Can you buy axolotls in the UK?

Where to buy an axolotl in the UK. You will find axolotls at your local aquatic store. Go and check them out. You will be there for hours!

How much does a Mexican walking fish cost?

Axolotl Prices Axolotls themselves are quite cheap. There is generally a price range for axolotls. An axolotl costs between $30 – $75 for a basic but healthy one. If you’re looking for something more exotic like a piebald axolotl variation, it will cost about $100.

Where do you get axolotls?

Axolotls are not commonly found in reptile and pet stores because they require temperature conditions that are somewhat different from what is required by most snakes and lizards. However, axolotls are widely available from private breeders and axolotl enthusiasts. They may also be available at reptile shows and expos.

Is it cruel to keep axolotl?

Trendy Pets Are Dangerous For EcoSystems The axolotl is just one example of an exotic animal becoming a trendy pet, causing them to all but disappear from the wild. These trends can have a catastrophic impact on an animal’s native ecosystem, and in many cases results in irreparable damage.

What size tank do Mexican walking fish need?

An aquarium 60cm x 30cm x 30cm will house a full grown pair of axolotls. As axolotls extract oxygen from water through their gills water quality is very important, therefore your tank should be adequately aerated and filtered.

Are axolotls high maintenance?

Axolotls make fascinating pets but are an intensive commitment. Caring for a pet axolotl is complex and requires a great deal of maintenance. Axolotls require an aquatic environment with very specific temperature, water quality and husbandry requirements.

What size tank do I need for axolotl UK?

Axolotl housing Being the larval stages of salamanders, axolotls are entirely aquatic and therefore require an aquarium in which to live. Something which is approximately 24 x 12 inches (length x width) will house a pair, whereas a trio (or perhaps 4 at a push) can be housed in something 36 x 12 inches.