smithpants94
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I wanted to try a dirted tank so here goes:
Day 1: Added the dirt. Next I'll cap with gravel.
Day 1: Added the dirt. Next I'll cap with gravel.
Dirted Fluval Spec
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Brian_Nano12g
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Wouldn't gravel be too large to effectively contain the dirt? Due to the larger sized gravel, i would imagine there would be gaps in the layer..
I'd go with something smaller like floramax, EC, or sand as a cap. I could be wrong, but just thinking logically.
I'd go with something smaller like floramax, EC, or sand as a cap. I could be wrong, but just thinking logically.
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smithpants94
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That's what I thought too until I looked at more of Dustinsfishtanks on the YouTube.
This is what I am using... Super Naturals brand
Anddddddd so far so good:
Mumma.of.two
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I have had this happen. Had to fill the gaps with sand.
OP, glad it's working out for you.
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smithpants94
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Does anyone know how the filter really works? It's running now but I just can't wrap my head around it.
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smithpants94
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I think my gravel is small enough to be compacted. And thanks!
Brian_Nano12g
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The filter on the Spec V is like a sump... the water flows in through that grill on the top left and then it travels through the compartments concealed in the back, and then it gets pumped out through that spray nozzle.
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smithpants94
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MIND = BLOWN. Thanks a lot !
DanTheGuppyMan
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Lol yeah it's a pretty neat little tank. I have been wanting to get one for a while now..well I'm following 
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smithpants94
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I want to go pretty planted in here. Any fish suggestions to go along with this? I was looking at White Cloud Mountain Minnows...
Sillyfishies
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If you want it to look really natural, mixing sand with the gravel looks cool.
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smithpants94
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Day Two- the tannins are starting to leach:
