is it safe to feed axolotls snails? I have a ton of little snails in my shrimp tank
I wouldn't feed them snails. Their shell is a bit hard, would make for hard digestion and possibly internal issues. Could impact them.
Earthworms are the best thing to feed an axolotl. :happy:
I think it comes down to the kind of snail. The common pond or " bladder" snail has a very frail shell that i know axolotls would have no problem with. Probably the same with ramshorns. However, Malaysian trumpet snails are very common in aquaria and have extremely hard shells. Puffer fish are known to chip teeth on them, and puffers are specialised snail eaters. I think an axolotl would have a very tough time passing a big, sharp trumpet snail.
I also use baby axolotls
Thank you, everybody! This is great and informative discussion. My little friend's main diet is amphibian pellets, but I have some medaka (killifish) and some cherry shrimp and brine shrimp on the way. Whoever is easiest to keep (hoping I can maintain tanks for all three) gets to be axolotl's occasional treats. Any recommendations or warnings regarding these?