Axolotls: A Giant Salamander with a Superpower
The Mexican walking fish
The Axolotl is a fascinating creature rarely seen by people in the wild, descending from the tiger salamander Ambystoma tigrinum and indigenous to central Mexico for about 10,000 years.
Axolotls are a newer species that evolved after the chaos and floods in North America after the younger dryas period, and so this creature gives us insights into an emergent species.
Sadly, much of its suitable habitat has been drained due to human intervention. These two spring-fed lakes (lake Xochimilco and lake Chalco) along the southern edge of the Basin of Mexico has been reduced by 77% recently.
Scientific research has discovered something amazing
Did you know these Salamanders have superpowers? First, Axolotls are specially designed for camouflage. With dark-colored bodies and the ability to shift their hue a few shades lighter or darker as needed, they can easily blend in with leaves on trees! Pink and light-colored variations are bred only by humans to make for an interesting-looking pet.
Axolotls are able to regenerate a new limb five times without even leaving scars – and do it in a matter of weeks. Also, the Axolotl can regenerate organs, jaws, and spines and can do this countless times while being entirely functional. Scientists want to understand the ability that Axolots inherently possess, so it is an extensively studied creature.
To top it off, they say that this Axolotl has an innate superpower to resist cancer—1,000 times more than mammals. Indeed an amazing creature and a worthy critter for observation in the aquarium.
Axolotl Size
The Axolotl is a strange and fascinating creature that can grow up to 25cm. Axolotls are the fastest-growing frog-like creatures on earth! After reaching sexual maturity at 8 or so centimeters, most continue their growth until they reach about 20 cm long before stopping.
Since Victorian times, they have been bred as pets but were only scientifically classified by scientists in 1859 when Mr. Charles Darwin gave them the funky name Axolotl Ambystoma Mexicanum because he found one near Mexico City while doing research.
Diet
In the wild, axolotls feed on snails, worms, crustaceans, and small fish. They can be fed a variety of brine shrimp or frozen food in captivity instead of wild food to avoid parasites that their natural prey could carry. In general, they do not need vitamins for healthy growth because they have a healthy appetite.
However, it’s essential to ensure he has plenty of quality protein since his primary source would otherwise come from munching on other creatures.
Adult axolotls appreciate a feed about once a week. One way to feed them is to place food with round-nosed forceps in the tank near where your animal lives, and you may also drop food into their water, as close to them as possible when they are active.
If it seems like your Axolotl doesn’t eat much during daylight hours, try feeding it in the evening so uneaten food does not stay in the water.
Axolotl Life Span
There are few things as fascinating as axolotls. Strangely, Axolotls have been known to live past 20 years- but it is unusual (and almost unheard of) for one to make it over 10!
Axolotl Housing
A 60 litre reptile aquarium is the perfect size for one adult axolotl, but it can become messy due to constant waste. If you are looking for a 100+ litre tank instead, you will avoid this issue; in fact, I recommend doing so because as soon as you add in fish, it would be a messy affair. Ensure water parameters stay at an optimum level by filling the whole thing up and changing the water regularly, or else mold will start growing on anything inside!
A filter will help maintain safe water parameters but beware of the conditions axolotls like.
However, ensure that your tank has a spray bar or some other type of outlet to quickly and safely spread this water throughout. Axolotls do not tolerate strong flows so they need more delicate care than fish otherwise their health may suffer in ways from losing their appetite to developing stress-related diseases.
Lighting and Temperature
Axolotls do not require lighting, and new axolotls may be shy if kept in a brightly lighted tank. Lighting is for our viewing pleasure and the benefit of aquarium plants, not the Axolotls. This Salamander lives in habitats such as caves, amongst wood or vegetation. It would be wise to mimic this in the tank. Choose a plant-friendly bulb that does not produce excess light and heat above what is required for plants.
Axolotls, like most amphibians, are cold-blooded and need warmer water temperatures to function. If you have a hot home temperature be wary! An axolotls ideal temperature range falls between 18°C – 24°C with anything higher than 24 ° C being potentially fatal if left unattended long enough. This will lead them to not eat due to it feeling uncomfortable from all the extra stress on their body just trying to keep themselves cool.
Axolotl Aquarium Substrate
The ideal substrate for axolotls is aquarium-safe sand-like Aqua Terrarium Sand. Unfortunately, axolotls have a bad habit of ingesting gravel and mouth-sized objects if available but can be prevented by using large pebbles instead.
Anything the size of an axolotl’s head or larger will not end up in their stomach!
Salamanders need a substrate in their environment, but Axolotls do not. Many people keep them without any type of substrate. It does look nice to have an aesthetic base for the aquarium; however, this can cause water parameters to change more quickly because there is no surface area on which beneficial bacteria grow.
We recommend using our bio-filter balls in the shop, already packed full of beneficial bacteria.
Many salamander owners use substrates as part of their natural habitat design while many axolotl enthusiasts enjoy using nothing at all!
I love how they make my tank looks very clean with just plants and rocks scattered around the bottom.
Axolotl Breeding Behaviour
Axolotl mating starts with a waltz. After the male and female nudge one another’s urogenital opening called the cloaca, they take to dancing circles in what could almost be referred to as a ballroom dance.
The male Axolotl then struts away while shimmying his tail like a hula dancer, luring the female to follow. As they step together and dance their way in unison, he drops a small capsule full of sperm called a spermatophore for her to pick up with her cloaca as soon she just skirts over it.
Axolotls Common Health Problems
A notable characteristic of axolotls is their regenerative powers. But this remarkable ability doesn’t protect them from all health issues. For example, unsanitary tank conditions can lead to viral or bacterial infections, the signs of which include lethargy and a lack of appetite. Plus, ammonia buildup from waste in the tank can be toxic if it occurs–likely due to its corrosive qualities on organic matter like gills and neural tissue alike!
