Paul please you need to research before you purchase pets. I’ve kept axolotls for years and can tell you’ve done little research. You need a ton more hides, plants, things to interact with and climb on. Especially because you have hardly any cover the light should remain off, axolotls are very easily stressed by lights and their usage should be kept to a minimum. The hob filter is also far too strong and needs to be baffled, constant heavy flow will result in high stress. You live in Florida where it’s hot, axolotls do best between 62-66 F with anything above 68 being in the high stress range and will result in a very sick or dead axolotl. YOU NEEED A CHILLER OR A FAN TO KEEP THIS TANK COLD. Fluctuations in temperature can result in fungus and once again a sick axolotl. Earthworms are the best diet for adults, fed every 2 days. Bloodworms and blackworms are more of a supplementary food or treat as once they have reached maturity there is minimal nutritional value. PLEASE FOR THE LOVE OF GOD DO NOT ADD ANY OTHER FISH TO THAT AQUARIUM. Cories are bottom feeders and invade the axies personal space, they have very sharp barbels that can scrape the axolotls skin or should the axie try to eat it they will get lodged in its throat and kill it. Plecos are notorious for sucking the slime coat off axolotls and causing huge welts on their body, bristlenose plecos (which people often get cause they’re smaller) pose the same threat as cories with their sharp barbs with the added risk of removing the axolotl slime coat. Any other species of fish will nip their gills to oblivion. Axies should be kept by themselves and that’s that Please Paul for the last time on behalf of the entire pet community, DO YOUR RESEARCH AND DO YOUR PART FOR THESE ANIMALS BY PROMOTING PROPER CARE

1. The hob filter is too strong. 2. Pls add more plants and hides. 3. Pls get a chiller. 4. pls do not add any fish in the tank. 5. Pls do more research on them. 6. Keep up the good job, love ur vids.

My reading class and I just watched your video and we are loving your pets and your presentations! Thanks for the being so cool and for the information on axolotls! Peace!

Try add some more greenery and more natural things in the aquarium to make it happier and also it looks cooler!

Paul axolotls need a chiller in the aquarium because they die if the water goes more than 65 degres

Don't add a pleco in that tank It will hurt the axolotl Also pls add some plants in the tank Also Some rock features will look really good

Im glad my cousin is safe with you:)

THE AXOLOTL IS SO COOL 😎

Don't put a pleco in the tank. Axies are slow moving and the pleco could suction on them and harm their skin

Mmmmmk soooooo you NEED TO DO MORE RESEARCH!!!!

I REALLY WANT ONE THEY ARE SO ADORABLE GOD GIVE US MORE AXOLOTLS

Thank you for posting on my birthday! Plus this is AMAZING! Good luck bro

Paul, I think part of its name should be its name. (Axel)

I live in Australia and I have 3 axolotls, the way the axolotls are treated in the breeder is horrible when I got mine they were looked after perfectly and weren’t kept in a small tank Here’s what you should do -remove the lights ( can cause stress ) -add not hiding spots as they fell can hide and feel less stressed -try not to take it out of water too much and reduce touching it as you can rub off its slime coat -the 2 filters are way too powerful and may stress your axie

The fact this was made before axolotls were popular

I don't know how I stumbled onto your channel, but I'm glad I did! What really impressed me the most was the fact that you had a special cooler to keep your supplies in. You have a nice place and I really was impressed by the built in tank. Can't wait to see some more videos. The subject matter doesn't have to be about fish. I never know what new things I will appreciate.

•The bloodworms are not staple food.U need to feed earthworms as their main diet •Your fast water flows will stress out ur axie & will soon burn the gills •Your aquarium is a lil bit too high for ur axolotl to come up and breathe.And yes,he will find it hard to come up bc of the water flow. •Your aquarium is too small and needs more caves or tunnels and plants(moss ball possibly). •They have a very weak vision and they loves darkness.

