Complete Axolotl Care Guide - 2021 Edition
ฝัง
- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 30 ก.ค. 2024
- -TIMESTAMPS-
00:00 Video Start
02:11 Introduction & History
07:52 Morphs
11:53 Tank
17:07 Filtration
21:55 Water Chemistry
26:46 Temperature
31:25 Nitrogen Cycle & Acclimation
38:25 Substrate
45:45 Lighting
47:05 Plants & Hides
48:26 Tank Maintenance
50:22 Tank Mates
53:33 Diet
55:33 Procurement
57:52 Quarantine
01:00:33 Common Illnesses & Treatments
01:06:22 Behavior
01:08:45 Breeding
01:12:39 Metamorphosis
01:16:01 Video End
-ADDITIONAL RESOURCES-
Please help amphibian conservation efforts by supporting Amphibian Ark. Donations can be made at: www.amphibianark.org. You can also set Amphibian Ark as your Amazon Smile charity.
My other Axolotl videos:
5 Things Axolotls Need: • 5 Things Axolotls Need...
Axolotl Substrate Options: • Axolotl Substrate Opti...
Axolotl Tank Rescape: • Axolotl Tank Re-Scape ...
Where to Get an Axolotl: • Where to get an Axolotl
Axolotl Eats Bloodworms: • Axolotl Eats Bloodworms
Axolotl Goes to the Vet: • Axolotl Goes To The Vet
How to Customize a Hang On Back Filter: • How To Customize a Han...
Axolotl Care Sheet: www.stressinabox.com/axolotl-...
Axolotl Care Guide: www.caudata.org/cc/species/Am...
Aquarium Cycling Guide: fishlab.com/how-to-cycle-aqua...
Buying an Axolotl:
My Favorite Axolotl Breeder: www.stressinabox.com/shop/Axo...
List of US Axolotl Breeders I Recommend: docs.google.com/spreadsheets/...
Sorry, I do not have a list of non US breeders to recommend at this time because I am not familiar enough with any to recommend them.
Axolotl Breeding:
So you want to be an axolotl breeder?: • SO, YOU WANT TO BE AN ...
-FOLLOW ME ON MY SOCIALS-
Twitter - / jeremy_gonewild
TikTok - / jeremy_gonewild
Twitch - / jeremy_gonewild
Instagram - / jeremy_gonewild
Discord - / discord
For business inquiries: jeremyswildstudio@gmail.com
Send me stuff at my PO Box:
PO Box 835
St. Charles, MO 63302
--VIDEO CREDIT & ATTRIBUTIONS--
Special thanks to Anna Louise (ItsAnnaLouise), Jess Anderson (stressinabox), and Matt Thibodeau for sending me additional footage of their axolotls for this video! Without them, this video would've just been my two axolotls.
ItsAnnaLouise: / @itsannalouise
Stressinabox: / ajaythezombie
Matt Thibodeau: / @mattthibodeau
Also credit to The Turtle Girl, GoHerping, and Emzotic, who's faces briefly appear in some clips of this video.
-AUDIO CREDIT & ATTRIBUTIONS-
All music used in this video was obtained through TH-cam Studio's Audio Library License, or via Creative Commons License with permission to be used in videos given by the original artist. Please go support these artists! The song at the end of this video is my own original work.
"Don't Wanna Be" by Kwon
TH-cam Audio Library License
"Columbia City" by An Jone
TH-cam Audio Library License
"Subwoofer Lullaby" by @C418
From the game "Minecraft"
Creative Commons License
"Freefall" by Anno Domini Beats
TH-cam Audio Library License
"Mellow" by @HoobeZa
Link - • [No Copyright] 10 Minu...
Creative Commons License
"Nine Lives" by Unicorn Heads
TH-cam Audio Library License
"Grass" by Silent Partner
TH-cam Audio Library License
"Gusty Gerudo Lofi" by SkullKidNico
• Video
Creative Commons License
"Bloom" by @HoobeZa
Link - • [No Copyright] Chill L...
Creative Commons License
"Pigstep" by @LenaRaine
From the game "Minecraft"
Creative Commons License
"Kyoto" by Another Kid & Pratzapp
/ freetousemusic
Creative Commons License
"Tarrey Town LoFi" by Coffee Date & @gamechops
• Breath of the Wild ▸ T...
