inukawaii
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I am finally getting my axolotl this week!!! His name will be Meelo (Mila if he turns out to be a she)! I just want a last few opinions on how I am doing before he arrives,
The tank has been cycling for over 2 weeks now. Over the weekend I had a problem with a white-ish film on the surface of the water, so I did a water change yesterday. I got a pH, ammonium and nitrate tester and I'll test the water tomorrow. I got the Reptisafe water conditioner from Zoo-Med which says it helps build slime coats. Anything else I will need? I attached a picture of my tank. Any suggestions?
Also, is Melafix safe if he gets a fungal infection? I already have some for my betta, and I want to make sure if it will be safe for an axolotl. Can I use it as a preventative? I add a little when I do water changes for my betta, since he tends to destroy his fins and I don't want him to get fin rot.
I have frozen bloodworms already in the freezer and I'll get earthworms when he gets a little bigger.
Last, how should I introduce my new little guy to his tank? I've seen varied info out there on the web. He will be about 2.5-3 inches. Should I introduce him like a fish?
Thank you for the help. This forum has been very helpful!
The tank has been cycling for over 2 weeks now. Over the weekend I had a problem with a white-ish film on the surface of the water, so I did a water change yesterday. I got a pH, ammonium and nitrate tester and I'll test the water tomorrow. I got the Reptisafe water conditioner from Zoo-Med which says it helps build slime coats. Anything else I will need? I attached a picture of my tank. Any suggestions?
Also, is Melafix safe if he gets a fungal infection? I already have some for my betta, and I want to make sure if it will be safe for an axolotl. Can I use it as a preventative? I add a little when I do water changes for my betta, since he tends to destroy his fins and I don't want him to get fin rot.
I have frozen bloodworms already in the freezer and I'll get earthworms when he gets a little bigger.
Last, how should I introduce my new little guy to his tank? I've seen varied info out there on the web. He will be about 2.5-3 inches. Should I introduce him like a fish?
Thank you for the help. This forum has been very helpful!