mkeyz Posted April 30, 2023 Share Posted April 30, 2023 So I'm trying to upgrade my axolotl to a bigger tank for more space to move. Currently being housed in a 35 gallon tank that is higher than longer, hence why I'm thinking about a longer tank. I only have one juvie axolotl. My debate is should I get a 40 gallon or 55 gallon. I know ultimately the 55 is definitely longer, but due to living on the 2nd floor apartment I'm also trying to think of water weight vs how much the floor can support. If I did get a 55 I'd probably only fill it halfway for that reason. Idk I can't decide. Can anyone help me with this decision? Pics of current tank and my adorable axie. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkeyz Posted April 30, 2023 Author Share Posted April 30, 2023 I'm currently leaning towards the 40 due to the water weight/structural integrity of the floors in my apartment, but I definitely wanna hear everyones thoughts 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H20 Plecos Posted April 30, 2023 Share Posted April 30, 2023 Personally I prefer 40 gallon breeder. It's going to 36" x 18" x 16" which adds more footprint for it. Based off the weight it will be good enough till it continues to grow. Then I'd choose 75g+; 48" x 18" x 21", when you stop living 2nd floor 😇 While 55 gallons ; 48" x 13" x 21" much higher footprint, narrow in size (not needed for it, and weight is an issue) Just my two sense with it. Let me know how it goes. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkeyz Posted April 30, 2023 Author Share Posted April 30, 2023 Thank you for you're advice I think I will go with the 40 gal then 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nabokovfan87 Posted April 30, 2023 Share Posted April 30, 2023 On 4/30/2023 at 12:15 PM, mkeyz said: I only have one juvie axolotl. My debate is should I get a 40 gallon or 55 gallon The 40g would be good here because of the larger floor space for the axolotl. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schuyler Posted May 3, 2023 Share Posted May 3, 2023 55s are annoying to try and do anything at the bottom because of how tall they are Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H20 Plecos Posted May 5, 2023 Share Posted May 5, 2023 On 4/30/2023 at 5:09 PM, mkeyz said: Thank you for you're advice I think I will go with the 40 gal then Just keep us updated, would like to see axolotl, I want to get one 😁 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkeyz Posted May 5, 2023 Author Share Posted May 5, 2023 I did get the 40 breeder gal. Unfortunately axolotl not currently in it because I can't get the nitrites and nitrates under control so far water changes and prime aren't working to lower them 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H20 Plecos Posted May 5, 2023 Share Posted May 5, 2023 Do you have any off your old biological media in the other tanks? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkeyz Posted May 5, 2023 Author Share Posted May 5, 2023 I already did that too. I mixed the old water with new conditioned water. I put the old filter media and those filter balls in there and let the media sit in there for days before taking it out and discarding but I've left the filter balls from original tank in there Idk what I'm doing wrong tbh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lennie Posted May 5, 2023 Share Posted May 5, 2023 (edited) On 5/5/2023 at 10:52 AM, mkeyz said: I already did that too. I mixed the old water with new conditioned water. I put the old filter media and those filter balls in there and let the media sit in there for days before taking it out and discarding but I've left the filter balls from original tank in there Idk what I'm doing wrong tbh Water needs to circulate around the media, It sitting in the tank in a corner won't do much. Try to wrap it around your filter Edited May 5, 2023 by Lennie 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkeyz Posted May 5, 2023 Author Share Posted May 5, 2023 Dang I already threw away after like 3 days. But I still have the filter balls I'll put those in the middle of the bubbles to get it circulating 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkeyz Posted May 8, 2023 Author Share Posted May 8, 2023 So putting the filter beads on the bubbler definitely worked. My buddy is now in the tank and doing good 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H20 Plecos Posted May 8, 2023 Share Posted May 8, 2023 That's hilarious, at first I didn't know that it was dry erase 🙃 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoyaleButterfly Posted May 9, 2023 Share Posted May 9, 2023 I think he is adorable! 😍I do not know much about axolotl but yours is very cute and I am loving how you set up the tank. Do they normally need big tanks and/or bigger ones? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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