5:38 he goes to the pet store 8:10 he gets home with the axoloto

Love your enthusiasm. Please add some plants in it's tank... makes it cozy. They love earthworms! Keep sharing! :)

So cute and sweet my favorite axolotl

Axolotls do best with a sponge filter because it creates very little flow for them and they like it in the dark

Axolotls are really awesome pets, but there is a lot of misinformation out there about their care. Only other axies or maybe shrimp are good tankmates (as long as you don't get attached to the shrimp 🦐) Cold water is important, and no gravel or small rocks as they often end up swallowing then and then dying.

Some people get excited when they never sold it and when they see it move🤣🤣🤣

Aww... Its really cute, please take care of her

Name can be albino Name can be bubbles Name can be darkness Name can be shade Name can be moon

Tip: don’t ever get it out of the water, they are fully aquatic animals and it can harm it if it’s out of the water even for a short amount of time. Also, I would recommend a longer tank since they mostly stay along the bottom of the tank, and more plants and feed them earth worms ( blood worms are not as nutritious as earthworms)

Paul you should only pet in or let it crawl on your hand but it should always keep it in the water unless your cleaning the tank because they have a slime coat which protects them and it damages the coat when you take it out the water to hold it

I love rock sliders and happy I joined your channel I think you should name it oxxo

Axolotls don’t really like a lot of water movement and u need a chiller because axolotls require a cold temperature tank also don’t add a pleco or any type of fish as fish damage their slime coats

Don't want to criticize Paul love Ur vids. I have axolotl and I want to give you some tips. Please no light. There eyes are sensitive. Make sure sand is very fine as they sometimes can accidentally eat it and it hurts there digestive track. Also keep water very cool. And please don't touch the axolotl there skin is very sensitive. Don't get any other fish with it Not even any feeder fish as they nip at their gills. I would suggest earthworms as food. It is the best and most nutritious. And also they like a low current flow from the filter. Thanks Paul plz take advice. Great work. Love your vids.

2:39 I actually get you I have a pig as well and she walks around a lot 😂

I know this was two years ago, but if you still have that substrate get rid of it, thats the short blunt answer, i used that exact sand and he was swallowing it everytime i fed him, i moved to a finer sand and use topfin and caribsea (not live sand), never handle you axolotl out of water and never just slip him in the tank, about every week do about a 15-20% water change your parameters must be exact for the axolotl to survive, they will get fungus or burns from ammonia but congrats on your axolotl (ik its been 2 years)

Axel a pretty logical name I guesse. Your positive vibe is watched from Amsterdam. Good job!

I would definitely name him axel since it's close to its axolotl 😊

This was actually my first vid I saw of you and when I saw the pig I was like 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

So pretty! You did good in this video

Just as a tip never put small rocks in the tank I have an axolotl and know that they will accidentally eat the rocks And don’t put fish in their that they can fit in their mouth because it will try to eat the fish

You should name it Mudkip like the pokemon 😂

They are so cute 🥰

Add plants or some more hides, please! 🙂

PLEASE no other fish with him. Especially plecos. They will literally leach themselves onto them and start eating them.

the axolotl its a mexican name for the water salamander.... so why not a mexican name..... ..."""""TLALOC"""" “god of the rain” ....Tlaloc its an aztec god who controls a gives the blesing of rain..... the aztecs speaks in NAHUATL..... and The word axolotl, also written axolotl, comes from the Nahuatl axolotl, formed of xolotl (monster as in turkey) and atl (water, as in atole). It refers to an amphibious animal that has a body of fish and frog legs.

This is what Kirby would look like as a water amphibian

I want my own personal Mudkip 😍😍✨

I vote “no” on pleco or any other fish for that tank. Keep it axolotl only. Safer for the axie as they have very sensitive skin and outer gills that can be nibbled by other fish.

Please don’t get a pleco, axolotls don’t like them & they can hurt the axolotl. Also you may need a chiller, they need to be kept at low 60’s preferably about 64.

Axolotl name idea: paul jr the third Me: very epic

I feel bad for the other axolotls… just because they are inactive I think many people wouldn’t choose it. I would buy everything in that store!!

