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So I've seen a few photos of Axolotls before and I didn't think people actually kept them in home tanks. Well I found out that people do keep them so I might be getting one.:D I love the albino variation. I have kept FW fish for a few years and currently breed killifish. I might be getting a 80g tank if the guy on Craigslist is willing to deliver it. An 80g tank would be big enough for a pair(separated?) to live in right?
 
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An 80 gallon tank is big enough to keep 5 or 6.

You don't need to separate them, unless you're trying to prevent breeding. Even then, it's not always sucessful.
 
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Being in Phoenix, you will have heat to contend with. Axolotls do best kept cool.
 
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Jennewt said:
Being in Phoenix, you will have heat to contend with. Axolotls do best kept cool.
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I'm working on a diy chiller and won't get them until I have the temp worked out. Even now with it starting to cool off my tanks run too hot for an axie.:(
 
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