Leucistic Axolotl

Axolotls, or Ambystoma mexicanum, are unique– looking salamanders native to several lakes around Mexico City, Mexico. They are completely submarine salamanders that spend their entire lives in a ˜larval’ stage, retaining their distinctive featherlight gills through majority.

This leucistic colour transubstantiate, a variety characterised by its lack of colour, is one of the most popular Axolotls in the hobbyhorse. This cute axolotl is analogous to an albino colour transubstantiate, or a pink axolotl with a pinky white body and pink gills, but it has black eyes rather than red. There are numerous different colour morphs available, from wild– type forms like Brown Axolotls, to striking forms like Golden Red Eye Albino Axolotls.

• Common Names: Mexican Salamander, Mexican Walking Fish
• Scientific Name: Ambystoma mexicanum
• Max Size: 25-30cm
• Temperature Range: 14.5°-20.5°C
• pH Range: 6.5-8.0 (7.5 ideal)
• Compatibility: Generally solitary animals, should be kept in a species-only aquarium
• Area Of Origin: Mexico
• Suitable Foods: Live foods, especially earthworms
• Special Requirements: Low lighting, avoid gravel substrates, at least 75 litres per Axolotl