltration section (Figure C6).
5. Observe and make sure that the water
circulation is owing properly from the
aquarium section into the ltration section.
6. Place glass top on aquarium.
7. Attach and plug in Aqualight HQI according
to instructions (page 10).
8. Once aquarium and ltration have run for
two days, and everything is functioning
properly, add livestock to the aquarium.
Precautions for Optimal Filter
Performance
1. Do not block or obstruct output discharge
nozzle.
2. Do not block or obstruct surface or bottom
level intakes.
3. Perform scheduled maintenance and
change lter cartridge as directed.
4. Observe scheduled maintenance on
water pump.
5. Make sure to perform scheduled water
changes and BioCube lter maintenance
according to instructions (page 26).
BIOCUBE FILTER STARTUP
INITIAL
FILL LEVEL
Fill
Level
Top Moulding
Aquarium
Section
Filtration
Section
FILL LEVEL
AFTER FILTER STARTUP
New
Fill Level
Original
Fill Line
Plug
In
Aquarium
Section
Filtration
Section
FIGURE C5
FIGURE C6
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SAFETY:
1. Turn off all switches and unplug all power
cords from outlet or power source before
performing maintenance.
Refugium Setup With Refugium
Light (not included)
1. Remove left and right ltration covers.
2. Remove overow tray and lter cartrige
from center lter chamber.
3. Once the BioCube aquarium is fully set
up and ready to support livestock, add
substrate and macroalgae to the refugium
chamber. Replace overow tray, lter
cartridge and left and right ltration covers.
Refugium Light Installation
(Figure C7)
1.
Locate window on the back of the BioCube HQI.
2. Clean area around the illumination window
with a dry cloth to remove any dust,
salt or water.
3. Follow instructions included with the
refugium light to mount to BioCube HQI.
REFUGIUM SETUP AND REFUGIUM
LIGHT INSTALLATION
FIGURE C7
BioCube Filtration Stages
(Figures C8–C10)
1. Water ows from aquarium into the surface
and bottom intakes into chamber 1 where
some enters the protein skimmer
(Figure C8). The protein skimmer removes
many harmful organic materials from
the water.
2. From chamber 1, water ows over the top
of and through the lter cartridge into
the refugium in chamber 2 (Figure C9).
Live macroalgae and live rock in the
refugium remove excess nutrients and add
oxygen to the water while helping stabilize
the pH level.
3. From the refugium, water ows into
chamber 3 through the sponge lter
and into the water pump (Figure C10).
The water pump then forces the water
through the exible tubing and back into
the aquarium through the discharge nozzle.
BIOCUBE FILTER OPERATION
FIGURE C8
FIGURE C9
FIGURE C10
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Aqualight HQI
ASSEMBLY AND SETUP INSTRUCTIONS
AQUALIGHT HQI PARTS DIAGRAM
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19
16
15
17
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
14
11
12
13
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WARNING:
1. Thisxtureisforuseovercovered
aquariumsonly.
2. Always turn xture off and unplug ballast
power cord before adjusting xture or
replacing lamps. Let the xture cool down
before handling.
3. Do not attach xture to ballast until
all assembly connections, adjustments
and mounting setups are completely
performed.
Aqualight HQI Mounting
(Figures B1 and B2)
1. Place Aqualight tank mount bracket
between the two rear ltration covers
(Figure B1).
2. Hold the tank mount bracket in place
and remove the two rear ltration covers.
3. Continue to hold tank mount bracket
in place and fasten tank mount screws
(Figure B2). Hand tighten tank mount
screws until tank mount bracket is securely
in place.
Aqualight HQI Fixture Assembly
(Figure B3)
1. Connect lighting hood (Connection A),
with male connection knob to tank mount
bracket (Connection B), with female
connection knob using height
adjustment knob.
2. Screw height adjustment knob through
Connection B and into Connection A.
3. Adjust and secure connection.
Safety Precautions:
1. Do not plug BioCube into an outlet or
power source until setup and installation
is completed.
2. Visually inspect the aquarium and canopy
prior to installation to make sure it has not
been damaged.
