Unlike humans, some animals have the remarkable ability to regenerate body parts. Among vertebrates, axolotls are unrivalled in their ability to regrow gills, tails, limbs, and other body parts and internal organs. Although the axolotl is not unique in its ability since other salamanders are … How Axolotl Regeneration Works? read more »
You may be familiar with a certain type of axolotl, the one with a white-pinkish body, and you may think all axolotls look like that, however, there are more types of axolotls, some of which are the result of crossbreeding. Besides the color morphs that … Different Axolotl Types & Colors read more »
If you’ve gotten great at raising and taking care of axolotls, maybe it’s time for you to take things a step further and try your hand at breeding axolotls. Axolotls breed in captivity too, so you don’t need to worry about that, but there are … Axolotl Breeding Guide – How to Breed Axolotls in Aquariums? read more »
Axolotls accommodate well to being raised and bred in captivity. Their housing requirements aren’t complicated, and enthusiasts can generally do a good job at offering their axolotls conditions that closely mimic their natural habitat. If you’re new to axolotls and you’re considering raising one yourself, … Setting Up Axolotl Aquarium – Tank Size, Filter, Plants, Decor & More read more »
Baby axolotls have different feeding requirements compared to adult axolotls. For starters, they’re very small, so food that works for adult axolotls will not be a good choice for baby axolotls. If you’re considering breeding and raising baby axolotls, it’s time to brush up on … Baby Axolotl Feeding – The Ultimate Guide read more »
If you’re wondering whether your pet axolotl needs any tank mates, you’re off the hook – axolotls don’t need any tank mates, in fact, they do best when they’re kept alone. But don’t they get sad? Wouldn’t some company be beneficial to them? Surprisingly, no. … Best Axolotl Tank Mates – Animals Compatible with Axolotls read more »
Keeping the aquarium water cool for axolotls is a big challenge for many that keep axolotls in home aquariums. That’s because axolotls require cooler water temperatures and don’t do well in warm water conditions. Cooling an axolotl aquarium becomes an even bigger challenge for those … How to Cool Axolotl Aquarium Water? read more »
Contrary to what you seen on pictures posted on the internet, where axolotls are usually depicted as being cute and small, they can grow quite large, which is one of the primary reasons why they shouldn’t be kept in small aquariums. Adult axolotls can reach … How Much Does an Adult Axolotl Weigh? read more »
You may have heard that axolotls breathe in various ways including through their lungs. Indeed, axolotls are complex animals that although develop lungs, remain aquatic for their entire lives unlike other salamanders. Axolotls require oxygen just as any other aquatic creatures and they have developed … How do Axolotls Breathe? read more »
Some aquarists report hearing their axolotls make strange noises like squeaking or barking. Is there any truth to these claims? Do axolotls make noise? Are they capable of making any sounds? If you go on Youtube, you’ll probably find a few videos of axolotls swimming … Do Axolotls Make Noise? read more »
