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Optimum Temperature

watertiger21

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I've researched that the range of temperature for axolotls is about 58-68 Fahrenheit (14-20 Celsius), but is there an optimum temperature?

I'm worried because, at room temperature, my tank is sitting at 57-60 degrees (14-16 C) all the time... And it's usually closer to 58 (14 C). Is this too cold? :confused:
 
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I've had my tanks accidentally skim over with ice, and they were happily swimming around under the ice, watching me.

I don't recommend letting your tanks get that cold (I accidentally left the window open overnight). But they'll function just as they should at that temperature. Keep in mind that they come from higher elevation glacially fed lakes. They like it cold.
 
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My tank sits at around 12.5 most days and my two are fine. The tank is in a window bay and when the sun shines (which is rare I know) the water temp rises to about 14 at most. They do become a little bit more active when it warms slightly but I don't think they mind it a bit chilly...well they haven't complained yet :D
 
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Also, having a steady temperature is better than having a tank that wildly varies in temperature.
 
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