Forest Bed vs Eco Earth

Crabby Abby · Post by **Crabby Abby** » Fri Feb 09, 2007 2:59 am

Have I figured out the difference between Forest Bed and Eco Earth? I usually only find Forest Bed locally so I've been using that, however my last purchase yielded a 3pk of Eco Earth.In working with the EE and comparing two tanks I noticed the consistency of it is lighter and finer, more like an actual soil whereas the Forest Bed seems a bit more dense and contains longer fibers. It almost seems that the EE was sifted.Anyone else notice this?

breezeetew · Post by **breezeetew** » Fri Feb 09, 2007 3:46 am

I have never tried Forest Bed, but I often refer to my EcoEarth as dirt.I have also used a potting soil mix that is basically Eco Earth type in texture.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Fri Feb 09, 2007 4:10 am

yes my EE is very dirt like. I don't know what he plus and minuses are. I guess I never thought it would be 'different'

Crabby Abby · Post by **Crabby Abby** » Fri Feb 09, 2007 5:05 am

I've used Eco Earth before, but it wasn't until this use - and having the Forest Bed in another tank to compare it to - that I noticed what the difference was.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Fri Feb 09, 2007 9:24 am

I've used both. My crabs tend to burrow more with the Forest Bed than the Eco Earth, for reasons to which I have no idea. Maybe the coconut is sweeter!

newhermiemami · Post by **newhermiemami** » Fri Feb 09, 2007 10:47 am

When you say Forest Bedding are you referring to the Bed-A-Beast? I've used both but not at the same time so I didnt get to compare them side by side but the differences must not have been too noticable to me b/c I didnt see much of a diffence. I have a whole tank full of burrowed probably molting crabs right now in the EE so I dont think if there is a difference it would be enough to effect the crabs to much...Just my 2 cents.

Crabby Abby · Post by **Crabby Abby** » Fri Feb 09, 2007 12:21 pm

Nope I actually mean Forest Bed. I'm not saying it's a serious difference or that one is better than another, just that for the first time I realized there IS a difference.Personally I think I prefer the Forest Bed. It seems a little heavier to work with and holds water better. I also like the fibers in the substrate. My current EE tank doesn't have any.