How Do You Care For An Axolotl?
• Provide suitable housing. The tank should be ten to fifteen inches in length, at least a 10 gallon aquarium – a larger size may be needed as the axolotl grows larger. A mesh top is best to prevent escape. The tank should be glass or acrylic. At least one hiding place (tunnel, crevice, cave, etc) must be provided as they need to have shelter and prefer dark places. • Provide a filter. Axolotls need a filter. If the filter has tube, hide it behind something so it does not suck their gills off if they get near it, or keep the filter on a lower power. • Perform weekly water changes. Change 1/4 of the water in the axolotl’s tank weekly with new water to keep the tank clean. • Give your axolotl substrate. Pebbles are bad because they could put them in their mouth and possibly swallow them if small enough. And this could lead to death. If you get pebbles, get some that are larger than an inch around. • Feed your axolotl once a day. If it is an adult, feed it every other day. Axolotls can ea
