Holtfreter's solution
Holtfreter's solution is a specialized aqueous solution used mostly in aquaria to prevent infections for early stage amphibians. It is typically mixed with soft tap water.[1][2] Amphibians such as axolotls find a hard water solution more preferable.
Composition
Molarity of the component salts are as follows:
| NaCl | 0.059 M |
| KCl | 0.00067 M |
| CaCl2 | 0.00076 M |
| NaHCO3 | 0.0024 M |
Notes
- ↑ "Axolotls - Requirements & Water Conditions in Captivity". Axolotl.org. Retrieved 2011-03-29.
- ↑ "Indiana University Axolotl Colony". Ambystoma.org. Retrieved 2011-03-29.
References
- Armstrong, J.B., Duhon, S.T., and Malacinski, G.M. (1989) "Raising the axolotl in captivity". In J. B. Armstrong and G. M. Malacinski (eds.) Developmental Biology of the Axolotl. New York: Oxford University Press, pp. 220-227.