Stressinabox Aquatics

05/05/2023

‼️ATTENTION‼️

Do NOT use Aqueon Betta Beads! They are NOT SAFE! We have never recommended them in the past simply because they’ve always seemed scammy but now we will never recommend them.

In a fish group we are in, a member had them in her tank and her betta ate one. She says that he had been showing signs of ‘dropsy’ for a while but nothing she did was working but he miraculously was surviving. Yesterday she found her betta expelling the bead through his stomach, it was unable to pass through his digestive tract.

If they are currently in your tank, remove them! Do not take the chance of this happening.

03/20/2023

If you all want to stay up to day on my current venture, please feel free to follow my author page! Jess L. M. Anderson here on Facebook.

02/24/2023

If any of my followers are in Georgia I have some baby mountain snails looking for new homes! These little guys are perfect additions to your active terrariums and are simple to care for. They eat veggie scraps mainly but a mix of calcium powder or cuddle bone along with snail porridge is ideal. I have about 30-40 who are ready to find new homes. They cannot be transported outside of the state of GA. $10 each or buy 2 get 1 free for pick ups!

01/30/2023

Sometimes these little faces pop up in my memories and I miss them. I’m enjoying life after my venture as a full time Axolotl breeder and aquatics seller but I must say I do miss these cute faces… Photos are from June 2021.

01/27/2023

These 2 are STILL available and in desperate need of a new home. Please reach out! Willing to ship to the right person.
Proven GFP Leucistic Male - $150 (Great to add to your breeding program!)
SOLD Eyeless Wild - $350 OBO
Can provide more information on them if needed.

01/12/2023

Blinkin is still looking for a home! Here’s a little about him. He is a GENUINE eyeless axolotl that was purchased from A’lotl But Crazy Axolotls. He has a super fun story behind him. A random follower reached out to me on Instagram needing to rehome a clutch and since I was full, I sent them to A’lotl Bit. Well it turned out the clutch was full of eyeless axolotls and the owner didn’t even realize until A’lotl Bit got there to pick up! WOW! I ended up buying a couple and Blinkin was one of them. Eyeless axolotls can be housed with either gender due to the fact they lack reproductive organs. They also have hyperpigmentation which makes them very dark. You wouldn’t believe it, but Blinkin is a wildtype NOT a melanoid. He has a few beautiful iridophores on his body. I’m hoping to rehome him for $300 plus the cost of shipping. If you are in South GA, you can definitely pick up! He is going to be 3 soon and is very active. A great hunter and loves to cuddle with his tank mates. PM if interested.

01/11/2023

Stuart is still looking for his new home! A little about Stuart. This guy is a GFP leucistic proven male Axolotl. He was purchased from Alaskan Axolotls as an adult in May of 2021 and he just turned 3 years old last month. He was originally from a clutch of eggs produced from Northern Axolotls that hatched between Dec 1st and 4th of 2019.
Asking $150 plus shipping for this handsome boy. PM if interested.

01/09/2023

These 2 are STILL available and in desperate need of a new home. Please reach out! Willing to ship to the right person.
Proven GFP Leucistic Male - $150 (Great to add to your breeding program!)
Eyeless Wild - $350 OBO
Can provide more information on them if needed.

12/26/2022

Still available. Willing to ship after new year, but prefer local pick up.
GFP Leucistic Male - $150
Eyeless Wild - $350

12/21/2022

These 2 have yet to find homes. Willing to ship after the holidays, but prefer local pick up.
GFP Leucistic Male - $150
Eyeless Wild - $350

I still have these two available!
GFP Leucistic Male - $150
Eyeless Wild - $350

Trying to rehome local to Tifton, GA or within 3 hour drive. Contact me if interested.

12/15/2022

I still have these two available!
GFP Leucistic Male - $150
Eyeless Wild - $350

Trying to rehome local to Tifton, GA or within 3 hour drive. Contact me if interested.

12/09/2022

I still have these two available!
GFP Leucistic Male - $150
Eyeless Wild - $350

Trying to rehome local to Tifton, GA or within 3 hour drive. Contact me if interested.

12/08/2022

All of these are still available. Prefer pickup in or within 3 hours of Tifton, GA.

I am looking to rehome the remainder of my axolotls (except my dear Remi and Tripod.) I’d prefer to rehome locally to Tifton, GA. I am willing to drive up to 3 hours to meet on a weekend, but will charge an additional fee for gas. What I have currently is below with pricing.

GFP Leucistic Blue Gill Proven Male - $150
SOLD - GFP Eyeless Copper - $200
Eyeless Wildtype - $350
SOLD - Golden/Wild Lightning Bug Proven Female - $400

12/07/2022

I am looking to rehome the remainder of my axolotls (except my dear Remi and Tripod.) I’d prefer to rehome locally to Tifton, GA. I am willing to drive up to 3 hours to meet on a weekend, but will charge an additional fee for gas. What I have currently is below with pricing.

GFP Leucistic Blue Gill Proven Male - $150
GFP Eyeless Copper - $200
Eyeless Wildtype - $350
Golden/Wild Lightning Bug Proven Female - $400

10/14/2022

BOTH ARE SOLD These 2 are still available! An adult female copper and a high iridophore golden male. PM for info.

