AXOLOTL CARE GUIDE | Housing, Feeding, & Tank Mates | Ambystoma mexicanum

[@GirlTalksFish]

Here's my blog post version of the video. Let me know if you have any questions, and I'll be happy to answer them! www.agamerswife.com/2018/02/axolotl-care-sheet-housing-feeding-and.html

[@meylinhernandez461]

My axi's gills tend to shrink from time to time, and they've never developed like the axolotls I see online (with long, feathery gills). I was wondering if there's a way to fix that? He's a little less than 5 inches long at the moment, he eats well, and his tank is always clean. I don't know what's wrong...

[@lindafarmer4255]

A Gamer's Wife #

[@GirlTalksFish]

@@meylinhernandez461 With fluffy gills, I heard it's a combination of genetics and environment. Your axolotl's parents may just have shorter gills. All you can do is keep the water quality clean, the axolotl well-fed, and cross your fingers. :)

[@GirlTalksFish]

@@lindafarmer4255 Thanks for watching! :)

[@meylinhernandez461]

@@GirlTalksFish hey, my axi is getting white fluff on his finger tips, and a buddy told me to tub him for a couple days with some methylene blue (changing his water every day of course). I've been doing this for 3 days now but nothing... the white stiff is still there. It's not a lot (it's not like on his body, just the tip of his legs) but I dont qant him to die. I'm desperate for him to get better bc i think my other axi died of this stuff a long while back. Btw he eats just fine. Any advice would be much appreciated. 😪

[@daelynxoxo3534]

Have I ever considered getting an Axolotl as a pet? No. Am I still watching this at night when I should be sleeping because i have school tomorrow? Yes. Yes I am.

[@GirlTalksFish]

Lol! And now, the seed has been planted... _must... get... axolotl..._ 😂

[@beachpartgirl16]

Same lmao 😂😂

[@fsalex937]

@@GirlTalksFish how big is your tank and if you can link what you have in your axolotl tank that would be brilliant

[@GirlTalksFish]

@@fsalex937 Sure thing! I got a 20 gallon tank and the fake plants and decorations are from PetSmart (www.petsmart.com/fish/decor-gravel-and-substrate/ornaments/top-fin-greenery-driftwood-aquarium-ornament-5013323.html ). The filter is an AquaClear 50 (amzn.to/2L7jTEw ) and the thermometer is this digital one (amzn.to/2Xo2Ch1 ). I also got a small fan to blow across the water surface (amzn.to/2L7jW3a ). Can't remember what else I'm missing, but let me know if you have any other questions!

[@fsalex937]

@@GirlTalksFish thank you so much!❤

[@griffinclements3908]

Do not put gravel in the tank it can kill them. Sand is my choice mainly because I use live plants. Astro terf can also work as a substrate

[@GirlTalksFish]

Ooo, astro terf sounds cool! Have a planted carpet look without the effort. I'll definitely have to look into that.

[@modifiedmomma2365]

I use river rocks so they’re a bit too large for her to eat ☺️ but cleaning can be a pain.

[@creativemachineyt944]

griffin clements Hey! If you have tons of decorations in the tank, you can do bare bottom! It will only stress them out if they font have any or enough decorations. It’s really easy to clean, I really recommend it! That’s what my axolotl Aether has in his tank!

[@Justme-pt1ld]

I just do bare bottom. :) Very easy to clean.

[@birbsandme750]

Sand is a good choice for fake plants too. I belive you should use because axoltols like to rest on plants and live plants will be crushed when they are resting on it.

[@MrShrimpandgrits]

"axolotls aren't as popular yet" Minecraft: allow me to introduce myself

[@louzo5175]

hope they will become more and more popular pets

[@finishhim6663]

@@louzo5175 my wife is only playing Minecraft again because of the Axolotl. If we were able to keep one I know we'd have one.

[@professionaldumbo5609]

I'm from the future and they did

[@idiotic2145]

@@louzo5175 and people care for them well they are very fragile animals

[@Futurebound_jpg]

As far as I know they’ve been hella popular pets for over 6 years. I see art of them constantly, see them online as pets all the time, and they were a big trend on KZbin 5 years ago or so. Just because YOU heard of them from mine craft doesn’t mean they weren’t popular and beloved animals before that lmao. Ur like those bitches who say tiktok make things popular, honey no, it was popular already that’s why tiktok heard of it, just cuz ur uncultured and get all ur info and content from one single game or app doesn’t mean it deserve the credit for introducing it to the entire public 🙄 minecraft only added them because they’re already popular and loved

[@GAMEKILLER188]

I die every time they bonk into the glass.

