I have just got my first axoltols and just set up the tank and put her in today, got her through a friend as they could no longer look after her and probably wasnt kept in the best conditions so thought i would rescue her, never had anything like this before and trying to gather up as much information as i can the temperature is reading 70 degrees f and 21 degrees c which i think might be too warm or is this bearable for them
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Question: What is the right temperature for my axoltols
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21 degrees is bearable but any higher than that and you're likely to encounter problems. Axolotls in temps higher than 23-24 degrees are much more likely to succumb to heat stress which can lead to a whole lot of other problems.
Living in Australia, my tank for the past month or so has been averaging around 20-21 degrees and my axies do okay with it.
The recommended temp for axolotls I believe is somewhere between 16-18 degrees C. There are a lot of ways you can try and keep your tank cool; for example having it lower in the your house (on the ground, in the basement, etc.), having air conditioning running to keep the room at a constant temp, buying a small fan to blow across the top of the water and using ice bottles.
There's some more good information here:
Axolotls - Requirements & Water Conditions in Captivity
Hope this helps!
Living in Australia, my tank for the past month or so has been averaging around 20-21 degrees and my axies do okay with it.
The recommended temp for axolotls I believe is somewhere between 16-18 degrees C. There are a lot of ways you can try and keep your tank cool; for example having it lower in the your house (on the ground, in the basement, etc.), having air conditioning running to keep the room at a constant temp, buying a small fan to blow across the top of the water and using ice bottles.
There's some more good information here:
Axolotls - Requirements & Water Conditions in Captivity
Hope this helps!
thanks for your help i think i will try and get it down a little as i live in scotland and its freezing here just now so i dont know what the temperature will be like in the summer if its high now in winter
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My tank is set at 22c and my axis are happy and healthy.