-
Axolotls are illegal in California. Please read this thread for detailed information and links to the actual laws: https://www.caudata.org/threads/axolotls-are-illegal-in-california-here-are-the-relevant-laws.30779/
-
Did you know that registered users see fewer ads? Register today!
Question: Best filter for a juvenile (2month) axie?
- Thread starter Rea124
- Start date
jeneral
New member
- Joined
- Jun 13, 2012
- Messages
- 60
- Reaction score
- 2
- Points
- 0
- Location
- Gawler, South Australia
- Country
- Australia
- Display Name
- Jenna
I have attached a few pics of the filter I use with my babies. Its only run by an air stone so it doesn't have the strong pull that a lot of other filters have that drags/pushes the babies around the tank. It is also really effective at picking up blood worms and other mess from the water. I only put this filter in when they had their back legs but I am going to try it with my new babies when they hatch next week as I think it should still be gentle enough for them.
I don't know what size this tank would be in gallons but I think it hold 15-20 litres, and I have them full. I see the babies swimming around using all the space so I figure they like it that way. When my latest eggs hatch they will go into tanks like this and these babies will go into my 2.5ft tank which I will more than likely fill as well to give them more room to swim.
I don't know what size this tank would be in gallons but I think it hold 15-20 litres, and I have them full. I see the babies swimming around using all the space so I figure they like it that way. When my latest eggs hatch they will go into tanks like this and these babies will go into my 2.5ft tank which I will more than likely fill as well to give them more room to swim.
Attachments
Last edited:
NeekaLovesYou
New member
- Joined
- Aug 7, 2012
- Messages
- 589
- Reaction score
- 24
- Points
- 0
- Location
- Essex
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Display Name
- Dinky!
I usually fill my tanks fully when I feel my juvies are strong enough swimmers (when their legs are fully grown and they're flitting around freely). This occured when my youngest were roughly 4 inches. I think it's more of a preference to be honest, when you feel they've grown slightly, add a little more water.
As filters go I know a lot of people recommend sponge filters. Having said that I've always used under gravel filters and never had any problems with them other than finding suitable substrate - can't use sand with under gravel, so large rocks it is! I don't think it matters all that much so long as the current isn't affecting the axolotl and you feel it's doing its job by keeping your water clean! :happy:
As filters go I know a lot of people recommend sponge filters. Having said that I've always used under gravel filters and never had any problems with them other than finding suitable substrate - can't use sand with under gravel, so large rocks it is! I don't think it matters all that much so long as the current isn't affecting the axolotl and you feel it's doing its job by keeping your water clean! :happy: