Need Help with Axolotl

[jake237]

Hi I recently got an Axolotl about a week ago (we cycled the tank for about a month and tested to make sure it was fully cycled). I just wanted to show you guys a picture of him and make sure there’s nothing wrong with him because I’m very new at this. His tank is abour 66-67° and we feed him about 2 centimeters of earthworms a day.

 

[EasternRomioi3]

He looks good to me. Good you cycled the tank and have him in some ultra fine sand. What kind of filter are you using? Could you post a photo of the whole tank set up. I wouldn't feed him every day, every other day, but how long is he? He might need it to grow into a big boy. Also, that temperature, axolotls like between 55 and 65 degrees, my girl's tank is at 62. If you could lower it a bit, you could BUT I wouldn't worry about it at all. Your little guy looks super cute and happy.

 

[AnimeDan]

How old is he? Juveniles can be fed every day since they are growing and their digestion hasn’t slowed down yet.

 

[jake237]

The fish store we got him from didnt give us an age but he’s about 2 and a quarter inches

 

[AnimeDan]

Oh he’s still little then. Daily feedings should be fine at that age.

 

[jake237]

Thank you!

 

[EasternRomioi3]

@AnimeDan

Thank you for weighting in on the feeding.

@jake237

Yeah, your little guy is still very small. As long as you feed him appropriately and keep that tank nice and cycled, you'll have a happy axolotl.