Axolotl: Basic Tank Set Up
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 26 ก.ย. 2024
- This video is a visual representation of what I feel is an appropriate basic set up for a new axolotl. Of course, feel free to get creative and create a tank that speaks to you!
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Equipment Recommendations/Needs:
Seachem Prime
20 Gallon LONG Fish Tank (30" x 12" x 12")
Tank Lid In Video - Exo Terra Screen Cover for Hinged Door, 20 to 29-Gallon
Other Lid Options - Exo Terra Aquarium & Terrarium Screen Cover, 20 - 29-gal OR Top Fin® Hinged Aquarium Glass Top, 29 inch
Fluval U3 Underwater Filter
Bio-Sponge Filter Kit
Fluval Q.5 Air Pump
OR
Tetra Whisper 20 Air Pump
Aquarium Air Tubing
Air Stone/Bar
Thermometer
DECOR:
Soft Fake Plants
Aquarium Hide - 1 per axolotl
Anything LARGER than an adult axolotl's head
NOT SAFE DECOR:
Anything with rough edges
Anything they can fit in their mouths
Anything with fishing line
SUBSTRATE:
Fine Aquarium Sand / Pool Sand / Play Sand
Slate Rock
Slate Tile
NONE
SAFE ROCKS:
Crystalline Quartz
Jade
Microcrystalline Quartz
Onyx
Petrified Wood
Slate
Basalt
Porphyry
Schist
Commercially available “River Rocks”
Mica
Tapecrete or similar acrylic based concrete products, properly treated and sealed
Obsidian
(At some times crushed coral to help raise pH)
SAFE LIVE PLANTS:
Anubias Nana
Anubias Isabelle
Anubias Barteri
Java Ferns
Java Moss
Water Lettuce
Hornwort
Frogbit
Lilaeopsis
Eleocharis (Hairgrass)
Congensis
Narrow Chain Sword
Amazon Sword
Water Sprite
Salvinia Minima
Brazilian Pennywort
Banana Plants
This was so helpful! I don't have an axolotl yet, but I'm learning a lot before I get one and you are always so fun to watch and give so much good (correct) information! Thank you!!
same here dude.
Me too
Did you get one
Yeah did you get one?
op did you ever get an axolotl?
I came from TikTok and I love this stuff
Ellie Tsotos shame
Saaaaaaaame
i came over from tiktok too!!! I love ALL your videos!! even your makeup ones!!!
Oh god
Me to
its good to see so many people taking care of an endangered species and helping others take care of them aswell. thanks for the help!
from my fyp to my recommend on yt, i cannot escape you. is this my sign to buy an axolotl like ive been thinking?
I'm working on world domination in 2020. Glad to hear it's working! :D
did u buy one? if not i will curse ya
@@louzo5175 you're going to be have to curse me, i still havent got one :(
@@stressinabox hahaha 🤣
“He’s cute but stupid” I love you you’re so blunt and cheerful
Hello! I just stumbled upon your videos! I have two axolotls myself and I love them so much. This is probably one of the best videos I've seen and your other one talking about axolotl basic tank products. I work at a local pet store and I go through an axolotl keeping talk at least once a day, so this is normally the talk I have as well! You really did a great job. I do have one thing I think would be beneficial to talk about. Cycling a tank before putting an axolotl in it I believe is important. While you can put them in before and monitor their water parameters, most people don't have the knowledge of the nitrogen cycle and what to look out for when they are cycling. It also gives owners a chance to learn about water parameters before they start taking care of an axolotl. When I first kept an axolotl I had no idea what pH, ammonia, nitrites, or nitrates meant. Honestly it would probably take a whole video to discuss, but this is something I wish somebody would have talked to me about before owning an axolotl. I hope you cover this in the future! Good luck with your axolotl endeavors and well wishes to the lotl babies you are giving so much love and care to! I might just work on rescuing these babies myself learning about your stories. 💖
“They’re cute but they’re stupid” me
Like a toddler!
me but not cute
me but not cute x2
me but not cute x3
haha. Same.
Thank you for this! My lil Polantras will be very pleased ^^
Thank you so much! I’m doing a lot of research and hope to get an Axolotl within the next few years. Love your TikTok!
We almost have the same last nem
Thanks for this video! I was looking up how you take care of them and found this, From what a read it said a 10 cal tank per axolotl! now I know that a 20 cal is much better. Thanks!
Found you on tik Tok and you have started an axolotl obsession I didn’t know I needed. My husband is not happy, but I have never been more excited for something!
