Tank size for two female axolotls

[LizzieZappia]

Hi all, I have two female axies; one black and one pink/white. They were housed in a 60cm long tank. The black one started attacking the pink one after a year and a half of living together. The pink has so far lost her tail and 2 limbs. We decided to move the pink one in its own tank; which is not doing well due to high ammonia. I have got an air stone in it, ammo-chips and have done a couple of water changes with no luck. It's becoming dire strait now and I want to know if the 60cm tank is too small for 2 females or should I keep them separated? In which case I should probably get a bigger tank for the pink one to increase oxygen hence reducing the ammonia level? Any advice or suggestions would be truly appreciated!

 

[bettaowner]

A pair of axolotls can be housed in 20 gallons I believe.

 

[Horsegirlmaddy]

Unfortunately axis are just prone to nipping at each other. The more space, the better if you're keeping more than one. A 20 gallon long is good for one adult axolotl, but when you think of their potential 10" size, at least a 40 gallon is the best way to go for keeping two together

 

[NinjaTetra]

A question here, where so u get an axolotl? Aren'tthey also called Mexican walking fish?

 

[Autumnsky]

I understand they will eat anything and everything which will fit in their mouths, and should not be housed together or will be eaten.

Do lots of water changes to get the ammonia under control.

 

[LizzieZappia]

They are called the same thing. Most good aquariums will sell them. I asked my local aquarium to order mine for me. I like the website Axolotls: The Fascinating Mexican Axolotl and the Tiger Salamander for reference & information