Axolotl blog, Weekly blog
The most important thing you need to do for your axolotl is to cycle its tank before it goes in. This is crucial to having a happy and healthy axolotl.
Category: Axolotl blog
Axolotl blog, Weekly blog
Axolotls, unique aquatic pets, need a well-prepared setup to stay healthy and happy. This guide explains everything you’ll need to create a comfortable home for them.
Axolotl blog, Weekly blog
A Fascinating Little Creature Axolotls, sometimes called “Mexican walking fish,” are amazing animals that live in water. They are a type of salamander, but unlike most salamanders, they never grow up completely—they stay like babies their whole lives! This makes them really special and interesting to learn about. What Does an Axolotl Look Like? Skin … Read More “The Anatomy of an Axolotl” »
Axolotl blog, Weekly blog
As we’re coming into the new season of juveniles being available in Australia, we are seeing different advice from different people offering them. I’d like to talk about two key areas, FOOD and TEMPARATURE, and why I follow the latest recommendations. Food Lets look at food. My recommendation is to feed adults earthworms as the … Read More “Best Axolotl Diet and Water Temperature” »
Axolotl blog, Weekly blog
Signs your axolotl has a parasite If your axolotl has a parasite, the first indication is that it will start refusing to eat. It may float and it will start to loose it’s floofs, loose weight and sometimes loose its slime coat. This is an axolotl that was surrendered to me because the previous owner … Read More “How to rid your axolotl of a parasite…” »
Axolotl blog, Weekly blog
I just want to talk about surrendering axolotls. I so often see axolotls advertised for sale that are in such terrible conditions, it breaks my heart. If you don’t have time for an animal or are in over your head, please, don’t wait until they are dying from starvation or injury to give them to … Read More “Surrendering” »
Axolotl blog, Weekly blog
Axel came to us at 11 months old and was 12cm. He was the result of an accidental clutch and was not in the best shape, he had no feet, only two legs and a bite out of his tail. The breeder had been feeding him beef and bloodworms and was keeping him with way … Read More “Why has Axel been banished??” »
Axolotl blog, Betta Fish Blog, Tropical Fish blog, Weekly blog
I have seen a number of people comment or post about not doing water changes, rather just topping up evaporated water. Let’s analyze the two methods and explain why one is better than the other. Standard water change method See my post about water changes and amounts for full details, but essentially, water changes is … Read More “Topping up evaporation vs changing out water” »
Axolotl blog, Weekly blog
The cycling process can seem tedious, but it really is necessary to do it correctly, especially if you have an axolotl. They are far more sensitive than other aquatic creatures and can easily get ammonia burns. This axolotl has had its floofs burnt off with high ammonia levels. This will result in difficulty breathing. I … Read More “Unusual methods of cycling” »
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I recently saw a post on an axolotl group where someone had shown water testing tubes with very high nitrates. The advice she was given was to do a 100% water change. I commented to please not do that as it would crash her cycle, but sadly it was too late. She had taken out … Read More “Extreme Water changes” »