Product Links for Canada

Welcome to our product links page for axolotl care recommended products! We understand that choosing the right products for your pet can be overwhelming, so we have put together this list of recommended products with corresponding links. The following products range from axolotl care essentials to some possible options for filtration and enrichment for your axolotl. If you have any questions about the products, please do not hesitate to contact us.

API Freshwater Master Test Kit

This test kit is a requirement for accurately monitoring the water parameters of any aquarium. A liquid test kit with reagents is significantly more accurate and easier to read than test strips. This kit tests for ammonia (NH₂), nitrite (NO₂), nitrate (NO₃), and pH.

Seachem Prime Water Conditioner

This water conditioner is the most widely recommended for axolotls, especially due to being known to contain no additives harmful to them. Many water conditioners will contain aloe or other slime coat additives that are irritants to axolotls. This conditioner is also beneficial because it can be overdosed in emergencies up to 5x the normal dosage to temporarily detoxify ammonia, nitrite, or nitrate for 24 hours.

Dr. Tim's Ammonium Chloride for Cycling

An ammonia source (either liquid or powder) is required to cycle an aquarium before your aquatic pet can be safely put into it. Dr. Tim's ammonia may be the easiest to dose, since it has set dosage instructions.

Ammonium Chloride Powder for Cycling

An ammonia source (either liquid or powder) is required to cycle an aquarium before your aquatic pet can be safely put into it. Powder dosage instructions below.

Plastic Test Tube Replacements

These spare plastic test tubes can be used instead of the breakable glass API test tubes, with the API Freshwater Master Test Kit.

API GH & KH Test Kit

Testing GH and KH may be necessary if you are experiencing pH issues in your aquarium. This liquid test kit with reagents is significantly more accurate and easy to read than test strips.

Battery-operated Clip-on Fan for Cooling

This fan is battery-operated, so it will continue to function in the event of a power outage if left plugged in constantly. Making sure temperature remains below 20˚C (68˚F) at all times is very important for an axolotl tank.

Hikari Sinking Carnivore Pellets

These pellets contain 47% protein, and are an option to supplement an axolotl's main diet of earthworms. Note: These pellets may be fed more effectively if soaked in water for a minute before feeding, as they start off hard. These pellets will generate a temporary bad odor if left in the tank, unlike the Rangen Salmon Pellets.

Invert Aquatics Soft Pellets

These pellets are a repackaged version of Rangen Salmon Pellets. They contain 45% protein, and are an option to supplement an axolotl's main diet of earthworms. They start off softer than the Hikari Sinking Carnivore Pellets, and won't emit a bad odor.

Repashy Grub Pie

Repashy Grub Pie can be used as an occasional food to supplement an axolotl's main diet of earthworms.

Aquarium Water Chiller 1/10 HP (42gal/160L)

An aquarium water chiller may be required for those who live in hot and humid climates if clip-on fans cannot maintain a temperature below 20˚C at all times.

Egg Crate for Homemade Aquarium Lid

Egg crate is often cut to fit on the top of aquariums as a lid with holes, as mesh lids will eventually rust and leach into the aquarium. Since axolotl tanks must be kept below room temperature with clip-on fans, egg crate allows evaporative cooling to still take place.

AquaClear Hang on Back Filter

This HOB filter is one filtration option for an axolotl tank.

Large Sponge Filter

This large sponge filter is one filtration option for an axolotl tank. Requires an air pump and airline tubing to run.

AquaClear 50-Gallon Biomax

This filter media can be used with the AquaClear hang on back filter.

Aquaclear 50-Gallon Foam Inserts (3-Pack)

This filter media can be used with the AquaClear hang on back filter.

Filter Media Bags

Media bags can be used to hold crushed coral, Indian almond leaves, or filter media in your aquarium or filter.

Fine-grained Sand Substrate

This sand is one of the smallest-grained sands currently on the market, which means it poses the least impaction risk for your axolotl. Make sure any sand used in an axolotl tank is less than 1 mm diameter.

FritzZyme Turbostart 700

This is a type of beneficial bacteria for aiding in cycling your aquarium. Beneficial bacteria must be used in conjunction with a liquid or powder ammonia source, such as Dr. Tim's ammonium chloride in order to see any effects. This product is recommended over any shelved, non-refrigerated bacteria bottles, as it contains real, live nitrifying bacteria.

Seachem Equilibrium

This product can be used to raise GH. Do not add directly to your aquarium.

Methylene Blue Medication

This solution can be used to sterilize the water in cases of advanced fungal/bacterial infection. It should only be added to tubs, not tanks, and the water still requires daily 100% water changes.

Crushed Coral for Raising pH

For those with an unstable KH/GH, crushed coral can be put inside a media bag and placed inside the tank or filter. Coral will dissolve over time and keep the pH at a higher level.

Indian Almond Leaves

Indian almond leaves are commonly used with ill axolotls to encourage recovery, as they have anti-fungal properties. Make sure leaves used are too large for axolotl to eat, and remove from aquarium once leaves begin to decompose, due to choking hazard of smaller pieces.

Pyhon No Spill Aquarium Maintenance System.jpg

Python No Spill Clean and Fill Aquarium Maintenance Hose

A python hose makes aquarium water changes significantly easier and more efficient by attaching directly to your faucet and both siphoning up and refilling the water. Note: Dose entire tank with water conditioner directly before refilling. Make sure nozzle is far away from filter intake to avoid shocking beneficial bacteria with different temperature water.

Hygger Bucket-free Aquarium Hose

The Hygger hose serves the same function as the Python hose.
Note: Dose entire tank with water conditioner directly before refilling. Make sure nozzle is far away from filter intake to avoid shocking beneficial bacteria with different temperature water.

Aquarium Thermometer

This basic liquid/analog thermometer can reliably read the temperature in your aquarium. It may be paired with other thermometers, such as the digital thermometer with probe or temperature gun for increased accuracy. We recommend having at least two thermometers in your aquarium. Making sure temperature remains below 20˚C (68˚F) at all times is very important for an axolotl tank.

Plastic Bin For Tubbing Your Axolotl

It is common for axolotl owners to need to tub their axolotl for transferring or monitoring illnesses. We recommend tubbing in at least 3-5 gallons of water and performing a 100% water change every day to keep the water safe.

CaribSea Super Naturals Moonlight Sand

CaribSea Super Naturals Moonlight Sand is one of the smallest-grained sands currently on the market, which means it poses the least impaction risk for your axolotl. It comes two colors: white and sunset gold. Make sure any sand used in an axolotl tank is less than 1 mm diameter.

CaribSea Super Naturals Sunset Gold Sand

This is the sunset gold color of CaribSea's Super Naturals sand.
Make sure any sand used in an axolotl tank is less than 1 mm diameter.

Exo Terra Riverbed Sand

Exo Terra Riverbed Sand is one of the smallest-grained sands currently on the market, which means it poses the least impaction risk for your axolotl. Make sure any sand used in an axolotl tank is less than 1 mm diameter.
Note: Best if rinsed in a pillowcase before use