Moreover, axolotls with gravel in their tank that’s small enough to eat are prone to gastrointestinal obstructions. If your Axolotl experiences an obstruction, it will be sluggish and not want to eat much. And if you don’t promptly treat the problem, death can occur quickly.
FAQ
How do you pronounce Axolotl?
- Axolotl is pronounced as ak·suh·laa·tl
Are axolotls endangered?
- Axolotls are considered a critically endangered species by the International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources. Their population has been declining due to human intervention, with their numbers dropping from 6000 individuals per square kilometer in 1998 to 100 just ten years later. A more recent survey found only 35 axolotls left within a single square kilometer in 2015!
My Axolotols don't have legs?
Sometimes Axolotls do bite each others' legs off. Given the right conditions they should regenerate within 2-3 months.
Axolotls: A Giant Salamander with a Superpower
The Mexican walking fish
The Axolotl is a fascinating creature rarely seen by people in the wild, descending from the tiger salamander Ambystoma tigrinum and indigenous to central Mexico for about 10,000 years.
Axolotls are a newer species that evolved after the chaos and floods in North America after the younger dryas period, and so this creature gives us insights into an emergent species.
Sadly, much of its suitable habitat has been drained due to human intervention. These two spring-fed lakes (lake Xochimilco and lake Chalco) along the southern edge of the Basin of Mexico has been reduced by 77% recently.
Scientific research has discovered something amazing
Did you know these Salamanders have superpowers? First, Axolotls are specially designed for camouflage. With dark-colored bodies and the ability to shift their hue a few shades lighter or darker as needed, they can easily blend in with leaves on trees! Pink and light-colored variations are bred only by humans to make for an interesting-looking pet.
Axolotls are able to regenerate a new limb five times without even leaving scars – and do it in a matter of weeks. Also, the Axolotl can regenerate organs, jaws, and spines and can do this countless times while being entirely functional. Scientists want to understand the ability that Axolots inherently possess, so it is an extensively studied creature.
To top it off, they say that this Axolotl has an innate superpower to resist cancer—1,000 times more than mammals. Indeed an amazing creature and a worthy critter for observation in the aquarium.
Axolotl Size
The Axolotl is a strange and fascinating creature that can grow up to 25cm. Axolotls are the fastest-growing frog-like creatures on earth! After reaching sexual maturity at 8 or so centimeters, most continue their growth until they reach about 20 cm long before stopping.
Since Victorian times, they have been bred as pets but were only scientifically classified by scientists in 1859 when Mr. Charles Darwin gave them the funky name Axolotl Ambystoma Mexicanum because he found one near Mexico City while doing research.
Diet
In the wild, axolotls feed on snails, worms, crustaceans, and small fish. They can be fed a variety of brine shrimp or frozen food in captivity instead of wild food to avoid parasites that their natural prey could carry. In general, they do not need vitamins for healthy growth because they have a healthy appetite.
However, it’s essential to ensure he has plenty of quality protein since his primary source would otherwise come from munching on other creatures.
Adult axolotls appreciate a feed about once a week. One way to feed them is to place food with round-nosed forceps in the tank near where your animal lives, and you may also drop food into their water, as close to them as possible when they are active.
If it seems like your Axolotl doesn’t eat much during daylight hours, try feeding it in the evening so uneaten food does not stay in the water.
Axolotl Life Span
There are few things as fascinating as axolotls. Strangely, Axolotls have been known to live past 20 years- but it is unusual (and almost unheard of) for one to make it over 10!
Axolotl Housing
A 60 litre reptile aquarium is the perfect size for one adult axolotl, but it can become messy due to constant waste. If you are looking for a 100+ litre tank instead, you will avoid this issue; in fact, I recommend doing so because as soon as you add in fish, it would be a messy affair. Ensure water parameters stay at an optimum level by filling the whole thing up and changing the water regularly, or else mold will start growing on anything inside!
A filter will help maintain safe water parameters but beware of the conditions axolotls like.
However, ensure that your tank has a spray bar or some other type of outlet to quickly and safely spread this water throughout. Axolotls do not tolerate strong flows so they need more delicate care than fish otherwise their health may suffer in ways from losing their appetite to developing stress-related diseases.
Lighting and Temperature
Axolotls do not require lighting, and new axolotls may be shy if kept in a brightly lighted tank. Lighting is for our viewing pleasure and the benefit of aquarium plants, not the Axolotls. This Salamander lives in habitats such as caves, amongst wood or vegetation. It would be wise to mimic this in the tank. Choose a plant-friendly bulb that does not produce excess light and heat above what is required for plants.
Axolotls, like most amphibians, are cold-blooded and need warmer water temperatures to function. If you have a hot home temperature be wary! An axolotls ideal temperature range falls between 18°C – 24°C with anything higher than 24 ° C being potentially fatal if left unattended long enough. This will lead them to not eat due to it feeling uncomfortable from all the extra stress on their body just trying to keep themselves cool.
Axolotl Aquarium Substrate
The ideal substrate for axolotls is aquarium-safe sand-like Aqua Terrarium Sand. Unfortunately, axolotls have a bad habit of ingesting gravel and mouth-sized objects if available but can be prevented by using large pebbles instead.
Anything the size of an axolotl’s head or larger will not end up in their stomach!
Salamanders need a substrate in their environment, but Axolotls do not. Many people keep them without any type of substrate. It does look nice to have an aesthetic base for the aquarium; however, this can cause water parameters to change more quickly because there is no surface area on which beneficial bacteria grow.
We recommend using our bio-filter balls in the shop, already packed full of beneficial bacteria.
Many salamander owners use substrates as part of their natural habitat design while many axolotl enthusiasts enjoy using nothing at all!
