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iplaythebassoon · May 8, 2010

Long story short. I started my tank cycle about a week and a half before getting my axies and the ammonia levels went from not so great to horrible. I just got home from a gig to find that its at 2.0-4.0 I know this is awful and feel really bad for my little guys. Should I move them to a different location for the night? I have a container with water set up, but am not sure if a sudden change will hurt them or not.

PS. They are eating fine and not floating or anything. I dont see any real change in behavior other than being frisky as hell right now.

-thanks!

deliriah · May 8, 2010

I don't think moving them would be a good idea if they seem to be doing ok, but I am new to axolotls. I do think that the tank should have been cycled longer before adding in your axies. But I fear moving them would do them more harm unless it is to a pre cycled tank.

callina · May 8, 2010

Hi,

the ammonia level is much too high. It can harm your axies even they don´t show any signs of stress or illness at this time.
I would move them into a separate container while your tank is cycling.
You only have to take care that the water temp in the new container is nearly the same like in the tank.

Tina

Bellabelloo · May 8, 2010

I agree with Callina. Move them into another container of dechlorinated water . If you cycle a tank with your axolotl in place you must do the daily 20-30% dechlorinated water changes, the ammonia build up can be rapid, especially if food or droppings are left behind while spot cleaning. Would you know what your water temperature is ?

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