Still have my axolotl from your first video ❤️even got him a gf yes they live together (don't recommend for males and females but mine tend to not mate often ) guppies and minnows make for a great live feed if you're into that kind of thing.
Thanks for this! We’re preparing for an axolotl… my friend has babies and is giving us one in a month or so once they get big enough. My son has decided to name it waffles 😅
Great vid with lots of good information. I just wanted to add that bloodworms should only be a staple diet while young. They don't really contain the nutrition needed for larger lotls. Great for treats though! I do that and some white fish. Love my 2 brain celled water puppy.
@@savvycrafts18 I’ve never heard of anyone feeding their axies worms that aren’t alive- besides bloodworms, which in my opinion, shouldn’t be fed often.
@@savvycrafts18 I’m not sure if they’d even eat them. Personally I wouldn’t waste the money, because they would also probably make the tank pretty dirty.
Thanks for this great video - simple, to the point, and explains the various options. We're receiving a rehomed axolotl tomorrow and this video is super helpful.
Thank you tons for this video! Me and my mom are planning to adopt an axolotl, but we have never kept any aquatic animals, and this video is very informational in the aspect that you can grasp onto what it needs really quickly.
Axolotls are my favorite animal and I think there is so cute and I love them so much that when my mom went to the store while I was at school and a T-shirt and there is an axolotl and it was the last one so she bought it for me and now I carry it around everywhere
So one day like my mom went to the store and saw a xolotl hugga pet and since I was at school she bought it for me because it was the last one so now I carry it around everywhere
A really great warning would be about the tentacle like formation growing out its neck. That is not for decoration but is actually the axolotls' lungs. Fish are most likely going to be trying to pick at the lungs growing out from the neck. You want to keep those very safe as that is how the axolotl gets oxygen. I think this information should become viral and well known so please spread the word around. There are no bad hair days for these little guys instead it would respiratory problems. They probably get stressed by temperatures over sixty degrees as that would set the axolotl up for lung rot instead of fin rot. Have a nice day!
I keep my axolotl with ghost shrimp and mystery snails! He eats the shrimp from time to time which I’ve seen/heard isn’t bad for him. He just climbs over the snails like they’re not even there lol, those would be the best tank mates I’ve experienced with an axolotl
Im very late but im gonna get one for my birthday!! (Maybe) and this helped alot. I did tons of research already and i learned new things in this video. Thank you so much!
I have had my boy for 2 years. Finally found someone with that hammock in a video. And I can see which ones were safe for them. I hope.. I got a very lazy boy. Hes housed in a 40 breeder with some live plants couple of hides and i change out pvc shape. I am currently treating his floofs/gills.. sigh this happened last summer as well. I definitely need to invest in a chiller. Fans and frozen bottles dont cut it in july.
you can also get more plants to filter nitrate from water (self sufficient poop removal). And in summer throw ice to aquarium. Get a plastic bag, fill it with water put in freezer. I live in continental climate so in summer you should throw one bag min to somehow regulate temp.
Thank you for the video! I’m considering getting one for myself and am stuck between one of these guys or a bearded dragon…maybe considering a turtle too. I want them all! But I want to make sure I am able to provide the care and time they require before I make a decision. This was super helpful though.
Thank you so much for this video, this was very helpful for someone who is soon going to be the owner of an axolotl. I have gotten a lot of take away from this and I have learned alot about my soon-to-be pet.❤❤
Great info as usually! I always wanted to try keeping an axolotl for years but in my area and especially my animal room, I can't maintain a temperature below 78 degrees. Some people here in Florida use frozen water bottles to keep the temperatures down but the most effective is a chiller. I've never found a chiller that is worth the noise in my house. I didn't know you can keep them with plants and sand! Great video!
I always wanted to know about turtles and how they sleep (as both hatchlings and adults if there’s a difference). Just wanted to know your thoughts on it since there aren’t many videos about the subject. Great video btw
@@TheTurtleGirl AXOLOTL can live for 10 - 15 years , even though you can have them as pets , they are in fact rare and are on the endangered species list
Thanks for the info I'll take your advice because I'm really thinking about getting one I didn't finish the video I'm on 30 when I'm finished I'll post
I just ran across your account and thank you for this information. I was given three axolotl to take care of yesterday. They have a 55 gallon tank and a filter but they have no decorations, I had no clue what to put in there for them, you have been really helpful!
