Ferplast STAR LED Serie Manual De Uso página 7

BLUEXTREME (Fig. 4). The most powerful external filtering system. Includes filtering materials,
pump and accessories. For freshwater and seawater. Look at the BLUEXTREME user's manual to have
more informations.
BLUCLIMA (Fig. 5). Heater completely submergible, for freshwater and seawater aquariums. Look at
the BLUCLIMA user's manual to have more information.
STEEL STAY WIRES (Fig. 6). Special high-resistance and stainless-steel stay wires, located on both
the upper and lower frames ensure maximum safety. The stay wires cannot be removed; if they are
removed the warranty shall forfeit.
GLASS THICKNESS (Fig. 7). All STAR LED aquariums are provided with 12 mm-thick glass fish tanks
(8 mm in the case of STAR CUBE LED) sealed with high-module silicone.
PROFILE IN ANODIZED ALUMINIUM (Fig. 8). The structure is made with special EN AW-6060 15
micron anodized aluminium alloy profiles, in order to ensure greater resistance to wear, also in the case
of marine environments (saltwater).
AUTOMATIC PISTONS (Fig. 9). Special automatic pistons facilitate the opening of the lid. These have
been treated so that they are also resistant to salt water.
FRONT HATCH (Fig. 10). Each fish tank has a practical and easy-to-open front hatch.
TOP COVER (Fig. 11). Top cover completely hinged to the upper frame.
SUCTION GRILLS (Fig. 12). All rear ventilation grills are provided with an adjustable opening.
SIDE HATCHES (Fig. 13). Practical side hatches enable to add further accessories such as skimmers,
etc.
PRESET FOR INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL FILTERS (Fig. 14). Preset for passage of internal filters
BLUWAVE and/or external filter tubes BLUEXTREME.
PRESET FOR AUTOMATIC FOOD FEEDER (Fig. 15). Preset for CHEF PRO food feeder positioning
by removing a ventilation grill.
INSTALLING THE STAR LED AQUARIUM
After correctly positioning the aquarium, by strictly following the instructions set forth in "IMPORTANT
WARNINGS", proceed with the STAR LED aquarium installation and start-up:
• Introduce the supplied LED bars inside the lamp holders, then fix the connectors between the LED
bar and the adapter (Fig. 16), making sure to completely tight the ring nut in order to prevent
water from entering (IP67) (Fig. 16A);
• fix the thermometer (Fig. 17) to the fish tank where it is clearly visible;
• furnish the aquarium according to your taste (your local aquarium shop will be able to help and
advise you);
• in any case, if you are furnishing your aquarium with freshwater tropical fish, we advise you to
spread a thin and even layer - no more than 5mm - of fertilizer (Fig. 18) on the bottom of the
fish tank and then cover the layer with gravel. Overall thickness should not be lower than 4 cm. Fill
the fish tank with water (we advise you to use 50% tap water and 50% demineralised water for
aquariums, although this percentage may vary according to the characteristics of your tap water);
• install the external filter by strictly following the instructions reported in the relevant user's
manual (including the use of BLUSTART capsules (Fig. 19) at filter start-up). We advise you to
position the suction and delivery tubes in the 2 rear angles of the aquarium and to use the two
removable grills for the passage of these tubes. If you have purchased the STAR 200 LED aquarium,
which has 2 external filters, we advise you to place the 2 suction tubes in the 2 rear angles and the
2 delivery tubes in the centre of the fish tank;
• fix the BLUCLIMA heater to the inner side of the fish tank, using relevant clips and suckers, in a
place where the heater comes into contact with a generous flow of water (for example, near filter
delivery);
• set the heater temperature depending on the plants and fish species chosen (for example, for fresh
water tropical aquariums, average temperature is around 25°-26° C);
• arrange the plants in the aquarium 24h after filling the fish tank with water, so that the
temperature and the chemical values of the water are stabilized;
• we advise you to illuminate the aquarium around 8 hours per day: If you notice an excessive
development of algae, reduce the photoperiod to 7 hours; If the plants find it difficult to grow,
increase even up to 9 - 10 hours;
• during filter maturation, administer a small dose of dry food daily: this will help bacterial flora
form;
• when introducing the fish, add the remaining BLUSTART capsules provided with the filter, as
indicated in the relevant user's manual;
• we recommend not to introduce a high number of fish in the aquarium at the beginning, but to
slowly reach maximum population.
