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Beginner axolotl hobbyist here :) any advice guys? ps : im from tropical country

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HELLO GUYS :) this would be my first time having an axolotl , i got one , a golden albino , im having a hard time managing the water's temp im using ice bottles since its been weeks and my axolotl is looking happy and healthy , any way my water temp is 60-70 farenheit is it okay? Im open for suggestions
 

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Hi,
Congrats on your axolotl :)
Some advice -

A chiller will be needed if the water temps get above 73-75 degrees. 60-65 is ideal temp range.
Please remove all stones that are smaller than the axolotl's head. Also, frequent water changes (weekly at a minimum), are essential to health. The water looks a bit cloudy... and that could indicate high ammonia which can be very dangerous. I recommend a good liquid test kit so you can more easily monitor the water quality.
 
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