Deep Sand Bed VS Miracle Mud VS Both

[dominguez00025]

Hey guys I am looking to do a refugium in my sump. I went to 3 local fish stores and they each told me a different thing as far as what to use. One said just a deep sand bed, the other said miracle mud works great, and the third said to use both. I'm really not sure what to do or use, so I am asking you guys for help. What do you guys/girls use or recommened for my refugium?

 

[hollister]

I used a 4 inch miracle mud base with a 2 inch sand cover with great results....

 

[downbeach]

I have a 6" DSB in my DT, and use ~ 2" of MM in my fuge.

 

[dominguez00025]

I have a 6" DSB in my DT, and use ~ 2" of MM in my fuge.

Thing is I wanna do a bb tank

 

[SeargentSlice]

I hava bare bottom 75gal with 1inch MM chateo and mangroves in my fuge bin working great nitrates 1ppm or less and i feed my fish and corals alot. Remember if your gonna run MM needs to be changed every 4-5mnths.

 

[dominguez00025]

I hava bare bottom 75gal with 1inch MM chateo and mangroves in my fuge bin working great nitrates 1ppm or less and i feed my fish and corals alot. Remember if your gonna run MM needs to be changed every 4-5mnths.

Would I be fine just using a deep sand bed in there with snails and starfish?

 

[dominguez00025]

Need more suggestions

 

[luamada]

hello so what is best MM or DSB for a refugium? i plan on a heavy load of both fish and corals. please advise ASAP. thank you

 

[SeedlessOne]

MM is a waste. Save your money. It serves ZERO purpose...it just makes your wallet lighter.

 

[Shivsreef]

Just use both anyway as they say the more the merrier likewise two different products are more likely to take more effect than just one

 

[SeedlessOne]

Just use both anyway as they say the more the merrier likewise two different products are more likely to take more effect than just one

This not a good way to go about reefing.

I would always suggest everyone do their own research before they just throw items in their tank

 

[luamada]

Thank you all. I decided to go with the sand only as it would be easier to maintain it and not have to replace so often. Now deciding on what kind of sand but I guess i will just go to the local store... ;-)

 

[pmrossetti]

just live rock and macro for me

 

[kw22]

I would do a deep sand bed.I am not a big fan of miracle mud TBQH.