Getting axolotls in a few days!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Any advice?

erin24

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I am so excited! I will be receiving them soon, and I have had my tank up and running for a few weeks, everything is regulated and cycled. I have food, and im soooo ready. I just want to make sure I transition them properly. Should I let them float in the bag in the tank to adjust to the temperature? Also do I feed them immediately? And should I leave them in the dark for a while? I have floating plants as well as many other plants so the florescent light isn't that bright, however they do have a rather large cave to hide.
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thank you for any info you may have, this is a rather difficult subject to try and look up on the internet.:confused:
 
Yes float the bag and keep adding water from the tank slowly so they get used to it. They probably wont eat right away. might be too stressed. i would start with the light on. i think starting them out in the dark and then putting a light on might freak them out.
 
right, great idea, should I maintain the usual temperature? I assume in the box might be warmer than the tank.
 
yea, just float the bag on the tank for a while, and the bag will slowly change to the tanks temp, then start adding water. Don't worry about changing the tanks temp. If you acclimate them slowly there shouldn't be any problems
 
my advice: be sure to upload some pics of the little guys :]
they're pretty easy to care for once you know a handful of things to do/ not to do.
keep water cool, regular water changes, and feed once a day (depending on food)
also make sure to suction out any poo you see. no gravel, and you said you have
plants and hiding cave so you're good to go :D
i would offer them food when they settle in the tank a little but don't expect them to eat.
sometimes i have to dangle a tiny worm in front of mine for like...5 minutes straight! and
just when i think he's not interested he chomps it haha. mine's about 3.5 inches now.
enjoy!
 
thanks you guys are awesome! im gonna post pics as soon as they come, should be any minute now XD
 
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