Re: Axolotl Aquarium Setup Help

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Posted by cascabel on April 14, 2003 at 15:30:41:

In Reply to: Re: Axolotl Aquarium Setup Help posted by marla on April 14, 2003 at 02:15:49:

:ok- (in a rush, need to finish writing part of my thesis tonight, but i can't resist...)-

:i'm somewhat of an axolotl specialist, as my thesis is all about them, and i've kept them for a while. the links that fellow gave you are definitely awesome, also check out the inidiana university's axolotl colony website. now: here's my advice for housing two adult axolotls:

:if they are axolotls, then a 100 gallon aquarium is a luxurious home indeed. adults are around 10 inches long... anyways, putting two adults in a standard ten gallon is alright, though i favor a 20 long. big points: like other salamanders, they need cool temperatures, don't put a heater in their tank. if you have a light above it, provide them with some tinted plastic tunnels to crawl in to, as albinos especially have sensitive eyes, and they have no eyelids. don't put gravel in the tank (unless it's 2" diameter)- they will eat it while suction feeding, and can asphyxiate, not be able to pass it, or get other injuries. they prefer little currant, but will adjust to a light current. the indiana axolotl colony sells rangen salmon pellets- these are the primo food for those guys, but any sinking pellets will do. feel free to contact me with any specific questions!

:(if i had room for a 100 gallon, i'd set myself some sirens or something.... maybe aphiumas....) to fill the thing with axys would lead to tons of unregulated breeding...

:and also: don't get them tankmates, especially fish...

I realize 100 gallons is huge, but its what we have. It would be right in the middle of a classroom used for biology workshops and birthday parties for elementary age kids, as past experience has shown them to be a hit with the kids. I was just hoping there was another critter I could add to fill up the tank more, but I guess the axolotls will just have to wallow in their luxury :) And they are full ten inch monsters . ..

What kind of filtration is most appopriate for these guys seeieng as they don't like currents, or is no filtration and just regular water changes more appropriate?

Thanks for all the advice!

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