Melanoid GFP

[KevinS]

Well today's the day, I finally got an axolotl. It's a GFP melanoid and pretty cool looking I think. Here are a few pictures in a temporary setup. My overly elaborate aquarium will be ready in a few days (waiting for silicone to dry).

 

[dragonlady]

Hey Kevin!

Glad you got him! He's so gorgeous, lighter/greener than mine! It will be great to see what these guys look like as they grow! Can't wait to see his tank! Hope yours has a terrific personality too!

 

[KevinS]

He's so gorgeous, lighter/greener than mine! It will be great to see what these guys look like as they grow!

I was wondering if that was the case or if it was just the pictures. I really like the way yours looks too, and I'm also interested to see how much they change as they grow. I'll be sure to add updated pictures now and then, and I'll definitely be putting up some of the aquarium when it's ready.

 

[dragonlady]

I have a bunch of pics already! Can't help it, he's just too adorable! Yeah, we'll definitely have to compare notes on their progress! Too cool!

 

[Shizeric]

His eyes are ridiculous. Very cool.

 

[lea]

hi kevin
congrats.....but i can see the pictures......my silly computer isnt letting me look at them......
lea

 

[Durbimac000]

Exceuse my ignorance but what does GFP melanoid mean?

 

[Shizeric]

Green Fluorescent Protein..he glows under a blacklight.

 

[Guppidy]

Aaaw he's gorgeous! Where'd you get him, I'd love one like that!

 

[bunny27]

Oh how cute! How big is he?

 

[KevinS]

Aaaw he's gorgeous! Where'd you get him, I'd love one like that!

I got it from Michael Shrom.

Oh how cute! How big is he?

Somewhere in the neighborhood of 3 inches I'd say.

I took a few more pictures. Its coloration has definitely darkened now that it's settling in. First picture is from the first day (same day as previous pictures) for comparison, and all the rest are more recent.

 

[Skilly]

This little guy is soo cute. I just love how green he is! Have you seen him glow under black light yet?

 

[Tiffanymac]

What a beautiful 'mane'! I love it when they are so long and thick! He is so stinkin' cute! Michael really has beautiful creatures!

 

[KevinS]

Have you seen him glow under black light yet?

No, but I'm cycling a tank right now. Once I make the switch and have a lighted hood over it, I'll give that a try.

 

[KevinS]

Here's a shot of the setup when I started cycling.

 

[melfly]

That looks really nice!
Makes me wanna do something tiley in one of my tanks.

Mel

 

[Shizeric]

Looks great, I really like the layered tile look...I bet some driftwood and java moss would look nice in that tank.

 

[Mac Myers]

I really like that set up too. That's an amazing Animal. I hope to get my tank cycling by this weekend. I keep seeing all of these cool animals and getting confused as to what I want! I want them all.

 

[KevinS]

Here are a few new ones, including an action shot.

 

[dragonlady]

Yours is still so green with that light belly! Mine has turned dark gray all over. I wonder if it has something to do with my water - it's really hard here. Yours is looking great. Definitely an aggressive eater, those are some great shots! Glad to see he still has his burgundy feathers like mine - aren't they awesome?! I think they're about the same length but mine is a little overweight at the moment! Have you moved him into that great looking tank yet? Love the slate by the way!