User`s Manual - The Aquaponic Source
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1. Nerite Snail that will not outgrow the aquarium or reproduce in freshwater Fish do not like sudden or rapid changes in their environment You will want to slowly acclimate your fish to any changes in temperature and water quality Follow the recommendations of your hobby aquarium shop or pet store Generally you will want to do the following 1 Place your fish in the aquarium while still in their transport bag and leave them there for at least 10 minutes Add a small amount of aquarium water to the transport bag and allow it to sit for at least 5 minutes Be careful not to allow the transport bag water to spill into your aquarium Copyright 2014 The Aquaponic Source Inc opt Page 16 of 26 If you purchased the Aquaminiums Aquarium Upgrade Kit FINISH ADDING WATER its supplemental water filtration and oxygenation will allow ie PP yE Add more fresh water to your aquarium until it is you to house a wider variety of fish We can therefore also approximately 80 full Take care not to disturb any recommend one of the following breeds of freshwater fish aquarium gravel or ornaments you may have added amphibians or crustaceans for your upgraded Aquaminiums system Other Recommended Fish With Upgrade Kit er Ruby Tetra Japonica Amano Shrimp Red Cherry Shrimp Copyright 2014 The Aquaponic Source Inc Copyright 2014 The Aquaponic Source Inc a M FS D Page 15 of 26 Page 12 of 262. and exceptions Should any defect covered by the terms of the limited warranty be discovered within one 1 year The Aquaponic Source will repair or replace any defective part provided the unit is returned by the original purchaser freight prepaid to The Aquaponic Source 1860 Lefthand Cir Suite E Longmont CO 80501 USA The liability of The Aquaponic Source under this warranty is limited solely to the cost of the replacement parts or the complete unit at our option LABOR CHARGES ARE NOT INCLUDED This warranty does not cover normal wear of parts and does not apply to any unit that has been tampered with or used for commercial purposes This warranty does not apply to any defect arising from misuse of the product negligence failure to follow The Aquaponic Source s instructions use on current or voltage other than that stamped on the product alteration or repair not authorized by The Aquaponic Source or damage due to faulty packaging or mishandling in transit by any common carrier Repair or disassembly by anyone other than a The Aquaponic Source authorized service center will void the warranty This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser of the unit and excludes all other legal and or conventional warranties The responsibility of The Aquaponic Source if any is limited to the specific obligations expressly assumed by it under the terms of the limited warranty In no event is The Aquaponic Source liable for inciden
3. Included Begin Assembly Wash Aquarium and Materials Add Water Optional Install Upgrade Kit Optional Add Gravel and Ornaments Finish Adding Water Treat Water Future Water Treatment Copyright 2014 The Aquaponic Source Inc nm a Page 2 of 26 Fish amp Plant Add Fish Prepare Plant Optional Add Aquatic Plant Optional Add Grow Light Finish Assembly Cover Aquarium Add Aquarium Lighting Add Plant Pot Connect Power Adapter Power System Maintenance Water Changes Algae Control Copyright 2014 The Aquaponic Source Inc a TN Page 3 of 26 POWER SYSTEM Plug in the LED lighting power adapter You can manually turn the lights on and off using the rocker switch on the power adapter cord If you installed a timer for an optional grow light you may consider plugging the LED lighting into the timer as well LED power supply Remember it is always a good idea to create drip loops for any electrical cords that may be exposed to water If you purchased the optional Aquaminiums Aquarium Upgrade Kit you may plug the pump for the filter in it at this time as well Copyright 2014 The Aquaponic Source Inc a _ S Page 24 of 26 VervVvtew Connect the power adapter to the LED lighting electrical cord Congratulations on your purchase of a new Aquaminiums system Your system will provide a stylish eco home for your fish and plants First you will want to carefully read through
4. Other recommended products to have on hand include D Klor Water Dechlorinator Recommended for dechlorinating any new water you add to your system Tidy Tank Sludge Eradicator Aids in breaking down organic debris and sludge to further improve water quality Zym Bac Beneficial Live Bacteria Recommended to jump start your system s ecosystem after it has been emptied and stored for an extended period of time ClorAm X Essential if your area s water contains chloramine Contact your area s water treatment department Home Grown Ponics Fish Food High quality 0 5mm fish food pellets for ornamental fish Fish Prep preventative fish bath Therapeutic fish bath designed to help prevent the transfer of disease from newly introduced fish Fish Therapy curative fish bath Curative fish bath and de stressor for individual fish Please visit The Aquaponic Source s online store at TheAquaponicStore com for more information and to place an order V aV a NM g ma T Aquaminiums ECO STYLE LIVING WITH FISH AND PLANTS Cers Manual THE AQUAPONIC SOURCE INC 1860 LEFTHAND CIRCLE SUITE E LONGMONT CO 80501 1 855 285 4252 CUSTOMERSERVICE THEAQUAPONICSOURCE COM Lomad Warranty The Aquaponic Source warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one 1 year from the date of the original purchase when utilized for normal household use subject to the following conditions exclusions
