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Axolotl tank temperature?

Bogy

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I am just setting up my tank now, and am only worried about one thing. I read that axolotls need to be kept at a temp of about 68 degrees. I live in central PA, so it gets hot during the days in the summer. I already have an air conditioner running all day long (I have 2 chinchillas who are VERY heat sensitive). It stays at about 72-73 in my house. Will the tank be ok at that temperature?

I'm a veteran fish tanker, but this is my first try with anything else. I'm used to having to use a heater to keep my tropical fish in the warmth to which they're accustom.
 

Jennewt

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A healthy, well-adjusted axie will be just fine at that temp in summer. However, it might be a good idea to acquire new axies at at time when you can keep them cooler than that. What do you expect to be the tank temp in winter? Avoid adding appliances (lamps, submersible filters) that will heat the water. Also, if you can make the setup with good evaporation (screen lid, fan, etc), you may be able to get the water temp below the air temp.
http://www.caudata.org/cc/articles/cooling.shtml
 

Bogy

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The air temp is usually around 68-69 in winter. Often cooler. My wife and I both own lots of sweaters, and chinnies like the cold.

Thank you for the article! I read it, and I'm going to return the plastic thing I was going to use for a hood and exchange it for a mesh screen. And, fortunately, I'm a huge nerd and have a pile of computer parts behind me. I'm going to rip out a couple of fans and use them to cool the tank (one facing up, and one facing down).

Combine that with the fact that they're going to be living in the most air conditioned room of the house, and I think they should be quite happy. Thank you!

Edit: I'm not really clear on what kind of filter is best. I have one of these, currently:
yhst-33477391359232_2057_78276006


Will that work?
 

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From what I have learned, Axolotl's are happiest when the temperature is around 64-69 or so. Any higher and you can possibly cause stress.
 

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It is coming into summer at the moment, im getting my 1st axie tomorrow. Can NOT get tank under 20C


TIPS??? IT ISN"T EVEN SUMMER YET
 

AxolotlWildType

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My thermometers have been telling lies, as I've dipped my hand into water and it feels satisfyingly cool. Is it true that it's lying?
 
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