Question: Feeding Juvenile Axolotl's

xXNetRavenXx · May 3, 2009

How much should I be feeding my juvenile axolotls? I fed them one small earthworm each and a cube of frozen brine shrimp today, but they ate the brine shrimp so fast today it makes me wonder if i fed them enough? They are like 3 inch's each.

Darkmaverick · May 3, 2009

Hi Netraven,

Another aspect to consider is how frequent you feed your axies. For juveniles, i find it better to feed smaller portions frequently rather than one large serve per sitting. Are you currently feeding them daily or on alternate days? What temperature are you keeping them at? Axies feed more at higher temperatures (eg. 18 degree celsius versus 14 degree celsius)

On another note, the types of food you are feeding are suitable and nutritious and should meet their nutritional demand.

Regards.

xXNetRavenXx · May 3, 2009

Well since I got them I have been feeding them one cube of frozen brine shrimp once a day (mid day), normally it gets to the bottom and they munch on it for about an hour. Today my son and I went out and caught a couple earthworms for them to eat (Rainy days) and fed them those this morning and then their normal cube of brine shrimp mid day. Just today they ate it so fast I'm not sure if it thawed out before they consumed it. :frog:

Darkmaverick · May 3, 2009

Hi Netraven,

You are doing a good job. The frequency of feeding is appropriate and should suffice. Do remember to siphon off any residual uneaten food and detritus after feeding sessions.

Cheers.

xXNetRavenXx · May 5, 2009

Sooo I accidentally put a earthworm that is way too big for my axie, he is kinda having a hard time eating it.. should I cut it in half? or just let him continue to eat it the way he is?

He is down to the last little bit now but is slowing down on eating it and just sitting there (prob digesting half the worm whilst still eating the other half)

xXNetRavenXx · May 5, 2009

Okay never mind... I just went in and was cutting it in half and he kinda spit it all out and swam away. I hope I didn't piss him off too much to stress him out...

xXNetRavenXx · May 5, 2009

Well I decided to cover their tank up with a towel, IDK if it helps but I think it might help them calm down if they are a little bit stressed.... stress on my axies is a big fear of mine, stress leads to all sorts of bad things.:uhoh:

ferret_corner · May 5, 2009

I've done that. Misjudged a worm size - and reached in frantically and pinched the worm as short as possible.

SUZY · May 5, 2009

Also.....I believe that you should rinse your frozen brine.

Darkmaverick · May 5, 2009

Hi Netraven,

You can chop up a large earthworm into smaller segments. They will still wriggle about! To make feeding easier, you can have the worm chop up into segments slightly less than the width of the axie's head (or mouth really).

Regards.

Bellabelloo · Jun 2, 2009

I would say that they will be fine, especially if they are eating a varied diet.

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