Miracle Mud

[RELLIK-REEF]

Hello reefers, today our shipment of miracle mud arrived. I know there is a lot of mixed opinions about this stuff but I wanted to try it. I’m still in the process of building a 110gallon sump well that’s the new design anyhow, with around 70 dedicated to the refugium.
I added the mud today to our existing sump with some before and after pictures, and I’ll add reviews as it comes along.

Wasn’t sure how to add the video here.

These were how the tank and sump looked before. Hopefully we’ll see a difference in the next video. Now after adding the mud to the refugium I almost had a panic attack. A friend told me how he added his so that’s what I did [emoji848][emoji849]
First the sump

next my display

I almost cried. I have not left my tank in 8 hrs but it’s getting better now. 12:14 at night ughhh

I can finally relax a little

bonus point for you if you happen to know the movie in the reflection lol. Thanks for looking.
HAPPY REEFING!!!

 

[RELLIK-REEF]

Sorry the video is so loud shot it with the cabinet open. Its actually very quiet. I’ll make sure it’s all closed up for the next video.

 

[Pelagic One]

Looking good so far and following along to get your long term review, with pics of the results.

I’ve read both kinds of Miracle Mud reviews. I’ve seen videos of people swearing by the stuff, but then I see their sump in later videos without mud and no mention of why they removed it. Not to sound like Julian Sprung, but I like the look of mangroves in sump mud, but I won’t have that kind of room in my stand unless I ever upgrade from 100g to a monster tank.

 

[RELLIK-REEF]

Thank you. Yes I was scared to try it but some of the polyp extension on corals in this tank are smaller than the same ones I’ve seen in a tank with the mud so I thought I’d give it a shot.

Well this morning everything is crystal clear again, and the zoas seem to have really liked it. I’ll post another video after work to see how everything is doing after a day of light.

 

[tsav87]

Is the mud wet or dry when you buy it? What exactly is it supposed to do?

 

[RELLIK-REEF]

Mine came wet from Florida.
I can’t say exactly what it is supposed to do since there are so many different views of it. But supposedly it’s full of the nutrients, minerals and beneficial bacteria. I just know that a friend has it in his and the corals that are the same as some of mine are way more vibrant in color and seem to be thriving. Mine never seemed bad but I just wanted to see if they’ll benefit more from this. Side note my water seems way clearer today than prior to adding. They say it can almost take the water look away, as in a look that all the coral are just floating in air.

 

[EmdeReef]

Where did you order from?

 

[RELLIK-REEF]

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/192345601009
HAPPY REEFING!!!

 

[Mal11224]

I started my tank with miracle mud for my refugium. About a year ago. Have to let the dust settle in the sump before running the pumps. Since I started with miracle mud, I honestly can tell if it is a benefit or not. However, my nutrient levels are always stable and I have not lost a fish since I've started with the exception of a few jumping wrasses. My chaeto grows over it very well. I'd like to think that it is a definite contributor to my tanks's overall health.

 

[RELLIK-REEF]

This is 24hrs later. My bubbles are happy, even two that have been hidden for around a month or so have came out. My toadstool has been slumped over for months with very few tentacles it’s starting to stand and it’s covered in tentacles or polyps whatever you want to call them. My kryptonite candy canes are always fluffy so not sure on those. Chalices seem a bit more puffy. Both the monti and acro seem to be a little more fluffy also. Lobos are opening up more and more. Gsp seems normal.

HAPPY REEFING!!!

 

[dougers31]

Movie= A Few Good Men? Always thought about using m.m. but never pulled the trigger.

 

[RELLIK-REEF]

Good guess on the movie but no. I’ll give the answer after a few more guesses. [emoji848]
So far I’m glad I took the chance.

 

[RELLIK-REEF]

I started my tank with miracle mud for my refugium. About a year ago. Have to let the dust settle in the sump before running the pumps. Since I started with miracle mud, I honestly can tell if it is a benefit or not. However, my nutrient levels are always stable and I have not lost a fish since I've started with the exception of a few jumping wrasses. My chaeto grows over it very well. I'd like to think that it is a definite contributor to my tanks's overall health.

It wouldn’t let me see your threads with the new update on my iPhone for some reason but I did find your tank build and was hoping for coral pictures and yup there they were. First off that’s a beautiful reef you got going there. I think back and sometimes wish I had went with a black base also, maybe when we build the new tanks. Hopefully soon.
Second, yes your corals that are similar or same as what I have look way fatter and luscious. Mine always looked good and seemed to be growing ok but after only a day most of them look way happier. I can’t wait for the week by week updates.
HAPPY REEFING!!!

 

[Mal11224]

It wouldn’t let me see your threads with the new update on my iPhone for some reason but I did find your tank build and was hoping for coral pictures and yup there they were. First off that’s a beautiful reef you got going there. I think back and sometimes wish I had went with a black base also, maybe when we build the new tanks. Hopefully soon.
Second, yes your corals that are similar or same as what I have look way fatter and luscious. Mine always looked good and seemed to be growing ok but after only a day most of them look way happier. I can’t wait for the week by week updates.
HAPPY REEFING!!!

Thanks for stopping by. It's been a journey. About a year now. I took a chance with the Hawaiian black sand. I wanted something a little different. I like the way it brings out the colors of some of my corals. I went with miracle mud after researching setting up a fuge. Although it is pricey, I do believe it has helped my tank in many ways.

 

[RELLIK-REEF]

We’re just over two years on this tank. Been a few ups and downs for sure, but our family loves this hobby. My son is 10 and he loves doing anything he can to help. Check out our stand build thread.

 

[RELLIK-REEF]

180 stand and scape
https://www.reef2reef.com/index.php?threads/180-stand-and-scape.356817/

 

[dougers31]

Good guess on the movie but no. I’ll give the answer after a few more guesses. [emoji848]
So far I’m glad I took the chance.

Ok, it looks like young Tom Cruise and it almost looks like a courtroom scene so my final guess is the Firm.

 

[User1]

Movie= A Few Good Men? Always thought about using m.m. but never pulled the trigger.

First movie that came to my mind was Minority Report. Then I don't recall him wearing a tie in that movie so thought maybe risky business, but he was a lot younger. So then I was thinking born on the fourth of july but said no, that wasn't it. Then I was like never mind - I don't recall all of the movies he was in.

 

[RELLIK-REEF]

Lol saf1. Movie was Jerry Maguire[emoji106]

 

[Mal11224]

We’re just over two years on this tank. Been a few ups and downs for sure, but our family loves this hobby. My son is 10 and he loves doing anything he can to help. Check out our stand build thread.

Very nice thread on the stand build. It looks great. Your kids did a great job as well and they looked like they enjoyed it. You gotta get them involved while they're young. Lol. My kids are older and they like the way it looks but that's the extent of it. Tanks looks great as well.