And that's why we run filter socks/rollers. That won't happen. Seeing people blaming it on the fuge makes me sad.
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And that's why we run filter socks/rollers. That won't happen. Seeing people blaming it on the fuge makes me sad.
Yes please ^^@DracoKat can you post a recent picture of your display tank? Would like to see/contrast your sump to display. Thanks!
I’d be willing to guess that his return pump is in a separate chamber.I think I’m misunderstanding something: how does your return pump work with that thick gunk?
I wonder what your nutrient levels are.
I think people were being sarcastic... nothing about that is good. That shouldn't be happening and will spike your nutrients. A filter sock or roller will prevent it.I'm not blaming the fuge. I am blaming the fact i haven't cleaned the tank properly in nearly 3 years
But, seeing people claim it's a good mud to have, then all the better to not clean the sump!
No sarcasm here. It doesn't smell and it good bacteriaI think people were being sarcastic... nothing about that is good. That shouldn't be happening and will spike your nutrients. A filter sock or roller will prevent it.
No sarcasm here. It doesn't smell and it good bacteria
Won't spike nutrients if the refugeum is properly sized, if anything it will help keep the macro fed between fish feedings.I think people were being sarcastic... nothing about that is good. That shouldn't be happening and will spike your nutrients. A filter sock or roller will prevent it.
Love the lakers stickers!I dont have a pic of my sump but have fts's of my90g that hadn't had a water change in 4.5 years before I took it down and replaced it with a 180g. My sump was clean though and I never cleaned it. Did ya have light under there promoting the growth of stuff?
I've had my chaetos for years, and I can't give the stuff away anymore. I've been throwing gallon sized bags out every monthWon't spike nutrients if the refugeum is properly sized, if anything it will help keep the macro fed between fish feedings.
Think about how many people have their cheato burn out from lack of nutrients or have to dose nitrates/phosphates to their system due to refugeums stripping it all out.
Completely agreed when the macro is managing the content. It obviously isn't in this case. Would still like to know what the NO3/PO4 readings are from the OP though.Won't spike nutrients if the refugeum is properly sized, if anything it will help keep the macro fed between fish feedings.
Think about how many people have their cheato burn out from lack of nutrients or have to dose nitrates/phosphates to their system due to refugeums stripping it all out.
Yeah I bet, just one of the things being overlooked when people are posting negatively on your sump. I personally wouldn't have sand in the same chamber as cheato, but I did in the past.I've had my chaetos for years, and I can't give the stuff away anymore. I've been throwing gallon sized bags out every month
Yeah I didn't say it was miracle mud, it's sludge. Broken down fish poop, and decayed macro algae.Completely agreed when the macro is managing the content. It obviously isn't in this case. Would still like to know what the NO3/PO4 readings are from the OP though.
Also lol no that is not miracle mud. Miracle mud is an actual product sold by stores.
Miracle Mud Refugium Media
EcoSystem Aquarium's Miracle Mud is a special mixture of oceanic mud, harvested from deep waters, combined with minerals and trace elements to provide an ideal refugium substrate that will support a healthy ecosystem within your aquarium. Miracle Mud’s particle composition and mineral makeup...www.bulkreefsupply.com
That was aimed at the OP, not you. The beginning of my post was for you, including me being fully aware that he's growing macro. As I said, it's obviously not enough. I'm also not trying to be negative about the sump but if their nutrient levels aren't under control then there ya go. No need to get so defensive about the matter, we're all friends here.Yeah I didn't say it was miracle mud, it's sludge. Broken down fish poop, and decayed macro algae.
Is it akin to "miracle mud"? Im not seeing anything google search on what I have.OP said:
It’s good keep it, that mud is playing a big part in keeping system stable / supplying nutrients for pods / stabilizing ph ect.. I love mulm in the sump and never clean it either , it’s a breeding have. For sponges / pods which will do their own version of cleaning the tank naturallyI think next time I do a large change that requires draining the sump (I did about 40g), I'll clean out the refuge and replace the sand. Though, some people say it's good to have, so I might leave it. I dunno- see how the tank does
But I want to see how it goes without another WC for a while, see if I can go another 3 years, lol. It was doing well, but I noticed a bit of a decline that needed a fix