ASSEMBLY AND MOUNTING
Molding
Tank Mount
Screws (3)
Glass
Connection A
Connection B
FIGURE B3
FIGURE B1
FIGURE B2
AQUALIGHT HQI PARTS
IDENTIFICATION
Part # Description
1 Aqualight Lighting Hood
2 Lamp Holder
3 Angle Adjustment Knob
4 Male (A) Connection Knob
5 Side End Panel
6 HQI Glass Lens Cover
7 Double-Ended HQI Metal Halide Lamp
8 Extension Arm
9 Ventilation Grill
10 Height Adjustment Knob
11 Female (B) Connection Knob
12 Hang-On Tank Mount Base
13 Tank Mount Bracket
14 Tank Mount Screws (3)
15 Extension Adjustment Knob
16 Ballast Connection
17 Cooling Fan Connection
18 HQI Metal Halide Ballast
19 Cooling Fan Adaptor
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IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTES:
1. Make sure to follow the xture and HQI
ballast connection instructions in their
entirety. Failure to follow these directions
may damage ballast and/or cause failure.
2. Turn off all switches and unplug all power
cords from power outlet(s). Do not plug
power cords into power outlets until
xture installation and setup is complete.
Ballast Setup (Figure B7)
1. Locate double-ended HQI metal halide
lamp connector on unit.
2. Make sure that the double-ended HQI metal
halide ballast is unplugged and switch is in
the "off" position.
3. Align the male pins on the double-ended
HQI metal halide lamp connector with
the female pin inlets on the double-ended
HQI metal halide ballast connector
and connect. IMPORTANT! Make sure that
the lamp connector is fully seated into the
ballast connector.
Mounting HQI Ballast (Figure B8)
THIS STEP IS OPTIONAL
1. Slide out ballast-mounting bracket.
2. Place metal washer between screw and
ballast mounting bracket. Tighten screw
until secure (mounting hardware not
included).
Cooling Fan Setup (Figure B9)
1. Locate cooling fan connector on xture.
2. Attach cooling fan connector to cooling
fan adaptor.
BALLAST AND COOLING FAN SETUP
MALE FEMALE
Double-ended
HQI Metal Halide
Lamp Connector
Double-ended
HQI Metal Halide
Ballast Connector
Ballast
Mounting
Hardware
Cooling Fan
Connector
Cooling Fan
Adaptor
FIGURE B7
FIGURE B8
FIGURE B9
SAFETY:
1. Turn off switch, unplug ballast power
cord and allow xture to cool down
before handling.
2. Do not let the top lighting hood come into
direct contact with water.
Extension Adjustment (Figure B4)
1. Loosen extension adjustment knob.
2. Adjust extension arm to desired position.
3. Hand tighten extension adjustment knob
rmly. Make sure that the xture is
tightened securely in place.
Height Adjustment (Figure B5)
1. Loosen height adjustment knob until
extension arm moves freely.
2. Adjust top lighting hood to desired position.
3. Hand tighten height adjustment knob rmly.
Make sure that the xture is tightened
securely in place.
Angle Adjustment (Figure B6)
1. Loosen angle adjustment knobs.
2. Adjust top lighting hood to desired position.
3. Hand tighten angle adjustment knobs rmly.
Make sure that the xture is tightened
securely in place.
AQUALIGHT ADJUSTMENTS
Extension Adjustment
Height Adjustment
Angle Adjustment
FIGURE B4
FIGURE B5
FIGURE B6
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SAFETY:
1. Turn off all switches and unplug all power
cords from outlet or power source before
performing maintenance.
2. Make sure the unit is cool before handling.
Double-Ended HQI Metal Halide
Lamp Replacement
(Figures B10–B12)
1. Remove the xture from the aquarium.
2. Place xture on a non-abrasive at surface
with the bottom facing up.
3. Remove the side panel (Figure B10).
NOTE: side end panel is located at the end
of the xture, opposite the cooling fan.
4. Slide ventilation grill off of the xture
(Figure B10).
5. Detach glass lens cover from the lamp
holder by pushing the cover into the
opposite end to free one side of the cover
from the cover clamps (Figure B11).
