Big tank and homemade background questions.

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So I am looking to upgrade tank sizes and make a homemade background, but have a few questions.

If I wanted about five axolotls in one large tank, around how big would you say would be best? I know it's typically 10 gallons per axolotl, but I feel like that might be too small?

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I want to make a homemade 3D background but without cement. Would I be able to just shape it as I wish, you silicone to glue the pieces together, paint it with regular acrylic paint, and then use an acrylic sealant like drylok has for porches?
 
KristenW said:
So I am looking to upgrade tank sizes and make a homemade background, but have a few questions.

If I wanted about five axolotls in one large tank, around how big would you say would be best? I know it's typically 10 gallons per axolotl, but I feel like that might be too small?

AND

I want to make a homemade 3D background but without cement. Would I be able to just shape it as I wish, you silicone to glue the pieces together, paint it with regular acrylic paint, and then use an acrylic sealant like drylok has for porches?
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Not sure about the diy background but there are a bunch of threads on them. As far as tank size the bigger the better. A 55 for 5 axies is fine , but i dont like the footprint of the 55 too much, a 40 breeder offers a wider tank, or a 75 is a great option if u want one that big.
 
What are the actual measurements of your tank? It may be 55, but if the ground space is small it's not recommended to keep 5.
 
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