Question: How to go about cleaning axie tank

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I working on getting my new axie tank all set up and cycled while i wait for the little guys at the local pet store to mature a bit. Everything so far that I have read on the forums makes sense except for some reason I couldnt find one answer to a question I have.

When using fine sand as a substrate, what is the easiest way to clean the debris off of the bottom? I have a simple sponge filter, but with the couple fish and live plants I have in there at the moment, there is some waste/debris on the sand. Any tips?

I've heard axies are somewhat messy so I expect waste from them to be lying on the bottom as well.

I appreciate your input!:eek:
 
i use a turkey baster for daily cleaning and then a siophon with the water changes (weekly/fortnightly)
have fun with your new friend when he/she comes
 
Awesome, thanks :)

I did find other forum topics too after I submitted this, haha.

Can't wait! I'll have two of them!
 
With a little tiny dustpan and shovel!

Turkey baster and the gravel vacuum (siphon) will be all you need.

I dont think axies are messie at all, compared to goldfish they are neat freaks! A poop once aweek or so in a neat little easy to see parcel, clean up as you feed, little bit of a look around and move the tank furniture once a week or so and you will be fine.

They will tear up the tank plants and stir up the substrate when active at night.but otherwise too easy
 
I go to the hospital often, and know all the nurses, so asked for one of those large syringes without needles, so I can use that to suck it up :) Cool aye?
 
I bought some needleless syringes on eBay. good stuff. works just like a turkey baster really.
 
Hi

If you are planning to feed your axies pellets they can be quite messy and tricky to remove sometimes when they go soft
 
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