My Axolotl set up

[Pippin]

Well thank you that answers my questions. I'll have to try to keep the tank that cold somehow in the summertime. It'll probably still be a bit before I actually get them. But any recommendations on where to get them from? And is there anything I should know concerning the different color morphs and genetically altered ones (like the glowing variety)

[Jenste]

Well thank you that answers my questions. I'll have to try to keep the tank that cold somehow in the summertime. It'll probably still be a bit before I actually get them. But any recommendations on where to get them from? And is there anything I should know concerning the different color morphs and genetically altered ones (like the glowing variety)

As far as the different colors go there is nothing varying in care - for the GFP ones (the ones that glow due to Green Fluorescent Protein) they glow if under a black light - but you should only use a blacklight for a few minutes a week (as a party trick if you will) because it can really hurt their eyes.

Other than that, choosing a colored axolotl is like choosing a colored Labrador retriever - choose the color you like best because in the end its all the same care.

As far as where to get one, I would check out the frogforums' sister site, Caudata.org - this is for salamanders and newts. (Axolotls are salamanders) and there are always some for sale in the classifieds - whether you want juveniles or attempting to raise your own eggs.

I got one of my axolotls from a member there, there are other sites on the internet where you can buy them from (this is where I got my first axolotl) but they are much more expensive - you can always email me for those links, I can't put them on the forum.

[Pippin]

Well thank you so much, I'll be sure to contact you whenever I am closer to getting them