Operation:Clean the plastic aquarium and the gravel (not included, Petco gravel recommended).Find the proper height to position the filter on the back side of the aquarium, use minimum water level (water must cover the grate at the bottom of the filter) and water surface level to position filter (water level should be just under the lip of the filter).Add items in the following sequence: clean gravel, dechlorinated water and decorations.Put the cover and the LED lighting on the tank.Connect the light and filter to power supply at the back of the aquarium.Caution:Connect to rated voltage and use a well-grounded outlet.To avoid scratching the plastic, do not wash the gravel in the aquarium.Do not run dry any electric component of the aquarium.Always unplug the power supply when assembling and maintaining the aquarium. Before unplugging, make sure your hands and the plug are dry.Periodically add water into the aquarium to keep the water surface higher that the minimum water level on the filter (above the grate).Supervise children closely when they are near the aquarium.Clean on a regular basis and follow all directions carefully.Do not operate the product if the cord or plug are damaged, if it is malfunctioning or if it has been dropped or damaged in any manner.Inspect product regularly and replace if there are cracks or other damage.For indoor use only.Filter Maintenance:To maximize the effect of the filtration, clean the filter and accessories at least every two weeks.Change the filter media when it is blocked to keep filtration working normally.Clean the filter once a month. To clean the filter, do the following actions in order: unplug the power supply, take out the filter, take out the cartridge, wash the inside of the filter. Do the reverse to reassemble the filter.Clean the impeller and cover of the water pump every thee months using these steps: take out the cartridge holder and water pump, disassemble the cover and impeller of water pump, wash the pump carefully and completely, reassemble the water pump.
Petco Hex Freshwater Aquarium
Dimensions: 8"L X 9.5"W X 12"H
Aquarium Size: 2 gallons