Refugium substrate

[Lat42Kahuna]

I'm in the process of putting together my first refugium. Any reccomondations on substrate to go along with live rock and macro algea? I don't really want to spend the $$ on miracle mud. Can I just pull some sand from my main tank. I also have seen the Kent Minearal Mud, which is substantionaly cheaper then the Miracle. Perhaps a mix of that with my sand (it's southdown)? Any input would be helpful. Thanks!:)

[JAYDEE]

Do a search. Someone a day ago asked the same question. It should help answer your question.

[Soltaker]

You can go with almost any kind of substrate for your fuge. The thing is, each kind will promote different things. "A course will halp grow amphipods, a medium to fine substrate will grow smaller live plankton such as copepods. A deep sugar fine substrate will enhance denitification." ( I got this info from The book Of CORAL Propogation by Anthony Calfo. Gotta give credit ;))