Axolotls

[methos75]

ive heard that sand often works for them but its a pain for maintenance. also with them walking around on the bottom of the tank couldnt you run the risk of them digging up old gunk that can cause the water chemistry to go bad and kill them? that was my thought so i choose the flat large marbles.

I just rake my sand once every two weeks to avoid this.

 

[teddrummered]

There shouldnt be any gunk in the sand axie waste just sits on top and should be spot cleaned daily with a turkey baster! White sand is a good choice as any waste is clearly visible and easily removed. Sand is very easy to maintain and keep clean you just gotta keep a thin enough layer to avoid toxic gas pockets building up bout an inch thickness will do! Ive had the same sand in my tank that I got over a year ago and it is as spotless and pristine as the day I got it!

 

[Plec123]

thanks for the help everyone, ill be sure to share pics once all is set up!

 

[Lepisosteus platyrhincus]

There shouldnt be any gunk in the sand axie waste just sits on top and should be spot cleaned daily with a turkey baster! White sand is a good choice as any waste is clearly visible and easily removed. Sand is very easy to maintain and keep clean you just gotta keep a thin enough layer to avoid toxic gas pockets building up bout an inch thickness will do! Ive had the same sand in my tank that I got over a year ago and it is as spotless and pristine as the day I got it!

i have sand in a few tanks that is deep. one tank is close to 3.5 in. No toxic gas