Chaetomorpha how often do you trim? Miracle mud do you have to replace yearly?

[Chaetomorpha]

So I've had Chaetomorpha in my sump for a year with some miracle mud, so far the Chaetomorpha has thrived and has completely filled the chamber in the sump.

Two newbie questions from me:

1. By keeping the Chaetomorpha filled to capacity am I losing out on its beneficial cleaning properties? Meaning should I dump half of it so it can regrow?
2. Manufacturer of miracle mud says to replace half yearly, is it terrible if I don't? That stuff is expensive.

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[oceanparadise1]

I think i read some where that you do need to change it often bc if you dont and you stir it up a lot of bad things get released into the water. ( i could be wrong and if i am some on correct me) but i think you have to..

As far as cheato goes i let it grow till i have to trim it. cheato in small amounts doesnt really do anything but grow pods.

 

[Chaetomorpha]

Thanks for the reply. The thing is the mud never gets stirred up as the Chaetomorpha won't even let light get down there.


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[3Twinklets]

Wow! That is a lot of Chaeto.

 

[Chaetomorpha]

Wow! That is a lot of Chaeto.

Is that another way of telling me I should be trimming it more? Lol


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