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Hi, I'm a new owner of a axolotl :D I only got him yesterday, but have a few questions, he seems calm & relaxed but i've noticed he'll head down towards the filter & flipps out (4ft tank), he goes alittle crazy, but he then calms down heads back towards the other end & seems relaxed again. He's eating, I feed him last night & he ate with no problems, Is this normal behaviour??:confused: any advice please?
 
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Is their a lot of current at the filter? Axolotls don't like strong currents. People often baffle filters over ornaments or block part of the outtake.
 
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I don't have a photo yet, Its 200liters, 340mmH x 380mmW x 1200mmL, the pH is 7.4 & the Temp is 22, we are on tank water so I'm getting tests kits first thing tomorrow. i had the tank up & running a week before i got him, I did start on a filter for 200L but found that was to strong, i've now gotten a filter for a 150 tank which made a big difference but i've notice it still creates a current. Thanks guys for the advice & keep it coming, I'm animal lover & I hate seeing my kids upset :eek: I will get some photos up soon, Thanks again :happy:
 
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