My axolotl is used to warm water. Is a chiller safe for its health?

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I just got this new baby axolotl but it was born in and kept in a higher temp at around 73°F until I got him about less than a week ago. The breeder I got him from said their 2 adults are perfectly healthy at 73°. The water he’s in now stands at about 70-73 and I was thinking about getting a chiller cuz they should be in colder but idk if this would actually be bad cuz he’s only ever lived in warmer? maybe he’s adapted and it’d be bad for him to live in cold? which is rly weird idk. Pet's info: Amphibian | Unknown - Amphibian | Male | unneutered | 22 days old | 0.1 lbs

Dr. Strydom, DVM · Accepted Answer

I really think you need to go with the recommended temperatures. Temperatures that are too high (over 74F) are associated with heat stress and death in these guys. An ideal temperature range is the low to mid 60s. An aquarium chiller is recommended if you cannot get the temperature low enough. I suggest you refer to this article: ( http://www.reptilesmagazine.com/Care-Sheets/Frogs-Amphibians/Axolotl/ )

My axolotl is used to warm water. Is a chiller safe for its health?

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