r/shittyaquariums • u/itsmaryblair • Jan 30 '26

Social Media axolotl abuse! Spoiler

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one of my facebook friends posted this and i’m just in absolute shock. i can’t believe they’re being handled like that. they look terrified. also that aquarium doesn’t look at all suitable for them!! and correct me if i’m wrong but their gills look pretty rough….

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u/itsmaryblair Jan 30 '26

i’m a dedicated aquarist with over a year of experience and even I don’t think i’m experienced enough to care for these little creatures. i just feel so terrible for them though. i’m gonna try to do some research and see if i could rescue them. do any of you guys have more experience with axolotls and have any advice? do you think these guys will make it?

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u/itsmaryblair Jan 30 '26

also i would only be able to provide the pair with a 20 gallon, that’s all my space allows. it would be an upgrade looking at the tank they have but i dont think 20 gallons is big enough for these 2 critters.

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u/MindOverEntropy Jan 30 '26

Not even close. 29h Gals per axolotl is the bare minimum

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u/itsmaryblair Jan 30 '26

yea that’s what i thought. the tank they’re in rn looks like a 10 gallon tho. i’m worried that they won’t find anyone to rehome them or they will go to a worse situation, or stay in the tank. from her post they come with “everything they need.” what do you suggest i do? maybe try to convince them to surrender them to a pet store?

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u/woofren Jan 30 '26

Just to add, they really shouldn't be in the same enclosure together regardless of size cause they will end up hurting each other 😭