Trouble Shooting - Red Sea MAX C Serie Manual De Instalación Y Operación

Red Sea MAX C-Series
Change the carbon filter
Replace the active carbon filter every two months.
Lighting tube replacement
Over 6-12 months, the intensity of the fluorescent tubes will decrease as
much as 50% and the spectrum will narrow towards the red end, which
can promote algae bloom.
Refer to the installation instructions (chapter 8; page 16) for inserting
replacement tubes. Always switch off the complete lighting controller at
the Power Center before doing any maintenance work on the lights.
Lighting Compartment Lens
Wipe the lens regularly with a soft cloth.
Hood Fans
Ensure that the air vents on either side of the hood are clean and free
from dust. The cooling fans inside the hood are a wear item and may
need replacing from time to time. Mechanical noise from the fans is an
indication that they need replacing.
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13 Trouble shooting

Q. My set up is new and the skimmer doesn't seem to be skimming.
A. Check that the salinity of the water is within the correct range for
reef aquariums. If the setup is new or if you have just cleaned your
skimmer, rinse thoroughly with water and return to the sump. The
skimmer should start foaming within a few days. Skimmers react to
changes in water density and other harmless chemical residue from
the production process. While this is safe for your aquarium, it will
impede the skimmer's efficiency for a couple of days. Remember that
your skimmer will work only if the water contains proteins, as these
proteins bind to the surface of the air bubbles and give the bubbles
the structural rigidity they need to ascend the neck of the skimmer
and settle in the collection cup.
Q. My skimmer is new and is producing a lot of weak, watery foam
(over-skimming).
A. Production of an excessive amount of weak, watery foam – also
referred to as over-skimming indicates the presence of chemical
substances that need to be removed by the skimmer. Lower the
position of the Skim Adjuster as necessary to reduce the water level in
the skimmer neck and if necessary reduce the air flow by adding the
air valve to the air inlet and restrict the air flow until you get a stable
foam production. It may take a few days for the skimmer to remove
all of the chemicals.