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!
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.
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.
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*!
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.
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!
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!
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.
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.
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!
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!!!
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
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 :)
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♡
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! ❤️
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.
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 :)
Saaaame I don't mind spending the $$, I just kinda wish I knew what I was doing, more LOL I'm struggling with finding the right unit. Fish shop owners are telling me they just use fans, and I'm not into that. We get random heat waves... Heck, one JANUARY, we had multiple days with over 100 degree F temps!
I am SO SORRY for the late reply. I am just now seeing this. I don't know if you still need an answer, but this is the chiller I use. www.amazon.com/BAOSHISHAN-Refrigeration-Compressor-hydroponics-Jellyfish/dp/B087DVKYFT/ref=sr_1_2?crid=HY1XR94QZVKO&keywords=aquarium+chiller+poafamx+70+gallon&qid=1661760984&sprefix=aquarium+chiller+poafamx+70+gallon%2Caps%2C82&sr=8-2
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?
Many thanks for this! I, the mom/financier/caretaker of the new aquatic-pet venture am on Team Crayfish while my eight year-old son is Team Axolotl. After watching this, the pendulum greatly swung to Team Crayfish. (And know I don’t go small/cheap/easy! His two state fair-goldfish are in a 50-gallon, live-planted SeaClear System II.) My boy needs to step-up/learn a lot more about animal-care and finance all the strict requirements of an axolotl. I’m not saying “no”, but definitely enacting a five-year pause!
I'm getting caught up on a lot of missed comments so pardon the late reply. You know, if this video swayed you away from getting an axolotl, it did it's job, because it made you realistically consider all the upfront costs and maintenance. I am super curious, since its been six months, what ended up happening? Did Team Crayfish get a win?
Neither team won. 😅 I set up a live-planted tank for a crayfish but thought to cycle w/ just four guppies…because guppies are SUPPOSED to only swim at the surface. That’s not true, and realizing the guppies would get eaten, bought freshwater shrimp instead (doing great & also reproducing now 🙃). I wish I bought the crayfish because 4-guppies turned into about 300, at present, and are being gender-sorted into three other tanks now, and rehomed. 😣
@@Laura-ed5kf that’s the way it goes with guppies! I have a community tank with guppies in it and I had to put a small predator in to keep the population in check. It’s worked out well
Thank you! I really want an axolotl and have been researching them so I can know how to properly care for them and so I can make a power point and convince my mom (my dad has pretty much said yes)
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!
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.
Love your videos! So much information. I’m getting ready to get a baby Axolotl, is it okay to put sand on the bottom of the tank? Or could I leave it bare bottom? As it seems cleaning would be easier without sand. I will do whatever is best. Just wondering, as I’ve seen in some info that sand isn’t good for juvenile Axolotls. Thank you! As I watched more, you answered my question. Thank you again!
First thanks for this video, probably the best put together guide I have seen. I have watched it about 4 times now. With the information here I feel confident enough to get an axolotl. I found a vet near my home that will treat them and has in the past. Also a local aquarium specialty store sells them and 3 of the employees have them! But there are some things that I'm not sure about. I'm going with a 75 gal tank and was looking at the Fluval FX6 canister filter and the BAOSHISHAN 300L Aquarium Chiller 75gal. What is your opinion on these products or do you have an alternate recommendation? The design of my tank is still in the planning phase. I'm going to commission a custom stand for the tank from a local shop that makes furniture. The tank will sit at about desk height a little over 30 inches from the ground. The cooler will determine the stand dimensions. Basically as low as I can make it while having the canister filter and chiller below the tank in the stand. I will be doing a tile floor and plan to make a cave like theme with a surface above it. Basically two bottoms of the tank. I plan to make the upper section removable for deep cleaning in 3 different sections. My idea here is to double the area for the axolotl to explore. So a true bottom with cave like tunnels and then an open false bottom that can be removed to clean the cave section below it. I will have the tank visible from 3 sides both long sides will be viewable. The idea I have for the tunnels is to have half of them visible from one of the long sides. One side will face my bed the other my PC setup. I am working on a floor plan for the setup and a sketch for the design of the tank and hope to have them in about a week. My timeline for this project: April will be the stand build, Tank, and designs made. May will be about setting up the tank and making the design a reality. June will be adding live plants getting the filter and chiller and getting the tank water parameters right. July after about 2-3 weeks of stable levels I will get the Axolotls!!
