Question on metamorphosis

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Hello, I have just modified a piece of driftwood to act as a second level in my tank.

The wood is curled however, and a small portion will be out of the water.

Will having a small area of land accessible out of water actually encourage my axolotl to morph? as I understand it there has to be water issues also?

I would like to stress I do NOT in any way want to encourage them to morph but I really want to use this driftwood, if there is a slight possibility this will initiate metamorphosis I will not use it
 
No chance. As long as water conditions are spot on and the axolotls are healthy, you could place a free earthworm bar with lots of pretty lights on a land area and they wouldn´t be bothered.
You can use it safely.
 
Okay great...better safe than sorry.

I don't think ill test your earthworm theory though.
 
I don't know, Tom, the earthworm bar sounds pretty cool...lights, a little neon! Just don't let little Leroy stay out too late...and the other point to remember is to never, never feed your axolotls after midnight! ;)
 
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