Showing posts with label Axolotl: An easy and understandable guide to keeping and caring for axolotl. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Axolotl: An easy and understandable guide to keeping and caring for axolotl. Show all posts

All about axolotls

Axolotls (Ambystoma mexicanum) are caudata amphibians but are often mistakenly thought to be reptiles. They are classified in the family of the mole salamanders (genus Ambystoma). Both size and expected lifespan can vary greatly in some cases. As a rule, axolotls grow to between 15 and 30 centimetres (between 6 and 12 inches) and weigh between 50 and 300 grams (between 2 and...

Getting the axolotls

Buying axolotlsWhen buying a pet, many people first turn to the traditional and established pet store. Unfortunately, however, pet stores often give bad advice. This is not only the case with axolotls, but also with other popular pets like rabbits, hamsters, e...

Axolotl Feeding

Axolotl are carnivorous, that is, meat-eating. In the wild they can survive for up to 15 years on a diet of small prey such as worms, crustaceans, molluscs, insects and small fi...

Axolotl Aquarium

Setting up Your Axolotl Tank  At any rate a 15-to 20-gallon fish tank is suggested for axolotls. Ensure the tank has a protected top, as it's normal for these creatures to attempt to leap out of their nook. A land zone is superfluous in the tank for these completely amphibian creatures. At the very least, the water profundity ought to be somewhat more than the length...

How to take care of Axolotl and keep them Healthy

While axolotls are generally strong to slight variances in their condition, they likewise have sensitive, delicate bodies with porous skin. Indeed, the greater part of their body is made of ligament instead of bone. That implies they ought not be dealt with except if completely important. Also, on the off chance that you do need to move them out of their tank, do as such with...

Mating and Breading Axolotl

Axolotl propagation begins with moving — actually. After a male and female bump and stroke each other's urogenital opening, called the cloaca, the lizards step in a hover in such a three step dance. The male at that point swaggers away while shimmying his tail like a hula artist, tricking the female to follow. As the two move accomplices step together, the male drops a little...

Axolotl Frequently Asked Questions

Where Can You Find Axolotls?  Axolotls are also called Mexican Salamanders because they are mainly found in Mexico – in Central Mexico, to be exa...

Maintaining the Aquarium

  Maintaining the balance  Water quality must be maintained throughout the operation of the aquarium. The water must be kept clean and crystal clear. The appearance of cloudiness indicates a degradation of the water and the urgency of a renewal. The presence of a bacterial veil on the surface is not abnormal - within certain limits - when this veil becomes...