seeding live sand bed

[Doug]

George, that problem is one that all us Canadians share. :(

Your correct that live rock, does not contain all the critters needed to seed a bed. However, if you could get into the bottom of some live rock shipments at some of your stores, there,s all kind of goodies.

Or some sand from another aquarist, that has a good bed. When I set up my 180, I took sand from the 170, plus I purchased some live sand from a store out here.

Its still not the same as the sand kits one can buy in the US from Inland or others. I think the best way is, go to several lfs and get a little from each. Plus a little from several aquarists. That way you should get some diversity.