Best products from r/axolotls
We found 63 comments on r/axolotls discussing the most recommended products. We ran sentiment analysis on each of these comments to determine how redditors feel about different products. We found 91 products and ranked them based on the amount of positive reactions they received. Here are the top 20.
1. Antec TriCool 80mm Cooling Fan with 3-Speed Switch
- 3-speed switch lets you balance quiet performance with maximum cooling
- 3-pin and 4-pin power connectors provide convenient connections to your motherboard or power supply
- Fan-speed monitoring capability included
- 80mm size
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2. API FRESHWATER MASTER TEST KIT 800-Test Freshwater Aquarium Water Master Test Kit
- Contains one (1) API FRESHWATER MASTER TEST KIT 800-Test Freshwater Aquarium Water Master Test Kit, including 7 bottles of testing solutions, 1 color card and 4 glass tubes with cap
- Helps monitor water quality and prevent invisible water problems that can be harmful to fish and cause fish loss
- Accurately monitors 5 most vital water parameters levels in freshwater aquariums: pH, high range pH, ammonia, nitrite, nitrate
- Designed for use in freshwater aquariums only
- Use for weekly monitoring and when water or fish problems appear
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3. Aquatic Foods Inc. Rangen 3/16" Salmon Pellets, Soft Moist Sinking Pellets for Axolotls, Shrimp & All Fish 1-lb
Please note: All product photos are not exact, product color and sizes may vary a little.All Foods are packed in a Bubble Pack and or a Hard Box for safe shipping
4. Aqua Clear, Fish Tank Filter, 20 to 50 Gallons, 50v, A610
- Aquarium filtration system that offers superior contact time with filter media and energy efficient pump lowers operating costs
- Quick and easy installation; we recommend that you clean aquarium filter every 2 weeks for maximum operation and efficiency
- Provides optimal mechanical; chemical; and biological filtration
- Comes equipped with AquaClear Foam; Activated Carbon Filter and BioMax and Cycle Guard for superior water quality
- Filtration volume is up to 7 times larger than comparable fish tank filters
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5. ARCTIC Breeze Mobile - Mini USB Desktop Fan with Flexible Neck, Portable Desk Fan for Home, Office, Silent USB Fan, Fan Speed: 1700 RPM - White
- EXTREMELY EFFICIENT: The Breeze Mobile has 92 mm fan blades and thus ensures reliable cooling and refreshment on hot summer days. Excellent cooling performance also on-the-go
- VIRTUALLY SILENT: As the fan and the motor are adapted from ARCTIC's successful case, it works in total silence and offers an excellent airflow as well
- LIGHT & HANDY: The portable USB fan with gooseneck is ideal for traveling. The simple plug & play assembly enables quick commissioning
- FLEXIBLE ADJUSTABLE: The practical gooseneck allows a stepless adjustment of the preferred cooling direction. The rotation speed cannot be set manually
- USB CONNECTION: The mobile Ventilator Breeze in white is connected directly to a USB port. The mini USB fan has a very low power consumption and is ideal for laptops, power banks, etc
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6. niceCube Mini Ice Cube Trays - Great for Small Crushed Ice - Silicone Ice Tray Molds, 2 Pack
- niceCube mini ice cube trays make ice small and fun! Enjoy making all your drinks super cold, super fast! Blend up some frappes for a nice boost or make some hard candy treats for a little snack!
- The small cubes (3/8") makes it safe for children to munch on - and they even fit in water bottles!
- DISHWASHER AND OVEN SAFE - These ice molds are made with food grade BPA-free silicone. Flexible like rubber. Great for baking hard candy, pet treats or baby food!
- Tray Size: 9.5” x 4.8” x 0.4” - Cube size: 3/8” - Each ice tray makes 160 mini cubes
- REMOVAL TIP - Turn upside down and bend it back and roll out the cubes. See videos for example. Soft or filtered water recommended.
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7. Pawfly MA-60 Quiet Aquarium Air Pump for 10 Gallon with Accessories Air Stone Check Valve and Tube, 1.8 L/min
- Compact & Light: Measures 3.3" L x 1.8" W x 1.6" H. Ideal for those who are tight on space. Suitable for 5 - 20 gallon fresh and marine fish tanks and aquariums.
