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Axolotls are illegal in California. Please read this thread for detailed information and links to the actual laws: https://www.caudata.org/threads/axolotls-are-illegal-in-california-here-are-the-relevant-laws.30779/
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asellus aquaticus( aquatic isopods) and axolotls
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Interesting! Haven't heard that one before.
They will get eaten.
Isopods move fast enough to be spotted but aren't fast enough not to get eaten. It sounds like a very expensive way to give your axolotl a snack.
Even more, their carapace might not be very suitable for axolotl stomachs - though I don't have experience with that.
If you could get a large enough population that they can out-breed the axolotls appetite, it could be interesting (and probably be beneficial to your ecosystem), but considering the risks I would be very hesitant.
Do you have any experience with the aquatic isopods? I must admit I'm not familiar with freshwater aquarium isopods!
They will get eaten.
Isopods move fast enough to be spotted but aren't fast enough not to get eaten. It sounds like a very expensive way to give your axolotl a snack.
Even more, their carapace might not be very suitable for axolotl stomachs - though I don't have experience with that.
If you could get a large enough population that they can out-breed the axolotls appetite, it could be interesting (and probably be beneficial to your ecosystem), but considering the risks I would be very hesitant.
Do you have any experience with the aquatic isopods? I must admit I'm not familiar with freshwater aquarium isopods!
Gnolaum
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I am not very familiar, but I have researched. I have read from various sources that aquatic isopods breed very quickly. That being said I would think they could out breed the axolotls appetite. Not trying to seem heartless, whether they get eaten or not doesn't really matter. I mostly would like have them as a clean up crew as axolotls are very messy. You do make a good point on the shell of the Asselus and the axolotls stomach.