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Here are some pics of my tank and first 2 axolotls. Hoping to get a wild type to go with them. Haven't decided on names yet.
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I really like it , what is the plant you have on the surface?
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Its riccia fluitans. The idea is that it blocks some of the light getting through but not so much you cn't see the axxies.
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Did you place the wood ON the glass, or UNDER it?
Looks very nice!
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Thank you!

Wood?? If you mean whats on the bottom of the tank its 2 pieces of slate tile with silicone around the edges and in the gap between them.
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Your take looks awesome!!! I love the set up!! Its great looking!!! How many gallons is it?
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Thanks. Its about a 160L tank which is around 45 gallons. Its not quite full though.
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