JUWEL FILTER SYSTEM
These Filter Systems are included with Juwel Aquariums
The task of the filter is to reduce the load from fish and food. This load on the water is reduced by bacteria which settle on the filter (biological filtering). This means there has to be a setup stage for the aquarium, as a sufficient number of the bacteria has to form first. To achieve rapid multiplication of the bacteria, sufficient food must be available.
Hint: for this purpose, it is beneficial to feed from the first day, with no fish in the tank.
In the Juwel filter system, large particles are picked up by the filter wadding, to prevent the area below from blocking up quickly. If the filter wadding is changed regularly, there is an increase in the cleaning intervals for the remaining filter media.
To sum up: the filter's main task does not consist in picking up dirt particles but the filter guarantees stable, healthy water conditions, with its biological filtering.
The large amount of porous areas in the blue sponge filters give the bacteria a large surface on which to settle. The coarse filter sponge should only be cleaned once every three months and the sponge filters below only once a year. Avoid cleaning all the blue sponges at the same time, as this reduces the number of filtering bacteria and biological filtering can be interrupted when they are cleaned completely.
Hint: half fill a bucket with aquarium water and squeeze out the sponges in it several times. This is the gentlest way of cleaning, where the filtering bacteria are concerned.
Recirculation:
The cleaning intervals mentioned above mean that the pump can be used less often for optimal circulation. Filtering is more effective when the pump is used less. The filtering bacteria require sufficient contact time with the water requiring to be cleaned.
Increased recirculation produces less effective filtering! Also, an increase in water movement expels the most important plant nutrients.
For good plant growth, please do not use additional aeration.
To sum up: the more slowly the water flows through the filter, the more effective the cleaning is. Optimal recirculation only occurs as a result of large cleaning intervals. Vigorous water movement and aeration damage plant growth.
So whats inside the Juwel Filters to make them work so well ?
JUWEL Filtermedia! Made to fit each Filter System! Use the filter baskets for your filter system to make maintenance even easier!
Poly Pad
The poly pads clean the water of large dirt particles ensuring that these do not get into the filter sponges clogging them and preventing the bio - cultures to work. Change the Poly pad in your filter system once a week!
Carbon Sponge
The active carbon sponge cleans the water of all chemical impurities by absorbing them in its active carbon. Consequently, these chemcial impurities will not effect the bacteria - cultures inside the blue sponges. If the carbon sponge is left in the filter too long, it can release the chemicals again into the water. Consequently, we recommend to replace the carbon sponge every 4 weeks.
Nitrate Removal Sponge
The nitrate removal sponge assists in enhancing the water quality in your aquarium. Replace it every 6 weeks and see the difference in plants and your fish!!!
Filter Sponge Coarse
The coarse and the fine blue filter sponges house the most important bio - cultures, which are responsible to effectively clean the water. You should clean or replace one sponge at a time every 3 - 6 months to maintain the right biological balance in your aquarium.
Filter Sponge Fine
The coarse and the fine blue filter sponges house the most important bio - cultures, which are responsible to effectively clean the water. You should clean or replace one sponge at a time every 3 - 6 months to maintain the right biological balance in your aquarium.
Compact Super Service Set
The poly pads clean the water of large dirt particles ensuring that these do not get into the filter sponges clogging them and preventing the bio - cultures to work. Change the Poly pad in your filter system once a week! The carbon sponge cleans the water from chemical impurities by absorbing them in the carbon. Thus, the bio - cultures in the sponges will not be effected by chemcial impurities. Replace the carbon sponge every 4 weeks. With this in mind we have designed the Media Service Pack for the Rekord 60. One pack will last you 1 month!
Heater / Thermostat
The Automatic Heater Thermostat is designed to fit perfectly into the Juwel Filter Systems, therefore ensuring an even water temperature within the aquarium. The Juwel heater may also be supplied with a bracket should you require a more conventional style.
Water Pump
Juwels top quality water pumps drive the Juwel Filter Systems - keeping the aquarium nice and clean. They are made to the highest standard so that they are very reliable. Once a month turn the unit off and remove the impellor for cleaning for optimum performance.