Axolotl Care and Biology

This video provides a comprehensive care guide for axolotls, covering their characteristics, purchasing options, types, tank setup, feeding, and care. It also discusses potential tank mates and breeding considerations, concluding with a rating of axolotls as pets. Axolotls are unique aquatic salamanders known for their regenerative abilities, making them popular in research and as exotic pets.

What is a unique feature of axolotls compared to normal salamanders?

• They never lose their external gills.

• They live in saltwater.

• They have feathers.

• They can fly.

Why are axolotls popular in scientific research?

• They can regenerate almost any body part.

• They are very colorful.

• They can live without water.

• They are very fast swimmers.

Which state is mentioned as having legal restrictions on owning axolotls?

• Texas

• California

• Florida

• New York

What is GFP in axolotls?

• A disease

• A type of water filter

• A type of food

• A genetic modification causing them to glow

What is the recommended tank size for a single axolotl?

• 10 gallons

• 20 gallons

• 30 gallons

• 5 gallons

Why is gravel a controversial substrate choice for axolotl tanks?

• It is too expensive.

• It can cause impaction if swallowed.

• It makes the water too warm.

• It is too colorful.

What is the ideal temperature range for axolotls?

• 50-60°F

• 60-68°F

• 80-90°F

• 70-80°F

How often should adult axolotls be fed?

• Once a week

• Every two to three days

• Twice a day

• Every day

Why might axolotls less than six inches be kept separately?

• They are too small to be seen.

• They are cannibalistic.

• They need more light.

• They require different water conditions.

What is a reason for keeping adult axolotls of opposite genders apart?

• To save space

• To reduce noise

• To avoid overbreeding

• To prevent fighting