Are these items safe for axolotls?

[axolotllover88]

This one is called API stress coat + fish tap water conditioner.
http://www.petmountain.com/product/aquarium-water-conditioners/11442-105379-500732/api-stress-coat-fish-tap-water-conditioner.html


this one is the penguin power wheel filter 200

http://www.petmountain.com/product/aquarium-power-filters/11442-502944-502948/marineland-penguin-bio-wheel-power-filter.html


if not what would be good repolacments?

 

[Kaysie]

Those are fine. Just keep in mind that aloe will add to your bioload, so if your tank is heavily stocked, you could have ammonia problems. Also, use as directed; you don't need extra.

That filter will also need to be baffled in some way. HOB filters tend to disturb the water quite a bit.

 

[layna]

Hi, I use API stress coat + and its great, plus you only have to use a tiny bit so the bottle lasts ages! :grin:

 

[axolotllover88]

thank you both

what wold be a good idea for buffering the filter?
would putting moss balls in the opening work?

 

[Kaysie]

I dont think moss balls would work. How would you secure them? A lot of people use sponges, lots of plants, even soda bottles with holes drilled in it. Be creative!

 

[axolotllover88]

that is very helpful thank you

 

[FX1C]

I used shower puff balls (new) & attached above the waterfall with a suction cup hook - breaks the flow perfectly


This tank has 2 filters running & both outlets have shower puffs in flow path.
Top right - white puff in front of hob filter waterfall.
Top left - green puff below overhead filter duckbill outlet.



<3 >o_o< <3

 

[axolotllover88]

wow what a pretty tank.thank you