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Question: Axie Noob Hatchling Feeding Q

Zidartha

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Hello

First post. I have four hatchlings that are about 5 weeks old. Just over an inch.

They have just gotten onto bloodworms and can slurp down a whole 3/4" inch worm.

How often should they be fed per day and how many bloodworms a day?

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What Kaysie said is right on. In a vernal pond that may dry up, he who grows the fastest can eat his brothers and sister. lol. Its a servival of the fittest. Granted axolotl are not generally breeding in vernal ponds but you get the idea.

I feed mine as much as they will eat in a 5-10 minute feeding.
 
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I'm bad... every time I walk by my axies in their containers, I see if they want any. They'll literally tilt their heads wayyy up, and that's the signal they want something!
 
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They're opportunistic feeders (and shameless beggars). Most will eat whenever food is offered.
 
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At that size I leave food in the tank for them 24/7, preferably live food. Just keep on top of the water quality if you are using bbs.
 
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So is it harmful to feed them all the same amount to try and keep all their growth rates aprox the same? (after taking the average from a few five minutes feedings)
 
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