NEW BABY AXOLOTL AND AQAURIUM!

Thanks for everyone’s concern about my new axolotl! For everyone asking if I cycled the tank, yes of course I did. When I finally put him in, it was a couple days after I filmed setting everything up. Also when cleaning his tank I used vinegar after, but with how much stuff was stuck on and in the tank, dawn soap was a must. Hope I cleared everyone’s concerns!

A tip when getting axolotls: Before you put them straight into the tank it's good for you to have them in a plastic bag with the water they came in and you hold the bag in the water for about 20 minutes so he or she can get used to the water temperature. (By plastic bags I mean a clear one like the ones you get when buying the animal).

Axolotl’s are so cute I am very impressed that you’ve got one Have you told Jacob yet

I love animals so thank you for helping animals that need help ❤

Few pointers, Axolotls require a 20 gallon long (30''x12''x12'') minimum. You will need to upgrade that tank once it grows a little bit, or save yourself the hassle and go ahead and upgrade it now. The tank cycle takes anywhere from 4-6 weeks or more of dosing pure ammonia to build beneficial bacteria (not a one-day thing); that tank is not safe for the axolotl yet. You can tub the axolotl and do daily 100% water changes with dechlorinator (Seachem Prime like you had) in a shoebox or larger size food safe container (add a hide and an airstone for oxygen). I own axolotls and this is a little bit frustrating to see with the rising popularity of axolotls in the pet trade. Please, please do research before you get an exotic like this. They are a lot of work and are very, very sensitive.

Why do all that research but then not cycle the tank?? Axolotls (or any aquatic animal for that matter) need a fully cycled aquarium to survive.. not 20 minutes after adding prime

I think you should name him Rocky. Loving the tank set up and the axolotl.😄

I love setting up environments for animals, and organising so I loved this video as it was so fun to watch you set up the tank, please do more videos like this!

Girl: Axie ٫ Ziggy ٫ bubbles٫ Maku٫ Zuki٫ Ponyo Boy: Nero٫ James٫ Ajax٫ Marvin ٫ Haku٫ Hydra

you should try a sponge filter they will re3duce the water current

Chocolate, if it’s a boy, Coco if it’s a girl because the axolotl is brown. That’s why I had to be named chocolate or Coco cause there’s a very cute names, and their gender neutral an axolotl is my dream pet. You are so lucky to have one. Love you ❤

Im so happy for you. I think you should name him/her Roxie

Just wanted to touch on some things for anyone watching this and considering getting an axolotl 👋😊 No hate at all to the video creator, no one starts off knowing absolutely everything! But please do alot of research before buying one of these adorable creatures, for their benefit! 💖 You need to fully complete a fishless cycle prior to adding an axolotl to the tank - I can see she did end up pinning a comment saying she cycled it for a few days before adding the axolotl to the tank but a full cycle usually takes an average of 4-8 weeks and can even take multiple months to be fully completed. Anything that states it "instantly cycles" a tank shouldn't be used or trusted, your tank needs time to go through the whole nitrogen cycle and you can't rush this. I also don't know the size of the tank but a 20g long or 29g regular tank is the minimum current standard to house a single axolotl - for every extra axolotl you add another 10g minimum to that number, and you also need to ensure that they are of the same size, gender, that there are multiple hides/caves, that they are well fed etc. A filter with a low flow (to not stress out the axolotl like she states is best) but you also need to ensure your filter is rated for at least double your tank size, axolotls have a high bioload and your filter needs to be able to combat this. Decor wise any axolotl under 5-6 inches shouldn't have any substrate (known as a barebottom tank) due to an impaction risk, after that size they can be put on aquarium safe sand as long as it is very fine, tiles, stay barebottom etc. (Do not use gravel/pebbles etc. The axolotl will try to eat them, possibly get impacted and potentially die) You should provide multiple hides for your axolotl, you need to ensure there are no sharp edges or places your axolotl can get stuck. If using fake plants ensure they are silk/not sharp and couldn't possibly cut the axolotl. They don't like light, they should be kept away from windows or any major/constant light sources - this will also help keep the tanks temperature down. Axolotls require a tank temperature of 60-64*F or 16-18*C, this can be achieved with an aquarium chiller, fan etc., there are other non-permanent methods to cool your tank like using frozen water bottles/icecubes (as long as they are made with conditioned water) and so on, but these may not be enough depending on the climate where you live. Axolotls are carnivorous, they thrive best on a diet of night crawler worms or earth worms, and you can add variety by also giving axolotl safe pellets etc. There is also a large commitment here, axolotls can live for a long time, 20+ years depending - can you commit to all of its needs (and financially) take care of it for its whole life? Although you don't have to walk them like a dog, you do need to feed them, conduct water changes, complete a full tank cycle, test your tanks water, take them to the vet or tub and treat them as needed etc. There are alot of things to consider before committing to being the sole carer of a live animal. Everyone else has already touched on it, but don't use chemicals or soaps not meant for an aquarium. I can't fit everything into one comment obviously, but here are some very basic things you should know/consider prior to getting an axolotl! Again zero negativity towards the creator ♡ They did touch on some good points and maybe just left some other bits out by accident but for anyone considering getting one of these adorable amphibians please ensure you do extensive research prior and that you can provide everything they need for a long, happy and healthy life! ☺💖 ~ @PetalPocky 🌸

So you checked no water parameters before dumping the Lil guy in?

That’s what my dad’s first axolotl look like😂

They are so cute ❤

Wow! I love. Animals!🦎🐟🐬

I would use a bigger tank! AT least a 20 gallon one so the tank stays cleaner. and like what Jacob said, use floating plants

Ok so you didn't cycle, you ised dish soap to wash the stuff, the plants are too poky and they will cut the axie. The tunnel is way to small! They could get stuck! Please in the future do more research before getting one. The tanks also too small for a long living axie. I care a lot aboukt these animals. Im not teying to pick on you but i really just want you to know that. Love you tho.😊

Your fish is going to look beautiful in that tank and your fish is going to have a fun time❤😮