Axolotl care??

[froglover27]

I am VERY interested in keeping one or two Axolotls!!(: I'm just curious about some care info. Also, where can you purchase an axolotl because my local pet store is Petsmart? Thanks in advance for the help!! I know you guys will be VERY helpful as always!!

[toxxxickitten]

I would highly suggest joining caudata.org for all your Axolotl info/care. Care is pretty simple. If you can keep tropical fish, I'd say you could take care of an Axolotl just fine. I'm currently raising babies, but I've had experience with plenty of other animals that I had the confidence in raising the babies. It is a bit overwhelming, but fun!

[froglover27]

I would highly suggest joining caudata.org for all your Axolotl info/care. Care is pretty simple. If you can keep tropical fish, I'd say you could take care of an Axolotl just fine. I'm currently raising babies, but I've had experience with plenty of other animals that I had the confidence in raising the babies. It is a bit overwhelming, but fun!

I keep African cichlids and fancy guppies, so I guess I'd do fine!!(: Thanks for the help! Is it difficult to keep up with the baby Axi's?

[toxxxickitten]

I've kept both as well and currently have some African Cichilds. I've also kept Spotted Green Puffers in the past and they are on the advanced list I would think. Babies are high maitenence. They require live food for a couple of weeks until they grow limbs. Baby Brine Shrimp are the best to start them out on or daphnia if you can get ahold of them. I have my babies in separate deli cips to prevent babies from nipping/killing each other and they require daily water changes. I'm doing that for 25 babies right now.

[froglover27]

Gosh! 25 babies!! Do the babies need a certain water temperature? Also, does it matter if the brine shrimp are adults?? Thanks again(:

[Whistly]

I've always wondered what water do you use with axolotls?
Sorry to cut in Justine

[froggystyle]

I got me some pool filter sand from ace hardware and it turns clear quick.

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