Mudkip should be his name like the axolotl pokemon like if y'all agree ✌️✌️✌️

You need a chiller for him because they die if water is upper than 65 degres. Btw keep up the great work! 🤩 Love from Serbia 🇷🇸 OMG thanks for the likes i never got this many 🤛🇷🇸

Awwww so cutee

Wow ist so cute 😍 ☺️ 😊 💕 💗 💖 😍 ☺️ 😊 💕 💗 💖 😍

Paul early squad were are u?❤😂 Btw i came right after Nicks video! You both are amazing!❤

Idk too much, but I’m still learning about axolotls for if I get one. I think your tank needs: More space More hiding spots Darkness The three ingredients to an axolotl.

Get a bristle nose pleco, so fun.

They like the dark!

Axle should be the name of your new pet and keep up the good work I’ve been here since 100k

Drip acclimation is the way to go with a new aquatic pet. You can do a version of it without needing a complicated tube setup, this is what I used to do -- NEVER just slide them in. EVER. Water is a lot more dense than air, it's tough for us to understand how extreme of a change it is to them, but it can be more intense than being instantly transported from the top of Mount Everest with a -30 degree temperature into the Sahara Desert at over 100. Just like us, they can adapt to a range of temperatures and conditions, but we need to give them time. There's also the matter of water pH differences, ammonia/nitrate levels, chemical composition of the water in general ... it is not just temperature, so many people think it is, but it isn't. At least you did some form of temperature acclimation, but that's still not enough. They just weren't designed to be randomly plopped into a strange pool of water miles away, it's a HUUUUUGE shock to their systems. Inexperienced aquarists have their pets live through such an inept relocation in SPITE of it, but plenty die just from transport alone. So, here's how to do a sort of "cheat" way of drip acclimation (it's not optimal, but it sure as shit is better than nothing) and make it safer and less stressful on them without a huge tube setup -- roll the top of that long bag down like a tube sock, creating a little pocket of air. Let the baggy float on the surface of the water (the pocket of air from the bag folding will let that work), without giving the animal inside a chance to squirm out. Every 7-10 minutes, take a little aquarium syringe (every hobbyist should own at least one, it's mandatory, but a baster will work in a pinch) and take out a tiny quantity of water, maybe a teaspoon or two, and discard it from the baggy the animal is in (not the aquarium itself, you want to minimize exposure to the pet store water in your little habitat -- I mean, take the water out of the bag, and THROW IT AWAY). Then, take about the same amount of water from the aquarium and drop it inside the bag with the critter. Do that for at least an hour, THEN let them out. Also, that's a brand new tank, it's not cycled. They do sell a few products now that let you shortcut cycling. They used to be bunk, a lot of hobbyists still believe they are -- the only thing around for a while was essentially a fake product that did not work, so people just remember that and never bothered trying the newer products. There really are products available now that jump-start the ammonia-nitrate cycle for you, they actually work, only been around for about 15 years, I'd suggest looking into one any time you set up a new tank (it's certainly actually safer than say, something like the "shrimp" method, and more humane than buying a cycle fish to do the work for you because its species is supposed to be hardy enough). It looks like you took NO procedure to develop a good bacteria colony, however, which is alarming. Ammonia buildup in that water is going to burn the poor guy's flesh like acid. I hope he lives through it long enough for the bacteria to grow. Third -- WAY TOO SMALL. I know he was in a smaller container in the store, but that's meant to be temporary, not a home. It should be double that volume at a minimum. I really wish these pet stores would stop selling to people without making sure they pass an Aquarium 101 quiz first or something. Good call on the sponge filter, though it's a bit too big and powerful (it's a little like having a jet engine attached to the back of your car, in this scenario, it's probably going to stress him out -- too much). About a sponge filter in general, though ... I would've made a choice for a sponge filter in this scenario, too. They're long-lasting and the sponge can be used for a very long time if you're willing to dip in every week or two and squeeze it out (never with tap water, take a bit of aquarium water to do it in, as it can't get dry once the bacteria start growing in it). It also is very current-neutral for slower-moving aquatic pets, like bettas and stuff, and helps with oxygenation by doing double duty as a bubbler.

I think you should call that cute little axolotl "Axle"

That petstore was wrong saying Axolotls prefer 70 degrees or cooler. It is supposed to be 60-64 degrees. Also they forgot to list to buy a chiller for the tank. I’m assuming he knows to use Prime in the water to remove chlorine since he already has fish.

