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CAUTION!!!Axolotls are illegal to own in California, Maine, New Jersey, and Washington, D.C. In New Mexico, a permit is required to own an axolotl, but it's illegal to import them from other states. Like many species of salamander, axolotls have the remarkable ability to regenerate parts of their bodies. This includes limbs, eyes and even parts of their brains. Research labs around the world are trying to understand this incredible trait, which is one reason there are so many captive axolotls.Basic RequirementsMin. aquarium size: 15 gallons recommended for the first axolotl, +10 for any additional axolotl (go bigger if you can — here’s why)Temperature range: 15 to 21°C (a fan or other cooling method is required for those summer heat waves!)Filtration: a properly cycled filter with biological media and gentle flow is a mustSubstrate: keep it bare or see this article for safe optionsMaintenance: 25 to 50% water changes weekly (rinse sponges every time, using old aquarium water)Diet: see this article for optionsDecor: at least one place to hide and one floating item to provide cover and shade (nothing small enough to be eaten!)Testing Cheat SheetThis is the chart that comes with the API Freshwater Master Test Kit. I’ve added emojis to help you keep track of which parameters are safe and which aren’t. For precise values, see the parameters list below.Precise ParametersMin. aquarium length: 24″ (60 cm)Floor space: 2 ft2 for the first axolotl + 1 ft2 per additional axolotlWater volume: 15 gal for the first axolotl + 10 gal per additional axolotl recommended (min. 5 gal per axolotl for short-term tubbing)Temperature range: 15-21°C acceptable, 16-18°C preferred (breeding range), 4-23°C tolerated (short periods only towards the ends of the range)Ammonia: 0 ppm (can tolerate 0.25 ppm for short periods or in ammonium form)Nitrites: 0 ppm (can tolerate up to 0.5 ppm for short periods)Nitrates: 0-10 ppm ideal (can tolerate up to 110 ppm, short periods only for anything higher)pH: 7.4-7.8 (can adapt 6.5 to 8.0 — it’s usually safer not to try to adjust pH)General hardness (GH): 7 -14° (125.3-250.6 ppm)Carbonate hardness (KH): 3-8° (53.7-143.2 ppm)Oxygen saturation: 70 to 100% recommended (can tolerate lower, susceptible to gas bubble disease if higher)Salinity: salt is not required but 20-40% Holtfreter’s or John’s solutions are recommended (can tolerate up to 15 g/L salt for short periods)
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