Petco Bookshelf Freshwater Fish Aquarium

Rinse gravel and décor (not included) before placing into tank. Place gravel or other substrate on the bottom.Add water to about 1 inch from the top of the aquarium.Add water to the Hang-On Power Filter priming as needed until the water begins to overflow into the aquarium on its own.Plug in the Hang-On Power Filter to turn on. See Hang-On Power Filter instructions.Place hood on top, plug in the hood, and switch the light to the on position.Important Safety Instructions: Aquarium Reflectors; Model No. AQT-304 (with FH-20F-DX Electrical Rating: 120V. 60Hz. 15W). Warning - To guard against injury basic safety precautions should be observed including the following:Read and follow all safety instructionsDanger - To avoid possible electric shock, special care should be taken since water is employed in the use of aquarium. For each of the following situations, do not attempt to repair yourself: return the appliance to an authorized service facility for service or discard the appliance.If the appliance falls into water, DO NOT reach for it! First unplug it and then retrieve it. If electrical components of the appliance get wet, unplug the appliance immediately.Carefully examine the appliance after installation. It should not be plugged in if there is water on the parts not intended to be wet.Do not operate any appliance if it has a damaged cord or plug, or if it is malfunctioning or it it is dropped or damaged in any manner.To avoid the possibility of the appliance plug getting wet, position aquarium stand and tank to one side of a wall mounted receptacle to prevent water from dripping on to the receptacle or plug. A "drip loop" should be arranged by the user for each cord connecting an aquarium appliance to the receptacle. The "drip loop" is the part of the cord below the level of the receptacle, or the connector if an extension cord is being used to prevent water from traveling along the cord and coming in contact with the receptacle. If the receptacle does get wet, DO NOT unplug the cord. Disconnect the fuse to the circuit breaker that supplies power to the appliance. The unplug and examine for the presence of water in the receptacle.Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.To avoid injury do not contact moving parts or hot parts such as heaters, reflectors, lamp bulbs and the like.Always unplug the appliance from the outlet when not in use, before putting on or taking off parts and before cleaning. Never yank to pull the plug from outlet. Grasp the plug and pull to disconnect.Do not use an appliance for other than intended use. The use of attachments not recommended or sold by the appliance manufacturer may cause an unsafe condition.Do not install or store the appliance where it will be exposed to the weather or to temperatures below freezing.Make sure an appliance mounted on a tank is securely installed before operating it.Read and observe all the important notices on the appliance.If an extension cord is necessary, a cord with proper rating should be used. A cord rated for less amperes or watts that the appliance rating may overheat. Care should be taken to arrange the cord so that it will not be tripped over or pulled.A polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). As a safetly feature, this plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electritcian. Never use an extension cord unless plug can be fully inserted. Do not attempt to defeat this safety feature.This appliance was designed for use with the aquarium cover that comes with this aquarium. DO NOT USE OVER "OPEN" WATER. Moisture from the aquarium will collect on exposed light parts and may cause a shock hazard and / or damage the light.This appliance is intended for HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.Do not use or mount this appliance in such a way that the top vents are restricted or blocked. These vents are necessary to avoid ballast over-heating and insure safe operating temperatures.Important Cleaning and Servicing Precautions:Cleaning: It is important to keep this appliance clean. Unplug and remove the unit from the aquarium using two hands. Wipe exposed surfaces carefully with a damp cloth to remove any dust or mineral deposits which may collect over time. Make sure all surfaces are dry before reinstalling using two hands.Servicing: In order to assure proper electrical connections and polarity, replacement parts and servicing should be performed by a qualified electrician.Removable rear sections for accessories such as heaters, power filters, etc.The use of AIR STONES is not recommended for these products as they greatly reduce bulb life.