- Steady Output: Max air flow rate: 40 GPH; Pressure: 0.012 MPa; Power: 2 W. A strong aerator which withstands long-time use to promote oxygen supplement constantly.
- Quiet Aeration: With diaphragms inside and 4 shockproof rubber feet to reduce noise and vibration, the pump gives out noise less than 45 dB like the hum of a refrigerator.
- 1 Air Stone Ball: 0.8" D x 1.35" H. Small size to be easily driven by nano air pumps. Produce lots of medium bubbles to aerate your tanks and enliven the aquatic lives.
- Other Accessories: Include 5-foot airline tubing with standard 3/16" inner diameter and a check valve to prevent back siphoning of water. All help build the basic aeration setup in your fish tank.
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8. Marina Floating Thermometer with Suction Cup
- Easy to read floating aquarium thermometer with suction cups
- Includes a safety zone indicator appropriate for most tropical fish
- Equipped with suction cups to attach to the side of your fish tank
- Ensures your aquarium is at the proper temperature
- Thermometer is 4.25 inches tall
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9. Seachem Stability Fish Tank Stabilizer - For Freshwater and Marine Aquariums 500 ml
TANK STABILIZATION: Seachem Stability will rapidly and safely establish the aquarium biofilter in freshwater and marine systems, thereby preventing the #1 cause of fish death: "new tank syndrome".TREATMENT: Stability is formulated specifically for the aquarium and contains a synergistic blend of aer...
10. Honeywell HT-900 TurboForce Air Circulator Fan Black
- Small Fan for Table or Floor: The Honeywell Turbo Force Air Circulator Fan Has 3 Speeds & a 90 Degree Pivoting Head; This Quiet Fan Is Compact Enough for on a Table or Wall Mount & Powerful Enough to Help Provide Comfortable Cooling in Small Medium Rooms
- Feel the Power; Honeywell's TurboForce line of fans have an aerodynamic turbo design to maximize air movement, offering the power for intense cooling or energy saving air circulation; The ease of a small fan with power you can feel from 27 feet away
- INCREASE YOUR COMFORT: Using fans for air circulation in your home can help increase your comfort, and help reduce energy costs as well; Honeywell carries a range of tower fans, floor fans, and oscillating fans find one for every room in the house. 185 CFM for optimal comfort
- HONEYWELL FANS: The right fan helps cool you off & improves airflow in your room or home; Give your air conditioner & wallet a break by using fans to help reduce your energy consumption & costs; Honeywell carries a variety of fans to meet your home needs
- HONEYWELL QUALITY: Help improve air circulation & energy savings in your home, bedroom or office with Honeywell fans.
- Power Source Type: Electricity
- Voltage: 110 Volts
- Wattage: 35 Watts
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11. Seachem Prime Fresh and Saltwater Conditioner - Chemical Remover and Detoxifier 500 ml
- POWERFUL TREATMENT: Seachem Prime is a complete and concentrated conditioner for both freshwater and saltwater fish tanks, working hard to remove chlorine and chloramine.
- REMOVER: Seachem Prime immediately and permanently removes chlorine and chloramine, successfully allowing the bio filter to remove ammonia, nitrite, and nitrate while they are detoxified for 48 hours.
- DETOXIFIER: Seachem Prime effectively detoxifies ammonia, nitrite, and heavy metals found in the tap water at typical concentration levels, providing a ideal environment for your betta, tetra, or other fish.
- USE: Use 1 capful (5 mL) of Seachem Prime for each 200 L (50 US gallons) of new or replacement water. For best results, add Seachem Prime to new water first. For exceptionally high chloramine concentrations, a double dose may be used safely. For smaller volumes, use 2 drops per gallon.
- SAFETY: In case of an emergency, the 5x dose of Seachem Prime may be used for both ammonia and nitrite. Use a ½ dose if the water temperature is > 30°C (86°F) and chlorine or ammonia levels are low.
