Hello... I am a newbie to axolotls although I have done lots of research and have been wanting one for a few years now... I have 2 x 5 month olds in a 30 gallon with low flow filter, lots of floating plastic plants for cover, with two hidey spots. Now, I have been getting conflicting info while doing my research as to whether or not they also need aeration in the form of a small bubbler and also whether or not it is ok to use sand for the bottom of the tank!? I've read in some places that they will ingest the sand and become ill but it seems that many people on this forum use sand?? so.. I would have to guess it's not bad for them... ? Right now I have a bare bottom tank which is not very nice looking plus I keep watching them slide around and I would think it would stress them out!? I know I may need to get a bigger tank for them when they get bigger but that's ok because I also have a 55 gallon that is empty right now... I just set them up in the 30 for now.
I've been feeding frozen blood worms and frozen brine shrimp (which they LOVE)... I wonder if I may be overfeeding though... however, they do eat EVERY bit of food .. so is it ok as long as they eat it all or will they overeat to the point of making themselves sick?! I'm sure I have more questions but I can't think of them right now...
Thanks for any and all help!
I've been feeding frozen blood worms and frozen brine shrimp (which they LOVE)... I wonder if I may be overfeeding though... however, they do eat EVERY bit of food .. so is it ok as long as they eat it all or will they overeat to the point of making themselves sick?! I'm sure I have more questions but I can't think of them right now...
Thanks for any and all help!