My Struggles Caring for an Axolotl - 1 Year Update!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 21 เม.ย. 2019
- Keeping my axolotl healthy has been a roller coaster of ammonia, overheating, algae, and more - but Woobeewoo has been just fine through it all! It's now been 1 year since I got her, and I would say I've nearly perfected the care that's right for her. Today, I talk about my experiences with caring for the most unique species yet.
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"This and the Savannah Monitor are the most difficult species I've ever had to keep."
You mean besides...
*THE* *C* *A* *C* *T* *U* *S* *?*
s h h h h
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🔥 BURN or is it Roasted!
WHATEVER- great comment!!
It's true very few people can boast they accedently killed their pet cactus
TOO SOON
"This has been the most difficult experience"
*flashbacks* to iguana whipping face,scratching alexs arms and hitting his groin.
*flashbacks* to rosie hissing like a demon
*flashbacks* to dead cactus
Flash backs to link to cactus merch
*flashbacks* to cactus merch being out of stock
I need to see all of this
“It’s a poop sausage- but if you break it, it’s a poop P I N A T A!”
Shayne Carter best line in the whole video 😂
It really do be like that
@@GirlTalksFish what are you doing on a reptile channel? Jk love your vids!!
@@tvannieuwenhuijzen4107 Lol! I go where I want!
tried it but worst is when you try to pick it up, and the lotl comes looking if you bring food, and chombs the sausage to piñata in your fingers XD a true mess
Convinces you she's deceased five times a day lmao. That clip of her just floating is hilarious.
Yeah I loved that she’s just an aquatic balloon
My two do that all the time... Lol
Same energy as pretending to have drowned in the pool as a kid to see if anyone cared lmao
Oh wow, I didn't expect to get so many likes lmao
underwater lizard pose
Poop sausage. Poop piñata. I’ve had axolotls for 4 years and that is such an accurate description lol.
Amphibian owners be like:
Send newts
Madeline This is a very underrated joke
I-
This is wonderful
YES. just yes.
Stop this madman
No one:
Absolutely no one:
Axolotl: *floats*
Alex: Oh no
Wooper
Dude you have no idea how scary it is when you see your axololt float oml
Its because floating can be dangerous
HopeLessMare IkR
“She convinces me like five times a day that she’s deceased.” Idk why but that line made me lol
It's really refreshing to hear someone talk about the mistakes they've made (and overcome!) when caring for a completely new animal. Aquatic pets are no joke, and how some people can say that fish require no effort still blows my mind. Cycling a tank is probably THE most important aspect of fish keeping, yet a lot of people (even experienced animal keepers, such as yourself) don't know much about it. It's cool to see people learn. :) Your lotl is adorable, by the way.
You're a Wooper
abiwankenobi how long should I cycle my axie tank for before putting in the axolotl? Would a month be good?
@@avawhitehouse3839 A month should be ok but i recommend getting a water testing kit and doing a little research on how to know when an aquarium is fully cycled.
Ava's Land! Ik it's probably too late lol but for anyone else looking through the comments who might find this useful
Get 100% pure ammonia from the store, add 1/3 of a cup per 10 gallons. Then wait for the ammonia to be turned into nitrite, nitrite to be turned into nitrate, and then change the water and add some aquatic life
@@avawhitehouse3839 Sorry! I didn't see your comment. You need to dose the water with pure ammonia and test the water with a liquid test kit (like the API Master Kit) until the parameters read Ammonia: 0, Nitrites: 0, and Nitrates: 5-20. Then your tank is cycled.
"poop pinata" brought some interesting visuals to mind
American vandal came to my mind
😂 lol same
Can always count on Alex for those great mental images 😂😂😂
my finger clicked the subscribe button after he said that. quality content
“They just exist....and I hate it” 😂😂
That’s how I feel about most people
Edwin Brown umm ok
Feeling this
Fr
Damn gurl, u so edgy.
That's how I feel about trumptards
That's how I feel about fruit flies. They don't even hurt anybody but I hate them.
