Carib Sea ACS00526 Mineral Mud Filter Media for Aquarium, 1-Gallon

I added this when I started my refugium. I’ve had great success. If added correctly you won’t have any cloudiness. Add it and let it settle for an hour and then turn on you return pump. Your micro fauna and macro flora will thank you.

The price, as an avid Aquarist I was well aware of this product, and purchased specifically for a Brackish Blackwater project that I had in the works. The price was the best you can get short of Wholesale and shipping was prompt. I was really impressed by the amount. One container was adequate for a 30 Gal with some left over. Directions are self explanatory. I would purchase this product from this seller again no problemR/SteveWARRIORPLANTEDTANKSYou can see this product in action on my YouTube channel warriorplantedtanks.

Good product, it clouds up the water pretty bad at first until it settles but thats expected. Alsi leaves an off white foam at the surface of the water. But after about a day it all settles at the bottom.

I have used Mineral mud in all my refugiums and all of the ones that I have build for my friends. It is a great product to have when growing mangroves. I like to mix it with live sand. I have had nothing but great success using it.

grows macros like crazy in my fuge. One tip I have for anyone using this is to make sure you put about a 1" layer of sand over the mud. Otherwise it will end up in your display tank because it's super fine stuff

I added ~1" to the bottom of my 2.5-gallon HOB refugium. I can't say I've really noticed any major harm or benefit, but I've also never had a refugium before now, so my only experience has been with adding this product. I bought it because it's the most highly reviewed on Amazon, and the internet seemed to highly suggest its use in a refugium. The main stated goal is to add an ion supply that the plants require, but I also dose my tank for those. In the picture, it's the black sand on the bottom. I topped with live sand. Beyond that, I honestly can't tell you much about it.

Was told to try this stuff out to get my Xenia coral to pulse. My Xenia was almost dead. Put this in and two days later it's healthy and pulsating. This stuff really does work.

It’s very good helped my tank well