Question: Food Sources

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Hi guys,

quick question for you:

i currently feed my axies earthworms with occasional cherry shrimp and bloodworm treats. i know this is plenty and they've been growing but I'd like to expand the treat part of the diet to include dragon fly lavae. Does anyone know of a UK supplier of these or do those that use them source them from local ponds/reserves?

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gaz
 
Hi If you use livefood from ponds you may introduce nasty hitch hikers. I feed my axies prawns, mussel and most things you can find at a fish counter

hope this helps
 
Earthworms are the best food for axolotl. My guys also get the occasional slugs and woodlice from the garden. I also use amphibian pellets. Pretty much anything else should only be used once in a blue moon.
 
Dragon fly larvae are predators with jaws that can give a nasty bite. I know there is another thread advocating all sorts of foodstuffs but earthworms alone are very well balanced.

I like seeing dragon flies in the wild. I do not want their larvae in any of my tanks!
 
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