Question: Can an axolotl live without a filter?

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Hi there - i have 2 axolotls in a plastic tub in my kitchen. They are there as their new tank hasn't fully cycled. It is looking good though. In the mean time, i change the water in the tub twice a day with de-chlorinated and very safe water. They seem happy and eat their dinner on the evening. The temperature is at a nice cool 17 degrees C. Is this ok to do for a few weeks until the tank is ready for them?? :eek:
 
They should be just fine. I wouldn't even do water changes that often, I'd do them every other day.
 
awesome, that puts my mind at rest. They do tend to make a mess in the tub of water, and i did an amonia reading after them bing in there just under the 24 hour mark. There was 0.25 of amonia. And i dont like the thought of my babies living in amonia! :) So i dont mind changing it for the next few weeks. I am seeding my tank and have a heater in there, so fingers crossed it speeds the process up a bit.
 
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