Reminder to everyone that axolotls are critically endangered in the wild! Usually it's okay to get them as pets as long as, as said in the video, they come from a reputable seller that does not use wild ones, but also consider donating or helping protect the axolotls themselves!

I remember seeing one of these in a petshop one day. Both my mom and i were infatuated by it. However i refused to take it home because i didn't know how to properly take care of it. I really didn't expect it to be this simple.

Here is a basic axolotl careguide for prospective owners! Tank size: 20 gal minimum water volume +200 square inches of floor space for one adult axolotl. 10 gallons + 200 sq in for every added adult. (20 gal long is great for one axie and easily available!) _ Temperature: 58-68 degrees f. 58-65 is ideal. Never higher than 70 degrees f _ Diet: earth worms (nightcrawlers/red wigglers or other varieties.) or sinking salmon pellets. _ Treats: krill, prawns, raw fish, mussels, crustaceans. Under no circumstance should you feed any type of mammalian or poultry meat. _ Size: 8-14 inches fully grown _ Lifespan: 10-20 years _ Substrate: bare bottom or sand. Slate, tile or false grass is also an option. Juveniles under 4 inches shouldnt be kept on sand due to impaction risk. Absolutely no gravel or rocks. Gravel and rocks smaller than approx 2x your adult axies head pose a choking and Impaction risk. _ Filtration: low flow with a speed of 10x gph minimum (canister, hob, or sponge filter) I personally recommend fluval aquaclear filters. I've been using them for years and they are the best hobs on the market! _ Tank mates: species only! Cannot be kept with other fish or amphibians. Axolotls housed together much be of the same head size or they will cannibalize each other. Males and females should not be housed unless breeding _ Other considerations: how to complete the nitrogen cycle before you get your lotl. How to effectively cool your tank in summer or in case of a power outtage. Purchase a liquid aquarium test kit to monitor parameters and schedule appropriate water changes. Exotic vet and medication.

“The worm scared him” He reminds me of my cat lmao

I’m sooooo thinking about getting one. And yes. I will be naming it toothless.

Most of this is pretty accurate, but a few things were off. Minimum 20, not minimum 10. Also, you don't just treat your tank them plop your axolotl in. You have to cycle the tank FIRST or else you'll risk ammonia spikes, incorrect nitrate and nitrite levels, etc. If you acquire an axolotl before you have a cycled tank, do not put then in. Keep them in a tub with daily 100% water changes while your tank cycles to ensure there are no ammonia spikes.

Some stuff she forgot to mention: Make sure your tank cycles for at least 3 weeks before putting them into the tank. Get your water tested at a local pet store OR you can test it yourself with water testing strips/kits, which I suggest. Also, don’t feed your Axolotl every day. They take at least 24 hours to digest their food. Only feed them 3-4 times a week. And finally, don’t use frozen brine shrimp or frozen bloodworms for a regular meal for your Axolotl. Only a young Axolotl can eat those as a regular diet. Once your Axolotl reaches about 4-5 inches, switch their diet to earthworms and sinking carnivore pellets. If you feed your adult Axolotl bloodworms, then they can get over weight very fast.

Please cycle your tank before your Axolotl. It’s really important!

oh no, he got spooked by his worm XD I love them so much, they're so silly and cute. I like it when they try to eat, but they aren't very good at hunting accurately sometimes.

My neighbor is a biology professor and she had used Axolotls in her lab and needs one to go to a home, this is very helpful and I might be taking it😆

Whats that Pokemon!?!?

I have an axolotl, his name is Perry and I'm thinking of getting another one because they're so cute. Thanks for making this video, it helped me out a lot!

Axolotls are such cute little alien water creatures and I hope in the near future the ones in the wild are able to expand and that people continue to help protect them

**thump** ...

Man, I love love love these animals! I wouldn’t buy one for myself because if anything happened to it I would be devastated. These are actually my favorite aquatic animal because they are just so unique and I always find myself appreciating the obscurity of animals like axolotls :)

every axolotl should be called mudkip

You should definitely put very very very very very very very fine sand because it won't cause impaction and axolotls get stressed if the have nothing to grip on to at the bottom of the tank.I recommend using a sponge filter because they does not move as munch so it does not stress them out.

