Care guides
Here you will find all the care guides that I have used personally for the past 4 years! Everything from anatomy, safe feeders, tank cycling & More!
Types of Axolotls
Each Type of Axolotl can carry what's known as GFP
(green fluorescent protein)
What size aquarium do you need?
A 20 gallon long aquarium is the minimal acceptable size for one full grown axolotl. As far as getting that set up, here is a quick guide on how!🤘
KEEP IN MIND axolotls under 6 inches require bare bottom (NO SUBSTRATE) set ups. Once above 6 inches, you can introduce a ultra fine sand as substrate.
Is my Axolotl a boy or a girl? 🤔
What's the Nitrogen Cycle?🧐
Cycling & water changes
Cycling your aquarium can be a very stressful job. I think 70% of people today still try to do a “fish-less cycle” but I've always done a “fish-in cycle” using the SeaChem Prime and SeaChem Stability method. I will attach videos as soon as I can on how to do this. You dose both chemicals everyday for a week or until NITRATES reach 40 PPM then you do a 50% water change, then, 10% water changes weekly thereafter. There's a ton of information on how to do this on YouTube and Google!
Now to talk about pH levels. I highly recommend keeping your pH level exactly at 8.0 PPM at all times! Granted a little lower than that may still be safe, but they do way better at 8.0 PPM
Fish less cycling
Below you will find information on how to do a fish less cycle
Safe Water Conditioners
What is tubbing & Why we do it 😜
Every age group requires a different level of food and type of food. As you can see the guide below at 4 weeks old they need live food 24/7, and when full grown adult half an earthworm per day. Always be sure to do your own research too, never be dependent on one source for all of your information.
Staple Feeders as they grow!
Safe fish feeders 😀
All of these feeders are safe but only for full grown adult axolotls! DO NOT!!! Feed these to any axolotl under 8 in. That being said they will get fat quick off these!
Anatomy of an axolotl
The diagram below depicts the anatomy of an axolotl from internal organs,to gills, to toes! It's not really needed information but I think it's kind of cool, and a good idea just to know!
