Axolotl: Basic Tank Set Up

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This video is a visual representation of what I feel is an appropriate basic set up for a new axolotl. Of course, feel free to get creative and create a tank that speaks to you!
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Equipment Recommendations/Needs:
Seachem Prime
20 Gallon LONG Fish Tank (30" x 12" x 12")
Tank Lid In Video - Exo Terra Screen Cover for Hinged Door, 20 to 29-Gallon
Other Lid Options - Exo Terra Aquarium & Terrarium Screen Cover, 20 - 29-gal OR Top Fin® Hinged Aquarium Glass Top, 29 inch
Fluval U3 Underwater Filter
Bio-Sponge Filter Kit
Fluval Q.5 Air Pump
OR
Tetra Whisper 20 Air Pump
Aquarium Air Tubing
Air Stone/Bar
Thermometer
DECOR:
Soft Fake Plants
Aquarium Hide - 1 per axolotl
Anything LARGER than an adult axolotl's head
NOT SAFE DECOR:
Anything with rough edges
Anything they can fit in their mouths
Anything with fishing line
SUBSTRATE:
Fine Aquarium Sand / Pool Sand / Play Sand
Slate Rock
Slate Tile
NONE
SAFE ROCKS:
Crystalline Quartz
Jade
Microcrystalline Quartz
Onyx
Petrified Wood
Slate
Basalt
Porphyry
Schist
Commercially available “River Rocks”
Mica
Tapecrete or similar acrylic based concrete products, properly treated and sealed
Obsidian
(At some times crushed coral to help raise pH)
SAFE LIVE PLANTS:
Anubias Nana
Anubias Isabelle
Anubias Barteri
Java Ferns
Java Moss
Water Lettuce
Hornwort
Frogbit
Lilaeopsis
Eleocharis (Hairgrass)
Congensis
Narrow Chain Sword
Amazon Sword
Water Sprite
Salvinia Minima
Brazilian Pennywort
Banana Plants

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  • @kayleemiller8711
    @kayleemiller87114 жыл бұрын

    This was so helpful! I don't have an axolotl yet, but I'm learning a lot before I get one and you are always so fun to watch and give so much good (correct) information! Thank you!!

  • @jackvoid4364

    @jackvoid4364

    3 жыл бұрын

    same here dude.

  • @shanthimuthusamy1297

    @shanthimuthusamy1297

    3 жыл бұрын

    Me too

  • @tracieburch2996

    @tracieburch2996

    3 жыл бұрын

    Did you get one

  • @Verrrrrr

    @Verrrrrr

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yeah did you get one?

  • @slugcat6226

    @slugcat6226

    3 жыл бұрын

    op did you ever get an axolotl?

  • @ellietsotos5229
    @ellietsotos52294 жыл бұрын

    I came from TikTok and I love this stuff

  • @nooope5213

    @nooope5213

    4 жыл бұрын

    Ellie Tsotos shame

  • @eVilRawrZone

    @eVilRawrZone

    4 жыл бұрын

    Saaaaaaaame

  • @windiashe126

    @windiashe126

    4 жыл бұрын

    i came over from tiktok too!!! I love ALL your videos!! even your makeup ones!!!

  • @fbi8237

    @fbi8237

    4 жыл бұрын

    Oh god

  • @northsaturn7962

    @northsaturn7962

    3 жыл бұрын

    Me to

  • @brianareyna11
    @brianareyna114 жыл бұрын

    “He’s cute but stupid” I love you you’re so blunt and cheerful

  • @jackvoid4364
    @jackvoid43643 жыл бұрын

    its good to see so many people taking care of an endangered species and helping others take care of them aswell. thanks for the help!

  • @ciahope8549
    @ciahope85494 жыл бұрын

    i’m never gonna use this but i’m too invested at this point

  • @louzo5175

    @louzo5175

    3 жыл бұрын

    did u get an axolotl

  • @hiilikemushrooms200

    @hiilikemushrooms200

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@louzo5175 she/he/they probably didn’t tbh. 😂 I found one and it’s 100 fucking dollars. They are kinda expensive. My 30 gallon tank was about 100 dollars as well. Keep in mind you have to get sand,slates,purifying solution, thermometer, filter,FOOD, and you can get decorations such as plants, terra cotta, and more. If you read this ty. I have bad grammar as well. Not from here.

