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Hello <3 New and looking to get some Axolotls

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Hello:
My name is Teresa, 26 years old and I live in the U.S. I discovered Axolotls on facebook actually; and I feel in love with their cute little faces. My fiancée gave me permission to get one, and I think... that he secretly likes them too haha.
I am very interested in getting one, and probably only one.. Is it okay to keep them alone? Or are they best off in pairs? I need tons of help to figure out how to set up the tank.. and all the information needed to feed and keep them for long healthy lives. Any input would be great.
=) Thank you so much for your time!!

Teresa:eek:
 
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Just be careful; they're addictive. First you start with one. Then you have a pair, and before you know it, you've got 500...

Yes, it's perfectly fine to keep them alone. They're not social and do not need the company of others.

Have you checked out the Axolotl Site yet? It's a great place to start to get the basics down. Also, the forum is chock-full of threads on what to do/not to do.
 
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