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If you have ever enquired about purchasing an axolotl from Little Lotl’s, you may have noticed we ask quite a few questions before sending one home. We may ask about your tank, water parameters, cycling, filtration, temperature, setup, experience, and whether you have the right supplies ready. It is not because we are trying to be difficult. It is because axolotls are not simple “just add water” pets.

When people think about worming pets, they usually think of dogs, cats, rabbits, or livestock. But axolotls can also be affected by internal parasites. While not every axolotl needs routine worming, parasite problems can happen, especially in rescued axolotls, poorly kept axolotls, or axolotls that have been exposed to unsafe live foods.

One of the most common questions new axolotl owners ask is: "How do I know if my axolotl is healthy?" Unlike dogs or cats, axolotls can't wag their tails, purr, or tell us when they're feeling great. Instead, they communicate through their appearance, behaviour, appetite, and overall condition.

Axolotls may not have visible ears like cats, dogs, or humans, but that does not mean they are unaware of what is happening around them. In fact, axolotls are surprisingly good at detecting movement, vibration, pressure changes, and activity in the water. So, can axolotls hear? The simple answer is: yes, axolotls can detect sound and vibration, but not in the same way humans do. Axolotls experience their world through the water around them. Every movement, splash, tap, filter

If you've ever watched your axolotl stare directly at a pellet, completely ignore it, then accidentally find it five minutes later, you're not alone. Axolotls are fascinating predators, but they're not exactly known for their hunting precision. In the wild, axolotls spend their time searching for worms, insects, small crustaceans, and anything else that fits into their mouths. In captivity, providing a balanced diet is one of the most important parts of keeping your axolotl

When caring for axolotls, most people quickly learn about ammonia, nitrite, nitrate, pH, and temperature. But there is another important water parameter that often gets overlooked: GH, also known as General Hardness.

If you’ve ever tested your axolotl tank water and seen KH on the results, you might have wondered what it actually means and whether it really matters. The short answer is yes — KH is extremely important. KH plays a major role in keeping your aquarium water stable, helping prevent dangerous pH swings, and supporting the beneficial bacteria that keep your axolotl tank cycled and healthy.

When caring for axolotls, water quality is one of the most important parts of keeping them healthy. Most keepers learn quickly about ammonia, nitrite, nitrate, temperature, GH, and KH, but one parameter that often causes confusion is: pH. pH tells you whether your aquarium water is acidic, neutral, or alkaline. For axolotls, pH matters because it affects comfort, stress levels, biological filtration, and overall water stability.

When caring for axolotls, most keepers quickly learn that ammonia and nitrite must always be 0 ppm. But what about nitrate? Nitrate is the final stage of the aquarium nitrogen cycle. It is much less toxic than ammonia or nitrite, but that does not mean it should be ignored. In an axolotl tank, nitrate can slowly build up over time. If it gets too high, it may stress your axolotl, affect water quality, and make the tank less healthy.

When keeping axolotls, water quality is everything. Most keepers quickly learn that ammonia is dangerous, but there is another toxic water parameter that deserves just as much attention: Nitrite. Nitrite is part of the aquarium nitrogen cycle, and while it is not always as well-known as ammonia, it can still be extremely harmful to axolotls if it is present in the tank. For axolotls, the safe nitrite reading is always: Nitrite: 0 ppm

If there is one water parameter every axolotl keeper must understand, it is ammonia. Ammonia is one of the most dangerous substances that can build up in an aquarium, and even small amounts can quickly cause stress, illness, and sometimes death in axolotls. The good news is that once you understand what ammonia is, where it comes from, and how to control it, keeping your axolotl safe becomes much easier. What Is Ammonia? Ammonia is a toxic waste product that forms in

When it comes to keeping axolotls healthy, water quality is everything. Axolotls live fully aquatic lives, which means their water is not just their home. It is their air, their comfort zone, their bathroom, their dining room, and their little underwater universe. Because of this, getting the water parameters right is one of the most important parts of axolotl care. This guide explains the ideal water parameters for axolotls, what each reading means, why it matters,

Rescuing an axolotl can be a wonderful thing, but it can also feel stressful when the axolotl arrives in poor water, looks underweight, has damaged gills, or has been kept in the wrong setup. Whether you have rescued an axolotl from an uncycled tank, warm water, gravel, poor feeding, or unsuitable housing, the first few days are extremely important.

One of the most fascinating things about axolotls is that they do not always look the same throughout their lives. A baby axolotl may start out pale, lightly speckled, golden, grey, copper, or almost plain, then slowly develop deeper colouring, stronger spots, brighter iridophores, or darker markings as it grows. For new keepers, this can sometimes be surprising. You might look at your axolotl one day and think: “Wait… were those spots there yesterday?”

Weekly Axolotl Care Plan: A Simple Routine for a Healthy, Happy Axolotl Looking after an axolotl does not have to be complicated. Most healthy axolotls thrive when their owners follow a simple routine that keeps water quality stable, feeding consistent, and potential problems caught early. Whether you are a first-time axolotl owner or a long-time lotl lover, this weekly care plan will help you keep your axolotl healthy, active, and thriving.

One of the most common questions axolotl owners ask is: "Is my axolotl a boy or a girl?" The answer is surprisingly simple once your axolotl reaches maturity. The tricky part is that juvenile axolotls all look very similar, making sexing young axolotls little more than an educated guess.

Axolotls are adorable little water dragons, but they are also messy little waste machines. They eat protein-rich foods, produce plenty of waste, and need excellent water quality to stay healthy. That means choosing the right filter is one of the most important parts of setting up an axolotl tank. The best filter for an axolotl aquarium should provide strong biological filtration, reliable mechanical filtration, and gentle water flow.

If you've ever owned an axolotl, you've probably witnessed this scene: You carefully drop a pellet into the tank. The pellet lands directly in front of your axolotl. Your axolotl notices something happened. It becomes alert. It enters full hunting mode. Then...

If you've ever looked at your axolotl and thought: "Wow, they look so happy!" You're not alone. In fact, the famous axolotl smile is one of the biggest reasons these adorable amphibians became internet celebrities. Those tiny eyes. Those fluffy gills. That permanent grin. It's impossible not to fall in love. But here's a surprising fact:

If you've been patiently waiting for your aquarium to cycle and it feels like absolutely nothing is happening, you're not alone. One of the most common messages we receive from new axolotl keepers is: "My tank won't cycle." The good news is that most cycling problems can be fixed once you identify what's slowing the process down.