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jesusq
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Posted 10/8/2012 9:45:43 PM
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I'm setting up a new 120 Gal tank. Have a custom sump/refugium in the bottom and just bought a CPR HOB refugium on the back of the aquarium.
I'm having a difficult time deciding whether I should go with miracle mud on the refugium or sand, and if I go with miracle mud, would I need to also get gfo or bio pellets later on. This is a new setup and am thinking ahead. I don't have anything to test for right now, but am planning ahead.
at both refugium, I have enough to build a 4" sand/mud bed.
What recommendations do you suggest?
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argi
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Posted 10/8/2012 10:27:12 PM
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Unless the refugium area on your sump is really small, you probably don't need to add on a second refugium (the HOB one)?
The miracle mud or sand would be fine, the mud will require less flow going through to make sure it doesn't get stirred up. I have used both and really didn't notice too much of a difference.
The use of GFO or Biopellets really don't matter if you do or dont go with sand or mud. The GFO will help remove phosphates (if you refugium can't keep up) and the biopellets will help breakdown phosphates and/or nitrates again if your refugium can't keep up.
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