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Prob the best breeder and reptile channel. You actually care about the snakes and other animals and it’s admirable

Brings a smile to my face to see they have still continued their dreams and are even are getting a reptarium it's great and I hope you guys keep going

Nothing at all! 😂. Love the hidden gem.

Emily: put the tank in a cooler place in your house My house: (every room is freezing)

I'm an axolotl expert and this is the best video on care I've seen. Love this

My parents have had a total of 6 axies (two passing from catching ick), and as we house all four of them in the one tank we need a *TON* of room for them. I'm not sure the volume of the tank, nor the dimensions, but it's huge and takes up a decent portion of the living room. We keep four at a time, so when they do pass, we acquire a new one in its place as well. I've named all six of them, but the longest living axies are Camo and Speedy. RIP Pinkie and Batman. Newest additions are Toothless and (Jon)Snow, though Snow is quite aggressive so we've had to split him from the rest. At first, it was a smaller tank, but now we have a tank divider to keep him from the other three. Whilst this was a good, informative video, the information is slightly wrong; the tank needs to be cycled before the axies can be put in the tank. Plus, the more axies, the more frequent the cleaning, same as cleaning a litter box more frequently if you have multiple cats. Another thing, the feeding schedule is off, as depending on the meal you should space them. Axies tend to chub up pretty fast, so daily feedings aren't recommended unless they're receiving small meals. Usually, we space meals anywhere from 3-6 days, as they'll be fed pellets in the day and either a few bloodworms or an earthworm each at night. There should have also been some mention of breeding habits and signs of when males are ready to mate, as some people may be looking into getting more than one and could either be surprised at the sight of eggs or worried if they spot their male's tail bent upwards. And knowledge on a stressed axie would have been helpful also, as many beginners don't know that a bent tail is a sign of stress, or that if they're floating and can't touch the floor they'll stress too. Plus some info on illnesses they can catch is a topic all axie owners should know. It's quite sad to lose them, especially to something like ick, which can be treated. However you covered the contents of the video quite well, and it's pretty accurate as a beginning guide. Anyone wanting axolotls should, however, look into other resources just to get a wide variety of knowledge.

I misread this and thought it said "How to Care for Abortions"

While these are some pretty neat advises, I disagree with a couple of them. First, a "no substrate" strategy is not a good strategy when maintaining an axolotl. Axolotls are nocturnal animals, they don't like strong light. The floor of the aquarium being made of glass, it reflects a lot of light, which can stress the axolotl. You also mentioned some product to get rid of the chloride in tap water. While you are perfectly right about getting rid of the chloride, I don't think anyone should use products to do this when maintaining an Axolotl. It just may be me being an old fart, but I would not recommend it. Unlike fishes, Axolotls don't have scales to protect themselves from their environment. In fact, Axolotls use their skin to "breeze", thus exchanging a lot with their environment. Putting chemicals in the water can be dangerous for Axolotls unless clearly stated on the products that it is Axolotl-safe. To get rid of the chloride, just let the water rest for 36-48 hours ; the chloride will evaporate by itself. You mentioned it in your video, but water changes should be every week, not every month. Just wanted to make sure this part is clear to everyone. NO DRIFT WOOD IN AN AXOLOTL TANK. These release tannin in the water, which is slightly toxic for Axolotls and decrease the pH of the water. However, as you already stated, real plants are an absolute yes in an Axolotl tank, because Axolotls pollute their water a lot, making a fuckton of nutrients for plants to grow. They also help keeping your water and substrate clean, and pretty much the whole aquarium well-balanced. And they're perfect supports for eggs. It's also a great way for your Axolotls to hide from daylight. The tank you show in this video is a little small for an Axolotl. Axolotl tend to stay on ground level, but they also like to swim, and for that they need a long aquarium. I'd say your aquarium is a 60x30x40cm. The bare minimum for an Axolotl would be 80x30x40cm. DO NOT feed them once a day. This is extremely bad for their health. Axolotls have a slow metabolism. Feeding them once a day would be like having a person eating snacks all day long. At the very most, adult Axolotls need to be fed twice a week. And finally, you did put your Axolotl directly into the tank in this video. It is important to note that this is NOT the correct way to do this, as it severely stresses the Axolotl. You have to give them time to accommodate to their new water, make sure the change in temperature and chemical composition is not too brutal before putting them in the tank. I don't know if you did this beforehand, but since this video is for new/future Axolotl owners, it is important to note. Other than that, I pretty much agree with everything else and I think these are some good baselines for new Axolotl owners.

