I am planning on buying a millipede or two very soon. What size tank do I need for a millipede? 2 millipedes? Also, how often should the substrate be changed in the tank? Thanks.
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willowtigris
Nov 09, 2004 10:18 PM
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Nikirushka
Nov 21, 2004 12:18 PM
the tank should be twice as long and wide as the longest (adult) millipede, generally speaking. Twice as long, definitely. Mine are in a 48" aquarium, and I have sizes from 1/2" to 8", they all do well in there.
Substrate doesn't need to be changed usually, unless it becomes waterlogged - but that's not too common. I've had it happen once, but if you keep the temperature up and don't feed too much salad at a time (the rotting leftovers were what waterlogged my tank), you should be fine. Millis don't really need cleaning out.
