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We finally bought our first axolotyls and they seem to be settling well. I just wanted to put up some photos of my tank and see if anyone had any feedback or suggestions. Substrate is river stones and sand. The plants are real but I have also ordered several silk plants to fill the tank more. There are two filters at opposite ends and there isn't a great deal of water flow. The water is still a bit brown because the wood is still leaching tanin. How does it look so far? Any suggestions?

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looks ok.

keep in mind though that river stones like that trap a large amount of waste and as this waste rots, it will mess with your water quality. something you would want to avoid if it's a new tank and not established.

also make sure that all the stones are larger than your axoltol's head as they do have big mouths and tend to swallow things they shouldn't. and their mouths only get bigger as they grow.
 
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iChris said:
looks ok.

keep in mind though that river stones like that trap a large amount of waste and as this waste rots, it will mess with your water quality. something you would want to avoid if it's a new tank and not established.

also make sure that all the stones are larger than your axoltol's head as they do have big mouths and tend to swallow things they shouldn't. and their mouths only get bigger as they grow.
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I agree with iChris about the rocks, but otherwise I think it looks very nice. I like the symmetry that you've pulled off. Well done.
 
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As long as you use a decent siphon and really get down in between the rocks and don't skip on Water Changes then you should be fine. I have had set ups with rocks of all sizes before and haven't had a problem.
 
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You should attach some plants such as java fern/moss or anubias nana to the pots and drift wood, it would look great as it grows
 
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