The Miracle Tank

[najer]

I forgot to mention that the substrate in that portion of my sump is Miracle Mud.

That would concern me I think, long term.

 

[Fin]

That would concern me I think, long term.

It has been there for over a year.

 

[Why-Me]

That would concern me I think, long term.

Same here
Especially after hearing @Robin Haselden story with black sand

 

[najer]

It has been there for over a year.

Have you tested for iron or metals?

 

[Fin]

And speaking of ginger, my ginger plant is waking up!

 

[Fin]

Have you tested for iron or metals?

No. I have never sent in an ICP test on this tank.

 

[tamanning]

not sure if this matters but gfo is a good thing in a reactor would it not work in your substrate in small amounts? In the ocean you have rusting ships and cannons natural deposits etc...

 

[Fin]

There is not a known problem with the tank. I just noticed the shiny particles today. The mud has been in there for a year.

 

[tamanning]

I have miracle mud in my sump. works for me.

 

[Katrina71]

I must have Miracle Mud in the Miracle.

 

[sfin52]

Highs in the upper 60s-low 70s today down on the bayou. Cloudy. Storms blew through here yesterday afternoon and brought the cooler weather.

Froze here last night it was under 30. He need factories and people driving. We need global warning

I fed mine before I went to bed ;Smuggrin ...but yeah, not uncommon to be rudely awakened by being headbutted at 03:30. ;Meh

Black Jack paws at my head so he can get under the covers.

And speaking of ginger, my ginger plant is waking up!

Who sees the duck in the 1st and 2nd pic

 

[Fin]

Froze here last night it was under 30. He need factories and people driving. We need global warning

Black Jack paws at my head so he can get under the covers.

Who sees the duck in the 1st and 2nd pic

You quack me up! Sorry. Ha!

 

[najer]

I sort of opened a book as to what was going to happen with these two a while back, I have had same type zoas argue more than these two!

 

[Fin]

Ok first stack attempt. Will wait for the water to clear back up and ponder on it fir a bit. Does it look too flat across the top? Two separate islands with a deep valley in between. A few subtle overhangs.

 

[najer]

I looked a lot, refreshed my drink and looked more!
Pic one left, the level between the two peaks makes it look flat imo, love the right, I want to see a dip there!

 

[Fin]

I looked a lot, refreshed my drink and looked more!
Pic one left, the level between the two peaks makes it look flat imo, love the right, I want to see a dip there!

Thanks! That was my thought as well after looking at the pics. I think I can move one rock and get closer.

 

[Fin]

Any better?

 

[najer]

Yes, love it, no flat look.

 

[SashimiTurtle]

There is not a known problem with the tank. I just noticed the shiny particles today. The mud has been in there for a year.

Having no problems, I wouldn't sweat it. Its likely iron to assist in algae growth. It is refugium substrate meant to assist in that type of filtration. I think, iron will only release so much into the water as it isn't very soluble. Not like the nickel and vanadium I had in my sand, and not really toxic. Be careful using magnet cleaners near there, but I wouldnt worry.

Yes. I also have the Caribsea Miracle Mud in my cryptic refugium along with a 6lb bucket of the now discontinued Walt Smith Fiji Mud.

I think I want to start collecting mud and stuff from the coast. Check out what I found last weekend at our boat ramp.

Ulva macroalgae...

 

[RichtheReefer21]

Having no problems, I wouldn't sweat it. Its likely iron to assist in algae growth. It is refugium substrate meant to assist in that type of filtration. I think, iron will only release so much into the water as it isn't very soluble. Not like the nickel and vanadium I had in my sand, and not really toxic. Be careful using magnet cleaners near there, but I wouldnt worry.

Yes. I also have the Caribsea Miracle Mud in my cryptic refugium along with a 6lb bucket of the now discontinued Walt Smith Fiji Mud.

I think I want to start collecting mud and stuff from the coast. Check out what I found last weekend at our boat ramp.

Ulva macroalgae...

Awesome!