This is great! I love how much thought and planning you are putting into this! You’re definitely on the right path. Regarding the filter and chiller, that Fluval FX6 filter is a good one and will serve you well. I’m not familiar with that brand of chiller, so I don’t know if it’s a good one or a bad one. Mine is the poafamx (spelling?) and it’s good but I have never heard of that brand before or since. But it had good reviews. I know a chiller is a hefty investment so it’s scary when you don’t know the brand and only have reviews to look at but mine worked out pretty well. Also, with the stand, make sure you leave yourself plenty of room to mess with the hoses above the chiller and the filter. I would suggest having it be at least a foot taller than the tallest item inside it.
Hello Jeremy! First of all I want to thank you for this video about Axolotl care! I am looking into getting one and this is extremely helpful! I do have 1 question however, I have a 36 gallon tank that I have goldfish in currently, I have 3 sponge filters in this tank and that have been in there about 4 weeks total. I bought a 10 gallon tank right now (the exotic pet store that sells axolotls told me this was fine for just 1 but now I may be rethinking it after watching your video). My question is can I take 2 of my sponge filters that have already been in my tank along with 10 gallons of tank water and put it in an axolotl tank? I have not done this but I wanted to know if this can be done or if it will be harmful? Thanks in advance! ~Alyssa
Stealing filters from an established tank will absolutely streamline the cycling process. The tank might be fully cycled in as little as a day if you do that. Just test the water parameters to be sure. As for the water itself, though… there really isn’t any benefit in my opinion in taking water from an established tank. The beneficial bacteria that eats ammonia and nitrite doesn’t live in the water, it lives in the filter and on the substrate and the hard surfaces. So it’s way more beneficial to take a filter from an established tank than it is to take water from an established tank. I hope this helps.
@@JeremyGoneWildPets Huge help! Thank you! Now I just need to figure out how to bring the temp of my water down. It is holding steady at 70 but has not gone down anymore. We normally keep our house at about 67 - 68 (sometimes lower).
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
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
hi! I wanted to get an opinion if that’s ok!! I’ve been doing a lot of research on axolotls as I really want to get one. my ideal one plan is to have a juvenile that I can keep in a 10 gallon for around 9 months as I will be in a dorm room. I will be moving back home then into an apartment after that and will have room to upgrade. would this still be an ethical decision? I’m doing as much research as possible before I make this decision because I want my future axolotl to be happy and thrive so if you could give me any possible suggestions or anything that would be much appreciated!! also this video is SO GOOD and informative, thanks for the great work
Hi so I am looking into getting a Axolotl and was wondering if you’d share what canister filter and chiller you have and where you got them. Also the video was so amazing and super helpful!!!
Here is the chiller I used: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08C2WJM66/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Here is the filter: www.amazon.com/Fluval-307-Perfomance-Canister-Filter/dp/B07JH4JHTC/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=fluval+canister+filter&qid=1649483694&sr=8-1
This was very informative and a great video but I still have two questions. 1. Can a mystery snail live with a axolotl? 2. Can an axolotl under 6 inches but able to live in a ten gallon tank?
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!
This was beautifully done Jeremy! 👏🏼
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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
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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.
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.
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*!
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 HAVE ONLY JUST STARTED WATCHING THE VIDEO AND I AM EXCITED
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.
Finally a good video that covers everything about this animal. Thanks a lot.
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!
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 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!