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12. Bath Shower Sponge Loofahs (60g/pcs) Mesh Pouf Shower Ball, Mesh Bath and Shower Sponge Pack of 4
LUXURIOUS LATHER - The soft and full bath sponges work up a great lather with any shower gel or soap to help you Gently Exfoliates Skin & Cleanses Skin PoresPERFECT SIZE - 60 grams and approx 5.9 inches in width, a perfect size fits in your handsPREMIUM QUALITY - It is made from Recycled and Eco-Fri...
13. TERA PUMP Genuine Aquarium Fish Tank Gravel Sand Cleaner Long Nozzle Water Changer Flow Controller BPA Free TRFTCLN
- Designed for One-Hand Operation - Suction Tube attaches to Aquarium Glass ( Sure to prevent siphon from moving all over aquarium and preventing splash back ), Discharge Hose Clip, easily attaches to most filling containers for a easy Water Changing
- Empties a 10 Gallon Aquarium Tank in about 7 Minutes and is made from BPA-Free plastic sure to be safe for all Aquarium life - Great for 10 to 20 Gallon Aquariums / Fish Tanks
- TRFTCLN Aquarium Siphon is great for filtering dirt, debris, food waster, fish dropping and more. Cleans gravel and sand without any damage to Aquarium life
- Includes Two (2) Types of Nozzles: Shorter Nozzle is for Water Changing / Drainage | Longer Nozzle is for Cleaning Fish Leftover Food, Droppings and Fine Gravel
- Our siphon was made to last and is improved year to year with customer feedback and backed by a 1 Year Manufacturer Warranty sure to make you and your Aquarium life Happy
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14. Fluval Exhaust Stem with Holes for Canister Filter, 12-Millimeter, Gray
Fits Fluval 103, 203, 303 canister filtersIncludes holes and available in gray colorComes in polybag with headerMeasures 12-millimeter size
15. Anker 4-Port USB 3.0 Ultra Slim Data Hub for Macbook, Mac Pro/mini, iMac, Surface Pro, XPS, Notebook PC, USB Flash Drives, Mobile HDD, and More
- The Anker Advantage: Join the 65 million+ powered by our leading technology.
- SuperSpeed Data: Sync data at blazing speeds up to 5Gbps—fast enough to transfer an HD movie in seconds.
- Big Expansion: Transform one of your computer's USB ports into four.(This hub is not designed to charge devices.)
- Extra Tough: Precision-designed for heat resistance and incredible durability.
- What You Get: Anker Ultra Slim 4-Port USB 3.0 Data Hub, welcome guide, our worry-free 18-month warranty and friendly customer service.
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16. C2G USB Extension Cable - USB 2.0 A Male to A Female Extension Cable, White (6.6 Feet, 2 Meters) - 19018
FULLY MOLDED CONNECTORS – Provides excellent strain relief that ensures superior connectivity and a durable, long lifeFOIL AND BRAID SHIELD – Double shielding prevents and protects the cable from unwanted noise interference. This helps to minimize interference for error-free data transmission be...
17. Tetra Whisper Air Pump 20 To 40 Gallons, For aquariums, Powerful Airflow, Non-UL Listed
- POWERFUL: Tetra Whisper Air Pump provides dependable airflow to your aquarium.
- QUIET: Patented dome shape, suspended motor and sound-dampening chambers for quiet operation.
- PROVIDES OXYGEN AND WATER MOVEMENT: Keeps underwater pets happy.
- AVAILABLE SIZES: Select the proper size for your tank – 10, 20 and 40-gallon pumps have single air outlets, 60 and 100-gallon pumps feature dual outlets.
- NON-UL LISTED: Reliable performance at an economical cost.
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18. API TAP WATER CONDITIONER Aquarium Water Conditioner 16-Ounce Bottle, White (52C)
Contains one (1) API TAP WATER CONDITIONER Aquarium Water Conditioner 16-Ounce BottleNeutralizes chlorine, chloramines and other chemicals to make tap water safe for fishPrevents tap water chemicals from causing gill destruction, tissue irritation and fish deathSuper strength, high concentration for...
