Mud!

[Wolf89]

Hello. I am thinking of incorporating a remote deep sand bed for my new tank. I happen to live on the Bogue sound of NC, (salty water). I can easily collect some of that real deal mud that's full and life, and smells (bad ones). I was wondering if that would be more beneficial than just using sand?
@brandon429

 

[Daniel@R2R Verified Admin]

@Paul B uses mud a lot. I'd think it would be better for seeding than sand because of having more surface area for bacteria/fauna.

 

[Fourstars]

I just paid a boat load to have mud shipped to CO. Absolutely I would bury some under your sand bed.

 

[Reefnman2]

I have 2 in. of mud in my fuge topped off with 1 in. of sand the 2 mangroves I have planted in there are loving it.

 

[Paul B]

Ii collect it from here. But if it smells like hydrogen sulfide, don't use it.