AnimalArtist
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Hello! I wanted some help with redesigning my 20 gallon axolotl tank! I really would love to figure out a way to almost completely remove the need for water changes for my axolotl, Titan. His tank is rather barren, with lots of Java ferns on the wood with Java moss and lots of hornwort (ceratophyllum demersum) as well as two pieces of Marimo moss and some bamboo. He does have a very minimal flow sponge filter that he doesn’t seem to mind and some sand as substrate. Currently, I am doing water changes almost every day. I would love to remove this factor to the best of my ability, but I’m not entirely sure how.
I was wondering, how possible would it be to create a moss “carpet” along the bottom of his tank? I love Marimo moss, but I’m unsure how well it would work due to price, practicality, and common availability in my area. My next idea would be making a wooden board that fits along the bottom that would allow me to plant lots of Java ferns and Anubias along the bottom of the tank. I would add a layer of fine sand over the top to make it far more visually appealing of course. My grandpa is a builder and wood carver, so he would likely be able to cut a piece that is the perfect size for the tank.
I have been doing my best to keep up with his care (along with my 6 betta tanks), but his is the most time consuming, and because of school and illness, I would really love to provide Titan with lots of spare hiding places, oxygen, clean water, and healthy food without wearing myself out each night. I would love some help with this idea, and if you have any ideas on ways to help, I’m all ears!
Edit: I just thought of another idea with the wood! If I raised it up slightly underneath, and placed sand underneath, would that act as a good biological media for filtration?
I was wondering, how possible would it be to create a moss “carpet” along the bottom of his tank? I love Marimo moss, but I’m unsure how well it would work due to price, practicality, and common availability in my area. My next idea would be making a wooden board that fits along the bottom that would allow me to plant lots of Java ferns and Anubias along the bottom of the tank. I would add a layer of fine sand over the top to make it far more visually appealing of course. My grandpa is a builder and wood carver, so he would likely be able to cut a piece that is the perfect size for the tank.
I have been doing my best to keep up with his care (along with my 6 betta tanks), but his is the most time consuming, and because of school and illness, I would really love to provide Titan with lots of spare hiding places, oxygen, clean water, and healthy food without wearing myself out each night. I would love some help with this idea, and if you have any ideas on ways to help, I’m all ears!
Edit: I just thought of another idea with the wood! If I raised it up slightly underneath, and placed sand underneath, would that act as a good biological media for filtration?
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