asellus aquaticus( aquatic isopods) and axolotls

[Gnolaum]

Hello, I am very new to axolotls. I would like to know if it was possible to have aquatic isopods with axolotls in a 75 gallon tank. Thanks for any info.

 

[Murk]

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!

 

[Gnolaum]

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.