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A lot of work putting this together, with chapters, time stamps and visual examples. Thank you so much for this resource :)
I'm super proud of this video bro... it was hella professional well worth the wait🙏🏽💪🏽
Thank you so much for putting this together! This was extremely informative, and very enjoyable to watch
With a 1.25× playback speed, this is the best axolotl care guide video ever!😀
wow, back with a BANG! Thank you for creating this video, spending your time on it, and sharing it with us!
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!
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.
Thank you, THANK YOU for your time and info!
Ive been watching many videos and none is as thorough as yours.
Wish me luck!
What a comeback video! This was so well put together. Can't wait to see more of your new content. 💖
This is the most comprehensive videos I've watched on Axolotls and their care. Thanks you. This helps so much.
This is def the most comprehensive info and care guide I’ve ever seen! Thank you!!!
That was my goal. Thank you
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.
Also thank you. This is by far the best most thorough video I've come across
most detailed axolotl care guide i have ever seen
Thank you so much! We are just starting our journey and this has been extremely educational.
You are a blessing!!! Getting ready for our 2 next month. I was so overwhelmed!
I’m glad you found this helpful!
Welcome backkkk welcome backkkk! Amazing job and amazing quality !!!!!!! Like hello National geographic
This is an amazing care video. I’m saving this video to show anyone interested in getting an axolotl.
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!
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
Very very strong resource here. Congratulations. Well made.
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!!!
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
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!
Perfect video! I'm saving the link to post on all the axolotl groups.
Great job
Excellent video. Thank you for taking the time to make this!
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 :)
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♡
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
thank you, I'm getting an axolotl so this was very informitive!
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! ❤️
Awesome!!! Just pure perfection, thank you for this!!
This video was much appreciated! Great job!
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?
When the behavior started I was waiting for the beat to drop😂
Hey you dropped this🤲👑
This helped so much! Thank you for putting in so much of your time ❤️❤️
thank you bro,this video make me sure to pet axolotls safety.
I always wanted to get a axolotl so I'm watching a LOT of care vids
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 :)
This video is epic. Thanks for the completeness of this video. It was a great lesson in Axolotls 😍
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 !!
Fantastic video. You nailed it all in this video! Thank you for sharing 🙏
Thank you very much for sharing. This is the best guide I've seen so far. Help me a lot.
Top notch 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
I really wanna say thank you I want a axolotl and this gave me all the info I need
Hello, Jeremy! I was wondering what chiller you use for your axies. I’m having trouble finding a good one for when I start setting up. Thanks so much!
ice pack yw
Saaaame I don't mind spending the $$, I just kinda wish I knew what I was doing, more LOL I'm struggling with finding the right unit. Fish shop owners are telling me they just use fans, and I'm not into that. We get random heat waves... Heck, one JANUARY, we had multiple days with over 100 degree F temps!
I am SO SORRY for the late reply. I am just now seeing this. I don't know if you still need an answer, but this is the chiller I use.
www.amazon.com/BAOSHISHAN-Refrigeration-Compressor-hydroponics-Jellyfish/dp/B087DVKYFT/ref=sr_1_2?crid=HY1XR94QZVKO&keywords=aquarium+chiller+poafamx+70+gallon&qid=1661760984&sprefix=aquarium+chiller+poafamx+70+gallon%2Caps%2C82&sr=8-2
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
Awesome video and so helpful! Although i do wish u would show how to do a water change. Maybe for the 2022 edition :)
Love this video! The best information ever!
They are adorable
Great video, what's the song at 53:37?
Thank you, that song is "The Listening" by my friend @Jellyduck100 - here's a link: th-cam.com/video/i4-Qd81rLts/w-d-xo.html
meu deus eu precisava muito desse video, tirou todas as minhas duvidas e inseguranças que eu tinha pra criar um axolotl, vlw
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?
Many thanks for this! I, the mom/financier/caretaker of the new aquatic-pet venture am on Team Crayfish while my eight year-old son is Team Axolotl. After watching this, the pendulum greatly swung to Team Crayfish. (And know I don’t go small/cheap/easy! His two state fair-goldfish are in a 50-gallon, live-planted SeaClear System II.)
