Knowledge & Husbandry

Can Axolotls Make Noise? – How Loud Are They?

Some axolotl owners report that their axolotls make sounds, but why do axolotls make these sounds? And how loud are these? Axolotls don’t have vocal cords, but they can still make some sounds. These noises are usually a soft squeak or squawk that they can make when breathing with their lungs after taking in air…

How Do Axolotls Breathe? – 4 Methods

Do axolotls breathe like humans with their lungs or like fish with gills? The reality is a bit more complicated.  Axolotls have 4 different methods to breathe, with their gills, skin, lungs, and throat (Buccal pumping). Their gills are the most noticeable of these due to the fact that they are not internal in the…

Can Axolotls Jump Out Of The Aquarium? – Can They Survive On Land?

Maybe you’ve heard that some axolotls jump out of their tanks? Is this a myth and how can you make sure your axolotl stays safe in the water? Even though it is rare, sometimes axolotls jump out of the water, and if the tank has no lid, also out of the aquarium. The reasons can…

Can Axolotls Bite? – Are They Dangerous?

Can axolotls bite and what happens if you are bitten by an axolotl? Do axolotls have teeth? Axolotls can bite if they feel threatened or mistake your hand for food. Fortunately, axolotl teeth are not very sharp and if an axolotl bites you, there should be no major wounds.  Are Axolotls dangerous?  Axolotls aren’t dangerous…

How Long Do Axolotl Eggs Need To Hatch?

Axolotls reproduce by laying eggs, but after how many days do they hatch? And how many eggs do axolotls lay? Female axolotls usually lay their eggs 12 to 72 hours after mating. After 10 days you can already observe the first movements of the axolotl babies in their eggs. The young Axolotl hatch, depending on…

Can Axolotls Live With Goldfish? – All Important Information!

Since goldfish are cold water fish, one might get the idea that they would be a good tank mate for axolotl. In fact, it is not a good idea to keep goldfish and axolotl in the same tank. Small goldfish will be eaten by the axolotl and on the other hand the axolotl itself runs…

Can You Keep Axolotls With Frogs? – 3 Important Points

Since axolotls and frogs both have aquatic lifestyles and are amphibians, one might think that the two species can be kept together. Regularly the question comes up if you can keep axolotl with different frog species, mostly people think about Clawed Frogs and Dwarf Clawed Frogs. Unfortunately, you can’ keep axolotls and frogs in the same…

Can Axolotls And Snails Live Together? – 4 Best Snails

If you want to keep tank mates with your Axolotl, Snails are a good addition and can even help to keep the tank clean. How to keep Axolotl and Snails together?  Some snails tolerate the cold water temperatures of axolotl tanks without any problems and can live well with them.  If you want to keep…

Can Axolotls Live With Shrimp? – All Informations!

If you have an Axolotl, you may have wondered if you can keep shrimp with it. In fact, cherry shrimp in particular can live easily with an Axolotl.  Many shrimp species, especially robust dwarf and cherry shrimp, can be kept together with Axolotl. They pose no threat to axolotls, because they have no claws with…

Can Axolotl Live With Turtles? – 4 Important Points

You may have wondered if you can keep axolotls and turtles together in the same tank. After all, both animals are aquatic. Therefore, at first glance, keeping Axolotl and Turtles together doesn’t seem like a bad idea.  Unfortunately, there are some important points in the husbandry and behavior that prevent axolotls and turtles from being…