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Dirt's sketchy if you don't cap it right. I tried it once, and it turned my tank into a mud pit. Stick with sand or aquasoil unless you're ready for the hassle. My 10-gallon's got sand, and it's been smooth sailing.

Check out the beginners resource centre in my signature, it's got some useful info that might help you out with your current situation.

I've come across crushed coflake as an option, though personally I've never given it a shot.

Just got the stocking list from my friend's brother - hope it gives you some ideas, Felix.
He's got Electric Yellow, Malawi Butterfly, and Electric Blue - no numbers though, sorry about that.
He did have a Demasoni and a Bumble Bee, but they were too feisty and had to go back.
That's all he ...

Looks awesome to me. I agree, the rocks do seem a bit packed in, might be worth spacing them out a bit more for better water flow and visual appeal.

Your stocking plan looks solid, nice variety of species. I've got a friend who's brother recently set up a massive 360L Lake Malawi tank and it was ...

Sounds great, can't wait for those pics

looking good so far, can't wait to see how it all comes together