How Do You House A Pet Axolotl?
Axolotls–also known as Mexican walking fish, although they are actually salamanders–are adorable. They are, however, endangered: Their only native habitats, Lake Xochimilco and Lake Chalco in Mexico, no longer exist. As a result, this species lives mostly in captivity, as pets or research animals–which makes their adequate housing of the utmost importance. Provide the correct amount of water for your axolotl. A standard 10-gallon tank should be filled with about 6″ of water, although larger tanks are O.K. The water should just be as deep as the axolotl is long (adults can reach 7″ to 14″). The water should be filtered of any chlorine or chloramines prior to use. Add a filter, as axolotls produce plenty of waste. But keep the filtration rate low and gentle, to prevent disturbing the animal. Choose a filter appropriate to the size of your tank. Some owners may prefer not to have a filter at all, although this requires that you change your the water in the tank more regularly. Outfit y
