Hey, Zoo Fans. In this video we’re going to go over how to
set up and maintain Zoo Med’s Turtle Clean 511.
The Turtle Clean 511 is an external canister filter that is designed to
help maintain clean water in aquatic turtle tanks.
This filter combines mechanical, chemical, and biological filtration to efficiently
clean up to 30 gallons of water. Before starting, review the included
instructions to make sure that all the parts of the filter are included.
Once everything is accounted for, you can begin setting up the Filter.
We’ll first start with putting together the Filter’s Water Intake Unit.
Find one of the two Hard Elbow Units, attach the Intake Tube
to the non-threaded pipe of the Elbow, and screw the Screw Nut on to the threaded pipe.
The Intake Tube is the clear plastic tube that does not have irrigation holes down the side.
Next snap the Intake Strainer and Adapter
together, and attach both to the opposite end of the Intake Tube.
Lastly, add the suction cup clips to the Intake Tube.
To apply the suction cups to the clips, simply press and twist.
Next we’ll put together the Outlet Unit.
Attach the second Hard Elbow Unit to the
small elbow piece and screw the Screw Nut to the threaded pipe.
From here, you have the option of attaching the Spray Bar or Flow Diverter.
When attaching the Spray Bar, add the two Suction Cup Clips and plug the opposite end of the tube.
Once you’ve set up the Intake and Outlet Units, you can begin assembling the Filter.
Start by attaching the four Rubber Feet to the bottom of the Filter.
After that, open the unit by gently pulling on the clasps on the sides of the Filter,
and pressing down to push the Head of the Filter up.
Once you have the unit open, remove the Filter Sponges.
Rinse the sponges, carbon bag, and ceramic media under running water to remove any dust or debris.
Place the Side Filter Sponge into its appropriate chamber,
and then place the Square, center Filter Sponge in the center chamber with the hole facing upwards.
Place the carbon bag in the bottom of the empty chamber.
Take note that the Carbon should not be removed from the bags.
Add the ceramic media on top of the carbon bag.
Lastly, make sure the Intake Strainer is attached correctly on the Impeller Cover,
and that the Air Vent Tube in the Filter Head is pointed upwards.
Fit the Filter Head back onto the unit making sure the Fill
Cap is over the chamber with the Ceramic Media.
Secure the clasps on the side of the canister and your Filter should now be ready to install.
For installation, situate the Intake and Outlet Units the way you want them in your tank.
The Intake Strainer should be completely submerged in water.
Secure the suction cups to a clean, smooth surface.
Screw on 2 Screw Nuts on to the threaded pipes on the Hose Connecting Device.
Place the Canister on a flat surface near the tank and attach the two clear rubber hoses.
The Intake hose should connect to the ‘IN’ pipe on the Canister,
while the Outlet hose should connect to the ‘OUT’ pipe.
Once the hoses are in place, tighten down the Screw Nuts on the ends of each hose.
Make sure there are no kinks in the hose. Hoses can also be cut shorter if needed.
Now that the Filter is ready, remove the Fill Cap on the top of the Filter
and fill the canister with dechlorinated water.
Replace the cap and make sure it is secured.
Now plug the Filter in and it should instantly turn on.
For safety reasons, it’s recommended having a drip loop.
Do this by letting part of the Filter’s cord hang below the power outlet.
The water flow can be adjusted by changing the controls on the Intake and Outlet elbows.
Your Filter is now ready and operational.
This Filter should be cleaned at least once per month.
For Maintenance purposes, always disconnect any
electrical appliances being used with or around the tank.
Rotate the Hose connection device to the ‘Unlock’
position to easily remove the Intake and Outlet hoses from the canister.
For regular cleaning, take the Filter Head off and remove the sponges and carbon.
Clean the sponges under running water to remove as much debris as possible.
Rinse the ceramic media in dechlorinated water and replace the carbon bag every three to four weeks.
From time to time, you’ll want to remove and clean the Filter Strainer and Impeller Cover.
The Cover can be removed by gently pulling up on the tab.
Next, remove the Impeller by pulling up on the small metal shaft.
Clean both the Impeller and Impeller chamber.
Once finished, return all the parts to their appropriate positions and
make sure each one is fastened correctly.
If they aren’t appropriately fastened, the Filter may not operate.
Lastly, make sure the Air Vent Tube is pointing upwards.
Lock the Filter Head back on the canister,
and then connect it to the Hose Connecting device by twisting it to the ‘Lock position’.
Fill the canister with water through the fill cap and replace the cap.
Plug the filter in, and your Filter should now function like new.
That’s all for now. See you next time.