Hey guys,
New here but hoping you can reassure me. I recently got two juveniles, they're only about 3-4 inches right now. I had a 20 gallon tank cycled and ready to go, but these kids did not do well with the sand substrate. So I placed them in separate 5 gallon holding tanks(already cycled) until I can fix their home. I've never had axolotls before so I have no idea what they should be doing. They both are pretty active, but can be mopey. They're also hanging out near their filters? Is this normal?
Today I did water tests and their ammonia spiked to .5ppm! I panicked and did 90% water changes. They're eating well, not too much poop. I just don't want them to be stressed or unhappy. What can I do to keep them content during this transition period between tanks? I'm really scared I'll hurt them.
Any help or advice or newbie tips would save me a lot of worries!
New here but hoping you can reassure me. I recently got two juveniles, they're only about 3-4 inches right now. I had a 20 gallon tank cycled and ready to go, but these kids did not do well with the sand substrate. So I placed them in separate 5 gallon holding tanks(already cycled) until I can fix their home. I've never had axolotls before so I have no idea what they should be doing. They both are pretty active, but can be mopey. They're also hanging out near their filters? Is this normal?
Today I did water tests and their ammonia spiked to .5ppm! I panicked and did 90% water changes. They're eating well, not too much poop. I just don't want them to be stressed or unhappy. What can I do to keep them content during this transition period between tanks? I'm really scared I'll hurt them.
Any help or advice or newbie tips would save me a lot of worries!