Aquarium Miracle Mud

[@adjusterfrank]

Great vid! Thanks for sharing!

[@ReeferGil]

Frank Vadala Hey Frank! Hope all is well with you. Thanks for the comment!

[@RMSpeltzFarm]

Love the dogs=)

[@ReeferGil]

ReefDVMs LOL, they were a hit in an aquarium video. My wife said it was one of her favorite videos, I'm sure it was because it included the dogs, LOL.

[@JoseAlvarez-cv4kw]

Nice I remember Primo Reef show casing this box when he first made it and i always wondered who the client was lol.

[@ReeferGil]

Jose Alvarez Yeah, he went all out on it. Very very nice work!

[@JoseAlvarez-cv4kw]

Indeed he did. You're system is coming along nicely.

[@ReeferGil]

Thanks man.

[@JoseAlvarez-cv4kw]

What type of star fish do you have in your sump. I have a chocolate star fish in my little boy nano which i want to take out and throw it in the sump that way he could add a coral in there. I've been wondering if he will do okay cleaning the sump.

[@DannyTv3045]

Another great vid brotha!

[@ReeferGil]

DannyTv3045 Thank you Danny!

[@StudioReef]

Very nice video man, Thumbs up

[@ReeferGil]

Right-on, appreciate that. Subbed you.

[@willyd.aquatics1844]

Awesome video man!!! Beautiful dogs

[@ReeferGil]

Willy d. aquatics Thanks, they're my boys.

[@pizzanos1]

just got Bubble Magus NAC 7 works nice on my 75 gallon!

[@ReeferGil]

Jeff Cundiff Great reputation with those, nice buy!

[@nickweeks9683]

It's great that you reply to everyone

[@ArcAngel9008]

That is one heck of a lot of cheato lol. very informative video my friend

[@ReeferGil]

ArcAngel9008 Thanks ArcAngel! I know, it's time to do some harvesting, LOL.

[@27ppatel]

Very nice instructional video pal. Thank you very much for the advertising. For all the new people that you sent for Mud Trays, I've now attached a small handle to the tray to that is ease of access in and out. If you want a new one made let me know I would be happy to send you a newer and more user friendly mud tray.

[@ReeferGil]

***** What a great idea! I thought I busted my sump when I dropped the tray, LOL.

[@CruzArias_ElegantCorals]

We would like to demo the trays with Leng, if you'd like. What sizes do you have?

[@9StickNate]

Whoa! Thanks for the sump draining idea! I have a garden spigot less than 20 feet away. I never considered hooking it up outside (facepalm). Does the saltwater harm the grass?

[@ReeferGil]

MrSkumFrog I think saltwater can kill grass if introduced in large amounts. If you take your garden hose after the water change and spray your grass, I think you'll be okay. Thanks for the comment!

[@bearclawws]

Hi Gil. Thanks for sharing your video. What bulb do you recommend for your refuge to grow the chaeto? Thanks.

[@ReeferGil]

+Robert Rainey (Bearclawws) Robert, thanks for watching. I honestly can't recommend a specific bulb. I know there are threads that speak about a wide range of bulbs. I have seen and heard of people buying cheap clip-on hoods and bulbs from places like Home Depot with success. The bulb I have is definitely keeping the chaeto alive, but I have not had to harvest any in over a year. It stays green, but it's not growing at all. Whatever you do, you do not need to spend a whole lot of money on a fuge light.

[@zachary_smith1]

Nice video thx. Saw ur review on Amazon. How often are you changing the mud

[@ReefRaf1]

Reefergil you so sophisticated when you pulled out your phone im like he gonna press a button and have his miracle mud changed like that :) haha good video bro

[@ReeferGil]

Reef Raf LOL, if my phone was that magical I could think of many other tricks I'd rather make it do, LOL

[@WCorbin182]

Great video, now only if there was a Dallas Cowboys cup hanging around it would then be a awesome video lol. Thanks for the info. Im getting my rimless 100 gallon ready to make its 2015 debut.

[@ReeferGil]

Warren Corbin Super exciting man! I'm sure it'll be what you pictured. I can't talk football smack, maybe next year :(

[@SIMUANGCO2468]

Great info!!!!! Man your tank looks so amazing!

[@ReeferGil]

SIMUANGCO2468 Thanks Simuangco2468! Looking forward to your two builds!

