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Jaques · 01-30-2013, 02:50 PM

I would not just put any soil. as it can contain harmful chemicals. I would only use the organic one.
The only question I have is, whether to wait until the middle layer is almost dry and hard or go ahead and pour water right after we are done with the soil? It seems that the middle layer of mud will make the water completely brown and completely murky. Please correct me if you have done this project.

01-30-2013, 02:50 PM	#8
Jaques Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: New York Posts: 24	I would not just put any soil. as it can contain harmful chemicals. I would only use the organic one. The only question I have is, whether to wait until the middle layer is almost dry and hard or go ahead and pour water right after we are done with the soil? It seems that the middle layer of mud will make the water completely brown and completely murky. Please correct me if you have done this project.