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Female axolotl rarely seen eating - Should I be worried?

NeekaLovesYou

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Hi All,

I rehomed 2 adult axolotls (one male, one female) roughly a month ago and I have rarely seen the female eat. The male eats incredibly well and I try to vary their diet (currently on bloodworm, brine shrimp and pellets). They were fed purely on bloodworm by their previous owner, but being as a have 3 juveniles to care for also, I have to "share" the food.

As far as I'm aware she looks perfectly healthy, but I've only seen her eat once or twice since I took them on. Is she rejecting food or could I just be missing her eating?

Many thanks.
 

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Try some different food. Adult axolotls are too big to find brine shrimp interesting, And bloodworms and pellets don't have that "wiggle" factor. Earthworms are an ideal food. In fact, I switch my juveniles to earthworms as soon as they can handle small chunks.
 

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Thanks Kaysie! Why is it the male eats everything though and she won't touch the stuff? Could she just be a fussy eater?
 

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Some axolotls are gluttons and will eat anything that comes in front of their face (food or not), while others have more discerning palates.
 

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Update:

I finally got her to eat today by accidentey dropping some pellets in the tank! I've also found a supplier of earthworms near me and should be collecting them over the weekend so I'm a happy bunny :) Thanks for all your advise Kaysie! :happy:
 
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