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Is a 2 ft tank big enough for 1 adult axolotl?
 
Hi,
Yes 2 foot is fine for one axolotl i have one in a 2 foot tank. But i warn you they are addictive i have had mine for about 5 months and im already looking for a 3 foot so i can get another!
 
emz said:
Hi,
Yes 2 foot is fine for one axolotl i have one in a 2 foot tank. But i warn you they are addictive i have had mine for about 5 months and im already looking for a 3 foot so i can get another!
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Thanks :) I'll probably end up wanting more than 1 as well.

Are these plants ok for them?

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Yes marimo moss balls are fine. I tend to buy plants from an aquatic store rather than ebay though as they seem to be better quality and you can see how healthy they are. Java moss and Anubias plants seem to do well in axolotl tanks too.
 
emz said:
Yes marimo moss balls are fine. I tend to buy plants from an aquatic store rather than ebay though as they seem to be better quality and you can see how healthy they are. Java moss and Anubias plants seem to do well in axolotl tanks too.
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I'll have a look in the pets at home near me :)
 
Would you be able to tell me what type of filter is best to use?
 
I use a fluval u4 filter?i think that's what it is!its an in tank filter,the ones out of the tank/canister ones seem to come highly recommended,I'd say buy the best filter you can do that if you end up getting a bigger tank you can move the filter over and it still do its job.
I might be talking rubbish it's been a long day but when I went to buy mine the guy said if I ever got a bigger tank (mines 220l) I'd need a canister filter because the one I got only does up to 230l.someone else might be able to explain better what I'm on about!
 
I use a sponge filter with an air pump attached, and i know it's not recommended but I have two in a 2 footer and they are perfectly happy...
 
kiathepooch said:
I use a fluval u4 filter?i think that's what it is!its an in tank filter,the ones out of the tank/canister ones seem to come highly recommended,I'd say buy the best filter you can do that if you end up getting a bigger tank you can move the filter over and it still do its job.
I might be talking rubbish it's been a long day but when I went to buy mine the guy said if I ever got a bigger tank (mines 220l) I'd need a canister filter because the one I got only does up to 230l.someone else might be able to explain better what I'm on about!
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ZoeT94 said:
I use a sponge filter with an air pump attached, and i know it's not recommended but I have two in a 2 footer and they are perfectly happy...
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Do the sponge filters with the air pumps work well?
 
Yep, they keep the water clean and clear as long as you ensure you take out the poo :p
 
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