dirt planted tank

300 gallon tank trying to save some money. I love the ada amazonia look, so im looking to use that as a top layer but I just want to make sure it will be able to hold down a 1ich of dirt. Plus i was going to use gravel as a filler in my tank and(sadly already did so) But I was hoping to put the...

I'm planning on setting up a 68 gal. aquarium soon as a dirt bottom tank I have several smaller planted tanks with plant specific substrates (CaribSea, EcoComplete) but have never ventured into a dirt bottom tank. I know that I need a potting soil with no added fertilizers - what brands do you...

is a dirt planted tank the way to go? I've been trying to figure out if a dirt planted tank (aqua soil) is the right way to go for me, my LFS (aquatic warehouse) is ordering me a tank L36" W18" H18". I would like to do a dirt planted tank but not totally sure what it entails and if there is...