Tetra Aquarium Installation Guide

Aquarium
Installation Guide

Ongoing Maintenance

DAILY

Nutrition
Feed your fish in small amounts daily, only what the fish can consume within several minutes. Be careful not to overfeed, as excess food can contribute to an unhealthy aquarium environment
WEEKLY Tetra EasyBalancee Plus
Use Tetra EasyBalance Plus weekly for healthy water and when test strips indicate law pH or shakily TetraEasySalance Plus keeps water biologically balanced for a healthy fish environment and provides beneficial vitamins and minerals for fish
Tetra EasyStripe”
Test water with Tetra EasyStrips weekly to maintain a healthy tank Tetra EasyStrips test water for six critical water attributes: nitrate, nitrite, hardness chlorine, pH and alkalinity
MONTHLY For monthly cleaning:
Replace titer carbidge with the correct size for your aquarium filter
Use a gravel vacuum to remove excess waste and 25% of the water
Wipe down the glass with a paper towel or aquarium-specific cleaning tool.
Never use soaps, detergents or other cleaning agents
Treat new water with Tetrae AquaSafee Plus and SafeStart'” Plus prior to adding it to the aquarium
Tetra AquaSafte Plus
Use Tetra AquaSafe Plus monthly when performing water changes and whenever adding water due to evaporation Tetra AquaSafe Plus dechlorinates tap water, neutralizes harmful metals and contains a slime protectant to help protect fish and reduce stress
*Tetra SafeStartn’ Plus
Add Tetra SafeStart Plus monthly when performing water changes
Tetra SafeStart Plus adds essential bacteria necessary for stating and maintaining a successful aquarium, and also replenishes beneficial bacteria lost during water and cartridge changes
Tips and Hints**

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Tetra Limited Warranty
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Atterrenty-registraton.aspx for warranty information and to register your product. For a free copy of the warranty terms. you can also call us at (800) 525.0550 or mail us a request at Spectrum Brands Pet LLC, Ann: Consumer Relations, 3001 Commerce St.. Blacksburg. VA 24080.
This warranty is limited to products that are sold by sellers that are sudect to and have agreed to roach…Spectrum Brands’ quality control standards. Accordingly, the warranty a not avatable for products purchased from unauthorized seliers because Spectrum Brands cannot oversee re take action to correct the quality of theS0 products This exclusion nckdes al products purchased from unauthonzed seders, nouding unauthorized Interne: sites and Lnautherzed storefronts On online matetpaoes.

Reminders

ALWAYS
carry an aquarium from underneath, supporting the bottom at all times follow instructions carefully use appropriate dosage when using water care products
NEVER
attempt to move a full or partially full aquarium or lift an aquarium with wet hands overcrowd your tank. The general rule is one gallon of water for every inch of fish.

Aquarium Setup Instructions

1. Aquarium Location Choose a flat, level surface near an electrical outlet. Aquariums 10 gallons and larger should be placed on a commercially manufactured aquarium stand. Do not place on top of electronics or in an entertainment center. Avoid heat sarces and air conditioners to maintain proper temperature. To avoid excessive algae growth. DO NOT place in direct sunfight.

2. Rinse Before Use
   Rinse all plants, decorations and titer cartridges with dean water. Use a new, damp, soft cloth to rinse and dean new aquariums inside and out. Rinse gravel h a new bucket with dean water; Never dean aquariums, decor or equipment with househdd soaps or chemicals due to the ham they cause to fish.

3. Add Gravel
   Add 1 to 1.5 Inches of gravel for any aquarium size; this may vary in weight. Slope the gravel bed gradually down from the back to the front to add depth to your aquascaping.

4. Add Water
   Treat water with Tetra’ AquaSafe’ Plus to remove harmful chlorine and chloramines. Leave 2 to 3 inches of room from top rim when filling the aquarium.
   TIP: To avoid distufbinp the gravel. place a small, clean dish on top of the gravel and pour water onto the dish

5. Add Plants and Decor
   Add aquatic plants (live or artificial), decorative rocks and ornaments.

6. Install Equipment
   Select equPment appropriate for your aquarium size. Read and follow equipment safety precautions and instructions prior to installation. Always use a power strip with a surge protector.

7. Check for Safe Water
   Before adding new fish, add Tetras SafeStart- Plus to the aquarium. Use Tetras EasySthpsT” to ensure adequate water quality.

8. Before Adding Fish… Stop
   Once the aquarium temperature is ideal and you have treated the water with both Tetra AquaSafe Plus and SafeStart Plus, submerge the transport bag with new fish in the aquarium for 15 to 30 minutes. This wi equalize the water temperature and allow the fish to adjust to any temperatise changes. After at least 15 minutes, using an aquarium net and container to catch residual water, add the new fish to the aquarium without adding water from the transport bag.

9. Finishing Up Once the fish are property added to the aquarium, top off the aquarium water so the water ine is approximate/y 1 inch from the top of the tank. Remember to treat al new water with Tetra Aqi lasnfe Plus prior to adding.

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Start Here – Tetra® LED Aquarium Hoods

Quick Setup Guide for Kit Sizes: 5, 10, 20, 29 & 55 gallons
Parts Check

Light NOTE: Kit 59 doesn’t come with Frame (lips Kit 55 comes with 2 hoods, but only one Light Strand and AC Adopter Plug to power both hoods. Kit 20g, 29g and 55g include separate Strands and AC Adapters, as pictured. Kit 5g and lOg include Light Strands with adopters attached. Number of Light Modules varies by hood size. Some hoods include two sets of frame clips, one set for MonneIon& and Tetra° aquariums and cne for Aqueon° aquariums. When installing the frame clips, select the clip set that firs best on your aquarium frame.

