Axolotl
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kearth;4906301; said:
Gotchya
Axolotls should not be confused with waterdogs, the larval stage of the closely related Tiger Salamanders (Ambystoma tigrinum and Ambystoma mavortium), which are widespread in much of North America and also occasionally become neotenic, nor with mudpuppies (Necturus spp.), fully-aquatic salamanders which are not closely related to the axolotl but bear a superficial resemblance
The thing I dont understand, is that if mudpuppies are fully aquatic, all the time, and not neotenic, why even bother with Axolotls? Is it just a temperature thing? Axolotls dont require as cool a temp?
I dont understand what you mean... Why even bother with axololts?
Axies are also fully aquatic.
I like the cooler temps of the axies. It enables me to keep them in the basement which allows for a bigger set up, larger group of them and more room to raise the eggs/ larva.
Axies are also fully aquatic.
I like the cooler temps of the axies. It enables me to keep them in the basement which allows for a bigger set up, larger group of them and more room to raise the eggs/ larva.
I keep mine without a filter, and do regular water changes, however they need water aeration so an airstone probably would be a good idea.
I think they're often given much smaller enclosures than required because they essentially remain still during the day, being nocturnal in behaviour, so people assume they barely move at all.
Remeber to dechlorinate the water! I feed mine trout pellets, along with occasional bloodworm, prawn etc. They do not need to feed very often if you keep them near their natural temps, as their metabolism is slow. Obviously their appetite increases as the temp goes up. Once every few days seems fine for my adult
Paul
I think they're often given much smaller enclosures than required because they essentially remain still during the day, being nocturnal in behaviour, so people assume they barely move at all.
Remeber to dechlorinate the water! I feed mine trout pellets, along with occasional bloodworm, prawn etc. They do not need to feed very often if you keep them near their natural temps, as their metabolism is slow. Obviously their appetite increases as the temp goes up. Once every few days seems fine for my adult
Paul
I have a breeding colony of axies keep them all in ten gallon tanks use plastic shoe boxes to raise young. They eat a variety of foods. I tell people they are truly the easy care goldfish. If you have any other questions do not be afraid to ask. They are really amazing creatures. Everyone should have one or two at some point in their tank lives
5280critters;4920366; said:
Right on! You're going to have to put some pics up in your gallery...sounds awesome. Are you interested in selling any? Do you sport any albino?
