Refugium mud?
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People generally only use DSB in refugiums or no sand at all. It's the classic intensive vs extensive approach.
No sand=intensive. You can still siphon detritus out of the refugium.
DSB=extensive. Don't you dare siphon the refugium. You'll inadvertently remove the very inverts you're trying to grow.
It's all personal preference. I don't like DSB...I'd rather use a refugium for copepod/macro algae culture and be able to siphon detritus.
There is no right or wrong approach. Everyone has their own preference, it's all about what works for YOU.
No sand=intensive. You can still siphon detritus out of the refugium.
DSB=extensive. Don't you dare siphon the refugium. You'll inadvertently remove the very inverts you're trying to grow.
It's all personal preference. I don't like DSB...I'd rather use a refugium for copepod/macro algae culture and be able to siphon detritus.
There is no right or wrong approach. Everyone has their own preference, it's all about what works for YOU.
im currently using miracle mud...and WOW my tank is a miracle..everything grows twice as fast...hahah NOT
only reason im using miracle mud instead of a deep sand bed, is because of space issues. My refugium is built into my sump, and i dont have a whole lotta room. tried to kill 2 birds with one stone...now i got the mud instead of the DSB....i dont know if it honestly makes a huge difference, but id say if u have the room just go with a DSB....good luck
only reason im using miracle mud instead of a deep sand bed, is because of space issues. My refugium is built into my sump, and i dont have a whole lotta room. tried to kill 2 birds with one stone...now i got the mud instead of the DSB....i dont know if it honestly makes a huge difference, but id say if u have the room just go with a DSB....good luck
Although I agree with this mostly, if you add a removable tray to replenish the mud after 8 months it can be beneficial. I have talked in depth with the people at Eco tech and there are beneficial minerals that are in the mud. The down side is if not put in a removable tray with handles it is quite messy.
If you do water changes with quality salt every week or two weeks you don't need much else. The mud is mostly for worms and other creatures to have fun. It also releases minerals. The story is that the mud is mined out of super rich in mineral area that I have to keep top secret. The idea a friend had was to make it artificial with all the good minerals leaving out the non beneficial ones. Either way the tests performed by these men proved that the mud tanks (softy and other LPS) did better with it than with out it.
Personally if someone gave me a bunch of bags I'd put it in my sump after building an acrylic rack that I can easily remove. I would like to grow mangroves one day.
If you do water changes with quality salt every week or two weeks you don't need much else. The mud is mostly for worms and other creatures to have fun. It also releases minerals. The story is that the mud is mined out of super rich in mineral area that I have to keep top secret. The idea a friend had was to make it artificial with all the good minerals leaving out the non beneficial ones. Either way the tests performed by these men proved that the mud tanks (softy and other LPS) did better with it than with out it.
Personally if someone gave me a bunch of bags I'd put it in my sump after building an acrylic rack that I can easily remove. I would like to grow mangroves one day.
I have a dsb in my fuge with LR & macro. I used to have an assortment but I let my chaeto get overgrown & it choked out the others. I didn't know any better when I got the sand originally but I have the fine sand in my fuge & dt. I would recommend it for a dsb in your fuge but NOT in a dt. I don't have sand flying all over the tank but I do get dunes that mound up over time & I hate the way it looks!
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