Would it help you to know that their latin name is: Drosophila melanogaster
I can understand that especially because my house has been infested by them TWICE and that is just the worst
And soil flies... !!!!!!!!!! XP Need more spiders!!
@@renrensiren112 its usually something like a forgotten piece of fruit or a cup of juice
They'll just randomly fly in your nose and eyes and into your drinks. Gross.
3:17 That is a much better kit than the strips actually, not because it's fancy but because it is accurate.
4:41 You can use a turkey baster for poop.
12:30 Get like 1 or 2 more java ferns on driftwood. Plants can take in the excess "nutrients" and help with the ammonia.
You can also get extra long gloves off of amazon!!! If your afraid of reaching in the tank!!! I used them when I was afraid of my copepods in my betta tank!
Cutiedew Can you agree that Alex’s axolotl’s face reminds you of a bettas face?Its the lips that throws me off.
Too bad he didnt reply- you know sumptin!!
@@koalamarsc7452 haha!!! Yes! I think its the lips and the eyes!!
Turkey baster op
Water weighs 8.34lbs per gallon, so while Idk what that aquarium weighs by itself, but the water alone in a 20gallon is the better part of 170lbs. I am not at all surprised you can't move it when it's full.
With a quarter of the water, I imagine it still weighs close to 100lbs with equipment and filters and decor. You're not a weakling Alex. You're a buffed ass stud and manly man. Your masculinity is safe with us.
Wow so your telling me I can carry like 30 pounds or something?I didn’t realize I was somewhat strong.Maybe all those times moving my 3.5 gallon that was filled with water helped me when I was helping my dad move my turtles 40 gallon into the house.
@OLD BIRD CHOZO oooooohhhh roasted
Can confirm. Recently upgraded my axie's tank to a 20gal, had to move the old 10gal with a tiny bit of water in it and promptly peed myself from lifting it.
Your never suppose to move a fish tank with water in it!! It can break the tank
@@DurtyDickJesus I actually didn't know that, thank you for telling me!
I ran out of bucket room and didn't want to lose too much of the cycled water so I left in maybe a gallon or two. If I have to move tanks in the future (hopefully not) I'll make sure I have a big enough bucket so I won't risk breaking the tank.
Those detritus. They aren't harmful, they cant do anything to the axolotl, they cant do anything to you. They just exist. *And I hate them.* (With a burning passion)
I hate them too
How do you get rid of them😨
Axolotls are close to extinct in their natural habitat, scientists are working on ways to get their numbers up in the wild and with the help of these Mexican nuns that are experts in caring for axolotls they are making some progress.
Their habitats are being threatened by humans putting things there that shouldn't be there like trash and fish that never were there.
Man humans suck
I'm happy we've atleast managed to keep the species alive despite the loss of habitats. Yes the numbers aren't what they were but they atleast have a chance
@@Bella-qu5pf they where just confirmed extinct in the wild recently
@@chasedbyvvolves9256 I know, that's why I'm saying I'm happy we haven't totally lost the species despite loss of habitat
@@chasedbyvvolves9256 how was that confirmed?? They not extinct in mexico. I know places in guanajuato were u can still find them .
"They just exist, and I hate it." 😂😂😂
convinced my axolotl would be a stoner if he were a person
Hey- where's the guitar? Can you play sum Zeppelin?
same
Bruh, have you ever just tried...floating.
Bruh, what if like...humans don't live in water.
Sorry trying to think of high thoughts it would have. Lol
they are mexican ofc theyd be laid back
"She convinces me she's dead at least 5 times a day."
Same with my oldest rat😂 I could throw his cage and he'll still be fast asleep but let me bring some treats in and suddenly we've had a resurrection.
I understand the frustration of figuring this all out and getting a tank fully set up. As an axolotl owner with several other fish tanks (all have been established for 2+ years), I hope I can still offer some helpful advice.