This isn’t a comment about axolotl’s but I am so freaking grateful for your content about turtles. I live in a super super dry area and a red eared slider washed up in my backyard during a flood. I tried to find its family with no luck. I am running like crazy to find everything I need for this baby with absolutely no experience with aquatics at all. This has been an absolutely invaluable resource in the last two days of making sure this baby is okay
Hello, I know this video is a little old but I have a couple questions as I want to get one of these guys for myself, but I just want to know a few things. 1. When mentioning live plants and decoration, is there a point where the vegetation can become excessive? I have seen pictures of their natural habitat and it seems very full of vegetation. 2. Should I keep the axolotl in a small room, or a larger open space? Mainly for cleaning reasons 3. When mentioning they have sensitive eyes to light, could you use dimmer colors like a very dark blue or green for them? Or is that still too much for them?
I'm currently researching axolotls as I'm considering getting one myself, problem is I'm a hardcore gamer, so I worry that even across the room away from the TV the Axolotl would get stressed from the light, I was thinking maybe a mangrove styled tank with some nice long tunnels might work but I'm not sure, any Axolotl owners know if this is a good or bad idea? Keep in mind the mangrove would be made from stuff purchased from the pet store and I am aware the tank needs to be fresh water, so basically an "Artificial" mangrove.
Nitrates. If your tank is cycled only thing will go up is nitrates. Live plants will use those nitrates and act as water purifiers and reduce how often you need to actually change water. Still need water changes tho
Any aquatic animals will require regular water testing, and the most important parameters (and this goes for most freshwater tanks) are ammonia, nitrite, and nitrate. Ammonia always needs to be 0 nitrite always needs to be 0 and nitrate needs to be low, but usually not 0
Hi. Thanks for the upload from 🇬🇧. I have a 4 foot long by 2 feet wide aquarium but I only have one Axolotl. I'm getting 2 more tomorrow, how many could I have in an aquarium of that size? Also, I don't like plain bottom aquariums so people could do what I have done which is to cover the bottom with a thin layer of Aquarium (fish safe) adhesive & sprinkle small grain, aquatic sand onto it so it sticks, this way you won't lose any, the Axolotls get a grip & won't eat any, it also looks good.
I saw axolotl's in the pet sbop earlier. They look so cute. I wanted to get one coz dad was getting some fish in our tank. Then realized they needed huge space so I couldnt. Plus putting them in the fish tank is bad. It could eat the smaller fish XD Maybe in the future, who knows
Great video! Mochi is adorable! Where did you get the Hammock I'm really hesitant to put anything in there without experience with a product. I'm always worried hes gonna get a toe stuck or something in the mesh.
If it grows to 14 inches thats half the length of a 20 gallon long which by the way, it'd be more helpful to specify how long a 20 gallon long or a 40 breeder is. So a 20 gal long is 75cm and an axolotl growing to nearly half that means the tank won't be big enough.
Im looking to maybe get one can i have a link to a good aquarium chiller im okay with price i just need something really effective i have a pacman frog in my room so my room normally stays fairly hot so its needed
Hey! I have a quick question about chillers for axolotls. I viewed your video on how to keep the axolotl tanks chilled/cold, but I have a quick question. I live in a place where it gets extremely hot, up to 106°F outside just about every summer and spring, but the winters are usually pretty cold. I’m not sure I can afford a chiller, because they’re awfully expensive and I don’t think I can afford it. Do you think an aquarium fan (and sometimes, especially in summer) small frozen water bottles in the tank would be enough to keep the temperature stable and low? Or should I start considering a chiller? Thank you so much! 🙂
A fan and frozen water bottles probably wouldn't be stable enough. These animals needs specific/stable temperatures. I would look into getting a chiller.
