ginnysaurusrex
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I've been reading the boards for days & researching Axolotls online for a while now. I'm totally hooked to the point that I've been dreaming about them at night. My husband finally decided to get me one for my birthday (in March)!!! He's kind of confused by my obsession but my 3.5 year old son is SO excited too. He knows he can't hold it but he is so interested in their smiley little faces. LOL. We are planning to name her Ponyo!
Ok, like I said, I've been reading the boards & I still have a few questions. I decided to go ahead and make an annoying newb thread so I could have several opinions in one thread!
1. What is your average monthly cost of upkeep? Food etc?
2. What was the cost of your basic set up?
I know they like to have somewhere to hide so I would definitely make some sort of hiding spot for her. (I'm referring to it as a her for now. lol)
3. I know that small gravel is TOTALLY out of the question. I see that some people use sand but I read that it's very hard to clean & I don't really think I'd be comfortable with them nibbling on sand. I also read that they can get stressed with nothing on the bottom of the tank because they can't get a good grasp on it. Opinions on what to put on the bottom of the tank?
4. This will be my first amphibian ever. For an axie first-timer, would you suggest a juvenile or a mature one? I was leaning toward getting one that is over a year old but I'm open to suggestion!
5. How does everyone keep the water temp cool enough? I live in the southeastern US & it definitely gets SWELTERING here in the summer but I keep our house very cool. I'm so paranoid that the water won't be cool enough. I read that you can put frozen water bottles in the tank. Do any of yall do this?
6. What kind of diet do you keep your axies on? I've read about so many things that are good for them but I'd like to hear what kind of diets (staples & treats) each of yall have them on!
7. What kind of filters do yall have? I know the water flow is supposed to be very gentle. I honestly don't know enough about filters.
8. And lastly, where did you get your axie? There is nowhere in my city that has them & I'm not a fan of pet stores anyway. Is it safe to order one & have it shipped?
I know that was all super wordy but I am grateful for any help & opinions!!!
Thanks in advance!!!
Ok, like I said, I've been reading the boards & I still have a few questions. I decided to go ahead and make an annoying newb thread so I could have several opinions in one thread!
1. What is your average monthly cost of upkeep? Food etc?
2. What was the cost of your basic set up?
I know they like to have somewhere to hide so I would definitely make some sort of hiding spot for her. (I'm referring to it as a her for now. lol)
3. I know that small gravel is TOTALLY out of the question. I see that some people use sand but I read that it's very hard to clean & I don't really think I'd be comfortable with them nibbling on sand. I also read that they can get stressed with nothing on the bottom of the tank because they can't get a good grasp on it. Opinions on what to put on the bottom of the tank?
4. This will be my first amphibian ever. For an axie first-timer, would you suggest a juvenile or a mature one? I was leaning toward getting one that is over a year old but I'm open to suggestion!
5. How does everyone keep the water temp cool enough? I live in the southeastern US & it definitely gets SWELTERING here in the summer but I keep our house very cool. I'm so paranoid that the water won't be cool enough. I read that you can put frozen water bottles in the tank. Do any of yall do this?
6. What kind of diet do you keep your axies on? I've read about so many things that are good for them but I'd like to hear what kind of diets (staples & treats) each of yall have them on!
7. What kind of filters do yall have? I know the water flow is supposed to be very gentle. I honestly don't know enough about filters.
8. And lastly, where did you get your axie? There is nowhere in my city that has them & I'm not a fan of pet stores anyway. Is it safe to order one & have it shipped?
I know that was all super wordy but I am grateful for any help & opinions!!!
Thanks in advance!!!