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My new tank # 2.. Open to surgestion
- Thread starter Aztecer
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The hide looks pretty good I reckon, as long as he can get in without struggling. My lot like tight spaces 
The tank is looking lovely. I don't think you *need* to add anything else, but you could add some taller plants or perhaps some slate or a piece of wood on a slope or something, he might like to climb about, and hang out in high places! I think you've got the basics wonderfully, everything you add now is more adventure!
The filter looks like it's creating quite a down flow, or is that just the pic? It might stress him if it's too fierce? Only other tip would be, you probably could take some of that sand out, deep sand needs swirling round quite a bit to stop it turning anaerobic and getting toxic. Up to you though, a good swirl around a couple of times a week, or every time you go in to de-poop will do the trick to keep it fresh
The tank is looking lovely. I don't think you *need* to add anything else, but you could add some taller plants or perhaps some slate or a piece of wood on a slope or something, he might like to climb about, and hang out in high places! I think you've got the basics wonderfully, everything you add now is more adventure!
The filter looks like it's creating quite a down flow, or is that just the pic? It might stress him if it's too fierce? Only other tip would be, you probably could take some of that sand out, deep sand needs swirling round quite a bit to stop it turning anaerobic and getting toxic. Up to you though, a good swirl around a couple of times a week, or every time you go in to de-poop will do the trick to keep it fresh
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The sand looks a tad deep though, if it's over 1 inch in depth make sure you give it a good mix about regularly to stop poisonous gases building up
If your axie does struggle to get in and out of the hide you could always dig some sand out from under so s/he has a little tunnel instead
If your axie does struggle to get in and out of the hide you could always dig some sand out from under so s/he has a little tunnel instead
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Shane douglas:with axolotls would I basically have to keep buying and buying new axolotls to prevent inbred breeding which costs a lot of money??+1
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Thorninmyside:Not necessarily but if you’re wanting to continue to grow your breeding capacity then yes. Breeding axolotls isn’t a cheap hobby nor is it a get rich quick scheme. It costs a lot of money and time and deditcation+1
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Clareclare:Would Chinese fire belly newts be more or less inclined towards an aquatic eft set up versus Japanese . I'm raising them and have abandoned the terrarium at about 5 months old and switched to the aquatic setups you describe. I'm wondering if I could do this as soon as they morph?+1
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Would Chinese fire belly newts be more or less inclined towards an aquatic eft set up versus...
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