Has anybody tried setting up a tank similar to what is suggested in the book
'Ecology of a Planted Aquarium"? In that book the author recommends using a
layer of top soil covered with small gravel.
There's a guy who posts hear named Mike who has some beautiful Walstead-type
tanks. See his page he
http://mike-edwardes.members.beeb.net/plant/lotech.html
His tanks are gorgeous, and very low-maintenance.
Leigh
http://www.fortunecity.com/lavender/halloween/881/