Brown Wild Coloured Black Eye Axolotl Ambystoma Mexicanum
£30.00
Have Questions About Axolotls for Sale?
We have answers. Get quick help for common questions.
1. What size tank does an axolotl need?
A single adult axolotl needs a tank of at least 75 to 100 litres, with a long footprint rather than height. Add more space for each extra axolotl.
3. What substrate is safe for axolotls?
Use fine sand or a bare bottom. Gravel and small stones can be swallowed and cause blockages.
5. Can axolotls live with fish?
It's best to keep them on their own. Fish may nip their gills, and axolotls may try to eat small fish.
2. Do axolotls need a heater?
No. Axolotls prefer cool water, ideally between 16 and 18°C. Water above about 22°C stresses them, so in warm weather you may need a fan or chiller.
4. What do axolotls eat?
Axolotls eat sinking pellets made for axolotls, along with earthworms, bloodworm and similar meaty foods. Feed adults every two to three days.
Axolotls for Sale
Axolotls are fully aquatic salamanders from the lakes around Mexico City, known for their feathery external gills and wide smile. Our axolotls come in a range of colours, including wild type, leucistic, golden albino and melanoid, with a changing selection of individual animals.
Axolotls are coldwater animals and do best at around 14 to 20°C, so they do not need a heater in most UK homes. Warm water above 22°C causes stress, so keep the tank away from sunny windows and radiators. An adult can reach 25cm or more, so a dedicated axolotl tank of at least 80 to 100 litres with a long footprint is a good start for one animal.
Use fine sand or a bare base rather than gravel, as axolotls can swallow small stones. Keep flow gentle, as strong currents stress them, and give them hides and smooth decor. Treat water with dechlorinator, check water quality with freshwater test kits and feed sinking pellets, earthworms and frozen food such as bloodworm. An aquarium thermometer helps you spot summer heat early. Axolotls should be kept on their own, not with fish.
Charterhouse Aquatics keeps axolotls and axolotl supplies, and our team is happy to help you set up the right tank.
