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Is a 55 gallon long tank large enough for three axies? I have one axie in there now and would like to get two more.

The substrate is fine sand, the tank is kept cool, and I have about 6 live plants, 3 fake plants and two large rocks with holes in them for hiding. This tank is in a dark, cool place and direct light is rarely on it. Do you think three axolotls would be comfortable in there?
 
Just to double-check....(and sorry to potentially cause offence by asking):eek:

Although US gallons are different to UK gallons......when you say 55 you DO mean gallons, NOT litres?
 
A 55 is fine for 3 Axolotls...a 55 gallon tank is 4ft long..I plan on keeping 4 Axolotls in a 55 when they all become the same size.
 
Yes, my 55 gallon is about 4 feet long and 1.5 feet deep. I'm lucky that I live in a relatively cool-weather area. The tank temperature never goes beyond 65 degrees and is usually at a cool 60. My current axolotl has grown to almost beastly proportions, so hopefully the other two, when they arrive - thrive.

Here's the conversion for you folks from the U.K.
55 U.S. gallons = 45.80 U.K. gallons
55 U.S. gallons = 208.2 liters

Thanks :p
Erin
 
I have 4 in my 55 and they do fine. They are about 6" long now and it's easy to keep the water stable. There is plenty of room to avoid feeding squabbles.
3 would be great. :happy:
 
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