Question: Aquarium salt ?

[Shivermetim]

I have2 wild coloration axolotls pinky and the brain and new to axolotls do they need like or not like any aquarium salt mixture or dose it help like it does for guppies?
Thanks for your help

 

[sde]

Axolotls need de-chlorinated freshwater, no salt is needed.

Take a look at this article that has great care info.
Caudata Culture Species Entry - Ambystoma mexicanum - Axolotl -Seth

 

[Shivermetim]

Awesome just wanted to check thanks for the link and information

 

[michael]

I took this right off of axolotl.org

"Axolotls prefer somewhat hard water, and those that live in soft water will often suffer from temporary anaemia - the animal becomes pale and its gills lose their colouration for a few minutes or hours. This is not a dangerous condition but it can be prevented by supplementing the hardness of the water with added salts."




I use about one tablespoon of salt water fish salt per gallon of water. You can also use aquarium salt, rock salt, noniodized salt, or Hoftretters solution.

 

[Shivermetim]

Got ya thanks for the additional information I will watch for that