Maintenance
This section provides all the necessary information for maintaining and managing the system.
This is a routine to maintain proper functioning and hygiene in the MV system. The main duties include:
Daily
- Check Telegram alarms and fix problems if required.
- Review daily reports to assess mice progression in the training.
Weekly
- Clean the behavioral box and corridor.
- Clean and change sucrose water inside the behavioral box.
Biweekly
- Change citric acid bottles.
- Change cages and enrichment (check if there is enough food).
This can be done every 3 weeks if needed.
Monthly
- Clean the mask and remove droppings below it.
Occasionally
- Manual water delivery to specific mice (when required).
- Water calibration (once every two months or if you suspect something is not working properly).