[@nekerrivera]

Wow you have two beautiful dogs, you are a lucky guy.

[@DaREALJonN]

Very interesting man

[@ReeferGil]

Jon Norris Thank you!

[@Isaactorres123]

When's the next update brother? Patiently waiting lol

[@ReeferGil]

Isaac Torres Hey Isaac, it's on my mind so much, I actually stress out over it to get videos done, to include an update. I've been in and out of the State and now that I'm somewhat settled, I'm running around after a new puppy. He's a handful. But yes, I need to get back to it! Thanks for your support!

[@Isaactorres123]

***** I know what you mean man! I mean I don't have any subscribers yet, but I can see how stressing it could be just to make videos for your fans. yea I seen your puppy. good looking dogs! I actually live here in Modesto and I got my last GSD Puppy from them! they are a great Kennel Club!! Well Glad to see your doing well! keep up the Great work!

[@915Mang]

Thumbs up man! I see you have the same problem with the cheato. It got bleached where the led was hitting it? I went back to cfl bulb.

[@ReeferGil]

915Mang Yeah, it's only bleached at the top where it breaks the water's surface. I have to harvest it soon! Thanks man!

[@mnelson10000]

Great video, but I thought the point of only replacing 50% was so you leave the other 50% undisturbed...? Doesn't mixing them up wreck the anaerobic deep sand bed effect?

[@ReeferGil]

mnelson10000 Good point, but I avoid deep sand beds. I only have about two inches. If you're running a deep sand bed then you probably do not want to disturb it the way I did. Another point I wish I had thought of. Thanks!

[@mnelson10000]

It would be interesting to hear if you've noticed an increase in nitrates in a couple weeks after the replacement because of the disturbance... keep us posted! Thanks

[@ReeferGil]

I will check and get back to you on that. Thanks man!

[@ReeferGil]

Aquarium Miracle Mud: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qZC4nYN5htyDY68

[@genealameda1163]

Nice video Gil, excellent info. What light bulb are you using in your sump?

[@ReeferGil]

Gene Alameda Hey Gene, it's a bulb that ***** passed on to me. His website is down for upgrades right now, but he does sell them. It's mostly red with some white and blue I believe. Best light I've used for my refugium so far. I keep it on 24-7.

[@genealameda1163]

Thanks Gil, I gotta get that light

[@TheSaltwaterfishguy]

I noticed you are using acro power, how is it working out for you? I've heard some great things about it. Great video as always!

[@ReeferGil]

I'm using it once a week after my water changes. I like it! It's my third bottle.

[@stephaniecahoon7121]

Are you going to continue using with new tank?

[@ReeferGil]

Hey Stephanie, I'm considering going with the Triton Method, if I do go with it, then Miracle Mud is out.

[@CruzArias_ElegantCorals]

But Others have used Triton and Miracle Mud Successfully together. Even Seymore is running both as is Paul... Plus, there is no literature from Triton prohibiting a refugium from being used.

[@Saifkhan-tc3uq]

Very Good info ^_^ .................. loved it Plz if u can do a video on SKIMMER ( where the bubble level need to be in a skimmer , how can we make it more effective , when it wont take out any junk ETC .............. info like that and all the detail ............... that will be helpful for everyone i think .............. ) Cheers

[@ReeferGil]

Already did a video on that, here's the link kzbin.info/www/bejne/fXazg2hrnq6XZtE

[@Saifkhan-tc3uq]

THANKS :) ^_^

[@RogueAquariums]

Great video on the miracle mud. will be setting up my 1st reef tank in the next 3-4 weeks. I will be using it.

[@ReeferGil]

+NW Marine62 Great news, super exciting for sure. I have to replace 50% of the mud, thanks watching!

[@PRFishGirl]

I must've talked you up lol. I literally just said hmm reefergil hasn't posted anything. Then Bam! Here's this video.. Awesome vid..def going to try it.

[@ReeferGil]

mmtorres26 LOL, thanks man!

[@ROTTERtube]

what's up dude. just added this mud today. great video.

[@ReeferGil]

Hey Rotter! Thanks for the post, yup I'm using it on my next build too! Merry Christmas!

[@ROTTERtube]

Merry Christmas

[@blennyboy9653]

Can you do a tank update!!!!

