Big tank and homemade background questions.

[KristenW]

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?

 

[RupertxGiles]

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?

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.

 

[HayleyK]

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.