[@GirlTalksFish]

Lol! Sooo derpy.

[@okmemers]

Same

[@roblox.__potatoe7334]

TheOnlyTrueGamer, here you go: 2:14 and 3:44

[@frogzet502]

@@GirlTalksFish derpy in a cute way of course

[@wh1sp0]

I am way past dead at this point. I have two.

[@creepstr]

My axolotl: :) Me, in tears: I LOVE YOU, YOU FUNKY LITTLE MAN

[@GirlTalksFish]

🤣😂🤣

[@abby_claire]

Axolotls smiles are the best thing to happen to this world

[@theaxolotlgod1204]

I love axolotl smiles so much

[@jqegqr7462]

same! my axolotls will be staring at me doing my work and im just like: i love you guys so much their little smiles are everything. dont get me started on their yawns

[@afewofmycommentsarecringy.8646]

@@abby_claire Axolotl Yawns: *am i a joke to you?*

[@dimitris.4484]

They looks like cute pokemons.

[@GirlTalksFish]

I know, right? That's why I can't resist them; gotta catch 'em all! :)

[@barbaravokatis3001]

true

[@GirlTalksFish]

@@barbaravokatis3001 Lol

[@Chill_Bill745]

Mudkip

[@DooksSpooky]

Lol its mudkip!!

[@lukelblitz3627]

"a 5/5 because of their regenerative powers" this almost sounds like a game guide and not a pet guide

[@GirlTalksFish]

Heck yeah! I'm always trying to level up my real-life Pokemon.

[@xs2196]

The Axolotls are so lively! And I love the grey one’s gills they’re so feathery. No both of them

[@GirlTalksFish]

Thank you so much! :)))

[@isla7591]

Mao mao

[@zeearts9484]

"They don't really like light, you need to have a lot of hiding spots for them, and they should also be in cold water" *Maybe I too, am, an axolotl..*

[@zalfanyurfianto3504]

lmao

[@lazycraz6740]

Fr

[@L3R0YYY]

I am axolotl.

[@L3R0YYY]

@Dr.Samuel Hayden and your age assuming.

[@L3R0YYY]

@Dr.Samuel Hayden bro I don't understand most of the stuff with the app I'm using

[@robbemertenss7912]

I’m an experienced Axolotl owner but I still like to watch these videos! This was one of the only videos I could find who actually gives pretty much all of the information you will need to own one! Very good job! :) Well I tried to keep a guppy colony with my axolotls, I have 4 in a 90 gallon tank, all 4 adults, I added 150 guppies which I bought from a friend in the tank, my plan was to keep the guppies there for the axolotls to take AND keep the colony going but to my surprise I woke up the very next day and only 9 guppies were left! 😂 These monsters never stop eating haha, anyway, loved your video! axolotls are awesome! Greetings from Belgium! :)

[@GirlTalksFish]

Lol, your axolotls are guppy-eating machines! I have a friend who put some of her guppies with her 3 axolotls, and they never touched them. They prefer to wait for their owner to conveniently drop pellets and earthworms right in front of their mouths. 😂

[@robbemertenss7912]

A Gamer's Wife goddamn haha, would wish they left the guppies alone haha, love your channel! I’m looking at all of your videos at the moment! Very great and correct information in all of them, love it! 👌🏻

[@GirlTalksFish]

Lol, true - 141 guppies is a lot to lose! So glad to have you on the channel; I hope to have another axolotl video out soon. And please feel free to share your experience in the comments because I'd love to learn from you too!

[@adventuresofgummybear39]

@@GirlTalksFish i found this vid very helpful and i am trying to bye one but i has to know lots of things about them to get one, and i loved your vid!

[@marrifan4169]

hi

[@andyjones945]

2:13 "Dammit"

[@GirlTalksFish]

Lol!

[@tabathabrogan9467]

Andy Jones lol

[@gametrue2229]

I dont get it

[@tabathabrogan9467]

Gametrue 22 when he hits the glass wall that when he said damnit

[@GirlTalksFish]

@@gametrue2229 What Tabatha said. :)

[@jojoMantraMind]

When I was 14 I got my first Axolotl, and he was, I would guess given his size at the time, around 3 years old. He died just this year, I am 28 now, so that was 14 years ago. That would have made him 17 years old. He grew quite emaciated and frail, and at the end would no longer take any food. But I have kept many many axolotls and have never seen one get as old as he did, he was quite ancient. My other axolotl lived to be 12, and I currently have one that is 5, and he is quite young looking. I think they can get to be pretty old if kept right and fed properly.

