Newbie needing advice

Hi Guys,

Firstly, fantastic forum I'm sure I'll be spending way too much time on here.

So...I've been after an axolotl for a while now and the OH has finally agreed We have a full house already with three dogs, two tortoises, a hedgehog, tropical fish and a cornsnake,not to mention the children, so twisting his arm took a little time.
The plan is a 3 ft tank for just one axie, although I notice lots of you guys seem to have more than one. So my question is...As I understand it axolotls don't like too much light and it's best to stick with natural. With that in mind I'm wondering how you guys manage to have such fabulous planted tanks? My tropical aquarium is planted but has a bright light on for 12 hrs a day. Recommendations for suitable lighting would be gratefully recieved.
Many thanks,
Mel

I use only a small LED lamp on my axie tank, if you pick hardy plants that are suited to cooler water and less light, you shouldn't have a problem.

also, you have a pet hedgehog! I'm jelly! please tell me it's named Sonic?

use low light plants and experiement with a timer to see how long to leave your lights on.

Make sure the axies have hides - check Axolotls: The Fascinating Mexican Axolotl and the Tiger Salamander for set up advice

I have java ferns, java moss, riccia moss, christmas moss, anubia nana, and wysteris in my tank. after a little experimenting i have found having the light on a timer for 2 x 3 hour shifts per day is enough to keep my plants growing well,

Bren

Thanks guys, and no Chris, her name is Fidget :rofl: Have had a look at some of the LED lights, they come in different colours, would green or blue be better than white?

I just use white LED's to light my axie tank.