@@reidheller3927 Yes. I have decided that. I looked into it more and thought it would not be enough. Thank you for letting me know, too! Wanted to make sure I got all the information right before even considering getting one.
suhu air di aquarium² ku bisa mencapai 31° c. Saya suka "ikan" ini, tetapi TIDAK MAMPU bikin air aquarium ku cukup sejuk baginya. terimakasih sudah membagi info kebutuhan dasar nya.
Hi! I was wondering if its possible to keep a diamondback terrapin in a reef tank, I have been doing some research about the salinity and it seems like it might be possible. However I wanted to see if you had done any research on the matter or had any advice. You were the person who made me fall in love with diamondback terrapin's!
Is there too low of a temp for axolotls? My basement is pretty consistently 55-60 F which is where i would ideally keep them. But i don't want them to freeze either!
there are some cool oddball aquarium fish! Or look into other aquatic amphibians like certain newts/salamanders...although those may also be illegal or just hard to source haha
Hii! I got my axolotl + tank about 2 weeks ago! This is all good, however, the tank (as soon as I added the water) went really brown. I have no driftwood or anything, how do i fix it! i did a small 30% water change today, it just made everything worst. I need help!
I NEEDED THIS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I have 2 axolotals, and their tank isnt doing great. My cooler died a few months ago, and we've been using ice ever since. It gets to a temperature of 75 usually, and the axo's don't look good. I might buy a fan today, but I need some more advice :D
I don't know anything about these guys. But 20 gallons seems incredibly small for something that gets 10 plus inches and produces that much waste. am I totally off base here or is this bad info?
Still have my axolotl from your first video ❤️even got him a gf yes they live together (don't recommend for males and females but mine tend to not mate often ) guppies and minnows make for a great live feed if you're into that kind of thing.
ah that's awesome! you never see the guppies nipping on the axos gills?
@@TheTurtleGirl the axolotls eat them way too fast 😩 I'll put 20 in there in the am and end up with 7 by the next day🤣
Yoo he got rizz
@@Catapultdragondude gotta get them axolotl rubbers
Jej heloooo😊
Thanks for this! We’re preparing for an axolotl… my friend has babies and is giving us one in a month or so once they get big enough. My son has decided to name it waffles 😅
I love tiny water dragons 😊
2 axolotls were rehomed to me recently so this is great timing for me :) their names are Gigi and Harvey!
My cats name is Gigi 😂
Great vid with lots of good information. I just wanted to add that bloodworms should only be a staple diet while young. They don't really contain the nutrition needed for larger lotls. Great for treats though! I do that and some white fish. Love my 2 brain celled water puppy.
yes! good point :DD we love our two brain celled water puppies hahaha!
I’ve got a Axolotl as a pet already that I’ve owned for years but always looking at updated care! Very useful video!
Do the worms have to be alive
@@savvycrafts18 I’ve never heard of anyone feeding their axies worms that aren’t alive- besides bloodworms, which in my opinion, shouldn’t be fed often.
Ok well I saw some freeze dried worms but I wasn’t sure if that was good for them.
@@savvycrafts18 I’m not sure if they’d even eat them. Personally I wouldn’t waste the money, because they would also probably make the tank pretty dirty.
Ok thank you
im using my nans competer and i dont have a axolol yet but im in love with them and this video is really going to help!THANK YOU 4 POSTING THIS
Thanks for this great video - simple, to the point, and explains the various options. We're receiving a rehomed axolotl tomorrow and this video is super helpful.
Thank you tons for this video! Me and my mom are planning to adopt an axolotl, but we have never kept any aquatic animals, and this video is very informational in the aspect that you can grasp onto what it needs really quickly.
Axolotls are my favorite animal and I think there is so cute and I love them so much that when my mom went to the store while I was at school and a T-shirt and there is an axolotl and it was the last one so she bought it for me and now I carry it around everywhere
So one day like my mom went to the store and saw a xolotl hugga pet and since I was at school she bought it for me because it was the last one so now I carry it around everywhere
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS VIDEO,we are getting one in few weeks time and need to know how they eat and how to take care of them,thank you
with the hang over if the flow is too much, you can use a bit of wool on the out pipe and it will defuse and polish the water
Thank you for this! I just got mine at a reptile expo today! One of my dream pets!
