Greetings from Leighton Buzzard in the UK!

[Kempy78]

Hi I am new on here, picking up 2 Axolotls this weekend to go in a 3ft tank that has been cycling for about 2 weeks!

I will no doubt be asking for help and advice on here, as it is my first foray into Axolotl ownership!!!

Brad.

 

[Kempy78]

Tank is cycling for the new arrivals

 

[Jen10s]

Welcome to the forum, you'll find heaps of great information on here, have a snoop around and you'll find answers to almost anything.

When your little mate arrives, just keep a close eye on your water parameters cause your tank can take up to 6 weeks to cycle, and your axie is going to add a heap of waste once in there, trick is regular water changes and keep those readings down (Ammonia 0, Nitrites 0 & Nitrates < 40 ppm is what your aiming for). Do you have a test kit ? Most here recommend the API Freshwater Master Kit as it's easy and very accurate.

Look forward to some pics of your Axie when you get it :happy:

 

[Kempy78]

Thanks for the advice, my filter has been cycling in a friends guppy tank for 2 months and getting 2x juvenile Axolotls, that the person I am buying from has advised I keep in the containers they are supplying for at least a week. I will keep a close eye on the tank parameters (I do have a testing kit for my freshwater tropical fish tank) and make regular water changes when introduced. Any other info & advice greatly received. Ordered an air pump and spray bar today, if the Axolotls don't like it I will pop it in my trop tank.