What is the point of layering your salamander tank with a lot of different things

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I have been looking at a lot of forums and all the ones i have seen about tank set up have had a lod of different things layer at their tank like powder charcoal , coconut shaving Ings , pebbles and peas soil or something along those lines. I thought you only had to do forest soil. Any help or opinions on this would be greatly appreciated.
 
It is best if you use forest soil. layers of just forest soil is most recommended as salamanders like to make holes in the ground. it’ll decay and dry over time so be sure to change the soil every month. If it’s still moist after 1 month that’s most likely salamander urine and feces. I hope everything goes well with your salamander pal!
 
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Nate0 said:
I have been looking at a lot of forums and all the ones i have seen about tank set up have had a lod of different things layer at their tank like powder charcoal , coconut shaving Ings , pebbles and peas soil or something along those lines. I thought you only had to do forest soil. Any help or opinions on this would be greatly appreciated.
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i don't keep terrestrial sals, but i know that having a few layers of substrate is good for their digging instinct
 
Forest soil is the best.
A said axolotl nerd, it is good for digging salamanders species.
Moreover it usually brings loads of intersting bugs, some of them (larvae, woodlice) being eaten by the salamander.

However, there is a disadvantage : forest soil tends to decay with time.
It can be changed or renewed adding dead leaves each fall for example.
 
A pea gravel or aquarium gravel layer on the bottom helps with humidity and avoids quick dry outs. It is a good idea to go to caudataculture area of this forum or pick up a beginner salamander book for good advice.
 
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