A really great warning would be about the tentacle like formation growing out its neck. That is not for decoration but is actually the axolotls' lungs. Fish are most likely going to be trying to pick at the lungs growing out from the neck. You want to keep those very safe as that is how the axolotl gets oxygen. I think this information should become viral and well known so please spread the word around. There are no bad hair days for these little guys instead it would respiratory problems. They probably get stressed by temperatures over sixty degrees as that would set the axolotl up for lung rot instead of fin rot. Have a nice day!
I keep my axolotl with ghost shrimp and mystery snails! He eats the shrimp from time to time which I’ve seen/heard isn’t bad for him. He just climbs over the snails like they’re not even there lol, those would be the best tank mates I’ve experienced with an axolotl
Thanks for this. I’m getting an axolotl soon, so these are good tips
Thank you so much! This was so helpful I’m getting an axolotl soon and I’m trying to get a tank set up and I needed this information
My 9yr old loves axolotles we enjoyed video thanks for all the helpful information
Thank you so much for telling me this without you. I did not know what to do with my new pet Axolotl
I love Axolotl
Im very late but im gonna get one for my birthday!! (Maybe) and this helped alot. I did tons of research already and i learned new things in this video. Thank you so much!
I have had my boy for 2 years. Finally found someone with that hammock in a video. And I can see which ones were safe for them. I hope.. I got a very lazy boy. Hes housed in a 40 breeder with some live plants couple of hides and i change out pvc shape. I am currently treating his floofs/gills.. sigh this happened last summer as well. I definitely need to invest in a chiller. Fans and frozen bottles dont cut it in july.
you can also get more plants to filter nitrate from water (self sufficient poop removal). And in summer throw ice to aquarium. Get a plastic bag, fill it with water put in freezer. I live in continental climate so in summer you should throw one bag min to somehow regulate temp.
Mine has been chilling with some discus for like 4 years at 86 degrees and does just fine
I love an axelotl😊
I named my pink axolotl Mochi too!
Thank you for the video! I’m considering getting one for myself and am stuck between one of these guys or a bearded dragon…maybe considering a turtle too. I want them all! But I want to make sure I am able to provide the care and time they require before I make a decision. This was super helpful though.
Im very glad that I found this video it gave me a lot of knowledge that I need to look after my axolotl. liked
Thank you so much for this video, this was very helpful for someone who is soon going to be the owner of an axolotl. I have gotten a lot of take away from this and I have learned alot about my soon-to-be pet.❤❤
Great info as usually! I always wanted to try keeping an axolotl for years but in my area and especially my animal room, I can't maintain a temperature below 78 degrees. Some people here in Florida use frozen water bottles to keep the temperatures down but the most effective is a chiller. I've never found a chiller that is worth the noise in my house. I didn't know you can keep them with plants and sand! Great video!
thanks for watching!
This is the video that got me the basic idea of getting one now I have a full tank in my room and a little axolotl named Gilbert
aw that is awesome! Gilbert is a great name for an axolotl.
im getting a axolotl on my birthday so this helps alot:)
How is it doing
I always wanted to know about turtles and how they sleep (as both hatchlings and adults if there’s a difference). Just wanted to know your thoughts on it since there aren’t many videos about the subject. Great video btw
interesting question! I'll have to think about that one :D
@@TheTurtleGirl AXOLOTL can live for 10 - 15 years , even though you can have them as pets , they are in fact rare and are on the endangered species list
Someone just posted on my Snapchat trying to re-home theirs.. really tempting but I want to make sure I'm ready for it
I loved the video. I will probably two one for me and one for my brother
Thanks for the info I'll take your advice because I'm really thinking about getting one I didn't finish the video I'm on 30 when I'm finished I'll post
We might get one and this was very helpful- thank you so much! ❤
I might get an axolotl on my birthday next year
I broke down every step that you said and thank you for this I really need it 🙏🙏😂🎉❤
I just ran across your account and thank you for this information. I was given three axolotl to take care of yesterday. They have a 55 gallon tank and a filter but they have no decorations, I had no clue what to put in there for them, you have been really helpful!
