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Tank size for one or two?

ZoeT94

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I have a tank, which measures 60cm in length and 40cm in width, and 37cm depth.

I asked the people in the shop, whether it would be okay for two axolotl's and the person said yeah, and the lady who wrote "keeping Axolotls" called Linda Adkins works there and bred the group which are for sale ( i would only get two ).

So, is it actually big enough for two, because I don't want to have to buy another tank later on....?

Thank you in advance!
 
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Technically yes you can keep two adults in there. The guides on the frequently linked sites here is 10 gallons for each adult and that tank is 23.45 gallons so you have that covered. I suspect thought that you, like many of us, will find that they will look a little cramped in a 2ft tank and would be better of with a 3 footer if you really don't want to have to upgrade.
 
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I was originally going to get one, but then the book and a few people said that they were very sociable and that by getting one, it would be bored and live a boring life (basically).

So does that mean that the book and everything is wrong?
 
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An axolotl can live quite happily by itself. But if you are like many of us on the forum, you will not just stop at one.
With regards to the book, my main concern is that the book and store use gravel in their tanks. I really would advise you against using it as axolotl are prone to gulping in their food, and the substrate that they live on. The gravel can cause a condition called compaction, which can be fatal. We advise using sand or no substrate at all.
Have a look through the axolotl section on this site, you'll find a lot of information that will help, and if you are not sure, please ask. :D
 
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Yeah, I heard that too, but unfortunately it was too late to go back and get sand, as soon as the tank needs a full clean out, i will be purchasing sand for the tank and if need be, i will expand and get a longer tank for them...

Thanks people :happy:
 
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