EmmyKink
New member
Okay, now I have been officially have the ability to get my first axolotl, I have been doing so much research, but I find a lot of conflicting research, and my mind is scrambling.
I have not gotten my axolotl yet... wont be for about a month or two.. maybe even 3, but I want to know everything so when the time comes I am ready!
I am going to say what I already know or have:
I have a 20 gallon tank , I want to get a bigger one but for now it will be fine. Its 2 feet long, 1 foot wide , and 1'3 high. I have a sand bottom with large rocks , I have a hiding place and plants, I have a thermometer and a heater and a low flow filter.
I have a couple questions first of all...
1. Should I get one or 2 axolotls... I know my tank is small, but I don't know if axolotls are social (And I know when they are young they can't be together)
2. What is cycling the tank? I keep hearing it but... I don't know.
3. How do I clean the water? I know I am spouse to take a quarter out and replace it, but... what about ph and conditioning the water, what do I do?
4. What should I feed a young axolotl? Blood worms?
5.How much should I feed them? everyday, every other day?
I know this is a lot and I am sorry, but I want to be prepared for anything and everything.
I have not gotten my axolotl yet... wont be for about a month or two.. maybe even 3, but I want to know everything so when the time comes I am ready!
I am going to say what I already know or have:
I have a 20 gallon tank , I want to get a bigger one but for now it will be fine. Its 2 feet long, 1 foot wide , and 1'3 high. I have a sand bottom with large rocks , I have a hiding place and plants, I have a thermometer and a heater and a low flow filter.
I have a couple questions first of all...
1. Should I get one or 2 axolotls... I know my tank is small, but I don't know if axolotls are social (And I know when they are young they can't be together)
2. What is cycling the tank? I keep hearing it but... I don't know.
3. How do I clean the water? I know I am spouse to take a quarter out and replace it, but... what about ph and conditioning the water, what do I do?
4. What should I feed a young axolotl? Blood worms?
5.How much should I feed them? everyday, every other day?
I know this is a lot and I am sorry, but I want to be prepared for anything and everything.