Axolotl Feeding

[Fish are AWE]

Hi. I have axolotls and i was wondering what i should feed them. I currently feed them bloodworms and pellets. I know this isnt a very complex diet thats why i want to ask you guys. What do you feed your axolotl?

 

[Baccus]

Earthworms are usually good, that's what I used to feed mine when I had them prior to all sorts of pellets that are designed for them where available. I know of people feeding their ones mealworms but these are fatty and should only be feed occassionally as amphibians in general don't break down fats well. I guess you could try them on crickets as well.

 

[Jenste]

The best diet for your Axololt is an earthworm every other day.



What type of set up do you have?

 

[Fish are AWE]

my setup is quite good. Its around 12-15 gallons and has really (Stones that cant fit in her mouth) big stones. Has a awesome hiding place (that i got for 35 bucks ) and some java moss growing,

im going to get sand soon

 

[Fish are AWE]

oh and how do i clean sand?

 

[lilirish]

hover with a gravel siphon. do not dig it into the sand, but hover about 1/2 an inch above the sand and the waste will get sucked up and the sand will stay down.

 

[fishnovice]

hover with a gravel siphon. do not dig it into the sand, but hover about 1/2 an inch above the sand and the waste will get sucked up and the sand will stay down.

I feed my axo on JMC catfish pellets, freezedried bloodworm and fresh earthworms from my compost bin. He grew to 11in in his first year,

 

[fishguy2727]

I would stick to a high quality pellet. The standard is trout or salmon pellets but I fed New Life Spectrum with great results. My axolotls were the largest and most robust I have seen in person, and matched that of those online. No need for frozen or other foods.