Tank setup help........ pleeaaaassssseeeeee

If the water is not dechlorinated , I think ammonia will show up. What type of test are you using and what are the actual readings ?
 
It's great to see you planning ahead like this!
Definitely have a read through Axolotls: The Fascinating Mexican Axolotl and the Tiger Salamander

Personally, I would wait to cycle the tank before adding anything, to save the axolotls (and you) the stress of cycling while they're in there, but I suppose that's just a personal preference. (The suggestion to see if the fish store can donate some filter media from a healthy tank is worth considering, as long as you're pretty sure that the fish are healthy. It will speed up your cycle considerably.)

If you cannot yet afford test kits for ammonia, NO2, and NO3, you might want to check in with your local fish store; they might offer free water testing.

And as someone mentioned (it's so hard to keep track of who when a thread gets this long:eek:), there are a lot of people here to help along the way as questions arise. Just keep doing loads of reading, and keep asking questions.
;)
 
Thanks for the advice i havnt got a test kit yet but im getting the API FreshWater Master Test Kit it has pH, High Range pH, Ammonia, Nitrite and Nitrate. Im not getting them untill i have this test kit but i will read up on that link when i have some more time need to fit this all in and assignments.. :D and now im a member i will read up on alot more experiences... I will leave the filter alone :D when i test my water i will post the results straight after... Are there any other cheap and better test kits available....
 
ted22 said:
Hellooo I agree 3 axies for a nooob will be mental its hard enough work lookin after one! Id recommend getting one to begin with and once you get the hang of things go from there!
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I have three I raised from babies and I'm a newbie, I think your making it seem a lot harder than it really is :p
 
Ok i will definatly get that one tonight i think :happy: I will update soon...
 
Not yet i have to wait untill the weekend to order the test kit :(, I think im getting the sand tonight or tomorrow so i will put it in the tank tomorrow night when i get home from college, umm i wanted to get some aquaplus on saturday (not sure where to get it from) and maybe some plants not sure yet... But im so worried about putting them in my tank i hope they will be ok when the time comes... :(:confused:
 
Wow nice info I was also unaware that ammonia can show up in untreated water very interesting to know!

Yeah just get sand and throw it in when your mums not lookin hehe!
To clean I just used a couple of buckets of water and just kept swapping the sand over pouring it into the other bucket and refilling the empty one with clean water then kept swapping buckets and refilling until the water stayed clear! You will inevitably run into problems with stones like that even if too big to swallow with 3 axies on the go and all the food and poo will get trapped between the stones it can get nasty pretty quick, cant imagine your gonna want to be taking out millions of stones every time you clean em out, Anyways you know what to do ;), and your asking all the right questions! im so pleased you are finding out everything you need to know and getting everyting perfect for when your little ones move in!

Nice one!!
 
I know but its cheaper online im on a tight budget and thats when my dads getting paid hes getting that for me as i borrowed him some money and hes buying the testkit in return. And im getting the other stuff then as my brother has some more money of mine and should be giving it back to me on saturday (hopfully)... I just told the women i will let you know when im coming to pick them up so she dosnt actually know yet so im trying to get it all done as quickly as possible... And are you sure they will be ok with the 20% daily water changes... :confused:
 
Im not sure how many litres it is but i will measure the tank again as i didnt do it very accuratly before maybe i did maybe i didnt but i will again as im not sure but i dont think its 200 lirtes... And its not that i dont think i will find them its just that i have asked this women to hold them for me and feel i will be messing her about even more and that which i dont like doing... When i get the water conditioner should i change all of the water to get rid of the ammonia caused by the chlorine and then what?... I know quite alot about the women im getting them off of and the up keep of her axolotls she sounds very reliable and a good owner and have met some of the axolotls she has sold in the past so i am confident in getting them off of her... As for testing and changing the water i have no problem doing this as i break up from college so will have alot of time on my hands plus im use to working and looking after animals in general so im a hard worker... Iv also waited along time for this so i would put in 100% into keeping them alive and healthy :happy:... And with your help aswell im hoping i can do this...
 
no no no dont worry you didnt offend me at all lol, im glad im learning about this all now before i actually get them and i will change 100% of the water :D. I was just saying about me being able to do the water changes as im up for it so with the advice and help if i keep up with the water changes and they will be ok then i think i will be ready for them once i get the test kit.. So dont worry you didnt offend me and im very greatful :D... im 17 so if i get really stuck i will ask my mum if i can get your help LOL... And im going to be traveling to eltham to get them so not far and it will be by car...
 
