Assorted Axolotl, Regular
Assorted Axolotl, Regular
Product Details
Product Description
Product Description
Axolotls are a unique salamander that reaches adulthood without going through metamorphosis, so they stay fully aquatic for life. Native to Lake Xochimilco in Mexico, they are adapted to consistently cool water. Their gills are unprotected, so keep them alone or in a species-only tank with similar-size axolotls of the same sex. Available in select Pet Supermarket stores.
- Care Level: Intermediate
- Adult Size: 7-10 inches
- Life Expectancy: Up to 15 years
Feeding Instructions
Feeding Instructions
For healthy growth, offer a variety of live worms and frozen foods, especially for juveniles. As axolotls mature, add commercial axolotl pellets.
- Juveniles: Live worms and frozen foods
- Subadults and Adults: Live worms and frozen foods plus axolotl-formulated pellets
Usage & Warning
Usage & Warning
Reptiles and amphibians can carry Salmonella. Always wash your hands with soap and water after handling your pet or anything in its habitat. Never release pets into the wild.
Axolotls are prohibited or require a permit in some states, including California. Check your local regulations before purchase.
Habitat and Care
Habitat and Care
Habitat and Care
Axolotls need cool, clean, gently filtered water and smooth, safe decor.
- Experience Level: Intermediate
- Minimum Tank Size: 20-gallon long for one adult axolotl, plus about 10 gallons for each additional axolotl
- Water Temperature: Keep cool; water should not exceed 70°F
- Tank Mates / Temperament: Keep alone or with similar-size axolotls of the same sex; no fish or other tank mates
- Substrate: Bare-bottom tank for juveniles under 4 inches to prevent impaction; for larger axolotls use only fine sand, never coarse sand or gravel
- Maintenance: Axolotls have no scales and are sensitive to poor water chemistry; perform regular water changes to keep the habitat stable
- Equipment: Low-flow, high-efficiency filter; large, smooth decor that cannot be swallowed; low-maintenance live plants without fertilizer
Axolotls are a unique salamander that reaches adulthood without going through metamorphosis, so they stay fully aquatic for life. Native to Lake Xochimilco in Mexico, they are adapted to consistently cool water. Their gills are unprotected, so keep them alone or in a species-only tank with similar-size axolotls of the same sex. Available in select Pet Supermarket stores.
- Care Level: Intermediate
- Adult Size: 7-10 inches
- Life Expectancy: Up to 15 years
For healthy growth, offer a variety of live worms and frozen foods, especially for juveniles. As axolotls mature, add commercial axolotl pellets.
- Juveniles: Live worms and frozen foods
- Subadults and Adults: Live worms and frozen foods plus axolotl-formulated pellets
Reptiles and amphibians can carry Salmonella. Always wash your hands with soap and water after handling your pet or anything in its habitat. Never release pets into the wild.
Axolotls are prohibited or require a permit in some states, including California. Check your local regulations before purchase.
Habitat and Care
Axolotls need cool, clean, gently filtered water and smooth, safe decor.
- Experience Level: Intermediate
- Minimum Tank Size: 20-gallon long for one adult axolotl, plus about 10 gallons for each additional axolotl
- Water Temperature: Keep cool; water should not exceed 70°F
- Tank Mates / Temperament: Keep alone or with similar-size axolotls of the same sex; no fish or other tank mates
- Substrate: Bare-bottom tank for juveniles under 4 inches to prevent impaction; for larger axolotls use only fine sand, never coarse sand or gravel
- Maintenance: Axolotls have no scales and are sensitive to poor water chemistry; perform regular water changes to keep the habitat stable
- Equipment: Low-flow, high-efficiency filter; large, smooth decor that cannot be swallowed; low-maintenance live plants without fertilizer