[@MariaGarcia-pd2dn]

Wow! Write a book

[@phoebec3174]

Hi Irene! I just wanted to let you know that after seeing this video a few weeks ago I looked into them and fell in love. After lots of researching and reading I’m ready for them. Next weekend I’m setting up a tank! Because of you I’m the happiest I’ve been in a while. Thank you sooooo much.

[@crimsoncherrypicked5431]

How is yours doing now?

[@GeorgeLucas1138]

I am taking on two aoxoltls from someone who has passed away. Ive been in the fish world a while but never scratched the surface on axolotls. Thank you for the thorough walk through of their care as I am beginning my journey

[@LMat_MX]

Cool

[@JadeyWadey2020]

There’s more colors like: albino ,wild,leucistic, golden albino,albino,chimera ,harequin and pure wild

[@GirlTalksFish]

Oh yeah there's a ton of colors... I'm sure they'll come up with more in the future!

[@guadalupecarrillo8713]

yes finally a coment with more colors the weirdest one i ever seen was gray silver like and a complete gold 😍

[@Lucy-dw5ro]

There is also Copper

[@Justme-pt1ld]

I have a golden albino. :)

[@danielmartinezdev]

hey what colour is the one at the beginning, is it melanoid or copper melanoid?

[@jadecahill8452]

Got my two babies about 2 months ago and they are all settled in! I loved this video and I love your set up!! Your axolotls are gorgeous!

[@GirlTalksFish]

That's awesome! You should totally do a video and show them off. 😁

[@jasmineblum4332]

where can i buy axolotls?

[@juliustime7809]

@@jasmineblum4332 did you see the video

[@lindadevoy4321]

I was told that they can’t live together! My one seems very lovely 🥲

[@DespairBringer]

Here in Mexico there is a ton of information regarding care and husbandry, last week there was a freshwater fish event in Queretaro with ton of legal specimens selling for dirt cheap, got out of there with a couple of golden Ambystoma mexicanum and an Ambystoma dumerilii (the patzcuaro axolotl).

[@xlown8561]

How are ur axolotls nowadays?

[@andreslopez-aguirre2345]

Do you know if the event is still around?? I live in Mexico and would love to go

[@DespairBringer]

@@andreslopez-aguirre2345 creo que es cada septiembre el evento.

[@grace.lily17]

I’m getting an Axolotl for my birthday and this was really helpful, I agree a lot of websites give incorrect information that can harm your Axolotl. My main reason for watching is about the tank and you answered my questions perfectly! Thanks again for the info

[@minimetalhead66]

As a beginner mama of 3 lotls I really needed this guide. So helpful

[@dzimlee]

only heard of these creatures in minecraft since they'll be adding them in the next patch so my curiosity led me to this video. and thank you for this, very informative. sadly can't keep one cause i live in a tropical place where it's scorching hot. I'll just keep some on minecraft.

[@drsharkboy6568]

Just wait until they’re added in Minecraft 1.17...

[@GirlTalksFish]

Lol! I would love to see that.

[@asiamangape4311]

@@GirlTalksFish hehe

[@brownieboy8405]

I can't wait :) I will have an army of them.

[@mgsbrowning]

Somewhat ashamed to say I’m here because of the update😂. I have a 60 gallon tank collecting dust in my basement with an unused sponge filter for it. And a very cold dark basement so I think I may be mostly set. I used to be an avid fish keeper but I may have to bust the tank back out for these little buggers!

[@senoc0926]

Hah. I didn’t even know they were *real* outside of Minecraft

[@ewitsrose6898]

wanting to get an axolotl, but... I LIVE IN CALIFORNIA. ARE U SERIOUS

[@GirlTalksFish]

Oh no, I hear that a lot from Californians!

[@glamailly2795]

Bro I have an axoltl and I’m in astralia

[@willwinn8559]

You should be able to have a pet sasquatch if you want ..lol 😒

[@shadowhunterx14]

Will Winn Bro this is a video about axolotl care keep your political opinions elsewhere

[@userequaltoNull]

There might be some kind of native salamander that's legal where you are. Around here we have a surprising number of aquatic salamanders, even though nobody ever seems to find any.