  • @claycountydays

    @claycountydays

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@hiilikemushrooms200 bro I found a golden axolotl for 50 dollars from a breeder I'm not even gonna buy one but still

  • @rem3284

    @rem3284

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@hiilikemushrooms200 I’m planning on getting an axolotl, and most the ones I have seen range from 20-30 dollars! It really depends on the colour type though, as for there is colours that can only be breaded by specialists

  • @hiilikemushrooms200

    @hiilikemushrooms200

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@rem3284 the one I found has been raised very well. It’s all black too

  • @citlaliitatidelagarza7355
    @citlaliitatidelagarza73554 жыл бұрын

    “They’re cute but they’re stupid” me

  • @StellarMoo97

    @StellarMoo97

    4 жыл бұрын

    Like a toddler!

  • @caleb-5921

    @caleb-5921

    4 жыл бұрын

    me but not cute

  • @cryingissofun7432

    @cryingissofun7432

    3 жыл бұрын

    me but not cute x2

  • @onetoomanyrawrs5798

    @onetoomanyrawrs5798

    3 жыл бұрын

    me but not cute x3

  • @charliespring1427

    @charliespring1427

    3 жыл бұрын

    haha. Same.

  • @cshimi
    @cshimi4 жыл бұрын

    from my fyp to my recommend on yt, i cannot escape you. is this my sign to buy an axolotl like ive been thinking?

  • @stressinabox

    @stressinabox

    4 жыл бұрын

    I'm working on world domination in 2020. Glad to hear it's working! :D

  • @louzo5175

    @louzo5175

    3 жыл бұрын

    did u buy one? if not i will curse ya

  • @cshimi

    @cshimi

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@louzo5175 you're going to be have to curse me, i still havent got one :(

  • @RiaBagala

    @RiaBagala

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@stressinabox hahaha 🤣

  • @soybean1610
    @soybean16104 жыл бұрын

    Your shirt is the greatest thing ever, I love HTTYD. I’m planning to get an axolotl buddy soon after I move out, because I’ve been researching them forever and my parents hate amphibians. I’m so happy to be learning about these cuties.

  • @ickygirlart
    @ickygirlart4 жыл бұрын

    Hello! I just stumbled upon your videos! I have two axolotls myself and I love them so much. This is probably one of the best videos I've seen and your other one talking about axolotl basic tank products. I work at a local pet store and I go through an axolotl keeping talk at least once a day, so this is normally the talk I have as well! You really did a great job. I do have one thing I think would be beneficial to talk about. Cycling a tank before putting an axolotl in it I believe is important. While you can put them in before and monitor their water parameters, most people don't have the knowledge of the nitrogen cycle and what to look out for when they are cycling. It also gives owners a chance to learn about water parameters before they start taking care of an axolotl. When I first kept an axolotl I had no idea what pH, ammonia, nitrites, or nitrates meant. Honestly it would probably take a whole video to discuss, but this is something I wish somebody would have talked to me about before owning an axolotl. I hope you cover this in the future! Good luck with your axolotl endeavors and well wishes to the lotl babies you are giving so much love and care to! I might just work on rescuing these babies myself learning about your stories. 💖

  • @avvakinnersley9294
    @avvakinnersley92943 жыл бұрын

    I have an Axolotl and I am upgrading his tank, so thanks this helped a lot.

  • @davieslocum-owle4351
    @davieslocum-owle43514 жыл бұрын

    Found you on tik Tok and you have started an axolotl obsession I didn’t know I needed. My husband is not happy, but I have never been more excited for something!

  • @katiehotz8047
    @katiehotz80473 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! This is awesome! I’m getting one in September so I’m really excited!

  • @cycle2.035
    @cycle2.0354 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for this video! I was looking up how you take care of them and found this, From what a read it said a 10 cal tank per axolotl! now I know that a 20 cal is much better. Thanks!

  • @Zoemme99
    @Zoemme994 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much! I’m doing a lot of research and hope to get an Axolotl within the next few years. Love your TikTok!

  • @ajendkdhrjdnd1347

    @ajendkdhrjdnd1347

    4 жыл бұрын

    We almost have the same last nem

  • @LilPigeon11008
    @LilPigeon110082 жыл бұрын

    I got an axolotl yesterday and this really helped! Thanks a ton!

  • @jessi2990
    @jessi29904 жыл бұрын

    Ahhhh!! I have been in love with these little guys for so damn long!! Begged my parents to get one when I was about 10, but after watching all you KZread and TikTok videos about them, I am soooo glad she said no! I had no clue about the amount of work that is needed to just prepare everything for them and I know that I would not have looked after it correctly!!

