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For my first dirted tank I soaked my black diamond blasting media for about a month, rinsing on alternate days. I still found a film on my tank's surface. Part of this I attribute to the black sand being a coal by-product (fossil fuel). On my second dirted tank I added about an ounce of dish...

I let my organic potting soil soak for about 4-5 months before putting it in my tank. I capped it with about 1.5 inches of (coal slag) black blasting compound/sand (btw I put an ounce of dish detergent into my second soak of the blasting sand and after several rinses it seems to be leaving no...

because of the disgusting things fish do in it. I've kept tanks since college. I currently have two low tech 55's set up with dirt. I have a 20 set up but it is only holding fish until my newest dirt tank is ready.

I tried to post this twice in a thread I started and it never posted. In the thread people were discussing a sand caps impact on cory's. Here is a link to a video on the subject. Aquarium Advice - Gravel or Sand? by Tyne Valley Aquatics - YouTube

Hey all, I've been lurking for a while, now I have to seek advice. I've heard contrary messages about whether or not you can cap soil with PFS (Pool filter sand). Some where I heard that the weight of sand will compress the soil making it hard for roots to spread. Conversely I've heard...