Creative Commons License
"Birds" by Corbyn Kites
TH-cam Audio Library License
"Through The Crystal" by Jeremy Blake
TH-cam Audio Library License
"The Listening" by @jellyduck100
• The Listening - (Non-C...
Creative Commons License
"Coffee At Midnight" by @jellyduck100
• Coffee at Midnight (No...
Creative Commons License
"Groove with the Wu" by Jesse Gallagher
TH-cam Audio Library License
"Minecraft C418 - Sweden Remix" by G-Hitt
/ minecraft-c418-sweden-...
Creative Commons License
"Shop" by @tobyfox5716
From the game "Undertale"
• Shop
Creative Commons License
"Sensual R&B" by Toolbeat
• Royalty Free Music | S...
Creative Commons License
"Dulce Reggaeton" by An Jone
TH-cam Audio Library License
"Keep It Movin'" by Jeremy Gone Wild
Original song, owned by this channel
Me, with no intention of getting an axolotl: *watches intently to gain more care information*
Pfffftt
Same... but now I kinda want one LOL but I have no space for anymore tanks
😂
my dude, you sound so educated on the topic of axolotls. i've had mine for about 2 years now, yet i've learned some new, interesting things from your video. truly appreciate this fascinating & informative content!
Ok this is my third comment already- but I just wanna give this tip. I live in a very hot place in Arizona, so using a fan doesn’t work all the time. One thing that drops the temperature more is insulation foil on the sides of the tank! It just looks like a mirror on the inside too when it’s filled with water. It’s a very useful tip if you need just a couple less degrees.
did you know, I'm Indonesian and I don't speak English very well but I really enjoy and really understand the explanation in this video
I HAVE ONLY JUST STARTED WATCHING THE VIDEO AND I AM EXCITED
Great video. Been a aquatic hobbyist for my entire life and even worked at an aquarium pet store for years and this is still a great guide for many to see. Please give us some more follow up care guides or even anything else you can think of with Axolotls. with 242k growing views you are top notch my friend. Keep it up
Was given an ice pack with my baby and was able to acclimate him quite quickly. So far so good. I have the “ hundreds of dollars” route. He is still getting used to the 55 gallon but seems to be exploring and coming to the glass when I walk in my office. We named him Horacio and your video was integral to get the set up I have for my little baby.
It took longer than I intended for me to watch this all the way through, but holy cow this is super comprehensive! Well done Jeremy and welcome back!
I learnt a lot from this video! It taught me things that I didn't know as well as going over things I already knew, as someone who was surprised with a pair of axolotls recently I definitely needed the crash course/refresher. One of the most helpful things in this video was the section on substrate, using appropriate, stone tiles to avoid sand or gravel was genius and something I would never have considered but will absolutely be what I use in my tank. Thanks so much for all the effort you've put into this video, it's an incredible resource and one I'm sure I'll come back to as my axolotl journey continues haha.
What a comeback video! This was so well put together. Can't wait to see more of your new content. 💖
This was beautifully done Jeremy! 👏🏼
:0
wow, back with a BANG! Thank you for creating this video, spending your time on it, and sharing it with us!
This video is amazing! If any of my friends wanna get into axolotl’s as well I just show them this video! By far one of the best guides out there!
Finally a good video that covers everything about this animal. Thanks a lot.
Thank you so much! This was very informative as I'm planning on getting an axolotl for my 15th birthday. I've been taking notes and gathering as much information as I can. This video helps so much. Thank you for putting time into this.
A lot of work putting this together, with chapters, time stamps and visual examples. Thank you so much for this resource :)
I noticed the gerudo valley tune for the temperate, this guy is the real deal. Can’t believe how well this is done since almost know one seen this. I’m gonna get some of these guys next week now
Appreciate the compliment! And if you like that Gerudo theme remix you should check out the artist who made it! SkullKidNico here on TH-cam! They did several other lofi Zelda remixes!
😊
Thank you so much for putting this together! This was extremely informative, and very enjoyable to watch
This is the most comprehensive videos I've watched on Axolotls and their care. Thanks you. This helps so much.
