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09/14/2008, 01:41 PM
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Location: Western PA
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miracle mud or sand in refugium
Which is better and why?
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09/14/2008, 02:03 PM
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Moved On
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: 39°N, -108°W AKA Somewhere in Colorado
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i started with miracle mud in my refugium...i think alot of people run them without any kinda of substrate though...
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09/14/2008, 02:11 PM
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Location: Goodyear, AZ
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Mud is reported to have the additional benefit of trace element support as well as denitrification.
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09/14/2008, 02:11 PM
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I ran miracle mud for 3 months before coverting to live sand in my refugium. I reworked my refugium this past week, this is when I converted over to live sand. I think if I remember correctly you will have to replace you miracle mud after some time, where live sand you shouldn't have to replace.
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Looks like I picked the wrong week to stop drinking coffee..... Current Tank Info: 150 gallon, 3-150w MH, 4 96w Actinic, 4 Lunar Blue Moon Glow LEDs, Aquac EV180 skimmer w/ mag7, Mag18 return pump, 3 #4 Koralia, 250# LR, 3" Live Sand Bed, 55 G sump/fuge |
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09/14/2008, 02:16 PM
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im an addict lol
 
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Land o lakes, FLorida
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started with miracle mud. I can't say if it was any better then the live sand but I did have no nitrates!!! it is just so exspensive and you have to replace 1/2 every 6 months
Roger
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09/14/2008, 06:29 PM
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Location: Rochester, NY
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Neither. A bare bottom with a little live rock rubble works great for me.
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09/14/2008, 06:38 PM
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Both work fine. The sand is cheaper, though. Any trace elements are replaced with your water changes.
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