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Hey! I am a proud owner of two beautiful GFP axolotls, one leucistic (Klaas) and one wildtype (Scooby). They are about 8 months old and I am breeding them now. They actually just laid eggs! :D I love these animals they're amazing and I hope to learn more about how to care even more for them on here as well as post pictures of my lovely new babies and their parents!
 
Hello and welcome :)

Don't mean to be a downer, but 8months old is much to young an age to breed lotls. Its extremely stressful and hard on the female and can severely shorten her life. I would separate them if I was you to prevent them breeding so young. Although, to be honest, I am rather surprised they have bred so young. Are you sure they are only 8 months??

I have two which have been together since six months old. My boy is now 1 year and 1 month and my girl is 1 year. They haven't tried to breed yet and I doubt they will till next season at which point they will be old enough and I will allow it. If my boy starts to lay spermatophores they will be separated instantly (I want to avoid this as they really pout when they get separated lol)
 
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    with axolotls would I basically have to keep buying and buying new axolotls to prevent inbred breeding which costs a lot of money??
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    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
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    @Thorninmyside, I Lauren chen
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