I'm super proud of this video bro... it was hella professional well worth the wait🙏🏽💪🏽
Thank you, THANK YOU for your time and info!
Ive been watching many videos and none is as thorough as yours.
Wish me luck!
Huge thanks to my friends Anna Louise (itsannalouise), Jess Anderson (stressinabox), and Matt Thibodeau for sending me footage of their axolotls to use in this video. Without them, this video would have just been my two axolotls for an hour and 17 minutes.
What frozen foods would you recommend for juveniles/adults? Frozen Hikari shrimp? Or a worm besides blood worms?
Yeah I recognized the pics from their tiktoks :p
And also super interesting thx
@@kbram6099 Baby axolotls need live food
Where the best place to get the Axolotls?
I have no intention of getting an axolotl anytime soon, but I wanted to watch as I love them and am keen to learn more. I am so impressed by how informative and well made this video is! Such an incredible resource.
Excellent video. Thank you for taking the time to make this!
Also thank you. This is by far the best most thorough video I've come across
This is def the most comprehensive info and care guide I’ve ever seen! Thank you!!!
That was my goal. Thank you
You are a blessing!!! Getting ready for our 2 next month. I was so overwhelmed!
I’m glad you found this helpful!
You’re doing great research! some axolotls are amazing and they were cute, it’s really good experience. this video is very helpful. Good job Jeremy! ❤️
Thank you so much! We are just starting our journey and this has been extremely educational.
Perfect video! I'm saving the link to post on all the axolotl groups.
Great job
This helped so much! Thank you for putting in so much of your time ❤️❤️
This is such an amazing, well put together video and I've learned a lot. Thank you for breaking things down!!
This video was much appreciated! Great job!
Thank you so much for making this video, it helped me a lot. There was a lot of things I didn't know I needed to do before adopting my Axolotl, such as the cycling and what not, because not a lot of people work with these animals professionally. Thank you so much for your help♡
Loved the video! I’ve had my axolotl for about 6 months now but I love your videos so I watched it anyways. 😊 very good info !!
Perfect guide I keep watching this over an over again just because how cool this tadpole is
I am preparing to get my first lotl... this has been EXTREMELY helpful, thank you!!!
Awesome!!! Just pure perfection, thank you for this!!
This was such a great video! I just ended up becoming the owner of an adult female leucistic axolotl. I think I have the axolotl adoption story to top all other stories. I work at an animal shelter in a mountainous town where we have some pretty pristine rivers and creeks with very cold and clean water. I also have a degree in wildlife biology and have a particular interest in fish and other aquatics (so I would absolutely be skeptical of the possibility of an axolotl surviving after being released outdoors).
Recently someone reached out to the shelter claiming to have found an axolotl in a local creek. I automatically assumed they had found a larval native tiger salamander since they are relatively numerous where we live. The finder, however, claimed that it was pink and they were very sure it was an axolotl. We gave the okay for the finder to bring it into the shelter, mostly because we were very curious to see this “pink” tiger salamander nymph. I thought it was possible that the salamander was light in coloration due to natural variation in coloration and/or stress.
As you may have guessed, the finder arrived with what was VERY MUCH an axolotl. She is a fully grown adult, at nearly a foot long. She is PINK with dark eyes. Now you might wonder if she was just the unwanted pet of someone who hadn’t been able to rehome their axolotl? I wondered this myself, but the water the axolotl arrived in was clearly creek/river water containing debris and even contained a live mayfly nymph which had hitched a ride in the finder’s cooler along with the axolotl.
The finder had some basic knowledge of axolotls so knew they needed specific care but wasn’t prepared or interested in keeping it herself. I have been an aquarist for about a decade and have kept goldfish and other cold-water species before. Currently my only aquarium is a 75gal with 5 golden dojo loaches that are 7 years old and a forest of giant anubias. I don’t have space for another aquarium and another coworker wanted to keep the axolotl. They took her home but my coworker had some difficulty getting parameters and environment correct and they were worried about the health of the axolotl. I decided to add a strong acrylic divider (with holes for water flow) to my 75gal and house my loaches on one half and the axolotl on the other half. The tank is already heavily over filtered with a canister and a large HOB but the divider and dense anubias forest keeps the current to a minimum. It’s not the most ideal setup possible but I think it will serve my axolotl well for the time being and I’m really excited to have her.
