Tubbing your axolotl
- Sometimes your axolotl may need to be tubbed for health reasons, tank cleaning, while you cycle a tank or if you move. When we say “tubbing” we mean placing it in a plastic tub/container of some sort as a temporary housing situation.
- Be sure when tubbing your axolotl that you keep them in clean dechlorinated water (use only Seachem Prime for this) The water has to be changed daily, 100 %, if you have them tubbed for longer than a day.
- Remember to wipe out the bottom of sides when you change the water to remove buildup of bacteria.
- Be sure the tub is big enough for them to move around and filled with enough water so they can be completely under water.
- It’s not too common but Axolotls can jump out of the tub. You can put the lid with ventilation on the tub or you can put something like a cooling rack for baking over it to ensure they don’t jump out. If you have a cat, a lid is a must. We have seen several cat attack victims on social media and the outcome is not good.
