Hi all, going to be setting up a display tank for Shingles, and I am after the most appropriate substrate for them, no newspaper etc.
Ive narrowed it down to Aspen or Red desert sand, in the past I have kept them on Newspaper and Breeders choice, but I would like something different and appealing to look at since it will be on display.
I have searched the forum on substrate and noticed some people used coco peat, I would have thought that would cause humidity issues, im leaning towards aspen or red desert sand and would like to know the pros and cons.
Also have a few questions to ask for the experienced keepers of Shinglebacks, does red sand really cause eye issues? And is it bad for them if they dig into it? With aspen will they ingest it at all?
These are things ive read and would like to triple check before starting the enclosure. Hope to see some replies soon! Thx
Ive narrowed it down to Aspen or Red desert sand, in the past I have kept them on Newspaper and Breeders choice, but I would like something different and appealing to look at since it will be on display.
I have searched the forum on substrate and noticed some people used coco peat, I would have thought that would cause humidity issues, im leaning towards aspen or red desert sand and would like to know the pros and cons.
Also have a few questions to ask for the experienced keepers of Shinglebacks, does red sand really cause eye issues? And is it bad for them if they dig into it? With aspen will they ingest it at all?
These are things ive read and would like to triple check before starting the enclosure. Hope to see some replies soon! Thx