So now you can say you’ve heard one story where someone claimed to have found an axolotl in their local waterway and it really did end up being an axolotl!
Fantastic, well paced and full of need to know information delivered in a passionate but professional manner. If only more people took the time and diagence to produce these kind of videos for people thinking about buying specialist pets.
thankyou
When the behavior started I was waiting for the beat to drop😂
Fantastic video. You nailed it all in this video! Thank you for sharing 🙏
This video is epic. Thanks for the completeness of this video. It was a great lesson in Axolotls 😍
ive never owned an aquarium before and my brother and his gf just ended up with a bunch of axolotl eggs so this is incredibly helpful. all the chemistry and water specifications were stressing me out and i didn't know how to begin learning about it and this video is really helping me understand the work that goes into keeping a stable aquarium, so thanks!!!
Go crazy
you would think after 6 years I'd be more than just his gf
@@hollowearthfujoshi who do you think you are
@@photogenichunt4254 I think I'm your "gf" and I think this is your little sister's comment
The ominous music at the start of the "Water chemistry" chapter is gold.
Doing this for my daughter and I'm just realizing that I can't just "go get" an axolotl because of the chemistry/microbiome stuff and feeling overwhelmed. Thank you for this video!
Just want to say, you have done an amazing Job on educating people in pet health and welfare. Information is very well explained and the video is also easy to navigate. Well done, you should be proud of yourself :)
With a 1.25× playback speed, this is the best axolotl care guide video ever!😀
Very very strong resource here. Congratulations. Well made.
Welcome backkkk welcome backkkk! Amazing job and amazing quality !!!!!!! Like hello National geographic
Thank you so much for this video! It taught me so much while I started raising 'lotls. The recommendation for an online-bought water cooling device was *chef's kiss*!
thank you, I'm getting an axolotl so this was very informitive!
Thank you very much for sharing. This is the best guide I've seen so far. Help me a lot.
This was a great video! I’ve wanted an Axolotl for about 10 years but was no where near ready when I was 13 lol! Roll on 2022
most detailed axolotl care guide i have ever seen
Hey you dropped this🤲👑
Ah! This is one of the most helpful things I’ve seen yet! Got my tank recently, and throughout this video I’ve been taking notes on what I can do affordably, and making a list of products I may need. This video is a lifesaver!
Love this video! The best information ever!
This was SO helpful, thank you!!
like #75 thanks to never getting notified but better here late than never. great job! very long and detailed. prob best vid on yt about this topic. 😎👍
Thank you for the great video. Really nice teacher ☺️
This is an amazing care video. I’m saving this video to show anyone interested in getting an axolotl.
Very helpful. I get two sent to me in approx two days cannot wait!
Top notch 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Tysm I think my axolotl is so happy!!!!!
Fantastic informative video thank you ! i have 2 axolotls with 2 similar sized plecos and they get along great , very entertaining when it comes to shared feeding , the smaller pleco slaps the axolotl in the kisser with his tail fin till axy swims away , all 4 are are well fed and healthy :)
Very good video, thanks!
I really wanna say thank you I want a axolotl and this gave me all the info I need
Thank you so much!
meu deus eu precisava muito desse video, tirou todas as minhas duvidas e inseguranças que eu tinha pra criar um axolotl, vlw
i loved its its so helpful
They are adorable
thank you bro,this video make me sure to pet axolotls safety.
Awesome video and so helpful! Although i do wish u would show how to do a water change. Maybe for the 2022 edition :)
I always wanted to get a axolotl so I'm watching a LOT of care vids
thank you so much I have been wanting an axolotl
Amazing video
Thank you
I have been looking on your channel and I am still confused and wondering on how to do water changes for your axolotl. I remember you saying you need to do water change one every week or two. I was wondering how you do your water change. I like your videos and I rather take your advice than anyone else on TH-cam. So can you do a video of water changing. Thank youuuuuu! Love your videos!
good stuff, thank you
I love them,they are so cute.💟💖💙omg soo adorable.
