happycamper
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I think it's actually spring water that is okay, like drinking water, not distilled water.
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Axolotls are illegal in California. Please read this thread for detailed information and links to the actual laws: https://www.caudata.org/threads/axolotls-are-illegal-in-california-here-are-the-relevant-laws.30779/
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I'm positive my axolotl is dying - how to stop it!
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Shizeric
2010 Research Grant Donor
That's correct. Spring water like deer park or poland springs are good, but not distilled water.
Minniechild
New member
Just a note, be careful with Mt Franklin and Frantelle bottled water- I've noticed that they taste more chlorinated than my local swimming pool did (before they had to close it before it slid down the hill in a massive crash....), and it wouldn't surprise me if there were extra chemicals in there not mentioned on the box...
Sykadelic
New member
Is pH down not good? I'm compiling my list of stuff and as well as the test kit I'm listing my "treatments". Is pH up and pH down not good to use? Is there something else I should use instead?
Kaysie
Site Contributor
PH up and down will create some wild swings in pH. It's best to use long-term means (crushed coral, peat moss, etc.) to stabilize a pH that's really out of whack. But axolotls can tolerate pH ranges from ~5.8 to 8, give or take.