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Axolotl questions.

Zoe-Peake

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I’ve been researching axolotl for about 4-5 months now and I’m confident I know a lot about the care they need.
The question I have is on cycling the tank, I get how it all works.
But I was wondering is it better to ask a local pet shop to keep a filter in a tank for you, or start the cycle your self.
I’ve talked to different axolotl breeders and have had a lot of different feed back.

Also I saw someone use a bath mat in there axolotl tank and hadn’t thought of this, it seems like a really good idea.
As long as I get one without holes and clean it it should be safe for an axolotl.

I also saw something on here about moss balls and wanted to know what people thoughts on them where. I probably won’t end up getting one but wanted to know if they are helpful.
 
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  • Shane douglas:
    with axolotls would I basically have to keep buying and buying new axolotls to prevent inbred breeding which costs a lot of money??
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  • Thorninmyside:
    Not necessarily but if you’re wanting to continue to grow your breeding capacity then yes. Breeding axolotls isn’t a cheap hobby nor is it a get rich quick scheme. It costs a lot of money and time and deditcation
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  • stanleyc:
    @Thorninmyside, I Lauren chen
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  • Clareclare:
    Would Chinese fire belly newts be more or less inclined towards an aquatic eft set up versus Japanese . I'm raising them and have abandoned the terrarium at about 5 months old and switched to the aquatic setups you describe. I'm wondering if I could do this as soon as they morph?
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