My boy needs to step-up/learn a lot more about animal-care and finance all the strict requirements of an axolotl. I’m not saying “no”, but definitely enacting a five-year pause!
I'm getting caught up on a lot of missed comments so pardon the late reply. You know, if this video swayed you away from getting an axolotl, it did it's job, because it made you realistically consider all the upfront costs and maintenance. I am super curious, since its been six months, what ended up happening? Did Team Crayfish get a win?
Neither team won. 😅 I set up a live-planted tank for a crayfish but thought to cycle w/ just four guppies…because guppies are SUPPOSED to only swim at the surface. That’s not true, and realizing the guppies would get eaten, bought freshwater shrimp instead (doing great & also reproducing now 🙃).
I wish I bought the crayfish because 4-guppies turned into about 300, at present, and are being gender-sorted into three other tanks now, and rehomed. 😣
@@Laura-ed5kf that’s the way it goes with guppies! I have a community tank with guppies in it and I had to put a small predator in to keep the population in check. It’s worked out well
I’m looking into getting one but my waters a little to soft. Are there any products to make the water harder?
One of the most common methods is to keep a bag of crushed coral in the filter.
In case anyone is wondering, as of August 1 2021 axolotls are now legal to own in Virginia, no permit required
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.
Make sure the sand is not abrasive, like blasting sand. Other than that,, just about every fine sand should be fine.
Thank you! I really want an axolotl and have been researching them so I can know how to properly care for them and so I can make a power point and convince my mom (my dad has pretty much said yes)
Very helpful. I get two sent to me in approx two days cannot wait!
Thank you for the great video. Really nice teacher ☺️
Will the adhesive on back of backsplash hurt them do substrate
as long as its not sharp
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!
Tysm I think my axolotl is so happy!!!!!
Great video and information!! My question is can I feed them freeze dried brine shrimp as well too??
No. Do not feed any freeze dried food. It floats so they won’t eat it. They need food that sinks.
@@JeremyGoneWildPets like thin food right?
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. 😎👍
Its 12:16 am I have to get up early. Fuck my night ig. I'm gonna just watch this because I really want one
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.
Ofc the topic im looking for is next to last lol but ofc i watched the whole video
Any suggestions on where to get a good quality aquarium? Stores around me just don't really have any tanks that fit what I want.
Love your videos! So much information. I’m getting ready to get a baby Axolotl, is it okay to put sand on the bottom of the tank? Or could I leave it bare bottom? As it seems cleaning would be easier without sand. I will do whatever is best. Just wondering, as I’ve seen in some info that sand isn’t good for juvenile Axolotls. Thank you! As I watched more, you answered my question. Thank you again!
bare bottom is good for when their younger but when they get above five inches add sand so they can get a grip on the bottom.
First thanks for this video, probably the best put together guide I have seen. I have watched it about 4 times now. With the information here I feel confident enough to get an axolotl. I found a vet near my home that will treat them and has in the past. Also a local aquarium specialty store sells them and 3 of the employees have them! But there are some things that I'm not sure about.
I'm going with a 75 gal tank and was looking at the Fluval FX6 canister filter and the BAOSHISHAN 300L Aquarium Chiller 75gal. What is your opinion on these products or do you have an alternate recommendation?
The design of my tank is still in the planning phase. I'm going to commission a custom stand for the tank from a local shop that makes furniture. The tank will sit at about desk height a little over 30 inches from the ground. The cooler will determine the stand dimensions. Basically as low as I can make it while having the canister filter and chiller below the tank in the stand.
I will be doing a tile floor and plan to make a cave like theme with a surface above it. Basically two bottoms of the tank. I plan to make the upper section removable for deep cleaning in 3 different sections. My idea here is to double the area for the axolotl to explore. So a true bottom with cave like tunnels and then an open false bottom that can be removed to clean the cave section below it.
I will have the tank visible from 3 sides both long sides will be viewable. The idea I have for the tunnels is to have half of them visible from one of the long sides. One side will face my bed the other my PC setup.
