Fish for kids

[Lankyrob]

Originally Posted by Starbuck

get an axolotl! they are super easy, need NO heat whatsoever, and a very VERY small lo-flo filter for minimal water flow. You can keep one adult in a 10gal, though i keep mine in a 20. I don't keep any fish with mine, and they will eat smaller deorative fish (guppies etc).
I feed mine once every 5 days or so, frozen bloodworms, sinking newt pellets, frozen beef heart etc

We/she likes the idea of an axolotl, various care sheets online state that filters can be detrimental as the waterflow can stress the animal and water changes are better for maintaining the environment than having a filter running constantly.

Can anyone who keeps them explain/show their set ups and comment on the above?

Cheers

[smy_749]

Originally Posted by Lankyrob

We/she likes the idea of an axolotl, various care sheets online state that filters can be detrimental as the waterflow can stress the animal and water changes are better for maintaining the environment than having a filter running constantly.

Can anyone who keeps them explain/show their set ups and comment on the above?

Cheers

Another bonus is that you don't need a water heater, I'm pretty sure they like it pretty cold (low to mid 60's I think) ...Although in the summer months if it gets too hot you may have the opposite issue on your hands :P

[Lankyrob]

Originally Posted by smy_749

Another bonus is that you don't need a water heater, I'm pretty sure they like it pretty cold (low to mid 60's I think) ...Although in the summer months if it gets too hot you may have the opposite issue on your hands :P

Living in the UK getting too hot shouldnt be an issue

One question that seems to be different on every caresheet is the size of tank needed? Opinions?