Unlabelled Axolotl - Aquariums - Dis is my shell!

March 26, 2019
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Axolotl - Aquariums - Dis is my shell!

Dis is my shell!

Posted: 26 Mar 2019 04:36 AM PDT

Meeps hair is nicer than mine ��‍♀️

Posted: 26 Mar 2019 04:48 AM PDT

Hallo! I'm Mr. Axolotl! Look at me!

Posted: 26 Mar 2019 05:54 AM PDT

Wazzup human

Posted: 25 Mar 2019 07:18 PM PDT

Ignore my shaky hand, but I’m loving how they look like they’re eating noodles. So kids, eat your noodles.

Posted: 26 Mar 2019 07:59 AM PDT

Look at this wild animal ��

Posted: 25 Mar 2019 07:32 PM PDT

Busy boy trying to get to meep

Posted: 26 Mar 2019 04:38 AM PDT

Axolotl having a staredown with a shrimp

Posted: 26 Mar 2019 03:22 AM PDT

This axolute unit smacks your girl's butt in the club. What do you do?

Posted: 26 Mar 2019 09:16 AM PDT

Our Axolotls just laid eggs!

Posted: 25 Mar 2019 03:23 PM PDT

Rate my tank (filter isn't strong dw and light is just on for photos)

Posted: 26 Mar 2019 10:25 AM PDT

She looks like she swallowed a marble

Posted: 26 Mar 2019 06:32 AM PDT

Last year I made a post reaching out, trying to find some help with a lil issue I've been having. We were struck with a huge heatwave, kind of out of no where in the summer last year and I think that somehow affected my axolotl really badly. I tried my best keeping the tank cool but it often got to pretty high temps of 27-30°C (the tank that is). In hindsight I should've just fridged her until the heatwave flew over but at the time I had never done that and was a bit afraid/skeptical. Over the first few months she got kind of bad. She was unable to keep herself down and when trying always spiraled down until completely out of stamina or until she found something to hold on to. After I spent a lot of time letting her hold onto my hand while I brought her down, it seemed like she started to improve a bit. Until at a certain point when I woke up to her just sitting back on the floor like nothing ever happened. Fast forward a few days and bam, she goes crazy again. And up until this day she's still unable to stay down. Some people thought that it might be an airbubble or something, so I tried fridging but that didn't really do much. Aside from her not being able to stay down, she was otherwise rather healthy. Good appetite, good reactions to stuff happening and so on. A few months ago I decided to just take her out of the tank into a bin with just enough water so that she's completely covered but not too much so that she can always feel the ground with her toes. I did so because I was afraid that she'd hurt herself trying to get down. It always looked so painful. It's been a bit of a struggle having to give her a clean bin every day (sometimes twice a day) but for the longest time she at least seemed really well. However, probably saw that coming, about 2 days ago I noticed she was getting a white spot on her back, shortly behind her head. At first I thought it was from always being somewhat afloat and that's the part that always sticks out of the water. So I added in a bit more water, not like that actually helped cuz she floats and thus that part stays out no matter what. She does move regularly and sometimes goes upside down for some time, I assume that's her way of keeping everything ... well, wet. But now, about an hour ago she seemed like she kept on spazzing out. I went to check and she stopped. And that's when I noticed that where the white spot was, is now sort of a ball forming or something. Like she swallowed a marble and it got stuck in her throat. Still has the white spot on top. Just in case anyone asks/says, no, I will not touch it, for several reasons. Aside from, you know, not knowing what I'd be doing, I also don't wanna do any more harm or worse. Sadly enough, I can't really go to the vet or anything with her, which obviously was my first thought cuz vets over here are dogs/cats, some also do birds but for pretty much anything else you need to find a "professional". Or often the place you got them from will have an employee that at least knows something about it. Already talked to them every time I went by about the problems I was having and for her floating, they believe that the heatwave (when it started showing up) might've indeed done some "permanent" damage but since she was otherwise healthy, it probably would just make her a floater. I mean, hell, I thought axolotls would be well known by vets and alike for obvious reasons but some don't even know what they are. I'm unable to go to the pet store where I got her to ask if they might know and in case you're curious ... I don't have a phone so I can't really make a phone call either :/

I don't really know how to add a picture ... that's how often I use reddit XD And now I feel old ... what a great day it is.

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Axolotl juvenile not pooping?

Posted: 26 Mar 2019 09:17 AM PDT

My golden albino juvie has only pooped once since I got him and hasn't since, it's been about 5 days. What can I do to help? I've never had this problem before!

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The dark patch on his midsection i assume is his intestines is it normal to see them? He's about 3 and a half 4 inches long now I believe

Posted: 25 Mar 2019 07:29 PM PDT

Upgrading tank setup - advice please!

Posted: 26 Mar 2019 03:34 AM PDT

Hi everyone! We're in the process of upgrading our axolotl Max's tank setup. He's currently in a 67l tank (which is typically filled to about the 55-60l mark), but we've been having endless problems maintaining a stable cycle, with frequent ammonia spikes regardless of what we've tried. After going through the process of upgrading the filter, adding beneficial bacteria, and simply waiting-and-seeing, we've ultimately decided that he may simply have outgrown his current setup, is kicking out more ammonia than the cycle is capable of dealing with. That, or there's something else in the current tank that's throwing things off. Either way, it's new tank time.

