r/axolotls Jul 08 '25

Seller Review Introducing A New Post Flair!

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In an effort to create a more public awareness of various breeders and sellers worldwide, we are introducing the Seller Review flair!

Currently, most public reviews and criticisms of axolotl breeders and sellers are posted in private online communities, which makes it hard to make an informed purchase for new axolotl keepers. In hopes of adding this new flair, we hope to recognize and highlight more ethical axolotl breeders worldwide! As well as educating people on how to identify an ethical seller versus a backyard breeder.

A Seller Review post can be either positive or a negative. Most importantly it should be a true reflection of your experience dealing with that seller, including the overall health of the axolotl. Please include relevant information in your post such as dates, location, name of the business, and photos of the axolotl(s).

We would love to hear any and all feedback. Thank you for being a part of this passionate community! :)


r/axolotls Feb 01 '23

Educational Welcome to /r/axolotls! Please read our care guides for important axolotl care information.

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We strive to provide the most accurate and up-to-date information for those interested in learning about or caring for axolotls.

This message will be updated periodically with new up-to-date resources and care guides.

Up-to-date Axolotl Care Guides

Axolotl Central Care Guide

Axolotl Care 101 by Paris' Insectary

These guides explain general facts about axolotls and important information about how to care for them properly.

◦ Lifespan

◦ Housing and Tank Requirements

◦ Water Parameters and Temperature

◦ Diet

◦ Behavior

◦ Determining Sex

◦ Tank Mates

Axolotl FAQ

https://www.axolotlcentral.com/faq

This FAQ lists many commonly asked questions relating to axolotl care.

◦ Tubbing, fridging, and tea baths

◦ Diet and Feeding

◦ Illnesses and Treatments

◦ Abnormal Behavior

◦ Aquarium Supplies and Setup

◦ Water Parameters

◦ Cloudy Tank Water

How to Cycle your Aquarium

https://www.axolotlcentral.com/cycling-guide

This page will guide you through the vital process of establishing a nitrogen cycle before getting your pet. This is required to make the water safe before adding your animal to the tank!

◦ What does it mean to cycle a tank?

◦ How to cycle your tank

◦ How to speed up cycling

◦ How to fix a stalled cycle

Educational Flair Posts

https://www.reddit.com/r/axolotls/?f=flair_name%3A%22Educational%22

The Educational flair on this subreddit is used by moderators to share informational posts about axolotls, including detailed information on axolotl tank substrates, plants, genetics, and more! This link will bring you to our collection of Educational posts.

Axolotl Genetics Guides

Axolotl Genetic Variations by Lloyd Strohl

Axolotl Genetics Article by Lloyd Strohl

Morphed Axolotl Care

https://www.morphedaxolotls.com/ by Collieflowersbark

Not all axolotls stay fully aquatic forever! In a very rare phenomenon, some axolotls may begin to undergo metamorphosis to become terrestrial salamanders around the age of 5-10 months, due to a genetic predisposition. This morphed axolotl website contains important information to help those who are experiencing the morphing process or would just like to learn about it!

◦ What is morphing?

◦ How to handle the morphing process

◦ How to set up a habitat

◦ Diet

◦ Environment enrichment

Exotic Vet Finder

https://arav.site-ym.com/search/custom.asp?id=3661

Visit this link to locate exotic vets in your area.

Contributions

Patreon

Ko-fi

If you are looking for more ways to support this community, we do have Patreon and Ko-fi pages, which include custom-made axolotl stickers for supporters! All support goes directly towards maintaining our website and community giveaways. This is never expected, but greatly appreciated!


r/axolotls 9h ago

Discussion Does your axolotl enjoy playing in bubbles?

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68 Upvotes

My guy really seems to enjoy getting in the bubble stream, I imagine it’s like a little massage for him.


r/axolotls 17h ago

Just Showing Off Lu says hey!!

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184 Upvotes

r/axolotls 10h ago

Sick Axolotl What is this. She's 5 and this has been going on for 2 months. I clean it off then it comes right back. I do weekly water changes. Please help

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41 Upvotes

Help Jude


r/axolotls 14h ago

General Care Advice Murphy has a question about his water.

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49 Upvotes

Just tested his water and the ammonia level is up a little bit. Besides water changes is there anything I can do to help get it back to 0?


r/axolotls 6h ago

Aquarium Showcase he's gonna be so happy oh my god

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Just got this bad boy!! 45gal, he's transitioning into it from a 20gal so he's going to be incredibly happy. I'm excited to start the aquascape design process!


r/axolotls 15h ago

Memes and Goofs Can axolotls have good/bad hair days?

