Refilling dirt/sand tanks

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AngelWings

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Hi all! When refilling your dirt/sand tanks, how do you do it without stirring up the substrate? I'm sure there is a trick to it, but I am new to it and would appreciate some help.
 
You need something to disperse the flow of water. Many use a plate placed on the substrate and pour slowly. I have heard of others using a colander above the tank. I just aim for a large piece of decor (like driftwood) and pour slowly.
 
I'm a shallow bowl or plate user but literally anything that will deflect water works. The trick tho is pour the water very very slowly.
 
I use a breeder box that has suction cups and pour through it.
 
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