Finally! An axolotl guide that is short yet thorough! I just got mine today, and the breeder got me all confused on how to take care of them. Thanks so much!

I've been doing research and trying to set up a tank off and on for about a year now. I have a 20 gal long tank (that I bought all the correct decor and water care for) and tried to cycle the dechlorinated water for 3-4 weeks and the ammonia and nitrite levels were extremely high and wouldn't come down. I decided it was best for me to take my tank down and wait for a more opportune time to try again because if I hadn't checked the levels, the axie most likely would have past away or at best have been stressed and gotten very ill. It's important to do your research and test the water thoroughly everytime you do a water change or even just forget to clean the tank after some leftover food has been floating around. While some fish may seem like they never die even in the worst conditions and some axies may be durable, they're typically more sensitive creatures and it is of the upmost importance that you watch the pH and other chemicals in the water regularly. While she does a great job at making it simple to set up a tank, she did not go in depth enough for the viewers out there who may want to impulse buy an axolotl who have the means to do so. These lil guys live up to 15 years. That's the same as a dog. They're not just cute and cool to look at, they're literally a water puppy that you need to have the proper environment for in order for them to live their life to the fullest. I'm moving away to college soon and while I have tried to set up my tank and failed in the past, it's for the best because adopting a pet (even a fish) is a big responsibility and I would not have been able to provide the proper care for one if I were to move away now. Sorry this comment is so long but these guys are my dream pet and while it really sucks not being able to get one while I have all the resources available to me. You need to do extensive research on a pet before buying it so you know the proper care and are able to give them the happiest life possible. Thanks if you made it this far :)

wow, the only pet that would adore my room, i keep my a/c set for 60 but the door is open to cool the room outside my room a bit too. so my room is probably 64 degrees.

FEELS LKE IM WEARIN NUTHIN AT ALL

I’m so glad I found this video, im about to get a few axolotls here in a month. Thank you so much for this helpful guide!!

Laughing out loud like a freak at him getting spooked by worm at :59!! What a cutie!!! 😂

**paused on a sweet Flanders meme**

0:55 when you try to play with a really high ping

One of the best care videos I've seen on axololts! A+ thank you 💛

I connect with them on a different level. My spirit animal

Who else watching this even thought they don’t have one... I keep yelling Axolotl at my mom :)

okay but who else went back to see what flashed in the corner? XD

Wow! Thank you! I am thinking of adopting an axolotl so this video is perfect!! 🤩🤩

I love axolotls! Such cuties! Thanks for the video.

I have always wanted an axolotl. I just don’t know how to keep the water at the right temperature.

I thought this was a salamander that didnt morph?

Axolotls are so funny to me- they might not be bright...but... that’s what makes them funny really 😂

I just got an axolotl today and I'm super excited

Broke: Dogs and cats are the cutest animals *W O K E* : Axolotls are the cutest animals

i have 2 axolotls . they need xtreme clean water. more like a 30% water change 2x a week! not once a month.

I own 1 cat. 0 reptiles. Yet I still love ur channel.