Replacement Parts List

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

WARNING: To guard against injury, basic safely precautions should be observed, including the following:

READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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:

1. A. If the appliance falls into the water, DO NOT reach for it. First unplug it and then retrieve it.
   B. If electrical components of the appliance get wet, unplug the appliance immediately.
   C. Carefully examine the opplionce after installation. It should not be plugged in if there is water on parts not intended to get wet.
   D. DO NOT operate any appliance if it has a damaged cord orjAug, if it is malfunctioning or if it 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 lank to one side of a wall-mounted receptacle to prevent water from dripping onto the receptacle or plug. A “drip loop” (see illustration) should be arranged by the user for each cord connecting an aquarium appliance to a receptacle. The drip loop is that port 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. 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.

2. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.

3. To avoid injury, DO NOT contact moving parts or hot parts such as heaters, reflectors, lamp bulbs and the like.

4. ALWAYS unplug an appliance from on outlet when it is not in use, before purling on or taking off its parts, and before cleaning. NEVER yank cord to pull plug from outlet. Grasp the plug and pull to disconnect.

5. DO NOT use on appliance for other than its intended use. The use of attachments not recommended or sold by the appliance manufacturer may cause an unsafe condition.

6. DO NOT install or store the appliance where it will be exposed to the weather or to temperatures below freezing.

7. Make sure the appliance is securely mounted on aquarium before operating it.

8. Read and observe all the important notices on the appliance.

9. If on extension cord is necessary, a cord with a proper rating should be used. A cord rated for fewer amperes or watts than the opplionce rating may overheat. Care should be taken to arrange the cord so that it will not be tripped over or pulled.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Install LED Light/s

A. A. Position Hood face up with the Feeding Hole closest to you.
B. Slide each LED light Module into each frock at an angle. Once installed in the tracks, LED Modules may sit slightly askew, this is normal.
NOTE: The LED Light Module closest to the power adapter should be ploced near the Cord Track you plan to use to route the cord to the back of the tank.
C. Route the cord to the back of the hood using the Cord Track on either the right or left side of the hood, depending on the model.
NOTE: Install the 10 LED Light Strand across both hoods included in the 55 gallon

Attach Frame Clips

For Hood models without Frame Clips, move on to step 4.
A. Place Hood on aquarium frame. Place Frame Clips onto aquarium bock frame, aligning them with Hood Hinges. DO NOT snap Frame Clips onto aquarium bock frame yet.
B. Remove Hood, keeping Frame Clips in position. Lift Frame Clips and rotate toward interior of the aquarium. Fit each lip of Frame Clips over the recessed edge of the aquarium bock frame.
C. Rotate Frame Clips toward bock of aquarium and snap firmly into place.
D. To attach Hood to Frame Clips, place Hood flat on aquarium in closed position. Align Hood Hinges into slots on Frame Clips. Push down evenly on top surface of Hood Hinge until it snaps into Frame Clip. Repeat for all hinges.
NOTE: Frame Clips will snap into place. Once in position, they will be difficult to adjust.

Hold & Filter Placement and Start Up

A. For kits 20g, 29g and 55g, remove the perforated cutout to accommodate a power filter. Remove both cutouts to accommodate larger power filters.
B. Attach AC Adapter Plug into the Jack on the end of the LED Light Strand.
C. Plug AC adapter into power outlet. Make a drip loop for safety.
D. Use Light Switch to power LEDs on and off.
Remove Cutout and Install Filter

Troubleshooting Guidelines

NOTE: The First time the LED light is turned on, it may take several seconds to If the light does not come on after oneininOte; please .Coritclat Castomer Service at. 1-800-526-0650.This delay shoUld cinly.occbr.the first time the light is.used :

• If the LED hood does not fit snug in the ago:triton frame: If your hood comes with fraMe Make sure they are installed on the aquarium frame properly.
• If the LED lights won’t torn en: Make.sure that the’AC Adapter is plugged into an electrical:. source, and that theQuickDisconnett is completely connected. Check to make sure the On/Off Switch is set to the ‘on’ position.
• If the LED lights into the water: Unplug the low Voltage AC .AdaPter.1.ilug/P6Wer Allow LED lights todry out fully before turning ‘on’ again
• It the LED light &doles Won’t slide into Once: Make sure the Modules are :pcisitioned `properly in the track. Realign the Strand of LED’s with the tracks in which they belong before:sliding into place; then follow the Quick Setup Guide instructions. The Modules .may sit within the i.traCk. at a ‘slight angle; Whichis normal .

LIMITED WARRANTY:

Spectrum Brands Pet LLC (SBP) warrants this Tetra® LED Hood against defects in material or workmanship for one year from the date of original purchase, subject to the conditions and exceptions stated below. Your sales receipt is your Proof-of-Date-of-Purchase. If the product exhibits such a defect, SBP will repair or replace it, at SBP option, without cost for parts or labor. The product must be shipped postage paid to SBP Proof-of-Date-of-Purchase is required. You are responsible for proper shipping. Call Customer Service at 1-800.526-0650 for return authorization and shipping address.
This warranty does not cover damage caused by accident, misuse, abuse or failure to follow the instructions accompanying this product. All implied warranties, including any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for any purpose are limited to one year. Fish and plant loss, personal injury, property loss or damage (direct, incidental, or consequential) resulting from the use of this Tetra® LED Hood are not covered by this warranty. Because some states/provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, the above limitations or exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may also have other rights which vary from state/province to state/province.

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