Foxfish who you calling a none professional bud Maybe a westmidlands thicko would fit better lol
good link that foxfishHa ha sorry mate, as long as you are not in a rush for a few years, I am sure you will get what you want...
I do suggest you look at Tim’s thread though.... https://www.ukaps.org/forum/threads/the-soil-substrate-or-dirted-planted-tank-a-how-to-guide.18943/
But love that DSM method for getting a good carpet started Do people only use this for carpet plants or is it beneficial for other normal plants
Aint that just amazing and better than any reef tankTake a look at this..
https://www.ukaps.org/forum/threads/return-of-the-shallow.50172/
Valid points but I always feel the issue with deeper tanks is light penetration to substrate level AND water movement through the entire depth of the water columnJonathan’s (the op) tank is 750 mm deep and the tanks you have linked are run by professionals. So I would say he has a challenge on his hands.
lighting 2x 54watt t5 tubes and 46watt fluvel 2.0 planting led uni