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so there are some mixed reviews. negative from people with limited experience from it. and positive from longtime users. so no protein skimmer at all ?[/QUOTE]
This stuff is flat hocus pocus plain and simple.
Here's a link of an elemental analyst into the composition claims of ecosystems [IMG]http://www.reefs.org/library/testing/miraclemud">http://www.reefs.org/library/testing/miraclemud</a>.
Conclusion for those that don't want to read the the findings
[QUOTE=]The analysis indicates that Miracle Mud is 30% silicon. This mostly likely exists in Miracle Mud as silicon dioxide, which is most commonly found in nature as quartz. As pointed out by chemist Randy Holmes-Farley, the molecular weight of silicon makes up less than half the molecular weight of silicon dioxide. So if the silicon present is all in the form of silicon dioxide, then Miracle Mud is more than 63% quartz sand. This seems to be confirmed by the photos.
The high levels of metals (especially Aluminum, Iron and Titanium) are also a point of concern.
In addition, no traces of any marine sediment were found in any microscopic examination - no oolitic sand grains, no shell fragments, no diatoms or any other remnants of marine life. An acid test conducted by Shane Graber indicates that no carbonates are present in Miracle Mud. It is difficult to reconcile these facts with the manufacturer's claim that "Miracle Mud is 80% oceanic mud."[/QUOTE]
