All About Axolotls

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The Best Axolotl Care Guide in the World
Guides & How-To's

The Best Axolotl Care Guide in the World

About Your New Companion Axolotls are a fascinating species of salamander whose scientific name is Ambystoma mexicanum. They have large, feathery gills, finned tails, and wide heads, and come in a ...

Guides & How-To'sBringing Your Axolotl Home: Acclimation, Cycling, and Feeding

Bringing Your Axolotl Home: Acclimation, Cycling, and Feeding

Discover the key steps for axolotl care, from settling in to proper feeding. Make your aquatic friend's transition smooth and stress-free. Dive deeper with our comprehensive guide!

Guides & How-To'sAxolotls As Pets: The Ultimate Guide to Buying and Caring for Your Axolotl

Axolotls As Pets: The Ultimate Guide to Buying and Caring for Your Axolotl

Introduction Axolotls have been growing in popularity as pets due to their unique appearance and fascinating biology. These aquatic salamanders, known for their regenerative abilities and frilly gi...

Guides & How-To'sIn-Tank Cycling Guide

In-Tank Cycling Guide

Cycling your aquarium is known to be a daunting task among seasoned aquarium hobbyists and new aquarium owners alike, however, we have perfected a system that allows you to have immediate succe...

Guides & How-To'sAxolotl Tank Setup and Care

Axolotl Tank Setup and Care

Introduction Setting up your axolotl’s new home can be very exciting, however, it is important to follow the right process so you know that your new axolotl will be as happy and healthy as possible...

FAQsHow Can I Tell If My Axolotl Is A Boy or A Girl?

How Can I Tell If My Axolotl Is A Boy or A Girl?

The short answer is that, until an axolotl is sexually mature, it’s not possible to reliably tell whether an axolotl is male or female. Once they reach sexual maturity, though, it’s fairly easy to ...

Guides & How-To'sHow to Tub an Axolotl

How to Tub an Axolotl

When To Tub Your Axolotl Tubbing your axolotl may be necessary when your aquarium is not fully-cycled, contaminated, or otherwise not suitable to house your axolotl. Axolotls can be safely tubbed...

Guides & How-To'sThe #1 Guide to Axolotl Sickness and Health

The #1 Guide to Axolotl Sickness and Health

Introduction Even in a seemingly ideal environment, axolotls can sometimes develop stress and illness. Health issues found in axolotls such as fungus, lack of appetite, curled gills, bacterial infe...

Guides & How-To'sHow to Clean Your Aquarium Filter

How to Clean Your Aquarium Filter

If your filter isn't cleaned properly, waste, uneaten food, and other decaying organic matter get caught inside of it and turn into a nitrate factory. Follow these instructions to clean your aquari...

Guides & How-To'sHow to Cycle an Aquarium

How to Cycle an Aquarium

Introduction Caring for axolotls is quite easy, if you know what you’re doing beforehand. Before you purchase your first axolotl, it’s essential that you have a few things prepared ahead of time fo...

Guides & How-To'sHow to Fix a Contaminated Aquarium

How to Fix a Contaminated Aquarium

Introduction In the event your water becomes contaminated with chemicals (soap, perfumes, scent sprays, cleaning solutions, etc.), You must immediately remove your axolotl and any other living cre...