All About Axolotls

The Axolotl Planet blog is your one-stop shop for everything you need to know about axolotls! From axolotl genetics, to their history in Mexico, to the truth about the rumored "blue axolotl," we have all the information you need to become an expert on these amazing aquatic creatures.

QuestionsDo Axolotls Need a Fish Tank?

Do Axolotls Need a Fish Tank?

Axolotls, also known as the "Mexican walking fish," are a unique and fascinating species of salamanders that have captured the attention of scientists and pet enthusiasts alike. If you're consideri...

QuestionsWhat Do Axolotls Need in Their Tanks?

What Do Axolotls Need in Their Tanks?

Axolotls, also known as the "Mexican walking fish," are a unique and fascinating species of salamanders that are popular pets among aquarium enthusiasts. If you're considering keeping axolotls as p...

QuestionsWhat are GFP Axolotls?

What are GFP Axolotls?

GFP axolotls, also known as green fluorescent protein axolotls, are a unique and fascinating species of salamanders that have captured the attention of scientists and enthusiasts alike. In this blo...

Questions15 Unique Facts About Axolotls

15 Unique Facts About Axolotls

Axolotls, also known as the "Mexican walking fish," are unique and fascinating creatures that have captured the attention of people all over the world. These salamanders have a fascinating biology,...

QuestionsCan You Keep Axolotls Together?

Can You Keep Axolotls Together?

Introduction With how many beautiful morphs of axolotls that exist out there in the world, it makes sense that people want to collect them all like pokemon. But not so fast, our exuberant axolotl e...

QuestionsWhere Do Axolotls Live?

Where Do Axolotls Live?

One of the things we love about the strange little eponymous creatures we raise at Axolotl Planet is how strange they look. We’ve even been asked if they're fish (read more about this in our articl...

QuestionsAre Axolotls Fish?

Are Axolotls Fish?

At Axolotl Planet, we get lots of questions about the strange and fantastic creatures known as Axolotls. One question that we often get—usually from the parents of very enthusiastic children—is “So...

QuestionsHow Many Axolotl Colors Are There?

How Many Axolotl Colors Are There?

Axolotls are notable for a variety of strange and wonderful features! Their flowing tail fins, their happy, dopey expressions, their feathery gills, and—what you’re probably interested in—their wid...

QuestionsHow 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 ...

QuestionsAre Axolotls Easy Pets?

Are Axolotls Easy Pets?

Are axolotls good pets? The short answer is: yes, axolotls can be very easy to care for. BUT, like every aquatic pet (especially amphibians) they require research, preparation, and consistency in ...

QuestionsWhat are the Rarest Axolotls in the World?

What are the Rarest Axolotls in the World?

What is a morph? A morph is not a true scientific identifier, but it is the common term used by axolotl breeders and enthusiasts all around the world to describe a specific axolotl color, or pheno...

QuestionsWhere Do Axolotls Live and Why Are They Endangered?

Where Do Axolotls Live and Why Are They Endangered?

Introduction Axolotls are a species of neotenic salamander that have skyrocketed in popularity in recent years, now ranked as the second most wanted pet, due to their adorable appearance and introd...