I love how they make my tank looks very clean with just plants and rocks scattered around the bottom.
Axolotl Breeding Behaviour
Axolotl mating starts with a waltz. After the male and female nudge one another’s urogenital opening called the cloaca, they take to dancing circles in what could almost be referred to as a ballroom dance.
The male Axolotl then struts away while shimmying his tail like a hula dancer, luring the female to follow. As they step together and dance their way in unison, he drops a small capsule full of sperm called a spermatophore for her to pick up with her cloaca as soon she just skirts over it.
Axolotls Common Health Problems
A notable characteristic of axolotls is their regenerative powers. But this remarkable ability doesn’t protect them from all health issues. For example, unsanitary tank conditions can lead to viral or bacterial infections, the signs of which include lethargy and a lack of appetite. Plus, ammonia buildup from waste in the tank can be toxic if it occurs–likely due to its corrosive qualities on organic matter like gills and neural tissue alike!
Moreover, axolotls with gravel in their tank that’s small enough to eat are prone to gastrointestinal obstructions. If your Axolotl experiences an obstruction, it will be sluggish and not want to eat much. And if you don’t promptly treat the problem, death can occur quickly.
FAQ
How do you pronounce Axolotl?
- Axolotl is pronounced as ak·suh·laa·tl
Are axolotls endangered?
- Axolotls are considered a critically endangered species by the International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources. Their population has been declining due to human intervention, with their numbers dropping from 6000 individuals per square kilometer in 1998 to 100 just ten years later. A more recent survey found only 35 axolotls left within a single square kilometer in 2015!
My Axolotols don't have legs?
Sometimes Axolotls do bite each others' legs off. Given the right conditions they should regenerate within 2-3 months.
Axolotls: A Giant Salamander with a Superpower
The Mexican walking fish
The Axolotl is a fascinating creature rarely seen by people in the wild, descending from the tiger salamander Ambystoma tigrinum and indigenous to central Mexico for about 10,000 years.
Axolotls are a newer species that evolved after the chaos and floods in North America after the younger dryas period, and so this creature gives us insights into an emergent species.
Sadly, much of its suitable habitat has been drained due to human intervention. These two spring-fed lakes (lake Xochimilco and lake Chalco) along the southern edge of the Basin of Mexico has been reduced by 77% recently.
Scientific research has discovered something amazing
Did you know these Salamanders have superpowers? First, Axolotls are specially designed for camouflage. With dark-colored bodies and the ability to shift their hue a few shades lighter or darker as needed, they can easily blend in with leaves on trees! Pink and light-colored variations are bred only by humans to make for an interesting-looking pet.
Axolotls are able to regenerate a new limb five times without even leaving scars – and do it in a matter of weeks. Also, the Axolotl can regenerate organs, jaws, and spines and can do this countless times while being entirely functional. Scientists want to understand the ability that Axolots inherently possess, so it is an extensively studied creature.
To top it off, they say that this Axolotl has an innate superpower to resist cancer—1,000 times more than mammals. Indeed an amazing creature and a worthy critter for observation in the aquarium.
Axolotl Size
The Axolotl is a strange and fascinating creature that can grow up to 25cm. Axolotls are the fastest-growing frog-like creatures on earth! After reaching sexual maturity at 8 or so centimeters, most continue their growth until they reach about 20 cm long before stopping.
Since Victorian times, they have been bred as pets but were only scientifically classified by scientists in 1859 when Mr. Charles Darwin gave them the funky name Axolotl Ambystoma Mexicanum because he found one near Mexico City while doing research.
Diet
In the wild, axolotls feed on snails, worms, crustaceans, and small fish. They can be fed a variety of brine shrimp or frozen food in captivity instead of wild food to avoid parasites that their natural prey could carry. In general, they do not need vitamins for healthy growth because they have a healthy appetite.
However, it’s essential to ensure he has plenty of quality protein since his primary source would otherwise come from munching on other creatures.
Adult axolotls appreciate a feed about once a week. One way to feed them is to place food with round-nosed forceps in the tank near where your animal lives, and you may also drop food into their water, as close to them as possible when they are active.
If it seems like your Axolotl doesn’t eat much during daylight hours, try feeding it in the evening so uneaten food does not stay in the water.
Axolotl Life Span
There are few things as fascinating as axolotls. Strangely, Axolotls have been known to live past 20 years- but it is unusual (and almost unheard of) for one to make it over 10!
Axolotl Housing
A 60 litre reptile aquarium is the perfect size for one adult axolotl, but it can become messy due to constant waste. If you are looking for a 100+ litre tank instead, you will avoid this issue; in fact, I recommend doing so because as soon as you add in fish, it would be a messy affair. Ensure water parameters stay at an optimum level by filling the whole thing up and changing the water regularly, or else mold will start growing on anything inside!
A filter will help maintain safe water parameters but beware of the conditions axolotls like.
However, ensure that your tank has a spray bar or some other type of outlet to quickly and safely spread this water throughout. Axolotls do not tolerate strong flows so they need more delicate care than fish otherwise their health may suffer in ways from losing their appetite to developing stress-related diseases.
Lighting and Temperature
Axolotls do not require lighting, and new axolotls may be shy if kept in a brightly lighted tank. Lighting is for our viewing pleasure and the benefit of aquarium plants, not the Axolotls. This Salamander lives in habitats such as caves, amongst wood or vegetation. It would be wise to mimic this in the tank. Choose a plant-friendly bulb that does not produce excess light and heat above what is required for plants.
Axolotls, like most amphibians, are cold-blooded and need warmer water temperatures to function. If you have a hot home temperature be wary! An axolotls ideal temperature range falls between 18°C – 24°C with anything higher than 24 ° C being potentially fatal if left unattended long enough. This will lead them to not eat due to it feeling uncomfortable from all the extra stress on their body just trying to keep themselves cool.
