AxolotOfThings
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Hey guys! I'm planing on setting up my first axolotl tank and wanted to get your advice on some stuff.
Since I'm on a strict budget I'm starting with a simple tank but plan on improving it later. I'm from Oregon and if anyone thinks they could help that would be fantastic!!!
My basic setup plan is this;
-Find a 20 gallon long tank for $20 or less ( I've seen some but they were almost all the way to WA..)
-Find an axolotl for $20 or less (preferably pink)
-Order some marimo moss balls
-Buy a PH and an ammonia monitor, and something to remove chlorine/chloramine
-Buy a sponge filter for about $15
-Find either slate tiles or black sand for a substrate
-Build a hide of some sort
-Order salmon pellets (I noticed they were for sale in the forums but the post is old, hope they're still going!)
Soon as I can after setting up the basics I'd love to find some Java ferns, water lettuce (which are proving illusive), and some kind of moss, set up a drip system to keep the water cleaner, and otherwise just decorate and make a few hideouts.
I had a few questions about all this I was hoping someone could answer..
•Is National Geographic black sand safe for axolotls?
•Will monitoring temperature, PH and ammonia be enough? What else do I need?
•What is a good sponge-filter brand and are there any major problems with this type of filter?
•How long will 12oz of salmon pellets last an axolotl?
•It's okay to dig up earthworms for food right?
•Has anyone tried a drip filter with overflow?
•I can filter out chlorine but is there a way to filter chlorimine out of the water? This is for the drip filter.
•What is a good alternative to Java moss? My tank will be cool and low light and Java moss appears hard to keep in control.
•What are your favorite plants for axolotl tanks?
•Do you think the axolotl will be comfortable enough in a 20g long tank? It's the best I can fit..
•Is sand substrate hard to clean?
•I've heard Biofilter stones can really make a difference in water quality. Anyone tried these?
Any other advice for a newbie is much appreciated!
Since I'm on a strict budget I'm starting with a simple tank but plan on improving it later. I'm from Oregon and if anyone thinks they could help that would be fantastic!!!
My basic setup plan is this;
-Find a 20 gallon long tank for $20 or less ( I've seen some but they were almost all the way to WA..)
-Find an axolotl for $20 or less (preferably pink)
-Order some marimo moss balls
-Buy a PH and an ammonia monitor, and something to remove chlorine/chloramine
-Buy a sponge filter for about $15
-Find either slate tiles or black sand for a substrate
-Build a hide of some sort
-Order salmon pellets (I noticed they were for sale in the forums but the post is old, hope they're still going!)
Soon as I can after setting up the basics I'd love to find some Java ferns, water lettuce (which are proving illusive), and some kind of moss, set up a drip system to keep the water cleaner, and otherwise just decorate and make a few hideouts.
I had a few questions about all this I was hoping someone could answer..
•Is National Geographic black sand safe for axolotls?
•Will monitoring temperature, PH and ammonia be enough? What else do I need?
•What is a good sponge-filter brand and are there any major problems with this type of filter?
•How long will 12oz of salmon pellets last an axolotl?
•It's okay to dig up earthworms for food right?
•Has anyone tried a drip filter with overflow?
•I can filter out chlorine but is there a way to filter chlorimine out of the water? This is for the drip filter.
•What is a good alternative to Java moss? My tank will be cool and low light and Java moss appears hard to keep in control.
•What are your favorite plants for axolotl tanks?
•Do you think the axolotl will be comfortable enough in a 20g long tank? It's the best I can fit..
•Is sand substrate hard to clean?
•I've heard Biofilter stones can really make a difference in water quality. Anyone tried these?
Any other advice for a newbie is much appreciated!
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