Axolotl set up plant selection

[Greg31]

I have been looking at alot of planted tanks and thought i would put some work into my tank. What plants should i avoid when setting up a tank for an axolotl?

 

[Darkmaverick]

Have a look at this link. http://www.caudata.org/axolotl-sanctuary/Aquascape.shtml

In general, i would avoid any plant cuttings, delicate plants or high maintenance plants that require a lot of light or warmer temperatures to thrive.

 

[blueberlin]

Hi Greg,

Most plants have a bit of info about their requirements printed alongside their containers. The most common thing that rules them out is temperature, and their temperature range is commonly listed; next is their lighting, usually also noted. I have found that any red plant will fail miserably; apparently that color needs lots more light than I can provide. Limits on light and temperature will give you an overseeable range of plant choices; beyond that, like Ray notes, steer away from anything with fine, feathery, or needle-like leaves or fragile stems, as axolotls are to plants what the proverbial bull is to the china shop.

If you search this forum for "plants" you will find several threads listing various good options.

-Eva

 

[nora]

Greg31, I have a rhizome plant that is doing well. It is Bolbitis,a fern. It is doing well in the cool water and low light level. It is a slow grower but I have lots of new growth(placed in the tank 3-4 months ago). It has tolerated being sat on by my male axie without shredding(at least not yet) and he loves to swim through the fronds. It is attached to a piece of terra cotta pottery by some fishing line. Very minimal care. When I have some extra $ I'm going to order lots more. Java moss does well but I had difficulty with Anubias.

 

[SludgeMunkey]

Aponogeton sp do very well in axolotl water conditions. These are most commonly sold(mistakenly) as Betta Bulbs.