[@EddVCR]

Your axolotls are so indescribably cute and derpy! I love them so much, and I heard they have big & unique personalities 😊

[@Birdofthetacklebox]

I have a lot of nostalgia for this video. I got my lotl, Axil over 3 years ago. She was possibly my most influential pets I’ve ever owned. None of my other various creatures would exist if it wasn’t for her. Thank you GTF for helping my lotls not only survive but thrive…

[@ErnestAquatics]

Very nice looking axolotls! Great video! Thanks for sharing!

[@GirlTalksFish]

Ernest Aquatics Thank you! Best of luck with your axolotl as well. Wild type, I assume?

[@brads7691]

@2:13 the way he swam into the glass 🥺🥺😂

[@CottonCandySharks]

They are so cute! Nice tank and thanks for letting me know about how you keep them cool, I was resigned to not having them because of that, so there's a chance!

[@GirlTalksFish]

Yes! Always glad to introduce another person to the axolotl addiction. ;)

[@lxllia586]

I got an axolotl for Christmas But we only have the tank set up and now we are cycling the water this video has really helped on what I am expecting!

[@feyasatos]

I saw a picture of an Axolotl online and I loved how it looked. I'm thinking of getting one when I'm older once I have the right information

[@tompurdy8686]

I use quatz sand, and never had any problems with it, they can eat it, and It just comes out the other end. Fine sand can get stuck in the stomach. Axolotls do like to have grip on there soft feet. DO NOT bring them out of the water or they will die. If you're Axolotl goes straight then they are stressed, put a lot of hiding holes, turn light of and put something over the tank, helps them when they are stressed. Put a book right near the tank and they will read it. Check out what I said and then make your own decisions. And remember each to there own.

[@olivernavas4569]

Thanks I’m thinking about getting one

[@jonfettsack]

bro what are you on

[@themanbehindtheslaughter3028]

With caves and cliffs updates,these poor lil fellas won’t be endangered species

[@yourenemymarkheathcliff8100]

I love axolotls and am currently convincing my parents, as long as i do my research i might convince them.

[@jezibell13]

I'm actually contemplating on taking 2 axolotls from a friend that acquired them from an old roommate that refuses to take them back. I dont want them just yet until Im completely ready. This video is very helpful and informative.

[@jackharpe3rd233]

I'd probably rather have a Monitor Lizard instead but this was quite informative and relaxing! You voice and editing reminds me of those school documentarys I use to watch on VHS as a kid. So Great Job!

[@mexicancurious2195]

Great video! I am thinking about getting one and was looking for info about how to care for them. Btw Axolotl is a Nahuatl word and it's phonetic pronunciation to English would be more like Asholotl - X is a very soft should like "sh", both "o"s are pronounced like in the word Ocean, the "TL" ending is a fast sound generated at the back of your mouth by keeping the tip of your tongue behind your incisors meanwhile moving the back of your tongue rapidly downwards to produce the sound "L". Thanks again for the video I hope your axolotls are doing great! ;)

[@bz6606]

" I'm tired of this, I should throw it in a river" - Some Pet owner from Florida

[@GirlTalksFish]

Oh goodness, one would hope not! They already have so many invasive species; who knows how another one would affect their ecosystem.

[@willwinn8559]

We have mudpuppies , they look very similar . No negative impact , only new flavor for the gar... Too hot in Florida for cold water fish ( except in a spring )

[@eliegbert8121]

the water is too hot for them there, but yes funny joke

[@userequaltoNull]

@@willwinn8559 mudpuppies would probably love a nice axolotl snack lol.

[@VanillaCoke64oz]

@@GirlTalksFish I think Florida has more invasive species than natural at this point

[@AlexIsModded]

I can say right now that the only difference between axolotl care and aquatic slider turtle care, is the water temperature. I'm glad I looked this up and found your video, because you spell out the tank maintenance perfectly. I love all three of my turtles, but tank maintenance for them is a lot of physical labor.

[@PodcastsAndInterviews]

I'm getting one for my birthday and I'm so excited!

[@GirlTalksFish]

Ahhh, congrats and happy early birthday! What color morph do you think you'll get?

[@ChieNatNZTeamLuces]

Varieties with the temperature mate. Still a gray area as my tank can some times hit 24 degrees as it is summer season and Aristotl (my axolotl) is perfectly fine. :)

[@DELTA38MUAZ]

5:50 He just bit the other guy's tail lol

[@GirlTalksFish]

Lol, thankfully he missed!

[@xKitKatKrunchx]

im laughing so hard at this lmaoo

[@xKitKatKrunchx]

the white ones face when it bites the tail XDDD

[@dylanpierce3045]

White Axy: **Bitey** Black Axy: YOU BISH!!!

[@sierrawalker6515]

I probably have some weird fish cause I’ve had an axolotl for a couple months now he was about a month old when I got him and I also raised some guppies with him and they’re practically best friends. They don’t attack each other but they chase eachother around like it’s some game. I never see any nipping happening from either and they’re all happy healthy and thriving together

[@GirlTalksFish]

Sierra Walker That's great to hear! I always love success stories that buck the trend.

[@amandamiller1834]

Just got my aristotle the axolotl !!! So excited to see him grow!!! Only a littlun at the moment!!

[@MegaMGstudios]

KZbin is getting creepy, we bought axolotls a week ago, now KZbin recommends this to me

[@giuliobratieres8056]

Bro, I talked with my dad about programming & stuff and now IG is recommending me software engineering stuff…

[@Mr_Hammy_Jr]

This is great! I was actually thinking about getting a pet axolotl the very day! This is going to help SO much! Thank you!

[@DooksSpooky]

Oooh thank you! This information is so helpful!! I have been thinking about getting one for awhile!

[@GirlTalksFish]

Yesss! Join us...

[@mixedsheep6446]

"they aren't as popular yet in the pet industry" CAVES AND CLIFS TIME BOIIII

[@NicoleSILAH]

YOSSS

[@CrazeTheZilla]

I swear to God because of one Minecraft update axolotls are going to become an alpha class pet like dogs and cats

[@TIBYCOLLINS]

WOOT

[@NicoleSILAH]

@Chip you so realize the whole point of having a pet is to keep them alive right? .^. But idk that’s my opinion ;-;

[@Livity.]

@Chip that's assuming the axolotls will be stolen from the wild. their popularity will actually cause a breeding campaign, that'll actually help save them. it's even an example in the video, the guy got his pets from a breeder.

[@iluvdogs26]

In Southwest Ohio we have a fish store called Gerber’s Tropical Fish and it has an Axolotl section with baby Axolotls. They also have every fish you could ever imagine! Even saltwater fish. They have tanks, decorations fish food and medicine and they even have water you can buy. I really recommend if you love fish and live in Southwest Ohio!

[@blanchybaby]

Can you explain about filtration and that side of things for a novice. I’ve never been interested in fish but these axolotl look great.

[@genesismartinez5739]

Lol the axolotl booped his nose on the glass at 2:14 so cute :3

[@scorpsunz1699]

Hi! Can someone tell me the name of the decoration at 1:50 ? I'd love to have one but can't find it anywhere!

[@henry-lapin9211]

I’m having the same problem I think it’s at Petco

[@ethank7975]

I have axlotol 2

[@deannaperkins3287]

Great video! I’ve never heard of these before, but started seeing pictures of them on instagram after starting an account for my betta fish. Glad you had a video! It’s very educational and something I might look into getting in later years once I’ve figured more of this beginner stuff out. Haha!

[@GirlTalksFish]

They're so cool, right? I totally got one (after much research) because my friend shared a Facebook link with me.

[@marywallace3620]

I recently bought an Axolotl that I named Merlin and he's so shy but really cute. I'm hoping to buy a friend (Another axolotl) soon. Thanks for this video, it was really helpful!

[@Merinet89]

That's awesome! I was planning to get two and name one after a merlin character and one after robin hood to rep both the bbc series I love. Excpet im thiiinking lancelotl (play on lancelot) and loxley (robin of loxley)

[@soragaara5780]

@@Merinet89 I'm cycling my tank now for one and plan on naming it Kilgahrrah 😂 I even have a castle on a cave for it. Bit concerned about the temp though

[@shatinaowens2964]

Thank you for this video for my birthday I’m getting axolotl and I need to know everything about you so thank Axolotl’sfor posting this video

[@coralcapture1369]

Your axolotls look awesome! I can’t wait for mine to get that big!

[@GirlTalksFish]

I feel like they grow up so quickly! But I love them to bits, both as kiddos and as adults. 😍

[@coralcapture1369]

A Gamer's Wife same! I hope yours live out there full expected life! And your luestic is adorable in the bowl! XD

[@Savior_ofGotham]

White Cloud Mountain Minnows are perfectly fine to house with axolotls. Assuming there is adequate filtration. No defensive spines, tolerate same temperature ranges well, and are not prone to picking at the axolotl gills. In my experience they live well together and the school of white clouds are never eaten by the axolotls. Great video though!

