Tips for axolotls

[Chiclid addict]

I want to get and axolotl and was wondering what are some important things to know when caring for them and what their diet is 

Edited February 10, 2021 by Angelfishlover

[Keeg]

I am definitely not an expert on axolotls, but I know a few tips. Their eye sight is pretty terrible, feeding them food like earth worms would be easier for it if you hold it with long tweezers like for aquascaping. Also, they eat by gulping/ sucking in the water next to their mouths. I've seen some that suck in large rocks and it can prove fatal if it can't get it out. Fine grain sand is a good contender as the tiny bits can pass through them. Plus the little guys like to dig around with their infamous legs. Bare bottom is another option, but it takes away from their experience of being an inhabitant. They also like little water flow, like practically none, so keep that in mind. And their water on the cooler side, 59- 73 F. As for their diet, earthworms are a popular choice for them. They will also eat foods like blood worms, black worms, and meal worms. Though meal worms should be more of an occasional item. Anything that fits into their mouths (hence why I wouldn't do gravel). These are just a few tips I've learned, I would do more research into their care if you want even better answers. Good luck! 👍 

[dmward1978]

They are supper sensitive to water parameters too.  So a well completely cycled tank is critical.  In that same thought the using Seachem prime for the water conditioner is a must.  It is the only one without Aloe which is toxic to them.