- First of all, you should never need to do 50% water changes twice a week. That might be causing more problems than good when it comes to the bacteria to set up the cycle. If you need to, she can live in a smaller tank doing daily water changes while you focus on cycling this tank.
- There were some comments saying an HOB filter isn't good enough and you need a canister filter... An HOB filter is ABSOLUTELY FINE for the tank you have. You DO NOT need to get an expensive canister filter for it, since it is such a small tank. That being said, I do suggest getting a different filter. A sponge filter won't hold enough filter media to keep the tank clean enough, never mind cycle it. To fully cycle it, try to have a variety of filter media in the tank (bio beads, a sponge, and charcoal). Every month or two, replace ONE of them (and honestly, we go longer than that without replacing the media and the tank is fine). This will keep enough bacteria in the filter to keep the cycle going. On top of this, absolutely never rinse your media out in fresh water and try to only rinse it out in the tank water (while you're doing a water change, put some tank water in a cup) when the media is really gross.
- Is your turtle tank cycled? If so, just take some media from the canister filter and move it into the filter for this tank. This will automatically jump-start the cycle on this tank and the bacteria will spread to the other filter media. This is also a great way to quickly cycle any future tanks!
- If you're going sand-less because you like the way it looks or because maintenance is easier, just ignore this part. But it sounds like you liked the way it looked more with the sand. Unless it is a very thick layer of sand (more than an inch) with air pockets and poop buried in it, the sand really shouldn't cause problems. I use a turkey baster to suck up the poop and it doesn't disturb the sand (which means you don't have to rinse the sand! :) ). Honestly, the sand will probably help cycle the tank faster. We have always had sand in with our axies and we haven't had any problems.
- You may want to consider putting a baffle on the tank to block some of the flow using a 2 liter pop bottle, rather than a paper towel. Here is a link to a similar one using a water bottle. We just used a pop bottle because it looked a little nicer. It's super easy to do, and it lasts a while. th-cam.com/video/IOkh_BB_OLc/w-d-xo.html
- Curling gills are definitely a sign of stress, but a curled or ruffled tail can also be a big sign. Mine don't always curl their gills, sometimes only their tail curls.
- Topping off the tank is FINE as long as you aren't using it as a replacement for water changes. A water change is still necessary once a week or once every other week. In the meantime, topping the tank off is okay. The problem comes when people are using it to keep their tank full for a month or two, thinking that is good enough to keep the tank clean.
I hope this helps! We first got our tanks when we were in college dorm rooms and it was definitely a learning curve to get them set up!
If it helps, you sound like you're doing a great job trying to figure the cycle problem out! I think most people would have given up by this point so it is really nice to see you still trying! :)
I would also suggest that floating plants like frogbit and dwarf water lettuce would be great to add. Fastest growing to remove ammonia etc fastest, and would filter the lighting a bit.
Hi! Don’t know if you’re still here after a year or so, but this Sunday I’m getting a pet axolotl. Can I have some advice on what to get, do, and how to maintain it?
Wow! Thanks for the info :) I'm researching for a lil Axolotl❤️
Literally been binge watching you for like 3 days😂 love the videos dude!
Zoelle McQuarters same here
Zoelle McQuarters meee toooo😂😂😂😂 I wish he would upload daily
I’ve been watching for 3 weeks binge
Lol hes a smart kid for sure
Stalker alert(s) 🚨
my axolotl likes to sit directly under the filter flow and actually gets upset when i cover it up so she cant and tears everything down just so she can sit under it
Mackiot m mine too omg, she will let it flow through her gills and if I set up a barrier she’ll swim back and fourth until she knocks it over
And like this is why you can’t take what the internet says for heart. You have to see what the individual animal likes. I’ve gotten yelled at for keeping animals a certain way and it’s really annoying because I’ve the research and did it the “correct way” the first but found out that animal didn’t like it, so I changed it.
same with mine!!! only my older black one though, my younger albino doesn’t like it but doesn’t mind it. they love looking out the window or watching me do things hahah they’re so cute
Yes, my boy loves the flow of the filter, when I take the filter off to clean it he goes all sad sack, put the filter back and he's like a hyperactive puppy, hates light though but the room he's in is light enough that I can still watch him
"She convinces me that she is deceased like 5 times a day."
