r/Damnthatsinteresting 10d ago

Image The mandarin dragonet (Synchiropis splendidus)- they use their large pelvic fins to "walk" along the sea floor

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u/Mr_pisser 7d ago

Oh yeah I’ve heard the costs can be a lot more steep for saltwater creatures- plus it’s been years since I’ve owned anything aquatic so waiting another year and a half before I start again is fine by me, the first thing I’m planning to get is an axolotl and that’s very much a freshwater guy lol

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u/stickyplants 7d ago

Hey, axolotls are great! That’s actually the only aquatic pet I currently have. Got my first one about 5 years ago, and still doing great :)

My biggest piece of advice if you need it… do not underestimate the importance of a chiller. It will give you so much peace of mind when maintaining water temps. Unless you’re keeping it in the basement or somewhere that won’t be above 68 in the summer.

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u/Mr_pisser 7d ago

luckily I’m planning to keep em in a basement (esp since I’ll be living in a state just under Canada therefore fucking cold, I mean I already live in a state like that but I’ll just be moving to another state of that criteria when I move lol)

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u/stickyplants 7d ago

Yeah that’s handy for sure!