6. Use a soft cloth to grab one end of the
lamp. Push the lamp into the opposite
end to free one side of the lamp from
the double-ended HQI metal halide socket
(Figure B12).
7. Gently lift the lamp up at an angle and
remove the lamp (Figure B12).
8. Carefully install replacement double-ended
HQI metal halide lamp using a soft cloth.
9. Replace all light xture parts.
WARNING: Do not touch double-ended HQI
metal halide lamp with ngers, as the oils
may damage the lamp. If contact is made
with the lamp, use a clean, soft, dry cloth to
remove any ngerprints from the lamp
before use.
LAMP REPLACEMENT
Lamp Holder
HQI Glass Lens Cover
Aqualight Hood Ventilation
Grid
Side End
Panel
PRESS IN
PRESS IN
Use Soft
Cloth
LIFT UP
LIFT UP
Lamp Holder
FIGURE B10
FIGURE B11
FIGURE B12
Startup Operation
1. Make sure all connections are completely
attached and secure.
2. Make sure that all switches are in the off
position before plugging in power cords
to power source.
3. Plug double-ended HQI metal halide ballast
power cord into an outlet or power source
and turn the switch on.
NOTE: It may take 5-10 minutes for
double-ended HQI metal halide lamp
to reach maximum light intensity.
CAUTION: When the double-ended HQI
metal halide ballast is turned off, wait until
the double-ended HQI metal halide lamp
has completely cooled before turning
ballast back on. Lamp may not turn on if not
completely cooled.
4. Verify that the lamp is lit and functioning
properly.
5. Plug cooling fan power cord into an outlet
or power source and turn the switch on.
NOTE: Cooling fan must be on while
lamp is on.
6. Make sure cooling fans are on and are
blowing freely across the unit.
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Monthly Maintenance
(Figures C12–C14)
1. Replace used lter cartridge by tilting the
lter back from one end of the overow
tray, then pulling out. Discard. Rinse new
lter cartridge with freshwater before
installing (Figure C12).
2. Remove sponge lter from water pump.
Rinse and clean sponge with cool
freshwater to remove accumulated organic
buildup (Figure C13).
3. Disconnect water pump from output elbow
attachment and exible tubing. Disassemble
pump and impeller. Rinse and wipe down all
parts to dislodge debris. If calcium buildup
is present, soak in a vinegar solution with
one part vinegar to one part water for one
hour, then rinse thoroughly.
4. Disassemble pump and impeller. Rinse
and wipe down all parts to dislodge debris
and particulate matter (Figure C14).
9–12 Month Maintenance
1. Replace Aqualight HQI metal halide bulb
every 9-12 months by following the lamp
replacement instructions on page 14.
For optimal performance, always use
Coralife brand 150 Watt Double-Ended
HQI replacement lamps.
BIOCUBE MAINTENANCE (con't)
Filter Cartridge
Overow Tray
Pump Housing Pump Impeller Ceramic Shaft Impeller Cover
Sponge Filter
FIGURE C12
FIGURE C13
FIGURE C14
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WARNING!
1. Make sure all switches are in the off position
and unplug power cords from power source
or outlet before performing maintenance.
2. Wash hands thoroughly with soap and
water before performing maintenance
to avoid contamination of the aquarium.
Daily Maintenance (Figure C11)
1. Visually observe the BioCube lighting and
ltration to make sure that the system is
functioning properly.
2. Check water level. Make sure to replace
evaporated water with freshwater to
replenish water supply. Do not let water
get below the minimum water level.
Weekly Maintenance
1. Keep BioCube surfaces clean from dust and
debris. Wipe exposed surfaces with a clean
and dampened soft terrycloth.
2. Remove glass top and wipe down with a
dampened soft terrycloth to remove salt
buildup.
3. Inspect ltration system for clogging and
excessive accumulation of debris. Clean and
remove debris from surface and bottom
intakes and overow tray. Rinse parts in
freshwater if needed.
BIOCUBE MAINTENANCE
Minimum
Water Level
FIGURE C11
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