19. Penn Plax Airline Tubing for Aquariums –Clear and Flexible Resists Kinking, 25 Feet Standard
Safe for salt and freshwater aquatic environments. Standard 3/16 inch diameter tubing is great for all your aquarium airline needs.Made from clear, flexible plastic. This airline tubing is built to last and withstand wear and tear. It is also resistant to kinking.Flexible plastic makes this tu...
20. Hikari Bacto-Surge High Density Foam Filter, Large
- Works Well For Use In Freshwater Or Marine Applications
- Highly Porous Sponge Maximizes Bacterial Action
- Increased Surface Area Offers Maximum Bacteria Colonization
- Soft Sponge Material Offers Easy Cleaning
- Sponge Designed For Longer Life
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I'll just give you my generalize copy/pasta I usually hand out in situations like these so if you wanna read it when you got a chance, then you have it! Also has tips and purchase links for Amazon as well for different axolotl stuffs.
HOW TO CYCLE:
Warnings:
1.If your tank isn't cycled, you are going to chemical burn them with ammonia in the water. And they will suffer. Nitrate ( the final of the chemical process) can also burn the fish/axolotl. This is why we keep this number under 40ppm. If it is higher than 40ppm, change the water 75%.
*NOTE: Most bottles of beneficial bacteria say they cycle a tank in a day. Cycling can take up to a month in some cases but usually just two weeks if you keep on it. This requires constantly monitoring, testing and replacing most of the water in the tank when you get high ammonia/nitrite levels. You need ammonia/nitrite to be 0 and nitrate to be more than 0. Definitely less <40. If all your levels are higher than this, or if nitrate remains 0, your tank isn't cycled.***
Summery;
So basically, cycling builds beneficial bacteria which makes these waste breakdown chemicals go through a cycle of breaking down into a less dangerous form which keeps fish/axolotl from getting sick/dying. ... Most new fish people don't do this. And fish store employees try & tell them just adding something like seachem stability fixes this. It doesn't. An uncycled tank is basically new tank syndrome and it kills animals.
You still are going to need to keep an eye on chemical levels after the cycle..Occasionally different things can cause the cycle to "crash", like changing the filters or a high tempeture, or the filters becoming dry..
Once your tank is cycled, and you have an axolotl, honestly it's not that much work. The cycles the worst part. I feed my adult axolotls once every other day, I change 75% of their water twice a month, and add water to top it off / spot clean occasionally two-three other times a month due to the water I lose due to evaporation.
Stuff you'll need:
Links:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B001R1RXUG?aaxitk=NqgMhM9.r7.gAHICKezCoA&amp;pd_rd_i=B001R1RXUG&amp;pf_rd_p=0ef604ef-c787-43e9-9404-52a4ff25a95c&amp;hsa_cr_id=8386596470601&amp;sb-ci-n=asinImage&amp;sb-ci-v=https%3A%2F%2Fimages-na.ssl-images-amazon.com%2Fimages%2FI%2F71pMktGGyRL.jpg&amp;sb-ci-a=B001R1RXUG
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0002AQITK/ref=mp_s_a_1_5?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1549784880&amp;sr=8-5&amp;keywords=tank+thermometer
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Air pump + line + stone.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B073DWVX5P/ref=mp_s_a_1_11?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1549784937&amp;sr=8-11&amp;keywords=air+pump+for+aquarium&amp;dpPl=1&amp;dpID=41%2BcSpzfDgL&amp;ref=plSrch
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000260FUM/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1549785038&amp;sr=8-2&amp;keywords=hob+filter&amp;dpPl=1&amp;dpID=41Rr1kpTVOL&amp;ref=plSrch
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01F88BMC8/ref=mp_s_a_1_3_a_it?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1549785094&amp;sr=8-3&amp;keywords=shower+pouf
Prime; https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00025694O/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1549785181&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=seachem+prime&amp;dpPl=1&amp;dpID=41Q0rRc8NML&amp;ref=plSrch
Stablity:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0002APIIW/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1549785210&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=seachem+stability
Pellets:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0787T25J1/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1549785278&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=axolotl+pellets
