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Question: Where to store food and how often to feed them?

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Hello! I'm a new axolotl owner and I've got pre-packaged bloodworms and shrimp for it. Just want to double check and make sure if it's okay to keep these things refrigerated. Also, how often should I be feeding it if it were an adult?
 
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Are they the frozen cube kind or live? If cubes then the freezer is the best place.
How big is the axie? If it is adult I would recommend you try and get some earthworms. They're a better diet in the long run and you don't have to search for uneaten food. If it's a juvenile then bloodworms are good.
I've always fed mine every day but some people feed every 2-3 days. You'll have to do some trial and error to figure out how often your axolotl wants to eat.
 
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Hayleyy said:
Are they the frozen cube kind or live? If cubes then the freezer is the best place.
How big is the axie? If it is adult I would recommend you try and get some earthworms. They're a better diet in the long run and you don't have to search for uneaten food. If it's a juvenile then bloodworms are good.
I've always fed mine every day but some people feed every 2-3 days. You'll have to do some trial and error to figure out how often your axolotl wants to eat.
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They're just normal worms but store bought. However, I'll definitely try to find some earthworms. Thank you very much!
 
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Where they go depends on the worm and your climate. I keep nightcrawlers at room temp but people do fridge them. See if you can find a care guide for the species of worm
 
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