MAINTENANCE OF STAR LED AQUARIUM
The main maintenance activities we recommend you to carry out, apart from the daily administration
of food and the periodical check of temperature and chemical values, are:
• Siphon the bottom of the fish tank, if necessary with the specific Ferplast BLU 9027 aspirator on
sale at your local aquarium shop;
• Add demineralised water (in both freshwater and saltwater aquariums) in order to replace the
evaporated water as soon as the level of water in the fish tank is excessively low;
• Substitute 5-10% of fish tank water with demineralised water at least every month;
• Avoid using detergents when cleaning the outside of the fish tank. Be extremely careful not to
damage the silicone string that keeps the glass sheets together;
• clean the inside of the fish tank with the Ferplast BLU 9031/9036/9038/9039 floating metal
brushes (Fig. 20), available at your local aquarium shop. The practical BLU 9019 cleaning kit is
also available and is provided with interchangeable blade and sponges;
• clean the filter according to the frequency and procedures indicated in the user's manual.
If you want you can change or add LED bars:
• remove the side hatches;
• unscrew all the screws and remove the plastic head (Fig. 21 A/B);
• remove the automatic piston, after taking out the pin (Fig. 21 C);
• unscrew all the screws in the aluminium bar that keeps the cover together;
• add or replace the lamp holders in their relevant runners placed underneath the cover by using the
inserts' wings (Fig. 21 D).
• Fix the LED bar to the lamp holder (Fig. 16), then fix the connectors between the LED bar and the
adapter (Fig. 16 A), making sure to completely tight the ring nut in order to prevent water from
entering.
• close the cover head and replace the piston in the opposite way.
WATER PARAMETERS
Your STAR LED aquarium works automatically because its filter checks all water parameters and adjusts
them to the life of the animals and plants. Aquarium water is a complex solution, defined by many
chemical and physical 'measurements': temperature, acidity level (pH), total and carbonate hardness
(GH, KH), polluting substances content (PO
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With your STAR LED aquarium... you don't need to become an expert in chemistry!
SUGGESTED ACCESSORIES
Ferplast also offers a complete range of aquarium accessories. Ask to your local retailer:
CONNECTION KIT (FIG. 22). Connection kit for the passage of the filter pipes inside the tank. This in
order to enhance the design of the tank and the natural habitat created inside your aquarium.
BLUSKIMMER (FIG. 23). Internal skimmer, designed by Ferplast, ensure full respect for the life and
health of fish and invertebrates. Installing and managing it allows you to keep your marine aquarium
perfectly efficient, thanks to the innovative technical solutions that allow the formation of a dense, dry
foam that can retain the dirt and easily remove it from the aquarium. BLUSKIMMER is supplied with all
the parts and accessories needed for it to function at its best. The integrated pump is homologated and
conforms to all the relative international safety standards (EN60335-2-41).
CHEF PRO (FIG. 24). CHEF PRO automatic fish feeder is able to provide optimum fish feeding
conditions, keeping the fish food fresh over time. In fact, the container houses an auger, which keeps
the food well mixed while pushing constant doses towards the outlet. The CHEF PRO feeder is ideal for
flaked or granular food. CHEF PRO is a completely safe product as it runs on a very low power supply
(3 Volts).
BLUMODULAR (FIG. 25). Internal modular filter with adjustable flow. Complete with filter material.
Modules (that may be combined and added at will) let various materials be used simultaneously,
guaranteeing high power suction and rapid flow.
CO ENERGY PROFESSIONAL (FIG. 26). Cylinder CO
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STANDS FOR STAR AQUARIUMS. These cabinets combine maximum resistance with an extremely
elegant, and at the same time simple, design. Furthermore, the wooden top enhances the fish tank
design and perfectly blends with the internal cabinet and its 'push-push' door latch. All stands are
preset for connection with the CONNECTION KIT (Fig. 22). The easy-to-adjust feet enable to perfectly
balance the fish tank on any surface whatsoever.
SPARE PARTS AND ACCESSORIES. Every part of the STAR LED aquarium and filter is easy to replace.
Spare parts are available at the shop where you purchased your aquarium. A large amount of Ferplast
accessories are also available: these accessories are continuously updated and are useful for adapting
your aquarium to your most varied demands. When replacing any component, in order to ensure
maximum product functionality and safety, it is necessary to use original Ferplast spare parts only.
Installation of non original spare parts invalidates the warranty.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. Freshwater or saltwater environments may be installed in the STAR
LED aquarium. However, its modular and highly flexible nature allow the installation of most diverse
environments (even temperate environments, by adding a refrigerator) as also the implementation
of various accessories (specific filtering systems, skimmers, CO
lamps, etc...). Your local aquarium shop will be able to give you instructions. Your local aquarium
shop, furthermore, will be able to help you choose the fish to breed in your aquarium and give you
information on the amount, type and frequency of food to give to your fish.
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