How big should my tank be?

[pingpong]

Hey guys, I am just about to buy a axie, and i was wondering what would be the suitable size for one axie to live comfortably? Can anyone help me?

 

[dev]

10G minimum, the long tanks are better, but really the price difference between 10 and 20g is not that much these days.

 

[joan]

Yep, you could get a 10gal for $15-$20, and can pick up a 20long for about $25. I like the bigger tanks because it gives them more options to hide in different areas of the tank. I keep 3 adults in a 40long, and I just have the filter on one side, so they can get away from everything on the other side, if they so choose. Also gives you more places to put decorations, and hides for the animals.

 

[cynthia]

pingpong - Your tank should cycle for 30+ days before you put an axolotl in it.

Here is an article on tank cycling http://www.caudata.org/cc/articles/cyclingEDK.shtml

The larger the tank is the easier it is to maintain water quality once the tank has been cycled.