  • @frankeguzzi
    @frankeguzzi2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this video, very much appreciated with all the links to everything we need. You rock 🤘🏻

  • @MoopNoodlez
    @MoopNoodlez2 жыл бұрын

    I might be getting an axolotl and I’ve been watching your videos on TikTok, on KZread and I even looked at your website!!! Thank you so much :)

  • @zoelaws4797
    @zoelaws47974 жыл бұрын

    U r fantastic I saw a vid off TikTok and then came over here...i love u and ALL ur pets

  • @xxrandomgamerxx810
    @xxrandomgamerxx810 Жыл бұрын

    LOOK AT THE SMILLING BOY

  • @screaming_dumpsterfire8580
    @screaming_dumpsterfire85804 жыл бұрын

    I love your vids!💕 keep up the absolutely amazing work!! :F

  • @kburg6333
    @kburg6333 Жыл бұрын

    Wow just got mine last week thanks for the video

  • @AnnaSingsChannel
    @AnnaSingsChannel3 жыл бұрын

    I have an extra 10 gallon, ordered my baby axy💗 so excited. Will be upgrading to a 20 gal long once he gets bigger. Got all the food, cycled the tank, I’m so ready!

  • @mary_mackerel4285
    @mary_mackerel42853 жыл бұрын

    This is such a helpful vid!!! Thank you so much.

  • @squidia2060
    @squidia20603 жыл бұрын

    This will help me a lot i since I am rescaping my tank soon! Thank you!

  • @arendoxh1874
    @arendoxh18744 жыл бұрын

    Really nice house for the axolotl !

  • @brownieboy8405
    @brownieboy84053 жыл бұрын

    Ow wow. I thought for a second that you didn't have a n y t h I n g in the tank. No filter or anything 😬 Great video!!

  • @poptartpoltergeist9765
    @poptartpoltergeist97653 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this! My lil Polantras will be very pleased ^^

  • @greggbothma1691
    @greggbothma16914 жыл бұрын

    I love this channel oml!!!

  • @tanikashell5849
    @tanikashell58494 жыл бұрын

    Came from TicTok getting excited!

  • @bigsteppacustoms
    @bigsteppacustoms Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful video

  • @honeybunn_deluxxe
    @honeybunn_deluxxe3 жыл бұрын

    You're a real life saver 😊💜thank you so much!

  • @nonstop-dee
    @nonstop-dee3 жыл бұрын

    It’s my first time having one of these as a pet and there really cool just a lil mad I can’t hold it but I like looking at them

  • @maiplayground
    @maiplayground2 жыл бұрын

    THANK YOU I've been researching like crazy on how to cat proof a tank before i buy an axolotl.

  • @bethanywilkinson8925
    @bethanywilkinson89254 жыл бұрын

    Found you on insta yesterday, axolotyls are fascinating, subscribed!

  • @chaddoesstuff9161
    @chaddoesstuff91614 жыл бұрын

    Great video came from TikTok CONGRATS ON 1 MILLION

  • @pamelafisher248
    @pamelafisher2484 жыл бұрын

    I'm from Tik Tok. I find this stuff very interesting. Love to learn about aquatic animals.

  • @valya8043
    @valya80434 жыл бұрын

    The reson i came is because you inspired me to be a axolotl owner! Of course i will do all the research first!

  • @ari_7002
    @ari_70024 жыл бұрын

    i’m thinking of getting one actually thx for the help 💕 came from tiktok

  • @tillyfricker1128
    @tillyfricker11283 жыл бұрын

    “They are cute but they are stupid” Me: so basically like my cat.

  • @Mewmewblackberryyay
    @Mewmewblackberryyay4 жыл бұрын

    I'm obsessed with your tiktok and randomly got suggested your channel here😍

  • @id_vixen
    @id_vixen4 жыл бұрын

    Here from tiktok love all your videos! Cant wait to watch more of your content and cant wait to see the rest of the babies hatch 😁💖

  • @hiilikemushrooms200
    @hiilikemushrooms2003 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! I needed to know. 🤍

  • @stinkydx714
    @stinkydx7144 жыл бұрын

    I adore your tiktoks! I’m glad you have a youtube!

  • @shiki8356
    @shiki83563 жыл бұрын

    How to setup a tank for Axolotl = -fresh clean dechlorinated water -use bigger stone(they might accidently eat them)like Slate rock -Provide a lot of Hides for them(they hate light) -20 gallon long tank is best option -filtration (with sponge, hose, air pump) -tank top cover(if u have another pets like dogs and cats, and axolotl can jump out of water) -Hook up the air sponge to the air pump(20 gallons air pump) -Thermometer(temperature 60-65°F) -Bubbler(for bubble in tank water) -flooville filter(upright position is better)

  • @noelleisaac4414
    @noelleisaac44144 жыл бұрын

    i love my axolotl! great vid

  • @thebigstinker334
    @thebigstinker3342 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! I don't have an axolotl yet but, im considering getting one 😊

  • @riverblood6669
    @riverblood66693 жыл бұрын

    Im trying to learn about them so I can take good care of mine when I get it!

