With the new release of minecraft axolotls for the next update, I would like to talk about axolotls and axolotl care
Axolotls are baby... Literally. They are salamanders, stuck in the developing stage where they are still waterbound.
Axolotls were from only 2 lakes, but one has been gotten rid of leaving it to only 1, lake Xochimilco in Mexico City. Sadly, even that lake had been built on top of and had been narrowed out, driving axolotls to be an endangered species.
Some fun facts about these adorable amphibians:
- They can regenerate limbs perfectly
- Babies are cannibalistic and can nibble the toes and limbs of tank mates
- Can regenerate a limb from another axolotl if swapped.
- Some have GFP (green fluorescent protein) which makes them glow in the dark!
Axolotls can grow from around 10-12 inches in size in captivity
They live in cold waters, the temperatures must be around 60° to 65°
Axolotls tanks must be up to 20 gallons, adding 10 for each tank mate you add
There is controversy when it comes to tank substrate. Do you use gravel, sand, or bare bottom? A lot of people say to stay away from gravel because of the axolotls eating it and swallowing it. Some say to use a little bit of gravel because axolotls eat gravel to help with boyancy. Sand is also argued. I would recommend going mostly bare bottom.
Axolotls are sensitive to light and should not have too bright of a light if any. If lighting is needed, use LED instead of florescent lighting to prevent the light heating the water
Tanks also don't require lids and it's mostly recommended to not use lids
Axolotls require hides and places to rest
The pH of the water must be around 6.5 to 7.5
Axolotls don't like heavy flowing water, a sponge filter is best
The water also must be slighty hard from 7 to 8 dKH
The water must be dechlorinated! And many people recommend cycling
Cycling: The process of adding good bacteria into a body of water to help with chemicals from excrements like ammonia.
Axolotls are carnivores and can eat
As mentioned before, axolotls are resistant to cancer, but can contract many other diseases
-You have to make sure you clean the water when needed
-Don't overcrowd the tank or have aggressive tank mates
-Make sure you cycle to prevent ammonia poisoning
-Keep the temperature between 60° to 65°
Live plants and tank mates
Axolotls aren't recommend to live with fish because of the chance of them eating the fish or can be nipped at by fish
Potentially suitable tank mates are
Live plants hold many benefits and boost beneficial bacteria and eat nitrates
These are the ones that can be used
The best technique for keeping the water cool is by using a chiller, but they get extremely expensive.
A cheaper method is wrapping your tank in insulation and using fans to cool the water
20 g aquarium (add 10 for every other axolotl)
Decor like live plants, drift wood, etc.
Blood worms, pellets, brine shrimp, etc.
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