What do you need for a axolotl?

Answer 1

Axolotl Facts

Pronounced: ACK-suh-LAH-tuhl

Origin: Mexico City

Albino: Origin Reared in captivity

Temperature: Keep in Unheated Aquarium 50-68F *No higher

Attitude: Frequent biter of tank mates

Issues: Will eat gravel

Security: None needed

Foods: worms, insect larva, crustaceans, fish, crickets

Supplements: None needed

Housing: At least a gallon of water per axolotl

Water: Clean water preferably hard

Introduction to Axolotls

The Axolotl is very unique. The axolotl is a type of salamander, native to Mexico. It's scientific name is Ambystoma mexicanum. The common pet or laboratory Axolotl refers exclusively to A. mexicanum, although in Mexico the term Axolotl is used in reference to several species of Ambystoma, and is considered an edible food source.

The Axolotl is neotenic, meaning that it doesn't routinely undergo metamorphosis from the larval to adult form, as happens with most other salamanders. Instead, the larval form (with gills) becomes sexually mature and reproduces, maintaining a strictly aquatic life style. Under some circumstances, the Axolotl can undergo metamorphosis into a terrestrial from, although this can be stressful on the animal.

The Axolotl has amazing regenerative abilities- if injured, even to the point of losing a body part, the Axolotl will heal readily and even regenerate lost bits. Because Axolotls have the ability to regenerate lost body parts, axolotls are probably one of the most scientifically studied for this reason. They are fairly hardy creatures that can be expected to live up to 10-15 years with attention to proper care, particularly with respect ot water quality. Can grow up to 12 inches. Weight is from 2 to 8 oz. Their skin and gills are very sensitive and quite soft, so handling is not recommended any more than is necessary. Because they can exchange air through moist skin, they can survive outside of water for short periods, as long as their skin is not allowed to dry out.

Juvenile axolotls can be cannibalistic towards each other, so they are best raised in separate enclosures. Adults can potentially be housed together but watch for cannibalistic tendencies. Of course, if a body part gets bitten off by a tank mate, an axolotl can regenerate it over time.

Buy, For Sale, Selling, Price, Purchase, Cost, Sale, at; Axolotls Care Facts Axolotls (ambystoma mexicanum) Axolotls should not share their living space with other animals especially fish smaller than the mouth of the Axolotl will eat them. Also the fish will go after the axolotl's external gills. Axolotls 16 months and older Axolotls can live with other Axolotls because their cannibalistic phase should be over. TEMPERTURE The temperature of the aquarium is very important should be between 57 to 68 degrees Fahrenheit. Lower temperatures result in slow moving salamanders with slower metabolism, while higher temperatures than 68 causes stress. Too warm and the axolotl will die. If it is too cold this will only slow their metabolism. HOUSING Axolotls are entirely aquatic under normal circumstances and so fish tanks are the ideal home. But give your Axolotl enough room to move around. So an adult Axolotl should be kept in an aquarium at least 20 inches in length. Larger or more numerous Axolotls require larger tanks. The Axolotl's tank should have about 6 to 10 inches of water in it. Filters are essential as Axolotls produce a lot of waste. However Axolotls will eat gravel in the tank so it is a good idea to use no gravel or to use smooth rocks that are lager than the size of the Axolotl mouth. The water should be calm. They enjoy having plants, caves, and other decorations to hide in. WATER Water quality as essential for keeping bacteria low in your tank so it is recommended that you do 20 % of the water change should be done once a week. Taking time required to do water changes each week will greatly extend the life of your Axolotls. You should keep the water flow at a minimum because the water current can cause your Axolotls to be stressed from fighting the current. You will see that the Axolotl spend most of the time in the same spot, moving their gills occasionally to disperse carbon dioxide and circulate new oxygen. The water in the Axolotl's aquarium should have a pH of between 6.5 and 8. It should be free of chlorine. Axolotls prefer relatively hard water. If the tap water available is soft, it can be supplemented with added salts such as Holtfreter's and Steinberg's solutions. LIGHTING Axolotls have a low light requirement so the lighting should be fluorescent light with a low wattage lamp. Don't use bright lights or lights that generate any heat. Axolotl's eyes have no eyelids to protect them. FEEDING In their native habitat, axolotls eat the abundant small fauna, including snails, worms, and crustaceans, various small invertebrates such as daphnia, and small fish and amphibian. They will in fact eat just about anything that will fit into their mouth, but this doesn't mean they should. Generally they can be fed beef heart and other frozen or fresh carnivore's foods. Special axolotl food is also available. Avoid feeding them mince or other budget meats as they cannot tolerate fats. Any food that the axolotl doesn't eat should be removed after 24 hours otherwise it will begin to go rotten and spoil the water quality. Similarly any solid waste material should also be removed. If your axolotl is not eating be sure to check the water quality and temperature. GENERAL Axolotls are unique and easy to keep. Providing you maintain their water conditions they can live for up to 15 years and make an excellent pet and companion, no biting and no claws that can hurt. I you are in the USA, Axolotls can only be purchased within the United States. For additional information please look at my Bio Page. ====== ======

