Question: When will I know if my axolotls are hungry?

[Alice0099]

Hi, just got my axolotls yesterday and they are constantly swimming up to the top of the tank, I dont know if they are just being active or if they are still hungry, I have been trying to feed them blood worms but they will only eat a few, what should I do?

 

[codyj]

From my experience Axolotl's typically don't overeat. I would just feed them until they will no longer eat, especially if they are juveniles as they would still be in a growing phase.

 

[Lexolotl]

Hello! This is one of the breeders that you received your axolotl from!
We feed all of the juveniles at least once a day, and we cut up small pieces of earth worm for them. They might not know how to react to blood worms, as they've only ever eaten live food. Earth worms will be the best for them, nutritionally. Let us know if you have any questions! :happy:

 

[tammyaxie]

I feed my juvies once per day. I find that my greedy little monsters will eat until they have diarrhea. So I give them half an earthworm, cut in two, every evening. They seem to be content with that. I think tank aggression or growth will prompt me to increase their amount.

 

[Skudo09]

They are also probably just settling into their new home so may not eat much for a few days whilst they settle in. Keep offering as everyone here has suggested