It's a Miracle mud video and Week 41 in reefing

I figured I'd try a small bag of Miracle Mud.
2lb box here amzn.to/2rAa7CQ
10lb bag rover.ebay.com...
And we will look at the tanks
Music is a guitar cover. Song rights belong to Queen
I created this video with the KZbin Video Editor ( / editor )

[@pelphrey]

HAHA Look at all of those miracles in that mud! Can't wait to hear what you have to say down the road!

[@Davelembo]

Like little reef angels floating in there. Thanx Bud

[@stacywilliams1613]

Finally, thankfully someone actually gives the measurments of the mud trays...............fab video

[@mswsr1984]

Great video Dave! Also great job on the guitar! Keep the videos coming, can't wait for the next update!

[@mswsr1984]

Just seen this was about a year old lol great video anyways Dave!

[@Davelembo]

Thanx Bud. The old videos need love to lol

[@wrekhavoc]

Nice work Dave I started using it too in a reactor so far so good. I figured I'll give it a try.

[@Davelembo]

Thanx Rob. Reactor sounds interesting. Keep me posted on the results

[@PaulieWalnutss]

Cant wait to see if you notice any changes with the mud Impressive guitar solo

[@Davelembo]

Thanx Bud. So far so good.

[@chevythang92]

Awesome video Dave. Have you notice a difference yet?Currently putting a 180 gallon together and have decided to give it a try in my refugium.

[@Davelembo]

I am way under the recommended amount for my system and I'm not sure if it is only the mud, but my system has came alive with growth since adding this . The other thing I've started is adding dechlorinator /conditioner to my RO water to remove any traces of Chloramine. Hope that helps. Thanx for watching

[@kurtscoville5324]

I look forward to seeing how it goes for you. I plan to implement miracle mud in my next 75 gal build as well.

[@Davelembo]

I just looked in the tank before the lights come on. My acans are in a feeding frenzy. Mikey likes it [ Mike Paletta] so why not give it a try right

[@kurtscoville5324]

Dave's Nano Tanks yea he has it in all his tanks.

[@ReefingwithO]

I can't speak to all the other benefits of miracle mud but in my experience its one of the best substrates for growing pods. I've never had as much success with pods thriving as with miracle mud. And that's with me trying a couple of different grains of sand and a barebottom refugium. One thing that I didn't do is soak it before to remove some of the dirt and dist, my tank was cloudy for a couple of days.

[@Davelembo]

You can never have to many pods. I have a lot now. Even the big white amphipods . Over night soak helped a lot. I only had a cloudy slurry on the top of the container and the water is clear this morning

[@YohanM99]

"All OF THE MIRACLES." LOL. That's what i'm going to call it from now on too lol. everytime i mess with my sup it's like disney world pixie dust and miracles everywhere.

[@Davelembo]

Thanx Yohan. It's catchy lol. Cruz liked it too

[@cubanreefer1582]

Nice queen background music by a great guitarist

[@Davelembo]

Thank you. The guitarist is OK lol

[@JVS_Tarnished]

When my 120 was up and running I used Miracle mud the last couple years I had the tank and that was when it looked the best. I use their reef solution currently on my 40 gallon tank they make great products.

[@Davelembo]

That's great to hear. A few of our best reefers swear by it so why not try it right?

[@dudepros]

Great info man! I've always wanted to try this myself, that container had me thinking something shady Haha P.s very impressed with your dragons breathe growth, most people seek to struggle.

[@Davelembo]

Water is nice and clear today. I see no adverse effects and corals have good polyp extension. I have 3 large pieces and a few small pieces of dragons breath. I can't just toss it out

[@jonandlisa2000]

Is this you on guitar Dave ? Another great update considering mud myself

[@Davelembo]

It is me playing. Thanx for watching Blinkyfish

[@ReefCommunityWorldwide]

Been using it for a few months now, all corals doing great.

[@Davelembo]

So far so good. The pods have been more active and the Macro Algae looks great

[@alienworldsreef3998]

I thought you been using Miracle Mud for a long time. I ordered some the other day myself. So guess I'm be trying it out with you and Rico now.

[@Davelembo]

Sounds like everyone has been thinking about it. Water has cleared up already. Good luck bud

[@alienworldsreef3998]

And yeah the price on Amazon was very high. Drs. Foster & Smith is running A good sale on it right now if you or anyone else reading this is looking to get more or try it also. That is where I ordered mine from. pet-supplies.drsfostersmith.com/search?af=type%3Aproduct&view=grid&w=miracle%20mud&visitorID=&cartcount=0&wishcount=0&division=fish

[@timibrother9]

great vid bud... where u located at I will take some of the dragons breath..