Ahhhh!! I have been in love with these little guys for so damn long!! Begged my parents to get one when I was about 10, but after watching all you TH-cam and TikTok videos about them, I am soooo glad she said no! I had no clue about the amount of work that is needed to just prepare everything for them and I know that I would not have looked after it correctly!!
Thank you for this! I haven't even finished watching but i appreciate you so much!
Ow wow. I thought for a second that you didn't have a n y t h I n g in the tank. No filter or anything 😬
Great video!!
i’m never gonna use this but i’m too invested at this point
did u get an axolotl
@@louzo5175 she/he/they probably didn’t tbh. 😂 I found one and it’s 100 fucking dollars. They are kinda expensive. My 30 gallon tank was about 100 dollars as well. Keep in mind you have to get sand,slates,purifying solution, thermometer, filter,FOOD, and you can get decorations such as plants, terra cotta, and more.
If you read this ty. I have bad grammar as well. Not from here.
@@hiilikemushrooms200 bro I found a golden axolotl for 50 dollars from a breeder I'm not even gonna buy one but still
@@hiilikemushrooms200 I’m planning on getting an axolotl, and most the ones I have seen range from 20-30 dollars! It really depends on the colour type though, as for there is colours that can only be breaded by specialists
@@rem3284 the one I found has been raised very well. It’s all black too
Your shirt is the greatest thing ever, I love HTTYD.
I’m planning to get an axolotl buddy soon after I move out, because I’ve been researching them forever and my parents hate amphibians. I’m so happy to be learning about these cuties.
It’s my first time having one of these as a pet and there really cool just a lil mad I can’t hold it but I like looking at them
“They are cute but they are stupid”
Me: so basically like my cat.
The reson i came is because you inspired me to be a axolotl owner! Of course i will do all the research first!
I have an Axolotl and I am upgrading his tank, so thanks this helped a lot.
I have an extra 10 gallon, ordered my baby axy💗 so excited. Will be upgrading to a 20 gal long once he gets bigger. Got all the food, cycled the tank, I’m so ready!
Here from TikTok!!!
THANK YOU I've been researching like crazy on how to cat proof a tank before i buy an axolotl.
LOOK AT THE SMILLING BOY
I got an axolotl yesterday and this really helped! Thanks a ton!
is the cat’s name Bean?! AHH THATS SO CUTE
Axolotl Care
did u know what bean in russian is bob
his russian name is bob✌️😎
I’m living vicariously through you and your tanks because I do not have to ability (willingness) to maintain one of my own. So thank you for that! 😘
That face of it its so cuteeee!!!
“Axolotls are cute but they’re dumb,” why do you think I call myself the Axolotl Queen
Thank you! This is awesome! I’m getting one in September so I’m really excited!
This will help me a lot i since I am rescaping my tank soon! Thank you!
U r fantastic I saw a vid off TikTok and then came over here...i love u and ALL ur pets
How did you do your first tank cycle? I ordered the same dechlorinator and tank just few droplets for the amount of 20 gallons and filter and wait? Thank you
Wow just got mine last week thanks for the video
I’m here from tiktok 🤪🤪I love you sm😍
Same!
☝🏻💩
IM GETTING AN AXO ON SATURDAY! 🎉
i’m thinking of getting one actually thx for the help 💕 came from tiktok
Great video came from TikTok CONGRATS ON 1 MILLION
I'm fan of your videos. I don't have an axolotl, I don't want to have one, but I love watching em
Came from TicTok getting excited!
I might get a axolotl so where is the list for the stuff that you need exactly because I don’t really see it
Check the description box
Thank you
wow that axolotl is living the best life
YAY ITS THAT AXOLOTL BREEDER FROM TIK TOK SHE SO COOL
Like all the other comments I came from TikTok 😂 But I’ve always loved Axolotols so yay!
I hope I get an axolotl for my birthday! I've done a lot of research💖
ty this was sooooooo helpful
Really nice house for the axolotl !
Bean is soooo adorable 🤗💞💞🥺
Thank you for this video, very much appreciated with all the links to everything we need. You rock 🤘🏻
Question: Since the sponge filter bubbles, would you say that I would need a bubbler along with the sponge filter?
This is kinda late but most axolotls don’t like having a lot of movement in the water it can stress them out so you would only use the sponge filter. I’ve seen some axolotls that like the bubblers and will play in them but most don’t like them.
I'm obsessed with your tiktok and randomly got suggested your channel here😍
You're a real life saver 😊💜thank you so much!
