New to the axolotl world help help!!

[springie]

Housing axolotls

Hi guys I have a tank im looking to house two axolotls in, the tank is around 110L in capacity I know axolotls dont like much water movement can anyone recommend a filter that might be suitable for a tank of this size?? or suggest how much water per hour I should be moving?? thanking you springie

 

[springie]

Guys new to the axolotls world trying to set up a new tank housing two axolotls tank capacity is around 110L any suggestions on how much water i should be moving per hour?? also on how big my filter should be?? tank dimensions are 70L 46W 35H thanking you for any help and suggestions springie..

 

[Jennewt]

In general, you want a filter that is somewhat undersized for the size of the tank. Offhand, I don't know what the actual flow rate should be. The 'hang-on-back' waterfall style filters work well for axies and don't heat up the water. Beware of filters that are completely internal, they do heat the water.

 

[Jennewt]

I put your two threads together, as they are asking basically the same question. Thanks.

 

[springie]

hi jennewt i really appreciate your words of advice, i am only new to axolotls and im currently in the process of setting up my tank now, if you dont mind do you have an email address or something where i could contact you incase i do have any questions i need to ask? theres alot to know and ive been doing alot of reading i do want the best for my future pets any advice or help would be greatly appreciated..

 

[Kerry1968]

You can ask away on the forums for help and advice, that's what it's for! Also read around the site and you will find a wealth of information on keeping axolotls.

If you want to get in touch with a member directly you can private message them, just click on their name and you will see a list of options. But really, I would think all the questions you need to ask about axolotls are answered here in the forums or the information pages at axolotl.org or caudata culture.

 

[Jennewt]

I agree with Kerry, it's better to get advice right here. I prefer to answer questions on the forum, as there are other silent readers who may benefit. And if I'm too busy, I know others will answer:happy:

 

[gethin17]

Re: Housing axolotls

the filter i would recommend would be the ' fluval 105 ' is has a max capacity of 100ltrs (which is only 10 less than your actual tank) the filter has a relativly slow water flow rate, but you can also adjust the output's positioning quite alot which means you can adjust the output in such a way as to reduce the power and speed of the water flowing around your tank, which will hugely reduce the amount of stress the axolotls are currently under.

i am currently using this filter in my adult axolotl's tank, the axolotl is about 8" long and the tank is 61 x 30 x 31cm or 24 x 12 x 12" in size, i do not know how big my tank is in gallons or litres.

i truly hope this has been of some help to you, let me know if it has or not.
all the best :
Gethin