Oh, I feel your pain. My husband was at work one night and I came in to find Pickle floating around. I freaked out and called my husband in a panic crying. He's trying to calm me down and the little squirt starts swimming around 🤦♀️
Those up close shots are beautiful... you never notice all the detail until you look close.
(Edit:)
Oh yea the axolotl up close is cool too *badum ching*
posting an axolotl care update a day after TND is a power move
LOL I just checked omfg. He flexin hard
@@Leo-tu8gh Taylor Nicole Dean. (Meant to respond to @The_Superdragons)
oml yez
I don't watch her and idk what she did but that's some convienient timing if it's actually related lol
GoHerping tnd posted a vid of her axol a day ago, thats why it was funny
Axolotls are from Mexico City and r only native to one lake in the world for anybody wonderingn
Actually I caught one fishing in Percy Priest lake in Tn a few years back so that can’t be accurate
@@kelliemessick9522 no you didn't lol axolotls are extinct in the wild you probably caught a mud puppy.
Kristyn Sutterfield what’s the difference?
@@kelliemessick9522 well the biggest difference Is mud puppies morph and a axolotls dont, plus axolotls are only from one lake in the world.
Kellie Messick you caught a water dog
If you've got algae and lighting is an issue, you could also try a floating type of plant like duckweed or frogbit. They would give your tank some shade and absorb the nutrients from the water, slowing down the algae growth. Plus since they float they wouldn't get in the way of poop cleanups.
Selestrielle yes!! Plus he already has duckweed
@@ChefHKGaming Axie tanks, in my experience at least, are a little too cool for duckweed to grow well.
Floating plants would cover the surface ... hindering evaporative cooling, making the tank warm up
Say no to duckweed.
Dylan Lockwood My goldfish tank runs around the same as his tank and my duckweed is insane! Fortunately one of my male fantails Dave likes to cull it back for me!
As an aquarium person, I have one vital question to ask, that may solve the mystery of the ammonia problem (because sand doesn't cause ammonia):
How are you taking care of your filter media? Rinsing it? Changing it?
Miss Minka It coulda been trapping junk in it, which could cause some minor ammonia spikes. He did say the poo pods would break, so it could have contributed somewhat, seeing as it’s harder to clean sand than a bare bottom.
The sand bed was too thick trapping organic material and gas pockets; he can easily transition into a thin sand layer.
Oh lawrdy- yus sum good deducing thar
@@arnicamoana7861 over such a short period of time, that's doubtful. It sounds like he had removed it within a couple months.
@@somuchluv89 he says this, which is basically the most telling thing. "the tank probably wasn't fully cycled." This is the end of the mystery for me lol. He didn't give it enough time to cycle, plus not really understanding the Nitrogen cycle to begin with seems like the culprit.
“They exist.... AND I HATE IT.” I died lmao
i set really high standards for myself
dont kill it
sameeeee
So wait...
@@zonbilol7883 Bro you've commented that everywhere nice try at trolling.
"They just exist and I hate it "
Me towards my entire school in a nutshell
Topping off is perfectly fine as long as it doesn't REPLACE water changes. You can top off every day if you want to.
Miss Minka Right, and as long as the water is treated (obviously, but you’d be surprised how many people wouldn’t just assume that)
Axolotl: Exists
*Pokemon Fans*: "Is this a Mudkip?"
NO IT'S WOOPER
I had no choice but to name my first axolotl Mudkip
@@cookiecraftfriend1051 I swear it was Chansey
@@davidnetix my god your profile picture looks like Wooper
@@cookiecraftfriend1051 i actually had a Wooper as my pfp, my channel was called WooperMedia at that time but I changed it to something more original after a month
I LOVE the name woobeewoo. I smiled so much hearing that. Adventure time will never die 💪 💕
“This is the hardest animal I have ever cared for...”
