just about to set up ecosystem method

[Bobg]

Hi just getting the stuff together to set up an ecosystem sump using mineral mud .What is the process to go through adding it it to an existing tank.Do I just set it up and connect to the tank after letting the mineral mud settle for a couple of hours or do I set the sump up and cycle it for a time.I will be capping the mineral mud with aragonite sand and was thinking of adding a couple of cupfulls of sand from my main tank to seed it
Cheers Bob:)

[Sanj]

Hello,

Look on this link, download the filter manual and read pages 11-12 I think. :)
http://www.ecosystemaquarium.com/products/filters/pro-series-filters.html

[jiffy176]

I'm going to be doing the same on my nano soon and the plan is to set up the hob and then start running water from my main tank through it. I think the benefits will only be seen after a few weeks when it all starts to mature. I am hoping that the PO4 remover that is in now and has been for a while will start to remove less as the fuge starts to take over in order that I can eventually run without it .

[Bobg]

Excellent cheers thanks for that:D
Bob

[Cranners]

I wouldnt bother with capping the mud with the sand. Basically put the mud into the filter compartment using the methods described - plastic sheet pour water into compartment allow for the mud to settle and then connect up the filter to the main tank. I placed a few cupfuls of old substrate from my old set when I was closing that down.

If you want any caulerpa let me know as I am going to be harvesting this week - I have lots of the stuff

Jon

[Bobg]

Cheers for that Cranners I think I will follow your advice.I have got some caulerpa in my small Hob refugium so I should be able to seed the sump with that thanks for the offer any way:thumbsup:
CheersBob