I am working on a floor plan for the setup and a sketch for the design of the tank and hope to have them in about a week.
My timeline for this project:
April will be the stand build, Tank, and designs made.
May will be about setting up the tank and making the design a reality.
June will be adding live plants getting the filter and chiller and getting the tank water parameters right.
July after about 2-3 weeks of stable levels I will get the Axolotls!!
This is great! I love how much thought and planning you are putting into this! You’re definitely on the right path.
Regarding the filter and chiller, that Fluval FX6 filter is a good one and will serve you well. I’m not familiar with that brand of chiller, so I don’t know if it’s a good one or a bad one. Mine is the poafamx (spelling?) and it’s good but I have never heard of that brand before or since. But it had good reviews. I know a chiller is a hefty investment so it’s scary when you don’t know the brand and only have reviews to look at but mine worked out pretty well.
Also, with the stand, make sure you leave yourself plenty of room to mess with the hoses above the chiller and the filter. I would suggest having it be at least a foot taller than the tallest item inside it.
I love them,they are so cute.💟💖💙omg soo adorable.
thank you so much I have been wanting an axolotl
i love these little homies.
This video is the bible of Axolotls
Amazing video
Just got one and loving my boy wooper
Hello Jeremy! First of all I want to thank you for this video about Axolotl care! I am looking into getting one and this is extremely helpful! I do have 1 question however, I have a 36 gallon tank that I have goldfish in currently, I have 3 sponge filters in this tank and that have been in there about 4 weeks total. I bought a 10 gallon tank right now (the exotic pet store that sells axolotls told me this was fine for just 1 but now I may be rethinking it after watching your video). My question is can I take 2 of my sponge filters that have already been in my tank along with 10 gallons of tank water and put it in an axolotl tank? I have not done this but I wanted to know if this can be done or if it will be harmful? Thanks in advance! ~Alyssa
Stealing filters from an established tank will absolutely streamline the cycling process. The tank might be fully cycled in as little as a day if you do that. Just test the water parameters to be sure. As for the water itself, though… there really isn’t any benefit in my opinion in taking water from an established tank. The beneficial bacteria that eats ammonia and nitrite doesn’t live in the water, it lives in the filter and on the substrate and the hard surfaces. So it’s way more beneficial to take a filter from an established tank than it is to take water from an established tank. I hope this helps.
@@JeremyGoneWildPets Huge help! Thank you! Now I just need to figure out how to bring the temp of my water down. It is holding steady at 70 but has not gone down anymore. We normally keep our house at about 67 - 68 (sometimes lower).
Axolotls are now legal in Virginia!! As of August 2021!
Woohoo!
This was SO helpful, thank you!!
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
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
hi! I wanted to get an opinion if that’s ok!! I’ve been doing a lot of research on axolotls as I really want to get one. my ideal one plan is to have a juvenile that I can keep in a 10 gallon for around 9 months as I will be in a dorm room. I will be moving back home then into an apartment after that and will have room to upgrade. would this still be an ethical decision? I’m doing as much research as possible before I make this decision because I want my future axolotl to be happy and thrive so if you could give me any possible suggestions or anything that would be much appreciated!!
also this video is SO GOOD and informative, thanks for the great work
In my experience a juvenile axolotl will outgrow a 10 gallon tank in less than 9 months. I think the best decision would be to wait
@@JeremyGoneWildPets ok, thank you so much, I really appreciate it
Hi so I am looking into getting a Axolotl and was wondering if you’d share what canister filter and chiller you have and where you got them. Also the video was so amazing and super helpful!!!
Here is the chiller I used: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08C2WJM66/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Here is the filter:
www.amazon.com/Fluval-307-Perfomance-Canister-Filter/dp/B07JH4JHTC/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=fluval+canister+filter&qid=1649483694&sr=8-1
This was very informative and a great video but I still have two questions.
1. Can a mystery snail live with a axolotl?
2. Can an axolotl under 6 inches but able to live in a ten gallon tank?
1. no
2. yes