Axolotl and rocks?

[Terrorizer777]

So question if anyone has a Axolotl or had knowledge with them I know sometimes sand can mess up their stomachs and I feel gravel is almost the same way. So could I by any chance put small rocks in the tank? Some like these?

 

[Brymac1]

If you are going with substrate, the best option is very fine sand, that way if they ingest it then they can easily pass it.

 

[Terrorizer777]

I assumed no sand would be good for him because he’s so small now. What sand would you consider to be Fine sand? I really just want it so the tank doesn’t look as bad because every now and again bloodworms get stuck somewhere and I gotta clean it often. He’s 3 inches last a checked and this is what he looks like if that’s even needed.

 

[JNalley]

Sand is their natural habitat... even the babies grow up with a sandy substrate...

 

[Terrorizer777]

Sand is their natural habitat... even the babies grow up with a sandy substrate...

A very good point but at the same time. If the Axolotl swallows sand it can’t digest it could possibly kill it. And I’d rather not risk his health for decor.

 

[flyguy13]

I’ve always used Carib sea crystal river sand, would never use gravel. Also never heard of them not being able to digest sand, they can pass it just fine.

 

[346700984]

We use the river rocks that are too large for our axolotl to swallow. You can buy them at the pet store.

 

[JNalley]

A very good point but at the same time. If the Axolotl swallows sand it can’t digest it could possibly kill it. And I’d rather not risk his health for decor.

I mean, I'd read this and decide. It states sand cannot cause digestive impaction, so...

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