Axolotl floating when she sees me??

[Covey]

Hello guys. I notice that whenever i look at Ponyo over her tank she floats up to look at me. Is this normal or unique or a cause of concern? Usually she only goes down once i leave out of her eyesight. I find it very cute how she greets me like that but is this normal or is this gas or bloat or something? Thanks!

 

[Autistic Catholic]

Maybe she's learned to associate you with food.

 

[SamAxolotl]

Mine does this too! He has as long as I've had him. I like to think it's because he loves me but he's probably just hoping for food

 

[Covey]

Mine does this too! He has as long as I've had him. I like to think it's because he loves me but he's probably just hoping for food

Yeah, its so cute! Sometimes when she floats its a bit annoying as when im feeding her i dont want her to swallow too much air and float for a while.

 

[axolotl nerd]

Maybe she's learned to associate you with food.

i can't remember where but i read somewhere that axolotls can recognize people as food sources and will anticipate feeding when they see said person. mudkip has definitely convinced me of this, every time i walk in the room she swims up to say hello!

 

[JM29]

I confirm :
Caudates larvae (axolotl, ribbed newt, Tylototriton...) only 2 cm long (less than 1 inch) end up reaching the top when someone is bringing food.