hello Aaron
in step 1. you avoid peat moss and Vermiculite in topsoil.
but T2CHATTO setup ,use topsoil rich in peat moss: (
http://indianaquariumhobbyist.com/co...wtopic&t=11805 ) "Soilrite is a mixture of Canadian Peat Moss, Vermiculite and Solirite. Vermicules are kind of volcanic ash and famous for its very high ECE. "
why you avoid peat moss and Vermiculite ?
Gellert