As per the advice of a few of you, I've adjusted Mochi's feeding schedule and am ensuring the temp stays low. Some of you suggested it could just be bad genetics, so we'll see how he does over the next couple of weeks. Thank you all for your feedback, it's very much appreciated :)

Your setups never fail to impress me! Mochi is so lucky

Really relaxing to watch! I love your Zen setups, catching up on your vids now :p

Such a majestic creature. New tank looks amazing!!

It looks so good! Mochi is precious!

Yes! I love the enclosure vids so much! I haven't been here for a while, and your at 50k now. Keep it up!

Yay for Mochi! So exciting! 😄

This is really cool and it inspired me to upgrade my claudius angustatus tank

The pots were such a great idea!!!

Awesome video! I’m hoping to get one in the near future so I took notes from this video! TY

I’m getting an axolotl and I can’t wait to try out what you have taught me so far !

I'm very interested in getting an axolotl myself and love learning more beforehand! That's a great setup and I'm defintely gonna make sure my pet has a 20 gallon tank to enjoy!

Ive learned so much from you and my turtle loves me lol thank you for your videos they are very helpful I binge watch your channel ❤❤ much love girl ❤❤

I love the pot idea!!

Thank you for all the axolotl videos!! It helped me with my two :) Hope you have a great day!!

Mochi is adorable and I love the “have a turtaly awesome day.”

Your videos are the best and also helpful! The new decor looks great! even tho I don't have a pet, your videos are still fun to watch! Thank you! You are so helpful and nice! Have a great day! :D Your animals must probably like their home! :D

I'm thinking of getting a axolotl and I did a lot of research but this helps a lot :)

I’m loving the look of the new scape; the pots do add a nice touch. The sand looks good too. I’m no plant expert, but I believe they consume O2 when not photosynthesizing; so the plant may be robbing some oxygen from the water the axolotl needs if you rarely use the light(s). Perhaps a different airstone for finer bubbles may stimulate more gas exchange to get more O2 in the water. Again; I’m no plant expert; so you may want to verify this info before snatching out the anubias cause some guy on the internet said something that sounded halfway smart.... Did I just troll myself?🤦🏾‍♂️

very nice upgrade for mochi!

I am fr crying i LOVE MOCHI SO MUCH!1!1! He is adorable 😍

Your so gentle. They seem like they'd be so sensitive to our touch

Nice setup

I love your videos!!!

100% underrated

Super cute! Be careful of the metal rings on the hammock they will rust in water! 😊

Great setup! I can't wait to redo my axolotl's tank here soon. Mochi's super attentive to you... "Mommy, please feed me a worm!" That being said, Mochi looks extremely thin and his gills don't look the best either. They're short and lack gill filaments. A healthy axolotl's belly should be as wide as their head. Gills are also a good indicator of an axolotl's health. They should be long and fluffy as long as the water quality is good. Is the water too warm? Warmer water speeds up axolotls' metabolisms and can shrink their gills as well. That being said, I don't think Mochi is per se stunted. He looks of decent length, it could just be that he's been underfed. Also, I would consider not filling the aquarium to the top with water. Axolotl's also have lungs and like to swim up for air every now and then. Axolotls are also known to jump, and since you don't seem to have a lid, lowering the water level a bit can help minimize the potential of them jumping out.

Amazing greate job

Beautiful

I’m getting an axolotl within the next 2 months and I’m so excited!!

The Wood floor looks so pretty.

Best axolotl KZfaqr ever.

By far the best turtle KZfaqr ever 😌

Nice video

Do you have to do any treatment to the pot before putting it in? 🤔 It look amazing! Might try it.

To be completely honest, mochi isn't looking too good. His gills do not look very healthy, and a skinny Axolotl that isn't growing are usually indicative of parasites.

Your axolotl is so lucky to have you

great video I just bought a baby Axolotl.

I LOVE AXOLOTL

Just wanted to say thanks a bunch for your channel! I'm a fairly recent subscriber, but you definitely have a really awesome thing going here. I've had my painted turtle for almost 12 years now, and I've learned so much just in the past 6 months of things I could be doing better! I was just curious how old you were when you got Hoku...It's been really neat seeing some of the progression as you've learned things whilst doing research on how to keep your turtle happy and healthy! Thanks for teaching me and I look forward to more videos!

Mochi is sooo cute 😍

Hey, your channel is awesome! Just found it and I will be referring to it a lot since I am planning on getting an axolotl. I was just wondering what you kept your room temperature at? And what temperature your tank usually stays around?

Adorable

Love your video! Just a question, the water you used to fill the new tank, was that partially old water and new water? Usually setting up a new tank requires some cycling, were you able to skip that step because of using your old filter and old water?

