Gifted some Seachem Matrix

ShawnSaucier · Aug 17, 2015

I just received a 2 liter tub of Matrix from a friend, and I'm wondering if anyone has any experience with this stuff being used in a reef sump. Should it be run pre or post skimmer, used in the fuge as rubble, or could I place it all under my skimmer stand? I have thought about adding Marinepur blocks in the past, just for some extra bio filtration, but never really pursued it. I would not want to start another cycle either. Any thoughts?

Randy Holmes-Farley · Aug 17, 2015

Do you have elevated nitrate in the aquarium?

ShawnSaucier · Aug 17, 2015

Randy Holmes-Farley said:
Do you have elevated nitrate in the aquarium?[/QUOTE

They are not to out of hand, maybe a little higher than I would ideally want. Unfortunately I do travel quite a bit, which leaves my wife to do water changes when I am gone. She does a great job, but the tank being my thing, her eye isn't as discerning when observing the tank. I would not want to run a ULNS, I think a bit of dirt is always good. But there is definitely a difference in the appearance of the tank from when I am hoe for long periods and then when I get home from traveling..

Randy Holmes-Farley · Aug 17, 2015

If I were to use it, I'd probably put it on the bottom of the fuge like rock rubble.
Not sure what your skimmer stand is like.
Pre or post skimmer doesn't really matter.

ShawnSaucier · Aug 17, 2015

Randy Holmes-Farley said:
If I were to use it, I'd probably put it on the bottom of the fuge like rock rubble.
Not sure what your skimmer stand is like.
Pre or post skimmer doesn't really matter.

The skimmer stand is basic, two adjustable uprights with the base on top (synergy). I thought it might be a good spot as it is in front of the water entrance to the skimmer compartment, so a nice flow over the media..