Axolotl Aquarium Substrate
The ideal substrate for axolotls is aquarium-safe sand-like Aqua Terrarium Sand. Unfortunately, axolotls have a bad habit of ingesting gravel and mouth-sized objects if available but can be prevented by using large pebbles instead.
Anything the size of an axolotl’s head or larger will not end up in their stomach!
Salamanders need a substrate in their environment, but Axolotls do not. Many people keep them without any type of substrate. It does look nice to have an aesthetic base for the aquarium; however, this can cause water parameters to change more quickly because there is no surface area on which beneficial bacteria grow.
We recommend using our bio-filter balls in the shop, already packed full of beneficial bacteria.
Many salamander owners use substrates as part of their natural habitat design while many axolotl enthusiasts enjoy using nothing at all!
I love how they make my tank looks very clean with just plants and rocks scattered around the bottom.
Axolotl Breeding Behaviour
Axolotl mating starts with a waltz. After the male and female nudge one another’s urogenital opening called the cloaca, they take to dancing circles in what could almost be referred to as a ballroom dance.
The male Axolotl then struts away while shimmying his tail like a hula dancer, luring the female to follow. As they step together and dance their way in unison, he drops a small capsule full of sperm called a spermatophore for her to pick up with her cloaca as soon she just skirts over it.
Axolotls Common Health Problems
A notable characteristic of axolotls is their regenerative powers. But this remarkable ability doesn’t protect them from all health issues. For example, unsanitary tank conditions can lead to viral or bacterial infections, the signs of which include lethargy and a lack of appetite. Plus, ammonia buildup from waste in the tank can be toxic if it occurs–likely due to its corrosive qualities on organic matter like gills and neural tissue alike!
Moreover, axolotls with gravel in their tank that’s small enough to eat are prone to gastrointestinal obstructions. If your Axolotl experiences an obstruction, it will be sluggish and not want to eat much. And if you don’t promptly treat the problem, death can occur quickly.
FAQ
How do you pronounce Axolotl?
- Axolotl is pronounced as ak·suh·laa·tl
Are axolotls endangered?
- Axolotls are considered a critically endangered species by the International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources. Their population has been declining due to human intervention, with their numbers dropping from 6000 individuals per square kilometer in 1998 to 100 just ten years later. A more recent survey found only 35 axolotls left within a single square kilometer in 2015!
My Axolotols don't have legs?
Sometimes Axolotls do bite each others' legs off. Given the right conditions they should regenerate within 2-3 months.
Axolotls: A Giant Salamander with a Superpower
The Mexican walking fish
The Axolotl is a fascinating creature rarely seen by people in the wild, descending from the tiger salamander Ambystoma tigrinum and indigenous to central Mexico for about 10,000 years.
Axolotls are a newer species that evolved after the chaos and floods in North America after the younger dryas period, and so this creature gives us insights into an emergent species.
Sadly, much of its suitable habitat has been drained due to human intervention. These two spring-fed lakes (lake Xochimilco and lake Chalco) along the southern edge of the Basin of Mexico has been reduced by 77% recently.
Scientific research has discovered something amazing
Did you know these Salamanders have superpowers? First, Axolotls are specially designed for camouflage. With dark-colored bodies and the ability to shift their hue a few shades lighter or darker as needed, they can easily blend in with leaves on trees! Pink and light-colored variations are bred only by humans to make for an interesting-looking pet.
Axolotls are able to regenerate a new limb five times without even leaving scars – and do it in a matter of weeks. Also, the Axolotl can regenerate organs, jaws, and spines and can do this countless times while being entirely functional. Scientists want to understand the ability that Axolots inherently possess, so it is an extensively studied creature.
To top it off, they say that this Axolotl has an innate superpower to resist cancer—1,000 times more than mammals. Indeed an amazing creature and a worthy critter for observation in the aquarium.
Axolotl Size
The Axolotl is a strange and fascinating creature that can grow up to 25cm. Axolotls are the fastest-growing frog-like creatures on earth! After reaching sexual maturity at 8 or so centimeters, most continue their growth until they reach about 20 cm long before stopping.
Since Victorian times, they have been bred as pets but were only scientifically classified by scientists in 1859 when Mr. Charles Darwin gave them the funky name Axolotl Ambystoma Mexicanum because he found one near Mexico City while doing research.
Diet
In the wild, axolotls feed on snails, worms, crustaceans, and small fish. They can be fed a variety of brine shrimp or frozen food in captivity instead of wild food to avoid parasites that their natural prey could carry. In general, they do not need vitamins for healthy growth because they have a healthy appetite.
However, it’s essential to ensure he has plenty of quality protein since his primary source would otherwise come from munching on other creatures.
Adult axolotls appreciate a feed about once a week. One way to feed them is to place food with round-nosed forceps in the tank near where your animal lives, and you may also drop food into their water, as close to them as possible when they are active.
If it seems like your Axolotl doesn’t eat much during daylight hours, try feeding it in the evening so uneaten food does not stay in the water.
Axolotl Life Span
There are few things as fascinating as axolotls. Strangely, Axolotls have been known to live past 20 years- but it is unusual (and almost unheard of) for one to make it over 10!
Axolotl Housing
A 60 litre reptile aquarium is the perfect size for one adult axolotl, but it can become messy due to constant waste. If you are looking for a 100+ litre tank instead, you will avoid this issue; in fact, I recommend doing so because as soon as you add in fish, it would be a messy affair. Ensure water parameters stay at an optimum level by filling the whole thing up and changing the water regularly, or else mold will start growing on anything inside!
A filter will help maintain safe water parameters but beware of the conditions axolotls like.