Repashy:
https://www.chewy.com/repashy-superfoods-meat-pie-gel/dp/166289?utm_source=google-product&amp;utm_medium=cpc&amp;utm_campaign=f&amp;utm_content=Repashy%20Superfoods&amp;utm_term=&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQiAkfriBRD1ARIsAASKsQLQAXpk3WwGiCwRMr6OQmbfUXPIZutYnADrujltXxW1PPSVgYpPduEaAmAaEALw_wcB
Ice cube trays for repashy( frozen is better. It's a jello. It will really trash your tank. So frozen is better):
https://www.amazon.com/niceCube-Mini-Ice-Cube-Trays/dp/B01L7ZFBXW/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1549785496&amp;sr=8-2-spons&amp;pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&amp;keywords=mini+ice+cube+tray&amp;psc=1
https://www.arcatapet.com/m/item.cfm?cat=22600&amp;source=GA-PLA00522600&amp;fullsite=0
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B011DDJZ9Y/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1549785739&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=aquarium+vacuum
Feeding tongs: They're actually tweezers for planting a planted fish tank. These can grip worms very well.. The Amazon ones that are silver suck and will make your life hell. Don't waste your money on ones on amazon unless you can find these on Amazon.
https://www.petco.com/shop/en/petcostore/product/fish/feeding-accessories/fluval-straight-forceps
Water parameters are super important! You can pick up a testing kit on Amazon for a good ten dollars cheaper than I've seen in stores, and I can't even begin to tell you how much of a lifesaver it is! ( Also it's just good to have for peace of mind. )
I was really new to keeping a fish tank when I first got my guy, and quickly learned aquarium decor is ridiculously expensive. Terra cotta pots are a pain to find on Amazon in my experience, but if you have the opportunity to pick a few up in a gardening store ( basically for pennies! ) they make excellent hides. ( Of which you want at least two per axolotl! ) I have four in my tank; two normal, one sliced in half to make a kind of cave a bit lower to the ground. ( Just make sure you sand down all the edges! ) The last one is wide, but only a couple inches tall, so I filled it up with sand to give him a little raised platform. PVC pipe can also be used as an inexpensive hide, and I've seen people do some really cool stuff with it. Also, plants! I grabbed these off of Amazon and my axolotl loves them, but in terms of live plants, you can't go wrong with marimo balls. ( Though there are other live plants that work well with them! Java fern and java moss are just two examples. )
Also, Axolotls are messy little guys. I'd highly recommend getting a turkey baster to clean up their waste and any uneaten food they leave behind. Personally, I feed my axie nightcrawlers with a big pair of tweezers and it helps keep the tank neat and tidy. ( Plus, it's a lot of fun! )
Hi there! I have some aquariums at home too, though I don't have any lotls. I find r/aquariums is pretty reliable for advice when it comes to tank care.
If you want to do some reading about the nitrogen cycle, check here and here.
These and other websites can be found by Googling "aquarium nitrogen cycle" or something similar.
If you have a local fish shop (LFS) nearby, I would suggest going there and talking to employees about getting a tank started, as well as any equipment you may need.
In terms of testing your water parameters, I and many others in the fishkeeping community recommend the API Freshwater Master Test Kit, which can be found here on Amazon or at your local Petsmart or Petco.
When I started keeping fish, I really didn't have anyone around me that could give me pointers. The internet is a great resource. I would definitely recommend joining a couple forums related to aquariums, as well as making good use of Google.
Hopefully this at least gives you somewhere to start!
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Not likely. In fact, if it's something they can fit inside and hide in, they'll probably love it. I definitely recommend adding some things into the tank that they can hide under.
Also, like others have mentioned, it wouldn't hurt to get a bigger tank meow. They'll enjoy the space, and you won't have to worry about setting up a new one when they outgrow it like you will if you start smaller.
Definitely set the tank up early and cycle it. I made the mistake of not doing this in advance the first time, and I think I stressed the little guys out trying to cycle with them in the tank. If you want to get fancy, I recommend getting a good canister filter and a spray bar to provide good filtration without much current.