  • @durplegympie1234
    @durplegympie12342 жыл бұрын

    That face of it its so cuteeee!!!

  • @BrianGMarkey
    @BrianGMarkey2 жыл бұрын

    ty this was sooooooo helpful

  • @fralinger_bt4859
    @fralinger_bt48594 жыл бұрын

    Getting an axolotl in a week because of you.. so excited!! 😁

  • @stressinabox

    @stressinabox

    4 жыл бұрын

    Fralinger_bt Make sure you do lots of research! 😄

  • @fralinger_bt4859

    @fralinger_bt4859

    4 жыл бұрын

    stressinabox I have done lots of research already! But, I am worried about what I should feed it. I googled it and it said to feed it bloodworms, earthworms, or salmon pellets. What do you use to feed yours?

  • @radioheadfan1

    @radioheadfan1

    4 жыл бұрын

    Fralinger_bt You can feed younger Axies bloodworm cubes, but as they get older it’s better to feed them live!

  • @GruntCatcher
    @GruntCatcher4 жыл бұрын

    was recommended this video by KZread, i love your tik tok! i have an axolotl of my own!

  • @stepchicken3119
    @stepchicken31194 жыл бұрын

    Congratulations on 1M on TikTok ❤️

  • @michalahkim5836
    @michalahkim58364 жыл бұрын

    Here from TikTok!!!

  • @aleeradoblah9010
    @aleeradoblah90104 жыл бұрын

    Here from tiktok.. Wanted to show support cause you're an awesome human being.. My daughter has been a fan of these lil creatures four a while now.. So if that day ever comes.. I know where to get thar right info.. Keep doing you..

  • @tristanoler3315
    @tristanoler33153 жыл бұрын

    GURL! I see you all over my TikTok fyp. I didn't know you had a channel.

  • @simonneversleeps9018
    @simonneversleeps90184 жыл бұрын

    That’s a cool guinea pig ya got there

  • @saraiahconde9325
    @saraiahconde93254 жыл бұрын

    Bean is soooo adorable 🤗💞💞🥺

  • @isaacyaha2690
    @isaacyaha26904 жыл бұрын

    wow that axolotl is living the best life

  • @sydneytoth5834
    @sydneytoth58344 жыл бұрын

    I hope I get an axolotl for my birthday! I've done a lot of research💖

  • @crippledtrash5367
    @crippledtrash53674 жыл бұрын

    Congrats on 1M! I can't wait for the baby axolotls to hatch ouo

  • @britneyblack3948
    @britneyblack39482 жыл бұрын

    Thank you

  • @JackiieLo
    @JackiieLo4 жыл бұрын

    I came from tiktok and you are awesome I love your videos! ❤️

  • @akeminc1261

    @akeminc1261

    3 жыл бұрын

    ☝🏻🤡

  • @clareholt2957
    @clareholt29574 жыл бұрын

    Currently planning my budget around axolotls

  • @ryanjones7851
    @ryanjones7851 Жыл бұрын

    I have a 75 galling tank for my two. Thinking about adding hornwart for a floating plant that is easy to take care of

  • @puppysworld7306
    @puppysworld7306 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much this was helpful cuz I was getting a blue pet axolotl

  • @addyshand4013
    @addyshand40134 жыл бұрын

    love your shirt

  • @feya1621
    @feya16214 жыл бұрын

    is the cat’s name Bean?! AHH THATS SO CUTE

  • @joshuagriffin3342

    @joshuagriffin3342

    3 жыл бұрын

    Axolotl Care

  • @louzo5175

    @louzo5175

    3 жыл бұрын

    did u know what bean in russian is bob his russian name is bob✌️😎

  • @reginaruiz8667
    @reginaruiz86672 жыл бұрын

    I'm fan of your videos. I don't have an axolotl, I don't want to have one, but I love watching em

  • @christonkriel5931
    @christonkriel59314 жыл бұрын

    I found you on tiktok and love your vids sooo much

  • @star_amxthyst4563
    @star_amxthyst45634 жыл бұрын

    I love your content on youtube and tiktok :D

  • @matricialinn
    @matricialinn4 жыл бұрын

    I'm here from TikTok I love your vibes

  • @ames6225
    @ames62253 жыл бұрын

    Very helpful vidoe thank you

  • @kayleighfletcher1810
    @kayleighfletcher18104 жыл бұрын

    I’m here from tiktok and love ur channels 😘

  • @akeminc1261

    @akeminc1261

    3 жыл бұрын

    ☝🏻🤡

  • @don.richard8823
    @don.richard88237 ай бұрын

    Thank you for sharing with us!👍🏻 I'm setting up a 20 gallon long tank set up for my son he wants one as a new pet .. Please tell me Ideas to keep tank water temps🌡️down in the summer time?

