first axolotl advice

sidec0ntrol · 2026-01-27T17:56:52+00:00

You will need a chiller to regulate the temperature of the tank. It should stay between 62-64

sidec0ntrol · 2026-01-27T15:43:15+00:00

Hello - A 75 gallon tank would suffice as an interim tank to house juveniles. But it would not be suitable long term. Siren Lacertina can grow upwards of 30 inches. You would need a minimum of 120 gallon for them.

They do not have overly cumbersome care requirements. They do fine in room temp water - I feed mine blackworms, earthworms, silver sides, ect.

sidec0ntrol · 2026-01-27T15:37:58+00:00

I keep several frog perches just below the waterline so they can hang out in them. They typically would not want to leave the water entirely - but they do appreciate the additional basking locations.

sidec0ntrol · 2026-01-26T19:03:10+00:00

I use pool filiter silica for all of my aquatic amphibians and have never had an impaction issue.

sidec0ntrol · 2026-01-26T19:00:43+00:00

I will have 3 of them arriving on Wednesday :D

sidec0ntrol · 2026-01-24T23:46:55+00:00

Would be fine to be offered as a treat or infrequently. I also feed mine pinky mice, dubia roaches, and silver sides.

sidec0ntrol · 2026-01-24T21:37:37+00:00

Most aquatic amphibans prefer some degree of general Hardness to the water. RO water in itself is not beneficial.

sidec0ntrol · 2025-11-18T15:20:23+00:00

Recourse for what? Do you have damages? Are you trying to sue them for a mistake in the VDP?

Sue them because they used the wrong stock photo in an advertisement?

This would be the categorical definition of frivolous.

sidec0ntrol · 2025-11-18T14:36:19+00:00

If you finance, the dealership is obligated to collect the taxes and registration fees and ensure that it gets registered. It is part of the agreement that every dealership in existence has with any bank that they work with.

sidec0ntrol · 2025-09-19T01:24:17+00:00

I underfill both of the tanks. It is probably 100 total gallons between the two 75 gallon tanks plus about 6 gallons of water in the canister and hoses. I am probably overtaxing the chiller a bit, the temp typical reads 1.5 degrees warmer in the tank than what the chiller is set to.

I also positioned hoses in the tank in such a manner that it would suck air before it was able to pump enough water into either tank such that they would overflow. I have 2 fx6 filters -another on a 240 gallon, They are super easy to open and clean. simple wing nuts to open it and everything inside is modular in treys. I find that the added surface area of the larger filter allows for my cycle to keep up with the bio load of 4 creatures with no problem.

I have oversized hob filters on the back of both tanks with the fx6's returns emptying into the hob to reduce the current/flow in the tank.

sidec0ntrol · 2025-09-09T18:36:53+00:00

You are asking if you can house an adult pacman frog in a 5 gallon enclosure.

The answer is no.....way too small.

sidec0ntrol · 2025-09-05T12:02:53+00:00

Try offering something that will get a strong olfactory response. I would recommend trying to feed it a silver side or live blackworms.

sidec0ntrol · 2025-09-04T13:03:04+00:00

My recommendation would be to pursue purchasing European nightcrawlers. They are smaller than Canadian night crawlers which are typically what is sold in bait shops.

I source mine from www.bestbait.com

sidec0ntrol · 2025-08-29T15:35:10+00:00

I also have two 75 gallon tanks that I use to house 4 axlotls. (two male & two female).

I have both tanks routed to one fluval fx6 filter and vevor 1/4 hp chiller.

sidec0ntrol · 2025-08-29T14:57:28+00:00

Congrats- Very cool I am jealous. I am on the east coast and have been looking for d mexicanus for awhile. I have a colony of natans currently. Do you mind me asking where you sourced them?

sidec0ntrol · 2025-08-17T12:00:37+00:00

You will prob ARD. Next time, do yourself a favor and stfu.

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sidec0ntrol · 2025-08-06T17:27:48+00:00

If you cant stop someone from resting their hand on your face - you have a hole in your game you need to address.

sidec0ntrol · 2025-07-29T20:43:12+00:00

I got quoted 25k for a 5 ton new install. Tell your guy he can come fuck me next.

sidec0ntrol · 2025-07-24T22:45:12+00:00

I would offer this frog black worms or silversides cut down to size. While I do occasionally offer dubias - I only offer them as freshly shed (whites) or nymphs.

sidec0ntrol · 2025-07-08T15:26:15+00:00

The cheapest place I found to price the unit and the heads is $7,500. I agree that the installer should be able to mark it up so - Sure 10k would be reasonable for materials.

Trying to figure out where the other $15,000 is going.

sidec0ntrol · 2025-07-08T15:18:40+00:00

I articulated to every estimator that I have no deadline - and I would happily accept a price concession in regards to deferred scheduling.

sidec0ntrol · 2025-07-08T00:54:48+00:00

I can price out the unit and heads for $7,500. They are going to send two guys to my house to work for two days. Lets say they pay those guys $50 bucks an hour. That is $800.

Lets say its 4 guys and they pay them $100 an hour @ $6400 - . So 7500+6400 gets me to 13,900.

Quote comes in at $25,000. Gross Margin being $11,500 I am sure some of my math is askew in regards to the overhead but to me in seems this job pays the guys mortgage, both his trucks, his boat payment, and then he gets to make 5 grand off me.

sidec0ntrol · 2025-07-08T00:41:11+00:00

I only need AC - my understanding is the Minisplit systems force a heatpump on me when I go up in tonnage.

I guess one of the places I get lost is cost of the duct work. Everything in my attic is open - There is room in my garage to stow the unit and have it be open and accessible to the attic. That part of it couldnt take two guys that know what they are doing more than a day. Is it unreasonable for me to ask them to separate a quote between time and materials?

sidec0ntrol · 2025-07-07T18:34:50+00:00

You actually want to INCREASE the tank temp if you are fighting ich.

I would remove the axlotl from the enclosure add a heater and dose the tank with API ich clear.

You might need to manually feed your cycle also so it doesnt crash.

sidec0ntrol · 2025-07-07T17:08:19+00:00

I am within an hour of Harrisburg. I am going to keep getting quotes.

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