Caudata.org Newt and Salamander Forum

The Newt & Salamander Portal

Caudata.org > Newt & Salamander Forum > Beginner Newt, Salamander, Axolotl & Help Topics > Axolotls (Ambystoma mexicanum) > Axolotl tank set-ups, filters, substrate > Sand as substrate

The longest running Amphibian Community on the Internet.

 Tags Register FAQ Calendar Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read Caudata.org Store Donate


Sand as substrate

This is a discussion on Sand as substrate within the Axolotl tank set-ups, filters, substrate forums, part of the Axolotls (Ambystoma mexicanum) category; I'm about to put sand in my tank. I got it from the pet store and it's normal sea sand ...

Axolotl tank set-ups, filters, substrate Discussions on tanks, temperature, filters, gravel, lights etc.

Reply

 

LinkBack Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 14th February 2010   #1 (permalink)
Member
 
Join Date: Dec 2009
Nationality:
Posts: 91
Gallery Images: 0
Comments: 0
Rep: Aaron71w is an unknown quantity at this point
Default Sand as substrate
I'm about to put sand in my tank. I got it from the pet store and it's normal sea sand (I think). Is there anything I will have to do before I put it in the tank? If there is, can someone please tell me soon, before I put it in? Thanks.
Last edited by Jacquie; 14th February 2010 at 05:16. Reason: Fixed spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
Aaron71w is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 14th February 2010   #2 (permalink)
Prolific Member
 
Blaze's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2009
Nationality:
Location: [ Members Only ]
Age: 19
Posts: 500
Gallery Images: 0
Comments: 6
Rep: Blaze has shown reliable knowledgeBlaze has shown reliable knowledge
Default Re: Sand as substrate
If it is sea sand, it may have crushed coral (I think thats right) in it which will mess with your pH levels. The best sand to use is childrens play sand. You will have to rinse out any dirt and cloudiness from it. The best way to do so I have found is to put how much sand you will need (maximum 2-3cm over the bottom of you tank to prevent gas pockets) in a bucket and use the hose to blast the sand. Then wait for it to settle and pour gentally out. Do this until the water pours out clear. I washed mine about 20 times before it ran clear.

Hope this helps,

Blaze
__________________
R.I.P - Sunny Boy
Loving - Maple
Blaze is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 14th February 2010   #3 (permalink)
Member
 
Join Date: Dec 2009
Nationality:
Posts: 91
Gallery Images: 0
Comments: 0
Rep: Aaron71w is an unknown quantity at this point
Default Re: Sand as substrate
it turns out its not sea sand but this is the only sand i can get a hold of at the moment,should it be good enough
Attached Thumbnails
Sand as substrate-sany0126.jpg  
Aaron71w is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 14th February 2010   #4 (permalink)
Member
 
tonimeloni's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2009
Nationality:
Age: 17
Posts: 76
Gallery Images: 0
Comments: 0
Rep: tonimeloni is an unknown quantity at this point
Wink Re: Sand as substrate
Not too sure about the sand. But my axolotl tank has silica sand in it, and my axies seem to be fine.
Last edited by Jacquie; 14th February 2010 at 05:18. Reason: Added punctuation...
tonimeloni is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 14th February 2010   #5 (permalink)
Prolific Member
 
Blaze's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2009
Nationality:
Location: [ Members Only ]
Age: 19
Posts: 500
Gallery Images: 0
Comments: 6
Rep: Blaze has shown reliable knowledgeBlaze has shown reliable knowledge
Default Re: Sand as substrate
Was there a label on the sand when you bought it? Where abouts did you get it from?

Blaze
__________________
R.I.P - Sunny Boy
Loving - Maple
Blaze is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 14th February 2010   #6 (permalink)
Member
 
Join Date: Dec 2009
Nationality:
Posts: 91
Gallery Images: 0
Comments: 0
Rep: Aaron71w is an unknown quantity at this point
Default Re: Sand as substrate
when i bought it, it had no label on it and it came from the pet store it was the finest sand they had
Aaron71w is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 14th February 2010   #7 (permalink)
Prolific Member
 
Blaze's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2009
Nationality:
Location: [ Members Only ]
Age: 19
Posts: 500
Gallery Images: 0
Comments: 6
Rep: Blaze has shown reliable knowledgeBlaze has shown reliable knowledge
Default Re: Sand as substrate
I am not to sure, you'll have to wait for someone else to chime in =]

Goodluck!


Blaze
__________________
R.I.P - Sunny Boy
Loving - Maple
Blaze is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 14th February 2010   #8 (permalink)
Site Contributor
 
SludgeMunkey's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2008
Nationality:
Location: [ Members Only ]
Age: 37
Posts: 2,277
Gallery Images: 42
Comments: 9
Rep: SludgeMunkey goes to 11SludgeMunkey goes to 11SludgeMunkey goes to 11SludgeMunkey goes to 11SludgeMunkey goes to 11SludgeMunkey goes to 11SludgeMunkey goes to 11SludgeMunkey goes to 11SludgeMunkey goes to 11SludgeMunkey goes to 11SludgeMunkey goes to 11
Default Re: Sand as substrate
Everything you never wanted to know about substrates can be found here:

Caudata Culture Articles - Aquarium Substrates (for aquatics)

Caudata Culture Articles - Vivarium Substrates (for terrestrials)
SludgeMunkey is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

« Previous Thread | Next Thread »
Thread Tools
Display Modes
Linear Mode Linear Mode

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On

Similar Threads

Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Sand -> No Substrate? Mintee Axolotl tank set-ups, filters, substrate 3 5th November 2010 09:17
Sand substrate bryce Axolotl tank set-ups, filters, substrate 2 17th March 2007 09:03
Sand substrate louise Axolotl General Discussion 1 15th February 2007 11:16
Sand substrate, or no substrate nina Axolotl tank set-ups, filters, substrate 2 28th December 2006 01:01
Sand as substrate? stefanie General Discussion 9 21st April 2004 00:37


All times are GMT. The time now is 06:12.