MATURING THE AQUARIUM
AND ADJUSTING FLOW
RATES
6.b
If using fresh mixed salt water and/or artificial media that require maturation, then the aquarium should be left
to run for two weeks prior to the addition of any livestock.
IMPORTANT:
Jellyfish are highly sensitive to freshly mixed salt water. The settling period allows the water to ‘age’ and
stabilise chemically, and for the bacterial colonies to establish on and within the media.If using fresh mixed
water with a pre-matured biologically active filter (live rock rubble) then the settling period may be reduced to 1
week.
Once livestock is added, the flow rate should be adjusted, This can be done by turning the flow adjustment grill
on the intake of the circulation pump
(Fig2: C)
. For best results with Jellyfish, the flow rate should be such that
the animals are very gently circulated around the aquarium at a rate no more than that required to prevent the
Jellyfish from settling out on the bottom. This rate of flow will also help keep food suspended in the water
column where the Jellyfish can feed effectively.
For information specifically relating to Jellyfish husbandry and water quality
testing, we strongly recommend reading the included ‘Jellyfish Husbandry
Guide’
Adjusting the flow
Maturing the aquarium filter
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