Cycling/Fuge

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  1. FaceOfDeceit

    FaceOfDeceit Hockey Beard

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    I will be cycling a tank soon with a sump/fuge. My main question is, would it be beneficial to have the fuge up and going like it will be when the cycle ends (i.e. with mud, sand, rock and chaeto/mangrove/etc...)? Or is it better to add the Chaeto/Mangroves afterward.

    Also, has anyone used or heard anything about the product below?

    Fiji Mud, Refugium Booster - AquaCave
     
    FaceOfDeceit, Jul 27, 2010
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  2. coral reefer

    coral reefer Giant Squid

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    I have used the products (Walt Smith Ent.) and like them.
    As for the contents of your sump/fuge, I would set it up as if it were an established aquarium, IMO.
     
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  3. skurious

    skurious Sailfin Tang

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    ive heard that the fiji mud is not worth it, but cannot remeber exactly why. as for setting it up during your cycle. I dont see how it would hurt to go ahead and add the macro algaes right away.
     
    skurious, Jul 27, 2010
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