EcoSystems Aquarium question

AquamanEddie · 10/15/2007, 07:31 PM

Ive been out of the hobby for approx 5 years after havind reefs for over 10 yrs. Im considering returning so i started doing research. My LFS uses the Ecosystem for their display tank, its amazing.

All the refugium talk is new to me. DSB was the latest craze when I departed, and of cource the Berlin method very popular.

Is this method reputable and effective? No protein skimmer? ARG!!

BTW- This forum and hobby has come a long way!!

Eddie

sammy75 · 10/19/2007, 08:56 AM

Been considering it myself. It has been around a long time. Would love to see one in person. Were are you located, and what LFS was it?

ccoral · 10/19/2007, 10:48 AM

my feeling is to use both ref. and a skimmer. Most of there systems now come with both see site and you will see.

ledford1 · 10/19/2007, 12:13 PM

My feelings on EcoSystem is that their products are a bit pricey. You can recreate the same things they are doing for much less.

I like using a fuge. It's great for LR, macro, remote DSB, etc. I know EcoSystem recommends their mud for a fuge, but I'm not big on that either.

I also think skimmers are great. I can see there are some setups where you don't need/want a skimmer, but they are usually a big asset to your tank.

That's my 2 cents.

Percula9 · 10/19/2007, 09:44 PM

I use both and have good results.

coast2coast7390 · 10/19/2007, 10:09 PM

ecosystem aquarium setups are always awsome...their favorite thing to show are angels in their reef tanks...apparently Long Beach Aquarium here in California uses Mirical Mud

moze229 · 10/19/2007, 10:13 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by AquamanEddie
Ive been out of the hobby for approx 5 years after havind reefs for over 10 yrs. Im considering returning so i started doing research. My LFS uses the Ecosystem for their display tank, its amazing.

All the refugium talk is new to me. DSB was the latest craze when I departed, and of cource the Berlin method very popular.

Is this method reputable and effective? No protein skimmer? ARG!!

BTW- This forum and hobby has come a long way!!

Eddie

Even though you are somewhat familiar with all of the processes of reefing, I would go over this just to refresh your memory and see some of the newer stuff that you may not be familiar with. Welcome back!

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...readid=1031074

Matt

coast2coast7390 · 10/19/2007, 10:22 PM

go to their web site

ecosystemaquariums dot com

at least thats what i think it is because i havent been on that site for a while back when i did a science fair project on it in 7th grade

AquamanEddie · 10/20/2007, 10:08 AM

Thanks to ALL. Its great to have a good source of info to count on with a hobby such as this.

Eddie

gfxslayer · 10/20/2007, 11:15 AM

then, welcome aboard captain

this is great hobby and I'm sure you're not gonna leave it anymore from now.

10/15/2007, 07:31 PM	#1
AquamanEddie Awaiting Email Confirmation Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 5	EcoSystems Aquarium question Ive been out of the hobby for approx 5 years after havind reefs for over 10 yrs. Im considering returning so i started doing research. My LFS uses the Ecosystem for their display tank, its amazing. All the refugium talk is new to me. DSB was the latest craze when I departed, and of cource the Berlin method very popular. Is this method reputable and effective? No protein skimmer? ARG!! BTW- This forum and hobby has come a long way!! Eddie

10/20/2007, 11:15 AM	#10
gfxslayer Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 8	then, welcome aboard captain this is great hobby and I'm sure you're not gonna leave it anymore from now. __________________ Saltwater Aquarium Guide for Beginner http://www.saltwaterfishtips.com/

10/19/2007, 08:56 AM	#2
sammy75 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 2	Been considering it myself. It has been around a long time. Would love to see one in person. Were are you located, and what LFS was it?

10/19/2007, 10:48 AM	#3
ccoral Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 468	my feeling is to use both ref. and a skimmer. Most of there systems now come with both see site and you will see.

10/19/2007, 12:13 PM	#4
ledford1 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: NW Arkansas Posts: 2,241	My feelings on EcoSystem is that their products are a bit pricey. You can recreate the same things they are doing for much less. I like using a fuge. It's great for LR, macro, remote DSB, etc. I know EcoSystem recommends their mud for a fuge, but I'm not big on that either. I also think skimmers are great. I can see there are some setups where you don't need/want a skimmer, but they are usually a big asset to your tank. That's my 2 cents.

10/19/2007, 09:44 PM	#5
Percula9 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Orange County CA Posts: 3,819	I use both and have good results.

10/19/2007, 10:09 PM	#6
coast2coast7390 Moved On Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Garden Grove Posts: 3,627	ecosystem aquarium setups are always awsome...their favorite thing to show are angels in their reef tanks...apparently Long Beach Aquarium here in California uses Mirical Mud

10/19/2007, 10:22 PM	#8
coast2coast7390 Moved On Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Garden Grove Posts: 3,627	go to their web site ecosystemaquariums dot com at least thats what i think it is because i havent been on that site for a while back when i did a science fair project on it in 7th grade

10/20/2007, 10:08 AM	#9
AquamanEddie Awaiting Email Confirmation Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 5	Thanks to ALL. Its great to have a good source of info to count on with a hobby such as this. Eddie