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This is a discussion on Sand or Gravel bottom? within the Newt and Salamander Help forums, part of the Beginner Newt, Salamander, Axolotl & Help Topics category; Hey everyone, im setting up my tank for some Newts and was wondering peoples personal opinions on a gravel bottom ...

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Hey everyone, im setting up my tank for some Newts and was wondering peoples personal opinions on a gravel bottom or sand and what kinds, thanks.
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I hope all your doubts are solved by this article:
http://www.caudata.org/cc/articles/substrate1.shtml
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i use gravel but i think a newt would like sand because it is more comfortable and easy to walk on.
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Gravel is in my opinion the worst choice from all the options...
Go for fine sand or bare bottom, it will make your life easier and your newts safer.
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Gravel is in my opinion the worst choice from all the options...
Go for fine sand or bare bottom, it will make your life easier and your newts safer.
Agreed 100%!

I am a huge advocate of substrateless tanks for aquatic caudates.
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