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Terrible Name - Brilliant Product
As filtration we are using an Ecosystem 4822 Pro Sump
They come with 3 lights, 2 7 inch sock holders (and Socks) and 60 pounds of Miracle Mud
They are made from hand glued acrylic in the USA by Leng Sy.
First Picture shows a Miracle Mud 10 pound Jar, Second the Bed of Mud between 1 to 1.5 inches thick and the last picture shows a plastic bag laid over mud bed where the water enters this section of the sump (you put a plastic bag down so it does not stir up the mud - remember this step)
Miracle mud acts like a DSB (deep sand bed) without the potential issues of them. It also slowly releases minerals back into the aquarium.
The Ecosystem Method works through personal experience. We have used it on 5 tanks now.
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So we added a lot of fish, coral and live Carib Sea rock to the tank yesterday.
So first thing was to have a good look around, make sure all the corals are ok, (no floating fish _PHEW!)
and do some tests…
We import Tropic Marin test kits from Germany. Very accurate and simple to use.
ZERO - Love the Ecosystem Method. It just works
So time for fish breakfast
Here is a short video for you….
All for now from the all the team at Aqua Blue
What a day.
The tank had been filled and maturating for almost 4 days and we decided to move everything from the old 4 x 2.5 x 2.5 foot office aquarium to our new tank.
Armed with Buckets, Garbage bags and some reachin’ tongs Pete set forth.
4 hours later…
The last picture is the “mature” Carib sea rock from the old tank. Look at the life on it and covered in Coraline Algae.
The Middle Picture shows some Tangs (Big blue was playing dead and Robbie was freakin’ out), 2 of my 3 purple tanks just kept swimmin’
So the first job was to place all the coral from the old tank, empty some water out of the tank as the levels kept rising and flooding the sump (see under)
Then position more coral where they won’t sting or eat each other. Take another look from the top , from the side. Set Linky (the blue starfish) free. The finally hey presto….
After carefully adding tank water into the fish buckets over a quite longer period it was time for our tangs to go free range!!!
Pete is excellent at doing this (you can’t buy experience).
Did I mention yet we decided to go to Nielsen’s Marine Mates to get some more? The first picture below is our new Racing Sohal Tang (thanks Ben)
What a day, time for all good fish to go to bed!!!.
New study proves that flow from the VorTech family of pumps exceeds even the company’s own advertised claims
EcoTech Marine, the company that revolutionized the reef aquarium propeller pump, is pleased to announce the results of a scientific study on flow rates published today in this month’s edition of Advanced Aquarist magazine.
Dr. Sanjay Joshi, Ph.D., professor of Industrial Engineering and Manufacturing at the Pennsylvania State University, conducted the study. He used a proven method to accurately determine the output flow of several leading aquarium propeller pumps. The study scientifically shows the entire VorTech line delivers superior flow rates far in excess of what EcoTech Marine itself was claiming in its own marketing and advertising.
The MP40, the VorTech that started it all, delivers 18.2% more than its advertised claim of 3200 GPH—netting 3781 GPH in the study.
The MP10, ideally situated for tanks smaller than 50 gallons, has an advertised flow rate of 1575 gallons per hour (GPH). The study showed a GPH of 2460—a 56.2% increase over the advertised amount.
The MP60, perfectly matched for the largest aquariums, has an advertised rate of 7500 GPH. It delivered 8509 GPH in the controlled study—an increase of 13.5% and unmatched by any other similarly sized pump in the industry
“At EcoTech Marine, we pride ourselves on delivering technologically superior products with exceptional value,” says Tim Marks, president of EcoTech Marine. “Using the most accurate equipment and technology possible to measure water flow, Dr. Joshi looked at a wide range of pumps from a variety of manufacturers. The fact the VorTech delivered superior results is a testament to our unrelenting commitment to engineering and manufacturing the most advanced products in the industry.”
In an effort to standardize the flow measurements and claims for aquarium propeller pump manufacturers, EcoTech enlisted the help of Dr. Sanjay Joshi to design an independent study utilizing the latest in analytical techniques available. To perform the study, Dr. Joshi used a Sontek 10-MHz Acoustic Doppler Velocimeter in a 350-gallon aquarium. The velocity profile of the pump exit flow was measured at a distance of one diameter downstream from the output of the pumps, and these measurements were used to determine the volume flow rate output.
“We’re very pleased with the results of the study,” said Marks. “The loyalty of EcoTech Marine customers has been rewarded. Reef aquarists purchase a pump for an expected performance, the most important of which is flow rate. We’d rather under-promise and over-deliver any day of the week to earn our customer’s loyalty.”
Click here to read the full article in Advanced Aquarist and see how the VorTech stacked up against the competition.
Master Test Kit
New from Serenity Aquatics new Complete pH Test kit
Contains pH up Powder, pH down Powder, Bromo Blue indicator, Testing Vial and indicator.
Ideal for fresh water, tropical and planted aquaria.
Great value for money!
Ask for Serenity at you local pet or Aquarium store. Made in Australia from local ingredients.
made in Australia from local and imported ingredients (the plastic might come from O/S0
TURTLE POWER
Serentiy Aquatics have launched their new range of Turtle Health Blocks for all you Terapin lovers out there.
In three sizes 20g, 60g and 100g sizes to suite aquaria and ponds.
These use quality ingredients and not just chalk. Made in Australia from quality ingredients.
This block releases calcium with vitamin D3 and other minerals into the water slowly to assist in turtle health and prevent shell softening.
If you love your Turtle use Serenity Turtle Health Blocks
Made in Australia from local and important ingredients (the plastic might come from O/S)