Thank you! I needed to know. 🤍
Im trying to learn about them so I can take good care of mine when I get it!
i recently got new axolotl (his name is alejandro) and i wanted to know if it would be safe to put a live moss carpet in as a substrate instead of sand ?
Ima get one that a rly cute name 😂
Lmao, my dad's name is alejandro, makes sense cause they're called Mexican walking fish
Thank you so much this was helpful cuz I was getting a blue pet axolotl
Beautiful video
I’m addicted to your tik toks
Hi I don’t know what to say
So I have a 55 gallon tank should I have a filter or should I not and also thanks for this amazing video.
Yes always have a filter running the more filtration the better. That’s where the good bacteria is stored
She’s hilarious😂😂
That’s a cool guinea pig ya got there
I have a 75 galling tank for my two. Thinking about adding hornwart for a floating plant that is easy to take care of
GURL! I see you all over my TikTok fyp. I didn't know you had a channel.
I have a 10 gallon tank and I’m only getting one juvenile Axolotl, is that enough room for it? Or do I need a larger tank?
For a juvenile that is fine but you will need to upgrade as it gets bigger to a 20 gallon tank
This is decently approved
Who’s here from TikTok!
👇🏼
YAY
Love this I’ve wanted one of these for awhile this just encourages me!! Thanks so much for all the info
Im sending This to my mom cause i want a axolotl
Currently planning my budget around axolotls
Thank u!!!!!
I'm here from TikTok I love your vibes
Hi! This video was really helpful! I was wondering, what do you do to fix the temperature of the water if it is too high? Thanks Great video!
Hi I am setting up the tank for my 8 year old. Should I add the sand first before adding the water?
Just a tip for something on the bottom of your tank at my pet shop they sell what’s called Turtles and Axolotl rocks it’s basically some different coloured stones that are perfect for axolotls mine love them.
I love your vids!💕 keep up the absolutely amazing work!! :F
So we were told to put ice in it, but if tank is at 60 degrees should I still do that. Also can you mix different types of them together?
Congratulations on 1M on TikTok ❤️
Im dumb and I know slate rock is ok, but would tile work as well? Hah I’m trying to do as much research as I can before asking to get an axolotl😅
Get one?
You should make video on feeding them. Do you feed them live worms? I would love to have my son watch in because that is going to be his job.
we really want an axolotle!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hey could you please make a video of hides and best hides and sizes of hides and unsafe hides etc please.. also love your content soo helpful and entertaining keep up the good work
I found you on tiktok and love your vids sooo much
And the kitty is cute to :o
how do you keep the tank’s water at the desired temperature?
I’ve asked my mom to let me get and axolotl! Wish me luck!
I've heard a number of times that they don't like fast moving water? I like that still of filter, but looks like its moving the water around the tank very fast!
Do you think they don't mind?
Can you please tell me the brand name of the large plant that you used and where you got it? The one that kind of floats on top of the water. Thanks!
hey! love your video. i’m thinking of getting an axolotl myself and am wondering, how do you keep the water cold? i’ve heard of using computer fans and chillers, but i just figured i ask you.👍keep doing what you’re doing!💗
sophie tuttle All are good options. I personally just keep my apartment chilly. Mid 60s. It’s cheaper than investing in a million chillers. Haha
Hey! How do you ship them? I want to buy one, but scared that it might come back dead.. ive seen so many of them on your website, but want to make sure that how you ship them is safe enough so that they don’t die 😅
The SHIRTTTT 😂
love your shirt
Early! And congrats on 1 mil on Tik Tok! 😁
i love my axolotl! great vid
I adore your tiktoks! I’m glad you have a youtube!
Hey I just have a quick question, where did you get your axolotls because I'm thinking of getting one and if you have any tips for getting one it would be appreciated!
Lilly McIvor She actually breeds them! I bought mine from her.
I think her website is AndersonAxolotls
Emeraldscales.com
I want one SO bad! I've done SO much research. BUT... without a super expensive chiller, there's NO WAY that I could have my water temp to be below 68. So I shall watch from afar and live vicariously through you. (Is your house freezing?!)
MicahsMommi I live in Texas and it’s usually hot and humid year round but I’ve been able to keep my tank cool. I have little fan that hangs over my axolotls tank and if his water still isn’t cool enough I put a frozen water bottle in there to cool it down. Make sure you keep an eye on the tank temperature so it doesn’t get too low though.
Also you can try putting the tank on the ground (heat rises) and away from windows.
Да это же Лунтик!