However, ensure that your tank has a spray bar or some other type of outlet to quickly and safely spread this water throughout. Axolotls do not tolerate strong flows so they need more delicate care than fish otherwise their health may suffer in ways from losing their appetite to developing stress-related diseases.
Lighting and Temperature
Axolotls do not require lighting, and new axolotls may be shy if kept in a brightly lighted tank. Lighting is for our viewing pleasure and the benefit of aquarium plants, not the Axolotls. This Salamander lives in habitats such as caves, amongst wood or vegetation. It would be wise to mimic this in the tank. Choose a plant-friendly bulb that does not produce excess light and heat above what is required for plants.
Axolotls, like most amphibians, are cold-blooded and need warmer water temperatures to function. If you have a hot home temperature be wary! An axolotls ideal temperature range falls between 18°C – 24°C with anything higher than 24 ° C being potentially fatal if left unattended long enough. This will lead them to not eat due to it feeling uncomfortable from all the extra stress on their body just trying to keep themselves cool.
Axolotl Aquarium Substrate
The ideal substrate for axolotls is aquarium-safe sand-like Aqua Terrarium Sand. Unfortunately, axolotls have a bad habit of ingesting gravel and mouth-sized objects if available but can be prevented by using large pebbles instead.
Anything the size of an axolotl’s head or larger will not end up in their stomach!
Salamanders need a substrate in their environment, but Axolotls do not. Many people keep them without any type of substrate. It does look nice to have an aesthetic base for the aquarium; however, this can cause water parameters to change more quickly because there is no surface area on which beneficial bacteria grow.
We recommend using our bio-filter balls in the shop, already packed full of beneficial bacteria.
Many salamander owners use substrates as part of their natural habitat design while many axolotl enthusiasts enjoy using nothing at all!
I love how they make my tank looks very clean with just plants and rocks scattered around the bottom.
Axolotl Breeding Behaviour
Axolotl mating starts with a waltz. After the male and female nudge one another’s urogenital opening called the cloaca, they take to dancing circles in what could almost be referred to as a ballroom dance.
The male Axolotl then struts away while shimmying his tail like a hula dancer, luring the female to follow. As they step together and dance their way in unison, he drops a small capsule full of sperm called a spermatophore for her to pick up with her cloaca as soon she just skirts over it.
Axolotls Common Health Problems
A notable characteristic of axolotls is their regenerative powers. But this remarkable ability doesn’t protect them from all health issues. For example, unsanitary tank conditions can lead to viral or bacterial infections, the signs of which include lethargy and a lack of appetite. Plus, ammonia buildup from waste in the tank can be toxic if it occurs–likely due to its corrosive qualities on organic matter like gills and neural tissue alike!
Moreover, axolotls with gravel in their tank that’s small enough to eat are prone to gastrointestinal obstructions. If your Axolotl experiences an obstruction, it will be sluggish and not want to eat much. And if you don’t promptly treat the problem, death can occur quickly.
FAQ
How do you pronounce Axolotl?
- Axolotl is pronounced as ak·suh·laa·tl
Are axolotls endangered?
- Axolotls are considered a critically endangered species by the International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources. Their population has been declining due to human intervention, with their numbers dropping from 6000 individuals per square kilometer in 1998 to 100 just ten years later. A more recent survey found only 35 axolotls left within a single square kilometer in 2015!
My Axolotols don't have legs?
Sometimes Axolotls do bite each others' legs off. Given the right conditions they should regenerate within 2-3 months.
JAVA FERN: THE BEST PLANT FOR YOUR PLANTED AQUARIUM
Java ferns (microsorum pteropus) are perfect for aquariums. They're small, easy to grow, and don't need a lot of light to survive. Ask us for varieties we have available. For example, there are needle leaf varieties that require bright lights, as well as more traditional 'jungle' leaves such as the Narrow Leaf, Lance Leaf, and Windelov – their many varieties to suit your needs inside your aquarium.
Your fish will appreciate the natural hiding spots provided by Java Fern so they can get away from time to time and feel safe and secure when they want it.
Identification
If you want a true aquatic plant that can grow when submerged in water or even partially out, then the Java fern is perfect for your tank.
Our diverse line of beautiful and delicate-looking Java plants are perfect for people who prefer an aesthetic look inside their home aqua garden without crazy maintenance requirements. When you require a go-to plant that looks great in almost any aquascapes, go with Java Ferns (from Nano Tanks Australia with our aquascaping expertise, of course!).
The narrow-leaf Java fern generally boasts long, skinny leaves, with the plant growing to a height of 10-12 inches (25-30 cm). Java Fern is perfect for those who have limited space or are trying to create an artificial jungle feel in their aquarium. The plants need bright light, but indirect (not right under the light), so they can grow properly.
Keep in mind the sun has a much more potent energy than your tiny aquarium lights, so aquarium keepers can tend to underestimate the wattage and spectrum required. Saying that, in nature Aquatic Java Fern tends to never receive direct light in the jungle river.
So although the Java Fern will be fine with low light in the tank, its growth rate will not impress you.
What You Should Know about Java Fern
It's probably better than any other plant that would grow inside an aquatic environment for this reason - its fronds are big enough for fish to swim through them without getting stuck between leaves.
A striking addition to any freshwater planted aquarium, perfect if you have cichlids or South American fish. Fortunately, it's also relatively easy for plant-eating goldfish and other tank mates to leave it alone because of its tough rhizomes! Java Fern does well in water with pH levels between 6-7.5, as long as the alkalinity stays below eight dKH (aka carbonate hardness).
If you see black spots (or brown spots) in your plant's leaves, don't worry - they do that. Java ferns have veins running through them, and sometimes new bumps will pop up on the leaf from which a new shoot emerges.
