Full-Fledged Hamster
Posted 12 November 2016 - 11:57 PM
Hi everyone! I am interested in learning a little more about axolotls. I have never owned them or researched them so I am a complete noob xD.
What is the best sized tank for 1 axolotl?
Should they be kept alone or in pairs/groups?
What do you feed them
What filter do you use/recommend
Do they need heaters?
Are they expensive to care for?
Are the hard to care for?
Do you know of any good websites about them?
Thanks in advance 
Hamster Clone
Posted 13 November 2016 - 12:45 AM
I'll try to answer these questions as best I can- I may be completely wrong though! I researched axolotls when we considered getting one, but decided against it. I'll give it a shot though!
What is the best sized tank for 1 axolotl? I think about a 20 gallon long is a good size for one. I believe a 10 gal is the bare minimum, but read places that it was pretty cramped for big axolotls.
Should they be kept alone or in pairs/groups? They're fine on their own, but can also do well in a pair. However, you'd need a bigger tank for 2
What do you feed them? I'm pretty sure frozen bloodworms are a good staple in their diet.
What filter do you use/recommend No idea xD I think just a regular flowing filter as opposed to a sponge filter.
Do they need heaters? They actually require really cold water, which is one reason I didn't get one! They need chillers to keep their water cold.
Are they expensive to care for? I think the startup costs are a little expensive, but monthly costs aren't terribly expensive.
Are the hard to care for? Yes and no. They poo a lot, and their water needs to be cleaned daily, but it's not difficult work.
Do you know of any good websites about them? There's a couple good youtube channels if you search "axolotl care", but I don't know of any off the top of my head.
Full-Fledged Hamster
Posted 13 November 2016 - 01:13 AM
I'll try to answer these questions as best I can- I may be completely wrong though! I researched axolotls when we considered getting one, but decided against it. I'll give it a shot though!
What is the best sized tank for 1 axolotl? I think about a 20 gallon long is a good size for one. I believe a 10 gal is the bare minimum, but read places that it was pretty cramped for big axolotls.
Should they be kept alone or in pairs/groups? They're fine on their own, but can also do well in a pair. However, you'd need a bigger tank for 2
What do you feed them? I'm pretty sure frozen bloodworms are a good staple in their diet.
What filter do you use/recommend No idea xD I think just a regular flowing filter as opposed to a sponge filter.
Do they need heaters? They actually require really cold water, which is one reason I didn't get one! They need chillers to keep their water cold.
Are they expensive to care for? I think the startup costs are a little expensive, but monthly costs aren't terribly expensive.
Are the hard to care for? Yes and no. They poo a lot, and their water needs to be cleaned daily, but it's not difficult work.
Do you know of any good websites about them? There's a couple good youtube channels if you search "axolotl care", but I don't know of any off the top of my head.
Thank you! The part about the cold water sounds good because its so cold in my room where I live. I'd probably have to get a chillers for in the summer though. Do you know what temperature their water should be kept at?
Hamster Clone
Posted 13 November 2016 - 01:35 AM
Thank you! The part about the cold water sounds good because its so cold in my room where I live. I'd probably have to get a chillers for in the summer though. Do you know what temperature their water should be kept at?
I think about 60 degrees fahrenheit, something like that!