I keep all three of mine together (all around the same size) and while they are occasionally a little nippy at each other, most of the time they're just fine. I think they're outgrowing the aggressiveness slowly.
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FTFY
Not likely. In fact, if it's something they can fit inside and hide in, they'll probably love it. I definitely recommend adding some things into the tank that they can hide under.
Also, like others have mentioned, it wouldn't hurt to get a bigger tank now. They'll enjoy the space, and you won't have to worry about setting up a new one when they outgrow it like you will if you start smaller.
Definitely set the tank up early and cycle it. I made the mistake of not doing this in advance the first time, and I think I stressed the little guys out trying to cycle with them in the tank. If you want to get fancy, I recommend getting a good canister filter and a spray bar to provide good filtration without much current.
I keep all three of mine together (all around the same size) and while they are occasionally a little nippy at each other, most of the time they're just fine. I think they're outgrowing the aggressiveness slowly.
Hopefully they’ll be ok! I don’t blame you, they’re adorable. I’ve put a couple links to some very trustworthy websites, be sure to read up on Tank environment (ex: sand or bare tank only, no gravel) and diet because they’re special :)
I actually have a worm compost just to keep enough worms around to keep my bois fed, and my tank is in a basement so it stays cool enough with the fan I have on it (15 C to 18 C)
Axolotl.org
Axolotl City
PetMD
Also since you mentioned this is your first time with a fully aquatic creature, do you have a water test kit? They’re imperative to tell if your tank is cycled properly or if somethings wrong. I use and personally vouch for the API Master Kit because it’s the cheapest and most accurate chemical set out there. I’ve put an amazon link for that too, and a couple articles about the Nitrogen cycle
API Test Kit
Nitrogen Cycle
Nitrogen Cycle & New Tank Syndrome
Tbh if you read all that, you’ll know pretty much everything you will ever need to!
I had my little guy in a 5g when I got him and used these to keep it cool. (linking directly to usa amazon just so you know what I got but you'd probably be better off finding the same/similar on a more appropriate site for your location!)
USB Fans (x2) https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003XN24GY/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 - these are SUPER quiet - could barely hear them when running!
USB Hub - I covered up the two remaining ports with tape so water didn't get in it, but you could also just get a hub with two ports instead of four! https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00XMD7KPU/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Extension cable to plug in the hub to my power strip that had usb outlets. If your power strip doesn't have a usb port then you'll need to get a brick as well. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00007FGU5/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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In the North Carolina summer at 90-110 degrees F, this kept my tank at about 62-65 F
https://www.amazon.com/Rangen-Salmon-Pellets-Sinking-Axolotls/dp/B0787T25J1/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1522788502&amp;sr=8-2&amp;keywords=axolotl+pellets
These are good pellets. I supplement mine with theses. One of mine hates them, one likes them. Its hard to feed them though since mine are used to hand feeding with tongs so I bent a plastic spoon and drop them into the spoon and kinda hover it near the axolotl to get her to eat them. She loves them, and they smell like the best cat treats ever, if you have cats, be sure to get a tupperware to put these in, otherwise your cats will tear through the bag.
