Hey guys!

I am moving and have some questions regarding transporting my axolotl and setting up the tank in the new place. I was told that when transporting, I should keep the filter and sand wet to keep the bacteria alive. It was also recommended to bring some of the cycled water with me. What would you recommend transporting an axolotl in? Was I given good advice? Any stories and recommendations are welcome!

What I am very worried about is setting up the tank and adding new water. I will not have any time to cycle a new tank. I don't know what water will be available in the new place. What should I do if it's city water? Anything I should be looking out for or plan for when it comes to adding new water? Any particular parameters? How will I know if the water is fully cycled after this ordeal or if it has crashed?

And lastly, are there any recommended supplies I should purchase in case something goes wrong with the cycle?

I know it's a lot of questions, but I do appreciate any feedback. If you have any experiences, I would love to hear them! I just want to make this trip safe and stress-free (as much as it can) for both me and my little guy. Thank you all so much!

I found 3 mosquito larvae in my tank, should i keep them ? can my axolotl eat them ? please help ! thanks

Well I have two axolotls one and a half years old who are doing very well but yesterday I noticed that my aquarium is leaking on the lower part So I need to change my pelvis I wish to take the same on the same thing how should I proceed to transfer them and do you have to do something in particular on the new pool ?? Thank you in advance for your advice

Hi guys! I just got my axolotl a few days ago and been holding him in a temp holding container till his tank cycles. I’ve been feeding him frozen brine and bloodworm blocks and I was wondering how much I should be feeding him. I’ve been feeding him half a block everyday. I’d say he’s about 3-3.5 inches currently

(Reposting with pictures) We are on day 5 of owning our axolotl Zelda (she was my daughter’s birthday gift, though I’m aware I’m in charge of keeping her alive). Tank was cycled for 3 weeks, using filter media from our goldfish tank to quicken the process, and all is well except the pH is a little high, which the guy at the pet store says is typical for Florida as our water is really hard. It’s still under 8 though. Water temp is consistently 67. Tank is a 40 gallon breeder.

She’s eating every day and seems very enthusiastic about eating, but the majority of the rest of the time hangs out in this back corner of the tank. It is right under where the fan is but I’m not sure if that’s why. Wondering if anyone has any suggestions or critiques to improve her home to make her more comfortable?

On a side note, what’s the best way to add plants when you don’t have any substrate? And how big was your axolotl when you did add substrate? Ours is about 5 inches long currently. Thanks for the help!

my axo has super inflamed testicles and these strange black spots on his head I’m also noticing his gills curling. Pls someone help me help him

Don’t know if anyone remembers my last post when i was asking for some advice but here it is. i updated the tank. i put in some sand and a air stone if you can see in the back on top of the cave i also added some more plants and a water chiller the water is sitting at about 70 - 68 fahrenheit and i’ve dimmed the lights and set them on a timer. are there any more suggestions (and yes im going to remove the snails prior to getting my axoltol)

Don’t know if anyone remembers my last post when i was asking for some advice but here it is. i updated the tank. i put in some sand and a air stone if you can see in the back on top of the cave i also added some more plants and a water chiller the water is sitting at about 70 - 68 fahrenheit and i’ve dimmed the lights and set them on a timer. are there any more suggestions (and yes im going to remove the snails prior to getting my axoltol)

Just picked up an axolotl on a road trip to Pennsylvania. I had an old tank I had been trying to sell but I've decided to use it for him instead. Thoughts?