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JLynn, there is a source for sand bed critters without the sand. Indo-pacific Sea Farms (ipsf.com) They have all manner of sand dwelling creatures, including worms, mini brittle stars, tiny clams and what not. Inland Aquatics (inlandaquatics.com) also carries them. I probably will buy some caribbean live sand as well. I found a source in Florida that sells actual live sand from the ocean, so I'll have some sand specific to my caribbean biotope.
I think I'm going to add the top 3 layers of sand AFTER I place the manatee grass on/in my bottom layer, so as to avoid doing any damage to the roots. I'll mix in that Florida live sand with the top layer and then I'll introduce the pods, worms, etc.
Oh, I wanted to thank you for your thoughts on the pioneering seagrass idea. I agree that, with all the mulm I've already got, they may be redundant.
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As many naturalists and environmentalists have suggested, we should set aside our arrogance,
our desire to conquer and control everything, and walk hand in hand with Mother Nature. -Walter Adey
Current Tank Info: 180g Seagrass Sandbar Lagoon, START DATE November 28, 2018
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