[@GirlTalksFish]

Good point! I was definitely thinking about adding white cloud minnows to my axolotl tank. Glad to hear that your axolotls haven't eaten them and the minnows haven't bothered the axolotls. 👍

[@hazel4457]

definitely get a screen lid for your tank, i've heard stories of spooked axolotls jumping out of their tanks

[@freshwater_aquatics]

Thank you so much, can't wait to get my own, you got me hyped. Good luck with your axolotles

[@defect213]

I'm heavily considering getting an Axolotl, and this is definitely swaying me into getting one

[@leonleow5744]

I learnt a lot and actually might get one thank you soo much for your help!! Keep up the great work 🤗

[@celineyong]

and this is why i don’t have pets, want a pet but responsible enough to know that i just shouldn’t, ,my mum was also joking about just adopting the local earthworms in our garden

[@Yumichan62]

I mean, there are pets that are easier to handle than others. So there probably is an animal for you aswell, that of course still needs to be taken care of but maybe not as much as other animals. But of course its the best thing to say that you rather not take in an animal, if you cant take care of one.

[@-enzo-3261]

Get a crested gecko

[@celineyong]

@@Yumichan62 yeah of course, ill have to wait and see if ill be ready in the future. Maybe when im ready to clean the tanks/ clean after the pets ( one of the things some pet owners underestimate)

[@jameson1239]

Quite honestly gold fish are very easy to take care of get a tank put some kind of filter in it and feed them like twice a week I managed to keep a Walmart goldfish alive for 11-12 years just doing that

[@Leescreaturefeatures]

I'm definitely going to get a pair of these look out for the video

[@br41nl3ss3st]

It's so great to see, that you treat them good, sadly, many people on social media abuse those little creatures for more likes and views, and sadly it works

[@alwaysdrpepper]

Basicly she offers no advice. Everything is fine. Really lame advice zero effort at all.

[@Rugelacharugula]

We keep a screen cover on the top that is not already covered with the hood (like you see on aquariums used as hamster habitats), to keep curious kitty paws away from our axy.

[@blakemcallister7501]

I have a gold fish with my axolotl and there mates they don't bother each other at all just swim past each other and I use pepples as a substance because a flat ground/slippery can stress them out😀

[@lindanhnguyen]

Can you add any bottom feeders to eat the poop up? Or a bottom filtration?

[@GirlTalksFish]

Good question. There aren't really any aquarium animals that eat poop directly (besides unsightly detritus worms), and if there were, the axolotl would probably try to eat it. 😅 There are undergravel filters that filter from the bottom, but I think they require the use of gravel (not sand) as the substrate, which the axolotl may accidentally consume and have problems passing. Good brainstorming though!

[@GirlTalksFish]

I have a couple videos on axolotl filtration and how to solve cloudy water from detritus you can check out in this playlist. Hope it helps! kzbin.info/aero/PLlBBJ7xBuquYnu3xeOImizJlG1ZaIqD3U

[@scottmerrow1488]

Nothing eats poop.

[@TheGrmany69]

Corydoras, even fancy goldfish life ranchu or ryukin may be suitable, but other varieties like pompom or bubble eyes may not for obvious reasons, the axolotl could try to suck their protuberances and damage the fish. Though adult axolotls may only live with common and wakin tipe of goldfish.

[@TheGrmany69]

Loaches and pimelodus may be suitable as well, Raphael catfish too. There are some catfish in the SA andes known as "babositos" in Venezuela that are loach look-alike plecos, they may be de most suitable peer for axolotls because they live in mountain and feed on garbage and decaying matter.

[@feylin405]

2:45 a bare bottom can actually cause harm to the axolotl if they have almost nothing to grip on to because they like gripping the ground to reassure them. it causes them stress when everything is empty, in this case the empty bottom isnt a bad idea because of the rockdecorations which is something they could grip onto. thats kind of a beginner tip tho. /lh /nm *anyone more educated on axolotl aquarium decor please reply and add onto this*

[@xxxexxxeamsmith5819]

I have a fresh water tank and marine tank I want to get rid of my fresh water tank is it possible to move axolotls into a marine tank with things like seahorses or clown fish ect

[@nyana6641]

I use ultra fine sand for mine! I have a ten gallon with a sponge filter and a PVC pipe junction for its hide. He relaxes in the pipe a lot but sometimes he comes out to explore. I’m excited for my future with him, also for keeping the water cold. I simply have him in my basement and put an ice cube in everyday.

