New aquarium - ATMAN Power Head

[adrian_one]

Hello,

My name is Adrian..
I recently buy an AR-580 aquarium (40 gallons).. But it seems that it was the last one in the store.. so it didn’t comes with the manual instructions... I hope you can help me guys.
I don’t know if the Atman filter must stay all in water or is in the good position (see pictures)
I mean the engine start (make some noise) but it doesn’t push air in the aquarium..
I even don’t know if the level water it’s ok in the aquarium
I would appreciate a lot if you can give me some advices.. please help me..

PS: the Atman model is WP0600B - 780L/h
Thank you and have a nice day..

 

[Lotus]

It looks like the Jebo/Via Aqua tanks that are available.

You definitely need to fill up the tank to the bottom of the silver rim.

As far as I know, the intake (tube with the strainer on the bottom) leads to the powerhead (the box in the second picture), which should go up into a chamber in the hood section, where there should be some kind of filter material.

So, water should go up the pipe (not air bubbles coming down it), into the hood, over some filter media and out into the tank again.

You should definitely be able to ask the store about how it works, if you have any questions.

 

[Helena21]

I have a tank just like yours only its pink and its a 10 gallon. Mine is a Via aqua Va-380.

You need to put the water level up to the brim.

 

[adrian_one]

ok, so the black item (power head) must stay in the water?
up in the silver box it has an input... I suppose that this one must not stay in the water... so this one is the only one which has contact with the air.. ? the rest of filter must stay in the water? it that true?

Thank you very much .

PS: the position of the atman filter is good.. I dont have space to put it in the silver box...

 

[Helena21]

Yes, the rest of the filter must be in the water.

 

[adrian_one]

Yes, the rest of the filter must be in the water.

Thanks Helena, now it works fine ... but I still have some questions... this item ATMAN is an water filter, am I right ?
If yes.. I need to buy another item, I mean an air pomp who push air bubbles in the aquarium.. or.. the ATMAN power head is an water filter and an air pomp ?
Also I don’t see a space in the silver hood for another air pomp… I’m confused… it so important to have the instructions manual.


Thank you.

 

[Lotus]

You really don't need an airpump in an aquarium. The filter should provide enough surface movement for there to be enough oxygen in the tank.

 

[Helena21]

Your filter is just a water filter. It has no air pump.

You can just add a seperate air pump if u wish, but its not needed.

 

[adrian_one]

Thanks guy.. you've really helped me... so I will not buy an air pomp.. if it's ok like that..
I intend to buy 2 goldfish in a few days.. just after the aquarium it will be ready (I set it up yesterday).

I hope it will be ok for them... (I'm really a beginner with goldfishes..) when I was a teenage in high school about 10 years ago.. I had a lot of exotic fishes ... but never had goldfishes...


Thanks again...

PS: I could say I’m back to the hobby that I had when I was adolescent

 

[Lotus]

Just remember not to stock goldfish and tropicals together. Goldfish also need about 10 to 15 gallons per fish, so stock only a few.

 

[adrian_one]

Just remember not to stock goldfish and tropicals together. Goldfish also need about 10 to 15 gallons per fish, so stock only a few.

yes. I will buy only two gold fishes.. I have a 20 gallons aquarium...
But who knows if in a few months if I'll see other beautiful gold fishes in the store .. maybe I’ll not resist to temptation

Do you have any good links with How to…. or Starting with Gold fishes… ?

 

[Lotus]

There's some general advice on goldfish here: http://www.myfishtank.net/forum/showthread.php?t=28247

You should also feel free to start a thread with any goldfish questions. The search function is pretty good, too.

There's also info here: http://www.kokosgoldfish.com/

 

[adrian_one]

There's some general advice on goldfish here: http://www.myfishtank.net/forum/showthread.php?t=28247

You should also feel free to start a thread with any goldfish questions. The search function is pretty good, too.

There's also info here: http://www.kokosgoldfish.com/

Thanks Lotus... Very useful links!

Helena.. is this level of water ok in my aquarium ? can you please post a picture with your aquarium ? so I can see exactly how is set up yours!

Thank you guys.. you really helped me...

 

[Helena21]

Pics of my tank

Sorry i didnt reply to your post quickly.
These are pictures of my tank. Please excuse the dirty filter

 

[Helena21]

oh btw your water level is fine but if u rise it it will be alot quieter.