Question: Hermit crab substrate for axie?

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Long story short, i accidently bought hermit crab sand for my axolotl. Would it be okay to still use it temporarily? Or would i just have to buy a different sand?
 
I looked up hermit crab sand, and it seems that it has added calcium. I think it could effect your ph. Maybe someone else will know better.
 
Hey,

Hermit Crab sand is also more likely to float in water - it's not meant as a fish tank substrate. I really wouldn't use it.

El.
 
Hermit crab tanks are not meant to be aquatic - their sand is not meant to absorb water like aquatic sand. I would not use it - it would not settle well and could remain floating/suspended in the water. Considering the axolotls breathe through gills, suspended particles in the water might affect their breathing
 
Huh, good to know. I did not realize it would float.
 
Thanks for all your help guys!
 
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