*what about the...* C A C T U S
When I had detritus I removed most of the sand and just left a thin layer. Never got detritus again and my ammonia and nitrate levels are normal!
Your videos are super cool!!! Just so you know I'm 45(I mentioned it because I'm sure I'm not your target audience!!!) And your videos are totally turning me on to reptiles!!! Keep up the great work!!!
Dude, your videos are fantastic! Your topics are good and varied and you're clearly transparent about your opinions and how you care for your animals. You're one of the best animal/pet youtubers.
Also Your Sarcasm/seriousness is so real and funny . You are one of my favs
Detritus worms usually go away in tanks with fish cause the fish eat them like candy. The worms work like springtails in a bioactive to break down waste into stuff your plants can use.
If you're having filter issues, I recommend getting a canister filter (fluval is great) or just another smaller secondary filter. I rip out the cartridge and replace it with a bag of bio rings/balls and a couple hunks of filter floss/polyfil. Whatever you do, do not wash or replace your filter media, that could be the reason behind your cycle issues.
Your current filter is a HOB-Hang on Back, not a sponge filter. A sponge filter is a sponge with a air pump blowing air through the middle, creating a low flow.
A-X-O-L-T-L
MY TIME HAS COME TO BURN
I INVOKE THE ANCIENT POWERS
IN WHICH I MAY RETURN
*H A L T*
Thank you kanye, very cool
A different form a different time
oh man nostalgia
your profile pic fits that comment so much
Time for a live action spin-off series
The Nitrogen cycle and water changes are KEY! Good on you for trying something new. All the best from Montana!
Thank you for all that you do. Your videos are great. I’ve learned so much from you thank you. I’m a 74-year-old grandmother who loves learning everything you have to teach us
i had one of those tiny aquatic frogs a few years ago and it floated around so much that every day i was convinced it was dead right up until the day it actually died. ironically, his name was ryuk (deathnote), so i guess it was fitting that he did that.
OMG I just realized that Woobeewoo Is her name lmao best name ever
Wooper
You’re doing great!!! You’ve got great instincts and seem to be very proactive, caring, and responsible. I’m impressed! Don’t let the haters get to you. 😊
had my axolotl for 4 years, glad to see yours is doing well. I really like the darker/wild types.
i love this kid and need more of him
To help cycle a tank before receiving an aquatic animal, you can put a frozen uncooked shrimp in a tank and let the filter run. It releases the ammonia from the dead shrimp and starts activating the nitrites and nitrates. Eventually the ammonia will be zero while your nitrates boost.. give it about 2 weeks or more if you can. I love that you stretched out into unknown territory! You did good 👍
I realize this is an old video, so you may know now. But it took me FOREVER to find the best way after googling and having to try it out myself because everyone kept saying something new and contradicting to others. Gahhhhh. But I'm glad you stuck with it 😁
“We have very few similarities, we both have eyes” DYING 🤣 love this whole video, I just rescued 3 of them and had a lot of learning curves, 100% I’d love to see more videos about her💕
Dude you’re super chill, wouldn’t mind an afternoon tea and just chatting about your adventures. Hope you and your babies are doing well during pandemic
Fun fact, she could randomly Go through her adult metamorphose at any point in her life now.
Its rare but it can happen.
I heard you need to add iodine
Toni but they’ll die shortly after
@@rubi9415 glad I never tried with mine then, thanks for the info!
Toni welcomess :)) i’m glad too haha
Yah, if the water quality is absolutely awful
Omg I just realized I did a thing where I watched like all of your videos in a row, but you just showed up in my suggested videos and homepage so much that I never realized I never actually subscribed 😂 oops!
You crack me up. I love your sense of humor. Lol. One of my favorite animal keepers on TH-cam!
I am currently looking into getting an axolotl because an owner in my area had 2 axolotl's who had babies. This was very helpful and informative! Thankyou!