[@justpeachy8872]

Thanks this helped a lot! Now I know what I should do with the tank! My axolotl is a melanoid and it’s very beautiful! And thanks to you it’s going to stay that way

[@always_bethany2961]

For my axolotl I like to use tile! It’s great because it makes him stand out! The only problem is that I have a hard time cleaning it because I break out when I touch the cold water! I have cold urticaria (basically an allergy to cold temps, I break out in hives! Yes it’s real!) of course I still do it often because I can’t not clean it 😂

[@Bambisgf77]

What a great idea! Easy to clean & beautiful to look at! May I suggest gloves for the cold on your hands?

[@bennipoison5859]

They actually can get up to 28 years😂

[@GirlTalksFish]

That's crazy! I had no idea. 😲

[@whopperenjoyer8622]

Well no they can't they live max 13 years, on average they live about a decade

[@whopperenjoyer8622]

@Stay Awesome68 the average lifespan is about 8-9 years but they can get up to that yes

[@Kubus77]

The two books I read also said they can live up to 30 years. They also mentioned that they can grew up to 30cm (so nearly a feat).

[@whopperenjoyer8622]

@@Kubus77 yeah no around 10 - 15 max and grow up to around 27 cm

[@Angel-rw7xy]

Axolotl's are not actually from the mountains of Mexico, Ambystoma mexicanum is endemic to the canals of Tenochtitlan which is now modern day Mexico City. There are other Ambystoma found in the mountain lakes of Mexico like the Achoque, but the popular Ambystoma Mexicanum comes from Mexico's Central Valley.

[@christianjones1834]

To be fair Mexico City is like 7000ft above sea level or something

[@JoseAntonio-pq7vq]

@@christianjones1834 México city is indeed a valley in the mountains of Mexico 😅

[@iwtozz03]

They are wild in the lakes near Mt. Rainier, you'll see 'em if you don't mind getting a little wet.

[@mrcoolgs100]

Great Job on the presentation - very clear and to the point!

[@greetl0ll1]

I had decided to get one of these until I heard poop dust. Nah I’m good. ✌🏾

[@L3R0YYY]

I still haven't changed my mind.

[@BigBroccoli_]

I’m heavily considering getting one but I feel like I wouldn’t be good enough, I think I’d be confused on how to keep the tank cool enough and how I would manage to clean a 20 gallon tank, does anyone have any tips for how to clean it? Because the video kinda helped explain on how to keep it cool :)

[@stacemc8279]

Just get a suction vacuum and remove 25% of water once a week. Concentrate on vacuuming the bottom the most. You can clean down the sides with paper towel, rinse out filter and ornaments if needed. Replace the emptied water with water at a temperature similar to the tank and add water conditioner. I do it every Monday. Takes 20 minutes. The fish are healthy, the water is clean and clear, the fish are happy.

[@BigBroccoli_]

@@stacemc8279 cool, thank you!

[@Loviekinz]

I really want one. I've had fish in the past. My bedroom is typically dim/darker. My room is always colder so the water would be a non-issue, I keep Siberian Huskies so my room is kept cold for them.

[@GirlTalksFish]

That's awesome! Best of luck to ya. :)

[@LitoMike]

Him: Axolotls are illegal in California Me, a Californian: Hey Minecraft!

[@kitkatcharlotte1283]

This really helped me I just got my axolotl today and I found out in this video that they don’t like light so when I’m on my laptop I always have the lights turned off and normally when my lights are on the axolotl will stop moving for a bit so when I have a lights off it will continue to move around and I feel like that’s where my axolotl feels more comfortable and I’m super excited for having an axolotl my axolotls name is Ghost! My sister has a Wild type, I have a Leucistic but mind doesn’t glow.

[@grace.nunezz143]

i just ordered one & i have been watching so many of these videos to prepare

[@GirlTalksFish]

Best of luck to ya!

[@anythingaxolotl4943]

Great video on axolotls!

[@GirlTalksFish]

Thank you so much! Looking forward to checking out your channel as well. 🐉

[@yourfather1576]

Hi, sorry I know this video is long time ago, (and sorry if I have any spelling or grammar mistake) but I search about axolotl in both English and Chinese. In China they saying axolotl don't like swim around, and a healthy axolotl will stay at the bottom and doesn't move. But in video I saw axolotls swim around and looks very well and healthy. So I want to know which imformation is true?

[@GirlTalksFish]

Good question! Both are true. Juvenile axolotls tend to swim around more, and adult axolotls tend to be pretty sedentary and will stay still at the bottom of the tank. Also, axolotls do have different personalities, and some axolotls like to be more active than others. Hope that helps!