AXOLOTLS ARE SOOO CUTE

i really do recommend some plants and dark shady spots and a lid. axolotls can leap out of their tank, i would also move the tank away from the tv cause sound can travel and it could potentially stress out the axolotl. do your research for their tanks!

paullll the air rater is a filter

I love axolotls I think you need more

That sand looks a bit to course for a axoltol. I would personally get a 20 gallon long tank. The more floor space the better.

To anyone who’s ready this, you are an amazing and gorgeous human being don’t let ANYONE tell you different.

Axolotls are related to fish they're actually amphibians which explains why they didn't be on water in land but only land for a short amount of time before it floats up into the stud and turn into a mean

I think medusa is a good name for the axolotl and thanks for all the video you posting I watch them all greetings Mark van Oyen from Amsterdam the Netherlands

I think it’s name should be “ Mercury”

CASPER the friendly ghost!...since hes see through!

All your videos are great

Bigger tank, no gravel and a chiller is needed unless you keep your place cold. Is your pet still alive?

Damn these minecraft graphics are so realistic!!

me: i update minecraft cave and clif minecraft: R E A L L I F E

I really didn’t even think about it like “oh a pig?!” I was just like… “cute pig” I mean the dude wants a Mudkip. Of course he has a Tepig

Your pig is soooooòo cute 😍

You should name him Randall from monsters inc

Fun fact: some people who played Minecraft didn’t know axolotl existed.

Tip: With clean water, cool temperatures and a healthy diet they can live for 15 years! The main causes of sickness in Axolotls are poor water quality and chronic stress. You should check your water parameters regularly. Poor water quality can lead to secondary infections from parasites or bacteria.

YES!

I think Bubbles or Icing should be its name. 😯 it's so beautiful!

You will need a lid because axolotls are in the salamander family and the can jump right out of the tank. I learned that the hard way.

You should get a bigger tank and add more stuff for the axolotl to hide and play

My axolotl has a long tank and not so much tall, which I reccomend. You can feed them live earthworms ( not straight from the garden as may have parasites ) when they become at least 3-4 inches. Depending on the size, if under 3 inches it can't go in a bigger tank and must be kept in a tub/small tank with a small airstone. Gravel is bad for axolotls as they can swallow it. Also, eventually your axolotl will get too small for that hide. Not that they need much in a tank. I am not a professional, I am just educated. Goodluck!

Name him 'Axel' as in short form of Axolotl..BTW love your videos😍...Love from INDIA❤️..Peace🤘

congratulations Axolotls, you are now in Minecraft

This was the first video I have ever seen by u and after this I have watched hundreds of your videos

I love axolotls they are so cute

1. That axolotl looks a bit unhealthy, I'm not sure if any of those axolotls were being properly taken care of at that store. The tanks they were in don't even look like 8 gallons. The first one you looked at looks like it was maybe a 5 or 3 gallon tank. 2. NEVER put a axolotl, or any water creature, into a tank right away! You need to put the axolotl/aquatic creature into a container/big bowl, with the water that the store provided you. Then take small amounts of water from the tank and start putting some in. After a while, then slowly put the axolotl into the tank along with the water it was in. 3. Make sure you don't have the lights on to much in there. They don't like lights, as you said, but even small LED lights can bother them. 4. That tank looks small, I find it hard to believe it's a 30 gallon one. Looks like a 12 gallon tank. Very sad to put creatures into very small homes. 5. For the love of god, if you did, or will, put another fish into the axolotls tank my heart will shatter. Lotls like to be on their own!

please add more hides for him/her :)

Same I love them!

WILLY BOY- GIRL BUBBLES

The Axolotl needs more space to hide and plants!!!

This is how many times Paul said axolotl 👇🏽

Super and cute

OMG I Love ittttt

Just be very careful of what u put in their tank, they have very delicate skin so make sure there’s no sharp edges or anything

Name it Sonriente which is Spanish for smiley because they always look like they are smiling and it’s in Spanish because they are native to Mexico 🇲🇽👍

I dont know about those frosted tips 😂

I love all your animals