Axolotl Care Guide
ALWAYS DECHLORINATE. Axolotls are very susceptible to chlorine and other municipal water treatments. A good quality water conditioner, such as ones designed for axolotls must be used.
SAND OR PEBBLES is best for an axolotl aquarium as they can accidentally ingest gravel (which can be fatal). If using pebbles, go for pebbles bigger than their head.
AVOID BRIGHT LIGHTING. Axolotls do not like bright light, and so dim lighting, no lighting or plenty of coverage should be used.
AVOID ENTANGLEMENT. Ornaments, plants, and algae that may get stuck in their exposed gill filaments should be avoided.
LIVE FOOD. Bloodworm, earthworms, chopped mussels, prawns and other frozen foods can be fed. Axolotls can also be fed pellets specially formulated for their diet.
ENSURE A CLEAN AQUARIUM. Because Axolotls have a carnivorous based diet, they will produce quite a bit of mess. This is why water changes (10 – 20% weekly) is a must, and any substrate will need cleaning.
GOOD FILTRATION BUT NOT STRONG WATER FLOW. Axolotls do not like strong water flows and may become stressed if flow is too high.
KEEP ALONE. It’s recommended to keep axolotls by themselves, and to only keep one or two of a similar size per aquarium.
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Factfile
- Origin- Lake Xochimilco (reduced), lake Chalco(extinct) and other surrounding water bodies (Mexico) - Critically endangered in the wild due to habitat loss and invasive species.
- Care Level - Medium
- Tank Capacity - 80 litres for one Axolotl, 150 litres for two (Adults).
- Temperament - Docile, best kept in one species only.
- Diet - Carnivorous
- Lifespan - 10 - 15 years
- Size - up to 20-30cm
- pH - 6 – 8
- kH - 6 – 18
- gH - 6 – 18
- Temperature - 15 – 20c
- Flow - low to medium
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