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Jar as axolotl hide

LeoTheDoctor

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I just got a jar (measure is 25 cm, 10 cm, 10 cm) I was wondering if it's safe for my axolotl. I'm affraid that he could have trouble getting out of it since it's open in only one side. I've seen Frank from Frankie's aquatics use it as a hide so I thought it was ok. What you guys think?

Update: he is definetly struggling to get out of it, he is able to get out but it's hard so I think, unfortunately, I won't be able to use it. I was thinking about doing a hide for him myself but I don't know which materials to use and what is actually axolotl safe.
 
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Although I don't like how it looks, pvc dorner pipes work great, axos love them. I also use a cured coconut shell and they use it some times.
 

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Although I don't like how it looks, pvc dorner pipes work great, axos love them. I also use a cured coconut shell and they use it some times.
thanks for the advice, I'm thinking in opening that jar and using some sand paper to get rid of sharp edges. I'm still a bit affraid he might break it (since he broke an old thermometer I never doubted his strenght again). Now I'm sure it's not possible because he's still growing, but I'm going to keep an eye on him, better safe than sorry.
 
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