Chiclid addict Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 So I am gonna build a tank for my axolotl for when he’s an adult (around 6 months out) but I want to get a wild type axolotl for him to live with of the same sex could this be a problem and my second question is I could either move my discus into a 75 and use there 55 for the axolotls or just buy another 55 witch would you go with and why Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 Bigger is actually better. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaurieinIA Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 I have zero experience with the fish you are keeping and am fairly new to the hobby. That being said, I’m picking up tank #3 tomorrow. 😊 A 75. When shopping, all advice was to go 75 because I wouldn’t regret the extra room and it’s only 5” more front to back. The length/height is the same. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric R Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 If you have space to put the discus in a 75, I'd say do it. It gives the fish more space. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lifeisgood Posted April 1, 2021 Share Posted April 1, 2021 Axolotls need more floor space than water height. A 40 breeder is great for two adult Axolotls. Or a 75 if you would rather. The front to back 12” depth of a 55 is not optimal when an 8 inch long animal decides to dart when startled like they will at times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FishyJames Posted April 1, 2021 Share Posted April 1, 2021 55 gallon for me because I'm in an apartment and will probably move within a year. If I was in a stable living arrangement, I would go with a 75. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lifeisgood Posted April 1, 2021 Share Posted April 1, 2021 A shorter tank (as opposed to tall) makes it easier for feeding Axolotls their worms too—unless you want to get your hands in the water every time you feed them. As for finding another of the same sex, you will have to buy one that is old enough. I found three small ones on Craigslist and kept the two that were the same sex and rehomed the one male. If you get on an Axolotl forum, you can find them easier when you are ready to look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiclid addict Posted April 1, 2021 Author Share Posted April 1, 2021 1 hour ago, Lifeisgood said: Axolotls need more floor space than water height. A 40 breeder is great for two adult Axolotls. Or a 75 if you would rather. The front to back 12” depth of a 55 is not optimal when an 8 inch long animal decides to dart when startled like they will at times. What is the difference between a 40b and a 55 wouldn’t the 55 be bigger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DShelton Posted April 1, 2021 Share Posted April 1, 2021 11 minutes ago, Angelfishlover said: What is the difference between a 40b and a 55 wouldn’t the 55 be bigger 40 gallon breeder - 36 3⁄16 x 18 1⁄4 x 16 15⁄16 55 gallon - 48 1⁄4 x 12 3⁄4 x 21 The breeder tanks are generally not as tall, and have more depth. Between the two the breeder tank is about ~6" deeper and ~5" shorter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiclid addict Posted April 1, 2021 Author Share Posted April 1, 2021 5 minutes ago, DShelton said: 40 gallon breeder - 36 3⁄16 x 18 1⁄4 x 16 15⁄16 55 gallon - 48 1⁄4 x 12 3⁄4 x 21 The breeder tanks are generally not as tall, and have more depth. Between the two the breeder tank is about ~6" deeper and ~5" shorter. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lifeisgood Posted April 1, 2021 Share Posted April 1, 2021 10 minutes ago, Angelfishlover said: What is the difference between a 40b and a 55 wouldn’t the 55 be bigger A 40 breeder is 3 feet wide and 16” tall. The important piece is that it is 18”deep. There is more turnaround room for a large amphibian. The 55 is four feet wide and it is 21” tall. So yes it is bigger, but you have farther to reach to feed them their worms and 12” front to back does not give an 8-10” Axolotl as much room to blast off as they will from time to time, if they get excited or startled. And depending on what objects you want to put in the tank with them, 12 inches gets clogged up pretty quick so they will have even less room to get through. Does that make sense? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiclid addict Posted April 1, 2021 Author Share Posted April 1, 2021 4 minutes ago, Lifeisgood said: A 40 breeder is 3 feet wide and 16” tall. The important piece is that it is 18”deep. There is more turnaround room for a large amphibian. The 55 is four feet wide and it is 21” tall. So yes it is bigger, but you have farther to reach to feed them their worms and 12” front to back does not give an 8-10” Axolotl as much room to blast off as they will from time to time, if they get excited or startled. And depending on what objects you want to put in the tank with them, 12 inches gets clogged up pretty quick so they will have even less room to get through. Does that make sense? Yeah it does I may be able to squeeze 2 40b where I want to put the 55 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lifeisgood Posted April 1, 2021 Share Posted April 1, 2021 Just now, Angelfishlover said: Yeah it does I may be able to squeeze 2 40b where I want to put the 55 And what fun possibilities come with that option!!😂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmark285 Posted April 1, 2021 Share Posted April 1, 2021 And don't forget about the 50 gallon breeder, 36" x 18" x 19" tall Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy's Fish Den Posted April 1, 2021 Share Posted April 1, 2021 I would go for the 75 gallon. The extra front to back depth is great, especially when it comes to aquascaping. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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