Hi Minusthejimmy,
Congratulations on being a soon to be axolotl guardian. I can foresee many years of enjoyment for you.
To stop myself from being too longwinded, here are a few vital tips to reduce stress in your axolotl.
Tank - Make sure you position the tank away from direct sunlight, in a cool, shaded area of the house with ideally not too much human/animal traffic. (Prevent overheating + avoid startling the axie with excessive traffic)
Water - Monitor Ammonia, nitrite and nitrate, pH and temp. Ideally, 0, 0, <60, neutral and around 18 degree celsius respectively. No excessive water currents from filters etc.
Environmental enrichment - Provide hiding places, such as pots, brick caves, plants etc. Ideally at least 2 hiding places per axolotl.
Safety - Sand substrate or bare bottomed tank. Axolotls are best kept by themselves and not with other species such as fish. If you are using feeder fish, make sure you quarantine them for at least a month beforehand.
Lighting - If you keep live plants, 6 hours or aquarium lighting will suffice. They will still be fine with the 6 hours of lighting if you provide dark hiding spots.
Otherwise have fun!
Best regards
