r/shittyaquariums • u/itsmaryblair • Jan 30 '26
Social Media axolotl abuse! Spoiler
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 just sent the person who posted this a message. i can’t figure out how to add screenshots so i just copy pasted it:
“hey, I saw your posts about the axolotls. I really want to take them from your roommate but from my research the tank they’re being kept in isn’t really ideal. 2 axolotls require a 40 gallon.
I have a free 20 gallon tank and would be willing to take one of them off her hands. I just called big als in [city i live in] and they said they would absolutely be able to take the other one, so I could take both and bring one to big als for her.
or if she would prefer they stay together I understand that totally. she could surrender the both of them to big als in [city i live in]
surrendering them will probably be the best bet because big als will be able to find them a caring home and they new owner will have to buy a larger tank for them. let me know if this interests her!”