Another axolotl

Nano · Oct 6, 2014

I'll be upgrading my tank to a 240L in a couple of weeks and I was wondering if that size is large enough for 2 axolotls.

If it is, should I bother getting another axolotl or would it just cause problems?
Would I have to find one that is roughly the same size (about 20cm)?

Thanks
Ben

Slongo · Oct 6, 2014

240 L thats a 55 gal right? If so that should be more than adequate for 2 axolotls. Same size is always better less chance of limb loss. In my experience you can go smaller as the new axolotl's body is larger than half the size of your current axolotl's body you shouldn't have any deaths although limb losses could occur but thats a risk whenever house two axolotls of any size.

Boomsloth · Oct 6, 2014

Keep them both fed but if the new one is much smaller then you might want to invest in either a divider or a larger breeder box to keep it in the tank but avoid getting eaten.
As for the size of the tank I have two of those tanks each with 4 and 5 axolotls which is about the max you'd ever want to go. A cool thing I did in the beginning was keep one side dark and float water hyacinth and other plants on the other side with a bright light. I'll end up doing it again when I don't need fans to keep my tank cool

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sebguy · Oct 6, 2014

Axolotls normally get along well, if the're around the same age/size. Just make sure that there's enough hides so that the axolotls can be alone if they get bothered by each other.

Good luck with getting another axie! :happy:

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