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Question: How to breed?

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Alonyamin

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Hi :)
I'm currently raising 4 axolotls in my tank.
2 female and 2 male,and in my opinion they are big enough to mate (all of them are 8,+ inch)
And the females are very big ?
So if you folks have any tips on how can I breed them I'll be happy to hear about it.
 
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First of all, what are you going to do with all the babies? Have you sought out pet stores of other hobbyists to take them? Are you aware that axies lay 1000 eggs at a time? Are you prepared to do daily water changes and brineshrimp hatching?

I'm not trying to put you off, but you need to do some reading.

As far as 'making' them breed you just need to let nature take it's course. They won't breed if it's too hot or too cold or if the water quality is off, so keep your tank clean and cool and you might be lucky.
 
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Both parents have to be ready. Sometimes a drop in temp will trigger the male. Some females take a while though. Good luck!
 
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