Planting and Replanting Java Fern in the Aquarium
Java ferns grow beautifully with other live plants since they are so robust, but they also make a great centrepiece for the aquarium when planted alone. Alternatively, you can attach java fern to aquarium decorations (like rock or driftwood) to create an elegant look that will not overwhelm your fish tank with too much greenery!
Java Fern is a hardy plant that can live in any tank size, making it perfect for apartment dwellers who don't have room for large aquariums! If the water stays clean (and you're not adding liquid fertiliser), this resilient Fern's growth will remain consistent without any problems. The Fern prefers water with soft-to-moderate temperatures of 22 degrees Celsius.
Data at a glance for Java Fern
Family: Polypodiaceae
Care Level: Easy
Growth Rate: Low to Moderate
Maximum Size: 30cm
Minimum Tank Size: 20 Litres (tall tank)
Water Conditions: 20-28°C
pH 6.0-7.5
KH 3-8
Lighting: Low to Moderate (Depending on the desired rate of growth)
Propagation: Adventitious Plantlet/Rhizome Division
Placement: Mid to Background
JAVA FERN: THE BEST PLANT FOR YOUR PLANTED AQUARIUM
Java ferns (microsorum pteropus) are perfect for aquariums. They're small, easy to grow, and don't need a lot of light to survive. Ask us for varieties we have available. For example, there are needle leaf varieties that require bright lights, as well as more traditional 'jungle' leaves such as the Narrow Leaf, Lance Leaf, and Windelov – their many varieties to suit your needs inside your aquarium.
Your fish will appreciate the natural hiding spots provided by Java Fern so they can get away from time to time and feel safe and secure when they want it.
Identification
If you want a true aquatic plant that can grow when submerged in water or even partially out, then the Java fern is perfect for your tank.
Our diverse line of beautiful and delicate-looking Java plants are perfect for people who prefer an aesthetic look inside their home aqua garden without crazy maintenance requirements. When you require a go-to plant that looks great in almost any aquascapes, go with Java Ferns (from Nano Tanks Australia with our aquascaping expertise, of course!).
The narrow-leaf Java fern generally boasts long, skinny leaves, with the plant growing to a height of 10-12 inches (25-30 cm). Java Fern is perfect for those who have limited space or are trying to create an artificial jungle feel in their aquarium. The plants need bright light, but indirect (not right under the light), so they can grow properly.
Keep in mind the sun has a much more potent energy than your tiny aquarium lights, so aquarium keepers can tend to underestimate the wattage and spectrum required. Saying that, in nature Aquatic Java Fern tends to never receive direct light in the jungle river.
So although the Java Fern will be fine with low light in the tank, its growth rate will not impress you.
What You Should Know about Java Fern
It's probably better than any other plant that would grow inside an aquatic environment for this reason - its fronds are big enough for fish to swim through them without getting stuck between leaves.
A striking addition to any freshwater planted aquarium, perfect if you have cichlids or South American fish. Fortunately, it's also relatively easy for plant-eating goldfish and other tank mates to leave it alone because of its tough rhizomes! Java Fern does well in water with pH levels between 6-7.5, as long as the alkalinity stays below eight dKH (aka carbonate hardness).
If you see black spots (or brown spots) in your plant's leaves, don't worry - they do that. Java ferns have veins running through them, and sometimes new bumps will pop up on the leaf from which a new shoot emerges.
Planting and Replanting Java Fern in the Aquarium
Java ferns grow beautifully with other live plants since they are so robust, but they also make a great centrepiece for the aquarium when planted alone. Alternatively, you can attach java fern to aquarium decorations (like rock or driftwood) to create an elegant look that will not overwhelm your fish tank with too much greenery!
Java Fern is a hardy plant that can live in any tank size, making it perfect for apartment dwellers who don't have room for large aquariums! If the water stays clean (and you're not adding liquid fertiliser), this resilient Fern's growth will remain consistent without any problems. The Fern prefers water with soft-to-moderate temperatures of 22 degrees Celsius.
Data at a glance for Java Fern
Family: Polypodiaceae
Care Level: Easy
Growth Rate: Low to Moderate
Maximum Size: 30cm
Minimum Tank Size: 20 Litres (tall tank)
Water Conditions: 20-28°C
pH 6.0-7.5
KH 3-8
Lighting: Low to Moderate (Depending on the desired rate of growth)
Propagation: Adventitious Plantlet/Rhizome Division
Placement: Mid to Background
The Amazon Swords or Echinodorus Species are a very nice plant that works well with bright light. These plants are used as a background plant and works well when grown emersed or submersed.
If you are looking for an undemanding plant then consider these plants.
Minimum Tank Size: 10 Litres
Care Level: Easy
Water Conditions: 6.5-7.5 (Soft to Moderately Hard)
Temperature: 22–27 °C (72–82 °F)
Maximum Size: 24 inches (60 cm)
Java-fern-mini is a small, low-maintenance aquatic plant with delicate, bright green leaves. It is a popular choice for aquascaping and aquarists alike due to its low-maintenance nature and its ability to thrive in low-light conditions. It is easy to propagate and can be grown both submerged and emerged, making it a versatile plant for aquariums of all sizes. Its leaves provide a natural filter for the water, removing toxins and pollutants, and its roots help to keep the aquarium substrate clean.
This came in a small terracotta pot. It will stay smallish.
Anubias on Pots are a great addition to any aquarium.
Being in a pot has its advantages. When you add your plants to a tank without substrate it doesn't need additional planting. However if you do have other substrates such as Gravel or Sand it can still work.
However, for best results it is best to put it in Aquarium Soil or attached to a driftwood.
QUARTZ SAND 0.1-0.3 mm is recommended for aquariums inhabited by bottom-dwelling fish (the fine sand does not damage their skin);
Washing prior to putting into the aquarium is not required.
