Advice on juvenile axies please

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In the next few days I'm going to look at some juvenile axolotls (4 months old) and, hopefully, will be putting a deposit on 2 of them, until my set-up is ready.

The breeder has advised that I keep them in a "small tub to make it easier to do daily water changes". Is that right? I had been planning to put them into a 105litre tank (hence needing time to sort my set-up, for cycling etc). Should I not put them into that until they're bigger? I worry that in a "small tub" I won't be able to use a filter etc.

Any help and advice is much appreciated, as I want to make sure I do what's best for the little guys. Thanks.
 
Hi there! :)
Don't worry, the tub thing is totally normal and recommended! Putting them into an uncycled tank could be dangerous so it's best to cycle your tank before adding the Axies! :)
I kept mine in tubs for a few months before my tank was ready for them! You don't need a filter because you'll be changing the water every day, and replacing it with dechlorinated water.
Make sure you keep a lid on these tubs as well, they can be jumpers! Even a wire baking rack would work if you're worried about the containers getting too warm.
Good luck! :)
 
Thank you for the reply. I wasn't planning on bringing them home until the tank was set up and cycled, don't worry. How much water needs changing while they're in a tub (ie what percentage) and when can they go into their tank? What's the reasoning behind putting them in a small tub first? I'm guessing to be able to better keep an eye on what they're eating? I don't have any established tank water to do water changes with so would only be able to use tap water and a dechlorinator - would that be safe enough? What's the best age/size for a newbie axie keeper to get their first ones at? Sorry for all the questions.
 
If your tank is properly cycled you can put your axies straight in. 2 in a 100L tank will be fine.
 
I went to view the babies today. I chose 3 in the end (had only intended to get 2) and will be collecting them when I've got all their stuff.

I chose a golden albino, a leucistic with speckling and a wild-type who was quite pale with a gold head. In the below photo, my wild-type is the bottom one. I'm so excited!
 

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