They're just GoDz chilling in their universe
Whenever I see an axolotl, I convince myself that I want one. Then I remember the care requirements and I decide to stick to my polypterus lol.
Your just real with your experiences. And im more in the hobby of aquariums so its so dope to see you make this video! I feel you on everything youve gone through for real 😂
She’s super pretty! :) I think I’ve only ever seen pictures of babies. I’m glad you made this video because I know a lot of people who find these guys adorable and would love to keep them but I don’t think any of us fully understood how much care and work goes into keeping them.
Actually axolotls don't really reach a full size. They grow to the space they have, so if an axie is kept in a massive enclosure they can grow up to a foot long on some cases. Keeping your axie where she is is by no means bad, though.
Also, you can totally pet them! You just have to wash you hand first
Alex if you end up getting another axolotl and you want to keep them in the same enclosure make sure they are similar in size. Woobeewoo WILL eat a smaller axolotl and a small axolotl WILL bite woobeewoo. Take it from someone who's experienced it. My big guy ate the smaller guy and then became impacted and died. Haven't been able to keep axies since.
I'm so sorry :( That must have been awful to go through.
You made the best video on Axolotl! I love it! Great sense of the humor! Nice editing! Good job!
Axolotls are criticly endangered, the fact that your able to take care of one proves theres still hope. Your awesome
Axolotls can be pretty curious creatures, so if you move/add an extra hide you'll find them "checking them out" a lot.
The same way a cat likes to lay on furniture if you just moved it.
3:57
Nobody:
axolotl: wWwWwWeEeEeEeEeE
I’m glad I found your channel. I like this Axolotl and I think it’s because she has freckles like me lol. Keep updating and yes, trust in YOUR knowledge of YOUR animal. You’re on the right track.
Haha I love your humor and blunt honesty! Finally someone I can relate too
Yay squishy water lizard!!! I love theeem!
Ricardo Rodriguez Yes. That’s what I said. Squishy Water Lizard.
Haven’t you ever heard of things like the danger noodle or trash panda?
@Ricardo Rodriguez shut up lol
@Ricardo Rodriguez what're you gay?
“It’ll just pop right back!… D-don’t … don’t pop your axolotls leg off…” 😂😂😂
I thought this was gunna be a boring video but actually super entertaining. Can't wait to get my axolotl
I love axolotls! I have one. It truly is such a rewarding experience. I’ve found it’s one of those animals that as much research as you do, you know nothing until you start caring for them yourself.
Alex please give us an update on your blue tongue skink we have not seen them in so long 🥺🤲🏽
I REALLY wish that you wooda had said:
Blue tongue STINK- That wooda been HILARIOUS!!
I used to have 5 Axolotls, but sadly I had to rehome them due to my health. But a couple tips: if you see ammonia it means your tank isn’t cycled, or that the cycle is stalling. You can add liquid bacteria to help with that. Also, use a turkey baster to remove the waste. It’ll save you doing so many water changes, which doesn’t help with cycling the tank. Usually a 25-30% water change once a week is enough when you manually remove the waste. Also, if you don’t want a bare bottom tank and are still against having sand, you could try slate tiles.
Aquarium Co-Op is excellent to buy from, and Cory has given the aquarium hobbyists amazing information that I've not seen given otherwise, at least not before finding his videos. Good people, there!
i remember when you were just starting out. so good to see you doing so well!
thanks!
I watch alot of videos like this on TH-cam, but if I ever have a chance to own one of these animals I would turn to your channel for information ^-^
“They just exist and I hate it.”
I think I feel this way about 7 different times a day about a lot of things.
You are doing an awesome job! Keep at it!
This channel is my new obsession, it’s irritating though because I have uni exams atm, why could you not have entered my life at a less inconvenient time
thank you for taking care of our little god!!
One can have a reaction to detritus worms. They make my arms itch, requiring Benadryl! Wear gloves during water changes if you have to. I learned the hard way.