Awwwwwweeee mochi is so precious💜 also may i know what kind of plants u use cus im also planning on upgrading my axie's tank. Thank you so much and i love you:)

Mochi Is Cute 😍

YESSSSSS MA’ma

Axolotls make me smile

5:00 HES IN THE TUBEEE

Nice to see mochi again :) How did those white clouds work out?

what size tile did you use for the 20 long cause i wanna get tiles for my 20 long leopard gecko tank

Do you have a link to your fan? And also for the sponge filter. I'm interested in getting one for my 12 year old for her birthday. Any advice you have would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!

I watch because I love your channel and that they is a hurricane going to hit me in 4 hours

Hi so I was wondering where you got your filter I've been looking for one

What sand brand you use? And what’s the process of getting the sand ready or do you just pour in tank and fill?

Where did you buy the old tiles for mochis tank?!

I know it's such a late a late time to tell you but my turtle stopped eating and you were the one that recommended to get the basking light so I thank you for that but what do I do when he's not eating He's sleeping a lot I think he might be constipated but he has seemed to poop I'm not sure please respond

Hi! What filter are you using?

did you not have to cycle your new tank? do you only have to do that with new water?

Where and what do you use to get the proper type of water? I would love to have an Axolotl but idk how to get the proper water-

I am not anybody nor do I know anything about these other than the stuff I’ve been researching and I heard from multiple people here on KZfaq if their gills curl forward that’s a sign they’re sick or distressed. Idk 🤷‍♀️ just something I picked up along the way I am just trying to help. I could be completely wrong too

Hey, I don’t know if you answered this in your video cuz I haven’t watched it all yet! But I’m very curious what size was the tank before if it wasn’t 20gal already it looks fairly large?

I have a baby turtle who won't eat any turtle pellets or vegetable he only eat bloodworms and he is heathy he don't have any kind of stress so what should i do to encourage him to eat pellets

What size are those terracota pots? Cause when I try and buy some I don’t know which size to get.

i would recomend to put some floater plants in there

When should I turn turn the light on and off? I heard you talking about how you don’t keep it on all the time because it effects axolotls eyes and I’ve been thinking about possibly trying to get an axolotl but i’m not sure when I should have the light on and off since I want to have the tank set up beforehand so that way it will immediately be ready to have the axolotl placed in

My axolotl is 2 year old now, and shes around 8 inches. Is it time to upgrade from my 20 gallon high?

My axolotls name is Mochi as well :O

What an absolute cutie

what vacuum do you use to suck up the water? tired of using buckets to fill my tank!!

Hi! What was the original tank size I’m just curious maybe a 15 gal?

How do you keep the tank from instantly hazing up with the sand substrate? Even the initial putting in water... is the secret to start with wet sand to begin with?

hi ! i always struggle with water changes what are the names of the pumps that you use to take the water in and out?

yesterday i have installed a UVB bulb that heat so quickly. can uvb bulb break because of to much of heat

What water should i use brackish , tap or spring water

So you didn't need to do a cycle? Filters didn't to be replaced? Would like to see cycling

Where did you get the fan?

I was thinking about getting a axolotl but a baby one but I’m to afraid to order and most of the pretty natural colors are wild caught

Hi. Nice tank What temperatures are compatible for an axolotl?

Do you have a link to that filter you have for mochi?

Do you recommend a axolotl also do they need special water or can I just get water from the sink, dechlorinate it and bam?

Hi my daughter just got an axolotl about 2 weeks ago. He or she is a baby right now, albino. Is it normal for his eyes to be clear instead of black? I see all your videos on cleaning, thank you for them. I see you don't have an air stone, do you find that the sponge filter is enough? Also, does your tank get lots of debris in the bottom? Where is a good place to get live axolotl plants like yours?

Hi! What table / shelf do you have your tank on?

Mochi is adorable 😍 where did u get him??

Did you clean the PVC pipes ? When you bought it from a hardwares store?

Where did you get the tank?

I’m thinking of getting one I know they are a mixture of salt water and fresh water so what tpye of tank do I get?

I thought you wornt suppose to do sand or rock subs for lotls? Not judging just asking? I have 2 and wanna do a better substrate but, everyone says NO sand of rocks etc etc

I think I have an idea for you pink axolotl. I didn't know that they're sensitive to the bright light, how about trying the purple or blue "night time" light bulb for him during the day. That way it won't be so bright but you can still see him in the tank during the day with one of those lights. What do you think? Do you think that would work?

Do we have to worry about the sand getting into their gills??

Hello! I'm planning on getting an Axolotl and I have the following. a DopFin CF300 as filtration and the tank is 15 Gallons (55Lt). Normal aquatic stuff but this will be my first ever axolotl so is there anything special I should worry about and I haven't understood their eating habbits

I just got my upper basking area and it’s too small I can’t return it and it was 50 dollars what do I do? Don’t worry I don’t have the turtle yet

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New person in this world and have a question. When you make big changes in the tank like you did do you need to cycle the tank?

Did you have to do a 100% nit. Cycle?

I might be getting an axolotl aaaah

Where did you get that tank as I'm getting an axolotl

Omg hi love your pet turtles and I got. A 75 gallon tank

What kind of water do you use for the tank is it filtered or tap

What size sponge filter do you use?