Filtration

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At what size can young axies be moved into a tank with internal filtration?

I've read that excessive water flow can stress an axolotl, so is it a good idea to use a filter that is recommended for a slightly smaller tank.

Thanks in advance for any help.
 
Kia Ora Jimmy.

Have you checked www.axolotl.org thay have got heaps of specific advise about this topic

Oh by the way excellent rugby league team in St Helens.

Ian
 
Thanks.

I have seen the site but am just worried about putting my larvae (45-55mm) in a tank with an iternal filter in case thier not strong enough and the water flow stresses them.

I live right across the road from the Saints ground.
 
Sponge filters are usually well recommended for larvae as they add biological filtration and some mechanical while not disturbing the water too much. They make very little current so they should be safe with larvae and the webpage Ian linked recommends them also.
 
Sponge filters are usually well recommended for larvae as they add biological filtration and some mechanical while not disturbing the water too much. They make very little current so they should be safe with larvae and the webpage Ian linked recommends them also.

They currently are in a tank with a sponge filter but as it states "there not great filters" and I would like to move them to another larger tank with an internal power filter and spray bar, I just don't want to put them in to soon.
This is an established tank currently with a few Endler Livebearers in to keep it ticking over until I remove them. I've aimed the spraybar so it points upwards and slightly backwards so as lessen the water flow.
All I was wondering is when can they make the transition from air to power.
 
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