Are they ok in a community tank or are they better to keep in a species tank?
Very difficult. They really axolot of you.
What size fish tank should I buy?
10 gallon fish tank is good size for Water Dragon (Axolotl).
How many Water Dragons (Axolotls) can I have in a 10 gallon fish tank?
If you have an Adult Water Dragon (Axolotl) you can have two Axolotls in a 10 gallon tank. Water Dragons are social animals so you need to have at least Qty 2 in a 10 gallon fish tank. If it is not possible to have Qty 2 Water Dragon then put a feeder fish in with your Water Dragon.
It is okay to mix adult females and males Water Dragons (Axolotls) together. Adult males Water Dragon should not be aggressive to other males or other females. Females have no problems with other females or males.
What kind of filter is best for a Water Dragon (axolotl) tank?
A sponge filter is cheep and easy way to keep the water clean. But you still will need to do water changes; 1 per week.
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Does a Water Dragon (Axolotl) dislike fast moving water?
Yes Water Dragons (Axolotls) do not like fast moving water (water currents). This will casue stress to your Water Dragons (Axolotls) and you will see evidence of this stress when your Water Dragon Tail starts to Curl.
What about a Tank light?
Water Dragons (Axolotls) do not need a tank light. We recommended that you do not use a tank light because it could be a possible source of heat. Also Water Dragons do not like bright lights. Make sure that your tank will not have any direct sun light through out the day. Also do not use any black light or UV light for long periods of time because it could damage your eyesight of your Water Dragons.
What about a tank hood?
Water Dragons (Axolotls) do not need tank hood because their legs are incapable of climbing out of the tank. However it is a good idea to use a tank hood because it will be a barrier for things that could get in your tank.
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Do I need a heater?
No you do not need a heater; room temperature should be fine as long as it does not go above 72 °. The temperature range for a Water Dragon (axolotl) is below 72 ° and higher than 57 °. Water Dragons like cold or temperatures rather than hot temperatures. Cold temperatures will just slow down the Water Dragon's metabolism while high temperatures will cause stress to your Water Dragon.
Does a Water Dragon (Axolotl) need a hiding place?
Water Dragons (Axolotls) do need a hiding place. I use a PVC 6 inch size pipe that has been cut in half the long way so that it is about 6-8 inches long. I like using PVC pipe because there is no paint on it.
What preparation do I need to do before I get my Water Dragon (Axolotl)?
I recommend that you set up your tank at least one week before ordering any Water Dragon (Axolotl). This will allow you to see if you can of maintaining the proper environment for your Water Dragon (Axolotl). First fill your tank with fresh tap water, after 24 hours the chlorine will be out of the water because it turns to a gas. You need to add at least quantity 10 Rosy Minnows in your tank. You can buy them at that Petsmart for about $ .13 each. This will test your tank to see if it's free from chemical contamination. If your Rosy Minnows die, then you have a chemical contamination problem. You need to find the source of this contamination and correct it. Then test again with more Rosy Minnows. Most of the time the chemical contamination is coming from a "used" 5 gallon bucket, these buckets are used with cleaning solutions and are chemically contaminated. What I recommend is that you buy a new 5 gallon bucket. It's also important that the water temperature is below 72 ° for a least one week. If you are having problems staying below 72 ° I recommend that you try putting your tank on the floor. Some of the heat sources that you need to avoid are direct sunlight, heat registers and fish tank lights, all produce heat and will raise the temperature in your tank. If you cannot maintain a temperature of below 72 ° I do not recommend that you buy a Water Dragon (Axolotl).
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it can go in a community tank, at least a 55 gallon tank though. and they arent really hard to keep in my opinion. just need to do the water changes, feed it what it likes, keep the temperature in the 70's and it should me fine.
