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WingNut 
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Posted: December 29 2006 at 5:08pm |
Hey!
I'm a total newby and am doing research on what kind of system I want.
What I want to wind up with is something that is simple, reliable and redundant.
Does anyone have any experience or feelings with the Ecosystem set up?
I want to wind up with a reef aquarium and some reef friendly fish.
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Daren Wightman
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Posted: December 29 2006 at 5:30pm |
I have the "Ecosystem" filtration. It works great but you can do something similar for much less money and without several hundred dollars in 'miracle mud.' I have never changed out the mud like they recommend. It is expensive and would make a HUGE mess to change. I also run a skimmer and other filtration that isn't part of the ecosystem way.
Daren
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Posted: December 29 2006 at 6:39pm |
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The BEST advice would be to go and check out some of our tanks! Most of us are happy to show off our systems, all you have to do is ask and you will get all kinds of invites. Then you can see first hand all the different ways and systems you want. And you can decide whats right for you.
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Posted: December 29 2006 at 7:01pm |
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Thanks! I would love the chance to check out some successful set ups! I plan to attend the next meeting. In the meantime... if anyone wants to invite a complete stranger into their home.... lol
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ASM G-3 Skimmer
Korallin Calcium Reactor 1502
Barracuda Sequence Reeflo Pump
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Posted: December 29 2006 at 7:44pm |
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Posted: December 29 2006 at 8:43pm |
Like Tileman said. I you want to come over and see my ecosystem you are welcome to. It has been running for over 4 years.
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Posted: December 29 2006 at 8:47pm |
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That would be great! Let me know when you are free.
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Posted: December 29 2006 at 9:33pm |
I live quite close to Daren, If you set up a time to see his tank, you can come by my house also. I work tomorrow, but I should be home tomorrw after 5 or so. If interested, just pm me and I'll give you my address.
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Posted: December 29 2006 at 9:51pm |
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If your up davis county way, your more than welcome here.
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Posted: December 29 2006 at 10:56pm |
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If you ever get down to Spanish Fork area, give me a ring, 420-0505
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Posted: December 30 2006 at 1:14am |
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I have a weird work schedule. My first available time is Sunday.
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Posted: December 30 2006 at 7:03am |
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Sunday works for me also.
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Posted: December 30 2006 at 9:53am |
 WingNut wrote:
Thanks! I would love the chance to check out some successful set ups! I plan to attend the next meeting. In the meantime... if anyone wants to invite a complete stranger into their home.... lol |
 Check out my status to the left and signature line below. For more than four years and more than 8000 posts the entire world has had access to my contact info and has been invited to visit, see and discuss reefkeeping. 
Below is a picture of Miracle Mud. It is mostly silica sand which offers no benefit to a healthy reef system.
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Posted: January 03 2007 at 5:53am |
Gosh!
Thanks all for the invites! The holidays were a bit hectic and it looks like it will be a couple weeks before I can visit anyone's homes to see there setups. Although I really look forward to it!
In the meantime, does anyone have any experience or opinions regarding the all glass megaflow model 4?
Is there a place for me to put in macroalgae?
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50 Gallon Sump/Refugium
ASM G-3 Skimmer
Korallin Calcium Reactor 1502
Barracuda Sequence Reeflo Pump
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Posted: January 07 2007 at 9:40am |
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Are the Megaflows the ones with the Durso standpipes?
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