How old is my Axolotl

[benjamin]

Hello,

I am new to the site and I bought my Albino axolotl about a yr ago form a local pet store. He has grown from a medium size to roughly 17cm in that time and I am wondering if anyone is able to tell me how old he might be and how to tell. He also seems to have grown quite large and I have just upgraded his tank as he outgrew the old small one. Will he grow even larger now in the bigger tank or is he near fully grown.

Thanks,

Ben and Bruce the Axolotl}

 

[alex]

hey ben, he will grow to around 20-30 cm. how big was he when you got him?. id say hes roughly around 1 year and 3 months. they mature anywere from 1-3 years.

 

[benjamin]

G'day Alex,

Appreciate the late reply.I just wasnt sure if I was sold a young one or one thats a bit older as they are usually smaller in the shops.

He was about 10-12cm's when I got him and is much the same as your pic except without the markings on the head.
He is also pretty fat and lazy and doesnt do much.
Ah well, I guess I'll just have to get a larger tank again when he gets to full size. I have a two footer now so it might be enough.

Thanks,
Ben

 

[sharn]

2 foot is ok (if is 30cm x 30cm) for one full grown

 

[ben]

Cool, Thanks for that. Mine isnt quite that big yet so maybe I'll get a larger one later and get him a mate.