Miracle Mud System

The miracle mud system, in the images below, uses the natural processes available in the oceans to remove excessive nitrates etc from the environment. As the images progress you can see the actual filtration tank set up and running. You can see the miracle mud filtration system in the base. The main tank is then filled and running on this filtration system. The water is crystal clear and then is made ready for the introduction of livestock and their living environment. Next comes the the inclusion of the environmental setup. As the system progresses I add images below to show clearly the progress of the system and its effects upon the residents of the aquarium. The image sequence below runs from top down, therefore the latest images of this system are at the bottom of the page. Although not a marine expert I am impressed by the clarity of the water via this system, it gives me the impression of making others look "grey" !! I have introduced an article on filtration which can be found at:

http://www.erdingtonaquatics.com/sandfiltration.html

This page is, by necessity, image heavy. It may take some time to load up if your still on a 56k V90 dial up modem. The result of your patience is well worth it. There are also some videos of this system - click here. Ecosystemaquarium have produced an article on how to set this up, you can read this down the page. At the base of these images is an article on the setting up of a Miracle Mud System.

To see a detailed analysis of this system conducted by an independent company - click here

Phase 1 - Running on Miracle Mud Filtration system	Filtration System - Miracle Mud
Phase 2: Filtration in full swing, setting up Tank System	And a week later, life begins with the introduction of corals and conches, a dotdash blenny and others



Conches feeding on the bottom of the Miracle Mud system
29 November 2003 as you will see below - the system is now running very smoothly. One of the advantages of the Miracle Mud System is	the therapeutic and recuperative powers for ailing fish.
The filtration system below the main tank in full "production"

15 December - the tank is really looking good now as you can see from these images above and below


And now on to the 23rd December 2003 - Following Images





The following were taken on 2nd January 2004


The following taken on January 13th 2004



	These next four were taken on 22 January 2004 The whole eco system is thriving and, although not a marine expert, I have seldom seen such "happy" fish!! See the system in operation - Click Here


The following were taken on 3rd February 2004


The next set of images were taken on 11 February 2004. You can see just how the system has grown so well, in such a short space of time.

Taken Feb 23 2004 - this system really looks good, I am well impressed

This was taken on 17 March 2004

Taken 21 April 2004

The Miracle Mud System now illuminated by the Arcadia Series 3 - click here

Taken on 5th August 04 showing development of life in the system

Filters doing a grand job - 11 August 2004

5 September 2004

3 November 2004

23 December 2004

Onto July 2005 and the tank is really thriving, images below:

(with flash)

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 of 1000 - 2000 GPH ( Gallons per Hour).
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 at (50%) every year. 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 is listed in the table below.

Ecosystem Aquarium Filter Box	Tank Size (Gal)	Miracle Mud	50% Mud Exchange Needed Every Year
24 x 10 x 12	40 to 65	10 lbs	5 lbs
30 x 12 x 16	75 to 95	20 lbs	10 lbs
36 x 12 x 18	100 to 135	30 lbs	15 lbs
36 x 16 x 18	150 to 240	40 lbs	20 lbs

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Reproduced by kind permission of http://www.ecosystemaquarium.com