10/12/2022

SOLD!!! High iridophore male golden. Hatched in January 2020. Father was my melanoid Axolotl Toothless and golden albino Blink. Proven male and fathered 1 clutch in 2021. PM for price and shipping information. Prefer to rehome in southern GA if possible.

10/12/2022

Pet only female copper available. She was a surrender a year or so back. Gills never recovered, but is in great health. Just got tiny frills. Great eater and has a great personality. PM for price and shipping info. Prefer to rehome in southern GA if possible.

10/12/2022

Here we go again! LOOKING FOR NEW WATERS! I am letting this super dark RARE adult eyeless wildtype go to a new home! I'm currently accepting offers. Eyeless axolotls do not contain reproductive organs, so they can be housed with a male or female. I'm located in Southern GA and would love a pickup/meet if possible, but can ship. Message me with your best offer.

10/11/2022

Last day I will be taking offers on this pretty lady! PM to know the current highest bid.

10/10/2022

BIDDING CLOSED!!!
LOOKING FOR NEW WATERS! I am letting this gorgeous lightning bug female go to a new home! I'm currently accepting offers. Her hatch date was in March 2020, she is a proven female and has had a successful clutch in the past. She was originally bred and created by KloudNine Axolotls. I'm located in Southern GA and would love a pickup/meet if possible, but can ship. Message me with your best offer.

06/29/2022

Pride Merch is still available! We have several pride flags to help you celebrate being you! Find them at Stressinabox.com/shop

06/17/2022

*Not my photo!* But lets talk about fridging.

Time for a small rant. Something that I have been seeing A LOT of since getting into the axolotl hobby is people automatically resorting to fridging. While lowering the temp of the water is a great way to encourage passing waste and slowing down metabolism and the spread of illness, it should NOT be done in the fridge.

Did you know an axolotl's water temp is recommended to never get below 45 degrees Fahrenheit? Did you know the average temperature of a refrigerator is 37-40 degrees and often times malfunctions can drop it even lower? Sometimes you may notice putting food on the top shelf leads to it getting a layer of ice on it or freezing entirely.

So how can I lower the temp instead? ICE PACKS! Place an ice pack under your axolotl's tub and keep a thermometer in the water. Check it often and if you see it dipping too low, remove the ice pack. You can use an actual ice pack, frozen peas, frozen anything really! Frozen water bottles in the water are also a great way to lower the temp. This will help them pass that annoying constipation or air bubble. It can also help slow down their metabolism during treatment for fungus or bacterial infections.

Overall fridging should only be done as a last resort! If your axolotl is dying and you need to buy some time before the vet appointment, then to the fridge you go. STILL MONITOR THE TEMPS THOUGH!

Thank you for listening. :)

06/14/2022

Please stop buying tortured, abused axolotls from unethical vendors/shops. You are not improving the lot of animals in any way by doing this; You are dooming countless others to torture and death.

I have said this in comments many times, but it just doesn't seem to sink in.

"Yes," you say, "but I am saving that one." No, I say; You are being a complete jerk. You are encouraging the evil a** who tortured that one to do it again and again.

I am triggered because I recently was told by a "breeder" that he has sold the last of his previous tortured clutch and is pairing his only two adults (of which he knows absolutely nothing) again. He hatched hundreds of eggs last time, and was proud that almost half of the babies he hatched survived past two weeks! He then gradually sold all of the survivors (and disposed of those that continued to die) over the next couple of months at trade shows and a local pet shop. He sold them in deli cups, but they were chewed up, so they were obviously kept together when not at a show.

This person told recent trade-show customers the animals were four months old (at two inches long) and to feed them dried bloodworms and tubifex worms.

This is what you're supporting when you "rescue" that axolotl.

This is what you should really do if you honestly want to help abused animals for sale; DO NOT BUY THEM. Inform the seller in no uncertain terms why you are not buying them. Be polite, but be direct. Offer guidance to the seller if you feel they are acting out of ignorance, or suggest ways they can get the guidance they need. If they are not receptive or come off as deliberate abusers, WARN OTHER PEOPLE.

While you're at it, spread the word; Axolotls should not be sold under 3+ inches without a disclaimer explaining risks and proper care of smaller juveniles (because in**ed and misfed axolotls may be unable to grow and survive beyond a couple of months old, or have other issues that cannot be identified before 3 months or so). They should have ALL of their toes, legs, gills, etc. (if ONE does not, the seller should be honest about the reason and apologetic. If MANY do not then WALK AWAY). They should come with a care sheet or at least a link to where to get one. If any of this is not the case WALK AWAY.

Please...

06/09/2022

Don’t forget to grab your Lotl pride merchandise! Dresses are limited edition to this years collection! Check out the flags and designs at https://www.stressinabox.com/shop/Pride-Month-Collection-c110346527

06/01/2022

Happy Pride Month everyone! I want to remind everyone that our Pride Lotls are still available! These adorable designs can be found on t-shirts, hoodies, stickers, and dresses!

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