I know I have had a lot of people in the past tell me axolotl tanks need a lid because they jump out. I have a couple problems with a lid though and am hoping to workout a solution, for the benefit of my axolotl.
1. A glass top allows for hardly any evaporation. This is an issue with a tank where I am relying on evaporation to keep it cool.
2. Ok so I go with a screen lid. Well now I can’t clip on my axolotls fan that keeps his tank below 68 degrees
3. I have bamboo and umbrella palms that stickup out of the tank. I would have to cut my screen lid to make room for them. When spending $30 on a lid, I would rather not have to damage it.
I am planning on getting a 40 gallon breeder (38x18x16 inches) and only filling it about 10 inches. I hope to have 2 or 3 axolotls.
What do you guys think, @itiwhetu @JennySolano @wasmewasntit and anyone else who has an opinion. What are my options here?
1. A glass top allows for hardly any evaporation. This is an issue with a tank where I am relying on evaporation to keep it cool.
2. Ok so I go with a screen lid. Well now I can’t clip on my axolotls fan that keeps his tank below 68 degrees
3. I have bamboo and umbrella palms that stickup out of the tank. I would have to cut my screen lid to make room for them. When spending $30 on a lid, I would rather not have to damage it.
I am planning on getting a 40 gallon breeder (38x18x16 inches) and only filling it about 10 inches. I hope to have 2 or 3 axolotls.
What do you guys think, @itiwhetu @JennySolano @wasmewasntit and anyone else who has an opinion. What are my options here?