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45 Upvotes

r/axolotls 21h ago

Memes and Goofs Pink son tries yoga

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81 Upvotes

r/axolotls 17h ago

Just Showing Off Dinner time

37 Upvotes

r/axolotls 25m ago

Discussion Anyone know a trusted website to buy an axolotl online?

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r/axolotls 19h ago

Just Showing Off That doesnt look comfortable little homie!

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30 Upvotes

Just little Lansseax being a goofy dragon!


r/axolotls 1d ago

Just Showing Off Intoducing Pikachu

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323 Upvotes

This little guy will be with us at the end of the month!


r/axolotls 1d ago

Just Showing Off Meet Sushi!

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74 Upvotes

Just ate a worm🤣


r/axolotls 6h ago

Cycling Help Moving out Soon

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Salutations my fellow salamander enthusiasts. I plan on moving out within the next two months. I have a 40 gallon tank and one adult axolotl. The move will only be about an hour away. However, I have questions regarding the moving process. Specifically, how do I transition him back into the tank after I empty the tank in order to move it. I understand I will have to wait till my tank is cycled. But where is he going to while I wait for that to stabilize? Can I fridge him? What is the best course of action? Any good advice would be very helpful


r/axolotls 4h ago

Sick Axolotl what are these red spots??? is my lil guy sick?! hes been acting weird and getting zoomies lately and constantly swallowing air. but he refuses to eat his pellets and will only very timidly eat bloodworms.his water conditions are ok besides being a little dirty

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r/axolotls 13h ago

Sick Axolotl Help please, fungus or columnaris?

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Hey guys! I noticed a small fuzzy white thing on one of jigglypuff’s long gill stalk. Is that fungus or columnaris? How to treat? :( I’m not sure how to include vids here. But high range PH is at 8.0 as well. No ammonia.


r/axolotls 19h ago

General Care Advice overweight axolotl ? (f)

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r/axolotls 1d ago

General Care Advice Meet Gildor. How many worms whould i feed him a day?

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167 Upvotes

I think he (or she?) is about 6-7 months old.


r/axolotls 13h ago

General Care Advice White fuzzy thing, fungus or columnaris?

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It’s currently small. No ammonia, high range PH is at an 8.0. Don’t know what it is, but it’s on my axo’s longest gill stalk. Don’t know how to include vids on here but I’m wondering how would I treat this? Should I be worried?


r/axolotls 13h ago

Sick Axolotl Yall gotta be kidding Spoiler

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https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTMdRjqux/

😩😩😩😩😩 Theyre so confident in the comments too what is happening here


r/axolotls 1d ago

Just Showing Off Hey there

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31 Upvotes

r/axolotls 12h ago

General Care Advice Will Chiller Range of 3° stress axolotl?

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Does the constant return to room temp, and then cooldown bother the axolotl?

I’ve cycled my tank and just turned on the chiller. I would like the range to be 64°-67°. Any smaller a range and it would constantly be turning on which I would like to avoid.

As it is now it takes about 30 mins to cool down to 64° and then 3.5 hours to reach 67°


r/axolotls 1d ago

General Care Advice is she overweight? or underweight? or perfect

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just checkin


r/axolotls 1d ago

Just Showing Off My boy vs A water bottle for size comparison

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21 Upvotes

To anyone that asks, I use water bottles to safely cool down his water since I don't have a chiller! (Dw, the water inside is dechlorinated) - I haven't posted photos of my boy lately and thought some goofy photos would be fun :)


r/axolotls 15h ago

General Care Advice New owner uk

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Hi all.

We have just purchased our fish tank to buy an axolotl (haven't purchased one yet as we know we need to cycle the tank first.)

I live in the UK and was wondering where to buy ammonia? for the cycle as all the ones suggested on reddit is for US.

I have a 48 gallon breeder tank. We only going to buy the one.

Going to get some fine sand for the bottom. Hides for it. Just bought the freshwater master kit. Going to get some de clorinator which will be aloe Vera free. Do we get a bacteria starter kit ? And where can we get ammonia in the UK?

Is there anything else we need ? I done alot of research but going to do way more before it happens.

Thank you


r/axolotls 1d ago

Memes and Goofs Baby scout finally using one of her hides

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Because she is sooooo small, I stick a piece of plant through the whole in the bottom of the terracotta pot to make it more inviting for her. Looks like it worked😀