mattmesser
Aquarium Advice Newbie
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- Apr 18, 2022
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Axolotl's can't take to much water flow. This has become a problem while adding water to my tank. I remove it using a typical siphon (gravel vacuum made for 29-55 gal aquarium) and 5 gallon buckets for the waste water. No problem getting the water out that's not the problem I don't mind making a few trips if needed to flush the waste water. Adding however is an issue. The 20 gal tank is behind my couch on built in shelf. (Probably was an entertainment center at one point for a tube TV.) I fill the buckets with fresh tap water and at first I attempted to swap the sucking end of the gravel vacuum with the front and pump water using the small hand squeeze pump. Although this does work (WOW) it would take forever. I've also tried using a small cup (Dixie Cup) and one by one add it to the water. This also took a ridiculously long time. So, left with no option. I had to pour the bucket in the tank as slowly as I could. My Axolotl seemed to be just fine at first but after doing so he hid for a few days only coming out to feed then hide again,(which was out of character for him.) Phew.. Now you know the situation and what I've tried. What, ( As far as equipment or method), Would you recommend or try?