How to Prime the tank water
2000771
This pump if I recall correct is self priming, be sure your hose connections are tight or it will suck air when you try to pump it. To prime it, just pump it as you normally would to pump water. You might hear air hissing out of it for a few seconds and then water should come out
2000772
Worked fabulously and matched the original threads and seating hole in my foldup camper sink area.
2000773
The pump is self priming, be gentle because the handle is delicate but do a good 40 pumps and eventually you will feel resistance. My camper has about 4ft of hose and the sink is about 2 feet above the water connection, if yours is further or higher it might take more. After it is primed it is only a few pumps before the water starts to flow. FYI this pump works but does not give you a ton of water per pump. I just bought a 12volt water pump to hook up, you might want to look into that.
2022706
Distilled or boiled (and cooled) would be best, but it gets expensive at a gallon per day, so I used tap (well water that's softened). I bought a replacement filter for next season. Also, someone suggested adding a bit of hydrogen peroxide once a week, and I think that helped. If it sits, it will get slimy, so keep it running or empty and dry it if not using after a day or so.
1477598
Hook it to the skimmer. It's a good idea to prime the hose with water but if not it will get suction after a bit. Just takes longer. Close the suction to everything except your skimmer.
1717805
Same here, after about 3 trys I made sure the tank was full and seated down good, turned it on, then I heard sucking noises and the pump started to prime itself. This happens in 5 seconds, don't leave the pump running, shut it off and try again. Good Luck
1066254
I had same problem, the skimmer, put the cap on top of it than pump the primer as fast as possible you will see the water go thru the lines, I have air stones an caint run the skimmer, cause it sucks in air bubbles, also fill the canister with water before plugging it in an trying to prime.
1415266
Steve, you have to take the tank out. There is a small cap you have to remove from the bottom to fill. I take mine to the sink and fill it...very simple.
2133107
You prime it by pumping several times. Hold a cup underneath. It is generally recommended to put it half way in, pump until primed, then put I the rest of the way and screw it on.
251718
Hook up an air line to it with small air pump put in the corner of tank and let it do it's thing works great on my 5.5 gal. Tank and easy to clean
379343
The tank has a cap with a fill line on it. Fill the cap to the line 2 times. Be sure and fill the reservoir with water first and then add the cleaner.
1067873
Plants attach to back of tank(outside) . Use spring or filtered water,fill to about a half inch from top, allowing room for over spill one top is put on so once top is on water level will be between 1/8 - 1/4" in view. Put all jelly fish in tank, separating them out. Put lid on. There are two small button switches on top right of pump-light-lid. Left switch button turns light (multiple colors) and pumps. Switch on right sets a single color you choose . Pumps fire up independently, each turning off and on, back and forth. Let it run for a while so bubbles will go away from jellies and tank. Pumps and lights will turn off automatically in about 4 hours. That's about it ;) Plants attach to back of tank(outside) . Use spring or filtered water,fill to about a half inch from top, allowing room for over spill one top is put on so once top is on water level will be between 1/8 - 1/4" in view. Put all jelly fish in tank, separating them out. Put lid on. There are two small button switches on top right of pump-light-lid. Left switch button turns light (multiple colors) and pumps. Switch on right sets a single color you choose . Pumps fire up independently, each turning off and on, back and forth. Let it run for a while so bubbles will go away from jellies and... » Read More Plants attach to back of tank(outside) . Use spring or filtered water,fill to about a half inch from top, allowing room for over spill one top is put on so once top is on water level will be between 1/8 - 1/4" in view. Put all jelly fish in tank, separating them out. Put lid on. There are two small button switches on top right of pump-light-lid. Left switch button turns light (multiple colors) and pumps. Switch on right sets a single color you choose . Pumps fire up independently, each turning off and on, back and forth. Let it run for a while so bubbles will go away from jellies and tank. Pumps and lights will turn off automatically in about 4 hours. That's about it ;) « Show Less
81210
Hi when the tank fills up the unit with stop pumping water (Make sure that yellow short tube with hole in it is at the top of your pipe). Just lift the hose and attachment in the air about 6 - 8 inches and hold the start button until it stays on and the pump is then primed. Caution make sure you have a hose attached that runs outside ok? lol
1900489
I agree with Anthony...either use filtered or distilled water. I also have the blue block filter in the bottom and one of those round things in the tank itself and it sat like that all summer until I just cleaned it out to use this winter (last night in fact). Very little slime had built up which surprised me but the block filter was gross so I don't recommend letting it sit for very long without using it. Hope that helps some. The one I put in the water tank itself was a ProTec PC1 and that really helps keep the gunk from forming.
1647462
You need to make sure the tank has water up to between the lower water line and upper water line (using the fill cup). Then the liner cup you can put much more water into. I typically fill it up about halfway. If I fill it up and if it doesn't mist I just take a small amount of water out until it starts misting, then add my EOs.
928826
Try to match the tempurature of your tank with your faucet/tap water by a couple of degrees +/-.As far as treating the water, do so after the refill, and follow the instructions as you would when you initially set the tank up.For example, if you have a 100 gal tank and you're doing a weekly 25% water change, add enough dechlorinator for 100 gallons, not just the 25 gallons of fresh water you're putting in.
684867
No you have to prime the pump first. It wont suck the liquid out if there is air in the line
641707
No need to rinse the filter before use BUT just be sure you prime the filter with water before you plug it in.
700675
It's easy to prime. All you have to do is unscrew the top prime cap, pour in a gallon of water, and then screw the cap back on.If you have the pump close to the water source it will prime itself, but I never like to run pumps dry so might as well prime it.