Laughed so much when I saw you flashed the Homer and Flanders meme 😁🤣🤣

Non-danger noodle is still a spooker

Wow... he just bolted faster than Usane Bolt (idk if I spelled that right) 0:58

Thank you for making this video because I have been wanting an axolotl but I don’t know where to find information it I have learned so much from your videos so I know that this is true information and what I should use.

This made me love this channel even more. My favourite animal is the axolotl !

I would defiantly would make sure the tank was cycled

eco friendly for the win!

These good amphibians are now in my favorite game ❤

If you still have it, try shining a blacklight on him. I know they don't like light, but I noticed that his eyes are green. I think he is gfp (green florescent pigment), so he should glow green if you shine a blacklight on him. Just a thought.

0:58 when I see a spider

A lot of this information is wrong, especially with filtration. Some of this information is good but I recommend doing research on fish/axolotl care. Be careful with the information you receive however for snake care I do recommend this channel.

i laughed way too hard when the worm scared him at the start

I have two grown females. They're so chubby ❤️

no ground is also not good for these animals, their claws could easily deform. Thats my experience

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i love axies i have two and honestly best pet ever XD so derpy and cute they will follow you round the tank and evryone is fascinated by em.

As an axolotl keeper myself, I have found that driftwood and live plants have a habit of dropping the PH of my tank drastically, and it becomes next to impossible to fix without doing a 100% water change. It should also be noted that one of my axolotls died, and another morphed, so honestly? I’m not very good at what I do, lmao. Just thought I should share my experience anyway. And yes, I am properly taking care of my morphed axolotl, he’s doing much better than he was before.

Has anyone heard the gravity falls easter egg

Itsnt that the stunted larval salamander ?

Great video! I love axolotls, I have 3!!! They are my beautiful little aliens

Just a fun fact if you set up a water bubble machine inside the tank so it is air bubbles, the pet loves it

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I thought he was a larva salamander?

Thanks! Me and my mom have been trying to research how to care for them so we could get one! Again thank you:

1:19 I love the little snip u snuck in. U have to be super fast to catch it lol

You had a axolotl this hole time?

Did you know that axolotl is pronounced "Sholot" in native aztec

This thing is such a little cutie!

A friend of mine got 2 and they ended up breeding so he’s stuck with a lot of babies and I’m adopting one tomorrow! I’m so excited

isnt that a larval tiger salamander?

Are they more of a no touch pet?

Spounge filters are also really good! They’re very quiet and they don’t create a lot of current.

Aquaclear filters are great. Reusable sponge and plenty of room for media. Keep extra bio media in them to jump start new tamks.

But it’s not an axolotl

Hi I love love love love you and your care for reptiles snakes are sooo mugestic and beautiful animals when I grow up I’m going to be a reptile vet

omg sending this to my sis cause this is her fav animal

I would not have a bar bottom, axolotls they can panik, when they slid.

It low key feels like she is insulting ths Axolotis in the begining of the video

great video! very informative. but, instead of throwing away the storebought filters, just rinse them thourpughly under hot water while tapping them against the bottom of your sink. the filter will be cleaned, and can be used again. :) at least for tetras, which are now over 5 years old by doing this.

I watch your videos so much and you've helped me to learn about loads of repliles

Very cute, nice axolotl too!

**sniff** It’s as graceful as a swan! 5:08

me:Mom i want a axolotl please 😁 mom:why? also me:there derpy,adorable and overall like me nobody: ...😶

❤❤ I love ur vids and yes I have a recommendation for the lil guys. Use sand when the lotol is more than 3 inches, or the lil guy will consume the sand.

my minecraft axolotl will thank me after this video

Yay I'm so excited I'm getting a baby axolotl Tommorow this video helped a lot!

Nice Video. Ive always been a fan of Axolotl.

I have a wild-type axolotl, his name is Mushu. He is such a precious lil' baby

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They’re adorable

Thank you this was very helpful! I’m getting two !

Aw man, I found this and it made me really want to get another axolotl. I really miss my first one