Question: Axolotl diet...

Methodzki

Methodzki

Member
Joined
Oct 11, 2012
Messages
122
Reaction score
2
Points
18
Location
London, United Kingdom
Country
Poland
Hi all!

I have a problem, well not me but my female axolotl but she do not want to admit it. To tell the truth she is plain fat. She wont stop munching. Leonidas (yes I know she is not a male... Just do not name your pets before sexing them) keeps on eating and getting way to fat. I do feed the often as they live three in a tank about 1 meter long ( 100l.), and I do not want any missing body parts.

Question is... How should I put her on a diet and do not let others get injured. Had anybody got same problem?

I attach some pictures so you can see that fat bustard! ;)

ImageUploadedByTapatalk1354827379.435463.jpg

ImageUploadedByTapatalk1354827417.375186.jpg
 
What are you feeding her? Maybe just cut back on her feeding but I know there's heaps of fat axies so I wouldn't worry, is it possible she could be carrying eggs?
 
Female axolotls do seem quite 'fat' in general, in comparison to males. If they look very swollen around the abdomen it's not generally weight related. It's probably more likely she's gravid, which can happen a lot this time of year due to the climate in the UK. A more serious problem is bloat which causes the abdomen, legs and neck to swell as well as floating. To be honest, she doesn't look overly large to me - I've seen much chunkier females. A staple diet of earthworms is perfect, several good sized 3 times a week for adults. This will not make her overweight yet still keep them all well fed. Most axolotls are greedy and will readily ask for more food even if they've just been fed. It's up to you if you give in to them.
 
Last edited:
I will try to feed her les but she is just the worst when it comes to begging... And I am weak... But I try to be a shepherd, I try real hard gringo!!!
 
I know it's hard, they have such "puppy dog" eyes! But they're just being greedy, they really don't need huge amounts of food! :happy:
 
Really? I think they have beady eyes.

She looks gravid, not fat.
 
You can always just give her a little less food, with the same frequency. Then she won't get miffed if the others get fed and she doesn't.
 
esn said:
Really? I think they have beady eyes.

She looks gravid, not fat.
Click to expand...

Most of mine have quite big eyes and "smiley" faces - not possible for them to smile, I know.
 
Cut the worms in half and give her half a worm.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
General chit-chat
Help Users
  • No one is chatting at the moment.
  • Shane douglas:
    with axolotls would I basically have to keep buying and buying new axolotls to prevent inbred breeding which costs a lot of money??
     +1
    Unlike
  • Thorninmyside:
    Not necessarily but if you’re wanting to continue to grow your breeding capacity then yes. Breeding axolotls isn’t a cheap hobby nor is it a get rich quick scheme. It costs a lot of money and time and deditcation
     +1
    Unlike
  • stanleyc:
    @Thorninmyside, I Lauren chen
     +1
    Unlike
  • Clareclare:
    Would Chinese fire belly newts be more or less inclined towards an aquatic eft set up versus Japanese . I'm raising them and have abandoned the terrarium at about 5 months old and switched to the aquatic setups you describe. I'm wondering if I could do this as soon as they morph?
     +1
    Unlike
    Clareclare: Would Chinese fire belly newts be more or less inclined towards an aquatic eft set up versus... +1
    Back
    Top