Seachem Prime 325mL – Rhino Edition – Bonus 30% Extra
Rhino poaching has become a serious issue, leaving some breeds extinct and others endangered in recent years, and is currently at a crisis level. Timing is critical for the preservation of these majestic animals.
As part of our ongoing environmental stewardship efforts, Seachem has joined the battle to support the protection of these endangered animals. We are pleased to release specially labeled editions of our top selling products—Prime™ and Stability™— in a bonus size of 325 ml (30% more)! Seachem will donate a portion of the profits for every bottle sold to a Rhino Preservation in South Africa.
You can also make additional donations via our website at www.seachem.com. We thank you for your consideration and support!
Seachem Prime 325ml
Complete and concentrated conditioner for both fresh and saltwaterRemoves chlorine, chloramineDetoxifies ammonia, nitrite, and nitrate5X more concentrated than competing productsPrime® is the complete and concentrated conditioner for both fresh and salt water. Prime® removes chlorine, chloramine and ammonia. Prime® converts ammonia into a safe, non-toxic form that is readily removed by the tank’s biofilter. Prime® may be used during tank cycling to alleviate ammonia/nitrite toxicity. Prime® detoxifies nitrite and nitrate, allowing the biofilter to more efficiently remove them. It will also detoxify any heavy metals found in the tap water at typical concentration levels. Prime® also promotes the production and regeneration of the natural slime coat. Prime® is non-acidic and will not impact pH. Prime® will not overactivate skimmers. Use at start-up and whenever adding or replacing water.
Why It’s DifferentNearly all companies manufacture a product that removes chlorine. None of those, however, can compare in quality, concentration, or effectiveness to Seachem’s flagship product: Prime®. Prime® is the second most concentrated dechlorinator on the market after our own aquavitro alpha. A single 100 mL bottle will treat 1000 US gallons of tap water. Prime® will remove both chlorine and chloramines from municipal water supplies.
Prime® also contains a binder which renders ammonia, nitrite, and nitrate non-toxic. It is very important to understand how those two functions work together. All dechlorinators operate through a chemical process known as reduction. In this process, toxic dissolved chlorine gas (Cl2) is converted into non-toxic chloride ions (Cl-). The reduction process also breaks the bonds between chlorine and nitrogen atoms in the chloramine molecule (NH2Cl), freeing the chlorine atoms and replacing them with hydrogen (H) to create ammonia (NH3).
Typically, dechlorinators stop there, leaving an aquarium full of toxic ammonia! Seachem takes the necessary next step by including an ammonia binder to detoxify the ammonia produced in the reduction process.
Be very careful when purchasing water conditioners. If your municipality includes chloramines in the water supplies, a standard sodium thiosulfate dechlorinator is not enough. Prime® promotes the natural production and restoration of the slime coat rather than relying on artificial or non-native slime compounds. A further bonus for the reef hobbyist—Prime® will not overactivate protein skimmers.
DirectionsUse 1 capful (5 mL) for each 200 L (50 gallons*) of new water. This removes approximately 1 mg/L ammonia, 4 mg/L chloramine, or 5 mg/L chlorine. For smaller doses, please note each cap thread is approx. 1 mL. May be added to aquarium directly, but better if added to new water first. If adding directly to aquarium, base dose on aquarium volume. Sulfur odor is normal. For exceptionally high chloramine concentrations, a double dose may be used safely. To detoxify nitrite in an emergency, up to 5 times normal dose may be used. If temperature is > 30 °C (86 °F) and chlorine or ammonia levels are low, use a half dose.
Seachem Stability, new tank stabilisation system for marine and freshwater.Quickly and safely establishes bio-filter.
Prevents “New Tank Syndrome”.
Seachem StabilitySeachem Stability is a new tank stability system for freshwater and marine fish tanks. It quickly and safely starts the bio-filter and stops “New Tank Syndrome” which is the number one fish killer! Seachem Stability adds the essential bacteria a healthy filter needs to ensure the health and well being of the tank residents!
When you set up a new tank you simply add Seachem Stability to the water and it fills your filter with nitrifying bacteria within 24 hours! This allows the fish keeper to add fish to a new tank from day one!
How it works:Seachem Stability has been specially made for the fish tank and is the result of nearly a 10 years of research and is the “state of the art” in natural biological management.
Seachem Stability contains a blend of billions of four species of bacteria. Two of which are nitrifying, one is waste eating and a fourth which simply eats nitrate. These strains of bacteria are cultured for the purpose of eating nitrogenous waste to reduce unsafe toxins in the water. These bacteria collect onto your filter sponge or bio media in your filter and start to break down waste organics, ammonia, nitrite, and nitrate meaning your fish have the healthiest possible start!
The conditions needed for the bacteria’s growth and development fall into a very narrow range of temperatures, pH and organic load. When any of these are not in the proper range the bacterial culture quickly crashes and dies.
The bacteria used in some other products found on the market today can be unstable and may even produce toxic hydrogen sulphide.
Seachem Stability works over a wider range of pH or GH levels than other brands on the market. It is completely harmless to all aquatic creatures and plants. As a result, there is no danger of overusing. You can really never have too many helpful bacteria!
Waste ControlThe benefits of the exact strains of bacteria in Seachem Stability also vie with any likely bad bacteria added with the fish. This is due to the “waste control bacteria” eating any spare fish food and fish waste that is lying around. This, of course, leads to far healthier fish!
You should use Stability with a good quality biological filtration such as Seachem Matrix.
This is for 1m airline tubing continuous length
The diameter is 4mm Airline soft tubing.
Flexible and remains kink resistant for long periods of time.
Suitable for standard 4mm aquarium air pump outlets and air accessories.
Great to use with:
Air stones and air curtains
Air operated ornaments
Air driven filters - Sponge filters
Check Valves, gang valves and other air accessories
You are purchasing by the metre, the quantity purchased will be cut as a single, continuous piece from the spool.
