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Question: Moving Axolotls Together

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I've had my three axolotls for two years now, and got them when I was still living in the dorms at college. As a result, there was a limit on how big a tank I could get (20 gallons) so I divided them between two tanks. Now that I'm living alone, I want to move all three of them into a larger 30 gallon tank, but want I'm worried about potential aggression. If they refuse to live together, then i'll have purchased a new tank for no reason.
Any comments on how to limit the transition stress and hostility would be appreciated!

Also note that the two tanks have been next to each other for the last year, so they're at least aware of each other's presence.
 
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You shouldn't have too much of an issue with adult axolotls, just keep them well fed, have lights low for a few days, and plenty of hides (1 each plus one, or even 2 each). You can utilise a divider, but axies are known to knock them down. Keep an eye on them, at first they may be active especially if they spook each other since they're used to being on their own.
 
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Thanks! I was sure to do as much planning as I could but wanted to make sure there wasn't any obvious "if you do this, they'll definitely fight" things I'd forgotten. They're all moved in and seem to chilling with each other now. In a few days they should back to their "only lively when hungry" selves.
 
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