Do axolotls like hamster wheels?

Hello, just a quick one to introduce myself. My axolotl is called Axel Rose (imaginative I know). He or she is still only 8 cm long and settling in. Just ate a ridiculous amount of blood worms! (defrosted). Having concerns about the water temp. Seems to fluctuate between 20c and 22c. He/she seems happy tho. Maybe a bit bored. Thinking of getting another. Any advice?

In the process of building my own chiller for the more warm days that might eventually turn up... I'm looking into thermoelectric plates in a water proof bag connected to a proportional temperature controller. Seems like a cheap way to do it in a 60l tank. Again, any advice welcome? Anyway.... Hello.

I know that axolotl owners have ways of keeping their axies amused. Hopefully they'll give you some ideas or you can peruse the axolotl area.

Thank you, I will. Also what does the little blue tag in the rating column mean? I've looked every where but can't find out.

I'm not sure what you mean, Can you be more specific?

When viewing the list of threads some of them have a little blue tag picture in the column for rating. I'm just curious to know what it means. I've read the rating notes and forum rules but can't find mention of it.

Hi and welcome to the Forum! lol - I love the question but don't think they'd get much use out of the wheel! People have used rings like what you would use for a budgie (parakeet) toy! Make sure he/she has lots of plants (artificial is fine if you don't like real) to hang out in and a nice dark hiding spot. What are you using as substrate (on the bottom of your tank)? Sand is a pretty good choice, but you will want to avoid gravel 2mm or larger.

Cooling - if you have a hood on your tank, take it off and replace it with a screen top or if you can, leave it open. If you have a regular house fan, aim it to blow across the surface of the water, this will encourage evaporation which aids in lowering the temp of the tank.

if you plan on getting a buddy for Axel, you will need a larger tank. 60l (15 US gal) is only suitable for one. Whenever you decide to add the buddy, be prepared to have him/her in quarantine (separate tank) for at least 30 days. This will give you time to make sure the new one doesn't have some sort of illness that he could introduce to your established tank.

The blue button I think you are asking Otterwoman about is for Facebook. This thread may help you.

Hi Shannon, thank you for the advice I'm trying the fan thing now. Current temp 22.3c. I'm using ceramic stones on the bottom, nothing smaller than an inch in diameter. One massive fake plant plus all the filter, air stone, thermometer stuff plus a range of large stones and shells for hiding in. He seems pretty chirpy at the mo...I guess he's trying to use up his excess energy.

Might wait to get a another until I've got the space. Or maybe get one now and move them both when they get a bit larger. Good advice about quarantine.

Anyhoo....thanks loads, catch you on the flip side.

He probably would also like a hide like a pvc tube or something. Try the hamster wheel, what the hell, just make sure it doesn't leak toxins in the water.