Everything about Axolotl care
Axolotls are fascinating and interesting pets, here you will learn everything you need to know so that your Axolotl has a long and happy life. Have you ever wondered how axolotls are able to regrow their libs?
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How Much Does An Axolotl Cost? – Basic Equipment & Ongoing Costs
Maybe you are thinking about buying one or two axolotls, but you are not sure how much these exotic animals and their husbandry will cost? Then you have come to the right place, we will cover how much a single Axolotl costs, the initial purchase costs for necessary equipment and the running costs for food…
Complete Axolotl Food Guide – Food Options, How much, When…
How often do you need to feed your adult Axolotl? And how often do you feed newly hatched axolotls? How often you need to feed your axolotl depends on their life stage, young axolotls need to be fed a lot more often than adults. Baby Axolotls need live food about 3 times a day, as…
Best 6 Axolotl Tank Mates – Complete Guide (With Pictures)
If you want to keep your Axolotl with other animals, you should pay careful attention to which animals are suitable and which are not. Since Axolotls are ambush predators, many tank mates can quickly end up as snacks. As Axolotls will try to eat anything that fits in their mouths. On the other hand, axolotls…
Axolotl Tank Size – What is the best Axolotl-Aquarium?
You want to buy an axolotl, but you are not sure which tank is the right one? A single Axolotl should live in a 20 gallons or in a at least 24 inches long tank. The tank for two Axolotl should be 48 inches long with a volume around 40 to 55 gallons. For each…
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What Is The Best Filter For An Axolotl? – Complete Filter Comparison
You are in the process of setting up your first Axolotl tank and are wondering which filter is the right one? Then you’ve come to the right place. For an Axolotl tank, you have the choice between a sponge, canister or Hang-On-Back (HOB) filter. The best choice for Axolotl aquariums are canister or sponge filters,…
Where Can I Buy An Axolotl? – Best Places To Buy Your New Axolotl
You’ve decided that you want to get an axolotl, but you’re not sure where to buy one? Let’s take a look at the different options for where you can get your first axolotl. When you want to buy your first axolotl, you have the choice between local breeders, pet stores and offspring from hobby owners….
How Do Axolotls Mate And Reproduce? – The Complete Guide
Axolotls reproduce by laying between 200 and 500 eggs after mating. When mating, the axolotl pair performs a type of dance in which the male passes the spermatophore, which contains the sperm, to the female. The baby axolotls hatch after about 10 days. Females that are ready to mate emit a specific scent that males…
All 14 Axolotl Color Morphs – With Pictures
You have probably seen pictures of white, dark and spotted axolotls. But how are these color morphs created and how many exist? Axolotls come in many different colors and patterns, from light albinos with red eyes to dark melanoid axolotls. The different colors are created by chromatophores, which are located in the skin of the…
What Can Axolotls Eat And What Not? – Complete Food List
Anyone who owns an Axolotl has probably wondered what Axolotls are allowed to eat besides pellet food. Since Axolotls are carnivorous, i.e. purely meat-eating animals, you can feed them earthworms, mosquito larvae, daphnia and of course Axolotl pellets. In the wild, axolotls eat small fish, worms, insect larvae and crustaceans. In the tank, you have…
How To Cool An Axolotl Aquarium? – The 5 Best Methods
Axolotls like cold water, but how do you keep your axolotl aquarium cool in the summer heat? Axolotls are very sensitive to high temperatures and can quickly become ill if the water is consistently too warm. They can tolerate water temperatures between 50 and 68 °F (10-20 °C), but if the temperature is above 68…