Set up for TWO Axolotls
Realistic initial set up cost $145
(Not including cost of axolotls)
$5-$150 30g tank MINIMUM preferably 40+ (OfferUp Facebook groups Craigslist pet stores)
$1-$130Hides - decor or caves or even home made must be water safe even pvc piping works minimum of 2 for each (decor can become expensive fast if you want to make your tank look very “pretty”)
$20-$75 Filter - something with low current flow sponge filter or a canister filter with something to break up a strong flow if you have a sponge filter you need air line tubing and a air pump (link of canister filter is what I use in my 55g tank )
Bacto-Surge High Density Foam Filter https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00GOFPX9I/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_oov7AbY5ESARC
Penn Plax Airline Tubing for Aquariums –Clear and Flexible Resists Kinking, 25 Feet Standard https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0002563MW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_kpv7AbQ20H9V7
Tetra Whisper Easy to Use Air Pump for Aquariums (Non-UL) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0009YF4FI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_Hpv7AbC3Y8R2Z
SUN 4-Stage Aquarium External Canister Filter with 9 Watt UV Sterilizer 264GPH (HW402B with Pro Filter Kits) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MFCS6W7/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_CVv7AbX67HQED
$10-$15 Water additives
Water dechlorinator follow instructions on bottle if the tank isn’t fully cycled use prime plus follow instructions on bottle it helps keeps the water healthy for the axolotls too
API TAP WATER CONDITIONER Aquarium Water Conditioner 16-Ounce Bottle https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004LO9KSY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_1qv7AbHFPEHT5
Tetra 77960 SafeStart, 100 Gallon, 250-ml, 1.69-Ounce https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003E2RI74/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_1tv7AbDHHEMEY
$20-$35 API water test kit to make sure the water is in good parameters
http://www.axolotl.org/requirements.htm
API FRESHWATER MASTER TEST KIT 800-Test Freshwater Aquarium Water Master Test Kit https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000255NCI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_zvv7AbK35G0WW
$2-$10 Aquarium thermometer that reads down to 60 degrees F
CNZ Digital LCD Thermometer for Aquarium Fish Tank Vivarium Reptile Terrarium https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00KPXVI94/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_yxv7Ab1NSQ5H6
$5-$20 Aquarium syphon
Aqueon Medium Siphon Vacuum Aquarium Gravel Cleaner, 9-Inch https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004RK1WBK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_2aw7Ab3Z5KS9B
Feeding
$2.50-$3 Fishing earth worms (Walmart sporting goods section)
$10-$15 blister pack of 30 blood worm cubes (I can sell them to you while supplies last for $15 or you can buy them at any pet shop that sells fish)
Earth worms when they get bigger try to feed them nibbles of a worm like the size of their head and move up as they get bigger and frozen blood worms for first month to month and a half try to feed the earth worms to the axolotls ever couple days by hand until they start accepting them they might start accepting earth worms as soon as a week after receiving them from me (feed frozen blood worms every other day until they are regularly eating pieces of worm )
Maintenance
You can use a turkey baster and clean up their poops as you see them you’ll still have to do water changes but much less water 25%-35% or use a syphon once a week and do a 30%-50% water change along with the water dechlorinator and some of the safe start plus make sure to test the water regular with the api test kit
Keeping the water to the correct temperature
60-64F is the perfect water temp for them but it can be hard to achieve during summer but doing more regular water changes can help with that and putting a fan over the aquarium blowing on it will help by up to 4-5 degrees
NO SAND OR GRAVEL ESPECIALLY NO GRAVEL EVER sand maybe fine once they are 6-7inches but they will swallow it and they can become impacted and possibly lead to death
Here are some links for the product in the above comment for different countries:
Amazon Smile Link: http://smile.amazon.com/Antec-TriCool-80mm-Cooling-3-Speed/dp/B00066ISVG/
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Just Amazon. Here's the fan: http://www.amazon.com/Antec-TriCool-80mm-Cooling-3-Speed/dp/B00066ISVG/ (get two of these, 80mm)
And here's the power supply: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006NTNGN0
Honestly my husband hooked them together because they took some weird finagling that involved wire strippers... but I bet if you were interested he could write up a quick how-to, it only took him a minute.
Would recommend this one: https://www.amazon.com/Aqua-Clear-Power-Filter-AquaClear/dp/B000260FUM/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1536260246&sr=8-2&keywords=aquaclear+filter
It would work good for a 20 gallon tank and it has an adjustable flow switch, so you can mess around with that to find the perfect flow for your axolotl, they are all different and it depends on the size. But it would never hurt to also have a sponge filter in there, but a single sponge filter isn't going to cut it as the only source of cleaning.
No no no, I would never intentionally steer someone wrong in the matter of owning and maintaining a pet.
https://www.amazon.com/API-FRESHWATER-800-Test-Freshwater-Aquarium/dp/B000255NCI
This is the test kit you need. it comes with test tubes and drops. No strips in this test.