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Old 16-11-2009, 08:56 PM
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i have only just seen these amazing lil creaturs about a week ago and ofcourse want one! i hav a spare tank and hav been lookin up some info like water temp quality filtration is there anything else that i would need to no before gettin one??
any help very usefull they look so cute!

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Old 17-11-2009, 11:59 AM
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They're so ACE! Loved my one, here's some tips for you

1) They live in cold water, mine used to live outide and survived a freeze so keep it cool and clean, depth has to be higher than the length of the axolotl
2) Water filter is necessary too, change the water 10% per week, then a full change every couple of months, just like you would with fish
3) They all eat different stuff, mine used to eat raw meat / vegetables and a staple fish food, the best was sinking pellets for pond fish.
4) Keep away from any areosols / air fresheners of course, if the tank is open topped
5) Keep an eye on it's fluffy gills - they indicate it's health, fluffy and big mean healthy, short and flaky means somethings wrong

Hope all that helps
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Old 25-11-2009, 09:46 AM
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I have 3 axolotls, tank, filter and lid if you want, come pick it up and its yours FREE
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Old 26-11-2009, 01:27 PM
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Damn wish I was in Doncaster lol!
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Old 26-11-2009, 01:29 PM
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Damn wish I was in Doncaster lol!
Me too!
South coast SUCKS! haha
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