#AXOLOTL HIDES SKIN#

As they have very soft silky skin it is very easy for damage to occur on rough edges. Be careful when choosing decorations that there are no sharp edges that could scratch or cut your axolotl.

Many other fish-safe decorations that are pleasing to the eye can be added to your tank. Plants are also great for breeding as axolotl lay their eggs on plants and the plants can easily be removed to separate the eggs. The plants will provide another kind of hide for your axolotl and aid in keeping your nitrates low and at a safe level. Another effective and useful decoration to add is live, hardy cold water plants. Hides can consist of ceramic plant pots, tunnels, caves, etc. These create a good hide underneath and more surface area for axolotl to explore and get away from each other when they want.ĭecorations: It is important to put at least one hide per axolotl in the tank. Another way to increase surface area in a smaller tank is to create layers such as shelves. The general rule of thumb for adding more axolotl is to add one foot in length per adult axolotl added. The minimum tank size is 60cm x 30cm x 30cm for one adult axolotl. Tank size: Because axolotls are bottom dwellers it is important they have more surface area rather than large water volume.

Axolotl hides