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1.keep aquarium clean.

2.all members participate equally.

3.keep the fishes safe.

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Common Name: Axolotl

Scientific Name: Ambystoma mexicanum.

Description

Axolotls are paedomorphic salamanders that retain juvenile traits such as external gills and aquatic existence throughout life.

Their diet includes mollusks, insect larvae, crustaceans, worms, and occasionally small fish. In captivity and the wild, they may live 10-15 years and grow to around 12 inches.

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companions: Small shrimp

Avoid: Tropical or warm water fish, predatory or territorial fish, bottom dwellers with spines

Temperament: Axolotls are solitary, passive creatures generally nonaggressive

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Water Type: Freshwater.

Prefers cool water (around 60-68°F / 15-20°C)

Sensitive to poor water quality.

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Penn Plax aqua flora tree stump $22.64

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Fine sand reduces indigestion problems.

Cost: 20lb aquarium sand $20.

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Purpose: highlight decor and viewing.

Not essential for axolotls.

Recommended to keep on for 8-10 hours a day

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Purpose: Prevents jumping, limits evaporation and reduces contamination.

It is highly recommended to have one to prevent escape and for cleanliness.

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15-20°C (60-68°F) is ideal

A water heater is not needed as axolotls prefer cooler water.

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Hangover back or any gentle filter is needed like a sponge filter. it shouldn't have strong currents to not stress out the axolotls.

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At least 15-20 gallons of water for an adult axolotl.

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They breathe with external gills. Also gets oxygen from water surface.

Additional: No air stone required, gentle surface movement from filter is enough.

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Axolotls require a cool, calm, and spacious freshwater environment due to their delicate aquatic nature. Providing a tank with soft substrate, gentle filtration, small current, hiding spots, and a secure hood offers them comfort and safety.