Im planning to get one, but not any time soon. My grandmas house is on well water and thats the water i plan to use. Just keep a couple of 5 gallon bottles ready to use for water changes. I was going to get a tank cooler cuz i live in a very hot location. Not super hot but it can reach 100 F. here. Its a dry heat though so evaporative cooling is an option for backup. As for ph i be getting a test kit. The well water itself is really hard but ill get a hardness kit just to keep an eye on it
In case anyone is wondering, as of August 1 2021 axolotls are now legal to own in Virginia, no permit required
This has been very helpful I have an axolotl on the way tomorrow he or she will be going into my old fish tank it's a 200L, I can't wait
Big portion of knowlage. Thaks.
I wonder if there is any species of fish suteble as comany and additional sorce of food for axolotle? Especialy cinsidering low temperature.
Is Cambarellus patzcuarense a sutable company? Yes i know they will be potentialy eaten.
If you were to put your plastic axolotl bag in your tank for shock relief but then you also quarantine it for 2 weeks (1:00:00) which do you do first?
I put like a the same pot you have in your video but I can see there’s like cotton thing growing idk what it is and my water is still foggy pls help
I put in my axolotl and didnt know about cycling until the pet store worker told me I didnt need it, is there anything i can d to insure my axolotl will survive and be decently healthy?
Best video
Ofc the topic im looking for is next to last lol but ofc i watched the whole video
Great Movie😀😀😀 I need more info for my two
I am going to be getting my first (or maybe 2) axies. I am going to be using tile and live plants in my aquarium. Do I put the tile and plants in before or after I cycle my aquarium?
hello! yesterday i was given an axolotl to keep for a little while from my friend with some tank stuff because they’re having a moving emergency. so i didn’t cycle the tank before putting them in. how would i go about doing this? i’m gonna be looking for that master test kit, but what percentage of water should i change every day? i’ve been seeing people say 20-25%, but you make it seem like i need to do more. and how often should i check the parameters? the ammonia level’s eventually supposed to spike as well, right? what should i do about that, change out more of the water?
i have an oxygen pump (no filter) and a thermometer that’s been reading 60-62°F. i had only gotten a pH testing kit and that came out to 6.8. i’m new to axolotl’s and have been trying to research, but so many sources say different things about cycling with them in it. any advice would be appreciated🥺🙏🏻
EDIT: i got the master test kit! pH was 6.6, ammonia was 2.0 ppm😵💫, nitrite was 0 ppm, and nitrate was around 15 ppm. pretty good all round i’d say! doing a water change as we speak. lemme know if i’m doing good!
I'm assuming "several weeks" is referring to 2-3 weeks am I correct in thinking this?
also I may have missed it but how often should I check the PH levels and the other things, and will I need to check the water hardness more than once?
Hey Jeremy great video please be careful with the pebble stones in the first tank - as I have seen a wide mouth lotl fit that size stone in the mouth and swallow - needing surgery (expensive). I think that your video is great and very informative thankyou
Just got one and loving my boy wooper
What do you use to help clean your axolotl tank? What do you recommend for a sand/gravel cleaner?
Hello! Wonderful video thats helped me learn a lot even after days of nonstop research. Question if you'd be available to answer.
We have an Axolotl coming with a tank already from a previous owner. For transport we were thinking of having the little guy separate but keeping the tank with the ater already in it still. Then letting it adjust to temperature properly with the Axolotl inside the transport carrier. Afterwards open the carrier when they've aclmimated both the tank & them (should be about 30 min like you mentioned) would this work? Should we drain the tank and then fill up?
That was a brilliant video. Although you were talking about the substrates. What sand did you recommend as that was said to fast for me to catch it.
Subscribed
I currently only have a regular 20 gallon tank, which is all I have room for, but in turn for that I’m trying to spoil my axolotl with as many goods as possible, and as much attention as I can provide. I feel guilty with not waiting for a year or two until I move to have more room for a bigger tank, but I really wanted to start my cycle early. The good news is that she’s doing great!
Axolotls live for 10-15 years. It’s likely you’ll upgrade their enclosure later anyway. I kept mine in a 20 gallon long for a couple years before upgrading to the 60.
Can you have a small filter reader small bc they mostly hide or are out of the axolotls reach