Courting-axolotls

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I chose my axolols for my mothers day present in March and the were just over 4 inches (11cm). Now they are about 7 1/2 inches (18-19cm), the male has matured, so discovered I have a male and female and they will possibly breed in the future. This is such a wonderful site, filled with valueble information of the care, health and breeding of axolotls, but what I want to know is, is there any way I can tell the signs when they will mate, i.e. courting dance etc. as I want to be ready for the babies. I have read about BBS, but don't want to start this proceedure until nearer the time. Thank you for any advice.
 
"Spawning is initiated by the male, who swims around, raising its tail and making vigorous writhing motions. The male nudges the female's vent occasionally and then leads her around the tank."

That is an excerpt taken from the Breeding page on axolotl.org
 
The male will leave spermatophores for the female to pick up, within a couple of days after this she will lay eggs. Depending on the water temperature you keep the eggs at they will take about 2 weeks to hatch, so you will have at least that long to sort out the micro-foods for the larvae.
 
Thank you for your quick replies. There is so much to learn and I have been reading up so much lately on axolotls that I must read everything again carefully....

I had forgotten the most important bit. I will re-read all the breeding pages..

I just want to be ready.....Thanks again :eek:
 
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