Answer 2

I just want to start saying all this text and errands may be intimidating, but once you get everything set up it's really quite easy.

Well, first you should get a tank thats about 11 gallons per axolotl. Second, you need tank dividers if your getting multiples and they're not adults, because axolotls are sometimes cannibalistic until they're sexually mature, and you shouldn't take the risk. Next, make sure you have good food: variety is very good. I, for example, alternate between shrimp pellets and newt pellets. An absolutely perfect diet (although this is VERY hard to manage) would be daphnia (live water fleas) when they're young, followed by bloodworms, followed by , when they're adults or large juveniles, earthworms with mealworms and nightcrawlers as snacks. What about living? well, you should probably put one hide for each axolotl, like a cracked flowerpot or pvc pipe. Put some water plants in there next. You should get either a very hardy plant, since axolotls like ripping them up, or plastic ones. They can be in the ground or float at the top. What about inmates? Well, axolotls always eat anything, since they're at the top of their food chain, as long as its smaller than its head and it moves, although it may take them awhile to get to it or they may not eat it at all, if its fast. Other fish, unless they're kind herbivores like mollies, will nibble on the axolotls gills and injure them. Cichlids are known most notoriously for this. Don't get snails! If an axolotl eats it (and odds say it will) it will get constipated because of the shell and it might die. Overall, I'd suggest catfish (I like the albino cory catfish they're so cute!), ghost shrimp, and mollies. You should probably get at least 2 axolotls; once they're mature and not cannibalistic they're super social and friendly. So, you have your tank set up. What next? Well, although they need more feeding when they're young, axolotls generally as adults need to eat 2-3 times a week- but don't overfeed or underfeed them! What about filters? Well technically speaking they're optional, but that means water changes every day, and thats just inconvinient. You should get a filter, but be careful! The flow will cause the axolotls to be sick, so you should attach a spraybar, or (what I do) put a piece of plexiglass in front of the filter where the water comes in to divert the flow. Even with a filter it is neccesary to do 20%, or 1/5 water changes every week. Just to be safe make sure the water is distilled, or left to sit for 48 hours to remove bad things in the water, or treated with Reptisafe- which actually makes the water healthy for your axolotl immediately. It is also neccesary to keep your temperature around the same. Get a water thermometer for the side of your tank so you can check it daily to ensure the right temperature. It should be around 65, although the ideal temperature is much cooler, but they should do very well. 72 is just pushing it but they might be okay. Might...... Also, if you live in a temperate (seasonal) climate as I do, you'll need a cooling device for the summer. I use small fans, put right over the tank- very cheap and cools the water a few degrees per fan, so 2 should be good. Remember to acclimate your axolotl when you first put it in the tank!

And thats it! Aaaah, my hands ache... something tells me I overdid this WikiAnswer entry.

This guy is pretty knowledgeable on them and has some info too. His axolotls are at awesome prices: 20 dollars per albino, 10 dollars per wildtype, and he sometimes throws in a free one!

Answer 3

To do what exactly ! Reptiles lack the cranial capacity to (a) understand human language, (b) interpret commands and (c) remember what, if anything they've been taught !

Ugh! Axolotls are amphibians, not reptiles, my goodness! Anyways, I'm not certain whether or not they can be "trained" to perform tricks, but they can be conditioned to stop nipping at other axolotls if monitored with a cotton-tipped stick, or whether to swim to the surface or bottom for feeding (depending on where they are fed).

Answer 4

they need a lot of care, they need to be fed up to 17 times a day and you have to make sure you allow them to come outside of their tank (coz they have legs) and they need a run around instead of a swim all the time. Also, once a month you have to cut their tails off and let them regrow in the next 48 hours.

hope this helped :)

Answer 5

Half water, half land and i would suggest a full spectrum light and cover xD axelotl running around your house wouldn't cool

Answer 6

can someone tell me XD

Answer 7

I wish they could