axolotl supplies

[axolotl nerd]

decided to throw together a list of some necessary supplies one needs for an axolotl, including links to them on amazon. this isn't meant to be a master list by any means but it does include the main requirements.

sponge filter - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08X4WZSKL/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A347M7GPRV98GY&psc=1
air pump - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0009YF4FI/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1
API test kit - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000255NCI/ref=ox_sc_act_title_3?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1
seachem prime - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00025694O/ref=ox_sc_act_title_4?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1
cooling fan - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01DXHFI9E/ref=ox_sc_act_title_5?smid=A3JOXQD5CKDA39&psc=1

i'm sure i'll add to this list with other less important things (plants, decor, etc)

 

[JM29]

The idea sounds good.

Nevertheless, 20 years ago, I choosed, as do a lot of european breeders, not to get any filter.
The nitrogen management is done by fast-growing live plants, and secundarily by some dead oak leaves.
Of course, live plants need light.

So, with this technical choice, the main requirements are :
- a lot of fast-growing live plants (Egeria, Ceratophyllum, Salvinia...)
- a good lighting
- a timer

But I admit someone can make it on a different way.

 

[axolotl nerd]

The idea sounds good.

Nevertheless, 20 years ago, I choosed, as do a lot of european breeders, not to get any filter.
The nitrogen management is done by fast-growing live plants, and secundarily by some dead oak leaves.
Of course, live plants need light.

So, with this technical choice, the main requirements are :
- a lot of fast-growing live plants (Egeria, Ceratophyllum, Salvinia...)
- a good lighting
- a timer

But I admit someone can make it on a different way.

i've never heard of this- but i have wondered about it.
about how many plants would one need? i imagine you would need quite a bit to maintain things.
do you use grow lights in your tanks? i've always wondered about using them and am considering getting a few.
this is very interesting, i'd like to hear more and possibly see your setup

 

[JM29]

If you have time (excuse me if it's a bit long), you can see my setup on this previous thread :

Axolotl chronic fungal infections or bacteria?

My axolotl's name is Yolia, she is 4 years old, 12 inches, and this year has not been her year... I moved at the beginning of the year, and that's when all the problems started, I never had an issue before. The move was traumatic for her, her travel bag was too small and she bumped her nose. I...

www.caudata.org

And I explained the method to set up a filterless aquarium here :

Axolotl tank setup

I'm interested in the potential of getting a pet Axolotl so I am curious about tank setup. I am looking into thirty-to-fifty gallon tanks and would need to know how long they can be. I have a spot on my bedroom floor which might be a good spot for a tank that's about 3.5-4ft wide (roughly...

www.caudata.org

The precise number of plants is difficult to tell but the more you put the best it is (see my setup - the plants have grown since ; I'll have to throw out some)

 

[axolotl nerd]

If you have time (excuse me if it's a bit long), you can see my setup on this previous thread :

Axolotl chronic fungal infections or bacteria?

My axolotl's name is Yolia, she is 4 years old, 12 inches, and this year has not been her year... I moved at the beginning of the year, and that's when all the problems started, I never had an issue before. The move was traumatic for her, her travel bag was too small and she bumped her nose. I...

www.caudata.org

And I explained the method to set up a filterless aquarium here :

Axolotl tank setup

I'm interested in the potential of getting a pet Axolotl so I am curious about tank setup. I am looking into thirty-to-fifty gallon tanks and would need to know how long they can be. I have a spot on my bedroom floor which might be a good spot for a tank that's about 3.5-4ft wide (roughly...

www.caudata.org

The precise number of plants is difficult to tell but the more you put the best it is (see my setup - the plants have grown since ; I'll have to throw out some)

lovely! thank you!! will definitely be looking into this!!