Axolotl for beginners
1x1 guide for appropriate keeping, care and feeding in the aquarium including interesting facts
By Thorsten Hawk
Forword:
Mini profile for a better overview:
1. What are axolotls?
2. Origin
3. Natural habitat
4. Males or females
5. Lifespan and sexual maturity
6. Colors and sizes
7. Note when buying?
8. Loner or group?
9. Socialization with other animals.
10. Aquarium and space requirements
11. Basic equipment
12. Water
13. Soil and plants:
14. Light conditions:
15.Cleaning and intervals:
16. Diet and feeding intervals
17. Create variety in the aquarium
18. Vacation replacement
19. Breeding and rearing
20. Common illnesses and first aid
21. Interesting facts
Forword:
Beginner's Guide on Axolotl Posture
If you look closely at the axolotl, at first you don't know what to think of it. Is he a fish or is he a snake? Is he a reptile or is he an amphibian? On the one hand it looks cute, on the other hand it is also a bit scary. He gives the impression that he wants to resemble a monster-like tadpole. He is also a nocturnal roommate who searches for his prey in the dark. You don't really trust him to do that, because his pink branches make him look friendly.
Mini profile for a better overview:
Name: Axolotl (translated: water monster) Scientific name: Ambystoma Mexicanum Class: amphibiansOrder: tail amphibiansFamily: transverse newtsSize:
15 to 45 centimeters
Speed: Not knownWeight: 60 to 200 gramsLife time: 10 to 20 yearsFood: Worms, fish and crustaceansEnemies: Birds and fishLiving space: MexicoFeatures Feathery gills
Today the topic is "water monsters". You will be informed about the axolotl keeping, the axolotl breeding and the axolotl eggs. Before you get a pet, you should be clear about what awaits you in the future. With the Axolotl, you have chosen a fairly easy-care pet, which does not require that much attention.
1. What are axolotls?
The axolotl is a Mexican tailed amphibian with the Latin name "Ambystoma Mexicanum. It is aquatic and comes from the family of transverse newts. Sexual maturity is achieved without changing the outer larval shape. Therefore, it is a species of amphibian that is exceptionally none The name translates into Mexican as "water monster". "Atl" is about water and "Xolotl" is about an Aztec god. Alexander von Humboldt brought the axolotl to Europe in August 1804. The Parisian natural history museum became the special one Newt exhibited as the first exotic curiosity. That was the reason why the axolotl became so famous in a short time. It is also associated with many other amphibians, such as the tiger cross-toothed newt,related to the spotted cross-tooth newt, the long-ten-cross-tooth newt and the mole cross-toothed newt.
2. Origin
The axolotl is native to Himmelhoch Lake and the neighboring lake Chalko in the capital of Mexico. Both lakes represent a remnant of a large water system that is now almost exclusively used like a canal. At that time, the axolotl was also native to Lake Zumpango and Lake Texcoco, but the species has now become extinct there. It is believed that the amphibian has existed for over 350 million years. Hardly any axolotls live in the wild because the chances of survival in the two lakes are getting worse.
3. Natural habitat
The axolotl prefers oxygen-rich, cool fresh water and they mainly stay at the bottom of the water, as this is where they feel most comfortable. A population of 0.3 axolotl per square kilometer was found in Lake Xochimilco in 2013, which is a very small number. In contrast to other amphibians, it lives exclusively in fresh water and remains in the stadium of a larva all its life. The axolotl also loves caves, sandy bottoms and dark hiding spots. Although they are amphibians that reproduce quickly, the small aquatic monster is critically endangered. This is because the natural habitat is very polluted due to the growth of the agglomeration of the capital of Mexico. Attempts have been made to improve the water quality there for a long time.
Many lakes and wetlands have also been drained and alien fish species such as carp and tilapia have been released, which pose a significant threat to the axolotl population. It is now even on the red list. There are no more than 1,200 individuals who are on the move in six different places on Lake Xochimilco.
There are hardly any free-living axolotl left, but many people have decided to breed some so that the little water monster will still exist for some time. The EU species protection regulation prohibits the buying and selling of axolotl that have been illegally acquired or imported. In Germany, the marketing and ownership is even prohibited, so that the species is protected especially in our circles.
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