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How old is my axie?

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The white tips of the toes signifies sexual maturtity. I think at 14inches your axolotl still has a little bit of growing to go, but not much.

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I have been told not to introduce another axie because immature axies will probably fight. as mine is mature is it now ok to add another mature axie? hope you can help?
 
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As long as the other axolotl is the same size and you have a big enough tank with plenty of hides you will be fine. Also feeding at other ends of the tank can also prevent any accidental bites. If you do not wish to raise babies I would highly suggest an axolotl the same sex as your one.

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Thanks for the advice. I have only owned 'Charlie' for one week. He seems ok - sometimes inquisitive- sometimes lasy! His gills are always raised, not forward but never resting? Is this an issue?
 
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Yes they are lazy creatures arn't they!

As long as they don't point forward. The gills don't lie against them usually.


Hope this helps,

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