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Assembling the Red Sea Max S Series framework

Setting up our own display model of the Red Sea Max S Series S 400 at Aquahome Aquatic Centre. We are planning a short clip showing every step of setting up the Red Sea S Series aquarium, for a more detailed running blog, please see our Aquahome Blog

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Aquahome New Arrival of Display Red Sea Max S Series S 400 Aquarium

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Well we have finally taken delivery of our display S 400 Red Sea Max S Series aquarium and we will be providing regular updates and blogs every step of the way from delivery, to each stage of the set up as well as regular updates on how the tank matures and improves with age!

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Delivery :- Well to say most aquariums just arrive on a pallet with minimal packaging etc we wasn’t expecting how the RSM S 400 turned up encased in a MDF crate, S Series style packaging! It took us a while to carefully remove each panel of MDF and maybe a little over the top but if your spending a large amount of money on an S Series aquarium then you do expect good quality packaging and its we feel its worth spending a little extra time unpacking than having it turned up scratched or worse! First impressions are very good! Your wont fit the crate in your house so be prepared for the delivery of your S Series aquarium and make sure you have plenty of room and helping hands to unpack. Ideally as garage, car port or at least drive way (maybe with a gazebo or something in case it rains?)

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Step one :- Unpacking. Carefully remove the top lid and then remove the outer panels of the MDF crate around the Red Sea Max. Then carefully remove the individual boxes and packaging and place with care to one side. Do not try and lift the aquarium or anything with all the equipment etc inside it. Pay particular care and attention to removing the S Series Sump filter from inside the main tank, cleverly the packaging on the sump box has handles for easily lifting the sump tank out of the main S Series aquarium tank, you will need assistance to do this. We also recommend watching the set up videos we have on the Aquahome website Ideally use a tablet and have this running whilst unpacking and setting up your aquarium. You can simply pause and play as you go along, but we found by using the videos we didn’t miss any steps and it was a much smoother process than just using the instruction booklet alone. The individual components are quite light to move around, but do not attempt to lift the tank unless you have four people to assist, one for each corner. You do not want any disasters! Don’t forget you will need help both moving the aquarium inside your property but also to lift the tank onto the cabinet once assembled so put the kettle on and keep your helping hands waiting around for a few hours until you have your cabinet built.

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Step two :- Assembly of the Max S Line Cabinet Framework. You will need some tools to perform the task of building up your S Line cabinet, we recommend a powerful screwdriver, a rubber mallet, a flat head screwdriver and also a cross head type screwdriver. You will also need a spirit level when it comes to getting the cabinet into position. Each part of the frame work to the cabinet frame is clearly labelled up and matches the instructions, so double check each one each step of the way before you assemble. Give yourself a good 4 hours or so to assemble to cabinet and get it level with the aquarium in place. The framework is made from aluminium so strong and light, use the feet on the framework to identify left and right and also the back of the framework has protruding parts so its easy to work out which way round the frame panels go on the S Series but again take your time and don’t have the torque setting too high on the screwdriver in order for not to strip the threads when tightening up the screws. For a step by step guide, please watch Part 2 on the video section on the Aquahome website

Our next step will be the panels and positioning of the cabinet…

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Nexus 310 Pond Filter System ready for delivery to our customer

Nexus 310 Pond Filter

We have just inspected and got ready the Nexus 310 Pond Filter system ready for delivery to our customer. The Nexus Pond filters from Evolution Aqua have revolutionised the way ponds are filtered with the combined mechanical and biological filtration that creates a high performance filter system for all sizes of ponds. Combine both the industry proven Kaldnes Moving Bed coupled with the exceptional New Eazy mechanical filter. This combined filter system provides outstanding water clarity and quality and extremely easy to service and clean.There really is no competition in price and what can be achieved using these range of pond filters. Comes complete with 100 litres of media with the Nexus 310

NEXUS RANGE OF POND FILTERS

We are now pleased to offer the FULL range of Nexus pond filters and Easy pods at Aquahome. We even have a live demo model we can talk you through. These really are as simple as pond filtration gets whilst being one of the most advanced cutting edge filtration technologies currently available. We can talk you through which size would be best for your pond and show you how these simple pod systems work. Eazy pods start from only £399

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Artificial Jellyfish at Aquahome in Leyland

Are they real!? These artificial jellyfish from Fish R Fun will have your friends and family fooled. Our customers certainly think they are real when they see them on display. There artificial jellyfish pulse and move underwater with the circulation and under either spot or blue lighting the jellyfish have an electrified glow to them which is memorising! For only £9.99 these artificial jellyfish can make a great feature for any aquarium display.

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Fluval M 90 Reef Aquarium at Aquahome Leyland

Aquahome Aquatic Centre in Leyland have on display in their dedicated aquarium tank room the new Fluval M 90 Reef Aquarium. The Fluval M really are impressive systems and work on the simple Berlin method using just circulation with the Powerful Fluval Sea CP circulation pump and powerful skimming with the Fluval Sea Protein Skimmer. The Fluval M90 , M60 and M40 also come with the impressive Fluval Sea LED lighting bars which have fantastic reviews. Also complete with heater, the Fluval M are sure to be a big hit with newbies or more experienced reef keepers. After setting up our M 90 we think they are solidly built, very stylish and with all the Fluval Sea equipment they are at the cutting edge of technology. They certainly get the thumbs up from the Aquahome team. Call in to see our Fluval M live reef display today!

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