Aquarium
Axolotl
Ambystoma mexicanum
A permanently smiling salamander that never grows up, asks for chilly water, and repays you with a decade of company.
- Difficulty
- demanding
Care tips
- Give 110 L+ per adult, kept cool at 16-18 °C
- Never use gravel; bare bottom or fine sand prevents impaction
- Feed earthworms as the staple, with sinking axolotl pellets
- Keep flow gentle and lighting dim; no fish tankmates
- Change 20-25% of the water weekly and test ammonia often
Common questions
What should I know about caring for an axolotl? +
A permanently smiling salamander that never grows up, asks for chilly water, and repays you with a decade of company.
Typical guidance for a healthy axolotl — your own conditions (and your vet, for animals) come first.
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