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Question: Going away for 2.5 weeks, who care the axolotls?

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achiinto

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I am going away for 2.5 weeks. probably the heat will turn down and temperature will drop in the house. However, for these 2.5 weeks, do I need to find someone to take care of them?

I know that newts can starve for 7 weeks. Can axolotls do that same?
I need some advice on what I should do to prepare them for that 2.5 weeks.

I have three adults and three 4.5 inches young axolotls. I have been feeding the adults once per week while feeding the young ones every day and changing 10% water everyday. If I have to, I can have a relative to feed the young axolotls once every 2 or 3 days and maybe just to change some water every week.
 
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If you don't trust your relatives axolotl care taking skills,
then I would suggest you do a really good water change before you leave
and just leave the water unchanged until you come back.
Have your relative feed them only once a week. And when you come back,
return to your regular routine. Hope this helps.
 
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