Photo: My 2 Axies and their tank (still working on filter)

[michel3171]

Hi!
I found my camera and I made some pictures of my 2 axies. I know their tank is a bit dirty but that is because of 3 things: 1) the floor is not covered with anything (if it would be, it would look much more cleaner) 2) I am going to buy a vacuumer (wich will help with filtering the water too) 3) I was busy with my plants and alot of leaves fell off
But anyways, here are my Axolotls, the albino was looking for some food, I give them Red Mosquito Larva.
ENJOY

 

[Bellabelloo]

Looking good, and what pretty little axolotl.
The only thing that will be a problem soon, is that the axolotl will soon be big enough to accidentally eat the gravel. the general rule , is if it is any smaller than your axolotl's head, it can be eaten.

 

[michel3171]

Pheew thanks!
I was very nervous, I tought my tank looked dirty!!!
Glad that you, an experienced Axolotl knower, find them healthy!
The store is closed today, so I will have to go tomorrow to get my Vacuumer. About the gravel, I tought it is big enough for now. When they are big I will propably get some other gravel. I am thinking: 1) Small black gravel (VERY SMALL), OR, 2) Sand
Any idea?

 

[Bellabelloo]

Which ever you like best.
I started off using well rinsed play sand, but my lot would clear a race track around the edges.It would really bug me for some reason. I ended up removing it all and leaving it bare. I have seen some tanks that have used sealed slate tiles on the base, I always hoped to do something similar, but keep forgetting and adding the water

 

[michel3171]

Ok then I will take the Black Gravel, because in the future, I plan to add a Dwarf White Crab. It will look better on Black Gravel, like my Albino Axolotl. The Wildtype one will get something special.......

 

[Dr0gr1n]

They look healthy. As others have said the gravel will be an issue. While they may not be able to eat it today before you know it they will be. I also noticed a heater in your tank. Not sure that you need it. They need cold water.

Not sure the crab is a good idea either. Do a quick search for the horror stories of tank mates and axolotls.

I would go with sand or bare bottom, but it is your set up.

 

[michel3171]

The heater is still from a couple weeeks ago, it was pretty cold, and the heater came in very handy. It is still here because I want to make sure my water doesn't go below 20,5C (70F I think, not sure?), tough it is pretty warm here, I keep my window open all day. The crab, yes, I know that may be an issue, but I am thinking (IN THE FUTURE) to maybe seperate my tank, or get a new one, and keep some fish and a crab in it. But I will see in the future. I have seen countless people with small Black Gravel, and they did not have any issues. You never know how it works out untill you see it right?
Thanks for the comment!

 

[Shelby]

nice tank and Axies. It is pretty dirty but that alright you can just clean it later.

 

[michel3171]

Good to hear it, I am going to purchase my Vacuumer tomorrow
I don't know why my filter can't handle this ammount of water, maybe because the water is not moving? Any toughts about that?