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Axolotl Care Sheet
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🌡 Water Parameters
| Temperature | 16-20°C (60-68°F) |
| pH | 6.5-8.0 |
| Ammonia | 0 ppm (always) |
| Nitrite | 0 ppm (always) |
| Nitrate | < 20 ppm |
| GH | 7-14 dGH |
🍽 Feeding Schedule
| Baby (0-2mo) | 2x daily, brine shrimp |
| Juvenile (2-6mo) | Daily, bloodworms + pellets |
| Sub-adult (6-12mo) | Every other day |
| Adult (12mo+) | 2-3x per week |
Best food: Earthworms (nightcrawlers) + sinking pellets
🐟 Tank Setup
- ✅ Min. 75L (20 gal) per axolotl
- ✅ Sponge filter (gentle flow)
- ✅ Fine sand or bare bottom
- ✅ Hides (1+ per axolotl)
- ✅ Low/dim lighting
- ✅ Secure lid
- ❌ NO gravel (causes impaction)
- ❌ NO strong current
- ❌ NO fish tank mates
🩺 Health Warning Signs
- ⚠️ Curled gill tips = stress / bad water
- ⚠️ Floating = gas / impaction / infection
- ⚠️ White patches = fungal infection
- ⚠️ Not eating 5+ days = investigate
- ⚠️ Red skin patches = ammonia burn
- ⚠️ Shrunken gills = chronic poor water
First response: TEST WATER → WATER CHANGE
Weekly Routine
Daily
- Check temperature
- Visual health check
- Remove uneaten food
Weekly
- 20-30% water change
- Test water parameters
- Clean filter intake
Monthly
- Deep clean decorations
- Check equipment
- Trim plants if needed
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