[@ReeferGil]

MIKINOS -MICK I definitely will be doing one. I have plans for minor adjustments, I just have to put them into action.

[@blennyboy9653]

I've missed your videos

[@ReeferGil]

Thanks man, I really appreciate that. I made a job switch in January that has set me back a bit on videos. I'll be getting back into the swing of things shortly.

[@uknowwho80]

Thank you for taking the time to make all of your videos. How much miracle mud should I use for a 235 gallon reef tank? Thank you again.

[@ReeferGil]

+tomas dx I believe you'd need 50lbs, but obviously double check that number before you move forward.

[@Ambrosius13]

Still a miracle mud fan?

[@ReeferGil]

Yup! Been running it since day one! Will run it in the new system too. Thanks for the post

[@RJSRanchu]

I will be setting up a Red Sea reefer 450 and it will be a SPS Dominant tank. Would you recommend a calcium and Kalk reactor or a dosing

[@ReeferGil]

+raymarc japson I would say start with Kalk, but 450 is huge. If it were me, I would likely start with a Calcium reactor early on to get the gist of it and tinker with the adjustments before I introduce SPS into the tank. This way you'll be familiar with the calcium reactor long before you have SPS. Takes the stress of killing you corals, or at least dramatically reduces it if you know how to make appropriate adjustments. Hope that all made sense.

[@RJSRanchu]

Do you use a calcium reactor&kalkwasser or do you dose

[@ReeferGil]

+raymarc japson My Alk and Ca are automatically dosed everyday. I also put some Fauna Marin Balling 1,2 and 3 inside of the containers. I've had great success so far (3 years). Calcium reactors are great, but you need a whole lot more space for the reactor and CO2 tank. Thanks for the post.

[@altops4490]

Do you think using media bags would prevent clouding?

[@ReeferGil]

altops What sort of clouding? Sand? Size of aquarium?

[@ReeferGil]

Sorry, I see your watching the miracle mud video. I'm guessing you mean clouding as a result of adding new mud. You can try carbon, but the mud is most likely too dense. I'd shut off all your pumps and let thing settle for an hour or so. If you allowed a lot of mud to cloud up the water, it may take a long while for it to clear up. I wouldn't keep the pumps off longer than an hour or two.

[@altops4490]

Putting the miracle mud in a media bag to contain it and prevent severe cloudy

[@ReeferGil]

altops No, the mud is too fine. A media bag won't hold it unfortunately.

[@Derddy]

Ooops no Oakland Raiders cup on hand... You didn't list that in the beginning. (Unless I overlooked it.) Can we substitute that for a red plastic party cup?

[@ReeferGil]

LOL, unused of course.

[@Derddy]

Pheewe

[@GENISIS1TWENTYONE]

I was on the lookout for the next video lol. The experience I had with MM was great before my fuge started to decline.

[@ReeferGil]

***** LOL, thanks Genisis. Your system is looking awesome. I'm glad you went with a reef.

[@maccafan007]

what model skimmer is that you are using? Did you have to get rid of the socks to fit it in? How did you feel about not using the socks? I am wondering if my BK180 will fit in the first compartment of my trigger 36 ruby...if not then I guess I have to put it in 2nd compartment and lose the fuge? What you think? Thanks foryour input.

[@ReeferGil]

Hey, so I'm running the Vertex Omega 150. I'm still running both socks. I personally wouldn't run my system without them.

[@ryankattner9966]

Does anyone know how Miracle Mud compares with Fiji Mud?

[@ReeferGil]

It doesn't. Totally different. Go with MM.

[@sergiocastellanos8503]

Are you running your skimmer 24/7

[@ReeferGil]

Yes I am, thanks for watching and for the question!

[@neilgooders6758]

Great video Gill. I'm just curious as to what's stars you have in your sump. And do you have to feed them?

[@ReeferGil]

Neil Gooders Hey Neil, those are Chocolate Chip Starfish. I don't feed them, they are actually food for my Harlequin Shrimp. I feed them CC Starfish, one every 1 1/2 months.

[@pizzanos1]

my Coral Beauty is picking on my clowns pritty bad any advice?

[@ReeferGil]

Jeff Cundiff Hey Jeff, did you just introduce the Coral Beauty or did you introduce the Clown Fish?