Ok thanks, when i get the declorinator i will empty 100% of my tank and will feel it back up with treated water to get rid of the ammonia and that caused by the chlrine and then do i need to add a source of ammonia... But when i have my test kit i will test it and post what i got and see how it goes from there :happy:...
 
Ok when i get all of the equitment and that i will give you a ruff time of when i will be getting them... and i will get some more measurments... oh and will put the sand in when shes not looking Ed lol thanks But until then...
 
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Hi, so i just accuratly mesured my tank and it was 31"x 17x14 which is about 120 litres so im definatly not getting three... and should i empty the tank and put the sand in or should i just put the sand in once i have cleaned it and that....
 
ok cool there only small atm so i will look at upgrading in the future there are some big tanks on ebay for a good price, but we will see when it comes to it :D... Well i finish college on friday so that i have a lot of time for them... so i would want to get them on friday or on saturday at least as i want the test kit first....
 
Ok so getting all of the stuff is taking longer than i thought to get (Parents and siblings stole all of my money waiting for return :mad: lol) But anyways i got an email today and i have seen the axolotls and fallen in love with them... However i need to pick them up asap but i still havnt got my tank sorted out (due to not getting my money back yet and last week to finish my assignments for college)... Anyways i was thinking can i keep them in a large container with some declorinated water some oxygen and do 100% water changes daily to keep them happy... They are only 4-5cm so still very small... but its the bottom of a rat cage which is very large and clean but its metal but white paint like a care... lol i dont know how to describe it to give you a clear picture so dont know if it will be ok as im not sure if it will rust or not... or i have another plastic container (can't find right now) but its alot lot smaller not quite how big.... Would any of these be ok i dont know what to do.... :(:confused: Sorry i keep asking questions but no one in my house will help...
 
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When they are that small you can keep them in pretty much anything that is clean and holds water.
 
Ok thanks, its to house 2 of them will they be ok in a small container well its more like a tank i cant explain it lol i cant put any pictures up yet but hopfully soon, but they wont eat each other will they :confused: and what would you recommend the minimal size just so i know im safe...
 
I have 2 orange buckets from b&q that i was going to use for water changes are these big enough.... so dod you think they will be ok if i doo 100% water change.... and if so how do i do this with out creating stress for the axolotls... Sorry again for all the questions lol... Thank youuuuuuuuuu
 
Thanks for all of your help, i think i will just do what i think will work best, im going to find all of the possible candidates to keep the axolotls in and post a pic to see what is the most suitable... I think im getting some money back tomorrow so i could possible be getting them then, wednesday or thursday depends if i can get any more of my money back to buy the dechlorinator and food... I cant wait im so excited i feel like i have waited for ages!!! I will let you know when im getting them and will post some pics of the containers to see if they will be ok and of the axolotls when i get them... :D:D:D
 
Hi, if things go to plan then it looks like i will be getting my baby axolotls tomorrow :D:D:D:D... But before i get them i wanted to run thorugh a few things...
Im going to temporarily keep them in a large plastic storage box with oxygen and do 100% daily water changes, this will be ok right?
Also should i keep them in there together or in seperate containers...
Also should i get live or frozen blood worms and will this be ok for now or should i feed them earthworms straight away (not sure how big they have to be untill they can have earthworms)...
I think that is it, i would have posted pictures of the containers but i lost the fingy... lol but if i find it i will post some pictures of the axolotls when i get them.... Please remind me if i have forgetting something or need to so something else thanks for all your help :D:D:D
 
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