Confused about the rate of growth for my Axolotls

[AnimeDan]

So I have two Axolotls, a wild type that was born in March 2020 (according to the breeder) and a GFP Lucy that was born in January 2020 (according to its breeder). I got them from different breeders but my wild type is almost double the size of my Lucy despite being two months younger. Anyone know why that might be? For measurements my wild is around 7in and quite bulky (not fat just got larger) and my Lucy is barely 5 and super skinny.

 

[GulfCoastAxolotls]

It could be any number of things, including something as simple as genetics. I have one axolotl born in October 2019 that is smaller than my own axies that were born in December 2019. I also have siblings from the same clutch that range from 4 inches to 7 inches. Some just grown faster than others and/or will end up different sizes as adults. As long as they are eating properly and are otherwise healthy, I wouldn't worry about it.

 

[Binditheaxolotl]

What are you feeding?

 

[Calgarycoppers]

There are lots of factors

The average growth rate is approx 1" per month for about the first 5-6 ish months.

Sounds like your wild type is an over acheiver

Genetics, diet, upbringing prior to leaving breeder, and sex which you of course will not know for a while. Males are longer and more slender while females and shorter and wider.

What do you feed? and how often?

 

[AnimeDan]

The wild type has been receiving two pan fish worms a day and Iv only recently cut him back to one since his growth has slowed down. The Lucy just arrived in the mail a few days ago and according to the info I received has been getting salmon pellets and brine shrimp. Since then Iv been trying to ease her into panfish worms by giving her pellets in the morning and a half of a panfish worm at night.

 

[Calgarycoppers]

At this age feed as much as they will eat daily - do not cut back unless they cut themselves back by refusing

 

[AnimeDan]

At this age feed as much as they will eat daily - do not cut back unless they cut themselves back by refusing

Thanks For the advice! I’ll be sure to feed them both till they are full!