I’m going to get an axolotl some day to!🤩
This isn’t a comment about axolotl’s but I am so freaking grateful for your content about turtles. I live in a super super dry area and a red eared slider washed up in my backyard during a flood. I tried to find its family with no luck. I am running like crazy to find everything I need for this baby with absolutely no experience with aquatics at all. This has been an absolutely invaluable resource in the last two days of making sure this baby is okay
Turtles live in isolation, so it has no "family".
@@InTheMIDL I meant it’s owners jeez
@@queerengineer oh lol sorry
Such a great video. Thank you!! We’re researching now.
i want an axolotl pet, so i want as much information as possible. ill research more, thanks for this video and the warning at the start
super helpful. Thank you!
Hello, I know this video is a little old but I have a couple questions as I want to get one of these guys for myself, but I just want to know a few things.
1. When mentioning live plants and decoration, is there a point where the vegetation can become excessive? I have seen pictures of their natural habitat and it seems very full of vegetation.
2. Should I keep the axolotl in a small room, or a larger open space? Mainly for cleaning reasons
3. When mentioning they have sensitive eyes to light, could you use dimmer colors like a very dark blue or green for them? Or is that still too much for them?
OK I WILL KEEP THAT IN MIND
Mincraft axoltls are so cuteeeee
Great video, well done.
Thanks for all the great info, TTG. Always great to see your new videos.
appreciate the constant support!
I'm currently researching axolotls as I'm considering getting one myself, problem is I'm a hardcore gamer, so I worry that even across the room away from the TV the Axolotl would get stressed from the light, I was thinking maybe a mangrove styled tank with some nice long tunnels might work but I'm not sure, any Axolotl owners know if this is a good or bad idea? Keep in mind the mangrove would be made from stuff purchased from the pet store and I am aware the tank needs to be fresh water, so basically an "Artificial" mangrove.
Do you test your water parameters like you would for a fish tank? If so, which ones are most important?
Nitrates. If your tank is cycled only thing will go up is nitrates. Live plants will use those nitrates and act as water purifiers and reduce how often you need to actually change water. Still need water changes tho
Any aquatic animals will require regular water testing, and the most important parameters (and this goes for most freshwater tanks) are ammonia, nitrite, and nitrate. Ammonia always needs to be 0 nitrite always needs to be 0 and nitrate needs to be low, but usually not 0
Hi.
Thanks for the upload from 🇬🇧.
I have a 4 foot long by 2 feet wide aquarium but I only have one Axolotl. I'm getting 2 more tomorrow, how many could I have in an aquarium of that size?
Also, I don't like plain bottom aquariums so people could do what I have done which is to cover the bottom with a thin layer of Aquarium (fish safe) adhesive & sprinkle small grain, aquatic sand onto it so it sticks, this way you won't lose any, the Axolotls get a grip & won't eat any, it also looks good.
I saw axolotl's in the pet sbop earlier. They look so cute. I wanted to get one coz dad was getting some fish in our tank.
Then realized they needed huge space so I couldnt. Plus putting them in the fish tank is bad. It could eat the smaller fish XD
Maybe in the future, who knows
Great informative video! Love the T shirt super cute
Great video! Mochi is adorable! Where did you get the Hammock I'm really hesitant to put anything in there without experience with a product. I'm always worried hes gonna get a toe stuck or something in the mesh.
So cute 🥰
First time hearing of an axolotl. Wow!
they're pretty amazing!
I’ve always wanted one! Great video!
they're pretty cool!
Axolotl‘s are so cute
Thank you Im getting an axoloto in a few days!
i can't get over the shirt i love it! This is a really helpful vid and helped me take care of my axolotl, skwishy
There so cuteeeee
Beautiful axolotls
Thank you, Turtle Girl, great instructional!
Happy to hear it!
If it grows to 14 inches thats half the length of a 20 gallon long which by the way, it'd be more helpful to specify how long a 20 gallon long or a 40 breeder is. So a 20 gal long is 75cm and an axolotl growing to nearly half that means the tank won't be big enough.
Wonderful video
hi can i feed my axolotl eartworm?