[@pizzanos1]

***** the clowns where in the tank first

[@ReeferGil]

You can try to keep them. Sometimes aggression slowly decreases. If it's bad, only thing to do is to remove the angel.

[@CptSquishyy]

What Return pump are you using gil? Im in the process of building a 75g myself and need advise on which pump to use. Thank you

[@ReeferGil]

Sergio Montes Hey Sergio, it's the Eheim 5000+. It take a 1" fitting in the outlet. I like it much better than my old Mag 7 pump.

[@CptSquishyy]

Thank you

[@wakelust]

I meant joe, average joe. Stupid autocorrect or my thumbs.

[@ReeferGil]

wakelust LOL!

[@uknowwho80]

Thank you for the response. I found this at drfostersmith.com Aquarium Size Flow Rate Amount of Miracle Mud 40-65 gallons 600-800 gph 10 lbs 75-95 gallons 800-1000 gph 20 lbs 100-135 gallons 1000-1200 gph 30 lbs 150-240 gallons 1200-1500 gph 40 lbs

[@CruzArias_ElegantCorals]

tomas dx easiest way to remember: 1 pound per 4 gallons of actual tank water volume. :)

[@aleunboxing69]

Sorry for my comment, You place good videos some systems are different that others I did use miracle mud in the beginning but I develop Hydrogen sulfide due to small Refugium (HOB REFUGIUM). What it makes me annoying is that is so expensive. Blish Killeen

[@ReeferGil]

blish killeen Sorry for what? I appreciated your last comment. If you're referring to my comment about MM being a scheme, I was simply stating that's what others say about it, I personally don't feel this way. If I did, I wouldn't use MM. I think I recall the sulfide issue you had. Glad to see everything back online.

[@wesleyforbes]

Great video! I also run this mud and really need to replace 50% as well so this was great to see. If you don't mind, could you tell me how much the mud container cost you made by Primo? I really like his stuff, wish I could afford to by a tank from him!

[@ReeferGil]

Wesley Forbes II Hey Wesley, shoot I don't remember how much I paid, but it was way cheaper than what my local plastics shop wanted. I just checked ***** website, but it's down for upgrades.

[@wesleyforbes]

Okay thanks

[@BuddySheroka]

Great video I use miracle mud myself I think it's a great product its just like one more added benefits you know another good video keep them coming happy reefing

[@ReeferGil]

Buddy Sheroka Thank you Buddy!

[@jayd5864]

Hey Gil! 2 Questions buddy. I'm about to order one of these trays from primo reef acrylics and wanted to know what dimensions your tray is. LengthxWidthxHeight Also, do you find a lot of detritus collecting underneath your slimmer platform? If yes how to you manage to clean it out? Seems too tight for the aqueon to fit ?

[@ReeferGil]

Checkout ***** video on the mud tray. I don't recall the exact dimensions, but he mentions them in the video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rmG9pnekZ6hkftU. I was initially concerned with detritus but found none under the tray after 8-9 months. I did see a little mud, but not detritus outside of the tray.

[@UnderTheTide]

Great video, that is quite the ball or chaeto you have on the go. Curious did you find any foul odor when you broke up the old mud?

[@ReeferGil]

Under The Tide That's a great question, I wish I thought of covering that in the video. No odor whatsoever. I also thought it might stink.

[@reefglow1973]

Good vids bro! Subd. I use mud also. My 50 % change is coming up in march. Chk out my build if u gave some time.

[@ReeferGil]

Pedro loaiza Thanks Pedro, will do.

[@aleunboxing69]

Wasting money for no reason. I never do water change on my system and I have no issues what so ever and I do have that book. Blish Killeen

[@ReeferGil]

blish killeen Thanks Blish! I too am happy with using MM. I've read if used properly one can achieve a system that requires little to no water changes and no need for a skimmer. I use 1/2 recommended amount because my sump is too small to hold what they recommend for a system my size.

[@nyinfamous2k2]

dude thats genius having that little try down there to pull out whenever you want. so much better then just loading the chamber and doing the 50 percent from in there. except this might be the first video that im going to have to thumbs down................ Raiders cup????? well at least ur using it to shovel shitty mud to actually na thumbs up !!!! lol

[@ReeferGil]

nyinfamous2k2 HAHA. I'm cracking up! Very funny!