Axolotl Care Sheet: Housing, Feeding, And Tank Mates!
(Skip to the end to view the 8-minute video of this care guide) Have you kept freshwater fish before but are looking for something a little unusual? Check out the axolotl! This very unique and easy exotic pet lives entirely underwater and will capture your heart like no other. What Is an Axolotl? The axolotl (or Ambystoma mexicanum) is a completely aquatic salamander and never loses those fluffy external gills. It comes from a couple of high altitude freshwater lakes in Mexico, but unfortunately is probably extinct in wild due to human activities. However, because of their amazing regenerative powers, they are highly prolific in scientific research labs and now the pet industry. Most axolotls reach their full size in 1.5 to 2 years, growing to an average length of 9 to 12 inches. I've heard they can get up to 10 years in age. Where Can I Buy an Axolotl? You can find them occasionally in exotic pet or fish stores, but I like to look for reputable breeders on Facebook groups