Are axolotl eggs/babies easy to look after?

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Hi, I am now finally on the verge of buying an axolotl after a lot of research. I found axolotl eggs for sale on ebay and was wondering if they are easy to hatch and raise up succesfully? I have never owned an axolotl before but have done about 6 months of research. Do you know how fast they will grow and if I can buy a smaller tank for them when they are small? thanks:happy:
 
Hello...
If you have lots of time to put into looking after them and can successfully hatch baby brine shimp or find a regular supply of daphnia, and have homes for the little ones or space to keep them in, go for it lol.

Read up on rearing

I think most would advise to try with a juvenile first.

Mel
 
I would say that for a beginner, eggs are not the ideal way to start. They are fairly difficult and require a good deal of attention. I would recommend purchasing a juvenile or young adult.
 
Thanks:D, I think I'll go for an older one. But do you if it is safe for me in the future to then keep a baby axolotl with the older one if I decide to get axolotl eggs in the future?
 
No, Axolotls can only be kept together if they are of a similar size, otherwise injury, or cannibalism can occur.
 
melfly said:
Hello...
If you have lots of time to put into looking after them and can successfully hatch baby brine shimp or find a regular supply of daphnia, and have homes for the little ones or space to keep them in, go for it lol.

Read up on rearing

I think most would advise to try with a juvenile first.

Mel
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Is that a wildtype in your pic?
 
Yes he is a wildtype

He's gotten quite a lot darker (and bigger) since then but still cute :D

Mel
 
He is a very handsome chap Mel :happy:
 
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