Tank And Axolotls

argray90 · Sep 17, 2012

Here is a picture of my tank (it is not finished needs to cycle still). Right now my axolotls are living in sterile tubs separate until the tank is finished. They are truly fascinating animals to watch. Do they look good? I am still new to axolotls. I know everyone says do not name them until they are sexed but I could not wait and they are Ted, Barney, Marshall (name that show). While in their tubs they are getting fresh water changes each day. I am still working on getting them to eat. I am going to try to get a melanoid to add to the group but it has to be the perfect coloring because I think their coloring is amazing. I will add a colony of ghost shrimp to the tank once it has cycled and has the axolotls living in there.

Minniechild · Sep 17, 2012

Heya- looks pretty awesome! Just wondering what the substrate is? And cute 'lotls

argray90 · Sep 17, 2012

Minniechild said:
Heya- looks pretty awesome! Just wondering what the substrate is? And cute 'lotls

It is a white and black sand mixture about 1 inch deep. I had 5 pounds of each color left over and decided to see if it looked good. I really like it to bring out the leucistic color of the axolotls well I think I will like it since I have not seen them on it.

Minniechild · Sep 18, 2012

Nice- just double checking that you've sifted the black sand? There have been a few cases where larger pieces of black sand (Specifically Tahitian Moon Sand) have got through the manufacturer's sifting process and caused some really horrid damage. Though hopefully the white sand in the mix should minimise the risk substantially

(Oh, and HIMYM

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argray90 · Sep 18, 2012

Minniechild said:
Nice- just double checking that you've sifted the black sand? There have been a few cases where larger pieces of black sand (Specifically Tahitian Moon Sand) have got through the manufacturer's sifting process and caused some really horrid damage. Though hopefully the white sand in the mix should minimise the risk substantially
(Oh, and HIMYM )

Yeah I washed the sand 3 times, I was worried about that exact thing happening so I went well above the needed amount. Good call with the show!

argray90 · Sep 21, 2012

Tank is recycling after my crashing the last cycle. I am using Dr. Tims One and Only which is a 10 day cycle. I added some anacharis to the tank and to the axolotls tubs. In the tank I am using it the anacharis to cover the filter outflow which I tripled the holes in the spray bar to limit the amount of current being produced right now seems very minimal. I also added 3 small sponge filters on low output to add more oxygen to the tank. When I refiled the tank the sand mixed really cool and looks a lot better with the white and black mixture.

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