Axolotls or Mexican walking fish are a type of salamander that are neotenic and has a close relation to tiger salamander. The Axolotl are commonly thought of as a fish but they are amphibians. Axolotls are unusual amphibians reaching adulthood without any metamorphosis.
The axolotl (Ambystoma mexicanum) is a neotenic salamander, closely related to the tiger salamander. Like the tiger salamander and some other amphibians, it has the ability to regenerate most of its body parts if they are injured or lost. The creature’s strange appearance led to it being called a “walking …
The axolotl is a salamander that spends its entire life in water. Many people call it Mexican walking fish with their adorable faces. Meeting the axolotl’s needs as an aquatic pet is the duty of every owner to care for them according to their life expectancy. One question that naturally …
Upon discovering that your axolotl has a fungal infection, you need to consider giving him a salt bath. A salt bath, especially when used in conjunction with fridging, tends to be quite effective at treating axolotl fungal infections. What is the proper way to give an axolotl salt bath? Well, …
Having an axolotl can be confusing if you are first taking care of it. One of the conditions that make owners panic is axolotl shedding their skin or gills. If you don’t know the cause, you will be worried whether the axolotl is sick. Do Axolotls shed? Axolotls do not …
We all know axolotls from the fact that they have exceedingly poor eyesight. However, axolotls have many characteristics apart from their limited eyesight. For instance, axolotls, despite being solitary creatures, are lovable animals and they can also be friendly after getting used to their owner. Axolotls also aren’t demanding as …
The Mexican walking fish or axolotl is an interesting pet to have. They spend most of their time walking at the bottom of the tank and swimming around like fish. Even though they are salamanders, they can’t stay out of the water for too long. But the axolotl has lungs …
Upon realizing that your axolotl has a skin problem, you may contemplate giving him a tea bath. The same may apply if your axolotl has fungus or some sort of skin injury. In this sort of situation, you may have questions like whether the tea baths are actually effective, what …
It is common knowledge that axolotls have very bad eyesight, which is basically what they are best known for. That said, axolotls, apart from being solitary animals by nature, are friendly creatures that are easy to keep as pets and also easy to maintain and look after. What about when …
Axolotl lovers love the various types of morphs and colors to make an adorable aquatic pet. Many axolotl varieties ranging from usual to very rare are only owned by a few axolotl enthusiasts or research purposes. If you see a picture on the Internet about a blue dyed axolotl, is …
It is no secret that axolotls have very poor eyesight. That said, when it comes to lighting for axolotls, you should have this in mind. What is the best light for axolotl? Axolotl lighting should be dim because Axies have poor eyesight due to the fact that they have no …
Did you take care of an axolotl for the first time as your aquatic pet? Don’t worry because we will discuss the Axolotl’s growth rate. It will make it easier for you to care for axolotls to reach their life expectancy. The average axolotl size is 9-10 inches (23-25cm). Axolotl’s …
Hearing a sound coming from the aquarium where you keep your axolotls can startle you greatly. This is because we have been conditioned to view Axies as quiet creatures that are completely incapable of making any sounds. Yet there are instances where it is clear that the sound is coming …
Having an axolotl is an interesting thing. You can have a long-lived aquatic pet with an adorable face and shape. But do you know which axolotl you have male or female? or do you never care about it? Understanding the axolotl’s gender will help you when you want to practice …
One question that people who keep axolotls tend to pose is on whether the Axies can eat fish. This question tends to arise when the axolotl owner is trying to identify the best things to feed the Axie with. In this article, we will be exploring the matter of whether …
Having an aquatic pet like axolotl is interesting. You have to keep the tank in a clean and well-maintained condition. Caring for axolotls must pay attention to this because they are sensitive animals. Water parameters such as pH level, water hardness, water filter, ammonia, and nitrite level. Do axolotls need …
Maintaining the health of axolotl is the duty of every axolotl owner. Even though you have taken care of it as much as possible, you have probably ever seen an axolotl in a condition that you have never seen before. Have you ever seen your axolotl have a strange gills …
Providing a suitable habitat for the axolotl is the owner’s duty to provide a healthy life and achieve the axolotl’s life expectancy. Axolotl tanks can have a design that is close to their natural habitats. Give it to caves, live plants, and substrates. Since axolotls are silly creatures that can …
The axolotl is an endangered animal with critically endangered status. Even so, there are still many aquatic pet owners who want to have axolotls in their aquariums. Many people are interested in this adorable pet but don’t know the right information about buying Axolotls. Where to buy an axolotl? Because …
Having an axolotl as a long-lived aquatic pet is fun and challenging. Ensuring that they live a healthy life according to their life expectancy is the responsibility of all axolotl owners. Several requirements must be met so that the axolotl can live a long time without any disease. Axolotl poop …
Caring for axolotls requires precision and patience so that they live up to their life expectancy. Water parameters are the main thing in supporting axolotl’s healthy life. Good water condition, suitable temperature, pH level, water hardness, and cycled tank. Several things must be prepared in the axolotl tank so that …
Having an axolotl as an aquatic pet is challenging because to keep them healthy and not stressed, they must meet several criteria, especially the water parameters. If there is a problem with one of the water parameters, such as temperature, ammonia, or nitrite levels, it can affect the axolotl. The …
Axolotls are exotic pets that live forever in water even though they are salamanders. There are many fans of this aquatic pet because it is classified as critically endangered, and they want to have an axolotl to prevent it from extinction. Not infrequently also practice breeding for axolotls. One of …