A basic 30L Aquarium without the frills so you can add your own lighting and special touches!
Features:
Glass aquarium you can customise to your own.
Has bevelled edges for your safety.
Includes a plastic lid.
Suitable for freshwater or marine setups.
Dimensions: 44x28x30cm
Capacity: 30L
About Blue Planet
Blue Planet products are designed to give your finned friends a fabulous, freshwater life – everything from castles to fish food to filters. Blue Planet is distributed by Masterpet, a company with over 50 years experience. Masterpet wants to be best in show when it comes to having everything our pet needs and will continue to make feel-good products for our pets in the future.
THIS IS A PICKUP ONLY ITEM - CAN BE LOCALLY DELIVERED
A basic Aquarium without the frills so you can add your own lighting and special touches!
Features:
Glass aquarium you can customise to your own.
Has bevelled edges for your safety.
Includes a plastic lid.
Suitable for freshwater or marine setups.
Dimensions: 61x30x38cm
Capacity: 65L
About Blue Planet
Blue Planet products are designed to give your finned friends a fabulous, freshwater life – everything from castles to fish food to filters. Blue Planet is distributed by Masterpet, a company with over 50 years experience. Masterpet wants to be best in show when it comes to having everything our pet needs and will continue to make feel-good products for our pets in the future.
THIS IS A PICKUP ONLY ITEM - CAN BE LOCALLY DELIVERED
The ultimate substrate for Turtles and Axolotls.
Sourced from the glacial rivers of New Zealand.
The perfect choice for any aquarium.
Natural New Zealand river gravel.
Size graded to perfection.
Triple washed.
Kiln-dried.
AQUAEL MiniBoost 100 is a small, powerful aerator pump with very low power consumption. With a practical rotary knob, the power can be infinitely adjusted. This allows you to adjust the air volume exactly to the requirements of each individual aquarium. The special construction of the membrane ensures a long service life of the aeration pump.
AQUAEL MiniBoost 100+ aeration pump for aquariums up to approx. 100 L+ Pump capacity: 100 l/h+ stepless adjustable+ delivery height: approx. 60 cm+ power consumption: 1.8 W+ hose connection: 4/6 mm air hose+ dimensions: 8.6 x 5.3 x 4.9 cm
The Aquael Miniboost 200 is a type of aquarium filter system that is designed for use in small aquariums and nano tanks. It is a compact and efficient filter that is designed to provide effective filtration for tanks up to 200 liters in size.
The Aquael Miniboost 200 is typically powered by a small electric motor that circulates water through the filter and removes impurities and excess nutrients from the water. The filter system typically includes a filter sponge, an activated carbon cartridge, and a ceramic bio-ring, which provide mechanical, chemical, and biological filtration to help maintain a healthy and clean aquarium environment.
In addition to its filtration capabilities, the Aquael Miniboost 200 is also designed to be easy to install and maintain. It is typically compact and lightweight, and can be easily fitted to most small aquariums. The filter system also typically features a low energy consumption and is designed to operate quietly, making it an ideal choice for use in bedrooms, offices, or other quiet spaces.
Overall, the Aquael Miniboost 200 is a popular choice among aquarium hobbyists who are looking for a high-quality, efficient, and easy-to-use filter system for their small aquariums. With its combination of effective filtration and low energy consumption, it is an excellent choice for those who want to keep a healthy and attractive underwater environment in their small aquariums.
AXOLOTL STICKS food for axolotls and other aquatic amphibians. Special high-protein food in the form of sinking sticks for axolotls, the Iberian Ribbed newt, African clawed frogs and other aquatic amphibians, who feed on animal material. The variety of ingredients of animal origin, including fish, molluscs and crustaceans, is the source of high quality easily assimilable protein. Thanks to optimally balanced composition of vitamins and trace elements regular feeding with AXOLOTL STICKS ensures proper growth and development in amphibians, and the addition of astaxanthin and pepper extract intensifies their coloration. The food is also enriched with natural immune stimulator – beta-glucan, which improves amphibians’ immunity system, facilitating recovery processes in amphibians, who have been bitten by other inhabitants of the tank.
Ingredient List
Complete feeding stuff for aquatic amphibians. Ingredients: fish and fish derivatives, meat and animal derivatives, derivatives of vegetable origin (including red pepper extract 4 400 mg/kg), molluscs and crustaceans, vegetable protein extracts, cereals, oils and fats, yeasts (including Beta-1.3/1.6-Glucan 1 000 mg/kg), minerals. Additives: Vitamins, pro-vitamins and chemically well-defined substances having similar effect: vit. A 21 000 IU/kg, vit. D3 1 260 IU/kg, vit. E 80 mg/kg, vit. C 300 mg/kg. Compounds of trace elements: E1 iron 21.6 mg/kg, E6 zinc 6.0 mg/kg, E5 manganese 4.5 mg/kg, E4 copper 1.0 mg/kg, E2 iodine 0.13 mg/kg, E3 cobalt 0.01 mg/kg, E8 selenium 0.01 mg/kg. Colourants: astaxanthin 60 mg/kg. Antioxidants. Analytical constituents: crude protein 46.0%, crude oils and fats 6.5%, crude fibres 2.3%, moisture 10.0%.
* Excellent formula that contain essential vitamins and vital minerals
* High digestibility
* High levels of complex vitamins to reduce stress and increase disease resistant.
Ingredients
Fish Meal, Shrimp Meal, Wheat Flour, Wheat Germ, Yeast Powder, B-glucan, Astaxanthin, Fish Oil, Vitamin Premix & MInerals
Guaranteed Analysis
Protein Min 44%
Fat Min 5%
Fibre Max 3%
Ash Max 15%
Moisture Max 10%