[@GirlTalksFish]

Just curious, how do you say "axolotl" in Mandarin? I've been calling them 六角恐龍, but not sure if that's what they use more in Taiwan versus China.

[@yourfather1576]

@@GirlTalksFish yes, that's how I call it too, but the scientific name is 墨西哥钝口螈

[@yourfather1576]

@@GirlTalksFish and thank you for answering my question!

[@GirlTalksFish]

@@yourfather1576 Thank you for confirming it for me!

[@davidlevy1292]

I would never get worms from Walmart or a bait store to feed my pets I've heard they use chemicals to help get them out of the ground to catch them and my pets don't need that in their life I would rather go to a pet store where I know the worms are pet friendly

[@userequaltoNull]

Especially not an amphibian. Chemicals are worse for amphibs than probably any other branch on the tree of life.

[@amandaalsumidaie-reynolds8648]

I’ve just been digging them out of our backyard. We don’t use chemicals so I feel they are healthy for my little guy.

[@spider6435]

If you do get an axolotl make sure to add a tight tank I recommend a screen top because it’s very common for them to jump out!

[@DopamineDecor]

That's super creepy!!

[@TDV1]

Great video! I'm thinking of getting a 10 - 15g, and i'll just use a small canister filter to manage the water quality.

[@tntcreeper9815]

They aren’t extinct in the wild, but very endangered, like extreamly endangered. At least I think.

[@abbiezapata3679]

Keep a top on your tanks!! Axolotls will sometimes jump out of their tanks

[@justineduff8401]

Who already knew how to look after axolotls but watched it to see axolotl videos 🤩🤩

[@wonghaowo9587]

I’m saving up to get a good tank for when I get an axolotl ✨ I absolutely love them ❤️

[@GirlTalksFish]

Good luck to you! They're so cute and irresistible. :)

[@thestitchcafe8295]

this is a great video I showed it to my class today at school it covered a lot of there questions. awesome job.

[@cerally562]

Go Ahead and call the cops on me, im smuggling axolotls into California

[@GirlTalksFish]

Lol, good luck! 😂

[@sonjapetersen9865]

I live in new Zealand and I consider getting an axolotl. I'm just doing my research on what I need, how to take care of it, and the costing for it's tank the animal itself, etc- I'm n e r v o u s

[@liakantor5517]

Thank you for the guide. Decades ago, I bought an albino one for my mom because I thought they were so weird/cool. I"m pretty sure it was in a little bowl and I can tell from your vid that I was not in the least prepared! I was thinking of getting one for myself but I'm sad that they aren't legal in California anymore ;-( I wonder, theoretically, if they would be able to survive a few day trip from WA in a car...

[@Weezer923]

This vid was pretty helpful for someone who will be getting one soon. I'll mske sure to follow all of your tips and the comments tips to make sure the little dude does okay

[@plebplayz0326]

Wow, turns out so far I’ve been doing everything right. . . Except for the light filtration though, I was worried I was doing bad considering the tank I’m using is very small, something around 5 gallons. I just need to keep it clean.

[@restionSerpentine]

When I was a Kid we would catch Mud puppies in the winter on Lake Ontario

[@vdizzleswizzle7257]

I have a 55 gallon. Am I able to keep 2 in there since they can get up to 9 inches each?

[@GirlTalksFish]

That's plenty of room! They actually don't really move around a ton (especially as adults when they get bigger). Honestly, I think the "10 to 20 gallons per axolotl" guideline is more for waste control and water quality issues... they just poop quite a bit. 💩😅

[@victoriafonova9692]

I have had mine in a 55 at one point and she loved it and used the space, right now I have 3 in a 40 breeder and they used the space to get away from eachother if needed and to walk around and to sit on each other

[@GirlTalksFish]

Victoria Fonov Lol, sounds about right. Love that axolotl drama.

[@tearex3919]

Something to remember because they are mostly bottom dwellers, linear room is more important than height. So look for a long tank if possible. But either way, more water I'd better for ease of cleaning. So important to have a good filter. I also find live plants help use up some of the waste.

[@maryjaneme2675]

I have 3 in a 50 gallon and they are doing amazing! ! About 18 months old now!!

[@radishjuice8662]

Love my axlotol so much he's a sweetheart

[@lauracompton8301]

this video was very helpful! thank you for making it! i am looking into getting an Axolotl soon so i'm am researching alot so i can offer the best life for the one i get! thank you again!

[@GeensGaming]

Awesome video :) I’m picking 2 of them up tomorrow and can’t wait!