natrix
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I was reading about African Clawed frogs and learned that anything metal in their aquarium was highly toxic to them. I was wondering if this was the case for axolotls.
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Metal in Water
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Elise
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Heavy metals are toxic to amphibians and can have a number of effects. They can be lethal or induce damaging effects such as slowing development and altering behavior.
In the wild, certain amphibian populations in decline can be directly attributed to mining, with the introduction of heavy metals and acidification of the water.
Using heavy metals in your axolotl tank is not recommended and it's a good idea to avoid medications which use ingredients such as copper. (More Information: http://www.axolotl.org/health.htm)
In the wild, certain amphibian populations in decline can be directly attributed to mining, with the introduction of heavy metals and acidification of the water.
Using heavy metals in your axolotl tank is not recommended and it's a good idea to avoid medications which use ingredients such as copper. (More Information: http://www.axolotl.org/health.htm)
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auntiejude
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Most metals will oxidise (or whatever) in water, and leach into the water. I would avoid it.
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