Keeping Dirt "Alive"?

I'm getting ready to finally convert to dirt. But before I do I want to clear something up. I've been hearing that after about a year the strength of the dirt decreases dramatically.
First off is this true? And if it is what are the veteran dirt users out there doing to avoid this issue, redirting their tanks? Some how "feeding" the dirt? I hoping someone can answer this for me so I can fully convert to dirt soon.

Thanks,

Alex.

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Permalink Reply by Peter on January 12, 2013 at 7:21pm
It's more like it looses most it nutrients in 1 1/2 years to 2 years. Wen this happens all u do is start using root tabs or if u want use that opportunity to rescape ur tank
Permalink Reply by alex9j4m on January 12, 2013 at 10:05pm

That's what I figured, so there is no way to enrich the dirt over time by putting some kind of organic matter in to the dirt like you would in a compost pile?

Permalink Reply by Peter on January 15, 2013 at 12:47am

not that i have found but if u figure a way to do it let us all know

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