sand or mud?

is sand better or would mud be better? how much for my 5 gal fuge.?

 

mud is better but stinks to high haven

 

the mud itself stinks or it will make the tank stink?

 

personal preference

 

bump

 

This is what I posted on another thread about the same question.






Fiji Mud is collected from rare mud patches, discovered by science years ago, which are found in clear uncontaminated seawater. These patches typically occur at 40 - 50 feet of cool, clear water just off the coral reef.

Fiji Mud is unique in its ability to release essential minerals and vital nutrients that will allow hard and soft corals to flourish whether you are starting a new refugium or topping up your existing one. This product contains all the major and minor trace elements as they naturally occur as well as an elaborate network of 5-100 micron size organisms that are critical for the success with Acropora and other small polyp stony corals.

Alternate use: this product can also be added directly to your aquarium at the rate of one teaspoon per 100 gallons twice weekly. Mix with tank water and pour directly into water flow, the water will become cloudy but will return crystal clear overnight. This will add the essentials nutrients when no refugium is available.

Fiji Mud comes in the following two sizes for your maximum convenience:

• Refugium Starter comes in a 12lb bucket and is ideal for aquarists who are starting a new refugium system or have a large system and need to buy in bulk
• Refugium Booster is the same product as Refugium Starter but comes in a smaller container of 24 ounces. This size is perfect for those that want to add live mud to their original live sand bed for increased results or to boost their refugium with additional mud as the refugium will naturally deplete over time.

Luna

 

thanks luna this is the mud i was thinking about.

 

lol dont be turned off by the assness of the smell!

 

i orderd the fiji mud ...does the water staink or just the mud?

 

I just added that same product to my refugium, it actually didn't smell that bad and in no way makes the tank or water smell. At first it seemed daunting to apply, but I just used a pair of rubber gloves and smoothed it with my hand, it only took a few minutes. I allowed the water to settle for about 45 min. then started my sump back up. The DT became cloudy, but in a few hours it was fine, no harm done.