Refugium vs FR

[moonwater]

alright, thanks!!

[BamBoo]

if space is a constrain, I would opt for FR...

[Andre'A' Lim]

what is the diff between miricle mud and normal sand? Many reefer told me there is not much diff.

[Ahhyi]

what is the diff between miricle mud and normal sand? Many reefer told me there is not much diff.

I've been reading. Seems like some pple swear by it. And some pple just wouldn't touch it. It's just like buying bottles mineral water some say its better. Some say it's just glorified tap water.

[Mokyc]

Agree. I only use normal marine substrate and my refugium flourished.

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[blesson87]

Just my 2 cents here, i used a DSB of 7 inches made of fine LS. It worked like a charm on nitrates. I didnt even have macro algae at the time. The visual confirmation that your DSB is working is you will start to notice formation of nitrogen bubbles in your DSB. Thats when you know its denitrifying. For phosphates i feel GFO and macroalgae is best.

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[Planted]

Hee hee. I'm new to many marine terms. What is GFO?

[dragoncube]

Hee hee. I'm new to many marine terms. What is GFO?

granular ferrous oxide. Rowaphos, ultraphos are gfo.

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[Planted]

Ahh I see. Thanks for clarifying!

[reeflex]

pitto,

if you are gunning for sps, bio pallets/rowa phos are highly effective. If you prefer refug, then go for dsb. I have a good read on this, if you want can lend it to you.

cheers

Can you guide me to read the article?

[black tank]

I prefer GFO as they are easier to maintain by changing very 2-3 mths. However, refrigium may get messy for prolong period n u get other unwant algae growing.