Axolotl questions!

[Blue Dragonfly]

I was just reading the other msgs. i dont put mine in a seperate tank for feeding because i have this fish tank suction vacuum thingy. when they are finished eating i just suck up the extra food and it travels through the pipe and out the window. the vacuum thing is not expensive. it was $20 in australian dollars.

You will also need a water conditioner. dont not use the crystals. they are for gold fish only. i use a liquid one called "Stress coat" by API. it contains aloe vera. go to

www.aquariumpharm.com for more

It replaces the slime coat, reduces electrolyte loss, promotes tissue regeneration, removes chlorine and neuralizes chloramines. Also it is quiet concentrated, so you dont need much and it lasts a while. ends up being cheaper than the weaker ones.

Also, if you are dealing with a fungus problem, (i just lost one of mine to it) get on it straight away. Use half the ammount that it says on fungus solutions if they only have directions for fish. the problem with fungus is it goes straight for the feathery gills and moves quickly. that is why you should make sure there is no left over food which can start growing fungus and can be transfered to the axylotl.

ok, i think that is it. lol.

[Blue Dragonfly]

Umm.. also it is probaly a good idea to get a pH kit so you can test the water in the tank about once a week. the pH should be as close to neutral as possible. pH = 7.

lol. i cant stop talking

i know this all sounds complicated, but this is all stuff you would need for a basic goldfish tank. once you have the basics down, it is very simple to maintain.