  • @elizabethphillips9037
    @elizabethphillips90374 жыл бұрын

    I came from tick-tok and I love your vids I like anything to do with axolotl‘s or how every you spell it but your awesome and congrats on 1mill on tick tok

  • @thatecogamer
    @thatecogamer4 жыл бұрын

    Aaaaaahhhh remember to hit that 10 min!!!! But aaaaahhh congrats!!

  • @eyesforstars9917
    @eyesforstars99174 жыл бұрын

    Just got a new subscriber❤️

  • @Tyler-nt9gd
    @Tyler-nt9gd4 жыл бұрын

    How did you do your first tank cycle? I ordered the same dechlorinator and tank just few droplets for the amount of 20 gallons and filter and wait? Thank you

  • @reevehoughton128
    @reevehoughton1284 жыл бұрын

    “Axolotls are cute but they’re dumb,” why do you think I call myself the Axolotl Queen

  • @Scout799
    @Scout7994 жыл бұрын

    This is decently approved

  • @lexiebaker24
    @lexiebaker244 жыл бұрын

    Can you do a video on all the different colors/kinds of axolotls? Love the little guys!

  • @bryanna._.8401
    @bryanna._.84014 жыл бұрын

    i love your cat shirt!!

  • @dalenbroussard4224
    @dalenbroussard42243 жыл бұрын

    She’s hilarious😂😂

  • @kayleighfontenot6969
    @kayleighfontenot69694 жыл бұрын

    I love your tic toc videos 😁 and Hi🤗

  • @koquao
    @koquao Жыл бұрын

    IM GETTING AN AXO ON SATURDAY! 🎉

  • @ashleewhittaker3427
    @ashleewhittaker34274 жыл бұрын

    Like all the other comments I came from TikTok 😂 But I’ve always loved Axolotols so yay!

  • @sillysillyashley
    @sillysillyashley Жыл бұрын

    Thank u!!!!!

  • @ractions6354
    @ractions63544 жыл бұрын

    I’m addicted to your tik toks

  • @maikeru674
    @maikeru6744 жыл бұрын

    I have one myself and my friend wants to get one. I sent him this video for his tank setup because I thought it was a great video. Keep up the great work. Also congrats on tik tok!

  • @barbie240
    @barbie2404 жыл бұрын

    Love this I’ve wanted one of these for awhile this just encourages me!! Thanks so much for all the info

  • @kailahslifestyle7335
    @kailahslifestyle73354 жыл бұрын

    I’m here from tiktok 🤪🤪I love you sm😍

  • @feya1621

    @feya1621

    4 жыл бұрын

    Same!

  • @peeplocilo9018

    @peeplocilo9018

    3 жыл бұрын

    ☝🏻💩

  • @user-pv8nb5gg1i
    @user-pv8nb5gg1i9 ай бұрын

    Hi! This video was really helpful! I was wondering, what do you do to fix the temperature of the water if it is too high? Thanks Great video!

  • @nicolemh
    @nicolemh4 жыл бұрын

    I’m living vicariously through you and your tanks because I do not have to ability (willingness) to maintain one of my own. So thank you for that! 😘

  • @sunflowers1184
    @sunflowers11844 жыл бұрын

    Please make a video on how to properly cycle a tank! 😊

  • @tiad2739
    @tiad27394 жыл бұрын

    Aawwww it's so cuteeeeee

  • @theartchums5875
    @theartchums58752 жыл бұрын

    YAY ITS THAT AXOLOTL BREEDER FROM TIK TOK SHE SO COOL

  • @littlemau1360
    @littlemau13603 жыл бұрын

    Oh my gosh, its so funny your lotl is named Loki! My ball python is named loki, and I'm upgrading her from her 20 gal and using that tank for my (eventual) axolotl!

  • @swaygle
    @swaygle3 жыл бұрын

    Question: Since the sponge filter bubbles, would you say that I would need a bubbler along with the sponge filter?

  • @cassy27100

    @cassy27100

    3 жыл бұрын

    This is kinda late but most axolotls don’t like having a lot of movement in the water it can stress them out so you would only use the sponge filter. I’ve seen some axolotls that like the bubblers and will play in them but most don’t like them.

  • @zoro-cq8ti
    @zoro-cq8ti3 жыл бұрын

    Im getting axolotl and it's pink to um subed and this is so helful

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