Melanoid GFP

KevinS · Apr 21, 2010

Well today's the day, I finally got an axolotl. It's a GFP melanoid and pretty cool looking I think. Here are a few pictures in a temporary setup. My overly elaborate aquarium will be ready in a few days (waiting for silicone to dry).

dragonlady · Apr 21, 2010

Hey Kevin!

Glad you got him! He's so gorgeous, lighter/greener than mine! It will be great to see what these guys look like as they grow! Can't wait to see his tank! Hope yours has a terrific personality too!

KevinS · Apr 21, 2010

dragonlady said:
He's so gorgeous, lighter/greener than mine! It will be great to see what these guys look like as they grow!

I was wondering if that was the case or if it was just the pictures. I really like the way yours looks too, and I'm also interested to see how much they change as they grow. I'll be sure to add updated pictures now and then, and I'll definitely be putting up some of the aquarium when it's ready.

dragonlady · Apr 21, 2010

I have a bunch of pics already! Can't help it, he's just too adorable! Yeah, we'll definitely have to compare notes on their progress! Too cool!

Shizeric · Apr 21, 2010

His eyes are ridiculous. Very cool.

lea · Apr 21, 2010

hi kevin
congrats.....but i can see the pictures......my silly computer isnt letting me look at them......
lea

Durbimac000 · Apr 22, 2010

Exceuse my ignorance but what does GFP melanoid mean?

Shizeric · Apr 22, 2010

Green Fluorescent Protein..he glows under a blacklight.

Guppidy · Apr 24, 2010

Aaaw he's gorgeous! Where'd you get him, I'd love one like that!

bunny27 · Apr 24, 2010

Oh how cute! How big is he?

KevinS · Apr 24, 2010

Guppidy said:
Aaaw he's gorgeous! Where'd you get him, I'd love one like that!

I got it from Michael Shrom.

bunny27 said:
Oh how cute! How big is he?

Somewhere in the neighborhood of 3 inches I'd say.

I took a few more pictures. Its coloration has definitely darkened now that it's settling in. First picture is from the first day (same day as previous pictures) for comparison, and all the rest are more recent.

Skilly · Apr 24, 2010

This little guy is soo cute. I just love how green he is! Have you seen him glow under black light yet?

Tiffanymac · Apr 24, 2010

What a beautiful 'mane'! I love it when they are so long and thick! He is so stinkin' cute!

Michael really has beautiful creatures!

KevinS · Apr 26, 2010

Skilly said:
Have you seen him glow under black light yet?

No, but I'm cycling a tank right now. Once I make the switch and have a lighted hood over it, I'll give that a try.

KevinS · Apr 27, 2010

Here's a shot of the setup when I started cycling.

melfly · Apr 27, 2010

That looks really nice!

Makes me wanna do something tiley in one of my tanks.

Mel

Shizeric · Apr 27, 2010

Looks great, I really like the layered tile look...I bet some driftwood and java moss would look nice in that tank.

Mac Myers · Apr 27, 2010

I really like that set up too. That's an amazing Animal. I hope to get my tank cycling by this weekend. I keep seeing all of these cool animals and getting confused as to what I want! I want them all.

KevinS · May 5, 2010

Here are a few new ones, including an action shot.

dragonlady · May 5, 2010

Yours is still so green with that light belly! Mine has turned dark gray all over. I wonder if it has something to do with my water - it's really hard here. Yours is looking great. Definitely an aggressive eater, those are some great shots! Glad to see he still has his burgundy feathers like mine - aren't they awesome?! I think they're about the same length but mine is a little overweight at the moment! Have you moved him into that great looking tank yet? Love the slate by the way!

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