So! We've just ordered a Fluval Roma 125l. It's sold as a tropical tank and comes with a heater, but it's a separate component so we can just leave that out. It's due to arrive tomorrow and we want to get things set up as quickly as possible, but as we have the opportunity to 'start again from scratch' to some degree, I wanted to come on here to ask for some advice.

Cycling the Tank

Obviously, we want to get the cycle up and running as quickly as possible.

  • Using existing filter media - We currently have a Fluval U2 filter, which has two compartments for sponge media. We were planning to move one of the sponges into the filter in the new setup so there's some bacteria already present in the filter. Our cycle hasn't been stable in the current tank. Nevertheless, I assume this is still a good idea, or at least not an actively bad one?
  • Tetra SafeStart - Does this work? Is it axolotl-safe? I've heard mixed reports but it seems to be the most reliable of this sort of thing. The directions say to add the SafeStart, then add fish right away. I assume this is because the bateria you're adding need an ammonia source to thrive? Is it safe to add an axolotl right away after adding the SafeStart? Would it be advised to add a different ammonia source instead? Or none at all? Or avoid this option completely? Advice very much appreciated on this front.

LED Lighting

The new tank comes with an LED light strip built into the lid.

  • Axolotl-safe? I understand that axolotls are sensitive to light due to a lack of eyelids. I also am of the understanding that albinos are the most sensitive. Max is a wild type. Will the LED light strip be okay to leave on during the day, provided we include ample hiding places in the tank?
  • Live plants - We would like to add some live plants to our tank setup, which we've not previously done, as we understand this may also help to stabilise the cycle and cut down on nasties. So the LED strip will presumably be required to be on a certain amount of time for them to thrive? What's the best balance here?

Substrate

We are currently using a fine sand substrate. However -- ahem -- Max tends to do quite soft poos which he has a habit of immediately stamping on and trampling into the sand, making them difficult to clean up. We suspect this may be one cause of the ammonia spikes.

  • What's the consensus on omitting substrate? I have seen mixed things. Some say it's fine, and even preferable. Others say that A) the axolotl can struggle to grip the bottom of the tank, leading to stress; or that B) not using substrate gives the beneficial bacteria fewer places to colonise, leading to a less stable cycle. Any thoughts on these?
  • Axolotl-safe alternatives - If omitting substrate is a bad idea, are there any axolotl-safe alternatives that are easy to clean but allow for more of a grip? I saw someone suggest placing piece of slate on the bottom of the tank, which seemed like a decent shout...

Any other considerations?

Any other advice anyone would have on establishing a good, healthy, solid axolotl setup that will last for a long time? Max is only three-and-a-half so we hope to have him in our family for several years yet, and we'd like to ensure this can be a forever-house for our little slimy poppet!

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Tip for people buying feeder worms.

Posted: 26 Mar 2019 06:47 AM PDT

If you're buying feeder worms for your axolotl many people will advise creating a worm bin to prevent die offs. If however you're only buying small scale this can be unnecessary as assuming you're keeping worms in a breathable bag you can simply add water every one or two day sand some vegetable shavings every few weeks. Your worms will survive on that for a good few months by which time you'll likely have gotten through them all anyway.

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My lil angry dumplin

Posted: 25 Mar 2019 07:24 PM PDT

Is it normal for him to sit this way? There's nothing small in his tank that he could have eaten.

Posted: 25 Mar 2019 07:47 PM PDT

Do I need a lid on my tank?

Posted: 25 Mar 2019 07:19 PM PDT

My lotls are in a 20gal with a lid. If I move them to a 40gal, do I need to get a lid, or is it ok if the tank is open on top? I forget if they tend to jump out.

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New Baby Help!

Posted: 25 Mar 2019 09:20 PM PDT

Hi everyone!

Recently I lost two axolotls to what I believe was a bacteria infection due to plants. It was a rough time, but I purchased a baby a few days ago because my apartment felt so empty.

Right now I am keeping the little one in a holding tank and doing daily water changes. I do them in the morning, and let tomorrow's water sit out for 24 hours before changing again.

In the meantime, I plan on completely cleaning the old tank and replacing everything in it. I was just wondering if there were any tips people could give me on raising such a little axolotl? I don't want to lose this one, and would love to give it the best care possible!

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My hatchlings are struggling

Posted: 25 Mar 2019 06:00 PM PDT

So a few days ago I posted about accidentally having eggs... Well I've really been trying hard..

Yesterday I had 29 really happy eating and moving around hatchlings only to find today after work I found only 9 are doing well. 11 are all curled up dead... And 6 fighting to stay alive (twitches here and there)

They were about only 4 days old no longer than 1cm, and I've read that cannibalism doesn't exactly take place until a few weeks later. They were also eating perfectly fine. What happened???

Also, the 9 that did survive, some keep one having almost what would look like seizures or just moving around really fast really crazy. Are they okay?? And the ones fighting to live anything I can do to help??

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FILTER RECOMMENDATIONS

Posted: 25 Mar 2019 03:32 PM PDT

Hey! Does anyone have recommendations for powerful & quiet filters that are okay/not too disruptive for axolotls ?

My tank is about 25 gallons.

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