AXOLOTL HIDES SKIN

Axolotls and other aquatic animals produce ammonia which can build up to toxic levels in a non-cycled tank. Aquarium heaters and chillers are available to keep water temperature constant.īefore you place any animals in a new tank, it has to go through a cycle to establish the right bacteria in the water. Check the water temperature regularly and avoid sudden changes. High temperatures cause stress and predispose to fungal and bacterial infections. In lower temperatures the axolotls metabolism slows down markedly. Swallowed pieces of gravel can cause intestinal blockages and death. The best substrate to go into the bottom of the tank is sand, as axolotls will try to swallow anything that fits into their mouths. The accepted minimum would be a 45 cm long aquarium for one adult axolotl. When choosing a tank, consider that axolotls can grow to 25-35 cm in length and need sufficient space to move.

Depending on the method of water filtration, thoroughly clean the tank at least every three months.

The best place to house an axolotl is a large fish tank placed indoors in a shady area out of the sun.

AXOLOTL HIDES SKIN

They retain their gills and fins throughout their life and never leave their aquatic environment.Īxolotls are aquatic animals and need to live in water at all times for their skin to stay moist and gills to function properly. They are however not fish。They are the juvenile form of a salamander but do not metamorphose into the adult stage. Axolotls are also called Mexican Walking Fish.

Axolotl hides