Tank using Ecosand system

Arokeeper · 29-10-2016, 07:14 PM

Any Ecosand fanatics using the system pls come in and share your experiences

Currently I have been using for a year now. So far so good. My aro and tankmates are doing fine.

Water parameter was stable throughout the whole year. Just had the 1st yearly maintenance last week. Surprising I had my doubts when doing the maintenance
But after seeing how the fishes are quarantine nicely and safe and the tank fully cleaned up, I must say I made the correct choice.

Any hobbyist taking up this system also? Care to share comments

Still not sure how to upload photos here. Any bros can advise

Cheers

itchy · 30-10-2016, 09:21 AM

Can't wait to see your pictures ...

Kohaku · 30-10-2016, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by itchy

Can't wait to see your pictures ...

Actually if u want to see, can dropped by ST 82(beisde rainbow) to view. It's at the second row. If I did not remember wrongly, they use porous stones and sand as filter media or bacteria house. Sort of like nature doing what nature should do.

Anyway I am curious on the details too as I never asked much when I went in the other time.

Arokeeper · 30-10-2016, 09:54 PM

U can drop by look for Willy. He's the man who did all the setup and maintenance for me. Hardworking guy I must say.

Actually 1 year ago when I first started the hobby, I also did quite a research regarding which tank system to use. Sump, overhead filtration, canister are my 3 main consideration. Until I stumble upon Ecosand. To be honest I do have my doubts initially till I went down to have a look. Understand a bit here and there. Then I just go for it due to the simplicity and convenience. Must say I took a gamble haha. But nevertheless, I didn't regret after all. It did serves its purpose and most impt my time. At least I can go oversea work with a piece of mine.

Go have a look if interested. No harm asking.

Cheers

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Aro77 · 30-10-2016, 10:10 PM

Welcome to AF

Looking forward to seeing your photos

Arokeeper · 30-10-2016, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Aro77

Welcome to AF

Looking forward to seeing your photos

Will do will do 😁

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itchy · 30-10-2016, 11:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Arokeeper

U can drop by look for Willy. He's the man who did all the setup and maintenance for me. Hardworking guy I must say.

Actually 1 year ago when I first started the hobby, I also did quite a research regarding which tank system to use. Sump, overhead filtration, canister are my 3 main consideration. Until I stumble upon Ecosand. To be honest I do have my doubts initially till I went down to have a look. Understand a bit here and there. Then I just go for it due to the simplicity and convenience. Must say I took a gamble haha. But nevertheless, I didn't regret after all. It did serves its purpose and most impt my time. At least I can go oversea work with a piece of mine.

Go have a look if interested. No harm asking.

Cheers

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Want to see your tank bioload la. Ecosand system there are many in net or fb, just those setup the bioload not very high so not really impressive from the amazing price tag...

And I understand is transferable to another tank but has to pay quite a big sum for the "pro" to settle the transfer and setup?

Arokeeper · 31-10-2016, 12:01 AM

As for bio load I dun know how to calculate. Currently I have a red aro , 4 frontosa, 4 loaches and a flowerhorn.

I dun think I would want to stuff so many fishes in my tank also.

Regarding the transfer, no comment la bro. I got this system as a new tank. So hard to explain in this situation.

Some more I dun really feed so heavily, so bioload to me not really a big issue. Main thing is I just wanna enjoy and relax to see the fishes when I back home everyday. That's all about this hobby. Maybe I'm lazy doing maintenance, that's why I opt for this system

Cheers

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Arokeeper · 31-10-2016, 12:08 AM

Most important, I wanna be the master of the fishes, not the other way round. 😂 In the case if bioload really go crazy, just do some partial water on a regular basis la. But throughout the past year, I have been monitoring the parameter closely. Ammonia, nitrite in good order. Nitrates also quite stable

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Arokeeper · 31-10-2016, 12:10 AM

Anyway I'm just sharing my experiences, not doing any advertising work. So long the fishes all ok, I'm ok also😬

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29-10-2016, 07:14 PM	#1
Arokeeper New Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Posts: 16	Tank using Ecosand system Any Ecosand fanatics using the system pls come in and share your experiences Currently I have been using for a year now. So far so good. My aro and tankmates are doing fine. Water parameter was stable throughout the whole year. Just had the 1st yearly maintenance last week. Surprising I had my doubts when doing the maintenance But after seeing how the fishes are quarantine nicely and safe and the tank fully cleaned up, I must say I made the correct choice. Any hobbyist taking up this system also? Care to share comments Still not sure how to upload photos here. Any bros can advise Cheers

30-10-2016, 09:21 AM	#2
itchy Endangered Dragon Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 11,159	Can't wait to see your pictures ...

30-10-2016, 09:54 PM	#4
Arokeeper New Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Posts: 16	U can drop by look for Willy. He's the man who did all the setup and maintenance for me. Hardworking guy I must say. Actually 1 year ago when I first started the hobby, I also did quite a research regarding which tank system to use. Sump, overhead filtration, canister are my 3 main consideration. Until I stumble upon Ecosand. To be honest I do have my doubts initially till I went down to have a look. Understand a bit here and there. Then I just go for it due to the simplicity and convenience. Must say I took a gamble haha. But nevertheless, I didn't regret after all. It did serves its purpose and most impt my time. At least I can go oversea work with a piece of mine. Go have a look if interested. No harm asking. Cheers Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

30-10-2016, 10:10 PM	#5
Aro77 Dragon Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 778	Welcome to AF Looking forward to seeing your photos

31-10-2016, 12:01 AM	#8
Arokeeper New Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Posts: 16	As for bio load I dun know how to calculate. Currently I have a red aro , 4 frontosa, 4 loaches and a flowerhorn. I dun think I would want to stuff so many fishes in my tank also. Regarding the transfer, no comment la bro. I got this system as a new tank. So hard to explain in this situation. Some more I dun really feed so heavily, so bioload to me not really a big issue. Main thing is I just wanna enjoy and relax to see the fishes when I back home everyday. That's all about this hobby. Maybe I'm lazy doing maintenance, that's why I opt for this system Cheers Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

31-10-2016, 12:08 AM	#9
Arokeeper New Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Posts: 16	Most important, I wanna be the master of the fishes, not the other way round. 😂 In the case if bioload really go crazy, just do some partial water on a regular basis la. But throughout the past year, I have been monitoring the parameter closely. Ammonia, nitrite in good order. Nitrates also quite stable Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

31-10-2016, 12:10 AM	#10
Arokeeper New Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Posts: 16	Anyway I'm just sharing my experiences, not doing any advertising work. So long the fishes all ok, I'm ok also😬 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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