changing mud the right way

bogey3333 · 08/12/2006, 10:04 PM

I am changing the mud in my ecosystem refugium and all I know is to only change half at a time. What is the best way to remove it and put it back in without clouding the whole tank? Any comments would be greatly appreciated!!

Mr.Furious · 08/12/2006, 10:09 PM

Turn the return pumps off and just change it. The refugium is going to get cloudy no matter how hard you try but at least you can keep the display from getting cloudy.

skeeter-doc · 08/12/2006, 10:47 PM

yes I agree with the above statements and then wait for the fuge to settle before turning everything back on

bogey3333 · 08/13/2006, 10:16 AM

I am replacing the ecosystem mud that came with the system with mineral mud by CaribSea. The ecosystem mud is hard to find and too expensive. Does anyone know if this mud will be sufficient or should I fork out the money for the ecosystem mud or is there something else I should get? Thanks for any feedback.

08/12/2006, 10:04 PM	#1
bogey3333 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 21	changing mud the right way I am changing the mud in my ecosystem refugium and all I know is to only change half at a time. What is the best way to remove it and put it back in without clouding the whole tank? Any comments would be greatly appreciated!!

08/12/2006, 10:09 PM	#2
Mr.Furious Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 166	Turn the return pumps off and just change it. The refugium is going to get cloudy no matter how hard you try but at least you can keep the display from getting cloudy.

08/12/2006, 10:47 PM	#3
skeeter-doc Moved On Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: TX Posts: 1,643	yes I agree with the above statements and then wait for the fuge to settle before turning everything back on

08/13/2006, 10:16 AM	#4
bogey3333 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 21	I am replacing the ecosystem mud that came with the system with mineral mud by CaribSea. The ecosystem mud is hard to find and too expensive. Does anyone know if this mud will be sufficient or should I fork out the money for the ecosystem mud or is there something else I should get? Thanks for any feedback.