5. TREAT WATER Dechlorinate the water in your aquarium using the included bottle of D Klor Dechlorinator Shake the bottle then add 1 teaspoon of D Klor to your aquarium water After you have dechlorinated your aquarium water you will add beneficial live bacteria to it Shake the included bottle of Zym Bac Beneficial Live Bacteria then add the entire bottle to your aquarium water FUTURE WATER TREATMENT Ideally you will want to dechlorinate any water you add to the system If you do not have any D Klor handy you may alternatively outgas offgas the chlorine in your water by letting it sit in an open container for 1 2 days before adding it to your fountain You do not need to add additional Zym Bac to your water unless you empty and store your system for an extended period of time Copyright 2014 The Aquaponic Source Inc D S Page 13 of 26 Tish amp eae Now that you have your system filled with fresh treated water you are ready to add your fish and plant ADD FISH Your local hobby aquarium shop or pet store is a good resource for fish fish food and aquarium products and advice We recommend one of the following breeds of freshwater fish or amphibians for your Aquaminiums system Recommended Fish Without Upgrade Kit Betta Siamese Fighting Fish Paradise Fish African Dwarf Frog or Ne fa f SAPIN ii f Betta Siamese Fighting Fish Copyright 2014 The A
6. lbs will screw into any standard desk or floor lamp It is a good idea to place a timer on your lamp so you do not have to manually turn your lamp on and off every day 16 hours of light per day is a good starting point All of these accessories can be easily obtained from TheAquaponicStore com Copyright 2014 The Aquaponic Source Inc Copyright 2014 The Aquaponic Source Inc na s FS ws Page 19 of 26 Page 8 of 26 ADD WATER Fill the aquarium approximately 1 3 full with room temperature fresh water Regular tap water works best Avoid using reverse osmosis RO or distilled water Copyright 2014 The Aquaponic Source Inc a DN Page 9 of 26 Your Aquaminiums system comes with a grow cube specially designed to fit the system s plant pot and provide just the right amount of moisture and surface area for your houseplant or succulent to thrive You can use seeds seedlings cuttings or plants in your grow cube If you are transplanting a soil based plant rinse the soil away from the roots first For seeds seedlings cuttings and plants with smaller root structures you can simply poke an appropriately sized hole in the top of the grow cube For plants with larger or more delicate root structures you can cut the grow cube into sections and surround the roots with each section Finally you may cover the top of the cube with aquarium gravel for added aesthetic appeal Additional grow cubes may be
7. nplug your LED lighting and optional filter pump Remove the plant pot LED lighting and ventilated lid Carefully remove directly or using a clean small cup approximately 50 of the aquarium water Refill the aquarium with dechlorinated water until it is approximately 80 full Try to use water that is as close to the same temperature as the existing water as possible to avoid stressing the fish Replace the plant pot LED lighting and ventilated lid With dry hands plug your LED lighting and optional filter pump back in ALGAE CONTROL In the event of algae buildup your local or online hobby aquarium shop or pet store sells algae pads to aid in the removal of any excess algae IMPORTANT Only use algae pads made for use with acrylic aquariums Copyright 2014 The Aquaponic Source Inc a _ ws Page 26 of 26 EL Congratulations You have finished setting up your new Aquaminiums system LED Lighting Ventilation Feeding holes pump tubes and heater cord Plant pot Aquarium Tank i if adapter Remember to feed your fish top off the water and prune or replace your plants as needed In addition you will need to perform the following maintenance Copyright 2014 The Aquaponic Source Inc a w Page 25 of 26 Table of Contents Table of Contents Overview Drip Loop Additional Help Getting Started What s Included Required Supplies Not Included Optional Supplies Not
8. obtained from TheAquaponicStore com Place the planted grow cube into the plant pot Copyright 2014 The Aquaponic Source Inc eS d _ S Page 18 of 26 Repeat Step 2 another 1 3 times depending upon the hardiness of your chosen breed of fish Use a fish net or clean hands to quickly but gently transfer your fish to the aquarium Do NOT add the transport bag water to your aquarium Discard the transport bag and water PREPARE PLANT Moisten the included wick and thread it through the hole in the corner of the plant pot The wick will draw water and nutrients from your aquarium to your plant pot via capillary action Copyright 2014 The Aquaponic Source Inc e A Page 17 of 26 OPTIONAL INSTALL UPGRADE KIT If you purchased the optional Aquaminiums Aquarium Upgrade Kit you may install it at this time Connect the airline tubing to the filter and to the air pump Copyright 2014 The Aquaponic Source Inc oS DPN Page 10 of 26 Place the filter inside the corner of your aquarium You may cover the filter with aquarium gravel if you wish OPTIONAL ADD GRAVEL AND ORNAMENTS Add any aquarium gravel and ornaments you wish to at this time Copyright 2014 The Aquaponic Source Inc wt Page 11 of 26 In addition to your fish or frog s we recommend including a Snail to help control algae growth in your aquarium Ask your hobby aquarium shop or pet store for a breed such as a
