Hand raised axolotls out of Las Vegas, NV
Many people think that axolotls are aggressive with each other and shouldn't be housed in the same tank. There are some important rules to follow when keeping tank mates but axolotls are not typically aggressive (just aggressive eaters). Don't: House axolotls that are more than 1 inch apart in size. Axolotls have poor eyesight and… Continue reading Housing Axolotls Together
Here we go! The BIG WORM POST! If you don't want to use a gel food like Repashy the best thing you can feed your axolotl are earthworms (these are far superior in nutrition than frozen foods or feeder fish). Keep in mind that axolotls don't chew their food and most large earthworms need to… Continue reading Earthworms for your Axolotl
Probably one of the most important articles on this website and I'm going to try to give you a full understanding of the cycling process and not overwhelm you. What is "cycling"? Cycling a tank is the NATURAL process of building good bacteria to break down waste in your tank. When a tank is considered… Continue reading Tank Cycling
So I thought I would put together a guide on step-by-step instructions on how to make Repashy worms (there is a video but it's kind of long and I say "um" ALOT). You can purchase Repashy or a Repashy Worm kit from our online store Items you will need: Repashy Gel Food: Meat Pie or… Continue reading Step-by-Step: Repashy Worms
I'm personally a big advocate of live plants in any aquatic environment (fish, amphibians, reptiles, etc). However choosing the right plants for your setup is very important because different plants need different things to thrive. If you have an axolotl tank you typically have cool water and low lighting so if you put in a… Continue reading Live Plants for Your Axolotl
Indian Almond Leaves aren't necessarily an essential for caring for your axolotl but they do help A LOT! Indian Almond Leaves are great for helping prevent disease and promote water quality by producing "blackwater". (Do not use if your water is acidic) Tannins- Just like driftwood and peat, Indian almond leaves release ample amounts of… Continue reading Indian Almond Leaves For Your Axolotl
Axolotls are cold water animals and sometimes keeping their tank at a cool 64-70 degrees can prove to be difficult for some. So here is a list of methods to help keep the tank cool. I'm not saying that you have to do ALL of these things to keep your tank cool, use any combination… Continue reading Ultimate Tips and Tricks for Keeping Your Tank Cool
So I wanted to do an in-depth article on water conditioners. They are not all created equal and even more so when it comes to axolotl care. Keep in mind that amphibians have different sensitivities to things than most fish species and some water conditioners have ingredients are are great for fish but not great… Continue reading Water Conditioners – What You Need to Know
Axolotls primarily eat worms and insects. Sub-Adult and Adult Axolotls thrive on a diet of earthworms while juveniles and babies will have a varied diet to to their small size and amount of growing they need to do. Hatchlings - Freshly hatched baby brine shrimp, live daphnia or microworms (not recommended). Feed twice daily. Babies… Continue reading Diet & Feeding
This post is going to be a quick glance at Axolotl care (I will have more in-depth posts on certain topics). Axolotl - Ambystoma Mexicanum Adult Size - 9"-12" on average Life Span - 10 years average in captivity Fully Aquatic Species Tank Size - 20 gal plus 10 gal for each additional Axolotl Water… Continue reading Axolotl Care – The Basics
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