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RE: Axolotl Aquarium Substrate

Mike G — Mon, 11 Jan 2021 02:59:08 +0000

@saxolotl I have defiantly used myself and seen other use pool filter sand. As long as it is silica sand it should be ok.

Axolotl has white fungus on gills?

Ribread — Mon, 13 Apr 2020 14:14:24 +0000

Hello, I’ve had my axie Wooper for 3 years now and just yesterday I spotted a strange small bit of white fungus on his right gill. I believe this was caused by the increase in warm weather and thus making his tank water too warm. I usually had a cooling probe to prevent this but it broke (I however plugged it back in to try to fix it after i noticed this strange fungus and what do you know...it started working). I wasn’t able to go grab kosher salt due to the stores being closed but I did do a large water change (50%). While he was in his separate container away from his tank I fed him to check his appetite and his appetite is still as great as ever, he also is still quite active. A majority of the fungus also fell off during his time in the separate container and I was able to rub some off with a q-tip, but there was still a tiny bit that was still clinging on tightly. Checking on him this morning it seems that the clinging bit has lessened but isn’t gone completely. I suppose my question is: Should I give him a salt bath still? Or should I wait and see if this will heal naturally? Ive never done a salt bath for him before and I'm terrified to put him through that.

Axolotl Tanks

GMMmythical_beast — Fri, 03 May 2019 13:56:45 +0000

Hey Axolotl City,

I'm planning on getting an axolotl pretty soon and I was wondering how to set up my tank. Any suggestions?

Hoping to get my first axolotl soon, I have questions!

drshrunk — Mon, 04 Mar 2019 21:21:31 +0000

Hi guys! New to the forum and I'm so glad there's a place like this. I have been doing a lot of research reading and watching videos about axolotls, and asking various people for information. But I thought this would be a fantastic place to get some more specific questions answered, so I will list them for them to be easier and more organised. I hope that's okay!

1) When cleaning out the tank, I heard it's good to take out the water with a gallon jug. Of course I know not to take out all the water, but when I fill the jug back up to put clean tap water in, how long should I wait to pour it in the tank after putting in some of the conditioner to treat it? Do I pour it in as soon as I've poured it in or wait a certain amount of time?
2) When cleaning the tank, is it best to take the axolotl out or to leave it in there? And if I put it in a separate thing, should I still treat that water before putting the little fella in?
3) I live in the South of England. Anyone who lives here or knows the temperatures well, do I need to get a fan or chiller? And if I do, do I only need to use it in the summer in the day time/any specific times? Does it make a lot of noise or can you get quiet ones?
4) I'm a little confused about filters. I plan to get a 20 gallon tank, and I know the filter needs to have a low flow as to not stress the axolotl out. But I don't know what a good size, brand, model, etc. I should get. I've been looking on Amazon but I've been confused. Can people link or recommend any specific ones? Thank you!
5) How often and how much do they need to be fed, and do I need to clean the worms before feeding them to the axolotl? Should I clean them in treated water or is tap water alone fine?
6) I heard with some health problems axolotls encounter require salt baths or tea baths. How long should I have the axolotl in there should it happen? And should I put conditioner in to treat the bath before putting the axolotl in?
7) Do I ever need to change the sand that goes in the tank? I know about spot cleaning with a turkey baster and about moving the sand around with my hand to get the dirt up and stuff, but does the sand ever need changing? If it does, how do I do it?

Sorry this is a bit lengthy, I just want to know everything to make sure I get this right! Thank you everyone! ❤️ ?

RE: Axolotl Aquarium Substrate

Saxolotl — Mon, 08 Oct 2018 06:16:58 +0000

Sure, thank you!
Do you by any chance gave experience with using normal filter sand? Fine aquarium-grade silica is pretty much impossible for me to find. I have read that if you sterilise it properly it shouldn't be harmful?

RE: Axolotl Aquarium Substrate

Mike G — Fri, 05 Oct 2018 15:39:04 +0000

If you are going to use large stones you have to ensure the stones are at least twice the size of the Axolotls head.

I prefer using sand as its fairly easy to clean and looks the best in my opinion.

If you prefer a bare bottom tank then yes for sure you can leave it bare.

Axolotl Aquarium Substrate

Saxolotl — Fri, 21 Sep 2018 15:56:23 +0000

Hi all, does anyone have experience with using a fine sand as an aquarium substrate? I am told that the best is a silica based sand with <1mm particles to ensure that it does not harm the axolotls if swallowed Is this a better option than larger stones? Could I just leave the bottom bare? ?