9. quaminiums Aquarium Upgrade Kit Aquaminiums Replacement Large Grow Cubes aquarium gravel aquatic plant fish net algae pad for acrylic aquariums Copyright 2014 The Aquaponic Source Inc opt Page 7 of 26 Finish Assembly Now that you have added your fish and prepared your plant you are ready to finish the assembly of your Aquaminiums system COVER AQUARIUM Place the ventilated lid on top of the aquarium Copyright 2014 The Aquaponic Source Inc me apt Page 20 of 26 OPTIONAL ADD AQUATIC PLANT Begin Assembly You may optionally add a hardy freshwater aquatic plant inside your aquarium An aquatic plant can not only add WASH AQUARIUM AND MATERIALS aesthetic appeal to your aquarium but it can also serve as an seditionalwatural bisilter ervourwater Thoroughly wash the aquarium tank with fresh water Do not use soap or detergents Soak the included plant grow cube for OPTIONAL ADD GROW LIGHT at least 15 minutes before use Your Aquaminiums system is able to support many common houseplants and succulents You will want to take the location of your aquarium into account If your preferred location does not provide enough light you can use an artificial grow light such as a compact fluorescent CFL or LED blub For maximum effectiveness use a bulb that is specifically designed for use with plants If you are using a CFL bulb replace it after six months of use Many of these bu
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11. stomer Service contact CustomerService TheAquaponicSource com 855 285 4252 or 303 720 6604 Copyright 2014 The Aquaponic Source Inc _ _ Page 5 of 26 ADD PLANT POT Place your plant pot in the middle of the LED lighting piece The bottom of the plant pot and the wick will go down into the aquarium water Copyright 2014 The Aquaponic Source Inc a a _ s Page 22 of 26 ADD AQUARIUM LIGHTING Getting S ae A WHAT S INCLUDED Carefully lay out all of the parts and compare them against the picture below before beginning assembly If you think there are any missing parts please do not hesitate to contact us at CustomerService TheAquaponicSource com Place the LED lighting on top of the ventilated lid with the LED lights facing down Lid with ventilation feeding holes p LED lighting oT mT Adapter Plant pot Copyright 2014 The Aquaponic Source Inc Copyright 2014 The Aquaponic Source Inc At a FS P Page 21 of 26 Page 6 of 26 In addition to the hardware in the preceding picture your new system includes an Aquaminiums Starter Pack designed to get your system up and running smoothly Included in the Starter Pack are e 1 plant grow cube e loz Zym Bac Beneficial Live Bacteria e 10zD Klor Dechlorinator REQUIRED SUPPLIES NOT INCLUDED fresh water freshwater aquarium fish fish food houseplant or succulent OPTIONAL SUPPLIES NOT INCLUDED A
12. tal or consequential damages of any nature whatsoever Some States Provinces do not permit the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights which vary from state to state or province to province If you have questions or concerns regarding your aquaponic system please contact Customer Service Please do not return any product without contacting The Aquaponic Source for return authorization Unauthorized returns as well as C O D shipments will be refused Important After receiving return authorization carefully pack item to avoid damage in shipping Be sure to include your name complete address and phone number with note giving purchase information and what you believe is the problem with item We recommend you insure the package as damage in shipping is not covered by your warranty Mark the outside of your package ATTENTION CUSTOMER SERVICE We are constantly striving to improve our products therefore the specifications contained herein are subject to change without notice WATER CHANGES We highly recommend that you perform a 50 water change on your aquarium once per week If you installed the optional Aquaminiums Aquarium Upgrade Kit you may perform a 50 water change once per month instead This will aid in preventing the buildup of toxins in the water that can become harmful and even deadly to your fish and plants U
13. this manual Some minor assembly and setup is required but we ll have you enjoying your new system in no time IMPORTANT SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Read all Important Safety Instructions and Instructions for Use carefully Remove and discard all packaging materials and keep them out of the reach of children and pets When using an electrical appliance basic safety precations should always be observed including the following WARNING To reduce the risk of fire electrical shock or injury Use indoors only Unplug all electrical cords before performing installation or maintenance Create a drip loop for each electrical cord See following section for details Do not disassemble modify or attempt to repair any part of the system Contact The Aquaponic Source for examination or repair Read and follow all important notices in this guide Copyright 2014 The Aquaponic Source Inc Copyright 2014 The Aquaponic Source Inc yp S y S Page 23 of 26 Page 4 of 26 DRIP LOOP A drip loop simply allows an electrical cord to loop down and back up before the electrical outlet This helps prevent water from trickling down the cord to the electrical outlet ADDITIONAL HELP To stay up to date on the latest in the world of aquaponics please bookmark and refer to the following sites Facebook facebook com TheAquaponicSource Blog TheAquaponicSource com Blog Community Site AquaponicsCommunity com For Cu
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