How to get started
The stones in the bag are full of living bacteria that convert the waste from your fish. The bacteria need water and oxygen, so put the bag in the filter on the day you collect it.
What to do
- Put the whole mesh bag in the filter after the filter sponge, so the stones do not clog with dirt. Do not open the bag.
- If you already have biological media in the filter, leave it there and put Pumella next to it.
- Switch the filter on and make sure the water flows through the bag.
- The bucket and the cotton bag do not go in the aquarium.
What not to do
- Do not rinse the stones under tap water. If the bag needs rinsing, use water from the aquarium.
- Do not let the bag dry out or stand in the sun.
- Do not use medication in the aquarium in the first two weeks without reading the packaging. Some products harm the bacteria.
How much can the stones handle?
From the first day, 1 litre of Levende Pumella can convert the waste from about 0.7 g of food a day. If you are starting a new aquarium, add the fish gradually over a couple of weeks, and measure ammonia and nitrite 2–3 times a week for the first 14 days.
Work out how many litres you need
Maintenance
Clean the filter sponge regularly. The Pumella bag rarely needs touching. If it clogs up, rinse it gently in aquarium water.
The batch number and ”Use by” are on the bucket.