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Axolotl

Axolotls Axolotl’s Name In the literature it is often referred to as the “tiger salamander“. From my experience, people are often unaware that the amphibian they keep in their aquarium is actually only a larva (like the tadpole of a frog). Now you know that it is an amphibian of the class Amphibia… Read more

Place of Origin

Place of Origin You would have to cross the Big Pool, to see Axolotls in the wild. The ancestor of your pet comes originally from one of the two sweet water lakes in the state of Mexico. Lago de Chalco and Lago de Xochomilco, the names of these lakes originate also in the language of the Aztecs. Nowadays… Read more

Actual Breeading

Actual Breeading … Read more

Colouring

Colouring Nowadays, thanks to the lab experiments, axolotls come in many colour variations and different patterns. Its natural colour is rather greyish brown, sometime with a greenish tint. Over the years of genetic breeding of dominant and recessive alleles determining the colouring, the following… Read more

Lighting

Lighting dare write, that axolotls are not particularly demanding as for light (needs no artificial lighting, natural daylight in the room is suitable – not too much sunlight). Their activity surges at twilight, i.e. at sunrise and sunset, as this is the time when they hunt for food at the wild. They… Read more

Limb Regeneration - Cannibalism

Limb Regeneration - Cannibalism Once in a while you may bring an axolotl from the Petshop that has an injured limb, or even entirely bitten off. This is a consequence of their feeding appetence in the aquariums where there are several dozens of them kept together at once. Axolotl asserts its prey… Read more

Anatomy

Anatomy As you can see from the pictures, Axolotl has quite a grotesque appearance. In the pictures showing the axolotls in its larval stage you can see the head with round eyes, two holes for the aspiration of air oxygen, the mouth, fringed external gills, the body, tail trimmed with a fin, two pairs… Read more

Feed

Feed Feed diversity is recommended; i.e. the individual feeds should vary often. Feeding the same stuff all the time can cause health problems to your pet as it may lack certain essential elements necessary for their well being and proper development. Axolotls, indeed, are not very picky pets; they… Read more

About Us

About Us Our company was established in Litomerice (Czech Rep.) already in 1970. We run a breeding operation and sell aquarium pets, we produce feed and aquarium filters. Over nearly 40 years, our company has acquired popularity among customers. After the fall of the “iron curtain“ in 1989, we… Read more

Filters

Filters Suitable for small and decorative aquariums as well as for large professional breeding tanks The filters have been tested in our own 7500 litre breeding tank 7500l and we keep improving them. They are air driven foam rubber filters absorbing large amounts of the aquarium sludge, supporting… Read more

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Axolotls

Axolotls Axolotl’s Name In the literature it is often referred to as the “tiger salamander“. From my experience, people are often unaware that the amphibian they keep in their aquarium is actually only a larva (like the tadpole of a frog). Now you know that it is an amphibian of the class Amphibia… Read more

Feeding Methods

Feeding Methods Feed only amounts that they can eat up. Don’t leave any left over, thrown up and undigested feed in the tank. The best practice is to remove it right after the feeding to protect your pet’s health and reduce any health risks your axolotls might suffer. Try not to feed them too much… Read more

Setting Up the Aquarium

Setting Up the Aquarium Axolotls like to have a hideaway where they can lie in ambush. The tank should be set up to provide proper environment for your pet, resembling the wild nature. Stiff live plants resistant to wear and tear are the most suitable. Axolotls don’t pull it out of the ground but… Read more

Temperature

Temperature The optimal water temperature should range between 14°C and 20°C, (57°F to 68°F). Use regular aquarium thermometer to measure the water temperature. I recommend a classic mercury thermometer; the strip thermometer is not suitable as its range isn’t low enough. Higher or lower temperatures… Read more