Snow_Phoenix Posted January 10, 2015 Share Posted January 10, 2015 I don't think you're ready to handle an axolotl. I don't mean to be unkind or rude, but based on the pics you've provided about your freshwater setup, you clearly aren't experienced or well-equipped enough to handle one. I've kept freshwater fish and inverts for 20 years now, and I still won't keep an axolotl. They're sensitive creatures and need impeccable care as well as pristine water. Link to comment
amphipod Posted January 10, 2015 Author Share Posted January 10, 2015 At least I have my dozens of other pets lol I don't think you're ready to handle an axolotl. I don't mean to be unkind or rude, but based on the pics you've provided about your freshwater setup, you clearly aren't experienced or well-equipped enough to handle one. I've kept freshwater fish and inverts for 20 years now, and I still won't keep an axolotl. They're sensitive creatures and need impeccable care as well as pristine water. pristine and water are 2 words that don't apply to my tanks lol if I did not have a jungle of plants in the tanks I would be unable to keep many fish lol As for care, I can really baby my pets with food, my turtle petricia is only fed by tweezers lol. And I had a sculpin who I always tweezer fed blood worms, and a gourami who actually came to eat from my fingers. Link to comment
scottsdale454ss Posted January 10, 2015 Share Posted January 10, 2015 I have an Axolotl now. Ive only had it for a year now, but it seems like the easiest thing in the universe to care for. Doesnt need a heater, doesnt like water flow, Doesnt even really need lights and eats pellets. I got it as an adult just past the juvy stage. All i do is suck out the poo/uneaten food and water changes with dechlorinated tap water Link to comment
Snow_Phoenix Posted January 10, 2015 Share Posted January 10, 2015 Ah, I forgot that the majority of you live in a four-season climate. My bad. I come from the tropics - you need a chiller, cool lighting, heavily planted setup etc. to properly keep an axolotl over here. Otherwise they won't even last 6 months under our 34'C temp. Link to comment
scottsdale454ss Posted January 10, 2015 Share Posted January 10, 2015 living in the tropics....must be terrible LOL. This past week it was -17C here Link to comment
scottsdale454ss Posted January 10, 2015 Share Posted January 10, 2015 Amphipod lives in a cellar anyway so its usually cool Link to comment
amphipod Posted January 10, 2015 Author Share Posted January 10, 2015 Ah, I forgot that the majority of you live in a four-season climate. My bad. I come from the tropics - you need a chiller, cool lighting, heavily planted setup etc. to properly keep an axolotl over here. Otherwise they won't even last 6 months under our 34'C temp. but they are native to mexico Amphipod lives in a cellar anyway so its usually cool no, its an extra room, a basement would be fun, except the radon. Link to comment
scottsdale454ss Posted January 10, 2015 Share Posted January 10, 2015 can we see your lizards and geckos? Link to comment
amphipod Posted January 10, 2015 Author Share Posted January 10, 2015 Most of them are in bed now. Link to comment
scottsdale454ss Posted January 10, 2015 Share Posted January 10, 2015 Wow pretty cool Link to comment
amphipod Posted January 10, 2015 Author Share Posted January 10, 2015 The long tail grass lizards are by far the most docile. If you notice the lizards tank bottom is water. Link to comment
tentacruelz Posted January 10, 2015 Share Posted January 10, 2015 I would love to see a picture of your whole specimen room. Cool pets. Link to comment
amphipod Posted January 11, 2015 Author Share Posted January 11, 2015 sorry for late reply Link to comment
k4ndyk1ng Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 All this stuff is so cool Link to comment
scottsdale454ss Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 Awesome. theres so much stuff i'd never remember to take care of all of them lol Link to comment
tess&ellie Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 Looks like you have a lot of interesting things going on I see you like plants as well What are you studying to become a doctor, reacher, Marine Biologist your set up already looks like a Lab Just don't kill to dissect try to find dead stuff Link to comment
MadReefer13 Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 IMG_20150111_115144.jpgIMG_20150111_115212.jpgIMG_20150111_115200.jpg sorry for late reply HEY ILL GIVE IT TO YOU ON THIS THREAD AND THEM LAST FEW PICS YOU GOT SOME COOL STUFF OTHER THREAD SEEMED STRANGE BUT THE ROOM AND STUFF IS COOL Link to comment
MadReefer13 Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 put that as a personal im sorry for the bs post last night Link to comment
amphipod Posted January 11, 2015 Author Share Posted January 11, 2015 Thank you all Awesome. theres so much stuff i'd never remember to take care of all of them lol it took a while to attain all that, because the time lengt is the only reason I rember them all lol. Looks like you have a lot of interesting things going on I see you like plants as well What are you studying to become a doctor, reacher, Marine Biologist your set up already looks like a LabJust don't kill to dissect try to find dead stuff I'm going to be a restaurant owner, my bio collection is a hobby. put that as a personal im sorry for the bs post last night I forgive you completely I know online its tough to be certain, so skepticism is natural. Also the collection of mine is a little out of the ordinary, but as weird as it is, its actually there. If you are curious of anything you see in the room, tell me and I will explain. Link to comment
lkoechle Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 You are one of the weirdest people I have ever encountered on the internet. And the internet is a cesspool of weird people. Kind of like your tanks Link to comment
amphipod Posted January 11, 2015 Author Share Posted January 11, 2015 Thank you I get told I'm weird a lot, also I'm told I'm over active. Link to comment
tentacruelz Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 So much life in one room, is that everything? I feel like theres more. Link to comment
scottsdale454ss Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 Whats your most interesting plant and why? Makes me want to get some plants for the house lol. Link to comment
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