I have had 2 axolotls (in separate tanks) for 18 months and I find them so easy to keep! It’s crazy how people have totally different experiences. I have done a 20-25% water-change bi-weekly since day one and fed them a variety of food (mainly different kinds of worms) and have been really fortunate to have kept steady water parameters without any issues. I don’t really mess with the temperature of their tanks half as much as most people advise and they’ve been absolutely fine. I find the community of fish keepers and keepers of aquatic pets in general can often over-think the hobby and make it more complicated than it needs to be. Good insightful video you have shared with us though and I wish you all the best ✌🏽
You seriously made the right choice with your test kit. A TDS meeter will also help you save money on your test kits. I love mine and I have saved a ton. I have 16 tanks running. I am glad you posted this video. My buddy wants some. He never kept a anything in life as a pet. I told him he was diving in deep. He plans to research the animal before he gets one and sets up the tank. He will be paying me to maintain his tank. So thank you for some of the what not to do's with this animal.
They are not extinct in mexico, but their population has decreased dangerously. They are native to most lakes in the valley of Mexico. In the cities around these lakes (Mexico City for example) there's a big conservation effort being made :)
Hey man I have 2 axolotls and the way i fixed the ammonia problem was removing my live plants and actually doing less water changes.
Idk why this video was suggested to me, but I loved it hahah nothing to do with my life or interests. Well made, informative and well edited! Your dry humor is great haha
Yay! I love your videos!
Detritus: **EXISTS**
Alex: **'They need to die!'**
also i would die for Woobeewoo
She’s changed so much so cool to see
we got ours on accident and have had just as many/the same problems you have had and the worse mistake we made was listening to so called experts on a so called axolotl website .. we took the same approach you did we quit listening to them and did what worked for us.. now our baby is healthy and huge and looks better than before she got sick (ammonia problems too) she even had a burn in her tail that went all the way through and is completely healed now .. we have albino (pink with pink eyes) her name is swim shady (we though we had a male at first) but has bar none been the hardest but most rewarding year but now she is thriving and beautiful... thanks for the vid .. made me feel good knowing i did right for my axi
"I set really high standards for myself... don't- kill it."
The cactus ghost is present here
hi dad
edit: omfg i cant its to cute 1:42
What a funky lil bean!! Axolotls are super cool.
Turkey baster helps with spot cleaning the evil turd sausages! And ghost shrimp are a yummy snack and also take care of all the micro bodies! Mine eat the copepods and the ugly non parasite worms. Your girl looks super happy! I call the gills on the head floofs. My little boy floofs everytime I call him beautiful. Great job!
“Axolotl poop is so easy to clean cause they go in these little packets”
Yeah me too
axolotl is pronounced more like a-sho-lote, nahuatl which is the language of prehispanic mexicans do the tl sound in their special little way
Fun fact: the /tl/ is called a "glottal stop" in linguistic terms. Also I gave my axolotl a Nahuatl name... I like to give my animals names from the culture of their native lands.
I prefer to pronounce it that way, but I'm used to the way English and Spanish speakers speak it phonetically (pronouncing it the way the spelling suggests in their language).
I prefer to say ax-o-lot-el
Axies are great 👍 I’m glad that you have found a system that works for your animal and situation. I have three of them, and my oldest is turning three in a couple of months. The only advice I would give, and something that worked well for me when I started, would be the use slate tiles (like from Home Depot) for a substrate/floor. They look good, are an inert stone, and are a lot grippier than bare glass. Glad that it’s worked out!
I love you! Your videos always crack me up!
I got detritus in one of my fish aquariums when I was in grade school and I lost my mind! They were everywhere and I thought they were hurting my fish so I took all my fish aquarium and called PetSmart to ask them what to do. I had to get transferred four times before someone knew what I was talking about. First thing the lady said was "don't take your fish out of the aquarium." So I'm like, "well I already did."
Detritus is just decaying material.
The Virtual Zookeeper their talking about the detritus worms