Question: Play time

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I am a new axolotl mommy and am curious about what my little princess might like to do or play with? She has everything she needs to live comfortably but I don't want her to be bored. Any suggestions? My tank floor is bare, she has a flowerpot cave, a 'bridge' type hideout, some large rocks to stabilize the flowerpot, a ceramic ducky with some fake plants in it and a few little moss balls. It's a 40 gallon tank. Btw, I just love her!!
 
Mine seems to enjoy hanging out/rolling around in the plants. They also nose the moss balls around and frequently I see them "cuddling" them.

I'm not sure if they actually "play" with things, but I am curious to know!
 
Most of the time they just hang out and swim a bit but mine love live plants, especially java ferns and moss balls. They'll sit amongst the plants and push the balls around. I have juveniles at the moment who are eating live blackworms, any they didn't eat right away I leave in there for them to hunt. Every now and then I'll look over and they'll do a little jump, meaning they caught one haha
Mine like it when I go up to the glass to look or take photos. They'll come over and get as close as they can. They will also follow me if I move around the tank. I like to think this is play time for them :)
 
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