Where can I buy?

[tasha]

Hello there! I have been reading around the board for awhile now, but have not ever posted. I wanted to say hello to every one and to ask a question. I am trying to find a place to purchase a few axolotls. I had an Axolotl in the past when I lived in Florida, but since I have moved to Kentucky I have no idea where to look. This town is very limited in what types of animals they have. I have looked online as well, but have only come across 1 place that sells them. I just bought a 55 gallon tank, and want to fill it up with a few of these cool creatures.

Oceans of Hugs,
Karisha

 

[mik]

Welcome to the forum Karisha, don't forget to take a look at the main pages and faqs for tips.
Good luck with your hunt

 

[dot]

Hi there and welcome --

If you scout around, there are usually a few people who have bred or are breeding their axies in the States. It took me forever to find my axies, and eventually gave up and got mine from a biological supply company.

There are a couple breeders on the boards, some of them do it for profit, others don't.

As for a 55G, you could keep 4 adult axies in there very comfortably.

 

[karisha]

Another big question on my mind, is if I finally find a few axolotls is it safe to have all the same sex? I don't think Im ready to start breeding them yet

I wasn't sure if they would fight because of this or not.

 

[dot]

I applaud you for being one of the few "new" axie people who openly admits to not being ready to breed them.

I'm sorry I can't really answer your question, since mine aren't sexually mature yet, plus I'm not sure and I don't want to give you the wrong information. There are a lot of very knowledgeable people here who'll be able to steer you in the right direction.

 

[mik]

As long as you don't overcrowd them. maintain plenty of hidy holes and keep them all well fed then you shouldn't have too many problems with keeping all same sex; other than being able to find axies old enough in a shop to tell what sex they are.