{"product_id":"caribsea-mineral-mud-3-8l","title":"Caribsea Mineral Mud 3.8L","description":"\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1plrv08\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"44\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3\" data-end=\"44\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"inline align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline cursor-pointer\"\u003eCaribsea Mineral Mud 3.8L\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1gh5l1n\" data-start=\"46\" data-end=\"73\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"50\" data-end=\"73\"\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"74\" data-end=\"518\"\u003eCaribSea Mineral Mud 3.8 L is a specialised refugium substrate made from a unique blend of natural sediments that replicate tropical coastal mangrove environments. Ideal for use in mud refugiums, seagrass beds, macro‑algae setups, and mangrove systems in marine and reef aquariums, this mineral mud supplies a range of trace elements and contains live marine bacteria to support a complete micro‑ecosystem. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"pm8yra\" data-start=\"525\" data-end=\"545\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"529\" data-end=\"545\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"546\" data-end=\"865\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1bybvxp\" data-start=\"546\" data-end=\"605\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"548\" data-end=\"605\"\u003eNatural sediment blend that mimics tropical coastal mud\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"cg92rj\" data-start=\"606\" data-end=\"666\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"608\" data-end=\"666\"\u003eSuitable for mud refugiums, seagrasses, and macro‑algaes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"9olvro\" data-start=\"667\" data-end=\"738\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"669\" data-end=\"738\"\u003eContains calcium, strontium, iron, sulfur, and other trace elements\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"15q0dct\" data-start=\"739\" data-end=\"801\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"741\" data-end=\"801\"\u003eIncludes live marine bacteria to enhance ecosystem balance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1nqz7ls\" data-start=\"802\" data-end=\"865\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"804\" data-end=\"865\"\u003eIdeal for creating a healthy, biologically active substrate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"425p9e\" data-start=\"872\" data-end=\"888\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"876\" data-end=\"888\"\u003eBenefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"889\" data-end=\"1165\"\u003e✅ Supports growth of seagrasses, macro‑algae, and mangroves\u003cbr data-start=\"948\" data-end=\"951\"\u003e✅ Supplies essential trace elements to the aquarium ecosystem\u003cbr data-start=\"1012\" data-end=\"1015\"\u003e✅ Enhances refugium biological activity\u003cbr data-start=\"1054\" data-end=\"1057\"\u003e✅ Helps establish a natural nutrient processing environment\u003cbr data-start=\"1116\" data-end=\"1119\"\u003e✅ Promotes biodiversity in saltwater systems\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1wgj4k5\" data-start=\"1172\" data-end=\"1200\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1176\" data-end=\"1200\"\u003eInstructions for Use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col data-start=\"1201\" data-end=\"1546\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1xssvq9\" data-start=\"1201\" data-end=\"1257\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1204\" data-end=\"1257\"\u003ePlace the Mineral Mud in your refugium or sump area\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"n8jula\" data-start=\"1258\" data-end=\"1304\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1261\" data-end=\"1304\"\u003eEnsure good water flow across the mud bed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"14sqx5\" data-start=\"1305\" data-end=\"1363\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1308\" data-end=\"1363\"\u003eAdd live plants, macro‑algae, or mangroves as desired\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"cah5ta\" data-start=\"1364\" data-end=\"1427\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1367\" data-end=\"1427\"\u003eAllow the system to stabilise before adding fish or corals\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"5mzreh\" data-start=\"1428\" data-end=\"1478\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1431\" data-end=\"1478\"\u003eMaintain regular water testing and monitoring\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ovikah\" data-start=\"1479\" data-end=\"1546\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1482\" data-end=\"1546\"\u003eAvoid disturbing the mud bed once established for best results\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"Aquatic Pets SA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43351740219435,"sku":"CAR-1-MM","price":1113.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0616\/4676\/6123\/files\/caribseamineralmud4L.png?v=1773862082","url":"https:\/\/aquaticpetssa.com\/products\/caribsea-mineral-mud-3-8l","provider":"Aquatic Pets SA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}