[@serenabowman2214]

That didn't cloud the water up as much as I thought it was going to, looking forward to the updates on how it's worked for you 👌

[@Davelembo]

Water cleared up this morning already. I grow a lot of macro algae so I thought it may help replace some of the trace elements slowly.

[@CruzArias_ElegantCorals]

Miracle Mud hasn't clouded up a tank in my experience... but the other stuff that people THINK is Miracle Mud, does... Don't settle for the other stuff...

[@Leigh33]

Whassup Dave! Looking forward to seeing how this turn out matey... should be showing some results just in time for when i finally get sumped up!! lmao

[@Davelembo]

Had some great polyp extension the last few days and pods are happy. Add crystal clear water and I think it's a thumbs up so far. Thanx for stoppin by Doc

[@ReefDudes]

Good tips. I may get some today :)

[@Davelembo]

Pods and calerpa love it. Thanx Bud

[@KZ.Ellis1]

Fabulous Video!

[@Davelembo]

Glad you enjoyed it Karen. Thanx for stopping by

[@ReefSpy]

I gotta try this stuff

[@Davelembo]

I'm hoping it will time release those trace elements that I don't test for. I'm sure my macro algae is eating them up. Thanx Spy

[@laminar_flow]

I know you talked about measuring results from this. What parameters will you be watching?

[@Davelembo]

I'm horrible for testing. My idea is that it will slowly release trace elements that I would never test for and may be being used by the macro algae. So more of a hope to buffer things [lazy guy approach]

[@laminar_flow]

So maybe just watch the macro growth rate (via videos of course) and compare, assuming other stuff is relatively constant

[@Davelembo]

Yes and also some coral growth would be nice. The last few weeks I have noticed some sps encrusting and growing. It would be nice if I can accelerate that a bit

[@ReefCommunityWorldwide]

Nice video dave

[@Davelembo]

Thanx Paul

[@Reefgrrl]

I feel so Bohemian..... So I did a ton of reading on miracle mud a while back (about a year ago when I still had the 20G nano stony coral tank) and the question I never really could find an answer to, was if you use MM, do you then stop using any type of trace element additives? What if your salt mix is high in trace elements because it’s meant for high-density SPS in a reef? What about things like the Red Sea colour program? I’m using Balling Light to dose, and it also has trace element additives. I also read that MM can replace a skimmer if used in the right proportion to water volume. Any thoughts on that? I’m very tempted to try some, but I’ve held off for a couple reasons - I’m concerned about overlap of trace elements and don’t want to overdose anything to toxic levels, and also, it’s friggin’ expensive!

[@Davelembo]

If you every see Cruz on a live stream, ask those questions. Ling uses it with out a skimmer. The Paletta method uses a skimmer. The Triton method suggests that you remove it before starting. Calerpa and pods love it. I was told that it does not replace trace element dosing, more of a buffer. People that use it, swear by it. I can say I have had a lot of success since adding it, BUT, I can't say it is the source of my success because other things have been changed and tank has had time to mature. I would get some more but it's so friggin' expencive.

[@Davelembo]

I have a good source for info. Elegant coral www.elegant-corals.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=10&products_id=18

[@CruzArias_ElegantCorals]

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[@CruzArias_ElegantCorals]

Everything has a natural saturation point... water has a solubility level as well... Nature has a way of balancing elements and the rest is natural. even a little bit goes a long way... :)

[@tomerlevi6961]

Nice video

[@Davelembo]

Thank you Tomer

[@Rroossccoo]

Had mine in for 2 days. Nothing to note. Sweet git

[@Davelembo]

I just added another 10 lbs. I saw great things happen after adding this and dosing fuel to the tank. Thanx for watching

[@cubanreefer1582]

How often needs to be replaced the mud

[@Davelembo]

I think 18 months to 2 years is the suggested time. It is best to only replace some of it so you don't lose all the micro fauna. It would be best to have more than one tray and rotate them.

[@cubanreefer1582]

Dave's Nano Tanks I have a 175 Red Sea so I need quite a few of those blocks

[@Davelembo]

They have 10lb bags. They would suggest 40lbs and change 20lbs a year

[@cubanreefer1582]

Dave's Nano Tanks nice but I like the idea of those blocks is less messy , do they sell the blocks separate?

[@Davelembo]

It's really just loose and comes with a thin plastic container. Larger bag saves a lot of money. On sale at Marine depot I think

[@EDKsurly]

I want some dragons breath :D

[@Davelembo]

You got it Kiddo

[@SekRanger]

What is that last coral called?

[@Davelembo]

the last 2 are both Stylos. One branching and the other is just a large lump lol. Not sure on the name but they are doing well

[@SekRanger]

Thank you. Those are cool. I should get one.