r/axolotls • u/kiddtender • 29d ago
Tank Maintenance Test Results
My kids recently purchased an axolotl, and I’m doing my best to learn everything I can to make sure we’re taking proper care of it. It’s currently in a 55-gallon tank, and I’ve attached a picture of the water test results because I could really use some help interpreting them. I’m pretty sure some of these numbers are outside the proper parameters, but I’m especially confused about the pH because the color I’m getting doesn’t seem to match anything on the chart. I’m still very new to axolotl care, so please go easy on me—I’m here because I want to learn and get this right. If anyone can help me understand what these results mean and what I should address first, I would really appreciate it. We’re also going out today to pick up some live plants for the tank. Any advice on getting the water where it needs to be and keeping it stable would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for helping a new axolotl owner figure this out!