SETUP INSTRUCTIONS
Place appropriate amount of Miracle Mud into Chamber # 2 of the EcoSystem Aquarium filter. (See chart Below)
- Pour water into the filter and let Miracle Mud settle to the bottom. (Approximately 2-3 hours)
- After Miracle Mud has settled, remove any floating particles.
- Turn on pump at a recommended flow rate as shown in table below.
- Allow water to completely cycle through filter (6-8 weeks for new aquariums or until ammonia levels are undetectable). Add caulerpa algae during second week of cycling.
- After cycling period, quarantined fishes and corals may be introduced into the aquarium.
To continue successful maintenance of your marine aquarium system, it is recommended that you add or exchange an appropriate amount of Miracle Mud@ (50%) every 12 months. To ensure that this replacement process will not disturb your aquarium inhabitants, the usage of an add-on filter is highly recommended.
*For existing system - Addition of Ecosystem Filter provides benefits. Smooth transition is recommended to prevent shock to fish and corals.
Recommended Sump Model and Miracle Mud quantities for respective aquarium sizes are listed in the table below.
| Model |
EcoSystem Aquarium Filter Box |
Tank Size (Gal)
|
*Flow (Gallons Per Hour)
|
Miracle Mud
|
50% Mud Exchange
Needed Every 12 months
|
| 2410 |
24 x 10 x12
|
40 to 65
|
600-800 GPH
|
10 lbs
|
5 lbs
|
| 3012 |
30 x 12 x16
|
75 to 95
|
800-1000 GPH
|
20lbs |
10 lbs
|
| 3612 |
36 x 12 x 18
|
100 to 135
|
1000-1200 GPH
|
30 lbs
|
15 lbs
|
| 3616 |
36 x 16 x 18
|
150 to 240
|
1200-1500 GPH
|
40 lbs
|
20 lbs
|
* Flow shown in table is recommended for marine, koi, and freshwater aquariums. Flow for reef aquariums may need to be higher.