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I love axolotl
Hello!! Very late to this vide but thank u I needed this!
Youre welcome!
Your shirt is so cuteeee
thanks!
I just got a razorback musk turtle and your videos helped me a lot :D
I'm really glad to hear that goose :D
@@TheTurtleGirl thanks! :D His name is Elon (literally copied from you) and he’s 1 week old.
Im looking to maybe get one can i have a link to a good aquarium chiller im okay with price i just need something really effective i have a pacman frog in my room so my room normally stays fairly hot so its needed
Great review thank you for sharing with us ! 👍🏼
Great info😊
Can Axolotl use a bubbler in a fish tank or is that still too much water movement
Axolotls are cute
they are!
Hey! I have a quick question about chillers for axolotls. I viewed your video on how to keep the axolotl tanks chilled/cold, but I have a quick question. I live in a place where it gets extremely hot, up to 106°F outside just about every summer and spring, but the winters are usually pretty cold. I’m not sure I can afford a chiller, because they’re awfully expensive and I don’t think I can afford it. Do you think an aquarium fan (and sometimes, especially in summer) small frozen water bottles in the tank would be enough to keep the temperature stable and low? Or should I start considering a chiller? Thank you so much! 🙂
A fan and frozen water bottles probably wouldn't be stable enough. These animals needs specific/stable temperatures. I would look into getting a chiller.
@@reidheller3927 Yes. I have decided that. I looked into it more and thought it would not be enough. Thank you for letting me know, too! Wanted to make sure I got all the information right before even considering getting one.
Should I remove them from the tank when cleaning and water changing? Does its temporary space have to be larger than ten gallons?
suhu air di aquarium² ku bisa mencapai 31° c.
Saya suka "ikan" ini, tetapi TIDAK MAMPU bikin air aquarium ku cukup sejuk baginya.
terimakasih sudah membagi info kebutuhan dasar nya.
Have you thought of having rocks for the substrate that way they can’t eat it and still has traction
I loved it I’m gonna get one send button is it to top.
great!
Hi! I was wondering if its possible to keep a diamondback terrapin in a reef tank, I have been doing some research about the salinity and it seems like it might be possible. However I wanted to see if you had done any research on the matter or had any advice.
You were the person who made me fall in love with diamondback terrapin's!
That would be risky. DB is brackish. I've never heard of brackish reef
Is there too low of a temp for axolotls? My basement is pretty consistently 55-60 F which is where i would ideally keep them. But i don't want them to freeze either!
I just got two axolotls today
Love the video. What would you say would be pets similar to axolotl‘s for the people who live in states that axolotl‘s are illegal in?
there are some cool oddball aquarium fish! Or look into other aquatic amphibians like certain newts/salamanders...although those may also be illegal or just hard to source haha
Hii! I got my axolotl + tank about 2 weeks ago! This is all good, however, the tank (as soon as I added the water) went really brown. I have no driftwood or anything, how do i fix it! i did a small 30% water change today, it just made everything worst. I need help!
CUTENESS!
I NEEDED THIS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
great vid
thanks :)
I have that shirt and I my axolotls name is mocha I love her so much
I love my yellow axolotl named potato!
Awww! Potato is such a cute name!
Enjoyed the video! New to this channel so sorry if you already answered it, but where did you get that shirt?
I have 2 axolotals, and their tank isnt doing great. My cooler died a few months ago, and we've been using ice ever since. It gets to a temperature of 75 usually, and the axo's don't look good. I might buy a fan today, but I need some more advice :D
there amonia temperatures also arent good, reaching to 8.
Hi there, what did you use to create the hammock I’d really like to make one for my girl
12:00 Could you have aquatic snails that eat algae as tank mates?
I'd be worried about the axolotl choking on the snails... :/
Could u share the brand of the worms u got out of the refrigerator and where do u buy it? Thanks
I HAVE QUESTION when I go on vacation what do I do does my axolotl just die????
I don't know anything about these guys. But 20 gallons seems incredibly small for something that gets 10 plus inches and produces that much waste. am I totally off base here or is this bad info?
Great video!
thanks Zak!