Comment by Peter on November 5, 2012 at 2:57pm

Lol please don't just add the dirt to a filled tank that's just a NO U have to drain it first then add the dirt then cover the dirt with some type of gravel or sand and THEN you add the water This is just a quick break down of the steps. Use the search bar for the forum and serch settin up a planted tank

Comment by LED on November 5, 2012 at 4:34pm

there is a way to add dirt to an existing tank.  First you wont be able to dirt the whole tank efficently this way.

1 get dirt thats already been soaked and wrap it with coffee filter or wax paper.  (dont make a super large ball

2 shove the wrapped dirt ball near or under your existing plants

3 done

the wax paper or coffee filter is biodegradable and will degrade over some time.  easy dirting process

Comment by seth roach on November 5, 2012 at 7:21pm

i finally partially dirted my only tank that was left without a few weeks ago wasnt bad at all i just drained it down to the substrate pushed it all to one side put dirt down capped it then did the othe side. should be fine as long as your careful i had the fish back in it and rescaped within 2 or 3 hours no problems....i do suggest pre soaking the dirt though at least a little bit itll just make your life easier

Comment by Derick cotten on November 5, 2012 at 11:20pm

Led i like that way . what are some good ferts or dirt to use?

Comment by Jeremy robinson on November 12, 2012 at 4:49pm

first you need to sit down and use a little bit of common sense before you do anything drastic and hurt yourself lol

Comment by LED on November 13, 2012 at 12:19am

BTW another option to use is get an ice tray fill however many wells with dirt half way then fill those wells with water till it gets to top of the dirt portion.  freeze and stick under the plants.  easiest way to do it but once you put it in, no takesie backsies.  it melts

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