Filter Media Smell

[LyraGuppi]

Sorry if this is a weird question, but what is filter media supposed to smell like? The sponges from my 90 gallon smell earthy, but nothing overwhelming or strong.
I haven't been doing water changes as much as I should be (shame on me, I know), so I'm just double checking to make sure nothing is out of place.

 

[Toney]

Mine smells the same, alot like the smell of fresh earth cover sent I use for huntimg

 

[AbbeysDad]

Quit snorting that filter media! lol ... and get back on the partial water change program - jeez! <hehe>

It should smell earthy - if it smells offensive or foul. something is prolly very wrong.