I'm the new owner of an aquarium with a water pump and filtration system. How do I use it?
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Matrix Bio is used as "BIO" layer of filtration. Usually the top most layer in your filter. This is the layer that the micro organism live in that are essential to the health of your tank. When installing for the first time rinse thoroughly. When cleaning the filter during maintenance always use tank water, never tap water, rinse well, but don't scrub. The advantage to Matrix Bio is that long life span over the competition. Seachem.com has good information on there website for proper use if you need more information than this.
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You will need a bio-reactor to put it in and a water pump to force water through it. Other wise you may be able to use it in a filter bag, placed inside a filter where the water can run through it.
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depends on what type of filter you have. Can we have a little more information or the model of what filter you have?
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you use it instead of the ceramic media inside canister filters or sumps. it provides a porous surface for beneficial bacteria to grow.
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The pump is connected to one end of the tubing, the other end of the tubing is connected to the air stone. So it's like this: pump + tubing + air stone. You put stone in your tank. Hope this helps. Let me know if you need more help:) P.S. If you use an air filter, you just need to purchase the air filter cartridges. (I don't use the cartridge in my other tank since the charcoal makes the tank cloudy--I just use the air filter and my fish are just fine--the water runs out of the filter on top and I just replace the water in the tank when it gets low. The tank is always clear and since I don't use the filters, I don't ever have to clean out the tank:) The pump is connected to one end of the tubing, the other end of the tubing is connected to the air stone. So it's like this: pump + tubing + air stone. You put stone in your tank. Hope this helps. Let me know if you need more help:) P.S. If you use an air filter, you just need to purchase the air filter cartridges. (I don't use the cartridge in my other tank since the charcoal makes the tank cloudy--I just use the air filter and my fish are just fine--the water runs out of the filter on top and I just replace the water in the tank when it gets low. The tank is always clear and since I... » Read More The pump is connected to one end of the tubing, the other end of the tubing is connected to the air stone. So it's like this: pump + tubing + air stone. You put stone in your tank. Hope this helps. Let me know if you need more help:) P.S. If you use an air filter, you just need to purchase the air filter cartridges. (I don't use the cartridge in my other tank since the charcoal makes the tank cloudy--I just use the air filter and my fish are just fine--the water runs out of the filter on top and I just replace the water in the tank when it gets low. The tank is always clear and since I don't use the filters, I don't ever have to clean out the tank:) « Show Less
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E-mail amazon and ask for a copy, informing them that yours was lost. They should be able to provide one, if not here is a bit of what I could find http://www.petmate.com/wp-content/uploads/fresh_flow_pump_instruction_sheet.pdf https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=56NDLN89J2k
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A small aquarium air pump, some aquarium tubing and t-splitter if your air pump only has one outlet.
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Yes, you need a filter system (either sand or the paper cartridge type)...the pump pushes the water through the filter. I have the saltwater with the sand pump...I LOVE IT...
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Just take the cover off and you can put a pump/stone. I have a heater in my tank, I have a Betta. You have plenty of room. Good Luck
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Yes you can. Search youtube for Ocean Wonders Aquarium Low Water Fix. Its a couple screws to take it apart then letting the pump suck up water.
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I got a fancy schmancy elite model at the thrift store for $10 - it has a big clear blue plastic water container on the side. You load the filter pellet into the black plastic holder and fit it on top of the thing at the bottom of water container where it draws water into the machine. Sorry that's all I can tell you about the filter system.
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Everything that is needed to start filtering is included. Only things that are not included is the filter media, bio balls, etc. It all depends on the type of aquarium you are trying to set up (fresh water vs salt water). I run GFO in mine for my reef tank. Carbon is useful in just about any aquarium. If you do use a filter media, I would suggest buying filter bags as well, or else it will be spread through out the filter, caught in the filter floss, and wasted when you clean the filter weekly. Most medias last more than 2 weeks, so you want the ability to take the media you are using out and put it back in after you are finished cleaning. Or else you will have to replace the media, which wasn't fully used. Even with out the above materials, the added flow and filter floss will help in over all tank health.
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The pump is integrated into the top of the unit - it sits on top of the tank. In the picture, the black lower portion is all tank, the pump intake and float hang from the bottom of the top white portion of the unit. To get to the tank, just lift the top section off and you can easily clean the tank, pump intake, float and everything else which is on the underside of the top section. I usually clean it out once every 6 months.
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Hi Margaret, please follow cleaning instructions that came with your machine. Thats what i do. Put clean water in tank and flush system after use....
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Make sure the submersible pump in the back right side compartment is not touching any walls and be sure to press firmly on the unit to fasten the suction cups to the bottom of the tank. Hope this helps :) Duane Ring
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Clean the filter when you do a water change. Keep the water you got from the tank in a bucket. Clean the filter in that water
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I'm not sure how you want to use this system, but if you are using it directly after your well pump, remember it is only a 75 GPD. With that said, if you don't have a pressure tank in your well system, you may want to consider getting one to put somewhere upstream of the RO unit. I agree with the other gentleman who suggested treating the water prior to running it through your system, be it water softener or whole house filtration, something to extend the life of your membrane. Also, may want to get a tester or have your water tested to determine the effectiveness of the system wherever you decide to use it. Without understanding more of your situation, hope this info helps! Good luck! I'm not sure how you want to use this system, but if you are using it directly after your well pump, remember it is only a 75 GPD. With that said, if you don't have a pressure tank in your well system, you may want to consider getting one to put somewhere upstream of the RO unit. I agree with the other gentleman who suggested treating the water prior to running it through your system, be it water softener or whole house filtration, something to extend the life of your membrane. Also, may want to get a tester or have your water tested to determine the effectiveness of the system wherever you... » Read More I'm not sure how you want to use this system, but if you are using it directly after your well pump, remember it is only a 75 GPD. With that said, if you don't have a pressure tank in your well system, you may want to consider getting one to put somewhere upstream of the RO unit. I agree with the other gentleman who suggested treating the water prior to running it through your system, be it water softener or whole house filtration, something to extend the life of your membrane. Also, may want to get a tester or have your water tested to determine the effectiveness of the system wherever you decide to use it. Without understanding more of your situation, hope this info helps! Good luck! « Show Less
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It has what you need to get started, including plugs, light bulbs, and air blower. One important thing to remember is that this is a very small tank for only one or two fish. I have one betta and two Mystery Snails in mine. Another important tip is that even though they include "water purifier", you should NOT use tap water, especially if you have "hard" water or use a home salt purifier system, the animals can't handle it-- two gallons of store-bought distilled water is plenty. Change the water when it gets cloudy, about every 2 months.
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I don't have any air pumps in my tank. I have salt water fish.if you have saltwater fish you could put one in but its not necessary
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I didn't use anything in mine, but I don't use anything when changing the filters either. I just let the tank fill up over the course of a few hours and then I allowed the whole thing to empty down the drain. I think I did this twice just to kind of rinse out the tank.