Thinking Of Starting A Dirted Tank Need Help

[MarcusTheGreat]

Whats up guys my next tank is a 85G long tank planning of doing it dirted would you guys be able to help me out. i live in Canada Toronto
 
would you be able to show me the best dirt to buy the best clay to buy. also whats the maintenance on dirted tanks i have watched dustin on youtube maybe some of you guys herd of him and i know a little about dirted but i would love to here more from you guys 
 
whats the best soil to use and what is the best clay to use  pictures would be amazing lol so i know how the bags look like when i buy them 

 

[MarcusTheGreat]

is this soil good? http/www.homedepot.ca/product/miracle-gro-premium-potting-mix-605-litrenbspnbspnbspnbspnbsp/917492

 

[MarcusTheGreat]

i also have 2 ECLIPSE Natural Daylight F15T8 18" bulbs  the tank is 85G long are those lamps ok to run low light plants? 

 

[MarcusTheGreat]

i have bought miracle gro enriched potting mix  for the dirted tank will this be ok ?

 

[Aquamaniac]

I have seen dustins fish tanks. Never followed the dirt route myself so can't really advise you. But if you go dirt make sure you cap it really well and do not change the plants around alot.
Dirt coming to the water column does not look good. Dustin has some videos of how to prepare dirted tanks I think.
Sorry I can't be of much help but even though I admire dustin's tanks when they look good,sometimes they just don't. I never followed the dirt way.
Might give at try in the future but just for the sake of experiencing it myself.

 

[MarcusTheGreat]

I have seen dustins fish tanks. Never followed the dirt route myself so can't really advise you. But if you go dirt make sure you cap it really well and do not change the plants around alot.
Dirt coming to the water column does not look good. Dustin has some videos of how to prepare dirted tanks I think.
Sorry I can't be of much help but even though I admire dustin's tanks when they look good,sometimes they just don't. I never followed the dirt way.
Might give at try in the future but just for the sake of experiencing it myself.

what do you mean by cap ? 

 

[Aquamaniac]

Cover it really well with gravel, sand or any type of substrate to your liking. Dirt should not be used in direct contact with the water column.not sure what dustin uses to cover but I am pretty sure he uses something to cover it.

 

[MarcusTheGreat]

Cover it really well with gravel, sand or any type of substrate to your liking. Dirt should not be used in direct contact with the water column.not sure what dustin uses to cover but I am pretty sure he uses something to cover it.

oh yes yes i know that didn't know its called cap lol