I have a bunch of questions, so here we go:


What should I feed them, I have heard they sccept flakes then I hear
only live food then i hear they will eat bth. What should I be feeding
them?

I am afraid that during a water change they will getsucked up by the
siphon and I will unknowigly throw them out with the bad tank water.
How could I avoid this?

How can I prevent them from entering the filter?

Do they have any unique needs?

Do I need to put sand in the tank or will they be fine with gravel
(not circular or round gravel)?

Those are my questions for now, I will be grateful if anyone answers
even one.

Thanks for looking,
Evan Davis