Description

The Fish System 1 – 300 gallons; Holds up to 75lbs of fish

 – Option to add BackFLush Filter Blower

This single tank set up requires less than 6′ x 8′ of space. Commonly used in retail stores and pond shops, but can also be found in many aquaculture classrooms.

System Includes:

• One PT6350 300 gallon fish tank – 65″ diameter x 30″ deep with pre-drilled drain holes for easy installation
• One EX3600 EasyPro® 3600 gph external pump. This whisper quiet, low-RPM pump is also energy efficient at only 1.4 amps
• One PBF1800 EasyPro® Bead Filter rated for up to 60lbs of fish. Add the optional backflush blower to make your routine cleaning faster and use less water
• Includes all necessary fittings, valves, unions, pipe, etc.

About Your Fish System 1

The Fish System 1 is a small-scale recirculating system. This system has three main parts: fish culture tank, water pump, and filter system.

The Fish Culture Tank

This tank is flat-bottomed, eliminating the need for additional stands or supports. It holds 300 gallons and is roto-molded with the finest materials right here in the USA.

Water Pump

An extremely reliable, continuous-duty, energy-efficient pump is included in this system. The pump is the heart of this recirculation system, proudly assembled in the USA. Your fish depend on it!

Filter System

Filtration is provided by a commercial-grade pressurized bead filter. This filter is easy to use and covers your system’s biological and mechanical filtration needs.

The system comes with all the necessary items needed for assembly, including valves and fittings.

Installation Instructions

Step 1: Open filter box, follow the enclosed instructions.

• Attach the union to the return port on the filter and the half union on the pump port. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN!

Step 2: Tighten the bulkhead nut from the outside of the tank, hold the body of the bulkhead assembly securely from inside the tank. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN!

Step 3: Place Equipment Pad near the tank.

• Remove pump from box and place it on the equipment pad.
• Install the reducing male adapter into the pump’s inlet.
• Install the standard male adapter into the pump’s outlet. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN!

Step 4: Insert the black bulkhead assembly in the hole near the bottom of the tank, making sure the rubber gasket is installed inside the tank.

Step 5: Inside the tank, install assembly #2 into the bulkhead assembly.

• Adjust it so the holes are facing into the planned current or rotation of the water. Do not point straight up or straight down.

Step 6: Place assembly #3 between the tank and pump inlet.

• Using PVC primer and glue, install assembly #3 to the bulkhead assembly on the tank and into the inlet on the pump.

Assembly Steps

Step 7: Place the filter on the equipment pad.

• Line up assembly #4 from the pump’s outlet to the pump port of the filter.

Step 8: Connect assembly #1 to the return port on the filter. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN!

Step 9: (For the RCS2BL system only) Install the back flush blower and assembly according to the included instructions.

Step 10: Using PVC primer and glue, install assembly #4 to the outlet on the pump.

• Thread the union on assembly #4 to the fitting on the pump port of the filter. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN!

Step 11: Slide the 45-degree elbow on the end of assembly #1. DO NOT GLUE.

• Orient the elbow to promote the desired direction of current/rotation in the tank.

Finishing Up

Your fish system should be complete. You can now fill the system with water. Once full, run the pump and test the system. If fish are going to be introduced right away, you will need to “seed” your filter with bacteria.

• Bacteria will occur naturally in three to four weeks but needs to be added if fish are added before then.
• Ideally, a few fish (five to ten) should be added after one week, then left for two weeks before adding more fish.
• Be sure to use a dechlorinator if tanks are filled with city water!

The Fish System 2 – Two 300 Gallon tanks; Holds up to 150lbs of fish

 – Option to add BackFLush Filter Blower

System Includes:

• Two PT6350 300 gallon fish tank – 65″ diameter x 30″ deep with pre-drilled drain holes for easy installation
• One EX4500 EasyPro® 4500 gph external pump. This whisper quiet, low-RPM pump is also energy efficient at only 2.7 amps
• One PBF3600 EasyPro® Bead Filter rated for up to 60lbs of fish. Add the optional backflush blower to make your routine cleaning faster and use less water
• Includes all necessary fittings, valves, unions, pipe, etc.

About Your System

The Fish System 2 is a small-scale recirculating system. This system has three main parts; fish culture tank, water pump and filter system.

The Fish Culture Tank

This tank is flat bottomed, eliminating the need for additional stands or supports. It holds 300 gallons and is roto-molded with the finest materials right here in the USA.

Water Pump

An extremely reliable, continuous-duty, energy efficient pump is included in this system. The pump is the heart of this recirculation system, proudly assembled in the USA. Your fish depend on it!

Filter System

Filtration is provided by a commercial grade pressurized bead filter. This filter is easy to use and covers your system’s biological and mechanical filtrations needs.

The system comes with all the necessary items needed for assembly, including valves and fittings.

Instructions

Open filter box, follow the enclosed instructions. Attach the union to the return port on the filter and the half union on the pump port. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN!

Insert the 1” black bulkhead assembly in the larger hole near the bottom of the tank, making sure the ruber gasket is installed inside the tank.

Tighten the bulkhead nut from the outside of the tank, hold the body of the bulkhead assembly securly from inside the tank. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN!

Repeat steps 2-3 to install the 3/4” bulkhead into the smaller hole

Inside of the tank, install assembly #4 into the larger bulkhead assembly. Adjust it so the holes are facing into the planned current or rotation of the water. Do not point straight up or straight down.

Install the black screen (BH401K) into the smaller bulkhead. Do not glue this screen into the bulkheads.

Position the two fish culture tanks approximately 48” apart with the bulkheads facing each other. Place the Equipment Pad between the tanks.

Remove pump from box and place it on the equipment pad. Install the unions into the pump’s inlet & outlet. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN!

Place Assembly #2 between the tanks. Using the union on Assembly #2, connect it to the pump’s inlet DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN!

Slide Assembly #3 under Assembly #2. Using PVC primer and glue, install the intake assembly & self-leveling assembly to the tanks

Place the filter on the equipment pad. Line up Assembly #5 from the pump’s outlet to the pump port of the filter. Using the unions, install the assembly to the outlet on the pump and the pump port of the filter. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN!

Using the union, connect Assembly #1 to the return port on the filter. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN!

Slide the 45 degree elbows on the ends of Assembly #1. DO NOT GLUE! Orientate the elbow to promote the dirrection of current/ rotation in the tank that is desired

For the RCS3BL system only, install the back flush blower and assembly according to the included instructions

Finishing up

Your fish system should be complete. You can now fill the system with water. Once full, run the pump and test the system. If fish are going to be introduced right away, you will need to “seed” your filter with bacteria. Bacteria will occur naturally in three to four weeks but needs to be added if fish are added before then. Ideally a few fish (five to ten) would be added after one week, then left for two weeks before adding more fish. Also be sure to use dechlorinator if tanks are filled with city water!